1. Late Bloomers Some children have a more difficult time achieving in school. In many cases, these children are “late bloomers”. Many important people have had rough beginnings, yet have persevered, and have gone on to greatness.
Beethoven’s music teacher said that
as a composer, he was hopeless.
Edison’s teacher told him he was unable to learn.
Einstein couldn’t speak until the age of 4, and couldn’t read until the age of 7.
Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because he “had no good ideas”.
Henry Ford was once evaluated as “showing no promise”.
Isaac Newton’s work in elementary school was rather poor.

2. Welcome to Team C Curriculum Night
Dianne Sato- Literacy teacher
Abby Gorby- Math teacher
Debbie Bonacci-Science/Social Studies teacher

3. Literacy
Teachers could insert shelfies on this slide!

4. English Language Arts Common Core Standards
Integration of Reading and Writing
When students are learning about reading, they are writing about their reading.
When students are learning about writing, they are reading to improve their writing.
Reading and Writing Go Together

5. Aligned to the English Language Arts Common Core Standards
Literacy instruction is aligned to the Common Core Standards
Lucy Calkins Units of Study in Writing Teachers College: Columbia University
Reading instruction is aligned to the Common Core Standards
Planned as a 6th grade teacher team
Lucy Calkins Units of Study in Reading will be used 2nd Semester
Let parents know we will use at least one LC Reading Unit 2nd Semester (since not

6. Literacy Comprehend what is read
Read a balance of literary and informational texts
Read and annotate texts
Write using text evidence
Build vocabulary knowledge through reading and writing
Collaborative small group work

7. 6th Grade Literacy Expectations
Read a minimum of 1,400 pages per quarter
Be prepared for 60 minutes of independent reading in school
Have more than one independent reading book at school
Participate in group discussions during mini-lessons and small group work
Electronic Reading
Type in Googledocs
Teachers discuss the differentiation of the Independent Reading pages expectation, as necessary.
Stress the importance of reading at home.

8. 6th Grade Literacy Expectations At Home
Read and Write at home
Reading Daily (30 minutes)
Writing as assigned
Practice typing at home
Typing Club
Teachers discuss the differentiation of the Independent Reading pages expectation, as necessary.
Encourage parents to have their child read for 30 minutes during the week.
Stress the importance of reading at home.

9. Reading Research Major Findings
The amount of independent reading is directly related to reading achievement
Reading at home = higher academic achievement

11. Which student would you expect to be more successful in school
Which student would you expect to be more successful in school...and in life? From Nagy and Herman.

12. One Literacy Grade Common Assessments: 85% Reading Midterm and Final
Midterms include an essay writing grade
Writing Process Pieces used in formative manner
Language lessons used in formative manner
Guided Reading: 15%
Regular small group meetings
Read a variety of texts
Reading and writing assignments
Students come prepared to group

13. Margaret Peterson Haddix may also be coming in October although plans have not been finalized.

14. What to Expect in 6th Grade Math
Mission: Develop and use important mathematical skills and new ways of problem-solving to help your child be successful in life.
College Preparatory Mathematics

15. Content Overview Chapter 1: Statistical Representation
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Strategies and Area
Chapter 3: Portions and Integers
Chapter 4: Variables and Ratios
Chapter 5: Multiplying Fractions and Area
Chapter 6: Dividing and Building Expressions
Chapter 7: Rates and Operations
Chapter 8: Statistics and Multiplication Equations
Chapter 9: Volume and Percents

16. Math Assessments Formative Assessments
Snapshots of ongoing learning, descriptive feedback provided.
Not part of grade
Checkpoint Quizzes
Assess for mastery of a concept
Part of the grade
Not part of Accelerated course

17. Math Assessments Team Test At conclusion of each chapter
Table team collaborates.
15% of grade
Individual Tests
Roughly a week after the Team Test
Cover a mix of current chapter material and previous chapters’ content
85% of grade (including the Checkpoints)

18. Math
Collaborative learning
Problem based learning

19. Math
Because of the shear number of indicators for 6th grade math, students can expect to have homework every night.
Accelerated students will have double the amount of homework.
Please encourage your child to ask questions during math class.
We frequently circulate our rooms during math periods and check in with kids, so this would be a good time for your child to call us over for extra help.

