Open HouseGrade Six

Monday, September 24, 2012 7:00 to 8:00

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Tonight’s AgendaWho’s WhoMission StatementClassroom PoliciesGrade Six CurriculumHomeworkFriday Folders Parent ConferencesGradingSpecial Events

Closing

Who’s Who Principal: Betsy Boulanger

Special Education Administration: Wendy Ryder Sharon Lyons

Curriculum Specialist Literacy/Social Studies: Melissa

Bettencourt Math/Science: Mary Pelrine

WIN Interventionists: Susan Olmsted Mary Eileen Walsh

School Counselors: Catie Nasser - Counselor Brianna McCorkell – School Psychologist

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The Sixth Grade Team: Nicole Anderson- Math, Literacy, Science and

Social Studies Dierdre Baker-Science Jeanne Bentley-Social Studies Keira Clemenzi-Mathematics Casey Harris-Mathematics Walter Huston- Math, Literacy Nancy Jones-Literacy Louise King – Math, Literacy, Science and

Social Studies Abby McCarthy-Literacy Carrie Windmiller- Math, Literacy, Science

and Social Studies

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to educate students to be responsible, independent, and life long learners.

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Classroom PoliciesSchool Schedule (Blue/Gold)

8:30-8:45 Homeroom 8:45-10:15 Block One 10:15-10:55 Specialists 10:55-12:25 Block Two 12:25-12:50 WIN 12:55-1:35 Recess & Lunch 1:37-2:55 Block Three 2:55-3:00 Homeroom Homework Expectations Math ELA Science Social Studies

Snacks

Students will have a snack during their 2nd period block at 10:55 am.

Please make that they bring healthy snacks to eat.

* Cookies and candy are not healthy!Water bottles are encouraged!

Literacy

Reading/Writing Workshop Author process Spelling/Vocabulary Grammar Word Study Work Stations Various Genres Student Choice THINKING about books;

within and beyond Book Reviews/Presentations Read Aloud Poetry

Mathematics Math in Focus Program Ratios and Proportional

Relationships Statistics and Probability Expressions and

Equations The Number System Geometry

Number in the NewsMath MinutesMath JournalsEnrichment Land Yacht Project

SciencePrentice Hall ProgramUnits of Study: Science Inquiry Scientific Method Engineering Design Process Matter Chemistry of Matter Heat Energy Motion and Forces Graphing

Hands-on Learning

Social StudiesWorld Cultures: geography, history, cultures, and current events.Resources- book, CD, online.Mapping SkillsProjects- Adopt a Country World Cultures Day

Website: www.worldculturesbentley.webs.com

Science and Social Studies

You will have 3 academic blocks each day.

MathELA

Science or Social Studies

A calendar will be given to let students know when they will have Science and Social Studies.

Specialists Specialists are following a 6 day

schedule Art

(twice in a 6 day rotation)

ComputersLibraryMusicPhysical

Education

What I Need (WIN)Our team works throughout the year to provide instructional support and enrichment for students as needed.

Projects and Technology

We do a lot of projects!The use of technology is highly important in our classrooms and on assignments.Students are encouraged to use the computer for typing and research on projects.Please make sure to focus on the DUE DATE of each project and assignment to ensure that you have ample time for printing.

Assignment Book

Each student has received an Assignment Book.Homework will be recorded in each class.Students are expected to take their Assignment Book home with them each night and complete all of their homework.

HomeworkHomework will be given every night during the school week. We average about 20 minutes for each subject, each night.Students are responsible for all work completion, including absences.Parents and students will be alerted about all incomplete assignments in the Friday Folder each week and students are expected to complete these assignments over the weekend.

Friday Folders

Students will bring home a yellow folder every Friday for parents to see and sign. Students will return the folder to their homeroom teacher the following Monday.This folder will show any work that the student has not completed/completed for the week.The student will be asked to complete the work over the weekend.This is a valuable communication tool.

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Student, Parent, & Teacher Communication

Progress Reports

Report Card

Friday Folders

Conferences: December and March

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Parent ConferencesConferences will be held with your child’s homeroom teacher on: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Friday, December 7, 2012

Please feel free to contact a teacher directly with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have. Contact information is posted on www.middletonps.org

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Sixth Grade ActivitiesHelp Everyone Respect Others ProgramOlweus Program Read to FeedAuthor VisitsStudent CouncilD.A.R.E. ProgramWalk for KyleHistory HikesFuller Meadow ReadingMuseum of Science PresentationWorld Cultures Special Presentations and ActivitiesNature’s Classroom

Nature’s Classroom

It’s not too late to sign up!November 19-21.“At Nature's Classroom students take an active role in their education by

participating in exciting hands-on interdisciplinary classes.”

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Q&A

Please feel free to ask a general question about Sixth Grade at this time.

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Thank You We are all looking forward

to a successful school year.

~Grade 6 Team