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All About Mrs. D’ArcyGraduate of Trenton State College (TCNJ now)

Masters in Education from Arcadia University

21 years teaching experience, 19 in Council Rock

“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. It is not what we do for our children but what we have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings” Roger Lewin

Welcome to Fifth Grade

Contact Mrs. D’ArcyEmail :pdarcy@crsd.org (the best way to reach me)Voicemail: 215-944-1837Written notes

New Email Policy: Routine Matters – Please call the office directly(sneakers for gym day, projects, homework assignments, dismissal changes)Confidential Issues – email, note or call, respond within 24 hours (usually sooner) If necessary a phone call or meeting will be planned

Our Schedule8:50 - 9:10 Arrival

9:25 - 10:15 Special

10:15 - 11:05 Math

11:05 - 12:45 Language Arts

12:45 - 1:45 Lunch Recess

1:50 - 2:40 Social Studies

2:40 - 3:30 Science

3:40 Dismissal SpecialsMon. GymTues. ArtWed. ComputersThurs. LibraryFriday Music

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 in a subject area

•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

New Journey’s Program

•All inclusive program• Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary

and Spelling• Small group and large group instruction• Journeys Reader and individual books

used• Practice book used for classwork and

homework

Language ArtsIndividual Reading

# of books read Grade for Effort in Reading

8+ 4 Advanced

7 3+ Proficient Plus

6 3 Proficient

5,4 2 Basic

3 or less 1 Below Basic

• Reading Calendar Each Night• Try for 25 book challenge• Try new genres

Language ArtsWriting

Writer’s Notebookfree choice/prompts/drafts

Pieces Personal narrativePersuasive PoetryInformal/research reportLetter writingReflective pieces

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(A guide will come home with password)

• After an absence, students are responsible for obtaining/completing any missed lessons or assignments

Social StudiesMrs. Ortman - Exploration Mrs. D’Arcy –

Colonial LifeMrs. 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 – 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

30 Students

Food Allergies – nut free

Non-edible items like pencils and erasers are greatly appreciated!

Odds and EndsPlease check school/classroom website for

information regarding:

PTO news/functionsHomework

Curriculum informationCheck the eFriday folder weekly for school handouts

Homeroom Parents

Mrs. Ramirez

Mrs. Feeney

Remember To…Volunteer Opportunity

Fill out the “How Well Do You Know Your Child?” Questionnaire.

Fill out the parent survey form (or return later)

Sign up for a November Conference.

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