1. Welcome to 6th Grade Curriculum Night!
Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Greer, Mr. Pomponio,
Ms. Smith and Mrs. Williams
Lindsey Elementary

2. What are the school hours?
The earliest students should arrive at school is 7:30.
Our students will go to the gym if they arrive before 7:45.
School begins at 7:55 and students are considered tardy if they arrive after that time.
If your child is absent, please send a note, (not an ) the day they return to school.
Our students are dismissed at 2:55 each day.

3. What is my child’s daily schedule?
For students in Barnes and Greer: For students in Pomponio, Smith and Williams:
7:45 – 8:00 Homeroom 7:45 – 8:00 Homeroom
8:05 – 8:50 Specials 8:05 – 8:50 Specials
8:55 – 10:55 Block 1 8:55 – 10:15 Block 1
10:55 – 11:25 Recess 10:20 – 10:55 Block 2
11:25 – 11:55 Lunch 10:55 – 11:25 Recess
11:55 – 12:40 Round Up 11:25 – 11:55 Lunch
12:45 – 2:50 Block 2 11:55 – 12:40 Round Up
12:45 – 1:25 Block 2
1:30 – 2:50 Block 3

4. What will my child learn this year in language arts?
Understanding/Analysis of literary texts
Understanding/Analysis of informational texts
Understanding/Analysis across genres
Narrative writing
Expository writing
Poetry
Reader’s Theater/Drama
Character Analysis
Research

5. Independent Reading Makes a Difference
Percentile Rank
Minutes of Text Reading per Day
Estimated Number of Words Read per Year 98
90.7
4,733,000 90
40.4
2,357,000 70
21.7
1,168,000 50
12.9
601,000 20
3.1
134,000 10
1.6
51,000

7. What will my child learn this year in math?
Add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals
and integers
Compare and Order Rational Numbers
Ratios, Rates and Proportions
Geometry and Measurement including Area and Volume
Graphing on the Coordinate Plane
Customary and Metric Measurement
Data Analysis: Graphs, Plots, and Measures of Center / Measures of Spread
Introduction to Algebra: Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
Financial Literacy
Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Checking Accounts
Credit Reports
Paying for College
How annual salaries, jobs, educational levels and lifetime income are related

8. What will my child learn this year in science?
Scientific investigations and reasoning
Elements, compounds, & mixtures
Physical & Chemical Properties
Renewable & Nonrenewable resources
Energy Transformations
Force & motion
Plate Tectonics
Rocks & Minerals
Solar System
Organisms & Ecosystems

9. What will my child learn this year in social studies?
Basic Geography – 5 Themes
Place
Location
Region
Movement
Human/Environment Interaction
Latin America
Europe
Asia
Middle East/Southwest Asia
Africa
Australia/Antarctica/Oceania

10. How will grades be determined for my child?
Acceptable graded work: daily written work, projects, lab work, presentations, tests, quizzes, homework
60% Daily work / homework
40% Tests, quizzes and projects
Opportunity for re-doing work due to failure
(69 and below)
Allen ISD guidelines for late work

11. Will my child have homework this year?
We believe in homework at Lindsey Elementary!
We promise that homework will…
Comply to district guidelines concerning the recommended number of minutes students should spend completing homework – 60 minutes for 6th grade students.
Will NOT include new content, but will be an opportunity to practice skills we’re teaching in class

12. How can I stay informed of my child’s progress this year?
Skyward Family Access
Tuesday Folders
Progress Reports
Report Cards
Student Agendas / Planners
Lindsey website –
“Lindsey Low Down” PTA Newsletter
School messenger calls and s
Twitter – Follow us  
Call or us if you need anything! Our contact information is in your handbook 

13. Lindsey Elementary… A Leader in Me School
The Leader in Me is a process we will use to empower our students with leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Our goal is to help students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives in school and beyond.
Become self-reliant
Take initiative
Plan ahead
Set and track goals
Prioritize their time
Manage their emotions
Be considerate of others
Resolve conflicts
Find creative solutions
Value differences
We will integrate leadership development into existing school programs, curricula, and traditions. Specifically, The Leader in Me will provide opportunities for our students to participate in:
Goal setting
Data tracking
Student leadership roles
Student-led conferences
What is the Leader in Me?
Process we will use to empower our students with leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century
We will integrate leadership development into existing school programs, curricula, and traditions
We will help students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives in school and beyond.
LIM helps students learn how to:
Become self-reliant
Take initiative
Plan ahead

14. What Are the “7 Habits of Leadership” my child will learn this year?
Based on the work of Stephen and Sean Covey…
We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict. What are we going to do with that one chance?
~Stephen Covey

15. Habit 1: Be Proactive
I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

16. Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

17. Habit 3: Put First Things First
I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

18. Habit 4: Think Win-Win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. When conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution.

19. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoint. I listen to others without interrupting. I listen with my ears, my eyes, and my heart. I am confident voicing my ideas.

20. Habit 6: Synergize
I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek other people’s ideas because I know that by teaming with others, we an create better solutions than any one of us can alone.

21. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
I eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body). I learn in lot of ways and lots of places, not just a school (brain). I spend time with family and friends (heart). I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). I balance all four parts of myself.

22. What are the school-wide behavior expectations at Lindsey Elementary?

23. How will the staff recognize and encourage good student behavior?
Building relationships with students and a sense of community within our school are the foundations of our discipline plan. Prevention will be where we spend most of our time. Our goal is to eliminate misbehavior before it happens by communicating our expectations, modeling good character, and teaching appropriate social skills and problem-solving.
Let’s celebrate great student behavior through:
LSTAR Coupons/Lone Star Loot
Teaching about the 7 Habits and good character
Classroom Incentives
Positive Behavior Referral Form
Shine Time: Nine-Weeks School Spirit Rallies
Special Notes, s, and Phone Calls Home

24. Do Lindsey teachers view misbehavior as a learning opportunity for students?
Absolutely!
Our role is to assist the student in taking ownership of their behavior and see the consequences as a logical result of their choice. This will occur through our conversations with students after misbehavior occurs.
We realize no behavior technique will have a lasting, positive result if it’s not delivered with compassion, empathy, or understanding.
Consequences will be as individualized as possible.
Whole class/group punishment is not the Lindsey Way. Teachers will not withhold recess or other privileges from the entire class in response to misbehavior of a few or even many. It’s the responsibility of the teacher to determine which students are not following our school-wide expectations and provide consequences to those students.

25. Birthday Celebrations at School
Due to district policies and possible classroom allergies, parents will NOT be able to supply the class with any food items in celebration of a child’s birthday. This includes cupcakes, candy, cake, etc. Another option that parents could consider is to send a goody bag for each student in your child’s class. NO CANDY will be allowed in these goody bags, but you could include items such as stickers, pencils, small “treasures,” etc.
It is also important to note that students will not be allowed to hand out birthday party invitations at school. Parents can provide permission for their address to be shared with other families in the class. This allows parents to send Evites and communicate with one another about birthdays, playdates, etc. The Lindsey PTA also provides a family directory to all members in an effort to encourage communication between classes/grade levels.

26. A Few Words About Afternoon Dismissal
Lindsey Elementary staff members work hard each day to ensure
252 Bus Riders + 46 Daycare Riders Kids Club Attendees Car Riders/Walkers Are Returned Safely Home in the Span of Approximately 20 Minutes!
If you come to campus each afternoon to pick up your child…
Be sure to bring your Student Safety Sign
Display it in your car window
Show it to staff members working the Parent Waiting Area
If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan for the day, please be sure to notify the school office and teacher BEFORE 2:00 pm.
We realize our procedures may, at times, be a bit inconvenient for parents, but are in place to ensure student safety. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support each afternoon!

27. How can I volunteer at Lindsey?
Through PTA
Please don’t forget to join!! Membership forms are located on our school website (“Parents” tab, then “PTA”)
Watch DOGS
Jodi Measels, School Counselor, is the contact person.
Other volunteer opportunities, including but not limited to:
Field Trip Chaperone
Tuesday Folder Helper
At Home Tasks
Laminating / Cutting
Supplies for Science Labs / Activities
Classroom Parties
* Please make sure you have a completed background check on file, if you’d like to volunteer!

28. Do you have a grade level handbook?
Yes, we do! You can find it on our 6th grade Lindsey webpage under the tab “Curriculum Night”
It contains critical information that touches on the ins and outs of Lindsey Elementary.
The handbook also goes into more depth on the topics discussed this evening.
We will send home a copy of the back page in your student’s Tuesday folder next week for you to sign and return after you and your child have had a chance to discuss everything inside!

29. Questions?
Should we run out of time, or should you have a question you would rather have answered privately, please fill out a question sheet and leave it with us 

30. Where do I go for Session #2?
1st Grade – Library – Room 140
2nd Grade – Science Lab – Room 215
3rd Grade –Art Lab – Room 223