1. Welcome to: Back to School Night 2013-2014 Mrs. Gorni Mr. Incudine Mrs. Jankowitsch Mr. Moral Mr. Ohlson

2. 6th Grade -Language Arts & Social Studies by homeroom -Team Approach -Math- Mrs. Gorni & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine -Science- Mrs. Jankowitsch & Mr. Ohlson/Mr. Incudine

3. Language Arts Journeys: Reading Writing Grammar Spelling Vocabulary EPA- Elementary Performance Assessment

4. Math McDougal/Littell Textbook Homework Expectations www.classzone.com Math Help

5. Social Studies Ancient Civilizations –The Fertile Crescent –Egypt and Nubia –India and China –Mesoamerica District Assessments at end of each unit

6. Science Topics: One Marking Period Each 1.Scientific Method and Variables 2.Levers and Pulleys 3.Earth, Sun, and Moon 4.Biomes DARE

7. 7 th Grade Course Placements Early Spring Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance Middle School Visit

8. Communication Notes/phone call to security office for change of transportation Email-preferred communication/24 hours Conferences Voice mail not advised Assignment Books Encourage Student Responsibility

9. Sixth Grade Events –6 th Grade Pretzel Sales –Penny Challenge –Holiday Celebrations –Outreach Project –Blue and White After School Event –CR District Track Meet –Class Trip –6 th Grade Picnic