1. Wellington 6th Grade Curriculum Night September 20, 2016
Welcome!
Thank you for coming.
We will begin at 6:30 PM.
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2. Mr. Kevin Nitta Mr. Jon Schmitz Mr. John Butz
Wellington 6th Grade Curriculum Night
Mr. Kevin Nitta
Mr. Jon Schmitz
Mr. John Butz
All of us 2

3. 6th Grade is all about: A motto
Appreciate this Year / Prepare for Next
A role
Leadership and Example
An obligation
Service & Involvement
A task
Departmentalization
A responsibility
Self-management
An accomplishment
Graduation
Butz first two, Schmitz second two, Nitta last two. 3

4. Communication 6th Grade Web Sites
Online block class information
Weekly ed Newsletters and Progress Reports
Look for the weekly verification sheet for the Online Progress Reports beginning next Monday.
Conference sign-ups
SignUpGenius.com
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5. Technology Computers, Chromebooks, & iPads
Google Drive - Username: student
Password: 8-digit birthday (mmddyyy) or custom
Type of things in Google Drive folders:
Math - Copies of common core pages (like textbook pages), project guidelines and rubrics, Resource Handouts, H-pack guidelines, …
Science/Social Studies - Lab rubrics and writeups, project guidelines, …
Literacy - Assignment descriptions, rubrics, etc.
Butz

6. Social Studies – Mr. Schmitz
Geography / Mapping
Zombie Geography
Global Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Schmitz

7. Science – Mr. Schmitz Mixtures & Solutions Skateboard Science
STEM Activities
Lab Notes/Procedures
Schmitz

8. Health Notebooks “Great Body Shop”
Mini-Units
Allergies and Asthma
Stress
Addictions
Reproductive System & HIV/AIDS
Materials preview available, contact nurse for details
“opt out” form
Notebooks
Many assignments completed in notebook.
Will come home in Monday envelopes.
Schmitz

9. Safety
After-school parent pick-up
Birthday items
Schmitz

10. Math- Mr. Butz Curriculum Book, Resources, & Supplies
Daily Assignments, Weekly H-packs, and Projects.
Butz 10

11. Literacy - Mr. Nitta Reader’s Workshop
Mini-lessons
Variety of Genres
“Just Right” Books
Time to Practice
Story Themes, Literary Essay, Debatable Issues, Fantasy, Poetry Study
Outside Reading
Support Reading Goals
At Least 30 Minutes at Home Each Night
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12. Parent Involvement Room Parents (sign-up now)
Math / Social Studies / Science Helpers (sign-up now)
Library Assistants (sign-up now)
Nitta’s Homeroom needs someone every other week - Friday (9:00-9:45)
Art Docents (sign-up now)
Field Trip Drivers (sign-up later)
Graduation June ?th, 2016 (sign-up later)
Picnic, June ?th, 2016 (sign-up later)
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13. We appreciate your support and assistance!
Thank You for coming!
We appreciate your support and assistance!
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