Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class Room 16 August 25, 2016 Back to School Night Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class Room 16 August 25, 2016

Agenda Welcome and introduction Curriculum Assessment Math Language Arts/Reading Social Studies Science Assessment Walker Creek Science Camp Communications Volunteer Opportunities Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Curriculum Math program : Language Arts/Reading: College Prep Math (CPM) Parent Support website Video: “We Can Learn Anything” (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset) Video: “Why is Math Taught Differently Now?” Accelerated Math Language Arts/Reading: Junior Great Books Prentice Hall Literature Text Daily Language Instruction/Spelling Sierra Reading Challenge Formally “40 Book Challenge” More emphasis on developing a love of reading and exposure to a variety of genres. Individual goals set by student and teacher.

Curriculum, cont. Social Studies: Science: Spanish Holt Ancient Civilizations Science: MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Earth Science Spanish Full immersion Spanish class (30 minutes, twice a week)

Assessment Report cards are based on demonstrated proficiency of state standards. Letter grades are not included. Emphasis on mastery of standards. “Rocklin Unified School District has updated the Standards-Based Report Cards based on survey responses from May 2016. These changes are detailed in the video that is accessible our classroom website. The gradebook is new to many of us and we are working quickly to become familiar with this new tool. In mid- to late-September, you will receive information on how to set-up your Aeries Parent Portal accounts. You will have access to your children’s assignment scores and progress by late-September or early-October. More information to come! Thank you for your patience as we implement this new tool.” California Standards Testing (Smarter Balanced) Math and English Language Arts Does not influence report card

6th Grade Trip to Walker Creek September 19-23, 2016 Informational meeting for students and parents: Friday, Sept. 2nd , 1:30 p.m. $400 per student (fund-raisers?) Must be paid in full prior to departure Last day for all types of payment is September 9th. Chaperones Taking parent names Any TRANSPORTED medications, prescription or OTC, need to be signed off by a physician.

Communications Website : http://ses.rocklinusd.org/subsites/Marie-Dodge/ Daily homework calendar Classroom handouts available to download Frequently updated progress reports Parent/Teacher Conference at the end of 1st trimester. 2nd Trimester conferences are optional. Contacting me: Email: ddodge@rocklin.k12.ca.us (best) Classroom phone: 788-7141, ext. 316

Volunteer Opportunities Art Docent helper* Room Mom (organizes parties and other events)* Working with students (math, writing, science)* Grading student work Prep work Copying, scanning, laminating Field Trip chaperones* Classroom library helper IB Binder maintenance * Requires fingerprint clearance

Visit the school’s website for more information Video: The PYP in Practice 6th Grade Units of Inquiry (see class website) PYP portfolios (binders) finally go home at the end of 6th grade!

Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies. Please avoid sending food with the following: *PEANUTS *SHELLFISH At least label it to avoid accidental ingestion!!

PTC Please support them!! FUNd Run is Sept. 30th

Wish List *Swap desk drawers with trays from Lakeshore Learning.

Questions or Comments?