“Learning is our Superpower!” Mrs. Kushin 6th Grade 2017-2018 Welcome to DCIS “Learning is our Superpower!” Mrs. Kushin 6th Grade 2017-2018

About Mrs. Kushin

Communication Friday Folders All graded items will be sent home each Friday Due on Monday Weekly Progress Report Delivered via email through AERIES each Friday Will include grades and missing work Please make sure that your email address is current in AERIES so that you will receive this. Teacher Web until December 2017 Email: darlene_kushin@etiwanda.org

Websites http://teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Kushin/apt4.aspx http://www.etiwanda.org https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePCLandingPage/

Ratios and Proprotional Relationships Math Ratios and Proprotional Relationships Statistics and Probability The Number System Geometry Expressions and Equations

How can I be successful in math? Go online to review the lesson Have your math notes and book OPEN when completing homework Complete extra credit (online quizzes and homework) Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class Make an appointment to see me before or after school if you need help

Shaping Earth's Surface Science Earth's Resources Ecology Earth's Oceans Plate Tectonics Shaping Earth's Surface

How can I be successful in science? Re-read each section at home Review science notes and vocabulary online https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePCLandingPage/ Complete science workbook and study guides Study for quizzes and tests Turn in science projects on time

6th Grade Science Camp Date: April 2nd-4th Cost: $285.00 (Tentatively) Payments can be made on EZ School Pay Pali Mountain Science Camp is in Running Springs, California Teachers attend camp with students and administrators visit each day

Please read the handbook thoroughly as it contains important information: Class Schedule Discipline Homework requirements Absent procedures Assignments procedures Science Camp Suggested Supplies Teacher Contact Information

Website/Social Media Permission Slip for Website Permission to join Instagram Instagram: kushincoyotes

DCIS Family Night Please join us on August 16th, 2017 at 6:00 pm for a night of learning and exploration. We will cover the following topics: We will be walking you through the tools your student has available to them. More information about this event will be posted on our school website.

Thank you for spending your evening in your child’s new classroom Thank you for spending your evening in your child’s new classroom. I look forward to a successful year with all of my new students.