Welcome to Open House Night September 28, 2017 Mrs. Dator & Ms. Thomas 6th Grade

I. Introduction Mrs. Dator Class 6D Math and Science Ms. Thomas Class 6T ELA and Social Studies

II. Communication Between Home and School Teacher Contact Information 914- 376-8640 Email Addresses tmilodator@yonkerspublicschools.org kthomas@yonkerspublicschools.org CLASS DOJO Functioning Phone Numbers Change of numbers- please submit

II. Communication Between Home and School (continued) Recess and School Aides -Ms. Rosenstock 6T Ms. D’Intino 6D Concerns regarding recess should be addressed to your child’s aide. If you intend to Pick-up your child early, please do so during the lunch period. Lunch is from 12:35-1:35.

III. COMMON CORE NYS Assessments aligned to Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) ELA focuses more on Non-Fiction text Math focuses on Problem Solving and showing your work.

IV. Math and Science Mrs. Dator Number System Expressions and Equations Ratios and Proportional Reasoning Geometry Statistics & Probability SCIENCE Studies Weekly Physical Science Knowledge of Multiplication Facts is critical.

V. ELA and Social Studies Ms. Thomas Reading/Writing Standards (Journeys) Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Range of Writing SOCIAL STUDIES Studies Weekly Geography Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, China, Rome, Greece) American History

VI. State Exams ELA : Tuesday through Tuesday April 10 -17, 2018 MATH: Tuesday through Tuesday May 1-8, 2018

VII. Protocol Classroom Matters contact Teacher Recess Matters contact Aide Bus Matters contact Monitor After speaking with the appropriate contact – Ms. Davis

VIII. Expectations RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY ATTENTIVENESS SAFETY Completion of Daily Homework Assignments Consistency throughout the school year Cell Phones “Off and Away All Day” Field Day and Graduation Trip

IX. Attendance Prompt to school. Class begins at 8:35 am. Absence notes Illness- Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Pink Eye, Strep Throat, Flu, Serious Cold

X. Questions and Answers