Welcome Parents & Students Please choose a desk and place personal materials inside All community materials should be placed in specified basket or closet Write name (first & last) on index card provided on desk –*Seats may change for the first day, but materials will remain in specific desk.

Welcome to PCIS 6 th Grade Mrs. Hamel

8 years teaching experience 3 rd year at PCIS - 6 th grade 6 years teaching in NJ West Chester University, PA –BS Education - Minor: Reading Georgian Court University, NJ –Masters in Administration and Leadership in Education

Questions If at any time during the evening you have a question, please write it on an index card and drop it in the “Questions” bin. I will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.

Class Assignments Hamel – Math & Science McElroy – Language Arts SS – Homeroom teachers

Daily Schedule 8:10 – 8:40 Homeroom 8:40 – 9:40 Math or Reading 9:50 – 10:20 Library/Guidance/Intervention 10:20 – 10:50 Physical Education 11:00 – 11:55 Science or Language 12:05 – 12:30 Lunch 12:40 – 1:20 Social Studies 1:25 – 2:25 Math or Reading 2:30 – 3:30 Science or Language 3:40 Dismissal

Recreational Reading And Scores on Standardized Tests % RankMins of Reading/Day

Math Saxon Math Series 10 Power Up –Review Basic Facts = foundation 15 Direct Instruction – new lesson 30 Independent/small group/ one on one instruction Test/Quiz after 5 lessons HW every night

Science Space and Earth Science NASA Explorer School –Coca Cola Space Science Center - Mission –Digital Learning Network –Planet Hopping –Video Conference with NASA (VA or CA) –Space related objectives cross curricular

Reading/ Language Treasures Reading Program ARI Strategies Small group by level (differentiated instruction) Centers Spelling & Mechanics

Technology Across the Curriculum –Computer Lab –ELMO Projector –Smart Board –LCD Presenter –SKYPE –Classroom Computers / Laptops –MAC integration with iPads

Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting –Author Roxanne Kriete Greeting Share Positive Reinforcement Various Rewards

Hot topics! Electronic Devices * Phone calls will not be made home throughout the day by student. *Any changes in dismissal should be made by 2:30 by calling main office. Dress Code GUM *Purses - in closet at all times. NO Medications!

Hot topics! Facebook –friends and family Birthdays –Meet your child in the lunchroom.

Consequences Verbal Warning Silent Lunch Parent Behavior Notice Call Parents Conference with Parents & Administrator

Grading Procedures A = B = C = D = F = Please sign all graded papers in Falcon Folders _____________ Parent Signature

Falcon Folder Graded papers received on Tuesday evening –Papers will be stapled together with a behavior notice on top. –Return all graded papers on Wednesdays to be placed in permanent files. –Sign next to date & behavior notice –Progress Reports

Homework Policy The students will have homework in Math and Reading every night. This will consist of both reinforcement and skill building activities. (For example D.E.A.R. time in Reading and fact review in Math). All homework is written in a planner provided by the school. It will be reviewed and signed each day by Mrs. Hamel. Please you’re your child’s planner every night. This is how I know that you are aware of the daily homework and upcoming tests and projects. Homework is a grade and is a percentage in a student’s final semester grade. If a child misses a homework assignment, they will bring home a missing homework slip that is signed by me, the student, and then a parent.

Student Information Card Name: ________________________ Birthday: _________________ Mother: __________________ Cell/Work phone:__________________ Home phone:__________________ Father: __________________ Cell/Work phone:__________________ Home phone:__________________ Child resides with:___________________ Parent Signature: ___________________ Guardian address:__________________________________________ Allergies: ______________________________________________________ Information Packet – 1 st Day of School Information card & parent survey

Contact Information School Phone (334) Room 407/405