Welcome Parents…. To the 2017-2018 school year!!! Ms. McGarrity’s 6th Language Arts Class

About Me This past May, I graduated from Syracuse University. I was an Inclusive Elementary and Special Education Major with a Math Minor CE – Elementary 1-6 CE - Special Education Major 1-6 CE – Math -

Webpage- Use for information regarding class Go to wpschools.org Drop down menu by house icon Choose Memorial School Go to Faculty Pages Choose Christina McGarrity under (M) The side bar has links for each class and families Parent portal information distributed by homeroom teacher OR see Molly Crawford in guidance.

Homework 100% - On time 50% - 1 Day Late 0% - 2 Days or More Late Starting this week there will be homework every night. Reading/writing home work will be assigned MOST nights (other than Vocab.) Vocab. Monday – All words (Sentences) Tuesday -½ of the words (Formal Def. & Pictures) Wednesday – ½ of the words (Formal Def. & Pictures) Thursday – All words (Synonyms) Friday – Read/listen to the next unit and use context clues to find a definition Quiz on Fridays!!!

Grading All assignments are to be done!! (The class knows we are here to learn NOT earn grades.) Homework 5 points Class Participation 2 points (each day) Quiz 25 points Tests/Projects 100 points Grades are put up on Friday at the end of the day.

Grade 6 Topics Reading Literature Reading Information Writing Speaking and Listening Language (Grammar/Vocabulary)

The 5 P’s Be Prompt (Be on time, and not leave during class!) Be Prepared (Have materials ready!) Be Positive (Have a good attitude!) Be Productive (Do your work!) Be Polite (We are all on the same team here!)

Consequences… If any student does not meet classroom expectations, the consequences are as follows: 1. Verbal Warning 2. Lunch Detention 3. Referral to Vice Principal or Principal - If students have a total of 3 missing assignments I will either call/email you about the work.

Questions? I would be happy to answer any questions about class. If you have any individual questions, feel free to contact me or the case manager. Ms. McGarrity Phone: (201) 783-5305 Email: cmcgarrity@wpschools.org