1. Welcome to Bear Branch Sixth Grade Information Night
Ms. Wolfrom’s Language Arts Class

2. Welcome Bear Branch Open House
Introductions
Expectations
Questions on Notecards
(Time permitting, Q & A at the end of presentation.)

3. are at the heart of everything I do and
Ms. Wolfrom’s Motto…
My classroom is a
place where children
are at the heart of everything I do and
at the center of every
decision I make.

4. Classroom Golden Rules
*Be Respectful
*Be Responsible
*Be Present
*Follow Directions

5. Bell Schedule 7:00 Morning Bell 7:15 Second Bell 7:20 Tardy Bell
7:20-8:04 Period 1 (Conference)
8:08-8:55 Period 2 Pre-AP
8: Period 3 Pre-AP
9:47-10:31 Period 4 Pre-AP
10:31-12:01 Period 5 Pre-AP
10:31-11:01 Lunch A
11:01-11:31 Lunch B (That’s Us!)
11:31-12:01 Lunch C
12:05-12:49 Period 6 (ELA/PLC)
12:53-1:37 Period 7
1:41-2:25 Period 8

6. Tidbits to look for. . . *Student Planners (Should be completed daily)
*Class Website
*Shutterfly Invitation
*Remind Invitation

7. Language Arts-Reading
Develop Comprehensive Literacy Skills
Multiple Genres Reading Analysis
(You need a NOVEL every day!)
Read Alouds & Who Done It?
PRI-Reading logs
Literature Projects
Read For A Better Life
Six Flags Read to Succeed

8. Language Arts Writing Reading and Writer’s Workshop
6+1 Traits of Writing
Ideas
Organization
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Conventions (Grammar)
Presentation
Grammar, punctuation, vocab & spelling- yippee!

9. Roots & Affixes
Vocabulary, Spelling Tips & Grammar
Index/Notecards
Must have index cards by Friday

10. Additional Information
Overview of Typical Class Day
Positive Thought of the Day
Update Planners
Language and Learning Objectives
Assignment: Reader & Writer’s Workshop
SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)
Wrap-up

11. Our
Class
Students are expected to quietly enter the room, pick-up handouts on the table and write the daily assignments in their planners.
Students should be in their seats when the bell rings or they will be marked tardy.
Students must use the restroom and get a drink before class begins unless it is an emergency.

12. Our
Class
Students must remain in their assigned seats and should raise their hands for permission to get out of their seat.
Assignments are written on the daily assignment board and the Month at A Glance posters.
Most assignments are posted on the class website, as well.

13. Grading Procedures
Detailed guidelines may be found on the school website.
2nd/3rd and 4th/5th blocks are PreAP classes and have a 30/70% formative/summative guideline.
7th/8th is an on-level class and has a 40/60% formative/summative. guideline.

14. Grading Procedures Students are expected to read daily.
Students should practice their roots and affixes daily each quarter.
Incomplete work becomes homework and should be returned the next day.
This class does not have a great deal of extra homework.
Most assignments may be completed
in class.

15. Grading Procedures
Major (summative) tests are spread out throughout each quarter and the District Common Assessment (DCA) is given the last week of each quarter.
Usually, there are 3-4 major grades each quarter.
This class will have daily grades each quarter.

16. Grading Procedures
A blank in my gradebook means I have not graded the assignment. I try to enter assignments when I assign them as another check-point for assignment due dates.
A zero means I have not received the student’s assignment.

17. Special Events at a Glance
Monthly Attendance Incentives
6th Grade Field Trip
Special Student Activities TBA
Field Day, Spring 2018
Turkey Trot Fund Raiser

18. Remember to check our class web page
C_ID=780674
Remember to check BB6 homepage
Feel free to with questions anytime
Class library available to students

19. How to Access Teacher Websites
*Go to
*Select Campuses-Junior High
*Click on Bear Branch 6th Grade
*Click Staff Directory
*Click on teacher name
(Shortcut:

20. Questions? Need a Little Extra Help? Come See Me On
Wednesdays and Thursdays
(I’m usually available on Mondays & Fridays as well.)
6:45 to 7:10-7:15’ish

21. Parents may drop off students after 6:30
Parents may drop off students after 6:30. BB6 Staff is not available for students to be dropped off any earlier than 6:30. Thank you for your cooperation in protecting your child.

22. Perfect Attendance Party
Each Quarter This Year
Be There or Be Square!

23. School Picture Day 9/27
Order forms were sent home 9/20

24. Scholastic Book Orders, Class Online Code G44B3
  Scholastic Book Orders, Class Online Code G44B3 
You may place your orders at Scholastic.com and order from any of the catalogs.
You may use the link below to go directly to our Scholastic Webpage:
u&pREC_ID=863898
Many times the books students are interested in may be purchased for a significant discount through Scholastic. 
Please use our online classroom code when ordering or order from our class site as our class earns points when orders are placed. Our class thanks you for your order! 

25. Scholastic Book Orders
Class Online Code G44B3 

26. General Questions
Please write any general questions on an index card and drop it in the basket.
If you have specific questions about your child please me and I will respond promptly.
Thanks,
Ms. Wolfrom

27. Ms. Wolfrom’s Career Animoto