Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night 2017-2018 Ms. Gorbachinsky Mr. Incudine Mrs. Lockett Mr. Moral Mrs. Panettieri

6th Grade Language Arts & Science by homeroom Team Approach Math- Mrs. Panettieri/Mr. Incudine & Mrs. Lockett Social Studies- Ms. Gorbachinsky & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine

Language Arts Collections: Language Arts Skills Independent Reading 6 Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections Close Reader Assessments Language Arts Skills Grammar Vocabulary Word Study Independent Reading 2 projects per marking period 2 book shares 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: The Number System Quarter 2: Ratios and Proportions Quarter 3: Expressions and Equations Quarter 4: Geometry & Statistics and Data

Math Homework: Online videos to preview lesson Pre-assessment through gosoapbox.com Differentiated classroom lesson and practice Review before quizzes and tests

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

Science Topics: One Marking Period Each Scientific Method and Variables Human Genetics Levers and Pulleys (simple machines) Earth, Sun, and Moon District Assessment Each Marking Period Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit Focus on Study Skills

Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Topics: The Fertile Crescent Egypt and Nubia India and China Mesoamerica District Assessments at end of each unit Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit Focus on Study Skills

Homework Expectations Approximately 30-60 minutes per night Meets Expectation Fewer than 3 missed assignments Approaching the Expectation 3-4 missed assignments Improvement Needed 5 or more missed assignments

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

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 Challenge CR District Track Meet Class Trip 6th Grade Picnic

Classroom Visits & Conference Sign-ups Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine: Room 1 Mrs. Panettieri: Room 2 Ms. Gorbachinsky: Room 3 Mrs. Lockett: Room 4