1. Open House September 17, 2014 Ms DeTrolio - 6 th Grade

2. Our class ) …

3. Classroom Support We will have classroom support this year from: Mrs. Nolan and Mrs. Crabtree

5. Our classroom rules! *Each student has signed the classroom rules, they are on the front board. 1.Be respectful. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Look at the person who’s talking. Respect others’ property. Don’t talk when others are speaking. 2.Try your hardest. 3.Stay organized. 4.Follow the Core Values.

6. Homework Policy Each night during the week, students are expected to spend ~1 hour on homework. Please contact me with any concerns. Missing Work Log If a student is missing a homework assignment, he/she must sign the Missing Work Log by writing the assignment and the reason why it was not turned in. If a student signs the Missing Work log 3 times in one month, I will be in contact with you. *Missing homework will be completed during recess.

7. Overview of Academics Math Harcourt place value and number theory problem solving decimals, division and multiplication of decimals fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions measurement and geometry pre-algebra

8. Overview of Academics English Language Arts Reading Street inclusive reading, writing, language, and spelling appreciation of literature poetry, non-fiction, plays trade books- reading groups & whole class book reports each term “Daily Bite” daily practice research and note-taking

9. Overview of Academics Social Studies Houghton Mifflin world cultures world geography Country Reports

10. Overview of Academics Science Discovery Works Bournedale preparation: ocean life, pond study, various ecosystems Changing Earth Cells and Microbes Solar System & Beyond

11. Student Planners Each student is expected to write each day's assignments in his/her planner each school day. All assignments are written on the front board. All homework and notices are sent home in your child's homework folder. The daily assignments are posted on the class webpage. www.wrentham.k12.ma.us Click: Classrooms  Grade 6  Ms DeTrolio

12. Sixth Grade Reports Country Report: after February vacation D.A.R.E. graduation speeches Book reports and various reports in science, social studies, and ELA

13. Extra Help Extra help will be available starting after Camp Bournedale. Students may come into school from 7:45-8:10 for extra help or to prepare for an upcoming test/quiz.

14. Tests & Quizzes every Wednesday - Vocabulary Quiz every Friday - Spelling Test Daily Bite tests occur every five school days. ALL GRADES UNDER 80 (B-)MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN Math, Science & Social Studies tests & quizzes will be given during/after important concepts.

15.  Term 1 ends Friday, November 7 th : Report cards sent home Friday, November 21 st. Fall Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 24 th (afternoon) and Tuesday, November 25 th (evening).  Term 2 ends Friday, March 6 th : Reports cards should go home on Friday, March 20 th. Spring Conferences are scheduled for April 14 th (afternoon) and April 16 th (evening) Term 3 ends Friday, June 5 th : Report cards will go home the last day of school.

16. MCAS Dates ELA Reading Comprehension (2 Sessions) TBD (March 23rd-April 6 th ) Grades 6 Mathematics (2 Sessions) TBD (May 4 th -May 19 th )

17. Field Trips Camp BournedaleCamp Bournedale: October 6th- 10th Please read the letter from Mrs. Cashman in your folders regarding medication at Bournedale. CHAPERONES: We NEED chaperones. Sign up sheets are on the white board after this presentation. A Christmas Carol play - December

18. D.A.R.E. Begins in late Fall Weekly classes with Sergeant Smith Graduation in May

19. Birthday Celebrations Due to the Wellness Procedure, birthdays will be celebrated once a month. Typically, birthday celebrations will be held the last Friday of the month. We are a peanut free classroom. All treats must be nut free snacks. Thank you!

20. CORI Forms If you are interested in chaperoning at Camp Bournedale or helping out in our classroom, you must fill out a CORI form.

21. Roderick Picture Day Friday, October 24 th FYI- Delaney Picture Day- Thursday, October 23rd

22. Principals’ Coffee Friday, November 14, 2014 Friday, January 30, 2015 Friday, March 27, 2015 Friday, May 29, 2015 **Please be aware that all Principals’ Coffees will be held at 8:30 AM in the Vogel Auditorium. *Respect*Responsibility*Collaboration*Communication*Continuous Growth & Learning*

23. Parent/Teacher Communication Newsletters are sent bi-weekly. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. e-mail: detroliol@wrentham.k12.ma.us voicemail: (508)384-5435 ext. 3300

24. A Note from Mr. Grenham… Please remember to write a dismissal note if your son/daughter will be getting picked up to avoid calls to the main office during the day. Thank you!

26. Who am I? Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education I am certified in Elementary Ed and Educational Leadership This is my 13 th year teaching in Wrentham- 2 nd year in 6 th grade I have also worked in Attleboro at Hyman Fine Elementary School and for DODDS in Yokosuka, Japan at The Sullivans’ School

27. Folder Reminder Please fill out the following forms: Note Card (email and phone number) Note Card (email and phone number) If you have any questions or concerns, please write it down on the back. Please put the card into the box tonight. I will be in contact with you. “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on their desk Please sign up for a conference time Thank you for coming to Open House!