2. Homeroom Mrs. Angel Graham-Room 21 Ms. Maya Jones-Room 22 Mrs. Mary Ann Kuzan-Room 23 Ms. Maya Jones Language Arts Mrs. Graham Social Studies Religion Mrs. Kuzan Science Mrs. Burns Math

3. Topics  Animals  Plants  Electricity  Magnetism  Lab

4.  Confirmation  The Mass  Saints  Prayer  The Bible  Little Buddies

5.  Catholic Worker  We donate socks, underwear, toiletries, etc.  Holiday cards, prayers, etc.  Focus on service to others  H.O.P.E Lunches / Gym  We Need Your Help!

6.  Map Skills  Government  World Geography  Study of Canada, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America  Project: Research and Communication Skills  Study Skills  Critical Thinking Skills

7.  90 minute class period  Spelling, grammar, vocabulary  Reading and Writing Workshop  Google Docs  Quizlet  Fountas & Pinnell reading level  JRB  Writer’s Notebook  Class novels and literature groups  POST-ITS: importance of annotating text

8.  8:05-8:20Homeroom  8:20-9:15Section I / 1 st Half  9:15-10:00Section I/2 nd Half  10:00-10:45Section II/1 st Half  10:45-11:30Specials  11:30-12:15 Section II/2 nd Half  12:15-1:00 Recess/Lunch  1:00-1:20Study in homeroom  1:20-2:05Section III/ 1 st Half  2:05-2:50 Section III/2 nd Half

9. Classrooms are peanut/nut free at snack time, lunch time and holiday or special celebrations. This includes all extracurriculur after school activities. This means: Absolutely no food that contains nuts in any form! Please read labels and ingredients before bringing it to school. Thank you so much on behalf of the children with nut allergies.

10.  Mr. Derewicz updates the school calendar on sports cancellations and also update the hotline for those without online ability.  Hotline is: 610-664-9847, press 6 and then 1.  Please let your child know what they should do after school in the event of a practice or game day cancellation and that you will check and know that the event has been canceled.

11.  Being on Time – 8:00 a.m.; Marked Late: 8:10  WMA Student Handbook: http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/dow nload/get/file/1104001901870-252/13- 14+WMA+Parent+and+Student+handbook.pdf  Fifth Grade Fast Facts: http://TeacherWeb.com/PA/WaldronMercyAc ademy/Grade5/photo7.aspx  Labeling  Gym Uniforms, Sports Clothing, School Bags, Lunch Bags, Hats, Gloves, Shoes, Sweaters, and all stationery items.  Teacher Communication:  5thgrade@waldronmercy.org 5thgrade@waldronmercy.org

12.  Field Trips  Outreach Projects  H.O.P.E Lunches  Luncheon  Holiday Activities  Guest Lecturers  End of Year Picnic

13. Teacher Communication 5thgrade@waldronmercy.org Field Trips You will receive notice well in advance of the trip. Please check your child’s take- home folder for this information.