1. Grade 6: LC 2 Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open House August 21, 2013 5:40 to 6:10 pm Strings Room

2. LC Structure and Purpose Group of 120 Students 6 Core Teachers: Math, Science, English/Social Studies Support: EAL, Counselor, and School Therapist Collaboration & Communication between all the core teachers Meet regularly with Student Support Team Fun, Service

3. LC Communication Email Formal Parent Conferences By Appointment Student Led Conferences Oct & March Semester Reports & Power School Parent Portal Moodle JISNet Bulletins/ Homework Site

4. Learning Community 2

5. Marisa Medina English & Social Studies Hometowns: Cordoba, Argentina & South Africa

6. Cathy Craig English & Social Studies Home: Michigan-USA

7. Jenn Call English & Social Studies Hometown: El Paso, Texas-Usa

8. Richard Miller Science Hometown: Detroit, Michigan USA

9. Dave Stutz Math Hometown: Rimini, Montana USA

10. Gretchen Curtis Science/Math Home: Maine-USA

11. Caroline Elsbury EAL Hometown: Isleworth, London, UK

12. Kendel Leet Counselor Home: Vermont, USA

13. Kris Carlson School Therapist Home: Maryland USA

14. English & Social Studies Workshop and Inquiry

15. English: Reading/Writing Workshop Framework Skillful reading and writing is developed through some essentials components: Explicit teaching and Coaching- Mini Lessons- Application Time / Choice (”Just right” Authentic Texts) Time to reflect, share, and Confer In Workshop Model we believe that the one doing the Reading, Writing, speaking and sharing, is also the one doing the Learning!

16. Important Information Homework Materials

17. Social Studies 4 units Integrated Service learning

18. Science

19. Science - Expect Feedback in Three Areas

20. Science - Homework

21. Math

22. Homework Challenge by choice & color levels Units Flipped classroom Resources Grading BIG questions Information Session for Parents Date - TBA

23. Grade-book Snapshot

24. Important Dates Advisory Retreat September 12th and 13th Student Led Conferences Thursday, October 10th Thursday, March 20

25. Welcome to middle school @JIS!!!