The Screaming Gophers Meet the Teacher Night September 5, 2013 Winning logo designed by Robby Henn

The Screaming Gophers n Mr. Cahall – Room 312 n Mrs. Mann- Room 301 n Mrs. Ranayhossaini – Room 305 n Mrs. Christopher – Room IPC3 n Mr. Friday – Room 316

The Screaming Gophers CURRICULARAREAS Second Place logo designed by Ari Bilger

The Screaming Gophers n Science n Social Studies n Reading n Language Arts n Mathematics/Pre-Algebra Third Place logo designed by Sophia Rush

Science n Earth Science –Soil as a Natural Resource –Rocks and Minerals –Erosion and Deposition –Plate Tectonics –Weather and Atmosphere n Important Notes: –Activities are very hands-on –Attendance is important –Science notebook is a key component to the grade –Lessons and worksheets can be found on Mr. Cahall’s web page

Social Studies n “We cover the whole world!!!!” n Broken into culture regions n Focus is on the connections between the 5 fields of social studies –History, Culture, Economics, Government & Geography n Important Notes: –There is an electronic copy of the book available through Mr. Cahall’s web page –Most worksheets and assignments will also be found online

Health n Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs –Chapters 9 & 10 n Growth and Development –Chapters 8.1, 8.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 n Reality Tour: – –September 26 th –6:00-9:00 pm –Location: Held at the Adams Twp. Municipal Bldg. 690 Valencia Road Mars, PA –Optional (highly recommended)

Reading n Novels –Number the Stars –Out of the Dust n Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series n Play: “The Diary of Anne Frank”

Language Arts n Writing process n Types of writing n Listening and speaking n Grammar and mechanics n Spelling

Mathematics and Pre-Algebra n Common Core n PA is transitioning from Pennsylvania Academic Standards to The Common Core Curriculum n SVSD is moving this year in Math n Difference in approach and rigor n n

6 th Grade Mathematics  Focus: Common Core  Fact practice / Pre-Algebra  Curricular Lesson n Number Sense n Operations n Decimals/Fractions/Percents n Geometry n Statistics & Probability  Project / Problem Solving

Math Online Text n Use the following website: n papp/login/login.jsp papp/login/login.jsp papp/login/login.jsp n Login for 6 th grade: grade6hms n Password for 6 th grade: grade6

Pre-Algebra  Focus: Common Core  Working with rational numbers and expressions  Solving linear equations  Using formulas  Working with proportions  Drawing inferences from data  Problem solving

Pre-Algebra Online Text n Use the following website: n papp/login/login.jsp papp/login/login.jsp papp/login/login.jsp n Login for 6 th grade: preal6 n Password for 6 th grade: haine6

Anti-Bullying n Olweus Anti-Bullying Program n Student Kick-off – 9/13/13 n Classroom Meetings each Day 2 Finalist Cailee Cheski

CARE with Mr. Cahall – STEM n Hands-on exploration of STEM standards/goals n Encourages teamwork and problem solving skills n Engineering focus with help of mentors n Additional Information: – nsquad/ nsquad/ – nsquad/parentseducat ors/ nsquad/parentseducat ors/ – ls/ ls/

CARE with Mrs. Mann n Language Arts Academic Game: LinguiSHTIK n Writer’s Workshop n Student Selected novels applying literacy skills

CARE with Mr. Friday n Math Enrichment –Logic –Problem Solving n Math Academic Games –Equations –On-Sets

The Screaming Gophers *Cultural Day *Conference Sign Up * Party Volunteer *SV Gradebook Logins *Team / Teacher Websites Finalist Samie Rush

The Screaming Gophers Contact Information n School Phone Number –(724) n addresses (Please type “parent note” on subject line) (SS/Sci) (L.S.) (Math/Pre-Algebra) (L.A./Rdg.) (Purpose) Finalist Jose Ordonez

The Screaming Gophers Important Websites Finalist Grace McSwaney

The Screaming Gophers THANK YOU! Please visit our classrooms to sign up for conferences and other volunteer opportunities! Finalist Maura Taylor

Finalist Dylan Darak