1. Open House September 17, 2015 Ms DeTrolio - 6 th Grade

2. Our class ) …

3. Classroom Support We will have classroom support this year from: Mrs. Barrows and Ms. Donaldson Ms. Walsh will also be with us until December

5. Our classroom rules! *Each student has signed the classroom rules, they are on the front board. 1.Be respectful. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Look at the person who’s talking. Respect others’ property. Don’t talk when others are speaking. 2.Try your hardest. 3.Stay organized. 4.Follow the Core Values.

6. Homework Policy Each night during the week, students are expected to spend ~1 hour on homework. Please contact me with any concerns. Missing Work Log If a student is missing a homework assignment, he/she must sign the Missing Work Log by writing the assignment and the reason why it was not turned in. If a student signs the Missing Work log 3 times in one month, I will be in contact with you.

7. Overview of Academics Math Harcourt

8. Overview of Academics English Language Arts Reading Street inclusive reading, writing, language and spelling program research and note-taking appreciation of literature poetry, non-fiction, plays trade books- reading groups & whole class book reports each term “Daily Bite” daily practice using the parts of speech in writing development public speaking

9. Overview of Academics Social Studies Houghton Mifflin world cultures world geography Country Reports

10. Overview of Academics Science Discovery Works Bournedale preparation: ocean life, pond study, various ecosystems Changing Earth Cells and Microbes Solar System & Beyond

11. Student Planners Each student is expected to write each day's assignments in his/her planner each school day. All assignments are written on the front board. All homework and notices are sent home in your child's homework folder. The daily assignments are posted on the class webpage. www.wrentham.k12.ma.us Click: Classrooms  Grade 6  Ms DeTrolio

12. Sixth Grade Reports Country Report: after February vacation D.A.R.E. graduation speeches Book reports and various reports in science, social studies, and ELA

13. Extra Help Extra help will be available starting after Camp Bournedale. Students may come into school from 7:45-8:10 for extra help or to prepare for an upcoming test/quiz.

14. Tests & Quizzes every Wednesday - Vocabulary Quiz every Friday - Spelling Test Daily Bite tests occur every five school days. ALL GRADES UNDER 80 (B-)MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN Math, Science & Social Studies tests & quizzes will be given during/after important concepts.

15. Marking Periods Term 1 Report cards sent home Friday, December 11 th Parent Teacher Conferences December 17 h (evening) and December 18 th (afternoon) Term 2 Reports cards sent home Friday, March 28 th Parent Teacher Conferences March 31 st (evening) and April 1 st (afternoon) Term 3 Report cards will go home on the last day of school, Friday, June 17 th Marking Periods Term 1 Report cards sent home Friday, December 11 th Parent Teacher Conferences December 17 h (evening) and December 18 th (afternoon) Term 2 Reports cards sent home Friday, March 28 th Parent Teacher Conferences March 31 st (evening) and April 1 st (afternoon) Term 3 Report cards will go home on the last day of school, Friday, June 17 th

16. MCAS Dates ELA Reading Comprehension (2 Sessions) TBD (end of March –beginning of April) Grades 6 Mathematics (2 Sessions) TBD (May)

17. Field Trips Camp BournedaleCamp Bournedale: October 5th-9th Please read the letter from Mrs. Cashman in your folders regarding medication at Bournedale. CHAPERONES: We NEED chaperones. Sign up sheets are on the white board after this presentation. A Christmas Carol play - December

18. D.A.R.E. Begins after Camp Bournedale Weekly classes with Sergeant Smith Graduation in May

19. Birthday Celebrations/Snack time Due to the Wellness Policy, birthdays will be celebrated without food. Feel free to send in a non-food treat on your child’s birthday. We are a dairy free classroom. All snacks must be dairy free snacks. Thank you!

20. Fingerprinting If you are interested in chaperoning at Camp Bournedale or helping out in our classroom, you must fill out a CORI form.

21. Roderick Picture Day Friday, October 23rd

22. Parent/Teacher Communication Newsletters are sent bi-weekly. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. e-mail: detroliol@wrentham.k12.ma.us voicemail: (508)384-5435 ext. 3300

24. Who am I?  Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science  Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education  I am certified in Elementary Ed and Educational Leadership  This is my 13 th year teaching in Wrentham- 2 nd year in 6 th grade  I have also worked in Attleboro at Hyman Fine Elementary School and for DODDS in Yokosuka, Japan at The Sullivans’ School

25. Student Teacher- Samantha Walsh  Graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism  Currently enrolled in Bridgewater State’s Master in Elementary Education program- graduating in December 2015  Currently work at TPC Boston in the Food and Beverage Department

26. Folder Reminder Please fill out the following forms: Note Card Note Card If you have any questions or concerns, please write it down on the card. I will be in contact with you. “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on their desk Please sign up for a conference time Thank you for coming to Open House!