1. Welcome! August 9, 2018 BEMS Open house
Team 6-1
Mrs. Herr – Science/Social Studies
Mrs. Wilson - Math
Mr. Latta – E/LA
Mrs. Peterson- Special Education

2. Mrs. Herr
This is my seventh year at BEMS. I have taught science and social studies all seven years. I began teaching in Speedway, IN and then decided to stay home with my kids for a few years. I have two kids – Payton (13), Evan (11). They are very different from each other! My kids are active in things like sports and music. We also love to spend time at the lake!

3. Science/Social Studies Schedule
Science and Social Studies
The Science and Social Studies schedule is a little different than what was shown on the schedules.
We will have four and one half weeks of science and finish the quarter with four and one half weeks of Social Studies
Reasons for the change:
Continuity for the kids
Supplies
Mastering the concepts

4. What does your child need for my class?
Science Workbook (They will get a new workbook for each unit); Social Studies Book
Science Journal (Social Studies) – notebook
Science/Social Studies folder – inside big binder
Passport
Purple folder
Pencils

5. DAILY SCHEDULE What does class look like for your sixth grader…
Bell Ringers
Instruction/stations/group work/partner work/labs
Practice (homework, review games)
Assessments
Enrichment/Remediation work

6. Science/Social Studies Content
NOS (Nature of Science
Matter & Energy
Earth & Space
Life
Engineering & Technology
Social Studies
Geography Essentials – mapping
Government and Economics
Civilizations and Societies in Europe (Greece, Rome, Medieval, Feudalism, Black Plague, Crusades, Reformation
Renaissance & Explorers
Revolutions
Civilizations & Societies in the Americas
Biomes
Latin America (Maya, Inca, Aztec)
South America, Mexico, Central America, U.S., Canada

7. Homework -Students will need to study for tests and quizzes!
-Homework is given most days in science/social studies and is due the following day.
-Typically, science/social studies homework should take minutes.
-Homework is graded in class so students may ask questions.
Homework is graded on completion/NOT ACCURACY
-Absent students can check our team website for homework assigned in class that day. Also upon returning to school students need to check the homework boards and “While You Were Out” board.
-Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet. Late work will be accepted at 50% credit.

8. ONLINE TEXTBOOKS
These are a great resource for finding games and other review activities.
Also nice to have in case your students forgets his/her textbook at school.
You can print off workbook pages if your child forgets theirs at school.
You can also find videos, vocabulary games, enrichment activities, and extra practice.
Students will have access to the online science textbooks via PowerSchool this year.

9. Science Labs Flinker Grow creature Glow Sticks
Measurement Stations – Graduated cylinder, triple-beam balance, metric rulers
Energy Stations
Crater lab
Rollercoasters

10. Other Science/Social Studies Resources
Remind
Online Textbooks
Homework helpline – ASK-ROSE
A.M. Help Session – by appointment, please; I will have Wednesday morning study sessions. Please arrive at door 3 by 6:50 so we can get started by 7:00AM
Content Related websites located on the homepage

11. Welcome Parents! August 9, 2018
Mrs. Wilson
Team 6-1
Math6
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12. About Me -This is my 15th year of teaching.
I taught fourth grade for 6 years at Andrew J. Brown Academy.
I was a New Teacher Coach for 1 year, and also an Instructional Coach for 2 years.
-This is my 6th year at East Middle School Teaching Math.
I taught Math 6 and Math 7 last year.
-Marian University Graduate: BA Elementary Education
Recruited to play softball on the Marian Women’s Softball Team.
-I have 4 children:
Cole (21), Lane (18), Alexis (10), and Kynzley (6).
Want to visit Team Website?
Brownsburg home page. Click on schools – Middle School. East.
BEMS MENU. Team and Department info. Link Team 6-1

13. What does class look like for your sixth grader…
Bell Ringers- Monday-Thursday
Weekly Word- Every Friday
Stations/Games/Learning Activities
Practice (homework)
Assessments
Extra Mile
XtraMath

14. Homework
-Homework is given most days in math and is due the following day.
-Typically, math homework should take minutes.
Time (10-15 min.) will usually be given in class each day to begin homework-time/lesson permitting.
-Homework is graded in class so students may ask questions.
Homework is graded on completion/NOT ACCURACY
-Absent students can check our team website for homework assigned in class that day. Also upon returning to school students need to check the homework boards and “While You Were Out” board.
-Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet. Late work will be accepted at 50% credit.

