Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class Room 11 August 27, 2015 Back to School Night Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class Room 11 August 27, 2015

Agenda Welcome and introduction Curriculum Assessment Math Language Arts/Reading Social Studies Science Assessment Walker Creek Science Camp Communications Volunteer Opportunities Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Curriculum Math program : Language Arts/Reading: College Prep Math (CPM) Parent Info Night: Sept. 22nd, 6:00-7:30 @ Rocklin Event Center Parent Support website Video: “We Can Learn Anything” (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset) Video: “Why is Math Taught Differently Now?” Accelerated Math Language Arts/Reading: Junior Great Books Prentice Hall Literature Text Daily Language Instruction/Spelling 40 Book Challenge Less emphasis on AR points/goal More emphasis on developing a love of reading and exposure to a variety of genres.

Curriculum, cont. Social Studies: Science: Spanish Holt Ancient Civilizations Science: MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Earth Science Spanish Full immersion Spanish class (30 minutes, twice a week)

Assessment Report cards are based on demonstrated proficiency of state standards. Report card has been updated to reflect new state standards and parent information meetings are scheduled. Sierra parents: Nov. 5th, 6:30-7:30 @ Rocklin Elementary California Standards Testing (Smarter Balanced) Math and English Language Arts Does not influence report card

6th Grade Trip to Walker Creek October 19-23, 2015 Informational meeting for students and parents: Friday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m. $385 per student (fund-raisers?) Must be paid in full prior to departure Last day for all types of payment is October 9th. High School Chaperones Whitney H.S. juniors and seniors Any medications, prescription or OTC, need to be signed off by a physician.

Communications Website : http://ses.rocklinusd.org/subsites/Marie-Dodge/ Daily homework calendar Classroom handouts available to download Frequently updated progress reports Parent/Teacher Conference at the end of 1st trimester. 2nd Trimester conferences are optional. Contacting me: Email: ddodge@rocklin.k12.ca.us (best) Classroom phone: 788-7141, ext. 311

Volunteer Opportunities Art Docent helper* Room Mom (organizes parties and other events)* Working with students (math, writing, science)* Grading student work Prep work Copying, scanning, laminating Field Trip chaperones* Scholastic Book Club orders IB Binder maintenance * Requires fingerprint clearance

Visit the school’s website for more information Video: The PYP in Practice 6th Grade Units of Inquiry (see class website) PYP portfolios (binders) finally go home at the end of 6th grade!

Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies. Please avoid sending food with the following: *PEANUTS * TREE NUTS *STRAWBERRIES *CHOCOLATE *DAIRY At least label it to avoid accidental ingestion!!

PTC Please support them!! FUNd Run is October 2nd

Wish List *Small vacuum *Swap drawers/craft cart

Questions or Comments?