Welcome to Bear Branch Sixth Grade Information Night Ms. Wolfrom’s Language Arts Class

Welcome Bear Branch Open House Introductions Expectations Questions on Notecards (Time permitting, Q & A at the end of presentation.)

are at the heart of everything I do and Ms. Wolfrom’s Motto… My classroom is a place where children are at the heart of everything I do and at the center of every decision I make.

Classroom Golden Rules *Be Respectful *Be Responsible *Be Present *Follow Directions

Bell Schedule 7:00 Morning Bell 7:15 Second Bell 7:20 Tardy Bell 7:20-8:04 Period 1 (Conference) 8:08-8:55 Period 2 Pre-AP 8:59-9.43 Period 3 Pre-AP 9:47-10:31 Period 4 Pre-AP 10:31-12:01 Period 5 Pre-AP 10:31-11:01 Lunch A 11:01-11:31 Lunch B (That’s Us!) 11:31-12:01 Lunch C 12:05-12:49 Period 6 (ELA/PLC) 12:53-1:37 Period 7 1:41-2:25 Period 8

Tidbits to look for. . . *Student Planners (Should be completed daily) *Class Website www.magnoliaisd.org/swolfrom *Shutterfly Invitation *Remind Invitation

Language Arts-Reading Develop Comprehensive Literacy Skills Multiple Genres Reading Analysis (You need a NOVEL every day!) Read Alouds & Who Done It? PRI-Reading logs Literature Projects Read For A Better Life Six Flags Read to Succeed

Language Arts Writing Reading and Writer’s Workshop 6+1 Traits of Writing Ideas Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions (Grammar) Presentation Grammar, punctuation, vocab & spelling- yippee!

Roots & Affixes Vocabulary, Spelling Tips & Grammar Index/Notecards Must have index cards by Friday

Additional Information Overview of Typical Class Day Positive Thought of the Day Update Planners Language and Learning Objectives Assignment: Reader & Writer’s Workshop SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) Wrap-up

Our Class Students are expected to quietly enter the room, pick-up handouts on the table and write the daily assignments in their planners. Students should be in their seats when the bell rings or they will be marked tardy. Students must use the restroom and get a drink before class begins unless it is an emergency.

Our Class Students must remain in their assigned seats and should raise their hands for permission to get out of their seat. Assignments are written on the daily assignment board and the Month at A Glance posters. Most assignments are posted on the class website, as well.

Grading Procedures Detailed guidelines may be found on the school website. 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th blocks are PreAP classes and have a 30/70% formative/summative guideline. 7th/8th is an on-level class and has a 40/60% formative/summative. guideline.

Grading Procedures Students are expected to read daily. Students should practice their roots and affixes daily each quarter. Incomplete work becomes homework and should be returned the next day. This class does not have a great deal of extra homework. Most assignments may be completed in class.

Grading Procedures Major (summative) tests are spread out throughout each quarter and the District Common Assessment (DCA) is given the last week of each quarter. Usually, there are 3-4 major grades each quarter. This class will have 15-20 daily grades each quarter.

Grading Procedures A blank in my gradebook means I have not graded the assignment. I try to enter assignments when I assign them as another check-point for assignment due dates. A zero means I have not received the student’s assignment.

Special Events at a Glance Monthly Attendance Incentives 6th Grade Field Trip Special Student Activities TBA Field Day, Spring 2018 Turkey Trot Fund Raiser

Remember to check our class web page http://bb6.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=515187&type=u&pRE C_ID=780674 Remember to check BB6 homepage http://bb6.magnoliaisd.org Feel free to email with questions anytime Class library available to students

How to Access Teacher Websites *Go to www.magnoliaisd.org *Select Campuses-Junior High *Click on Bear Branch 6th Grade *Click Staff Directory *Click on teacher name (Shortcut: www.magnoliaisd.org/swolfrom)

Questions? Need a Little Extra Help? Come See Me On Wednesdays and Thursdays (I’m usually available on Mondays & Fridays as well.) 6:45 to 7:10-7:15’ish

Parents may drop off students after 6:30 Parents may drop off students after 6:30. BB6 Staff is not available for students to be dropped off any earlier than 6:30. Thank you for your cooperation in protecting your child.

Perfect Attendance Party Each Quarter This Year Be There or Be Square!

School Picture Day 9/27 Order forms were sent home 9/20

Scholastic Book Orders, Class Online Code G44B3     Scholastic Book Orders, Class Online Code G44B3  You may place your orders at Scholastic.com and order from any of the catalogs. You may use the link below to go directly to our Scholastic Webpage: http://bb6.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=515187&type= u&pREC_ID=863898 Many times the books students are interested in may be purchased for a significant discount through Scholastic.  Please use our online classroom code when ordering or order from our class site as our class earns points when orders are placed. Our class thanks you for your order! 

Scholastic Book Orders Class Online Code G44B3 

General Questions Please write any general questions on an index card and drop it in the basket. If you have specific questions about your child please email me and I will respond promptly. Thanks, Ms. Wolfrom

Ms. Wolfrom’s Career Animoto https://animoto.com/play/09IDXWG3uoxSNcg4CJBxBg