1. Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts
Mrs. Sullivan
Curriculum Night
Van Hoosen

2. All About Me Oakland University Teaching Experience
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010
Endorsement in Language Arts
Teaching Experience
North Hill Elementary, Fourth Grade
Student Teaching
Permanent 4th grade Guest Teacher
Additional Teaching Experience
Long Meadow Elementary, Literacy Summer Camp
HT Burt Elementary, First Grade
Walt Whitman Elementary, Sixth Grade
Pontiac Academy of Excellence, Third Grade
United Oaks Elementary, Kindergarten
Teaching Related Experience
Holly Day Treatment, Social Work Internship
Ennis Center for Children, Mental Health Internship

3. All About Me Live in Oakland Township Married with a 10 year old son
Hobbies:
Traveling
Reading
Skiing
Family

4. My Educational Philosophy
Every Child has the ability to learn
Everyday is a new day. Starting with a clean slate
Create a positive learning environment
Set high expectations for each student
Encourage responsibility and independence

5. Class Website www.rochester.k12.mi.us
Middle Schools
Schools
School Menu
Van
Hoosen
Mrs.Sullivan
Classroom News
Reminders, assignments and updates.
Great resources for additional practice.

6. Communication Class Website Planners Notes Parent/Teacher Conferences
Report
Cards
Progress
Reports

7. Our Curriculum www.michigan.gov/k-12 State National
Grade Level Content Expectations
State
Common Core State Standards
National

8. Learning Targets Distributed Quarterly
Posted on the classroom web site
Aligns with the Common Core Standards and Quarterly Assessments

9. Homework Policy Incentives Missing Assignment
Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time management skills.
Occasionally golden raffle tickets may be handed out for homework completion.
Incentives
For each missing assignment students will receive an incomplete homework form that needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day.
Missing Assignment
After three missing assignments, a phone call home to a parent or guardian will be made by the student. A plan will be considered.
Three Missing Assignments
If a problem with homework completion continues a plan will be put into place and will be closely monitored.

10. Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence
Do not worry
Check my classroom web page.
me.
Exceeds 2 days, may request homework from the office.
What should I do when my child is absent?
Student is responsible for checking the absence folder and with their absence buddy once they return.
Allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment.
Absence
(Due to Illness)
Must request homework five days prior to absence.
Make-up work is due the first day of return.
(Due to pre-planned Circumstances)

11. Language Arts Binder Learning Targets Grammar Spelling Vocabulary
Reading
Writing
miscellaneous

12. Technology Computers Smart Boards Overhead Document Cameras Web-Quests
Virtual Field Trips
Podcasts

13. Our Motto: "Work Hard; Be Nice!"
Classroom Rules
Our Motto:  "Work Hard; Be Nice!"
Be Prepared
Do Quality Work
Work Hard
Respect Yourself and Others
Respect Property
Be Nice

14. Move Student away from others
Discipline
Students can earn raffle tickets for positive behavior and participation. These tickets can be used in a drawing.
Positive
Reinforcement
Warning
Non-verbal or Verbal
Move Student away from others
Detention
Phone Call Home
Create a plan

15. Please visit myRCS often to view grades
Grading
Citizenship
Behavior
Participation
Letter
Daily Work
Quiz or Tests
Presentations
Individual & Group Projects
Observations
Student interviews
Please visit myRCS often to view grades

16. Parent Involvement Volunteer in the school
“A child’s first and most influential teacher is the parent” -unknown
Volunteer in the school
Check planner and classroom website regularly
Help/monitor
homework
Join the PTSA
Attend school functions
Feel free to contact me at anytime with question and/or feedback

17. Available for Purchase
Class Novels
Available for Purchase
$4.00
Checks payable to
Scholastic

18. Thank you!