20. https://sso.cpm.org Students login using their school email addresses
Math E-Book
Students login using their school addresses
Homework hints, e-tools, extra practice, and so much more!

21. Grading Policy
Your child’s grade is determined by weighted categories. The weight of each category used is multiplied by the student's average for that category. Those products are summed together and divided by the total of the weighted categories in use. How that percent grade converts to a letter grade is based on the school grading scale.
85% of your child’s grade will be designated for Common Assessments.
Chapter Tests
CheckPoint Quizzes *
15% of your child’s grade will be designated for Team Tasks.
Team Tests
Team Projects
*Students will have an opportunity to retake CheckPoint Quizzes one week later to increase their original score. Students must show three sources of practice and a parent signature to qualify for the retake.

22. Science Inquiry-based Cell midterm: September 13th
Science will be taught and report card grades given in quarters one and four.
Four units:
Cells
Rocks and Minerals
Chemistry
Soil
Grades will be based on midterm and common assessments (85%) and team tests- if we choose to use these this year (15%).
Cell midterm: September 13th
Cell final assessment: September 29th
***If you are an expert in any area that we are studying, feel free to contact me to connect our curriculum to the real world.

23. Social Studies
Sixth grade social studies is a study of the regions and people of the Eastern Hemisphere.
Social Studies will be taught and report card grades given in quarters two and three.
Six units:
India, Past and Present
Middle East, Past and Present
Africa, Past and Present
East Asia, Past and Present
Australia and Oceania
Europe
Grades will be based on common assessments (85%) and team tests (15%).

24. Keeping Track of Assignments
Whiteboard
Agendas
Teacher Websites located on the Solon Schools webpage.
Phone a friend!

25. Grading Student progress can be viewed through PowerSchool.
Report Cards are sent home quarterly.
Common Assessment grades make up the majority of the report card grade.

26. Orchard Grading Scale A= 89.5--100% B= 79.5--89.4% C= 69.5--79.4%
F= 59.4% and below
**If you do not know your child’s Powerschool login, please contact Debbie Heck (secretary at Orchard)

27. State Assessments Literacy - April 17 & 19, 2018
Math - May 1 & 3, 2018

28. Reminders **We are a Nut Free Classroom!
**Please take our Remind101 directions to receive important text messages from our team if you have not already joined.

29. Technology
Students are allowed to bring electronic devices to school to use in reading, science, social studies, and math.
Misuse of technology:
Phone rang in class, Facebook, texting, listening to music, playing a game, etc.
Students must have access to computer/internet each night or they must come in early.

30. Positive Behavior Support System
OMS Discipline Policy
Building-wide policy
Positive Behavior Support System
Good Apples
Golden Apples (student of the month)
Team rewards
Quarterly parties are building sponsored

31. Conferences
Just like last year, Orchard will first offer conferences to students who are struggling behaviorally or academically.
After those have been scheduled, there will be an option for parents to schedule a conference.

32. Birthdays!
Birthdays are so important to every child and kids like to celebrate with their classmates. With respect to overall student wellness, as well as, students with food allergies, diabetes, and other dietary restrictions; we are no longer accepting food items (homemade or store bought) as a birthday celebration treat at school.
Instead, we will celebrate student birthdays in these ways:
1. Students may choose to donate a new or gently used book to the teacher’s classroom library. A special birthday sticker will be placed inside the front cover to acknowledge the student’s birthday and to celebrate their gift with current and future students.
2. A “Birthday Bulletin Board” will be maintained each month to display the names of students and their birthday.
3. The School Office will announce student names along with Morning Announcements.
Students are not permitted to bring small goodie bags filled with party favors (bouncy balls, matchbox cars, erasers, tops, magnifying glasses, notepads, balloons, whistles, bubbles, etc.). These become unnecessary distractions to learning and can turn into safety issues
THANK YOU

33. Hurricane Harvey OMS is collecting diapers and wipes to send to Texas.
If you wish to donate, please have your student bring the items to the team area to collect!