1. Avon Grove Intermediate School 2011-2012
Welcome to Sixth Grade
Avon Grove Intermediate School

2. Faculty and staff Homeroom Teachers
Orange House
Ms. Kristen Bolt
Mr. Tony DeFelice
Mr. Anthony DiEmidio
Mrs. Kelly Vaughn
Red House
Mrs. Ginnie Goldovich
Ms. Abby Linderman
Mrs. Kristen Reichwein
Mr. Brian Yohannan
Blue House
Mrs. Laurie Casarino
Mrs. Christin Johnson
Mrs. Monica Mapes
Ms. Kelly McGuffin
Purple House
Mrs. Marsha Flood
Mrs. Kathy Mantell
Mrs. Heather Waldman

3. Faculty and staff Learning Support Teachers
Mrs. Drinker
Mrs. Holden
Mrs. Logue/Ms. Farina
Mrs. Litchfield

4. schedule 8:10-8:30 Homeroom 8:35-10:00 Block 1 10:05-10:45 Special 1
*Students move back to H/R, pack up for Block 3 and move to that classroom, then
proceed to the Café for lunch with that class.
1:15-1:45 Lunch**
**Students go directly to their Block 3 after lunch
1:45-3:10 Block 3
3:15 Dismissal

5. Faculty and staff Special Area Teachers
Art
Mrs. Benjamin
Ms. Israel (Mrs. Hallman)
Computer Science
Mrs. Adcock
Mrs. Swarter
Music
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Truitt
Science Lab
Mr. Krech
Mr. Murray
Health and Physical Education
Mr. Benson
Mr. Conzentino
Mr. Eason
Mrs. Jackson
Ms. Mitch
Mrs. Travis
Mrs. Weaver
Mr. Whitmer

6. SPECIALS CYCLES Each student experiences 4 cycles throughout the year
Art
Science Lab (Chemistry Unit)
Technology
Music
Physical Education/ Health (every cycle)

7. Faculty and Staff Pupil Services
Health Services
Mrs. Berardi
Mrs. Stefanoski
Guidance
Mrs. Greenberg

8. Math Teachers
Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Mrs. Flood (Purple) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Mrs. Vaughn (Orange) .

9. Learning support math teachers
Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Holden Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Logue/Ms. Farina

10. mathematics concepts
Emphasis on mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
Oral and written communication about mathematics.
Alternative strategies encouraged and valued.
Actively engaged in working with materials and with peers to solve mathematical problems
Math maintenance sheets.

11. course 1 topics Numbers & Operations Number Theory Geometry
fractions
Geometry
decimals
Probability
whole numbers
Data & Statistics
3D Figures & Surface Area
Algebraic Concepts
Ratios & Proportions
Measurements
Integers & Coordinate Planes

12. course 2 topics Decimals and Integers Geometry
Exponents, Factors, and Fractions
Measurement
Patterns and Rules
Operations With Fractions
Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
Equations and Inequalities
Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Display / Analyze Data
Using Probability
Percents

13. pre-algebra topics Algebraic Expressions & Integers
Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities
One-Step Equations & Inequalities
Linear Functions & Graphing
Spatial Thinking
Decimals & Equations
Area & Volume
Factors, Fractions, & Exponents
Right Triangles in Algebra
Data Analysis and Probability
Operations with Fractions
Nonlinear Functions & Polynomials
Ratios, Proportions, & Percents

14. online textbook
Prentice Hall provides an online interactive textbook that your child will have access to.
Username and password will be provided to the students.

16. Language Arts teachers
Ms. Bolt (Orange)
Mrs. Casarino (Blue)
Mr. DeFelice (Orange)
Mrs. Goldovich (Red)
Mrs. Johnson (Blue) .
Mrs. Mantell (Purple)
Mrs. Waldman (Purple)
Mr. Yohannan (Red)

17. Learning support LA teachers
Mrs. Drinker Mrs. Holden Mrs. Litchfield Mrs. Logue/Ms. Farina

18. Language arts Concepts
Understanding and using writing traits.
Key concepts in written expression.
Emphasis on progression.
Writing and Research in ALL content areas.
Study Skills
Grammar
Oral Presentation skills

