Welcome!
Welcome to Arcade!
My goal is to deliver a
rigorous education for your
children and to maintain their
love for learning!
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Class structure
Reading, Writing & Vocabulary
The Accelerated Reader
program
Common Core Standards
Theater Trip in December
Let’s look at each topic
1. Class Structure
Class Work & Homework
Writer’s Workshop
Books & Novels
Vocabulary
Class Work & Homework
listed on the
CALENDAR
page on my website
CLICK ON THE CALENDAR TAB
CLICK ON THE CALENDAR TAB
CLICK ON THE DAY
TODAY’S AGENDA
New! Remind 101
• Students may sign up for text or
email reminders of assignment
due dates
• This is not a requirement, but
an optional reminder assistance
• This system is for students 
2. Reading
• Novels
• Other Reading
Literature book
And support
materials
Prentice Hall Literature
The Call of the Wild
To Kill a Mockingbird
As You Like It
Novels
(subject to change)
The Diary of Anne Frank
Of Mice and Men
Anthem
Novels
There are many other classroom
novels and books available for
students to read. Donations of
classroom books are always
welcome. I check out books to
students on the honor system.
Other reading
2. Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
• Units of writing will include
personal memoir/narrative,
literary response, persuasive
writing, business letter and
research report.
• Please email me if you are
interested in volunteering to help
read student writing
• Training will be required
dkelsay@sanjuan.edu
2. Vocabulary
• A class set of books is available, or you
may purchase one online
• The tab on my website has games and
puzzles
• Tests will be given on a regular basis
• Vocabulary will also be taught to
enhance the reading in class
3. Accelerated Reader
• Each student will have a green
log folder
• Students are expected to read
an average of 1 hour each day
• Computer tests are taken at
school on each book
The green AR folder serves as a
hall pass during AR to go to the
computer lab and library. The
folder also contains student
reading logs, and latest reading
level report.
4. Common Core Standards
• Provide a clear vision for students,
educators and parents in all states
• Prepare students with the
knowledge and critical thinking
skills they need to succeed in
college and work
• Ensure consistent expectations
regardless of a student’s zip code
The Common Core State Standards
Common Core ELA Standards
• In order to prepare students for
the challenges of college and
career texts, the standards
require a rich reading of
literature as well as extensive
reading non-fiction
For More Information
• Visit the CA Department of Education
site
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/docu
ments/finalelaccssstandards.pdf
5. Theater Trip
(Optional)
Snow White and Rose Red
•December date TBA
•Snow White and Rose
Red
•Cost – about $25.00
•Check to Arcade M.S.
Sacramento Theater Company
Snacks for students
and chaperones
I need a chaperone
Coordinator
And a bookkeeper for the
payments!
Please email me if you are
interested in helping with the field
trip to the theater
dkelsay@sanjuan.edu
• Kleenex for runny noses
• Wet Wipes for dirty desks
• Paper towels and spray cleaner
for spills
• Books for the classroom
Wish list for classroom
Thank you for
attending Back to
School Night!
This PowerPoint is on my
website