1. Meet the Teacher Night September 10, 2018
The Golden Trio Team Teachers:
Mrs. Kramer, ELA
Mr. DeSanzo, math
Mr. Cahall, social studies/science
Mrs. Sipp, ELA/math
Mrs. Roe, ELA/ math
Winning Logo: Maggie E 314

2. Student Textbook Log-in
Reading
Student Textbook Log-in
Link located within the resource tab when logged onto the district web site and also in student portal under Language Arts.
Student log-in/Password – last name, first initial, middle initial and student six digit ID number. This is the same log-in and password used when logging onto to the school computers, purchasing lunch, checking out library books, etc.
Student Text Access

3. Reading Potential Novel Studies:
Selection from a wide variety of student selected WW II/Holocaust novels including The Diary of Anne Frank, and
a novel set during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression,
Out of the Dust.
Independent Novels:
Students will be assigned a quarterly reading genre and will be required to complete an independent book project.
Genre selections include: non-fiction (area of student interest), science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, biography/autobiography, adventure, animal, and free - choice

4. Social Studies We cover the entire world!!!!
Broken into culture regions
Focus is on the connections between the 5 fields of social studies
History, Culture, Economics, Government & Geography
A major focus is text skills.

5. Social Studies Mr. Cahall's Website Student Textbook Log-in
The link is located in the student portal under Social Studies

6. Science 27 Weeks of Earth Science Important Notes
Soil as a Natural Resource
Rocks and Minerals
Erosion and Deposition
Plate Tectonics
Weather and Atmosphere
Activities are very hands-on
Attendance is important
Digital science notebook is a key component to the grade
Book is available through the SV Portal

7. Science Science Student Textbook Log-in
The link is located in the student portal under Science

8. Health Two units of study Drug/alcohol/tobacco/steroids awareness
occurring the week of October 23 during RRW
Reproductive and immune systems (includes HIV/AIDS instruction)
Teen Health Course 1 Glencoe Publishing
Personal hygiene

9. Honorable Mention: Karley S 302
Health
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Chapters 9 & 10
Growth and Development
Chapters 8.1, 8.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3
Reality Tour:
Optional (highly recommended)
October 18, 2018
Honorable Mention: Karley S 302

10. Reality Tour http://www.candleinc.org/
HMS 6th Grade/Reality Tour Partnership
Team Reality Tour Night, Thursday, October 18
Registration
Video

11. The Heart of Math
Math is more than simply finding the right answers; students will learn that the heart of math work lies in:
Using problem solving steps appropriately
Finding and investigating relationships
Recording their thoughts and ideas
Sharing ideas with their classmates
Reflecting on mathematical ideas
Reflecting on their own mathematical processes

12. Math Overview
Areas of Focus
Homework
Online Book
Technology

13. Honorable Mention: Alana Z 302
Areas of Focus
Rates, Ratios, and Proportions
Area and Surface Area
Operations with Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions
Expressions and Equations
Volume
Analyzing Statistics
Honorable Mention: Alana Z 302

14. Homework Homework grade will be entered once a quarter. 10 points
A point will be deducted for each incomplete assignment
Graded on completion

15. Honorable Mention: Mason L 312
Online Book
Online text and homework/remembering papers can be accessed through the portal.
Honorable Mention: Mason L 312

16. Technology
We will be using many different platforms to enhance student learning.
Edgenuity
Up Smart
Sumdog
Quizizz
Kahoot
Digital Breakouts
Edgenuity, Up Smart, and Sumdog can be accessed through the resources tab on the portal.

17. Policies and Expectations
absences
homework
preparation
extra credit
student expectations

18. Technology
ClassDojo
Technology Use
SV Portal
Team Website
Office 365

19. Miscellaneous November Parent-Teacher Conferences
Activity and Enrichment Time
RR Period

20. Thank you for attending
Meet the Teacher Night! 