1. Welcome Parents!
Norman Borlaug
Back to School Night

2. Welcome to 6th Grade! Team 4
Borlaug Elementary is a caring community of learners
We respect ourselves and others
We make responsible choices
We are safe at school
We are proud to be the Borlaug Bulldogs
WOOF! WOOF!

3. Our Team Teachers Jill Michel michel.jill@iowacityschool.org
Katie Gaughan
Students and families!

4. Mary Gauthier School Secretary
Celeste Shoppa
Principal
Office hours are 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Phone number is
Voice mail is available 24 hours
a day.
addresses:
Mary Gauthier School Secretary

5. Important Start/End Times
7:30 Breakfast
7:40 Supervision begins outside
7:50 First bell
7:55 Tardy bell
7:55 Class begins
2:55 School Ends, (1:55 on Thursdays)
Please report all absences to the office.

6. A Typical Day Opening Math Whole Group Reading Writing
Specials (P.E., Music, Library, Art)
Language Arts
Lunch- 30 minutes
Small Group Reading
Social Studies
Recess- 20 minutes
Science
Closing

7. Specials Schedule Specials Days Other Information P.E.
4-27 minute periods weekly
* Bring tennis shoes!
MUSIC
2-27 minute periods weekly
ART
1-50 minute period weekly
LIBRARY
3-27 minute lab periods available weekly; 1-27 minute Media
* May check out 4 books.

8. Reading and Writing Our Curriculum Iowa Common Core on ICCSD website
Our Assessments:
FAST
DRA2
District Writing Assessment
Formative Assessments
Our Materials
Houghton Mifflin
Leveled Texts
Supplemental materials
Zaner-Bloser
Curriculum – State Standards found online at link above. We use “I can” statements so students know the objectives of the lessons.
Materials – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an updated series that focuses on all important elements of literacy. The series has many built in differentiation options to help meet the needs of all learners.
Leveled Texts – we use these in small group reading to help all students access grade level strategies and skills.
Supplemental materials- extra materials provide us the opportunity to extend for students who need a challenge and support those that need more instruction in certain areas.
Zaner-Bloser is our handwriting program.
Assessments –We use many different kinds of assessments to give us information about each child so that we meet them where they are and move them forward. DIBELS, a screener we give 3 times per year that is used to predict grade level success in reading. DRA 2- a diagnostic assessment used to find strengths and areas of opportunity, 2-3 times per year. Running records are used an a weekly, bi-weekly basis to monitor students strategies, accuracy, text level etc. District Writing assessment is given 2 times per year to look at students abilities in certain writing genres. Formative assessments are used in reading and writing on a frequent basis to help teachers know how to help students move forward toward grade level expectations.

9. Reading and Writing Reading
Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
Whole Group
Small Group
Writing
Teaching the Craft and Process
Whole Group
Small Group
Handwriting
Spelling

10. Math Our Curriculum Iowa Common Core on ICCSD website Our Materials
enVision Math 2.0
Our Assessments:
Fuchs & Fuchs Benchmark
Unit Pre and Post Tests
Formative Assessments

11. Math Topics: Understand Numerical & Algebraic Expressions
Solve Equations & Inequalities
Rational Numbers
Coordinate Geometry
Patterns & Equations
Fluently Divide Whole Numbers
Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide Decimals
Common Factors & Multiples
Ratio Concepts & Reasoning
Ratio Concepts: Rates & Percent
Divide Fractions by Fractions
Solve Area Problems
Solve Surface Area & Volume Problems
Measures of Center & Variability
Display & Summarize Data
This math program introduces concepts, routines, games, etc. at developmentally appropriate levels and then continues to reintroduce those concepts at more sophisticated levels as students progress through the grades.
The units we study are…
Large and small groups allow us to teach concepts to the class and then pull small groups to work on reteaching, review, and extensions. This variety inables us to provide what each student needs, right at their level.

