Welcome! August 9, 2018 BEMS Open house Team 6-1 Mrs. Herr – Science/Social Studies Mrs. Wilson - Math Mr. Latta – E/LA Mrs. Peterson- Special Education

Mrs. Herr This is my seventh year at BEMS. I have taught science and social studies all seven years. I began teaching in Speedway, IN and then decided to stay home with my kids for a few years. I have two kids – Payton (13), Evan (11). They are very different from each other! My kids are active in things like sports and music. We also love to spend time at the lake!

Science/Social Studies Schedule Science and Social Studies The Science and Social Studies schedule is a little different than what was shown on the schedules. We will have four and one half weeks of science and finish the quarter with four and one half weeks of Social Studies Reasons for the change: Continuity for the kids Supplies Mastering the concepts

What does your child need for my class? Science Workbook (They will get a new workbook for each unit); Social Studies Book Science Journal (Social Studies) – notebook Science/Social Studies folder – inside big binder Passport Purple folder Pencils

DAILY SCHEDULE What does class look like for your sixth grader… Bell Ringers Instruction/stations/group work/partner work/labs Practice (homework, review games) Assessments Enrichment/Remediation work

Science/Social Studies Content NOS (Nature of Science Matter & Energy Earth & Space Life Engineering & Technology Social Studies Geography Essentials – mapping Government and Economics Civilizations and Societies in Europe (Greece, Rome, Medieval, Feudalism, Black Plague, Crusades, Reformation Renaissance & Explorers Revolutions Civilizations & Societies in the Americas Biomes Latin America (Maya, Inca, Aztec) South America, Mexico, Central America, U.S., Canada

Homework -Students will need to study for tests and quizzes! -Homework is given most days in science/social studies and is due the following day. -Typically, science/social studies homework should take 10-20 minutes. -Homework is graded in class so students may ask questions. Homework is graded on completion/NOT ACCURACY -Absent students can check our team website for homework assigned in class that day. Also upon returning to school students need to check the homework boards and “While You Were Out” board. -Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet. Late work will be accepted at 50% credit.

ONLINE TEXTBOOKS These are a great resource for finding games and other review activities. Also nice to have in case your students forgets his/her textbook at school. You can print off workbook pages if your child forgets theirs at school. You can also find videos, vocabulary games, enrichment activities, and extra practice. Students will have access to the online science textbooks via PowerSchool this year.

Science Labs Flinker Grow creature Glow Sticks Measurement Stations – Graduated cylinder, triple-beam balance, metric rulers Energy Stations Crater lab Rollercoasters

Other Science/Social Studies Resources Remind Online Textbooks Homework helpline – 1-800-ASK-ROSE E-Mail A.M. Help Session – by appointment, please; I will have Wednesday morning study sessions. Please arrive at door 3 by 6:50 so we can get started by 7:00AM Content Related websites located on the homepage

Welcome Parents! August 9, 2018 Mrs. Wilson Team 6-1 Math6 A109

About Me -This is my 15th year of teaching. I taught fourth grade for 6 years at Andrew J. Brown Academy. I was a New Teacher Coach for 1 year, and also an Instructional Coach for 2 years. -This is my 6th year at East Middle School Teaching Math. I taught Math 6 and Math 7 last year. -Marian University Graduate: BA Elementary Education Recruited to play softball on the Marian Women’s Softball Team. -I have 4 children: Cole (21), Lane (18), Alexis (10), and Kynzley (6). Want to visit Team Website? Brownsburg home page. Click on schools – Middle School. East. BEMS MENU. Team and Department info. Link Team 6-1

What does class look like for your sixth grader… Bell Ringers- Monday-Thursday Weekly Word- Every Friday Stations/Games/Learning Activities Practice (homework) Assessments Extra Mile XtraMath

Homework -Homework is given most days in math and is due the following day. -Typically, math homework should take 15-30 minutes. Time (10-15 min.) will usually be given in class each day to begin homework-time/lesson permitting. -Homework is graded in class so students may ask questions. Homework is graded on completion/NOT ACCURACY -Absent students can check our team website for homework assigned in class that day. Also upon returning to school students need to check the homework boards and “While You Were Out” board. -Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet. Late work will be accepted at 50% credit.

