WelcomeOld River Wranglers

2013-2014

•Become more independent

•Focus on Time Management for

Jr. High

•Face a more challenging curriculum

•Sometimes struggle (First Quarter)

6th Graders

Daily Schedule8:20-8:55 Welcome/Morning Work9:00-10:15 Language Arts10:15-10:30 RECESS10:30-11:45 Math11:45-12:20 English/Writing12:25-1:27 LUNCH1:30-1:55 Silent Reading/Lit Circles/Core Lit1:55-2:50 Science/Social Studies2:55-3:05 Clean Up/Dismissal

-Come prepared each day (supplies & hw)-Come prepared each day (supplies & hw)-Class work not finished IS homework, if your Class work not finished IS homework, if your child has a lot of hw THEY need to work on TIME child has a lot of hw THEY need to work on TIME MANAGEMENT!MANAGEMENT!-Late work excepted BUT it must be -Late work excepted BUT it must be COMPLETEDCOMPLETED-Chorus/Band must complete work they missedChorus/Band must complete work they missed-GATE (not consider an absence, student needs GATE (not consider an absence, student needs to find out what they missed and look over it)to find out what they missed and look over it)

Daily Work

-Organized-Must have dividers for each subject-Save ALL work and tests until the END of EACH Quarter-Will conduct “random” Binder checks

*Binder Hole Punch*Mini Stapler

Binders

Reading/ Language ArtsReading/ Language ArtsWritingWritingMathMathScienceScienceSocial StudiesSocial StudiesP.E. P.E. Music/Band/ChorusMusic/Band/Chorus

Curriculum

Sixth Grade Curriculum

Reading: Comprehension Strategies

Accelerated ReaderVocabulary/Word Work

Reading/Language Arts: CA TREASURES

Core Literature: My Side of the Mountain, Egypt Game, Chronicles of Narnia,

Greek and Latin Roots

English

Writing to Standards: Personal Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and Response to Literature

Sixth Grade CurriculumMath: Pre-Algebra • Memorized math facts (addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division)• Multiple digit multiplication • Long division• Fractions, Decimals, Percents• Geometry• Statistics, Data Analysis, & Probability

Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.

Social Studies: • More content and independent reading• Reports/Projects (Ancient Civilization,

Country Report, Edible Geography )• Ancient Civilization “Walk Through”

(November)

Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.

Science: • Earth Science, Geology, Marine Biology,

Weather & Climate• Science Projects• Science Fair (optional)

Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.

Physical Education: -Every Wednesday-Track Events (in the spring)-Intramurals (Noon sports)-After-School Sports

Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.

Music: • Specialist once a week on Friday 11:10-11:50• Chorus-Friday 2:15-3:05• Band-various days

Policies/Procedures• Homework: (*Remind101)• Daily (Monday through Thursday) *there are some

exceptions to Friday. Do NOT except INC. work. • Copied directly from the board• Practicing math facts as needed

(SumDog,Arcademic Skillbuilders,Timez Attack)• Weekly Reading: Every night of the week for 20

minutes • Protected Time: 9:00-12:00, please try to avoid

Dr./Dentist appointments during this time.• Birthdays: small treats (30) can be brought in. (NO

CAKE PLEASE) • Helpers and Visitors: Sign in at the office

Policies/ProceduresHomework

The Good• Re-Tests, Re-Do’s=OKAY!• No-stress HomeworkThe Bad*1 teacher, 29 students*Rapid Pace (class work &

instruction)

The Ugly

•Late work earns lower grade

•Do NOT except INCOMPLETE work, turn it in late

Assertive Discipline Practiced Here

Classroom Rules

1. Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school.

2. Follow directions quickly and do your best work.

3. Raise your hand to speak or stand.

4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

5. Be safe, be kind, be honest

Consequences

•Verbal warning

•Detention/Call Home

•Parent/Principal InvolvementRewar

ds• Group Points•Verbal praise

Grading• Online grade book (except for Math)• Missing Assignment Sheet for Math

(Every other week)• Progress Report (mid-Quarter)• Deficiency notices (mid-quarter)• Principal’s List =All A’s• Honor Roll =“B” average, No D’s

Academic Competitions

• Oral Language

• Spelling Bee

• Science Fair

Field Trips

• Wind Wolves-February• Ancient Civilization Walk Through-

November• 6th grade End of the Year Party

Handouts and Back Table Info.

Handouts:• New Website• Love Note to your

child • Class Wish List

Back Table Info:• Parent Sign In• Parent Helper Form• Email List • Internet Consent Form• DonorsChoose

Etc:

-Old River Website

-CA Content Standards:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

New District Websitewww.pbvusd.net

• Stay up-to-date with the district or your child’s school or classroom.– District Announcements

– Upcoming Events

– Calendars

– Headlines & Features

– PBVUSD Twitter

• Visit our For Parents section for more information.

ParentVUEwww.pbvusd.net/portal

• Grades 4-8 Only.• Account activation

information has been mailed to your home address.

• Additional Resources are available on the New District Website under For Parents.

• District Provided real-time information on assignments, grades, immunization compliance, transcripts, and more.

New Reminder App- Text @mrsmaddi to

(650) 836-7442

# 664-7009