1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Advanced Language Arts Mrs. Sullivan Curriculum Night Van Hoosen 2014-2015

2. Oakland University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010 Endorsement in Language Arts Teaching Experience Van Hoosen Middle School –2011 – Present North Hill Elementary, Fourth Grade –Student Teaching –Permanent 4 th 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 Rochester Married with a 13 year old son Hobbies:TravelingReadingSkiingFamily

4. My Schedule SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:27 Half days end 10:45 1 st HourLA67:45-8:43 2 nd HourLA68:48-9:46 3 rd Hour LA69:51-10:49 4 th HourLA6 10:54-11:53 C Lunch LUNCH 11:53-12:23 5 th Hour PREP12:28-1:25 6 th HourStrategic Reading 61:30-2:27

6. Curriculum

7. Login page is http://my.hrw.com All students will have their own individual login and password.

8. Communication Class WebsitePlannersRemind 101 Parent/Teacher Conferences Email Report Cards Progress Reports TwitterInstagram

9. Option #1 The App Option #2 Visit this link Option #3 Text the following

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

11. http://mrssullivanla.weebly.com/

12. @mrssullivanVH mrssullivan24 Follow Mrs. Sullivan’s Class!

13. Homework Policy 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 a Late Slip that needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. Missing Assignment If a problem with homework completion continues a plan will be put into place and will be closely monitored.

14. Exit Activities are due the last school day of each month Books can come from the following : VH Media Center Public Library Scholastic Books Home Borrowed Exit Activities will be given to students at the beginning of each month and are also available on our classroom website

15. Absences Do not worry Check my classroom web page. Email 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 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. Absence (Due to pre- planned Circumstances)

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

17. Scholastic Book Club ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION Class Activation Code: J8W7C Web Address: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs How to Order Online: 1. Sign up at the above website. 2. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. 3. Register for your own user name and password. 4. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me. www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

18. Parent Involvement “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

19. Thank you!