2. “Learning is our Superpower!” Mrs. Kushin 6th Grade 2017-2018
Welcome to DCIS
“Learning is our Superpower!”
Mrs. Kushin
6th Grade

3. About Mrs. Kushin

4. Communication Friday Folders
All graded items will be sent home each Friday
Due on Monday
Weekly Progress Report
Delivered via through AERIES each Friday
Will include grades and missing work
Please make sure that your address is current in AERIES so that you will receive this.
Teacher Web until December 2017

5. Websites http://teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Kushin/apt4.aspx

6. Ratios and Proprotional Relationships
Math
Ratios and Proprotional Relationships
Statistics and Probability
The Number System
Geometry
Expressions and Equations

7. How can I be successful in math?
Go online to review the lesson
Have your math notes and book OPEN when completing homework
Complete extra credit (online quizzes and homework)
Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class
Make an appointment to see me before or after school if you need help

8. Shaping Earth's Surface
Science
Earth's Resources
Ecology
Earth's Oceans
Plate Tectonics
Shaping Earth's Surface

9. How can I be successful in science?
Re-read each section at home
Review science notes and vocabulary online
Complete science workbook and study guides
Study for quizzes and tests
Turn in science projects on time

10. 6th Grade Science Camp Date: April 2nd-4th Cost: $285.00 (Tentatively)
Payments can be made on EZ School Pay
Pali Mountain Science Camp is in Running Springs, California
Teachers attend camp with students and administrators visit each day

11. Please read the handbook thoroughly as it contains important information:
Class Schedule
Discipline
Homework requirements
Absent procedures
Assignments procedures
Science Camp
Suggested Supplies
Teacher Contact Information

12. Website/Social Media Permission Slip for Website
Permission to join Instagram
Instagram: kushincoyotes

13. DCIS Family Night
Please join us on August 16th, 2017 at 6:00 pm for a night of learning and exploration. We will cover the following topics:
We will be walking you through the tools your student has available to them. More information about this event will be posted on our school website.

14. Thank you for spending your evening in your child’s new classroom
Thank you for spending your evening in your child’s new classroom. I look forward to a successful year with all of my new students.