1. 6th Grade Open House Murray Elementary September 13, 2016

2. Meet the Teachers Ms. Paulinski 25 years teaching experience
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Masters Degree in Education
National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics
Middle School Math Endorsement
Junior High Language Arts Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
CPS Algebra Certification
Math Coach/Tutor
Single Parent

3. Ms. Daniels Meet the Teachers 10 years teaching experience
Bachelors Degree in Education
Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
National Board Certification in Early Adolescent English
Middle School Language Arts Endorsement

4. 6th Grade Math
In Grade 6, the Common Core standards state that instructional time should focus on five critical areas:
connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division
and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems;
completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers;
writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and
developing understanding of statistical thinking.

5. 6th Grade Reading
In Grade 6, the Common Core standards state that instructional time should focus on five critical areas:
connecting real life experiences to the text
and using textual evidence to support answers
completing understanding of central idea, key details, author’s craft, text structure and ancient civilization
writing, interpreting, and using expressions and writing for various purposes
developing understanding of critical thinking.

6. 6th Grade Math Curriculum: Glencoe Pre Algebra
texbook used in classroom
workbook/handouts homework
workbook and study guide access through the Google Docs
Think Through Math Website

7. Class Materials A Composition Notebook for each subject
Writing utensils
Highlighters (see Supply List)
Folders for each subject
Agenda books
Extra materials used periodically: scissors, glue, tape, index cards, highlighter, red pen, coloring materials

8. Assessments/Projects 50% Homework (including TTM) 15% Classwork 35%
Grading Math
Assessments/Projects 50%
Homework (including TTM) 15%
Classwork 35%
Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal
NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in.
Exceptions will be made if a parent s teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

9. Grading Reading Assessments 20% Homework 20% Classwork 40%
Projects 20%
Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal
NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in.
Exceptions will be made if a parent s teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

10. Grading Science Assessments 20% Homework 20%
Classwork (interactive notebook) 40%
Projects (like Science Fair) 20%
Grade book will be updated weekly and will be accessible in Parent Portal and Student Portal
NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED unless a student was absent to get the assignment or absent to turn it in.
Exceptions will be made if a parent s teacher BEFORE the school day with good reason.

11. Classroom Rules Stay on task Talk politely and work quietly
Always follow directions and procedures
Respect everyone and everything
In addition to the rules, Murray Language Academy is a CHAMPS school.  The CHAMPS acronym stands for "Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, and Participation." Each major classroom genre of activity or transition has a CHAMPS procedure associated with to help students know and understand what the teacher expects of them.  We will be reinforcing this program and its elements during the first several weeks of school and will expect full adherence to this program by all students.
Include your class rules on this slide

12. Behavior Management System
Each student is expected to follow the rules of the classroom and school.
Consequences for misbehavior are:
1st warning- redirect
2nd warning- redirect
3rd warning- reflection
Contact Parent
Rewards:
Students will earn incentives for displaying positive behavior, turning in homework, and attendance. A raffle will be held every other Friday, sometimes more often.

13. In addition, students will …
Learn how to access their CPS and use a Google Share document
Learn how to access the Student Portal and create their own triggers
Learn how to access their textbook online
Learn how to create a Power Point and become more comfortable with creating one (insert music, videos)

14. Assessments
NWEA – Fall, Winter, Spring
PARCC – March 2017
Quizzes after 2-3 Math Concepts
Quizzes biweekly Reading Concepts

15. Parent Involvement Guest Speakers Volunteers on field trips
Volunteers in classroom
Volunteers on field trips
Read to students at home
Have students read to parent
Practice math at home
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16. Stay Connected!
Blog will be updated weekly. Please check and follow: mspaulinskiblog.wordpress.com
You will find:
Math Links for:
Online Flashcards
Homework Help (Videos)
Parent and Student Portal Connection s:

17. Welcome to a great year!