1. Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night 2017-2018
Ms. Gorbachinsky
Mr. Incudine
Mrs. Lockett
Mr. Moral
Mrs. Panettieri

2. 6th Grade Language Arts & Science by homeroom Team Approach
Math- Mrs. Panettieri/Mr. Incudine &
Mrs. Lockett
Social Studies- Ms. Gorbachinsky & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine

3. Language Arts Collections: Language Arts Skills Independent Reading
6 Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections
Close Reader
Assessments
Language Arts Skills
Grammar
Vocabulary
Word Study
Independent Reading
2 projects per marking period
2 book shares 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: The Number System
Quarter 2: Ratios and Proportions
Quarter 3: Expressions and Equations
Quarter 4: Geometry & Statistics and Data

6. Math Homework: Online videos to preview lesson Pre-assessment through
gosoapbox.com
Differentiated classroom lesson
and practice
Review before quizzes and tests

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

8. Science Topics: One Marking Period Each
Scientific Method and Variables
Human Genetics
Levers and Pulleys (simple machines)
Earth, Sun, and Moon
District Assessment Each Marking Period
Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit
Focus on Study Skills

9. Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Topics: The Fertile Crescent
Egypt and Nubia
India and China
Mesoamerica
District Assessments at end of each unit
Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit
Focus on Study Skills

10. Homework Expectations
Approximately minutes per night
Meets Expectation
Fewer than 3 missed assignments
Approaching the Expectation
3-4 missed assignments
Improvement Needed
5 or more missed assignments

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

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 Challenge
CR District Track Meet
Class Trip
6th Grade Picnic

14. Classroom Visits & Conference Sign-ups
Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine:
Room 1
Mrs. Panettieri:
Room 2
Ms. Gorbachinsky:
Room 3
Mrs. Lockett:
Room 4