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Mrs. Steinmetz

• 9th year teaching

• Taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade in St. Michaels, MD and Arlington, VA

• Originally from Lewisburg, PA

• Attended Susquehanna University and George Mason for Masters

• Enjoy to playing field hockey, reading and running

Mrs. Gentleman

• 8th Year teaching

• Taught 5th grade special education for all 8 years

• Grew up in Westmont, New Jersey

• Attended Mount Saint Mary College in NY and Rowan University for Masters

• Enjoy reading, watching the Flyers and baking

Typical 5th Grade Day

8:15-8:25 Homeroom

8:35-9:15 Writing

9:17-9:59 Science/Social Studies

9:59-10:39 Specials

10:41-11:21 Science/Social Studies

11:23-12:45 Math with Mr. MacGuigan

12:47- 1:27 Lunch (Line A) /Recess

1:29-2:51 Reading with Mrs. Donahue

2:51-3:10 Dismissal

Schedule

Day A: Music/Tech

Day B: Gym

Day C: Life Skills/World Language (3&4)

Day D: Library

Day E: Art

Day F: Gym

**Lunch: 12:47-1:27 (with recess first)

Grades / Grading

A = 100% - 92% B = 91% - 83% C = 82% - 74% D = 73% - 65% F = 64% and below

** Tests/Quizzes signed and returned

Grades consists of:

45% Summative (Test, Big Projects)

35% Interim (Quizzes, Lab, Projects, Extended Classwork)

20% Formative (Classwork, Homework)

Homework Policy

• 1st Marking Period: 10% each day it is late

• 2nd and 3rd Marking Periods: 50% off first day and 0% the second day

• 4th Marking Period: 0% if homework is late

Writing

Writing & Grammar Program: Being a Writer

• The Writing Community, The Writing Process, Personal Narrative, Fiction, Expository Nonfiction, Opinion Writing, Poetry

Science: Scott Foreman

Cellular units – Chapter 2 Body Systems- Chapter 3 Properties & Matter – Chapter 11 Changes in Matter- Chapter 12

Social Studies: Harcourt

• Topics covered include:

• Map Skills, Discovering/Settling America, 13 Colonies, American Revolution

• Current Events- 3 week rotation schedule will be posted in classroom and on website-Starting in October

Other Items for Science/Social Studies

- Portfolio - Notebooks- Current Events - Homework

-Online Textbooks

-Donations for Edible Cell Lab

Our Classroom Rules

1. Listen respectfully when others are talking 2. Be prepared for class 3. Be respectful to everyone4. Raise your hand when you want to say something5. Treat others the way you want to be treated 6. Stay quiet in the halls 7. Always try your best.  

Snacks

• Please provide snacks for the students!

• Lunch is at 12:47

• We are a peanut-free classroom so please make sure their snacks don’t have peanuts in them.

Birthday/Party Treats

• You are more than welcome to send in treats for our whole class.

• Birthday treats shouldn’t contain peanuts/treenuts.

• Please make sure the treats are pre-cut with appropriate utensils.

• According to new Bus Code of Conduct, all treats must be dropped off and picked up at the office.

Band

• Students are responsible for any missed work due to other activities that they participate in school.

Communication / Contact

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We will try our best to get back to you within 24 hours.

Mrs. Steinmetz at # (856) 241-1552 ext 4215Mrs. Gentleman at #(856) 241-1552 ext 4306

e-mail: asteinmetz@swedesboro-woolwich.com mgentleman@swedesboro-woolwich.com

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