1. 6th Grade Parent Night
Mrs. McFalls
Mrs. Watson

2. Policies and Procedures
Review Homework Policy
Planners must be filled out
Review Class Dojo
Signed Quizzes and Tests
Parent Portal
Snack Time: Students may have a snack during the break between 2nd and 3rd periods, if they have one.
Best time to get in touch with us – Mrs. Watson’s
Water in the classroom
Phone/cell phone use by students
Transportation notices must be to office

3. Classroom Websites (coming soon: CANVAS)
Use the school website for general announcements
Students will use CANVAS to access files, websites, and information
DOJO is a great way to be notified about tests, quizzes, and projects

4. Math
Common Core Website
EC time will be met in class 5 days a week. AIG time will be met in class 3 times a week
Textbooks: No textbooks will be assigned to students. However, students may keep an old book at home. Students will have access to the math book online – Bring an address for your child to Mrs. Watson to be approved by the county office. Once the address has been approved you and your child can set up an account with Carnegie.
Benchmark Testing: There will be a math benchmark test at the end of every 9-week grading period. This test will count as a test grade for the students. (this will be all subjects)
Importance of Math Journal

5. ELA
Long term assignment expectations—dates posted in class and on website
Reading logs: notes about reading-questions, predictions, new vocabulary, location in text (page and paragraph)
Lexicon: The New Spelling
Emphasis on vocabulary building and spelling in context
Building vocabulary through reading and integrating words across the curriculum
Therefore, no spelling grade given, but writing scores will include spelling component

6. Science Science Fair: Fall, regional fair December
An opportunity for your child to explore on their own
Some in class work, experimentation at home
Document, document, document!
NC Essential Standards Curriculum
Access to textbooks online—Discovery Techbook

7. Social Studies
Our focus will be on mapping and the earliest people/civilizations (BC) up to the 1400s (AD).
Following an intense focus on map skills, our first stop will study the age of hunter-gatherers.
Mix of lecture, projects, papers, Discovery Tech
Internet access

8. Upcoming Assignments 1st period: Chapter 1 math test Thursday, 9-1
2nd period: Chapter 2 math test Wednesday, 9-2
5 themes of geography quiz tomorrow
Science safety quiz Thursday, 9-1
1st reading project due Friday, September 23rd

9. After School Tutoring/Review
Will begin first week in October
Math sessions (covering a variety of topics from class or EOG review) will be held on Wednesday from 2:35-3:15
Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop will be held on Thursday afternoons from 2:35-3:15. These sessions will cover a variety of topics discussed in class, provide an opportunity for in-depth writing conferencing, and EOG review skills. Session topics will be determined by the students present.
Students need to make transportation arrangements at least one day in advance and sign up for after school sessions so that we know who to expect. Sessions will begin promptly at 2:35; after school snacks will be permitted if students bring their own. A note or is required for students to stay after school for ANY reason.

10. Possible Field Trips
Catawba Science Center, possibly joint w/ Parkway to provide social time prior to high school (Fall, probably late October)
ASU campus experience(Spring, usually April) with a fun dining out experience
Ski Trip (February?)
Discovery Place (Genghis Khan Exhibit - November)

11. Wish List Paper Towels (limited school supply) Tissues
Snacks for field trips (we will let you know when we need these)
Gently used books for class libraries
Gift cards to Food Lion and Little Caesars for class rewards
Personal headphones for students