Open House Grade Six Monday, September 24, :00 to 8:00

11/17/2015 Tonight’s Agenda Who’s Who Mission Statement Classroom Policies Grade Six Curriculum Homework Friday Folders Parent Conferences Grading Special Events Closing

Who’s Who Principal: Betsy Boulanger Special Education Administration:  Wendy Ryder  Sharon Lyons Curriculum Specialist  Literacy/Social Studies: Melissa Bettencourt  Math/Science: Mary Pelrine WIN Interventionists:  Susan Olmsted  Mary Eileen Walsh School Counselors:  Catie Nasser - Counselor  Brianna McCorkell – School Psychologist

11/17/2015 The Sixth Grade Team:  Nicole Anderson- Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies  Dierdre Baker-Science  Jeanne Bentley-Social Studies  Keira Clemenzi-Mathematics  Casey Harris-Mathematics  Walter Huston- Math, Literacy  Nancy Jones-Literacy  Louise King – Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies  Abby McCarthy-Literacy  Carrie Windmiller- Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies

11/17/2015 Mission Statement Our mission is to educate students to be responsible, independent, and life long learners.

11/17/2015 Classroom Policies School Schedule (Blue/Gold)  8:30-8:45 Homeroom  8:45-10:15 Block One  10:15-10:55 Specialists  10:55-12:25 Block Two  12:25-12:50 WIN  12:55-1:35 Recess & Lunch  1:37-2:55 Block Three  2:55-3:00 Homeroom Homework Expectations  Math  ELA  Science  Social Studies

Snacks Students will have a snack during their 2 nd period block at 10:55 am. Please make that they bring healthy snacks to eat. * Cookies and candy are not healthy! Water bottles are encouraged!

Literacy Reading/Writing Workshop  Author process  Spelling/Vocabulary  Grammar  Word Study  Work Stations  Various Genres  Student Choice  THINKING about books; within and beyond  Book Reviews/Presentations  Read Aloud  Poetry

Mathematics Math in Focus Program  Ratios and Proportional Relationships  Statistics and Probability  Expressions and Equations  The Number System  Geometry Number in the News Math Minutes Math Journals Enrichment Land Yacht Project

Science Prentice Hall Program Units of Study:  Science Inquiry  Scientific Method  Engineering Design Process  Matter  Chemistry of Matter  Heat Energy  Motion and Forces  Graphing Hands-on Learning

Social Studies World Cultures: geography, history, cultures, and current events. Resources- book, CD, online. Mapping Skills Projects-  Adopt a Country  World Cultures Day Website:

Science and Social Studies You will have 3 academic blocks each day. Math ELA Science or Social Studies A calendar will be given to let students know when they will have Science and Social Studies.

Specialists Specialists are following a 6 day schedule Art (twice in a 6 day rotation) Computers Library Music Physical Education

What I Need (WIN) Our team works throughout the year to provide instructional support and enrichment for students as needed.

Projects and Technology We do a lot of projects! The use of technology is highly important in our classrooms and on assignments. Students are encouraged to use the computer for typing and research on projects. Please make sure to focus on the DUE DATE of each project and assignment to ensure that you have ample time for printing.

Assignment Book Each student has received an Assignment Book. Homework will be recorded in each class. Students are expected to take their Assignment Book home with them each night and complete all of their homework.

Homework Homework will be given every night during the school week. We average about 20 minutes for each subject, each night. Students are responsible for all work completion, including absences. Parents and students will be alerted about all incomplete assignments in the Friday Folder each week and students are expected to complete these assignments over the weekend.

Friday Folders Students will bring home a yellow folder every Friday for parents to see and sign. Students will return the folder to their homeroom teacher the following Monday. This folder will show any work that the student has not completed/completed for the week. The student will be asked to complete the work over the weekend. This is a valuable communication tool.

11/17/2015 Student, Parent, & Teacher Communication Progress Reports Report Card Friday Folders Conferences: December and March

11/17/2015 Parent Conferences Conferences will be held with your child’s homeroom teacher on:  Thursday, December 6, 2012  Friday, December 7, 2012 Please feel free to contact a teacher directly with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have. Contact information is posted on

11/17/2015 Sixth Grade Activities Help Everyone Respect Others Program Olweus Program Read to Feed Author Visits Student Council D.A.R.E. Program Walk for Kyle History Hikes Fuller Meadow Reading Museum of Science Presentation World Cultures Special Presentations and Activities Nature’s Classroom

It’s not too late to sign up! November “At Nature's Classroom students take an active role in their education by participating in exciting hands-on interdisciplinary classes.”

11/17/2015 Q&A Please feel free to ask a general question about Sixth Grade at this time.

11/17/2015 Thank You We are all looking forward to a successful school year. ~Grade 6 Team