Welcome to the Grella/Lachler/Passmore Team 6 th Grade

About Mrs. Grella This is my 29 th year of teaching. I graduated from Salem College with a degree in music and education. I am a professional flutist. I am married and have 1 daughter, Rebekah. (24) I love sports and am a huge Wake Forest fan. Go Deacs!

About Ms. Lachler *This is my 11 th year teaching 6 th grade. *I have a Bachelor’s dual degree in Resource Mgt. and Forest Biology *I have had various careers before teaching; including working for the U.S. Forest Service, teaching outdoor education, and being a paramedic. * Some of my hobbies include running and geocaching. * I have 2 cats, Simba and Sabrina

About Mrs. Passmore *This is my 21 st year of teaching! All in sixth grade. *I went to high school at West Henderson and college at UNCA. *I am married and have three babies – my dogs Samantha, Oreo, and Cheyenne. *I have a Mountain Soul but my heart belongs to the beach. I love it!

Class Expectations Be in class on time with materials ready Be kind and respectful of others with actions and words Follow directions the first time given and listen attentively Work quietly, stay on task and do not disrupt others Take responsibility for your actions

Homework Expectations Language Arts: Read at least 20 minutes every night. Math homework will be daily; Week by Week and a Homework Sheet. Science notes should be studied every night and unfinished class work/projects should be completed as necessary. Social Studies: Most homework will be unfinished class work or projects if needed. See our websites for more details

Behavior Management In order to maintain a safe environment that promotes learning, we must follow the class rules. If any of the rules are broken, your child may receive one or more the following consequences. Warning If behavior continues, consequences may include: Teacher conference, behavior reflection sheet, loss of privileges, walking by self at energizers, lunch detention, loss of free time, after school detention, Parent contact, office referral **Student will be referred to the office in cases of severe misbehavior

Key Units of Study Math: Connected Math- Students are led into deeper levels of thinking with all areas of math. Science: Plants, Lithosphere, Energy and Solar System Language Arts: Students will be challenged to learn in all areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and studying. Social Studies: Students will study the world from a geographic, historical and cultural perspective. Technology: All subjects will integrate technology in particular units throughout the school year in an effort to prepare to succeed in the 21 st century.

Supplies Math/Science: 1 spiral 3 subject composition books 1 bound composition book Loose leaf notebook paper Pencils with eraser and sharpener (or extra lead) TI 30X IIS Calculator Index cards and colored pencils (optional) Language Arts/Social Studies 1 inch 3 Ring notebook (will stay in classroom) Dividers 1 Bound Composition book (not spiral) Large 3-ring notebook with page dividers to be used in all classes.

Our Teacher Websites We each have our own class website which has been created to foster the home-school connection. The website can be used for the following: To check daily homework assignments Access school calendar View announcements and classroom news Links to other educational websites Photos of learning experiences Go to Buncombe County Schools website and click on CT Koontz Intermediate/Staff to access our own websites.

The End Thank you for coming your time and interest in your child’s education. Together we can make a difference!