1. Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class Room 11 August 27, 2015
Back to School Night
Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade Class
Room 11
August 27, 2015

2. Agenda Welcome and introduction Curriculum Assessment
Math
Language Arts/Reading
Social Studies
Science
Assessment
Walker Creek Science Camp
Communications
Volunteer Opportunities
Primary Years Programme (PYP)

3. Curriculum Math program : Language Arts/Reading:
College Prep Math (CPM)
Parent Info Night: Sept. 22nd, Rocklin Event Center
Parent Support website
Video: “We Can Learn Anything” (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset)
Video: “Why is Math Taught Differently Now?”
Accelerated Math
Language Arts/Reading:
Junior Great Books
Prentice Hall Literature Text
Daily Language Instruction/Spelling
40 Book Challenge
Less emphasis on AR points/goal
More emphasis on developing a love of reading and exposure to a variety of genres.

4. Curriculum, cont. Social Studies: Science: Spanish
Holt Ancient Civilizations
Science:
MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Earth Science
Spanish
Full immersion Spanish class (30 minutes, twice a week)

5. Assessment
Report cards are based on demonstrated proficiency of state standards.
Report card has been updated to reflect new state standards and parent information meetings are scheduled.
Sierra parents: Nov. 5th, Rocklin Elementary
California Standards Testing (Smarter Balanced)
Math and English Language Arts
Does not influence report card

7. 6th Grade Trip to Walker Creek
October 19-23, 2015
Informational meeting for students and parents: Friday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m.
$385 per student (fund-raisers?)
Must be paid in full prior to departure
Last day for all types of payment is October 9th.
High School Chaperones
Whitney H.S. juniors and seniors
Any medications, prescription or OTC, need to be signed off by a physician.

8. Communications
Website :
Daily homework calendar
Classroom handouts available to download
Frequently updated progress reports
Parent/Teacher Conference at the end of 1st trimester. 2nd Trimester conferences are optional.
Contacting me:
(best)
Classroom phone: , ext. 311

9. Volunteer Opportunities
Art Docent helper*
Room Mom (organizes parties and other events)*
Working with students (math, writing, science)*
Grading student work
Prep work
Copying, scanning, laminating
Field Trip chaperones*
Scholastic Book Club orders
IB Binder maintenance
* Requires fingerprint clearance

10. Visit the school’s website for more information Video: The PYP in Practice 6th Grade Units of Inquiry (see class website) PYP portfolios (binders) finally go home at the end of 6th grade!

11. Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies
Class Parties and Treats We have students with food allergies. Please avoid sending food with the following: *PEANUTS * TREE NUTS *STRAWBERRIES *CHOCOLATE *DAIRY At least label it to avoid accidental ingestion!!

12. PTC Please support them!! FUNd Run is October 2nd

13. Wish List *Small vacuum *Swap drawers/craft cart

14. Questions or Comments?