19. reading UNITS
Elements of Fictions Elements of Non-Fiction Elements of Poetry & Drama Literary Elements Persuasive Texts and Media Online Textbook:

21. social studies teachers
Ms. Bolt (Orange)
Mrs. Casarino (Blue)
Mr. DeFelice (Orange)
Mrs. Goldovich (Red)
Mrs. Johnson (Blue)
Mrs. Mantell (Purple) .
Mrs. Waldman (Purple)
Mr. Yohannan (Red)

22. social studies enduring understandings
Humans adjust to life based on their physical surroundings and they alter those surroundings to meet their needs and wants. (Geography)
Cooperation and conflict between groups of people have produced change in the world. (History)
There are different levels of government; each has its own responsibilities to work to form a unified government. (Government)
Trade influences economic structure and growth. (Economics)
Units
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
China

23. science teachers
Mr. DiEmidio (Orange) Ms. Linderman (Red) Mrs. Mantell (Purple) Mrs. Mapes (Blue) Ms. McGuffin (Blue) Mrs. Reichwein (Red) Mrs. Vaughn (Orange) Mrs. Waldman (Purple) .

24. science big ideas
Celestial bodies have patterns of movement based on the force of gravity.
All objects obey universal laws relating force and motion.
Systems interact with one another, have specific needs, and continually adapt and change.
Relationships exist among organisms in different ecosystems.
Composition of Matter

25. science units Astronomy Motion & Design Populations and Ecosystems
Chemistry (Science Lab Special)

26. homework
Typically given on a daily basis as determined by the teacher.
Expected to be completed the next school day unless otherwise specified.
Recorded in assignment books.

27. assignment books Excellent Parent/ Teacher communication tool
Must be carried to each class
Homework is written down daily in class
NONE is written if there is no homework
If a student loses it, they will have to pay for a new one
Responsibility Calendars should be kept with the assignment book

28. responsibility calendar
Traits on the calendar are aligned with the lifetime learner characteristics of the report card
Helps students monitor their personal behaviors and identify traits where there is room for improvement
Communication tool between teachers, students, and parents
Calendars should be signed with every mark AND every Thursday night, unless otherwise noted

29. teacher websites
Accessible from AGSD homepage at
Click on your child’s teacher’s name
Please check for AGIS calendar, announcements, assignments, due dates…

30. Thursday folders
All papers sent home will be in the folder (PTA, AGRA, etc…)
Please ask your child to see their folder
Folders should be returned for the next round of papers to be sent home

31. behavior expectations School wide behaviors
EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LEARN
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Fair
Do your personal best every day!

32. School messenger District communication system
Automatically calls home for important information from AGI or the District
Snow Days
Reminders
Emergencies

33. Report card conferences
Conferences are in the fall and spring
Conferences are held in the Café
Scheduling of conferences is going to be done online; more information on this process will be forthcoming.

34. map testing MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS 3 times a year
50-60 minutes typically (untimed)
Students will set goals for improvement
Tool for teachers to differentiate instruction
More information at

35. Keep in mind, all 6th grade classrooms are nut free.
wellness policy
Full policy is located online at the Avon Grove Website.
When sending food in for a birthday treat or party, it is school policy that the food be preapproved prior to being sent into school.
Water bottles are permitted in class.
Please provide a healthy/appropriate snack for your child.
Keep in mind, all 6th grade classrooms are nut free.

36. Sixth grade takes 2 field trips during the school year.
Trip 1 is an educational field trip to Washington, DC sometime in the spring
Trip 2 is a celebratory field trip to mark the end of sixth grade to the Brandywine Picnic Park
Both Trips are currently in the planning process. You will receive more information when details have been determined.
To chaperone a field trip you must have valid clearances on file with AGIS. If applying for clearances, please be aware it may take up to four weeks to get them in the mail.

37. Eighth Annual Career Day October 2011
Avon Grove Intermediate School
You are invited to help make our Career Day a success! We are looking to expose our 5th and 6th grade students to a wide variety of career choices. Forms are available with the ambassadors located in the front of our school.

38. q & a
General questions? Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you and your child this year!