1. Back to School Night Sign in Sign-up for Newsflash on back computers.
Sign up for both teachers. See signage.
Pick up Packet
Packets are in ABC order by last names.
Students please turn in completed forms
by Monday, August 5th. (Homework Pass)
Welcome Letter
Enjoy the Welcome Letter from our old 6th graders; Please leave for the next class.

2. Room A-3 Language Arts/ Social Studies
Welcome to 6th Grade
Mrs. Haddock
Room A-4 Math/ Science
Mrs. Guerra
Room A Language Arts/ Social Studies

4. Contact Information
Mrs. Haddock and Mrs. Guerra
Class Hours: M – F: 7:20–4:00
Phone: (909)
Teacher Web Addresses:

5. Assignments Posted Homework Assigned Due Dates
All assignments are posted on the white board and on the class Teacher Web.
Homework Assigned
Monday – Thursday. Occasionally, over the weekend.
Teacher Web: Check daily, your homework may change.
Due Dates
All homework is due the following day, unless otherwise stated.
For full credit turn in class work on time.

6. Students Homework Schedule
15 minutes looking for the assignment
11 minutes calling a friend to get the assignment
23 minutes explaining to parents why the teacher is mean and really doesn’t like children
8 minutes in the bathroom
10 minutes getting a snack
7 minutes finding the right song on their I-pod.
6 minutes telling the parent their teacher never explained the homework
10 minutes telling Mom or Dad that they didn’t do the problem right because they weren’t there when the teacher taught it. 
Reality: Expect 1-1½ hours nightly

7. Attendance Absences Office
Regular attendance and timeliness is crucial.
Vacations
Appointments after 1:00
Check ESPRI/ Teacher Web/ Call a friend
Students are responsible for making up all classwork and tests.
Classwork
Due the following Monday.
Tests-
Due the following Tuesday before or after school
Office
Call and notify the office before 8:30 a.m. to pick up work between 2:30-4:00 p.m. daily.

8. Holt Math: Numbers to Algebra
Standards are unpacked, taught and then reinforced.
MUST KNOW MULTIPLICATION FACTS 0-12
Students will be given tools, apply their knowledge, and demonstrate reasoning through journaling, problem solving, computation.
White boards-practice
Help table “The dumbest question is the one not asked”
Assessments
Quizzes and Unit tests
Free Response (Reasoning / Application)
Most Unit Tests have “Quick Checks”
Computer Math
Animal Watch

9. Holt Science: Earth Science
Directed Reading
Cooperative Groups
Science Binder
Assessments
Quizzes after each section (Open Book)
Study Guides / Chapter Tests
Science Camp - PALI Mountain
February 10-12, 2014
Cost: $ Due: Jan. 10th
Parent Meeting: Nov. 20th. Wed. before Thanksgiving
Payments:
$50.00 increments (11/22, 12/6, 12/19, 1/10, 1/17)
Family Life
Spring

10. Classroom Management Expectations Positive
Be responsible for you actions.
Positive
It is a positive, safe environment for ALL students.
Challenging (Making Excellence A Necessity)
We encourage all students to take a risk and challenge themselves in all they do.
Rewarding
Rewards
Drawing
Treasure Chest
Praise
Phone calls home
Treats 10

11. Elective Classes Spanish Animation Agriculture Cooking / Sewing Art
Careers
Band (Year round elective)
Learning Lab / Coyote Academy
Design
Typing
Poetry

12. Traffic Walk  Avoid expensive tickets – Follow the rules.
Practice Safety-please don’t tell your child to run across the street to get into your car.
Be nice to the Crossing Guard
Pick up your child in front of MPR, Day Creek, or on Coyote Drive in front of grassy area. Do not pick up your child in front of the office by the flag pole.

14. First Day of School What do I need on Monday? Helpful 6th grade hints:
Students should leave all hardback books at home.
Bring sharpened pencils, grading pen, paper, subject binders etc.
Teacher Packet: Return completed white forms, parent contact card and to your homeroom teacher. (Homework Pass)
Yellow Manila Envelope - School Paperwork
Sack lunch if you don’t want to wait in a long lunch line.
Come to school with a good attitude
Be ready to learn
Helpful 6th grade hints:
Put your name on your paper.
Know your multiplication facts.

15. Extras Parent Conferences Parent Helpers Donations November 4-8th
Copying 1 day bi-weekly
Donations
Posted on each door

16. Thank you for Coming !
Middle school is an exciting and challenging time for both students and parents as it is a bridge between the elementary and high school years. It is our goal to help make this transition as smooth as possible as well as provide the best educational experience as we possibly can.