1. WELCOME To 6 TH Grade at FSS Mrs. Estacion, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Geminert

2. Meet the Teachers Mrs. Estacion- will be teaching math and science this year to all sixth graders. Mrs. Smith- will be the language arts and social studies teacher for all sixth graders. Mrs. Geminert-will be the Learning Center teacher responsible for 6 th grade. We are working together to prepare students for a successful transition to Potter next year. This gives the students the opportunity to have multiple teachers, and work on their organizational skills. We are encouraging the students to own their learning and take an active leadership role in their education.

3. Staying in the Loop Mrs. Estacion restacion@fuesd.orgrestacion@fuesd.org 760-695-9563 http://www.fuesd.k12.ca.us/Domain/1116 Mrs. Smith jsmith@fuesd.orgjsmith@fuesd.org 760-695-9564 http://www.fuesd.k12.ca.us/Domain/194 Mrs. Geminert- mgeminert@fuesd.org 760-695-9569mgeminert@fuesd.org http://www.fuesd.k12.ca.us/Domain/974

4. Daily Schedule 8:05 Bell Rings 8:05 - 8:35 ELD (starting next Tuesday…) 8:35-9:45Language Arts/Math 9:45-10:00 Recess 10:00-10:45 Small Groups 10:45-11:15Social Studies/ Science Switch 11:15-12:00 Language Arts/Math 12:00-12:40Lunch 12:40-1:40Small Groups 1:40-2:10Social Studies/Science 2:10-2:20 Leader in Me/Dismissal

5. Things to Remember Library- Tuesday and Thursday PE- Tuesday, Friday and every other Wednesday Communication Folders- Every Wednesday, to be signed and returned on Thursday Electronic Communication-PeachJar We need your email!

6. Successful 6 th grade students… Demonstrate leadership skills/ Leader in Me-7 Habits Use their planner Complete class and home assignments Use their time wisely Come to class prepared Actively listen and participate

7. Homework Math- Homework will consist of 2-3 pages a week. It will always be review/skills practice. Language Arts- Homework will consist of reading 20-30 minutes a night. Occasionally classwork may come home to finish.

8. Earth Science www.macmillanmh.com 2002 edition State California

12. Online Social Studies Textbook www.glencoe.com -online text, study helps… Username - DSACCA06 Password - BWpjKN28

14. Social Studies On-line Textbook User Name: DSACCA06 Password: BWpjkN28