Your teachers are: * Mrs. Barshinger– language arts * Mrs. Flay- language arts * Mr. Minich- math/science * Mrs. Winemiller- math/geography * Mrs. Young– learning support * Mrs. Andrews

6 th Grade Survival Kit  Zippered binder (with large rings)  1 set of 5 dividers/tabs  1 pencil pouch  1 pack of pencils  1 pack of lined notebook paper  1 chapter book for independent reading  1 magnet (for locker use)  1 dry erase marker  1 highlighter

A Day in the Life of a 6 th Grader! A Day in the Life of a 6 th Grader! 8:15-8:40= homeroom \ 8:40-12:25= morning classes, special 12:25-1:05= LUNCH and RECESS 1:05-2:35= afternoon classes 2:35-3:20= IE 3:20-3:35 = dismissal

Specials Include…  Physical Education = 3 classes per cycle  Art = 1 class per cycle  Music = 1 class per cycle  Health/Guidance (1 MP) = 1 class per cycle  Computer/Library = 1 class per cycle, per semester

Lockers and Organization 3  Your child will be given 3 locker breaks a day! One - right away in the morning…need to get everything for morning classes Two – right before recess…need to get everything for afternoon classes Three – at the end of the day…get everything to go home  So, Your child needs to be ORGANIZED!!!

Homework and Assignment Books  Your child will have homework at times.  All assignments must be written in an ORGANIZED assignment book!  Daily Assignments will be posted online.  Organization is the key to a successful sixth grade year!

Team Optimism Let’s check out the Team Optimism Website! Go to Dallastown Intermediate School  Go to Yellow Community TEAM OPTIMISM  Homework

Absences, Tardiness, Appointments and Educational Trips prior  Have your child check-in with their teachers after returning from an absence or prior to a planned absence.  After 3 days, the team will organize homework and have it in the office for pick-up.

English Language Arts one grade  Your child will receive one grade for Language Arts.  We will be working as a team. Please all of us if you have a language arts question.

Reading- Mrs. Barshinger  Reading Workshop will include… Interactive read aloud Shared reading Independent reading  Reading Units Fiction and nonfiction strategies Features and elements Genres

Writing- Mrs. Flay and Mrs. Young  Writing Workshop will include… Everyday editing Word Work Sacred Writing Time Mini-lessons Workshop  Writing Units Memoir Informative Persuasive

Book Discussion- Mrs. Barshinger, Mrs. Flay and Mrs. Young  Book Themes Overcoming Obstacles Character in a Series Historical Fiction Author Study

Math Book Online  Go to Mrs. Winemiller’s webpage for access to log on.  Each student will receive their own unique login and password.  There are even apps available to support our curriculum!

Content Classes  Geography- Mrs. Winemiller Geography Book Online  See Mrs. Winemiller’s webpage for directions and password.  Science- Mr. Minich Science Book Online  See Mr. Minich’s webpage for instructions.

Parent Volunteers  If you are willing and able to help us with projects or prep work for classrooms during school hours, please fill out an index card with: Your name Phone number Availability