1. Miss Scholey (Mrs. Gosline) and Miss Rothstein
Welcome to
6th Grade!
Miss Scholey (Mrs. Gosline) and Miss Rothstein

2. Classroom Rules
Consequences
Verbal Warning
2nd Warning
(Check on attendance sheet)
Behavior Journal
(signed by all)
Detention/Dr. Kopack
Students understand rules and expectations for the year
Consistent in each 6th grade class
Student accountability and responsibility strongly enforced

3. Snack Daily Schedule Easy to eat, healthy snack encouraged
Usually between :30
Working snack during class
Daily Schedule
Copy in each child’s binder/folder
Tends to change day to day
Each student is responsible and accountable for any missed work

4. Special Schedule Monday- TIPP Tuesday- Art Wednesday- Music
Thursday- PE
Friday- PE/World Language

5. Birthdays and Theme Days
Arranged by room parent
During your child’s birthday month, they will be invited to bring in a snack or treat to celebrate
Do not feel you have to supply an entire party!
If you choose to provide a snack, please remember it needs to be packaged with a nutrition/ingredients label
A wonderful alternative to a snack, if you choose, is to donate a book to our classroom library for all to enjoy.

6. Curriculum : Balanced Literacy Prentice Hall Literature Text
Literature Circles:
Choice
Authentic Reading Experience
Discussion/Communication Skills
Writer’s Notebook
Reading Log/Spelling HW
Digital Bulletin Board

7. Math
My goal in math this year is to have every student demonstrate that they understand the importance of math in their lives and how fundamental it is to their futures. Through technology, hands on activities, and group learning, the 6th grade students will be able to:
Understand the inner workings of beginners algebra
Numerical and algebraic expressions
Equations, inequalities, and patterns
Coordinate geometry
Identify and work with rational numbers
Fluently divide whole numbers and add/subtract/divide decimals
Recognize common factors and multiples
Practice ratio concepts
Solve for area, surface area, and volume
Display and summarize data

8. Science New Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: “Science Dimensions” textbook
Aligned with current New Jersey Learning Standards for Science grades 6-8
Content centered around science and engineering practices, and integrated with English Language Arts and Math concepts
Goal for students: To develop deeper understanding of concepts while also practicing skills as they are applied in the real world
Concepts we will be exploring this year include:
Engineering and Design
Cells and Growth
Ecosystems
Weather and Climate
Space Systems
Forces and Motion

9. Social Studies
The focus of sixth grade Social Studies is world history.
We will start with the study of the beginnings of human society: Paleolithic and Neolithic ages.
From there we will study the four river civilizations. (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China)
We will explore these civilizations through the use of simulations, art and Tech projects, Technology, and research, among other activities.
In this way it is hoped that Social Studies will not be dry and irrelevant, but rather will instill a connection from the past to the present.

10. Technology
Chrome Books -daily travelling to each class
Science Tech- Once/week
Social Studies Tech - once/week
ELA Tech- once/week
TIPP- once/week
Website

11. Grading Tests/Projects: 30% Quizzes: 40% Classwork: 15%
Homework/Participation : 15%

12. ——Don’t forget to sign up for a conference day/time
Please take a few minutes to fill out the green “Parent Survey” from the back table
——Don’t forget to sign up for a conference day/time
-- Feel free to tour Ms. Rothstein’s Class next door!
—Thank you for taking the time to visit our classrooms!