1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Back to School Night 2014-2015 Ms. Foreman Mr. Incudine Mrs. Lockett Mr. Moral Dr. Pisch Ms. Silks

2. 6th Grade -Language Arts & Social Studies by homeroom -Team Approach -Math- Ms. Silks & Mrs. Lockett/Dr. Pisch/Mr. Incudine -Science- Ms. Foreman & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine

3. Language Arts Journeys: –Reading –Writing –Grammar –Spelling –Vocabulary

4. EPA Elementary Performance Assessment Completed with homeroom In the Spring 2 days of research followed by presentation

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

6. Social Studies Ancient Civilizations –The Fertile Crescent –Egypt and Nubia –India and China –Mesoamerica District Assessments at end of each unit

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

8. D.A.R.E. - 10-12 lessons -Decision-making -with Officer Lee Crawford, Upper Makefield P.D.

9. Homework Expectations -Approximately 40-60 minutes per night -Meets Expectation -Fewer than five missed assignments -Improvement Needed -Five or more missing assignments

10. 7 th Grade Course Placements Early Spring Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance Middle School Visit

11. Communication Notes/phone call to main office for change of transportation Email-preferred communication/24 hours Conferences Voice mail not advised Assignment Books Encourage Student Responsibility

12. Sixth Grade Events –6 th Grade Pretzel Sales –Penny Challenge –Holiday Celebrations –Blue and White After School Event –CR District Track Meet –Class Trip –6 th Grade Picnic

13. Council Rock Report Card Click here for a parent brochure about the new Council Rock School District Elementary Report Card