1. Social Studies Welcome to CMS  Mrs.Schutkowski

2. Mrs. Schutkowski Graduate from ASU in Secondary Ed. History
6th grade SS (previously taught ELA)
6th year at CMS!
Married for four years and have three year old Sylvia!
I love:
Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee
Coca Cola and Chocolate
Hiking South Mountain
Traveling and going to concerts
Listening to music and watching movies
Reading books!
Sponsor Battle of the Books in the Spring
Will be starting a monthly book club in September

3. How to Reach Me: Mrs. Schutkowski's Website
Visit this for my , phone, class resources, and class calendar throughout the year
Room H15
Office Hours will be on Tuesday mornings 7:40-8:05

4. CMS Vision CMS Mission

5. Mission Statement:
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.  
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Used by nearly 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries
A structured, college and career preparatory system
A schoolwide use of instructional strategies and rigor to support the curriculum
Talking Points: Our school mission aligns with AVIDs mission, WICOR instructional strategies used in ALL classrooms

6. 6th Grade Social Studies Yearly Curriculum Overview
3rd Quarter
Europe
Russia & Eurasian Republics
4th Quarter
East Asia (China & Japan)
South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal)
1st Quarter
Geography
Origins of Cultures & Civilizations
Middle East & North Africa
(Mesopotamia & Egypt)
2nd Quarter
Middle East & North Africa (Egypt)
Europe
Students will understand G.R.A.P.E.S. (geography, religion, achievements, political structure, economics, and social structure) and how it applies to various world regions.

8. Mindful of the World Around Us
“Where Everyone Belongs”
Mindful of the World Around Us
8th grade students befriend and mentor 6th grade students
Activities geared toward building confidence, happiness, academic/AVID skills and a mindfulness of the world.
All about making the 6th graders feel comfortable and proud to be at Centennial Middle School
WEB Leaders will meet with 6th graders during Advisory at least once a month.

9. CMS Expectations 3Ps = PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports)
Prepared
Polite
Performing
ROARs will be awarded to students who demonstrate the 3Ps. In exchange, ROARS are used as school currency in the ROARS store.
Mrs. Propps’ Class
Class Dojos
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

10. Social Studies Supplies
3” binder with 7 plastic pocket dividers labeled:
lined paper with 3 hole punch
1 composition book by August 7th!
1 binder pencil pouch
1 binder ruler
pencils
colored grading pens
1-2 highlighters
post it notes
index cards
AGENDA – checked daily in Social Studies

11. Communication Teacher’s Classroom Websites/Assignment Calendar
(updated address with front office)
P/T Conferences (Fall and Spring)
CMS List Server Distribution
Remind for CMS- one way text message notification
6C will send out weekly newsletters on
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:
Know grades, due dates, and missing assignments
1. CMS agenda
2. Check StudentVue and/or ParentVue
3. Require printed progress reports if necessary
Praise effort not just the end result
Help to manage and cope. Short term problems vs. Long term problems
You know your student and….what motivates them.

12. Classroom Donations  Always needed: Clorox wipes Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
Pencils
Electric pencil Sharpener
Sticky Notes
Composition notebooks
Thank you and I look forward to a WONDERFUL year with you and your student

13. Questions???

14. G.A.T.E. What to Expect for 2018-19
21st Century Skills
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Choice

15. Criteria for Placement
Initial placement of students as they transition into 6th grade includes
Identification in one or more areas of giftedness AND/OR
Multiple measures of high ability (e.g., AzMERIT proficiency, classroom grades, teacher recommendation)
Full criteria available at

16. Questions???