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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’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.

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!