Sixth Grade at Lincoln Reach for the STARS!

Mornings are full of learning!  We change classes in the morning.  Mrs. Timpke teaches Social Studies.  Mr. Ericksen teaches Writing.  Ms. Sume teaches Science. CHANGE

Afternoons are exciting!  Reading and other language arts opportunities abound!  We have reading and math intervention and enrichment with the help of our tutors.  We also do math! Math rocks! IMAGINE

We Teach Organization  Students need a backpack or bag.  Students need a 1 ½ inch binder.  With 5 dividers  They will keep notes and home work BEHIND each subject’s divider.  We will use a calendar planner sheet.  The plastic communication pocket is for notes and graded papers going home or back to school. Check it often and take out items that don’t need to be signed or returned. RESPONSIBILITY

Grade level Expectations  Read 30 minutes 5 nights a week and record it! Date/ Minutes Read Book Title/Author Summary (At least 3 sentences.) Parent Initials Monday Date ______ Minutes read ______ Name _______________________________ Week of ______________ Due on ____________ Reading Log for reading done outside school hours. This Reading Log is due each Monday and it is graded! JR Complete Sentences! CARING

Reading Log, continued Sunday Date ______ Minutes read ______ Goal: 150 minutes per week Total minutes read: ___________ Did you meet your goal? Yes No Parent Signature ________________________________ In three or more sentences, tell me about your favorite portion of what you read this week: TRUSTWORTHINESS

Behavior  Lynx Card – earn Fabulous Friday activity with few punches!  Tickets – entered in Friday drawings! Great Job! Good Character HONESTY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Behavior Responsibility Caring Respect Trustworthiness Citizenship Fairness Wednesday Tuesday Monday Thursday Friday responsibility Friday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday academic LINCOLN LYNX CARD IMAGINE YOUR POTENTIAL Name ____________________________ Week of ___________ to ___________ SIGNATURE bathroom

Language Arts  Students complete one per term.  Mrs. Timpke will teach expectations and assign the type of book. INTEGRITY Book Reports: Writing : Students will write every day! There may be some writing begun in school that will be worked on at home.

Science Fair  All students do an experimental project.  We teach the scientific method.  We will work on it at school, but some will need to be done at home.  Family support is needed. CHARACTER

Country Report  This is a year-long project.  Mrs. Timpke will make this assignment.  Help will be given at school.  Family support will be needed. EXPLORE

Great Field Trips  Science Movie  Ice Skating or some other fun activity  STARBASE (STEM) camp at Hill AFB DREAM

Opportunities  Home Team (student council)  Orchestra  Math/Science Olympiad  Pentathlon  Reflections (art) FAIRNESS

Dress Code  Official dress code is in the parent handbook on the Lincoln website.  Shorts/skirts need to be mid-thigh or longer.  No spaghetti straps.  No see through tops.  Shirts should be long enough to cover the torso while sitting or bending.  All underclothing should be covered. DIGNITY

Graduation  We have a formal graduation with diplomas, medals, trophies, and ribbons  Have your child set some goals:  Academic  Behavior  Character  Improvement  Leadership  Participation CITIZENSHIP

Volunteers Needed  Math Tutoring M-Th in the afternoon.  Reading Groups M-Th in the afternoon.  Fabulous Friday fun activity from 12:55-1:25. We need a coordinator and planners/helpers.  Art on Friday from 11:50-12:35. Need coordinator and helpers.  Room Parents/Party Planners!/other  Sign up sheets are available  at open house  All month from teacher RESPECT

Fun!  We love 6 th graders!  We have fun while learning:  Hands-on math and science  Collaboration with peers  Great school and grade level activities EXCITEMENT