6th Grade Open House Murray Elementary September 13, 2016

Meet the Teachers Ms. Paulinski 25 years teaching experience Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Masters Degree in Education National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics Middle School Math Endorsement Junior High Language Arts Endorsement English as a Second Language Endorsement CPS Algebra Certification Math Coach/Tutor Single Parent

Ms. Daniels Meet the Teachers 10 years teaching experience Bachelors Degree in Education Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction National Board Certification in Early Adolescent English Middle School Language Arts Endorsement

6th Grade Math In Grade 6, the Common Core standards state that instructional time should focus on five critical areas:   connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and developing understanding of statistical thinking.

6th Grade Reading In Grade 6, the Common Core standards state that instructional time should focus on five critical areas:   connecting real life experiences to the text and using textual evidence to support answers completing understanding of central idea, key details, author’s craft, text structure and ancient civilization writing, interpreting, and using expressions and writing for various purposes developing understanding of critical thinking.

6th Grade Math Curriculum: Glencoe Pre Algebra texbook used in classroom workbook/handouts homework workbook and study guide access through the Google Docs Think Through Math Website

Class Materials A Composition Notebook for each subject Writing utensils Highlighters (see Supply List) Folders for each subject Agenda books Extra materials used periodically: scissors, glue, tape, index cards, highlighter, red pen, coloring materials

Assessments/Projects 50% Homework (including TTM) 15% Classwork 35% Grading Math Assessments/Projects 50% Homework (including TTM) 15% Classwork 35% Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in. Exceptions will be made if a parent emails teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

Grading Reading Assessments 20% Homework 20% Classwork 40% Projects 20% Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in. Exceptions will be made if a parent emails teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

Grading Science Assessments 20% Homework 20% Classwork (interactive notebook) 40% Projects (like Science Fair) 20% Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in. Exceptions will be made if a parent emails teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

Classroom Rules Stay on task Talk politely and work quietly Always follow directions and procedures Respect everyone and everything In addition to the rules, Murray Language Academy is a CHAMPS school.  The CHAMPS acronym stands for "Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, and Participation." Each major classroom genre of activity or transition has a CHAMPS procedure associated with to help students know and understand what the teacher expects of them.  We will be reinforcing this program and its elements during the first several weeks of school and will expect full adherence to this program by all students. Include your class rules on this slide

Behavior Management System Each student is expected to follow the rules of the classroom and school. Consequences for misbehavior are: 1st warning- redirect 2nd warning- redirect 3rd warning- reflection Contact Parent Rewards: Students will earn incentives for displaying positive behavior, turning in homework, and attendance. A raffle will be held every other Friday, sometimes more often.

In addition, students will … Learn how to access their CPS Email and use a Google Share document Learn how to access the Student Portal and create their own triggers Learn how to access their textbook online Learn how to create a Power Point and become more comfortable with creating one (insert music, videos)  

Assessments NWEA – Fall, Winter, Spring PARCC – March 2017 Quizzes after 2-3 Math Concepts Quizzes biweekly Reading Concepts

Parent Involvement Guest Speakers Volunteers on field trips Volunteers in classroom Volunteers on field trips Read to students at home Have students read to parent Practice math at home Follow the Blog Daily Remind Updates

Stay Connected! Blog will be updated weekly. Please check and follow: mspaulinskiblog.wordpress.com You will find: Math Links for: Online Flashcards Homework Help (Videos) Parent and Student Portal Connection Emails: jnpaulinski@cps.edu qjdaniels@cps.edu

Welcome to a great year!