1. Welcome to Team C
Back to School Night!
Welcome to 5C

2. Message from the new superintendent, DR. LONARDI

3. Team C: Core Teachers Mrs. Barber- ELA- Team C Leader
Ms. Lascelle- ELA
Mrs. Sandora-Math
Mrs. Cain– Science
Mr. Taraborrelli - Social Studies
Mrs. Schatz- Learning Support & Curriculum Support
Ms. Babcock & Mrs. McManus- Gifted Support
Ms. McGrath- Guidance Counselor
Mr. Mulvey – Blue House Principal

4. Schoology Classwork and homework assignments will be posted daily
HW will always be designated with the subject, the letters “HW”
Ex: SS-HW-Taraborrelli
Marking Period folders
Unit folders (Projects, Links to movies, submitting assignments)
Tests, quizzes, and labs may be taken in Schoology. Those individual assessments will show up and can be viewed in Schoology. It is not the students’ accurate cumulative grade.
Submitting Assignments (Teachers will let the students know whether or not they are to submit assignments via Schoology or in the classroom)

5. eSchools/Home Access Center
All grades are entered in eSchools. (HAC, Parent Portal)
A zero indicates your child did not turn in the assignment (will be replaced with grade when your child submits the work within a reasonable time frame)
If the area is blank, the assignment has not been graded yet.
If the area has an “X” it means the child is exempt from that assignment.
Grade Book notifications: Every two weeks (Stay vigilant)

6. Fall Field Trips
Team C is scheduled to go to Paradise Farm on October 11th to 12th and walk to Shamona Creek for Water Study on November 9th.
One permissions slip that incorporates BOTH trips will be sent via as a google form mid-September
Information regarding clearances will be included in Google Form

7. Top Ten Reasons to Chaperone at Paradise Farm!
Interact with your child’s teachers outside the classroom
Get to use the sleeping bag that has been collecting dust since before you had kids
Possibility of meeting your child’s future significant other with great stories to tell
When else can you use the wool ski socks you purchased?
You don’t have to cook!
By the spring your child will not want you to chaperone!
The food
Sleeping without heat is good for your health
Finally being able to put faces with the new friends your child keeps talking about
Unforgettable memories with you darling child!

8. Transition Responsibilities
Band/Orchestra class absence policy (Students must take ownership of their absence)
Don’t give up yet: Your child needs help getting to the starting line before the race
Self Advocacy: Daily communication/questions regarding class or assignments should be communicated to the teacher by the student. (this can happen face to face, or through )
Absences: Students are responsible for getting missed work due to illness or vacation through Schoology or talking to the teacher and making it up according to the teacher’s deadline.

9. Individual Subjects

10. Mrs. Jaime Barber jbarber@dasd.org 610-646-0800 Ext:4151
ELA
Ms. Susan Lascelle
Ext: 4184
Mrs. Jaime Barber Ext:4151
SCHEDULING: ELA BLOCK (Literature/Writing)
CURRICULUM RESOURCES
LITERATURE BASED SKILLS
WRITING MODES   
NIGHTLY HW VS. LONG TERM ASSIGNMENTS

11. MATH Mrs. Tara Sandora tsandora@dasd.org 610-646-0080 Ext: 4210
Textbook:
Big Idea Math electronic version
Textbooks are available and can be checked out daily, weekly, or even for the year.
Homework:
Homework will be completed in a variety of ways. They will have paper/pencil homework as well as using the online homework tool. Students will be required to show their work in their notebook and put their answers online.
15-20 minutes of homework each night – then stop! It is ok not to complete the entire assignment. Please initial the homework or send me a quick note/ .

12. Overview of Topics Covered:
• Numerical Expressions & Factors
• Fractions & Decimals
• Algebraic Expressions & Properties
• Areas of Polygons
• Ratios & Rates
• Integers & the Coordinate Plane
• Equations & Inequalities
• Surface Area & Volume
• Statistical Measures
• Data Displays

13. Science Scientific Method Earth Science: Geosphere- non -living things
Ms. JoEllen Cain
Ext: 4194
Science
Scientific Method
Earth Science: Geosphere- non -living things
Hydrosphere-  all the water on Earth
Lithosphere-  all the land on Earth
Atmosphere-  gases that surround and protect the Earth; Weather
How humans impact the Earth’s Spheres

14. For more information please refer to Schoology.
Independent study is available for most units for every student who can show mastery on the pre-test (90%).  
If your child is an independent learner, masters science concepts easily and/or enjoys a challenge, this may work for her/him.
When working on independent projects, students will be in the gifted classroom.  Misbehavior or lack of effort can lead to being removed.
Students will still participate in labs and certain activities with their science class.
For more information please refer to Schoology.
Independent study is available for most units for every student who can show mastery on the pre-test (90%).  
If your child is an independent learner, masters science concepts easily and/or enjoys a challenge, this may work for her/him.
When working on independent projects, students will be in the gifted classroom.  Misbehavior or lack of effort can lead to being removed.
Students will still participate in labs and certain activities with their science class.
For more information please refer to Schoology.

15. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DUzYKkq4FFH70B-Se1F8x_wRdE7GGVaE
Social Studies
Mr. Michael Taraborrelli
Ext: 4218

16. Support Learning Mrs. Taylor Schatz tschatz@dasd.org
Ext: 4174
Gifted
Ms. Babcock
Ext: 4237
Mrs. McManus
Ext: 4240

17. Looking Forward to a great year