1. Welcome to Ms. Jackson’s 6th Grade Classroom
While you are waiting, please…
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 Write a warm, Fuzzygram note for your child to find on their desk in the morning.

2. Tonight's Agenda Introduction Special Schedules and Dates Curriculum
Rules, Expectations, and Student Recognition
Discipline Policy
Homework Policy
Housekeeping

3. All About Ms. Jackson!!!
Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, CA
Cal Poly State University: BA, Teaching Credential, and Master’s Degree in Education
Cal State University San Marcos: Administrative Credential
8 years teaching in Santa Maria-Bonita School District
11th year with Del Mar Union School District
Love the outdoors, traveling, reading, and family

4. Special Schedules and Dates
STEAM+: Monday 1:00 – 2:30 (Music/Art) Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30 (Technology/ PE) Library: Friday 10:30 – 11:00 Science Lab: Tuesday 8:00 – 8:45 Parent Conferences: November March **Translators available- Please let me know if you need a translator. (Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Japanese) Camp Marston: April 2-6 Smarter Balanced Testing: May 7-18

5. Curriculum Social Studies Science Math English Language Arts
English From the Roots Up
Oral Speaking Presentations
Writing
7 Habits of Happy Kids

6. Rules and Expectations
CLASSROOM RULES:
SHOW RESPECT
Show respect to yourself
Show respect to others
Show respect to the teachers
Show respect to the school
Incentives and Class Rewards: Praise, positive notes, class cheering, special rewards, parties, music, and more.
Student Leaders: Class Rules
We are respectful listeners to
everyone in our class.
We follow the Golden Rule.
We are kind and polite to others.
We take pride in our classroom
and our school.
We have fun.

7. Discipline Policy Behavior Book
Discipline to Build Respectful Student Leaders
1. First Offense
2. Second Offense
3. Third Offense
Respect Reminders
Respect Sheets

9. Homework Policy Nightly for up to 60 minutes (includes reading)
Homework buddies and phone number
Missed Homework
Absentee Homework
Homework written in agendas and
taken home in homework folders
Google Docs and Powerschool Learning App

11. A Few More Details Housekeeping
Electronic Raptor Check in System in front office
Volunteers
Label clothing and lunch boxes, etc.
Wednesday Folders
Torrey Hills Website
Join Torrey Hills PTA

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Thank you for coming!
Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often
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