1. Welcome to: Back to School Night 2011-2012 Mrs. Callaghan Mrs. Gorni Mrs. Jankowitsch Mr. Moral Mr. Ohlson Mrs. Russell Mr. Ricci Mr. Roth

2. Social Studies ► This year will be a study of Ancient Civilizations. ► District Assessments throughout the year ► Study Guides Provided

3. Civilizations Studied ► The Fertile Crescent: Sumerians, Babylonians, Israelites, Assyrians ► Egypt ► India ► China ► Aztecs, Incas, Olmecs and Mayans

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

5. Reading Reading Log Projects Anthology Novels Read Aloud Making Meaning CR District Goal: 25 books a year

6. Language Arts-Writing Five Required Writing Pieces: Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Research, Imaginative and Poetry Scoring: Five domains of the Pennsylvania Scoring Guide (F C O S C) Writer’s Workshop: Pre-writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Conferencing, Publishing Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA) Word Study Grammar For Writing: New Grammar Series

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

8. 7 th Grade Course Placements Early Spring Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School to be announced Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, formal and informal evaluations, as well as student interest in particular subjects

9. Communication Notes- for change of transportation Email- 24 hrs. Conferences Voice mail not advised Assignment Books Encourage Student Responsibility

10. Sixth Grade Events  Privileges 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