1. Welcome Families! To Team 6-1

2. Teacher Introduction Mrs. Heinemann 15th year at MVMS
Social Studies and Science Teacher
Enjoys riding horses and spending time with family
Mrs. D’Agostino
5th year at MVMS
Language Arts Teacher
Enjoys coaching softball and spending time outdoors.
Mr. Coats
11th year at MVMS
Math Teacher
Enjoys hiking and ultimate frisbee

3. Our Daily Schedule Time Subject 8:25-10:00 LA 1/Math 1/SS + Science 1
10:25-11:20 UA
11:20-11:42 Lunch
11:42-11:58 Recess
11:58-1:05 LA 2/ Math 2/ SS+ Science 2
1:05-1:50 LA 3/ Math 3/ SS+ Science 3
1:50-2:35 A.C.E- Second Step
2:35-3:10 Executive Functioning/ Pack Up

4. Language Arts New Program- Wonders
Our Language Arts block consists of both whole group and small group instruction daily.
Students will be completing various writing prompts weekly that relate to stories that we read in class.
Cursive handwriting is integrated within the Wonders curriculum.

5. Math Big Ideas Enhances mathematical and problem solving skills
Website offers lesson tutorials, interactive manipulatives, flashcards, and games (there is no reason for the students to bring their book home)
Homework Practice sheets given daily and posted on my website.

6. Social Studies In Social Studies we will cover topics such as:
Geography
Civics and Government
General Economic Concepts
Ancient Civilizations Including:
-Ancient Greece
-Ancient Egypt
-Ancient Rome
-Ancient China
*Students use an interactive notebook in class to help teach organizational skills.

7. Science
We we be using the Pearson Elevate Science Program. Focusing on collaboration, innovation, hands on activities, and 3-dimensional leaning.
Each student will get a Science textbook. We will be using real world tasks. Open ended investigations and the engineering and design process.

8. Homework Assignments
All homework assignments are posted on our website. Students are required to write their homework in their agenda books on a DAILY basis. They are given the opportunity to work on their homework 3 days a week during the A.C.E. block.
Social Studies: Current Events, GQ’s and Mystery locations are due on Thursdays. Projects and other assignments vary due to the lesson.
LA: Reading log due on Mondays, Grammar, and Spelling tests on Friday.
Math: Daily Worksheet
Science: Homework varies with the lesson and students are given time to complete work at school.

9. Friendly Reminders Breakfast begins serving at 8:10am
Morning drop off is at 7:45am and the students are required to go to the library until 8:00am.
Late bus sign up by 3:00 in the office

10. Websites and Power School
MVMS Faculty & Staff Page
Power School - Parent Portal

11. Field Trip Information
If you are interested in being a chaperone for a field trip this year, you will need:
1.) Get fingerprinted at SAU office
2.) Complete Bullying Video on SAU website.