Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night 2016-2017 Mr. Incudine Ms. Koch Mr. Moral Ms. Silks Ms. Sobel

6th Grade Language Arts & Science by homeroom Team Approach Math- Ms. Silks/Mr. Incudine & Ms. Koch Social Studies- Ms. Sobel & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine

Language Arts Journeys: Assessments Book Projects 30 Lessons Reading Writing Grammar Spelling Vocabulary Assessments -weekly quizzes Book Projects - 4 per Marking Period

6th Grade Research Project Replaces Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA) Completed with homeroom In the Spring

Math Glencoe Math-consumable text (2 volumes) Quarter 1: Ratios and Proportions Quarter 2: The Number System Quarter 3: Expressions and Equations Quarter 4: Geometry & Statistics and Data

Math Pre-Assessments through GoSoapBox.com Differentiated instruction Student Reflection Teacher led lesson Classwork and homework practice Review before quizzes or tests

Math Resources Video tutors and online resources on ConnectEd Additional resources and videos on SFE 6th Grade Math Webpage Math Help with Mrs. Gudusky, Math Specialist

Science Topics: One Marking Period Each Scientific Method and Variables Biomes/Environments & Animals Levers and Pulleys Earth, Sun, and Moon

Social Studies Ancient Civilizations The Fertile Crescent Egypt and Nubia India and China Mesoamerica District Assessments at end of each unit

D.A.R.E. - 10-12 lessons Decision-making with Officer Lee Crawford, Upper Makefield P.D.

Homework Expectations Approximately 30-60 minutes per night Meets Expectation Fewer than 4 missed assignments Approaching the Expectation 4-5 missed assignments Improvement Needed 6 or more missed assignments

7th Grade Course Recommendations Early Spring Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance Middle School Visit

Sixth Grade Events 6th Grade Pretzel Sales Penny Challenge Holiday Celebrations Blue and White After School Event CR District Track Meet Class Trip 6th Grade Picnic

Classroom Visits & Conference Sign-ups Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine: Room 1 Ms. Silks: Room 2 Ms. Sobel: Room 3 Ms. Koch: Room 4