Back to School Night 2011

1. Back to School Night 2011

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Our Schedule 8:50 - 9:10 Arrival 9:20 - 10:20 Math 10:20 - 10:45 Language Arts 10:45 – 11:45 Recess/Lunch 11:50-12:40 Specials 12:40 - 1:00 Language Arts 1:00 - 1:50 Social Studies 1:50 – 2:40 Science 2:40 – 3:30 Working Snack/Language Arts 3:40 Dismissal

5. 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.

6. 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 providedafterthechild returns to school. Work assigned after a trip more accurately reflects the assignments and lessons that occurred during the absence.

7. 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

8. 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

9. Language Arts Spelling and Grammar • Spelling lists are individualized • Grammar workbook • Spelling and grammar are incorporated in writing • Homework 2-3 times per week

10. 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

11. Math Help • recess based on individual need • www.pearsonsuccessnet.com • After an absence, students are responsible for obtaining/completing any missed lessons or assignments

12. Social Studies Mrs. Ortman - Exploration Mrs. D’Arcy – Colonial Life Mrs. Sciolla/Polchan – Geography Homeroom – Constitution/Government

13. 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

14. Science Ecosystems – Mrs. Ortman Microworlds – Mrs. D’Arcy Mixtures and Solutions – Miss Sciolla/Mrs. Polchan Health - Homeroom Matter and Elements - Homeroom

15. 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

16. 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!

17. 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

18. Homeroom Parents Laurie Schwartz And Tammy Hagen

19. Remember To… Write your hopes and dreams for your child for 5th grade. Fill out the “How Well Do You Know Your Child?” Questionnaire. Sign up for a November Conference.

20. Thank you for your support! Together we will have a great year!