1. Parent Orientation Logan Elementary Mrs. Grist’s 6 th Grade August 25 th, 2015

2. Welcome Parents Please sign in at the door If you did not attend Sneak Peek, please find a computer and fill out the Google form. http://goo.gl/forms/YWmznW73yT Sign the Home-School Compact

3. A Little About Me: Degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Kansas State University Starting 10 year of teaching, but 1 st year at Logan and 1 st year in 6 th Married with 2 kids, ages 5 and 1

4. My Family

5. Academics Reading: We will be using the McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading Series. Book Orders: We will send in Scholastic book orders throughout the year. If you choose to purchase, please make the check out to: Scholastic Book Club or order online What you can do: Have your child read for at least 20 minutes every night.

6. Academics Math: We will be using the Everyday Mathematics 4 this year in sixth grade. What you can do: Help your student practice and memorize math facts. Have your student play math games online.

7. Academics Science: We are using Discovery Science, an online program for science. Social Studies: The social studies curriculum is focused on ancient civilizations. What you can do: Have your child show you online what we have been working on in science.

8. Class Information Missing Work: If your child has missing work, it is parent and student responsibility to check PowerSchool for frequent updates on grades and assignments. Grades: You’re able to check your child’s grades on-line by accessing PowerSchool. If you need log-in information, please contact the office. Planners: Students are given time every day to write in their daily assignments. Please ask to see your child’s planner and sign it. Take Home Folders: All notes should be in Yellow take home folders throughout the week.

9. Classroom Expectations Clip Chart for behavior tracking Incentive Field Trips (every 9 weeks): 75% or above green + ALL work turned in Grades C and above

10. Navigating the Class Website http://www.seamanschools.org/ Pictures Website links Newsletter Schedule

11. Get Involved! Please sign up for any activities you would be willing to help with by filling out the Google form on one of the computers at the reading table! Homecoming Float

12. Questions?