back to school night 2011. all about mrs. d’arcy graduate of trenton state college (tcnj now)...
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Back to School
Night
2011
All About Mrs. D’ArcyGraduate of Trenton State College (TCNJ now)
Masters in Education from Arcadia University
20 years teaching experience, 18 in Council Rock
Contact Mrs. D’Arcy
Email :pd’[email protected] (the best way to reach me)
Voicemail: 215-944-1837
Written notes
I will try to respond to all contacts within 24 hours.
Our Schedule8:50 - 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
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.
4 No missed assignments
3+ 1 missed assignment
3 2 missed assignments
2 3 missed assignments
1 4 or more missed assignments
Make-Up WorkAbsences: 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.
Language ArtsReading
Independent Readingself-selected books 25 book challenge
Making Meaningwhole group instruction using novelsStop n’ Jot notebook to practice comprehension strategies (laying tracks)
Guided Readingdepending on needbased on independent levelteach comprehension skills/ strategies in small groups
Language ArtsWriting
Writer’s Notebookfree choice/prompts/drafts
Pieces Personal narrativePersuasive piecePoetryInformal/research reportLetter writingReflective piecesMe Magazine
Language ArtsSpelling and Grammar
Spelling lists are individualized
Grammar workbook
Spelling and grammar are incorporated in writing
Homework 2-3 times per week
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
Math Help •recess based on individual need
•www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
• After an absence, students are responsible for obtaining/completing any missed lessons or assignments
Social StudiesMrs. Ortman - Exploration Mrs. D’Arcy –
Colonial LifeMrs. Sciolla/Polchan – Geography
Homeroom – Constitution/Government
Social StudiesCurrent Events
•Once a marking period
•Students pick article and fill out report form
•Present to the class
•Practice as a group first
ScienceEcosystems – Mrs. Ortman
Microworlds – Mrs. D’Arcy
Mixtures and Solutions – Miss Sciolla/Mrs. Polchan
Health - Homeroom
Matter and Elements - Homeroom
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
BirthdaysTreats – 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!
Odds and Ends
Please check school/classroom website for information regarding:
PTO news/functionsHomework
Curriculum information
Check the eFriday folder weekly for school handouts
Homeroom Parents
Laurie Schwartz
And
Tammy Hagen
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.
Thank you for your support! Together we will have a great year!