Find your child’s seat. Their schedule and QR code is there.

Welcome to Mr. Dixon’s History Class! Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little time on the last six thousand years. -Will Durant

Meet Mr. Dixon~ Social Studies Tennessee Native B.A. degree in History/Philosophy from David Lipscomb University. Master’s Degree in Teaching from Belmont University. Been with WCS for 15 years Married 13 years Father of 2, Lillian is in 7th Grade at Mill Creek Middle, Carly Tate is in 1st Grade at Mill Creek Elementary Hobbies: Lots of hobbies but I’m a huge foodie, love to cook, explore different cuisines, try new restaurants, etc.

What Will We Learn in the Sixth Grade? Social Studies Map and Globe Skills World Religions Prehistoric Cultures River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China Ancient Greece and Rome

Keys to success in Social Studies Organization!!! Keeping up with Reading/Viewing Guides Studying each night – look over reading guides and notes each day for just a few minutes. Utilizing Boost whenever possible – boost for Social Studies is on Fridays. Check my Edublog: https://edublogs.wcs.edu/millcreek6/team- lead/social-studies-dixon/

Communication Email – dand1@wcs.edu School Website Teacher Websites (Edublog) School Newsletters Phone Calls Conferences

PBIS PBIS – Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports Behavioral program that focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors Students who are following expectations are awarded OARS points Throughout the semester, they will have the opportunity to “spend” those points in the lunchroom at the “Dock.” At the end of every nine weeks, there is a celebration, Maverick Madness. There is an app that you as parents can download to check the amount of OARS points your child has. You will need your child’s QR code, which I have for you.