1. Welcome to Back-to- School Night! Mrs. Wernicki House 1 Math Teacher Periods 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 Mr. Maier House 1 In-Class Support Teacher Period 5

2. Course Content Numerical Operations: Integers, Rational Numbers, Percents, Irrational Numbers Numerical Operations: Integers, Rational Numbers, Percents, Irrational Numbers Algebra: Patterns, Variables and Expressions, Graphing, Equations Algebra: Patterns, Variables and Expressions, Graphing, Equations Geometry: Polygons, Angles, Area, Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, Surface Area Geometry: Polygons, Angles, Area, Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, Surface Area Discrete Math: Statistics, Probability Discrete Math: Statistics, Probability Problem Solving and Communication Problem Solving and Communication

3. Success in PreAlgebra Pay attention in class and participate in class discussions. Pay attention in class and participate in class discussions. Keep your notebook organized and up-to- date. Keep your notebook organized and up-to- date. Do your homework – everyday – to the best of your ability. Do your homework – everyday – to the best of your ability. Come for extra help (Wednesdays from 8:00 to 8:25am) when needed. Come for extra help (Wednesdays from 8:00 to 8:25am) when needed.

4. What Parents Can Do Ask if the student has read the notes from class Ask if the student has read the notes from class Ask if the student has copied the problem into the notebook Ask if the student has copied the problem into the notebook Offer a “hint” for starting the problem Offer a “hint” for starting the problem Check the Homework webpage for links to online tutorials and practice Check the Homework webpage for links to online tutorials and practice

5. Absences Get missing assignments from the webpage, a study buddy, or the classroom computer Get missing assignments from the webpage, a study buddy, or the classroom computer Make up homework and tests as soon as possible! Make up homework and tests as soon as possible! See the teacher to get help and schedule make-ups. See the teacher to get help and schedule make-ups.

6. Contact Information Email Email jean_wernicki@monet.prs.k12.us jean_wernicki@monet.prs.k12.usjean_wernicki@monet.prs.k12.us donald_maier@monet.prs.k12.us donald_maier@monet.prs.k12.us Webpage Webpage http://jw.prs.k12.nj.us/jwernicki http://jw.prs.k12.nj.us/jwernickihttp://jw.prs.k12.nj.us/jwernicki Voicemail Voicemail 609-806-4270 x 5835 (Wernicki) 609-806-4270 x 5835 (Wernicki) x 5024 (Maier) x 5024 (Maier)

7. Thank You! If you have further questions, or would like for me to call you, please leave me a note on an index card. If you have further questions, or would like for me to call you, please leave me a note on an index card. Have a great 6 th grade year! Have a great 6 th grade year!