1. 6th Grade

2. School website- Stay informed!!
Please check this website frequently for news and information. You can also access each teacher’s website here. Homework will be listed as well as assignments and projects. Look for s from us and please, communicate back with us! We check s frequently and appreciate your feedback and help.
You can any staff member
first initial last
example:

3. Parent Portal www.oceanport.k12.nj.us
on left side of the school website - look for Parent Portal
login using your personalized parent login information
If you need your parent portal login information, please contact Mrs. Connors (school secretary)

4. Parent Portal
Please check the Parent Portal regularly for grades and student progress.
Interim reports are no longer sent home because data is available throughout the marking period.
Instructors often put notes in for missing assignments, low grades, or to describe direct communications with students.

5. Parent Portal

6. Google Docs
Google docs can be accessed from any computer (with internet access) by going to the Google Drive.
Study guides, vocabulary and notes presentations - will be “shared” with students as Google docs.
Students will also be writing essays, creating projects and utilizing this format for many different classroom assignments.

7. Mrs. Campbell Ancient Civilizations
Sixth Grade Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations

8. We will study... China Egypt and Kush Greece early man Rome
The Americas
Maya, Aztec and Inca
Mesopotamia
India

9. http://my.hrw.com/ access online textbook
open 2 tabs to have audio read for you as you read
practice for tests using the online quizzes
view animated maps
watch video clips
click on student resources to print lost assignments or when absent

10. Earth Science Mrs. Jamie Hahn
Science is mostly a hands-on class that incorporates experimentation and collaboration to explore their world.
The students do not have a textbook, instead they make their own interactive textbook/notebook that they are able to take with them in June. They can also take these notebooks home everyday to study and complete assignments.
Earth Science
Mrs. Jamie Hahn

11. Astronomy , Geology & Meteorology
The students will focus on the daily influences of science and why it’s important to understand their role in the natural world. They will learn about Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s unique characteristics, and the changes that have occurred on earth over time. from weather and more.
3 Main Units
Astronomy , Geology & Meteorology

12. All labs are completed during the 45 minute class period.
The students are given 2-4 lab questions to reflect and analyze on the purpose and results of the lab. They are always given a minimum of TWO days for the questions. They are graded and grades are based on effort and organization of their thoughts and arguments.
Edible labs are announced and donations are greatly appreciated. Please visit the “Giving Tree” outside my classroom.
Labs
All labs are done in class and can be made up at lunch if someone is absent.

13. Google Classroom
Students will use their Google Classroom to access class notes, lessons and videos necessary for each chapter.

14. Friday Emails & Newsletter
Every Friday I send out an highlighting the topics and activities covered during the week. It is my hope that you can use the to spark family conversations about science or connect something you have seen or experienced to what we are learning about.
The first was sent on 9/18. Please send me an if you did not receive on last Friday.
Friday s & Newsletter
This week in Science

15. Mrs. Albrink & Mrs. Belinski
Emphasis on:
Raising reading levels
Creating better writers
Encouraging active reading through peer and teacher conversations
Improving critical thinking through text analysis
Mrs. Albrink
& Mrs. Belinski
6th Grade Literature and Language Arts

16. Literature Reading IRB’s (Independent Reading Books)
Whole class novels
Utilizing signposts for reading to encourage active reading
Incorporating MyOn
Enhanced instruction through IPads or other technologies
New online textbook to be rolled out over the course of the school year
Literature

17. Language Arts Relying on Google Docs for essay writing
Incorporating MyAccess into curriculum for essay writing
Encouraging the writing of more engaging essays through modeled instruction
Writing a variety genres including poetry, fiction, expository, and literary analysis
Language Arts

18. Newsletters or Teacher Websites
Mrs. Albrink sends monthly newsletters to keep you up to speed on what we have been working on and what we will be focusing on in the upcoming weeks. As stated, please check our websites as they are updated regularly.
Newsletters or Teacher Websites
If you didn’t get one,
please Mrs. Albrink!

19. Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones
Overview of 6th grade math:
Textbook: my.hrw.com
The students will receive a login and password from their teacher.
Our goal: To build upon and extend prior math skills from previous years.
Our daily lessons, notes, and homework can be found on Google Classroom
Math
Mrs. Clarke
Mr. DeKenipp
Mrs. Jones

20. Mrs. Clarke Mr. DeKenipp Mrs. Jones
Unit 1: Operations and Statistical Variability
Unit 2: Rational Numbers and Ratios
Unit 3: Expressions and Factors
Unit 4: Equations and Inequalities
Unit 5: Geometry and Statistics
Math
Mrs. Clarke
Mr. DeKenipp
Mrs. Jones

21. Math Mr. Dennis DeKenipp
If an assignment is not handed in on its due date your student will receive a missing homework form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian and handed in the next morning with the missed assignment.
**A ¼ point will be deducted from your student’s final marking period average.**
Math
Mr. Dennis DeKenipp

22. Google Classroom
Students will use their Google Classroom to access class notes, for homework assignments, and to check out what they missed if they were absent.

23. What is REMIND?
A communication tool between teachers and families where cell phone numbers are not exchanged.
Sign up any cell phone for your child’s class and receive text message alerts about homework, projects, and announcements.
It’s easy...text to to join
Jackie

24. Extra Help I am available most mornings at 7:40am.
I am also available after school on Wednesdays until 3:30.

25. Mrs. Clarke Resource Room Teacher Mrs. Clarke offers in-class support
in Science and Social Studies,
Morning Meeting support
and Resource Room Literature, Language Arts and Math
If your child has Mrs. Clarke, please stop by to meet her in room 111.
Mrs. Clarke
Resource Room Teacher

26. Lit and Language nalbrink@oceanport.k12.nj.us room 101
Lit and room 103
Social Studies room 102
Resource room 111
Math oceanport.k12.nj.us room 112
Math room 130
Science room 113