1. Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night 2016-2017
Mr. Incudine
Ms. Koch
Mr. Moral
Ms. Silks
Ms. Sobel

2. 6th Grade Language Arts & Science by homeroom Team Approach
Math- Ms. Silks/Mr. Incudine &
Ms. Koch
Social Studies- Ms. Sobel & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine

3. Language Arts Journeys: Assessments Book Projects
30 Lessons
Reading
Writing
Grammar
Spelling
Vocabulary
Assessments
-weekly quizzes
Book Projects
- 4 per Marking Period

4. 6th Grade Research Project
Replaces Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA)
Completed with homeroom
In the Spring

5. Math Glencoe Math-consumable text (2 volumes)
Quarter 1: Ratios and Proportions
Quarter 2: The Number System
Quarter 3: Expressions and Equations
Quarter 4: Geometry & Statistics and Data

6. Math Pre-Assessments through GoSoapBox.com Differentiated instruction
Student Reflection
Teacher led lesson
Classwork and homework practice
Review before quizzes or tests

7. Math Resources Video tutors and online resources on ConnectEd
Additional resources and videos on SFE 6th Grade Math Webpage
Math Help with Mrs. Gudusky, Math Specialist

8. Science Topics: One Marking Period Each
Scientific Method and Variables
Biomes/Environments & Animals
Levers and Pulleys
Earth, Sun, and Moon

9. Social Studies Ancient Civilizations
The Fertile Crescent
Egypt and Nubia
India and China
Mesoamerica
District Assessments at end of each unit

10. D.A.R.E. - 10-12 lessons Decision-making with Officer Lee Crawford,
Upper Makefield P.D.

11. Homework Expectations
Approximately minutes per night
Meets Expectation
Fewer than 4 missed assignments
Approaching the Expectation
4-5 missed assignments
Improvement Needed
6 or more missed assignments

12. 7th Grade Course Recommendations
Early Spring
Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD
Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance
Middle School Visit

13. Sixth Grade Events 6th Grade Pretzel Sales Penny Challenge
Holiday Celebrations
Blue and White After School Event
CR District Track Meet
Class Trip
6th Grade Picnic

14. Classroom Visits & Conference Sign-ups
Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine:
Room 1
Ms. Silks:
Room 2
Ms. Sobel:
Room 3
Ms. Koch:
Room 4