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