15. Quizzes, Test, Grades
-Quick Checks (Quizzes) will be given just about every week or two.
-Students will not be given a study guide or advance notice for quizzes.
-Tests are given less frequently- i.e. at the end of a unit.
-Students will be given a study guide for tests that are worth 1 bonus point if they are signed by a parent and returned the day of the test.
-Point Breakdown
Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points
Bell Ringer = 10 points each week
Weekly Word = 10 points each week
Quiz- “Quick Checks” = points
Test = 100 points

16. Final Exams- 4 total
Binders are meant to help with organization and retain study tools.
Students will be given study guides and in class time to review.
Students will also be expected to study outside of class for final exams, as well as other math assessments.
Final Exams are given at the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter.
Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Final Exam will create the 1st Semester Exam Grade that will make up only 14% of the Semester grade.
Same with Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 Final Exam.

17. Misc.
-Extra Credit: Bell Ringer Graph that students complete each week- worth 9 bonus points at the end of each quarter
No other Extra Credit will be offered throughout the school year
-PowerSchool is updated daily
-Weebly site is updated daily
-Check Behavior Management Sheets weekly

18. Online Textbooks
When we find more information from the corporation about online textbooks I will let you know. As of now they do not have access to their online books.
Prevents students from having to take their book home each evening if they just need to study.
If they forget their workbook, they can access the workbook/homework pages online.
If they need additional help there are tutoring videos within most lessons.
If students would like to assess how they’re doing, there are mini quizzes with most lessons.

19. Math Resources -Does your child need more math practice? Xtra Math
IXL Math
Online textbook
Khan Academy
Quiz Star
Math Magician
Cool Math
Math Playground
Ask Rose-homework helpline (1-800-ASK-ROSE)

20. English/Language Arts Team 6-1
“You can’t hate a book until you try it!”
English/Language Arts Team 6-1
Mr. Latta

21. Meet the Teacher
Team Website: Class Website: *These can be accessed through the East Middle School main webpage. Click on the very bottom link on the homepage (Teams and Departments) Click on Team 6-1

22. Especially Important to Mr. Latta
Honesty
Effort
Appreciation
Attitude

23. Language Arts Curriculum
English 6
Novels:
-Among the Hidden
-So B. It
-Freak the Mighty
-Maniac Magee
*Students will be challenged to read plentifully outside of the classroom novel.
Vocabulary:
-Vocabu-Lit and/or Root Study (Occasional Homework)
- Word study will occur in class readings as well as work with class novels
Together, we can make our children more aware, more empathetic, stronger in self-esteem, and more confident in their ability to go off into the world and make something marvelous of themselves. We can be empowered through reading and writing.

24. Homework Either have everything completed and present or not
Missing H.W. assignments or materials will also be signed for at that time on the Behavior Management Chart
Make reading a part of your family. It’s the best gift you can give your child.

25. Writing and Grammar Grammar (4-Levels) Writing (6+1 Traits)
Narrative
Expository
Descriptive
Argumentative
Research Report
Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Conventions
Grammar (4-Levels)
8 parts of speech
Subject, Predicate
Phrases
Clauses
Types of Sentences

26. Library We visit every two weeks during English for 25 minutes.
Students are allowed to check out 3 books. They must check out at least one.
Students are required to have 1 pleasure reading book with them everyday in English. This can be a library book or a book brought from home.

27. Mrs. Peterson special education teacher, 6-1
“If you look for the good, you will find it.”

28. Team website

29. Passport -Students use these for various reasons: -How you can help:
Passes- Students only have 9 per quarter.
Schedule
Passwords- School login info/PowerSchool
Homework
-How you can help:
Check Passports, PowerSchool, and Purple Sheets once a week
Encourage the Life-skill of organization
Encourage High School/College readiness

30. Homework Folder -Purple folder given at registration.
-Students place homework for the class periods in this folder. This folder would best operate with a “To Do” side and a “Completed” side. Class notes and passed back assignments should NOT be kept in the purple folder.
-Team Behavior Sheet is also stored in the front or back pocket of this folder.
- Team Behavior Sheet needs to be signed by a parent/guardian every Friday.
-Brought home every night and viewed by parents every evening.

31. Let’s work together.

32. REmind
1 More way for open communication between teacher/parents/students. 
Quick/Easy set-up for students and parents.
Teacher is the only person sending messages.
We can text you, and you can text us.
We don’t have your number, and you don’t have mine.
We will send out reminders for quizzes, tests, projects, or just messages for fun. 

33. ASSIGNMENTS
Your student can find their daily assignments written on the homework board in the hall, on the assignment board within each of the classrooms, and on the teachers’ websites.

34. Volunteer information
In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers must complete a volunteer application form / criminal background check request and be approved as a volunteer prior to volunteering.  Due to the state processing time, this form must be completed at least weeks prior to the event in which the volunteer chooses to participate in.

35. Thank you for coming out tonight
Thank you for coming out tonight! We are looking forward to a year full of growth and exploration together!