Meet the Teacher Night September 10, 2018 The Golden Trio Team Teachers: Mrs. Kramer, ELA Mr. DeSanzo, math Mr. Cahall, social studies/science Mrs. Sipp, ELA/math Mrs. Roe, ELA/ math Winning Logo: Maggie E 314

Student Textbook Log-in Reading Student Textbook Log-in Link located within the resource tab when logged onto the district web site and also in student portal under Language Arts. Student log-in/Password – last name, first initial, middle initial and student six digit ID number. This is the same log-in and password used when logging onto to the school computers, purchasing lunch, checking out library books, etc. Student Text Access

Reading Potential Novel Studies: Selection from a wide variety of student selected WW II/Holocaust novels including The Diary of Anne Frank, and a novel set during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Out of the Dust. Independent Novels: Students will be assigned a quarterly reading genre and will be required to complete an independent book project. Genre selections include: non-fiction (area of student interest), science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, biography/autobiography, adventure, animal, and free - choice

Social Studies We cover the entire world!!!! Broken into culture regions Focus is on the connections between the 5 fields of social studies History, Culture, Economics, Government & Geography A major focus is text skills.

Social Studies Mr. Cahall's Website Student Textbook Log-in The link is located in the student portal under Social Studies

Science 27 Weeks of Earth Science Important Notes Soil as a Natural Resource Rocks and Minerals Erosion and Deposition Plate Tectonics Weather and Atmosphere Activities are very hands-on Attendance is important Digital science notebook is a key component to the grade Book is available through the SV Portal

Science Science Student Textbook Log-in The link is located in the student portal under Science

Health Two units of study Drug/alcohol/tobacco/steroids awareness occurring the week of October 23 during RRW Reproductive and immune systems (includes HIV/AIDS instruction) Teen Health Course 1 Glencoe Publishing Personal hygiene

Honorable Mention: Karley S 302 Health Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Chapters 9 & 10 Growth and Development Chapters 8.1, 8.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 Reality Tour: http://www.candleinc.org/ Optional (highly recommended) October 18, 2018 Honorable Mention: Karley S 302

Reality Tour http://www.candleinc.org/ HMS 6th Grade/Reality Tour Partnership Team Reality Tour Night, Thursday, October 18 Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cranberry-reality-tour-2018-19-school-year-dates-registration-43782907856 Video

The Heart of Math Math is more than simply finding the right answers; students will learn that the heart of math work lies in: Using problem solving steps appropriately Finding and investigating relationships Recording their thoughts and ideas Sharing ideas with their classmates Reflecting on mathematical ideas Reflecting on their own mathematical processes

Math Overview Areas of Focus Homework Online Book Technology

Honorable Mention: Alana Z 302 Areas of Focus Rates, Ratios, and Proportions Area and Surface Area Operations with Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions Expressions and Equations Volume Analyzing Statistics Honorable Mention: Alana Z 302

Homework Homework grade will be entered once a quarter. 10 points A point will be deducted for each incomplete assignment Graded on completion

Honorable Mention: Mason L 312 Online Book Online text and homework/remembering papers can be accessed through the portal. Honorable Mention: Mason L 312

Technology We will be using many different platforms to enhance student learning. Edgenuity Up Smart Sumdog Quizizz Kahoot Digital Breakouts Edgenuity, Up Smart, and Sumdog can be accessed through the resources tab on the portal.

Policies and Expectations absences homework preparation extra credit student expectations

Technology ClassDojo Technology Use SV Portal Team Website Office 365

Miscellaneous November Parent-Teacher Conferences Activity and Enrichment Time RR Period

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