6th Grade 2015-2016

School website- Stay informed!! www.oceanport.k12.nj.us Please check this website frequently for news and information. You can also access each teacher’s website here. Homework will be listed as well as assignments and projects. Look for e-mails from us and please, communicate back with us! We check emails frequently and appreciate your feedback and help. You can email any staff member first initial last name@oceanport.k12.nj.us example: tcampbell@oceanport.k12.nj.us

Parent Portal www.oceanport.k12.nj.us on left side of the school website - look for Parent Portal login using your personalized parent login information If you need your parent portal login information, please contact Mrs. Connors (school secretary)

Parent Portal Please check the Parent Portal regularly for grades and student progress. Interim reports are no longer sent home because data is available throughout the marking period. Instructors often put notes in for missing assignments, low grades, or to describe direct communications with students.

Parent Portal

Google Docs Google docs can be accessed from any computer (with internet access) by going to the Google Drive. Study guides, vocabulary and notes presentations - will be “shared” with students as Google docs. Students will also be writing essays, creating projects and utilizing this format for many different classroom assignments.

Mrs. Campbell Ancient Civilizations Sixth Grade Social Studies Ancient Civilizations

We will study... China Egypt and Kush Greece early man Rome The Americas Maya, Aztec and Inca Mesopotamia India

http://my.hrw.com/ access online textbook open 2 tabs to have audio read for you as you read practice for tests using the online quizzes view animated maps watch video clips click on student resources to print lost assignments or when absent

Earth Science Mrs. Jamie Hahn Science is mostly a hands-on class that incorporates experimentation and collaboration to explore their world. The students do not have a textbook, instead they make their own interactive textbook/notebook that they are able to take with them in June. They can also take these notebooks home everyday to study and complete assignments. Earth Science Mrs. Jamie Hahn

Astronomy , Geology & Meteorology The students will focus on the daily influences of science and why it’s important to understand their role in the natural world. They will learn about Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s unique characteristics, and the changes that have occurred on earth over time. from weather and more. 3 Main Units Astronomy , Geology & Meteorology

All labs are completed during the 45 minute class period. The students are given 2-4 lab questions to reflect and analyze on the purpose and results of the lab. They are always given a minimum of TWO days for the questions. They are graded and grades are based on effort and organization of their thoughts and arguments. Edible labs are announced and donations are greatly appreciated. Please visit the “Giving Tree” outside my classroom. Labs All labs are done in class and can be made up at lunch if someone is absent.

Google Classroom Students will use their Google Classroom to access class notes, lessons and videos necessary for each chapter.

Friday Emails & Newsletter Every Friday I send out an email highlighting the topics and activities covered during the week. It is my hope that you can use the email to spark family conversations about science or connect something you have seen or experienced to what we are learning about. The first email was sent on 9/18. Please send me an email if you did not receive on last Friday. Friday Emails & Newsletter This week in Science

Mrs. Albrink & Mrs. Belinski Emphasis on: Raising reading levels Creating better writers Encouraging active reading through peer and teacher conversations Improving critical thinking through text analysis Mrs. Albrink & Mrs. Belinski 6th Grade Literature and Language Arts

Literature Reading IRB’s (Independent Reading Books) Whole class novels Utilizing signposts for reading to encourage active reading Incorporating MyOn Enhanced instruction through IPads or other technologies New online textbook to be rolled out over the course of the school year Literature

Language Arts Relying on Google Docs for essay writing Incorporating MyAccess into curriculum for essay writing Encouraging the writing of more engaging essays through modeled instruction Writing a variety genres including poetry, fiction, expository, and literary analysis Language Arts

Newsletters or Teacher Websites Mrs. Albrink sends monthly newsletters to keep you up to speed on what we have been working on and what we will be focusing on in the upcoming weeks. As stated, please check our websites as they are updated regularly. Newsletters or Teacher Websites If you didn’t get one, please e-mail Mrs. Albrink!

Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones Overview of 6th grade math: Textbook: my.hrw.com The students will receive a login and password from their teacher. Our goal: To build upon and extend prior math skills from previous years. Our daily lessons, notes, and homework can be found on Google Classroom Math Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones Unit 1: Operations and Statistical Variability Unit 2: Rational Numbers and Ratios Unit 3: Expressions and Factors Unit 4: Equations and Inequalities Unit 5: Geometry and Statistics Math Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones

Math Mr. Dennis DeKenipp If an assignment is not handed in on its due date your student will receive a missing homework form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian and handed in the next morning with the missed assignment. **A ¼ point will be deducted from your student’s final marking period average.** Math Mr. Dennis DeKenipp

Google Classroom Students will use their Google Classroom to access class notes, for homework assignments, and to check out what they missed if they were absent.

What is REMIND? A communication tool between teachers and families where cell phone numbers are not exchanged. Sign up any cell phone for your child’s class and receive text message alerts about homework, projects, and announcements. It’s easy...text “@dekenippd” to 81010 to join Jackie

Extra Help I am available most mornings at 7:40am. I am also available after school on Wednesdays until 3:30.

Mrs. Clarke Resource Room Teacher Mrs. Clarke offers in-class support in Science and Social Studies, Morning Meeting support and Resource Room Literature, Language Arts and Math If your child has Mrs. Clarke, please stop by to meet her in room 111. Mrs. Clarke Resource Room Teacher

Lit and Language nalbrink@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 101 Lit and Languagedbelinski@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 103 Social Studies tcampbell@oceanport.K12.nj.us room 102 Resource Rmtclarke@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 111 Math ddekenip@ oceanport.k12.nj.us room 112 Math tjones@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 130 Science jhahn@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 113