1. Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night!
Gayman Elementary
Mrs. Rosenthal
6th Grade Team
September 6, 2016

2. Tonight’s Agenda
- 7:15 to 7:20 - Televised welcome by Mr. Testani and Home and School - 7:20 to 7:50 - Mrs. Rosenthal’s presentation of your child’s 6th grade year - 7:50 to 8:15 - Math presentation in your child’s math classroom

3. Our Daily Schedule 8:35- 8:50 Morning Meeting 8:50- 10:10 Math
10:10- 11:00 Snack/Language Arts
11:00- 12:00 Recess/ Lunch
12:00- 12:15 Language Arts
12:15- 12:55 Specials
12:55- 2:25 Reading
2:25- 3:10 Science/ Social Studies

4. Weekly Specials Monday Physical Education- Mr. Foster
Tuesday Library- Mrs. Thomas
Wednesday Quest- Mr. Shaw
Thursday Music- Mrs. Volpe
Friday Art- Mr. West

5. The Importance of Nightly Reading

6. Reading Comprehension Toolkit Trade Books with skill reinforcement
Sustained Silent Reading time
Monthly Reading Calendars
Bi-Weekly Reading Response Homework

7. Language Arts Major Writing Pieces Personal Narrative
Descriptive/Informative
Persuasive/Opinion
Research
Zaner - Bloser Spelling Program
Grammar
6th Grade Assessment
Research/Informational Writing

8. Science
Human Body in Motion
Pollution
Earth’s Changing Surfaces

9. Social Studies Social Studies Alive! Text and Project-based curriculum
Covers Ancient Worlds through Artifacts

10. Homework Gayman’s Five Beliefs
1. Purpose- reinforcement of curriculum and time management skills
2. Assessment- not graded
3. Time allotment- 60 minutes for 6th grade
4. May vary dependent on student’s needs
5. Long-Term Projects- relate to curriculum and use secure skills

11. Homework Checked Daily
Blue Gayman folders- school handouts and homework worksheets – sent home each day
New this year- No assignment books for older students
Nightly HW assignments are accessible on teacher website at

12. Updates to Grades 5 and 6 Report Card
LETTER GRADES will be used in Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies during all four marking periods
Learning Indicators will be reported with a +, S, - instead of E, M, A, LP
Report in grades K-4 is unchanged

13. **Clearances/Affidavits required for parent volunteers**
Trips
Peace Valley Clean Stream Field Trip
Ropes Course Interactive team-building
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (EOY)
**Clearances/Affidavits required for parent volunteers**

14. Volunteers/Clearances

15. IST Process (Instructional Support Team)
What?
A team that meets twice a month to review data, create goals and brainstorm interventions to meet a child’s needs in the classroom.
Who?
Parents
Your child’s teacher
Principal (Mr. Testani)
Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass)
School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran)
Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers)
Other school personnel, as deemed necessary
What will happen?
Once the team has determined goals and interventions, an Action Plan will be developed and implemented. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled to review the effectiveness of the plan and determine a further course of action. Outcomes could include:
Interventions are effective; continue those strategies in the classroom.
Some modifications to the interventions are necessary. Revise the Action Plan and schedule a second follow-up meeting.
Interventions have resulted in limited improvement. An educational evaluation may be recommended (requires parent approval).

16. Administrative Cabinet
What do they discuss?
Any issues that your child may be having in the classroom.
Examples: Behavioral, Emotional or Social Concerns, Enrichment Opportunities, Academic Concerns, Fine Motor Skills concerns, Developmental concerns
How will you know?
Your child’s teacher will communicate to you that they are going to bring these concerns up at a cabinet meeting to get some ideas for the classroom or next steps. The teacher will follow up with you after meeting with the team.
If further action is recommended, such as an IST meeting, you will be contacted by Ms. Vass
What?
A team that meets weekly to discuss student issues and concerns, and brainstorm ideas of how to meet a child’s needs in the classroom.
Who?
Your child’s teacher
Principal (Mr. Testani)
Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass)
School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran)
Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers)
Other school personnel (as needed)

17. Reminders
From the Nurse: Health Forms due back no later than 10/15/16- students can not attend field trips without this form being on file
Food allergies: peanuts and tree nut free classroom
Dismissal changes:
Best to send note in morning or call the office
If you and do not receive a reply from me, call the office

18. Communication BLUE Gayman Folder (daily) Weekly Updates
Phone: ext. 1246
Website:

19. Thank You!

20. Everyday Mathematics PA Core standards and CB standards
SRB and other resources on Everyday Mathematics website

21. Everyday Mathematics Unit Quizzes and Assessments Nightly homework
Math Boxes journal page
Study Link booklet page
“Homework = skill review”