3. Welcome to Ms. Miner’s English/ Language Arts Class
Please…
Take both flyers from the tall table at the back of the room.
Sit anywhere (even the “comfy” areas if you’d like!)
Grab a “Words of Encouragement” from the stack at each desk group and write a note to your child. I will give it to them this week as a surprise! Please put their first and last name at the top. See the example
Bob Simpson
Dear Bobby, _____________________
We are so proud of you! We know you will do great things in 6th grade. Keep reading, writing and working hard._____
________________________________
_______________________________
____________________Love,_______
____________________Mom and Dad_

4. A Little About Me…
I graduated from James Madison University, both undergrad and graduate school.
This is my 2 year at RBMS, and first year in a while teaching 6th grade! It’s good to be back in 6th. :)
I am the Yearbook Sponsor/Editor this year!
I love to read, spend time outdoors, and I dabble in VERY amateur photography for fun. :)
I’m a very energetic person and love being able to share that enthusiasm with students!

6. I am not able to give updated grade reports by email.
6th grade staff, as a whole, sends a weekly bulletin to keep you informed.
is the best way to contact me, if needed. If a phone conference/face to face conference is needed, please schedule by first!
I am not able to give updated grade reports by .
Please sign up for ParentVue! Link is on the RBMS website and on Ms. Miner’s personal website.
My planning is during 4th and 8th block - those are the best times to reach me while I am at school.
School phone # →
House C # →

7. REMIND is an app that allows teachers and students and parents to communicate quickly and safely about academics. If you’d like to sign up for REMIND, links have been posted on your student’s Google Classroom page! Just click the link and follow the directions! :)

8. I will aim to send out an email once a month with updates about class.

9. Supplies - please double check with your child, and check in with them over the course of the year to ensure they don’t run out!!

12. Young Adult Novel = a book written for ages 12-18.
These books tend to have more mature themes and events. If this is a concern for you, please monitor what your child is reading! If you DO NOT want your student to have access to these books, please Ms. Miner ASAP saying so. VERY IMPORTANT!!!

13. Track Lexile levels
Improve nonfiction reading skills
Goal is to do at least 4 a month at 75% or higher
Try to do 1-2 a week at home

15. Units of Study
Connecting our reading and writing to real world events and projects
Followed through 6th, 7th, and 8th
Units → Narrative, Informational and Argumentative.

18. One last thought about reading...

19. Thank you for coming to Mrs. Simpson’s English/ Language Arts Class
Bob Simpson
Please…
Place your Encouraging Words in the tray on Ms. Miner’s desk before you leave! Thanks so much for coming. :)
Dear Bobby, _____________________
We are so proud of you! We know you will do great things in 6th grade. Keep reading, writing and working hard._____
________________________________
_______________________________
____________________Love,_______
____________________Mom and Dad_