Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night! Gayman Elementary Mrs. Rosenthal 6th Grade Team September 6, 2016

Tonight’s Agenda - 7:15 to 7:20 - Televised welcome by Mr. Testani and Home and School - 7:20 to 7:50 - Mrs. Rosenthal’s presentation of your child’s 6th grade year - 7:50 to 8:15 - Math presentation in your child’s math classroom

Our Daily Schedule 8:35- 8:50 Morning Meeting 8:50- 10:10 Math 10:10- 11:00 Snack/Language Arts 11:00- 12:00 Recess/ Lunch 12:00- 12:15 Language Arts 12:15- 12:55 Specials 12:55- 2:25 Reading 2:25- 3:10 Science/ Social Studies

Weekly Specials Monday Physical Education- Mr. Foster Tuesday Library- Mrs. Thomas Wednesday Quest- Mr. Shaw Thursday Music- Mrs. Volpe Friday Art- Mr. West

The Importance of Nightly Reading

Reading Comprehension Toolkit Trade Books with skill reinforcement Sustained Silent Reading time Monthly Reading Calendars Bi-Weekly Reading Response Homework

Language Arts Major Writing Pieces Personal Narrative Descriptive/Informative Persuasive/Opinion Research Zaner - Bloser Spelling Program Grammar 6th Grade Assessment Research/Informational Writing

Science Human Body in Motion Pollution Earth’s Changing Surfaces

Social Studies Social Studies Alive! Text and Project-based curriculum Covers Ancient Worlds through Artifacts

Homework Gayman’s Five Beliefs 1. Purpose- reinforcement of curriculum and time management skills 2. Assessment- not graded 3. Time allotment- 60 minutes for 6th grade 4. May vary dependent on student’s needs 5. Long-Term Projects- relate to curriculum and use secure skills

Homework Checked Daily Blue Gayman folders- school handouts and homework worksheets – sent home each day New this year- No assignment books for older students Nightly HW assignments are accessible on teacher website at http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/1185

Updates to Grades 5 and 6 Report Card LETTER GRADES will be used in Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies during all four marking periods Learning Indicators will be reported with a +, S, - instead of E, M, A, LP Report in grades K-4 is unchanged

**Clearances/Affidavits required for parent volunteers** Trips Peace Valley Clean Stream Field Trip Ropes Course Interactive team-building Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (EOY) **Clearances/Affidavits required for parent volunteers**

Volunteers/Clearances

IST Process (Instructional Support Team) What? A team that meets twice a month to review data, create goals and brainstorm interventions to meet a child’s needs in the classroom. Who? Parents Your child’s teacher Principal (Mr. Testani) Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass) School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran) Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers) Other school personnel, as deemed necessary What will happen? Once the team has determined goals and interventions, an Action Plan will be developed and implemented. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled to review the effectiveness of the plan and determine a further course of action. Outcomes could include: Interventions are effective; continue those strategies in the classroom. Some modifications to the interventions are necessary. Revise the Action Plan and schedule a second follow-up meeting. Interventions have resulted in limited improvement. An educational evaluation may be recommended (requires parent approval).

Administrative Cabinet What do they discuss? Any issues that your child may be having in the classroom. Examples: Behavioral, Emotional or Social Concerns, Enrichment Opportunities, Academic Concerns, Fine Motor Skills concerns, Developmental concerns How will you know? Your child’s teacher will communicate to you that they are going to bring these concerns up at a cabinet meeting to get some ideas for the classroom or next steps. The teacher will follow up with you after meeting with the team. If further action is recommended, such as an IST meeting, you will be contacted by Ms. Vass What? A team that meets weekly to discuss student issues and concerns, and brainstorm ideas of how to meet a child’s needs in the classroom. Who? Your child’s teacher Principal (Mr. Testani) Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass) School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran) Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers) Other school personnel (as needed)

Reminders From the Nurse: Health Forms due back no later than 10/15/16- students can not attend field trips without this form being on file Food allergies: peanuts and tree nut free classroom Dismissal changes: Best to send note in morning or call the office If you email and do not receive a reply from me, call the office

Communication BLUE Gayman Folder (daily) Weekly Updates Email: krosenthal@cbsd.org Phone: 267-893-4350 ext. 1246 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/1185

Thank You!

Everyday Mathematics PA Core standards and CB standards SRB and other resources on Everyday Mathematics website

Everyday Mathematics Unit Quizzes and Assessments Nightly homework Math Boxes journal page Study Link booklet page “Homework = skill review”