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Back to School Night 2011
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All About Mrs. D’Arcy Graduate of Trenton State College (TCNJ now) Masters in Education from Arcadia University 20 years teaching experience, 18 in Council Rock
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Contact Mrs. D’Arcy Email : pd’arcy@crsd.org (the best way to reach me) Voicemail: 215-944-1837 Written notes I will try to respond to all contacts within 24 hours.
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Our Schedule 8:50 - 9:10Arrival 9:20 - 10:20Math 10:20 - 10:45Language Arts 10:45 – 11:45 Recess/Lunch 11:50-12:40Specials 12:40 - 1:00Language Arts 1:00 - 1:50Social Studies 1:50 – 2:40Science 2:40 – 3:30Working Snack/Language Arts 3:40Dismissal
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Homework Roughly 50 minutes of homework assigned each night Needs to come in with student Assignment book/online Consequence for missed homework is to attend HART for 15 minutes of recess where they will complete homework, you will receive an email after 2 assignments missed Missed assignments will affect “completes assignments on time” grade on the report card for that subject area. 4No missed assignments 3+1 missed assignment 32 missed assignments 23 missed assignments 14 or more missed assignments
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Make-Up Work Absences: During a child's absence, requests for make-up schoolwork must be received before 9:30 a.m. for same day requests. All efforts will be made to make this work available to you by 3:30 p.m.. For most 1 day absences, work can be made up in school. Absences due to vacations/trips: Make-up work will be provided after the child returns to school. Work assigned after a trip more accurately reflects the assignments and lessons that occurred during the absence.
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Language Arts Reading Independent Reading self-selected books 25 book challenge Making Meaning whole group instruction using novels Stop n’ Jot notebook to practice comprehension strategies (laying tracks) Guided Reading depending on need based on independent level teach comprehension skills/ strategies in small groups
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Language Arts Writing Writer’s Notebook free choice/prompts/drafts Pieces Personal narrative Persuasive piece Poetry Informal/research report Letter writing Reflective pieces Me Magazine
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Language Arts Spelling and Grammar Spelling lists are individualized Grammar workbook Spelling and grammar are incorporated in writing Homework 2-3 times per week
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Math homework daily math log - vocabulary, formulas, and example problems daily practice of new concepts/ applied and practiced in homework problem solving grades based on quizzes/tests/participation
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Math Help recess based on individual need www.pearsonsuccessnet.com After an absence, students are responsible for obtaining/completing any missed lessons or assignments
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Social Studies Mrs. Ortman - Exploration Mrs. D’Arcy – Colonial Life Mrs. Sciolla/Polchan – Geography Homeroom – Constitution/Government
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Social Studies Current Events Once a marking period Students pick article and fill out report form Present to the class Practice as a group first
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Science Ecosystems – Mrs. Ortman Microworlds – Mrs. D’Arcy Mixtures and Solutions – Miss Sciolla/Mrs. Polchan Health - Homeroom Matter and Elements - Homeroom
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Organization Emphasis on teaching responsibility and organization skills Keeping a neat binder Binder quizzes Homework Book (to sign or not to sign) Leaving D-11 for activities Switching classes starts second marking period
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Birthdays Treats – One day notice, please do not bring late in the day 27 Students Food Allergies – nut free Non-edible items like pencils and erasers are greatly appreciated!
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Odds and Ends Please check school/classroom website for information regarding: PTO news/functions Homework Curriculum information Check the eFriday folder weekly for school handouts
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Homeroom Parents Laurie Schwartz And Tammy Hagen
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Remember To… Write your hopes and dreams for your child for 5 th grade. Fill out the “How Well Do You Know Your Child?” Questionnaire. Sign up for a November Conference.
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Thank you for your support! Together we will have a great year!
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