1. Welcome to Back to School Night
6th Grade Team
Mrs. Foster Mr. Bonnell
Mrs. Wood Mr. Duerksen
Mrs. Limond

2. In order to become more productive members of society, our mission at Amboy Junior High School is:
* To Promote Mutual Respect * *To Build Skills for Lifelong Learning * * To Encourage Community Involvement* * To Develop Self-Discipline *

3. The Three ‘R’s Be
Ready

4. The Three ‘R’s Be
Responsible

5. The Three ‘R’s Be
Respectful

6. IDs and Assignment Notebooks
Every student must have both
They will be asked to buy new ones if they lose or break them
Please support the school in helping keep you child safe and organized by sending prompt payment to the office.
Each costs $5 to replace.

7. Fail Notices Notices are sent out weekly for failing classes
Students who wish to participate in extra-curricular activities must earn passing grades in all classes for the duration of the activity.
Failing at the end of the year makes a student ineligible for activities at the beginning of 7th grade.

8. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Dates: Thursday, October pm-8pm
Friday, October 22 8am-1pm
Teachers will be available in the large gym to make it more convenient for parents to visit multiple teams
Parents wanting additional conference time are asked to sign up to meet with the 6th grade team before or after the conference dates. Meetings can be scheduled for 9:45am- 10:15am any day of the week.

9. PTC Volunteers
PTC is looking for parents who are willing to help with various activities throughout the year (for example: Market Day).
Only need be a couple of hours of your time.
If every parent helped with one event in the year, then all our needs would be covered.
Please consider adding your name to the call list for help.

10. 6th Grade Field Trip! Chicago!!! May, 2011
PTC helps cover costs; students are responsible for $10 fee
We will need parents to chaperone

11. Book Fair
Reminder:
The Book Fair is currently being held in the library.
Stop by and check out the great deals they have and
encourage your student READ, READ, READ!