1. Welcome to the UC Davis Aggies Team! Ms. Zangwill Ms. D’Apuzzo Ms. Andersen Ms. Watkins Ms. O’Brien Ms. Starr

2. Welcome Back to School! Thank you for…  Being here  Completing forms  Providing supplies

3. Who is the person teaching my child? Mrs. Joy D’Apuzzo Mrs. Joy D’Apuzzo 6 th Grade Adv. Math, Science, and AVID 13 years teaching 3 rd year at Union Middle School

4. Want to Help! Sponsor a classroom Donations accepted all year (tissue boxes, green pens, white paper, correction tape) THANK YOU!!

5. Subjects and Standards CC 6+Math & CC 6 Science CC 6 Science

6. Math…we will be learning: (math 6+ will be a rigorous class that will challenge students to go deeper into 6 th grade content and access higher level thinking skills.) * Common Core Math Content: Number Theory Statistics, Ratios Algebra, Geometry Proportions * Common Core Math Practices: solve, reason, model, conjecture, solve, reason, model, conjecture, tools, precision, structure, & patterns  Online Textbook – http://my.hrw.com

7. Homework Assignments: Math only spiral notebook to keep notes & math homework Mon. through Thursday, usually 12-15 problems Worth 10 points if completed, must attempt each problem to receive full credit Will earn less than 10 points if homework is on time, but homework is incomplete Will earn 7 points if homework is brought in the next day (LATE) Quizzes & Assessments: Most questions are from the homework Assessments will occur at the end of each unit Math Outline

8. Science…we will be learning:  Qualities of a Scientist  Scientific Method  Lab Safety  Shaping Earth’s Surface  Plate Tectonics  Earthquakes & Volcanoes  Rocks & Minerals  Soil Formation/Worm Composition  Natural Resources/Energy Conservation  Online Textbook - http://my.hrw.com http://my.hrw.com

9. Homework Assignments: Science only spiral notebook, titled Interactive Notebook (INB), to keep notes and science homework Homework will be completed in INB Mon. through Friday Homework is worth 10 points if complete and on time. Will earn less than 10 points if homework on time, but homework is incomplete LATE work will be accepted, but will only be worth 7 points maximum Projects and lab experiments will take longer & be worth more points Quizzes & Test: Quizzes (usually every couple of weeks) Most questions are from the homework Tests at the end of each chapter Science Outline

10. Excused Absences  Students have as many days as they were absent to complete the work they missed.  It is the responsibility of the student to request all missing assignments.  You can also check my homework calendars on my website to see what your child has missed. Tardiness  Students who arrive late will require a pass to be admitted to class. Those “unexcused” will receive a warning for the first offense, then campus clean up for the second offense. See student planner for more information. Absences & Tardiness

11. Homework Concerns Check your child’s planner daily. Homework calendars will be posted online on my website. Any questions regarding homework MUST be clarified during class, break, lunch, or after school; otherwise, student must go online and watch instructional video. Homework Center Mondays - Thursday at 3:00 – 4:00 Starts in September (need permission slip)

12. Keys to Success Stay organized! Be prepared! Study wisely! Make up missed work! Do test/quiz corrections! Use planner as checklist! Turn in homework on time! Check grades weekly in powerschool!

13. The UMS Planner – a GREAT resource The UMS Planner – a GREAT resource All students are expected to write down homework assignments in their planner. All students are expected to write down homework assignments in their planner. If there is NO homework, I have them write that down that as well. Every section for every subject should have something written in it. If there is NO homework, I have them write that down that as well. Every section for every subject should have something written in it. The planner is a great tool containing important information. Please refer to it often. The planner is a great tool containing important information. Please refer to it often. Survival Guide

14. Suggested Materials General UMS Supplies:Additional Supplies for MATH & SCIENCE: * Union Middle School Planner * 3 pencils (mechanical preferred) * Hand-held pencil sharpener * Blue/Green/Red Pens * Colored pencils & scissors * Blue/Pink/Green/Yellow Highlighters * Lined paper & blank paper * Personal tape dispenser with tape * Correction tape * You may donate extra items to the class * Two 3-subject spiral notebooks for MATH with pockets * One 2-pocket folder with 3 metal prong fasteners for MATH * One quadrille-ruled (graph paper) notebook (preferably spiral bound) * Basic calculator (one at school & one at home) * Ruler with inches & millimeters or centimeters * Two single subject notebooks for SCIENCE with pockets * Three dry erase markers

15. Classroom Rules Water & bathroom trips Water & bathroom trips Supplies Supplies Respecting Property Respecting Property Respectful Community Respectful Community Responsibility Responsibility

16. Grades are available on Powerschool Grades are available on Powerschool Login instructions are available in the Student Planner on page 5. Login instructions are available in the Student Planner on page 5. If you don’t know your username/password, please contact Mrs. Adams at adamsj@unionsd.org If you don’t know your username/password, please contact Mrs. Adams at adamsj@unionsd.org https://powerschool.unionsd.org https://powerschool.unionsd.org Powerschool

17. School Website School Website http://unionms.unionsd.org Contact Me!!! dapuzzoj@unionsd.orgdapuzzoj@unionsd.org (best way to contact me) dapuzzoj@unionsd.org 408-371-0366 ext 141 My Webpage My Webpage http://www3.unionsd.org/231620817296633/site/default.asp Contact Information