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2013

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

Masters in Education from Arcadia University

22 years teaching experience, 20 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’Arcy

Email :pdarcy@crsd.org (the best way to reach me)Voicemail: 215-944-1837Written notes

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. ArtTues. GymWed. 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 one 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

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 in Reading (Completes Assignments on Time)

8+ 4 Advanced

7 3+ Proficient Plus

6 3 Proficient

5,4 2 Basic

3 or less 1 Below Basic

• Reading Calendar Each Night—counts for effort grade

• Try for 25 book challenge• Try new genres• Reading Olympics List• Response homework each marking period

Language ArtsWriting

• Personal Narrative• Fictional Narrative• Persuasive Essay• Research Report• Response Essay• Multi-genre collage

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(user name and password are on inside of homework book)

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

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

Colonial Life

Mrs. Polchan– Geography/Constitution/Government

Mr. Schmoyer – Revolutionary War

Social StudiesCurrent Events

•Two times this year

•Students pick article and fill out report form

•Present to the class

•Practice as a group first

ScienceEcosystems – Mr. Schmoyer

Microworlds/Health – Mrs. Ortman

Mixtures and Solutions – Mrs. Polchan

Matter and Elements –Mrs. D’Arcy

Organization•Emphasis on teaching responsibility and organization skills

•Keeping a neat binder

•Homework Book (to sign or not to sign)

•Leaving D-11 for activities

•Switching classes starts second marking period

BirthdaysThis school year, in all fifth grade classrooms, we will be acknowledging your child's birthday by singing in class and with a special treat from the teacher!

Please do not send in any food or other treat items to hand out to the class for your child's birthday.

Celebration Book – Coordinated through PTO.

Wednesday Folder

• Will come home Wednesdays (about twice a month)

• Return by Friday• Mainly tests• Please sign the tests and

corresponding date on the front of the folder

• Tests and quizzes should be signed in pen with a full signature

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

Mrs. Fell

Mrs. Ferrante

Remember To…

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. Conference times will be posted on my website two weeks before conference time!

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