1. Welcome to Sixth Grade! Avon Grove Intermediate School

2. schedule 8:10-8:30Homeroom 8:30-10:00Block 1 10:05-10:45Special 1 10:50-11:30Special 2 11:35-1:00Block 2 1:05-1:45Lunch/ Recess 1:50-3:15Block 3 3:15Dismissal

3. SPECIALS CYCLES 4 cycles including: Art Art Science Lab (Chemistry Unit) Science Lab (Chemistry Unit) Technology Technology Music Music Physical Education/ Health (every cycle) Physical Education/ Health (every cycle)

4. Math Teachers Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mrs. Vaughn (Orange) Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Flood (Purple) Mrs. Bennett (Purple).

5. Learning support math teachers Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Tinney

6. mathematics concepts Emphasis on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Emphasis on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Oral and written communication about mathematics. Oral and written communication about mathematics. Alternative strategies encouraged and valued. Alternative strategies encouraged and valued. Actively engaged in working with materials and with peers to solve mathematical problems Actively engaged in working with materials and with peers to solve mathematical problems Math maintenance sheets. Math maintenance sheets.

7. course 1 topics Numbers & Operations fractions decimals whole numbers Data & Statistics Algebraic Concepts Measurements Number Theory Geometry Probability 3D Figures & Surface Area Ratios & Proportions Integers & Coordinate Planes

8. course 2 topics Decimals and Integers Exponents, Factors, and Fractions Operations With Fractions Equations and Inequalities Ratios, Rates, and Proportions Percents Geometry Measurement Patterns and Rules Graphing in the Coordinate Plane Display / Analyze Data Using Probability

9. pre-algebra topics Algebraic Expressions & Integers One-Step Equations & Inequalities Decimals & Equations Factors, Fractions, & Exponents Operations with Fractions Ratios, Proportions, & Percents Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities Linear Functions & Graphing Spatial Thinking Area & Volume Right Triangles in Algebra Data Analysis and Probability Nonlinear Functions & Polynomials

10. online textbook Prentice Hall provides an online interactive textbook that your child will have access to. Username and password will be provided to the students. https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/

11. Language Arts teachers Mrs. Casarino (Blue) Mrs. Johnson (Blue) Ms. Bolt (Orange) Mrs. Goldovich (Orange) Mrs. Naylor (Red) Mr. Yohannan (Red) Mrs. Mantell (Purple) Mrs. Waldman (Purple).

12. Learning support LA teachers Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Holden Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Tinney

13. Language arts Concepts Understanding and using writing traits. Key concepts in written expression. Emphasis on progression. Writing and Research in ALL content areas. Study Skills Grammar Oral Presentation skills

14. reading UNITS Elements of Fictions Elements of Non-Fiction Elements of Poetry & Drama Literary Elements Persuasive Texts and Media http://go.hrw.com/gopages/la-li.html http://go.hrw.com/gopages/la-li.html Online Textbook: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/la-li.htmlhttp://go.hrw.com/gopages/la-li.html

15. social studies teachers Mrs. Casarino (Blue) Mrs. Johnson (Blue) Ms. Bolt (Orange) Mr. DeFelice (Orange) Mrs. Naylor (Red) Mr. Yohannan (Red) Mrs. Mantell (Purple) Mrs. Waldman (Purple).

16. social studies enduring understandings Humans adjust to life based on their physical surroundings and they alter those surroundings to meet their needs and wants. (Geography) Cooperation and conflict between groups of people have produced change in the world. (History) There are different levels of government; each has its own responsibilities to work to form a unified government. (Government) Trade influences economic structure and growth. (Economics)

17. social studies units Mesopotamia Egypt Greece Rome China

18. science teachers Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mr. DeFelice (Orange) Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Flood (Purple) Mrs. Bennett (Purple).

19. science big ideas Celestial bodies have patterns of movement based on the force of gravity. All objects obey universal laws relating force and motion. Systems interact with one another, have specific needs, and continually adapt and change. Relationships exist among organisms in different ecosystems. Composition of Matter

20. science units Astronomy Motion & Design Populations and Ecosystems Chemistry (Science Lab Special)

21. homework Typically given on a daily basis as determined by the teacher. Expected to be completed the next school day unless otherwise specified. Recorded in assignment books.

22. assignment books Excellent Parent/ Teacher communication tool. Excellent Parent/ Teacher communication tool. Must be carried to each class. Must be carried to each class. Homework is written down daily in class. Homework is written down daily in class. NONE is written if there is no homework. NONE is written if there is no homework. If a student loses it, they will have to pay for a new one. If a student loses it, they will have to pay for a new one. Responsibility Calendars should be kept with the assignment book. Responsibility Calendars should be kept with the assignment book.

23. responsibility calendar Calendars should be signed with every mark AND every Thursday night. Calendars should be signed with every mark AND every Thursday night. Helps students monitor their personal behaviors and identify traits where there is room for improvement. Helps students monitor their personal behaviors and identify traits where there is room for improvement. Communication tool between teachers, students, and parents. Communication tool between teachers, students, and parents.

24. teacher websites Accessible from AGSD homepage at http://www.avongrove.org/agis/teachweb.htmlhttp://www.avongrove.org/agis/teachweb.html Click on your child’s teacher’s name Please check for AGIS calendar, announcements, assignments, due dates…

25. Thursday folders All papers sent home will be in the folder (PTA, AGRA, etc…) All papers sent home will be in the folder (PTA, AGRA, etc…) Goes home with the youngest student at AGI. Goes home with the youngest student at AGI. Please ask your child to see their folder! Please ask your child to see their folder!

26. behavior expectations EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LEARN Be Respectful Be Safe Be Responsible Be Fair Do your personal best every day!

27. Edu link District communication system District communication system Automatically calls home for important information from AGI or the District Automatically calls home for important information from AGI or the District Snow Days Snow Days Reminders Reminders Emergencies Emergencies

28. map testing MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS 3 times a year 3 times a year 50-60 minutes typically (untimed) 50-60 minutes typically (untimed) Students will set goals for improvement Students will set goals for improvement Tool for teachers to differentiate instruction Tool for teachers to differentiate instruction More information at www.nwea.org More information at www.nwea.orgwww.nwea.org

29. wellness policy Full policy is located online at the Avon Grove Website. Full policy is located online at the Avon Grove Website. When sending food in for a birthday treat or party, it is school policy that the food be preapproved prior to being sent in. When sending food in for a birthday treat or party, it is school policy that the food be preapproved prior to being sent in. Water bottles are permitted in class. Water bottles are permitted in class. Please provide a healthy/ appropriate snack for your child. Please provide a healthy/ appropriate snack for your child. Keep in mind, many classrooms are nut free

30. field trips Sixth grade takes 2 field trips during the school year 1. 1.Trip 1 is an educational field trip related to the curriculum. 2. 2.Trip 2 is a celebratory field trip to mark the end of sixth grade. Both Trips are currently in the planning process. When locations have been determined, you will receive more information. **To chaperone a field trip you must have valid clearances on file with AGIS. If applying for clearances, please be aware it may take up to four weeks to get them in the mail.

31. q & a General questions? Please see your child’s homeroom teacher for their PSSA results. Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you and your child this year!