Grade 6: LC 2 Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open House August 21, :40 to 6:10 pm Strings Room

LC Structure and Purpose Group of 120 Students 6 Core Teachers: Math, Science, English/Social Studies Support: EAL, Counselor, and School Therapist Collaboration & Communication between all the core teachers Meet regularly with Student Support Team Fun, Service

LC Communication Formal Parent Conferences By Appointment Student Led Conferences Oct & March Semester Reports & Power School Parent Portal Moodle JISNet Bulletins/ Homework Site

Learning Community 2

Marisa Medina English & Social Studies Hometowns: Cordoba, Argentina & South Africa

Cathy Craig English & Social Studies Home: Michigan-USA

Jenn Call English & Social Studies Hometown: El Paso, Texas-Usa

Richard Miller Science Hometown: Detroit, Michigan USA

Dave Stutz Math Hometown: Rimini, Montana USA

Gretchen Curtis Science/Math Home: Maine-USA

Caroline Elsbury EAL Hometown: Isleworth, London, UK

Kendel Leet Counselor Home: Vermont, USA

Kris Carlson School Therapist Home: Maryland USA

English & Social Studies Workshop and Inquiry

English: Reading/Writing Workshop Framework Skillful reading and writing is developed through some essentials components: Explicit teaching and Coaching- Mini Lessons- Application Time / Choice (”Just right” Authentic Texts) Time to reflect, share, and Confer In Workshop Model we believe that the one doing the Reading, Writing, speaking and sharing, is also the one doing the Learning!

Important Information Homework Materials

Social Studies 4 units Integrated Service learning

Science

Science - Expect Feedback in Three Areas

Science - Homework

Math

Homework Challenge by choice & color levels Units Flipped classroom Resources Grading BIG questions Information Session for Parents Date - TBA

Grade-book Snapshot

Important Dates Advisory Retreat September 12th and 13th Student Led Conferences Thursday, October 10th Thursday, March 20

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