2010-2011 Jennifer Rodopoulos AKA Mrs. Rodo WELCOME! OPEN HOUSE 2010-2011 Jennifer Rodopoulos AKA Mrs. Rodo

READING Novel based curriculum Supplemented by basal reader Projects Skills and vocabulary taught according to novel or basal story 6th grade level Accelerated Reader

English 6th grade level Pretests—test format Notebooks for each unit—count as grade Don’t worry if you don’t see the English book come home—we use note sheets. First two daily grades—not in book

Writing Huge emphasis—Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing in April (or not!) 3 modes—narrative, expository, and descriptive Home and class assignments Redos Count as major grade in Language Arts

Wordly Wise 6th grade level Test each week and a half Spelling and definitions Tests vary—synonyms, antonyms, classification, sentences www.wordlywise.com for words and activities www.spellingcity.com/jrodopoulos also good source of activities and practice test Flash cards encouraged, not required

Miscellaneous Contact by e-mail STI at Home Conferences through office Check planner for homework Weekends—study and projects Water bottles Parent letters (yellow)/I Blew Its Christmas shopping trip Packet checklist--$5000 on Monday Workbooks/supply checks Wish list

“O” and “R” Preparing students for Baldwin Write down assignments—don’t depend on STI homework Homework each night/studying for tests is homework Keep backpack clean Restock supplies as needed Child is held responsible for all school related tasks

Microeconomy Meeting Thursday, August 12 at 2:30

Don’t panic with early grade averages! We have to “settle in”. One Last Thing… Don’t panic with early grade averages! We have to “settle in”.