0. Sixth Grade Back to School Night
Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. Kuwazaki
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Please sign in then pick up a handbook and parent information.

1. Robin Wiegand {Wig-end}
CSU Sacramento with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential I am incredibly excited to be an influence on your child and their education! I have high expectations for our class! When I'm not in the classroom, writing lesson plans, or grading, some things you might find me doing are exercise, travelling, cooking, reading, and crafts!

2. FUN FACT of the Night! At the SAME school!
When Mrs. Kuwazaki was in 6th Grade…
Mrs. Wiegand was in 1st Grade…
At the
SAME
school!

3. Paperwork Class DoJo- Sign Up and return verification
Google Classroom- Sign up and return verification
ISP- sign and return
Volunteer/Driver Paperwork- return to office as soon as possible
Parent Volunteer Survey- Complete on class website as soon as possible
Must be fingerprinted to volunteer in the classroom or chaperone a field trip
Leave a special note to your child

4. Contact Information
We prefer to be reached by .
Clarification, questions, concerns
We will usually respond within 24 hours.
Mrs. Robin Wiegand
Mrs. Jenny Kuwazaki
Language Arts & Social Studies
Math & Science
(916) ext.

5. Classroom Community
The Three R’s- Respectful, Responsible & Resourceful
The Eight Keys of Excellence Integrity, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility, Balance, Speak with Good Purpose, Failure Leads to Success and This is It!
Core Values (see Parent & Student Handbook)
Discuss Student Leadership teams:
-ACES: (ambassadors of character education) about 12 students
-Student Council:
Usually 2 students assigned to classroom to teach about the core values each month.

6. Behavior Management Class Dojo
Students & Parents sign up to receive notifications about student’s behavior in both Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. Kuwazaki’s class
Students will be “awarded” for classroom behavior such as: helping others, being on task, participation, and teamwork.
Students will receive consequences for behavior such as: bullying, disrespect, no homework, off task, talking out of turn, and being unprepared.

7. Class DoJo Please take home the Class DoJo Information sheet.
Visit the website with your child and enter both the student and parent codes to sign up.
Explore the website and then return the bottom of the form signed.
Once students receive iPads they will have instant notifications during class time about positive and negative behaviors.
Kuwazaki’s class page says Mrs. Wiegand- doesn’t matter

8. Consequences
Behaviors such as: bullying, disrespect, and being off-task, will not be tolerated.
First negative notification, Behavior Warning
Second negative notification, students will talk with the teacher.
Students who receive 3 negative notifications will complete a “Think it Over” Note
Students who receive 4 negative notifications with these behaviors will be given a behavior slip, office visit, and parent notification.
Parents will be notified and can check Class DoJo daily.

9. Homework Approximately 60 minutes nightly
20+ minutes of nightly reading
Homework assignments will be posted to Google Classroom. Students will have daily time to copy assignments into planners.
Planners will also be used for important dates and project planning.
20 Minutes of nightly reading may be independent reading or assigned reading.

10. Join the Homework Team
Guidelines for parental involvement with homework:
Prepare the home
Designate a space
Proper lighting
Set a start time
Supplies on hand
Make homework an important task
Review, correct, and help as much as needed
Communicate with your teacher
How much time? Too little? Too much?
How difficult? How much help is needed?
Be resourceful
Online resources (Class website, Google Classroom, pearsonsuccess.net, vocabularyworkshop.com, spellingcity.com)
Student Homework Help Line

11. Google Classroom
Students will use Google Classroom for assignments, tests/quizzes, and online discussions.
Students will enter access codes to sign up for classes.
Students will be responsible for checking Google Classroom for assignments and other class related materials.

13. Goal: Turning have to read to want to read - everyday!
25 Book Challenge
Goal: Turning have to read to want to read - everyday!
The 6th grade teachers are challenging our students to read 25 books this school year.
We make time each day for our students to read good books and engage in the single activity that consistently correlates with high levels of performance for reading ability and across all curriculums.

14. Some features of the program:
At least 15 minutes reading time in class each day
Genre study and requirements
Regular conferencing with teacher
Book presentations
Reading is part of homework
Classroom library – book donations are always welcome

15. Notes about Health Healthy Snack Water Bottles – 2 for PE Hygiene
PE: Tuesdays & Thursdays (starting September 16th)
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes

16. Classroom & School Policies
School arrival – 7:55-8:10 – no early arrivals
Students should be in classroom by 8:10
No birthday food/drinks – notify me for summer half-birthdays so they can get their homework pass
Textbooks must be covered – NO CONTACT PAPER
Cameras – require special permission
Cell phones – must remain off and in backpack all day
Birthday treats: no food or drinks; other options book donation, goodie bag without food

17. Classroom & School Policies
Independent Study Plan (ISP)
Zero-tolerance bully policy
6th grade romance
You must check in with the office to enter the classroom

18. Grading Policies Report on skills and standards Formative Assessments
Summative Assessments
Multiple Proficiency Demonstration Opportunities:
Standards Based Grading
Support and time
Individualized
Enrichment

19. Field Trips Sly Park (September 8-12th) Pigeon Point
(Kuwazaki November 3-5th)
(Wiegand- November 5-7th)
We take 8 parent chaperones per class.
Sierra College Planetarium (February 27th)
Sunsplash (May/June)

20. Volunteer Opportunities
Classroom help
Chaperone field trips
Drive to field trips
Room parent
Art Docent
Fundraising Coordinator
Home projects
Please sign up on the volunteer sheet tonight.

21. Ways You Can Help Monthly book orders Wish list items
Check that your child’s homework is completed nightly.

22. Language Arts Modules Overview
Reading Closely and Writing to Learn
Working with Evidence
Drama
Understanding Perspectives
Literary Nonfiction
Reading for Research and Writing an Argument

23. Core Knowledge Literature
Greek Mythology
The Iliad
The Odyssey
Julius Caesar
Poetry Focus
The Prince and The Pauper

24. Social Studies Topics Overview
Christianity & Judaism
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Isaac Newton and the Enlightenment
French Revolution
Industrialism, Capitalism & Socialism
Latin America
Lewis Howard Latimer, Industrialization & Urbanization
Reform

25. Please switch to visit with Mrs. Kuwazaki!
Thank You
Suggested Resource
Curriculum Overview: Core Knowledge book: What Your 6th Grader Should Know by E.D. Hirsch It can be purchased by going to the link on my class website for School Supplies.
I am always looking for ways to enhance the curriculum and make lessons come alive. If you have special knowledge on one of our topics that you feel would be of great benefit to our students, please let me know. I’d love to hear about it.
Please switch to visit with Mrs. Kuwazaki!

26. SWITCH

27. Sixth Grade Back to School Night
Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. Kuwazaki
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Please sign in then pick up a handbook and parent information.

28. Robin Wiegand {Wig-end}
CSU Sacramento with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential I am incredibly excited to be an influence on your child and their education! I have high expectations for our class! When I'm not in the classroom, writing lesson plans, or grading, some things you might find me doing are exercise, travelling, cooking, reading, and crafts!

29. Language Arts Modules Overview
Reading Closely and Writing to Learn
Working with Evidence
Drama
Understanding Perspectives
Literary Nonfiction
Reading for Research and Writing an Argument

30. Core Knowledge Literature
Greek Mythology
The Iliad
The Odyssey
Julius Caesar
Poetry Focus
The Prince and The Pauper

31. Social Studies Topics Overview
Christianity & Judaism
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Isaac Newton and the Enlightenment
French Revolution
Industrialism, Capitalism & Socialism
Latin America
Lewis Howard Latimer, Industrialization & Urbanization
Reform

32. Have a wonderful night!