Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is our Special Schedule this year?
2. What is the Howework policy?
3. What Field Trips do we take in Fifth Grade?
4. What is the Sign and Return Folder?
5. What is the Reading Sheet?
6. What is the Challenge Spelling Program?

What is our Special Schedule this year?

Our Special Schedule will now run on a six day cycle, which means we will 
have two of the same special in one six day cycle.  The doubled special will 
rotate each marking period.
Day 1 Library    12:30-1:20
Day 2 Music      12:30-1:15
Day 3 Phys Ed.   12:30-1:25
Day 4 Comupter  2:00-3:00
Day 5 Art           1:45-2:40
Day 6 Library     1:30-2:05
Mrs. Aspan-Music
Mrs. Donnely-Physical Education
Miss Forest-Art
Mr. Romito-Library

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What is the Howework policy?

Homework is given Monday through Thursday, Friday's homework will be to 
read, work on long-term projects, and possibly study for upcoming tests.  
Any homework not handed in on the day it is due will not be given full 
credit.  
Spelling:
Spelling pre-test will be given on Monday's and post-test will be given on 
Friday's.  On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays students are required to 
complete a homework assignment of their choice to be turned in the following 
day.  On Thursday evenings students are encouraged to study and practice for 
their post-tests given on Fridays. 
Reading:  
Students are required to read 20 minutes or more each night, and get their 
reading sheets signed daily.  
Writing/Science/Soc. Studies: 
Homework in these areas will vary during the year.  Due dates for any 
projects and or assignment will be given in advance.

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What Field Trips do we take in Fifth Grade?

In Fifth Grade we go on a number of exciting field trips!
The Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ-March/April
The Gettysburg Battle Field, Gettysburg,PA-May/June
Civil War Living History Day in June
We also meet our Senior Buddies from Rockhill Menonite Community 3 or 4 
times during the year.

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What is the Sign and Return Folder?

The Sign and Return Folder will come home each Friday.  Inside you will find 
your child's graded work, notes/information from the office, weekly 
newletters, and monthly calendars for the classroom.  Please revie the 
greaded work, sign the communication paper, (which will top the packet of 
graded work), and place it back in the folder.  The folder should be signed 
and return on Monday's.  All other papers in the folder are for you to keep 
at home.

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What is the Reading Sheet?

The reading sheet is a way to keep track of the reading your child does 
each night and throughout the month.  Please sign the reading sheet each 
night to verify your child is reading the 20 minutes required.

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What is the Challenge Spelling Program?

The challenge spelling program is for students who have mastered the core 
spelling list during the pre-test assessment on Monday.  Should you recieve 
a 100 on your pre-test, then you have the opportunity to create a spelling 
list of your choice.  The list should consist of 20 curriculum related words 
you are interested in learning.  On Friday, instead of taking the core list 
spelling post-test you will take a challenge list spelling post-test.

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