1. Avon Grove Intermediate School
Welcome to Sixth Grade!
Avon Grove Intermediate School

2. schedule
8:10-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Block 1 10:05-10:45 Special 1 10:50-11:30 Special 2 11:35-1:00 Block 2 1:05-1:45 Lunch/ Recess 1:50-3:15 Block 3 3:15 Dismissal

3. SPECIALS CYCLES 4 cycles including: Art Science Lab (Chemistry Unit)
Technology
Music
Physical Education/ Health (every cycle)

4. Math Teachers
Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mrs. Vaughn (Orange) Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Flood (Purple) Mrs. Bennett (Purple) .

5. Learning support math teachers
Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Tinney

6. mathematics concepts
Emphasis on mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
Oral and written communication about mathematics.
Alternative strategies encouraged and valued.
Actively engaged in working with materials and with peers to solve mathematical problems
Math maintenance sheets.

7. course 1 topics Numbers & Operations Number Theory Geometry
fractions
Geometry
decimals
Probability
whole numbers
Data & Statistics
3D Figures & Surface Area
Algebraic Concepts
Ratios & Proportions
Measurements
Integers & Coordinate Planes

8. course 2 topics Decimals and Integers Geometry
Exponents, Factors, and Fractions
Measurement
Patterns and Rules
Operations With Fractions
Graphing in the
Equations and Inequalities
Coordinate Plane
Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Display / Analyze Data
Using Probability
Percents

9. pre-algebra topics Algebraic Expressions & Integers
Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities
One-Step Equations & Inequalities
Linear Functions & Graphing
Spatial Thinking
Decimals & Equations
Area & Volume
Factors, Fractions, & Exponents
Right Triangles in Algebra
Data Analysis and Probability
Operations with Fractions
Nonlinear Functions & Polynomials
Ratios, Proportions, & Percents

10. online textbook
Prentice Hall provides an online interactive textbook that your child will have access to.
Username and password will be provided to the students.

11. Language Arts teachers
Mrs. Casarino (Blue) Mrs. Johnson (Blue) Ms. Bolt (Orange) Mrs. Goldovich (Orange) Mrs. Naylor (Red) Mr. Yohannan (Red) Mrs. Mantell (Purple) Mrs. Waldman (Purple) .

12. Learning support LA teachers
Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Holden Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Tinney

13. Language arts Concepts
Understanding and using writing traits.
Key concepts in written expression.
Emphasis on progression.
Writing and Research in ALL content areas.
Study Skills
Grammar
Oral Presentation skills

14. reading UNITS
Elements of Fictions Elements of Non-Fiction Elements of Poetry & Drama Literary Elements Persuasive Texts and Media Online Textbook:

15. social studies teachers
Mrs. Casarino (Blue) Mrs. Johnson (Blue) Ms. Bolt (Orange) Mr. DeFelice (Orange) Mrs. Naylor (Red) Mr. Yohannan (Red) Mrs. Mantell (Purple) Mrs. Waldman (Purple) .

16. social studies enduring understandings
Humans adjust to life based on their physical surroundings and they alter those surroundings to meet their needs and wants. (Geography)
Cooperation and conflict between groups of people have produced change in the world. (History)
There are different levels of government; each has its own responsibilities to work to form a unified government. (Government)
Trade influences economic structure and growth. (Economics)
Units
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
China

17. science teachers
Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mr. DeFelice (Orange) Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Flood (Purple) Mrs. Bennett (Purple) .

18. science big ideas
Celestial bodies have patterns of movement based on the force of gravity.
All objects obey universal laws relating force and motion.
Systems interact with one another, have specific needs, and continually adapt and change.
Relationships exist among organisms in different ecosystems.
Composition of Matter

19. science units Astronomy Motion & Design Populations and Ecosystems
Chemistry (Science Lab Special)

20. homework
Typically given on a daily basis as determined by the teacher.
Expected to be completed the next school day unless otherwise specified.
Recorded in assignment books.

21. assignment books Excellent Parent/ Teacher communication tool.
Must be carried to each class.
Homework is written down daily in class.
NONE is written if there is no homework.
If a student loses it, they will have to pay for a new one.
Responsibility Calendars should be kept with the assignment book.

22. responsibility calendar
Calendars should be signed with every mark AND every Thursday night.
Helps students monitor their personal behaviors and identify traits where there is room for improvement.
Communication tool between teachers, students, and parents.

23. teacher websites
Accessible from AGSD homepage at
Click on your child’s teacher’s name
Please check for AGIS calendar, announcements, assignments, due dates…

24. Thursday folders
All papers sent home will be in the folder (PTA, AGRA, etc…)
Goes home with the youngest student at AGI.
Please ask your child to see their folder!

25. behavior expectations
EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LEARN
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Fair
Do your personal best every day!

26. Edu link District communication system
Automatically calls home for important information from AGI or the District
Snow Days
Reminders
Emergencies

27. map testing MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS 3 times a year
50-60 minutes typically (untimed)
Students will set goals for improvement
Tool for teachers to differentiate instruction
More information at

28. wellness policy
Full policy is located online at the Avon Grove Website.
When sending food in for a birthday treat or party, it is school policy that the food be preapproved prior to being sent in.
Water bottles are permitted in class.
Please provide a healthy/ appropriate snack for your child.
Keep in mind, many classrooms are nut free

29. field trips Sixth grade takes 2 field trips during the school year
Trip 1 is an educational field trip related to the curriculum.
Trip 2 is a celebratory field trip to mark the end of sixth grade.
Both Trips are currently in the planning process. When locations have been determined, you will receive more information.
**To chaperone a field trip you must have valid clearances on file with AGIS. If applying for clearances, please be aware it may take up to four weeks to get them in the mail.

30. Seventh Annual Orange/Red House Career Day
When: Thursday - October 21, 2010
Where: Avon Grove Intermediate School
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
You are invited to help make our Career Day a success! We are looking to expose our 5th and 6th grade students to a wide variety of career choices. Forms are available with the ambassadors located in the front of our school.

31. q & a
General questions? Please see your child’s homeroom teacher for their PSSA results. Make sure to sign in and take note of the opportunities to volunteer this year. (VIP program, Country Christmas, etc.) Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you and your child this year!