Quizzes, Test, Grades -Quick Checks (Quizzes) will be given just about every week or two. -Students will not be given a study guide or advance notice for quizzes. -Tests are given less frequently- i.e. at the end of a unit. -Students will be given a study guide for tests that are worth 1 bonus point if they are signed by a parent and returned the day of the test. -Point Breakdown Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points Bell Ringer = 10 points each week Weekly Word = 10 points each week Quiz- “Quick Checks” = 25-45 points Test = 100 points

Final Exams- 4 total Binders are meant to help with organization and retain study tools. Students will be given study guides and in class time to review. Students will also be expected to study outside of class for final exams, as well as other math assessments. Final Exams are given at the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter. Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Final Exam will create the 1st Semester Exam Grade that will make up only 14% of the Semester grade. Same with Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 Final Exam.

Misc. -Extra Credit: Bell Ringer Graph that students complete each week- worth 9 bonus points at the end of each quarter No other Extra Credit will be offered throughout the school year -PowerSchool is updated daily -Weebly site is updated daily -Check Behavior Management Sheets weekly

Online Textbooks When we find more information from the corporation about online textbooks I will let you know. As of now they do not have access to their online books. Prevents students from having to take their book home each evening if they just need to study. If they forget their workbook, they can access the workbook/homework pages online. If they need additional help there are tutoring videos within most lessons. If students would like to assess how they’re doing, there are mini quizzes with most lessons.

Math Resources -Does your child need more math practice? Xtra Math IXL Math Online textbook Khan Academy Quiz Star Math Magician Cool Math Math Playground Ask Rose-homework helpline (1-800-ASK-ROSE)

English/Language Arts Team 6-1 “You can’t hate a book until you try it!” English/Language Arts Team 6-1 Mr. Latta

Meet the Teacher Team Website: http://team6-1.weebly.com/ Class Website: http://englishlatta.weebly.com/ *These can be accessed through the East Middle School main webpage. Click on the very bottom link on the homepage (Teams and Departments) Click on Team 6-1

Especially Important to Mr. Latta Honesty Effort Appreciation Attitude

Language Arts Curriculum English 6 Novels: -Among the Hidden -So B. It -Freak the Mighty -Maniac Magee *Students will be challenged to read plentifully outside of the classroom novel. Vocabulary: -Vocabu-Lit and/or Root Study (Occasional Homework) - Word study will occur in class readings as well as work with class novels Together, we can make our children more aware, more empathetic, stronger in self-esteem, and more confident in their ability to go off into the world and make something marvelous of themselves. We can be empowered through reading and writing.

Homework Either have everything completed and present or not Missing H.W. assignments or materials will also be signed for at that time on the Behavior Management Chart Make reading a part of your family. It’s the best gift you can give your child.

Writing and Grammar Grammar (4-Levels) Writing (6+1 Traits) Narrative Expository Descriptive Argumentative Research Report Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions Grammar (4-Levels) 8 parts of speech Subject, Predicate Phrases Clauses Types of Sentences

Library We visit every two weeks during English for 25 minutes. Students are allowed to check out 3 books. They must check out at least one. Students are required to have 1 pleasure reading book with them everyday in English. This can be a library book or a book brought from home.

Mrs. Peterson special education teacher, 6-1 “If you look for the good, you will find it.”

Team website http://www.team6-1.weebly.com

Passport -Students use these for various reasons: -How you can help: Passes- Students only have 9 per quarter. Schedule Passwords- School login info/PowerSchool Homework -How you can help: Check Passports, PowerSchool, and Purple Sheets once a week Encourage the Life-skill of organization Encourage High School/College readiness

Homework Folder -Purple folder given at registration. -Students place homework for the class periods in this folder. This folder would best operate with a “To Do” side and a “Completed” side. Class notes and passed back assignments should NOT be kept in the purple folder. -Team Behavior Sheet is also stored in the front or back pocket of this folder. - Team Behavior Sheet needs to be signed by a parent/guardian every Friday. -Brought home every night and viewed by parents every evening.

Let’s work together.

REmind 1 More way for open communication between teacher/parents/students.  Quick/Easy set-up for students and parents. Teacher is the only person sending messages. We can text you, and you can text us. We don’t have your number, and you don’t have mine. We will send out reminders for quizzes, tests, projects, or just messages for fun. 

ASSIGNMENTS Your student can find their daily assignments written on the homework board in the hall, on the assignment board within each of the classrooms, and on the teachers’ websites.

Volunteer information In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers must complete a volunteer application form / criminal background check request and be approved as a volunteer prior to volunteering.  Due to the state processing time, this form must be completed at least 4 - 6 weeks prior to the event in which the volunteer chooses to participate in. http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/about-us/volunteer-connection

Thank you for coming out tonight Thank you for coming out tonight! We are looking forward to a year full of growth and exploration together!