1. Back To School Night Ashley Falls Sixth Grade
Welcome & Introductions
Homework
Communication
Rewards/Ownership
The Transition to Middle School
Dress Code
Reading
Writing
Math
Chromebooks
STEAM+
Camp
YOUR OWN CLASSROOMS

2. Homework Expectations: About 30-60 minutes per/night Math
Homework Policy
Expectations:
About minutes per/night
Math
At least 20 min. nightly independent reading
Quality work
Students responsibility to bring to school. If forgotten, you may send to the office. Still is a considered late.
Sign Ins – For missing homework
Book of the trimester

3. Communication Communication Class DOJO
Self Reflections – Signed Weekly
Wednesday Folders
6th grade Website
Powerschool
Teacher – best way to get ahold of us
Set up a meeting if you have something to chat with us about.

4. Rewards/ownership
Accountability-sign-ins-2 per weekfile://localhost/Users/teacher/Desktop/6TH GRADE /beginning of the year/First week items/Reflection Sheet.docx
Class money
Study hall/Fun Friday
Class store

5. 6th Grade – the transition to Middle School
It is our goal to foster these skills in order to help your child be successful in 6th grade and as they move forward with their schooling.
Independence
writing down homework, bringing necessary items to and from school
ing teacher-students begin practicing this-this is how it works in Middle School
Accountability with behavior and homework
Classroom accountability sign in sheet for homework and behavior(blue), weekly planner, gold
2 signs in a week (homework/or behavior) result in study hall on Friday.
Time management
Planning ahead (projects & homework), studying in advance,
Organizational skills
Utilizing homework calendar & website for information, filing papers In binder appropriately

6. Dress Code No twins, triplets…dress alike – to prevent exclusion
Sunglasses are only to be worn if prescription or with a doctor’s note
Shoes must have a strap – should be closed toe on PE days
Undergarments may not be visible
Shorts, Skirts, Dresses should be an appropriate length – shirts should not be longer than shorts

7. Language Arts
Read novels with choice of reading with teacher, reading in partners, or reading alone.
Class and small group guided discussions based on standards
Projects based on novels
Check in with your child when we are reading a novel to make sure they are getting the most out of it

8. Writing
All writing pieces will be in Google Drive, you can access them anytime.
We will give feedback on specific skills we are teaching, not always the entire paper.
Choice of topic is very important to us
Students will type all of their pieces
Please print at home!!!!

9. Mathematics
Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) will be incorporated into instruction to support analytical math reasoning skills-students will be encouraged and guided daily on talking about their thinking
We are committed to knowing every single kid’s needs and using responsive teaching.
Small group instruction will take place daily, as well as students working alone, in partners and whole class.
Math Homework-all the answers will be on Powerschool learning. We expect students to be checking their answers while they work. We only assign a small amount of practice for home, we believe most learning and practice should be with us.

10. Chrome Books/Technology
1. Focus on writing /research/Projects
2. Using Google Apps to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets with a secure login.
3. Students can access the items from any computer at home and at school
We recommend downloading Google Chrome at home
4. District adopted curriculum have online resources for student use.
5. Keyboarding
6. Although it might be tempting please do not edit and revise your child’s work. 
Cell Phones
Allowed at school but must stay in backpacks the entire day (7:45-2:30)*
May not come out until outside the gates after school, must be put away when walking on campus.
Instagram/or the like
Important to know your child’s password
Good idea to monitor direct messages.

11. STEAM+ Science w/ Mr. Miller Thursday Mornings PE – Mrs. McBride
Tuesday– All classes
LIBRARY w/ Mrs. LaBarge
Friday-all classes
MUSIC w/ Mrs. Peak
Second half of school year
Thursday Mornings
PE – Mrs. McBride
Technology – Mr. Cunha
Art- Mrs. Doyle

12. 6th Grade Camp
October 23rd-27th
Camp MARSTON!!
Mark your calendar!!!

13. Next Steps… DONATIONS FOR YEAR LONG ACTIVITIES Sign Ups: Conferences
Volunteer Sign ups September 7th @ 7:30-9:30 in the MUR
Room Parent - tell your child’s teacher if interested
Don’t Miss:
Class Wish List
Student Desk – Warm Fuzzy