Welcome to Thomas Jefferson’s Back to School Night Math 7 for 6th grade with Ms. Heather DeMao  Period: 1

Miss Heather DeMao  Bachelor of Science in Education & Masters Degree in Reading Middle School Math Certified in FL, NC, MD, Washington DC, & VA Administrative Certification in FL Kagan Cooperative Learning International Trainer & Coach MATH SPECIALIST June 2010 – August 2014 (current consultant for Kagan) Taught 19 years (6 years in NY; 6 years FL, 4 years Kagan Trainer full time and 4th year in Arlington, VA) This will be my 20th year in education#i’mgettingold!

My interests…. Family Traveling Teaching Positive Thinking Calling out the GOLD in students and situations Sports Theater Rocky…”Yo Adrian!”

Let’s hear from you…. What are your goals, hopes, and dreams for your children this school year? Team Discussion (Talk it over with people in your team.) RallyRobin (One parent says one goal (A), the shoulder partner says another (B), repeat taking turns)

How Content Is Taught: Kagan Structures which call on EVERY student, so ALL: Increase math achievement Improve self esteem & math confidence Improve social skills Foster communication skills ***kaganonline.com/research*** PowerPoint Presentations Smartboard Lessons Work with manipulatives Supplementary CD’s/Videos BIG IDEAS Math 7 (textbook home) Homework is assigned out of textbook (stay home), the workbook (kept in class) and handouts. All handouts will eventually be accessible on CANVAS.

Ultimate Goal: ***Please reference syllabus for specific objectives taught. Algebra Readiness: All students can demonstrate their conceptual understanding using pictures, numbers and/or words. They need to be able to: communicate orally and/or in writing demonstrate their understanding using models or representations apply their skills in math solving situations.

Grade Categories Homework/Classwork 10% Homework effort grade 100% ***late homework is accepted on most all assignments and will be noted in ParentVUE Classwork: independent practice during class (graded on accuracy not effort) IB 15% Quizzes/Tests 75% ***6th grade math teachers plan collaboratively, give common assessments, and have equal grade equivalents. Assignment grades will be posted regularly on SYNERGY along with quiz and test announcements by 10/2/17.

Extra Help Ms. DeMao is available for extra help as needed (Yellow Jackets Period, lunch and afterschool by appt.) ***Students can make an appt. during TA time or during math class. Wednesday: Math extra help with community members starts Wed. 10/4 at 2:30-3:30 pm on a weekly basis. Mon., Tues, & Thurs: All subject HW help, including math, in the library @ 2:30-3:30 pm

My Contact Info: email: heather.demao@apsva.us Phone contact: (703) 228-5900 Thanks for coming. Let’s work together to make it a FABULOUS year! Please e-mail me any questions. 