12. Science “It’s not what you don’t know that hurts you.
Units of Study
Diversity of Life
Magnets and Motors
Weather on Earth
Chemical Interactions
Our Materials
FOSS Kits
“It’s not what you don’t know that hurts you.
It’s what you do know that ain’t so!”
-Mark Twain

13. Social Studies Health Focus: Focus - Personal Health and
Physical Activity
- Violence & Injury
Prevention
Communicable and Chronic Diseases
Consumer and Community Health
Environmental Health
Puberty: The Wonder Years
Focus
Ancient Worlds
Our Materials
History Alive!
Our Materials
Health and Wellness

14. Birthday and Celebrations
6th Grade Birthday Celebrations
No food celebrations
6th grade acknowledges birthdays by adding an extra recess
Seasonal Celebrations
If food is served at class holiday parties, food items must adhere to the District Wellness Policy 507.9
Food items are limited to the approved Healthy Food Guidelines

15. Home Work Expectations
HRA (Home Reading Assignment): 100 minutes per week (Due every Monday)
Math: Individual basis
Spelling/Grammar/Writing: Weekly study of Spelling words; Grammar practice; writing exercises
Science and Social Studies: Occasional home/school
connections

16. Conferences Two formal conferences: fall & spring
Reports will come home on the Monday before your conference.
Read the report thoroughly and record any questions you may have.
Bring the report and questions with you to your conference.
During the conference: data and conversation!
Mrs. Mooney: Conferences occur in the fall and in the spring. Prior to your conference, your child will bring home the report that teachers complete. We want to give you time to read over the information. Then our conference can be spent answering questions and having a discussion about your child’s work.

17. Helping at Home Establish a homework routine
Ask to see your child’s planner
Check over homework assignments for accuracy and completion
Check homework folder
If you or your child has questions about an assignment have your child ask for help at school
Have your child establish a habit of returning homework assignments on time

18. Home - School Connections
Borlaug Website
- Classroom Webpage
- Calendars
- Virtual Backpack
and phone

19. Volunteer Opportunities
Helping at Borlaug:
Volunteer Opportunities
me to make arrangements! - Read with students - Work with students using teacher prepared activities - Accompany us on field trip -Help with science activities

20. P.B.I.S. at Borlaug Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Facts:
Common language and expectations
Positive reinforcements
School-wide celebrations
Weekly student recognition

21. Borlaug Staff School Counselor: Jamie Schneiter
Classroom Counseling lessons
Individual or small group meetings
Resource for families

22. Borlaug Staff Instructional Design Strategist: Amy Hartje
Partners with teachers to:
-create student centered goals
-learn together
-implement new learning
Plans and leads staff professional development

23. Borlaug Staff Academic Support: Jennifer Renk
Works with identified students, K-6
-Reading/math skills

24. Borlaug Staff Student and Family Advocate: Megan Recker
Acting as member of learning supports team
School supplies and other basic needs
Connecting families to community resources
Supporting your family and child’s goals
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25. Borlaug Staff English Language Learners: Abbie Jensen
Speech and Language:
Kassie Adams, GWAEA
Extended Learning Program:
Jodie Eilers
Special Education Services:
Jenny Whitters

26. Questions

27. learning with you this year!
Thank you!
We look forward to
learning with you this year!

28. School of the Wild

29. School of the Wild Borlaug Dates: We venture out in September!
Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd , Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th
We will ride a bus to McBride Nature Center each morning. We will return before the end of the day.
Participate in structured activities each day.

30. Woodlands
Don’t Fall!

31. Blind Hike!
No peeking!

32. Prairie!
We learned about worms, and other animals!
Moss!

33. Birds! Chickadees were the most common birds that we caught!
Birds was a blast, we got to see all types of birds!
We caught other birds too!

34. Wetlands! Lets go Spider Pond! What's that, Turtle!
What’s better than eating on a Pontoon boat with Chad?
Lets go Spider Pond!
What's that, Turtle!
Watch and eat, don’t lose your appetite

35. Fun on Friday!
Archery!
Animal tracking!
Shelter Building!

36. Archery!
Aim, and FIRE!

37. Tracking!
Plaster the track!

38. Shelter Building

39. A special Thanks to our P.T.O…
We wouldn't of had this much fun, without your help!

40. School of the Wild Borlaug Dates: We venture out in September!
Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd , Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th
Permission slips
Dress appropriately for the weather!
Lunch: Sack lunch from home or order from school
District Approved Volunteers