1. to 6 th grade!! Parent Night 2014

2. Science Topics  Safety and Lab procedures, Scientific Processes, Metric System and Measurement  Weather, Atmosphere, Climate and Fresh Water Sources  Rocks and Minerals, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes  Planetary Science

3. Science Topics  Next Generation Science Standards Adoption (Science Committee)  I-Pads (yeah!!)  students need ear buds for class  policy letter going home next week  expectations

4. Grades Grade Weighting  We have set high goals as a district and as a building. We will be reviewing our grade/weight distribution and homework policies to promote student learning. This information will be communicated to you in newsletters, websites, and email blasts as these policies are developed and initiated.  Research indicates that schools in which homework is routinely assigned and assessed tend to have higher achieving students. Homework fosters student achievement, independence, and responsibility and serves as a vital link between school and home.

5. Grades  Assessments – 70% of grade (May include tests, projects, end of unit quizzes or writing pieces, etc.)  Class Work – 25% of grade (Includes daily class work, labs, exit slips, mid-unit quizzes)  Homework – 5% of grade

6. Assignment Notebook Students should bring to class everyday!! Great for parent – teacher communication!!

7. Supplies  Prepared students are successful students  Supply List is on-line and on my website  Supplies needed for class are listed on the board  I do understand sometimes there is an economic reason…please see me and I will do what I can to help, I usually have extra supplies and the office occasionally receives donations.

8. Report Cards  Midterms - 6 weeks (Oct. 10, Jan. 30, May 1)  Trimester – 12 weeks (Dec. 5, Mar. 20, June 1)  Parent Conferences – Oct. 22, 23, 24 There will be more information coming about our parent teacher conferences this year, but we're excited to invite all students and parents to student led conferences this year on these dates. More to follow from our administrative team very soon.

9. Resources Bernotas Middle School Website http://www.d47.org/rbm/ ParentVue https://d47.edupoint.com/login_parent_pxp.aspx My website – homework/class work, schedule, supplies, printable pages, etc. http://home.d47.org/dmaustin/ Twitter www.Twitter.com/BernotasVikings

10. Other Important Info  Homeroom - attendance, notes, announcements, lunch payment  Absences – check website, e-mail me  Band Lessons/Missing Class  Snacks – sealed bottled water or filled at school, one serving of healthy snack during Core 3 or 4, must be nut free due to allergies.  Team names/College Houses  Team Policies/Procedures (blue sheets – more to come on accountability for homework)

11. How You Can Help  Check assignment notebooks (nightly if possible)  Check websites  Communicate  Replenish supplies as needed

12. About Me  My 14 th year teaching 6 th grade at Bernotas  Also teach Earth Science classes part-time at MCC  My 18 year old son is a freshman at Loyola University, Chicago in the ROTC program  My 12 year old daughter is in 7 th grade this year, we live in Woodstock  Being a parent myself, I understand how hectic the balance between home and school can be. If there are any special concerns, contact me any time.

13. Thank You Thank you so much for attending Parent Night!!! Working together we can make this a great and successful 6 th grade year for you and your child. I am honored to play a part in your child’s academic and social development as a student and person. Thank you in advance for your support. Please feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions or concerns. dmaustin@d47.org

14. for coming in tonight!!