2. Welcome To 6 th Grade South Buffalo Elementary 2011-2012 Miss Nasser Mr. Coyle

3. Welcome to 6 th Grade!  We will introduce you to 6 th grade and to our classrooms.  If you have any questions during our presentation, please raise your hand.

4. Home-School Communication  Communication is key to your child’s success in school.  Student Planner-Please initial it each night and send it back to school every day.  Please be sure to check your child’s green “GO” folder each night and send it back every day. This is a great way to send a note to school.  If questions or concerns do arise do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email.

5. School Attendance  Your child’s regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial to his/her success. Many learning activities are group oriented and involve interaction with classmates. Therefore, it is next to impossible to make up all learning experiences at home. Please view school as a priority, and see to it that your child attends everyday except in cases of illness or emergency.  If your child does have to miss and you would like the work sent home with a sibling or neighbor please call early enough for us to gather the work and get it delivered before dismissal.

6. Rules and Consequences  Rules  Consequences  Level 1 = Warning  Level 2 = 5 min. of recess  Level 3 = 10 min. of recess and think sheet  Level 4 = No recess today and phone call home  Severe Offense = A visit with Mr. Kreinbucher  During missed recess the children will walk single file around the perimeter of the playground. This way they are still exercising and releasing energy.  Rewards

7. Classroom Community  Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.  Our class rules are:  Be respectful and responsible.  Raise your hand.  Stay in your seat.  Keep hands and feet to yourself  Do your best!  Share.

8. Reading Series  Reading  Macmillan/McGraw-Hill “Treasures”  Day 1: Introduce Vocabulary, Story, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling Pretest  Day 2:Review Vocabulary, Read Main Selection, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling Practice  Day 3:Vocabulary, Re-Read Main Selection (Quiz), Fluency, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling Practice  Day 4: Vocabulary Quiz, Read Informational Text, Fluency, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling  Day 5: Review and Assess: PSSA Test and Spelling Test  Weekly spelling and vocabulary lists will begin will be sent home every Friday to practice for the following week.

9. Math Series  Mathematics  Harcourt Math  We will begin the year with number sense and operations in Unit 1.  Unit 2: Statistics and Graphing  Unit 3: Fraction Concepts and Operations  Unit 4: Algebra: Expressions, Equations, and Patterns  Unit 5: Geometry and Plane Figures

10. Math Series Cont.  Unit 6: Measurement  Unit 7: Solid figures and measurement  Unit 8: Ratio, Proportion Percent, and Probability  Unit 9: Algebra: Integers and Graphing Grading: The students will… *receive points for homework assignments *quizzes, tests, and math notebook ( 45 pointes per 9 weeks)

11. Science and Social Studies (Switch)  Miss Nasser will teach Social Studies and Mr. Coyle will teach Science.  Social Studies- We will study ancient civilizations in various regions. (Ex. Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, etc.)  Social Studies Grading- Grades will be determined by quizzes, tests, group projects, individual projects, and research papers.

12. Science and Social Studies (Switch)  Science- The students will study_____.  Grading- ____________________.

13. Homework  Math homework will be assigned nightly except for Fridays (due to exceptions). Homework should be done in their Math notebook.  Reading ________________________.  Social Studies will require some research and individual project completion done outside of class time.  Science  Vocabulary and Spelling lists will be sent home on Friday for the following week. Practice reading, spelling, and using the words each night.  All other homework is used to reinforce the skills that were taught in school and will be recorded in the Student Planner.

14. Assessments  Your child will be assessed on the skills taught in math, reading, science and social studies.  Math skills (Math Chapter Tests, Unit Tests, Quizzes, and Math notebook)  Comprehension, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency  Vocabulary and Spelling words will be assessed weekly.  As in 5 th grade, your child will be given the DRA assessments.  The Student Planner is a great bulletin for posting upcoming assessments.

15. Lunch Money  Lunch money should be sent to school in the “GO” folder.  Please put the money in an envelope and label it with the student’s name, teacher’s name, LUNCH MONEY, and amount.  Lunch money should be sent to school on Mondays.

16. Recess Time  We will try to get out as much as possible on nice days. Please dress accordingly to the weather!  We would ask that NO ELECTRONICS (including cell phones) be brought to school! We like to either play outside or in the gym.

17. Book Orders  Your child will be bringing home a form to order books about once a month. If you wish to order, simply fill out the form and send a check made out to the book company in an envelope. These orders are provided as a convenient way for parents to buy quality books for their child at a low price. As an added bonus, for every dollar that is spent on books, We earn bonus points which are used to purchase books for classroom use. This is a win-win situation because you get quality literature at a low price and you are helping to provide quality literature for the classroom. Of course, you are never under any obligation to order!

18. Birthdays  Birthdays are special occasions for young children. If your child wishes, he/she may bring treats for the class on his/her birthday.  Please do not send birthday party invitations to school unless the entire class has been invited. Although it may seem convenient to distribute invitations this way, it can result in hurt feelings for those not invited.

19. Volunteers  If you are able to help out at school it would be greatly appreciated. Stop by your child’s classroom at the end of this presentation to sign up. Your help is appreciated!  We will be interested in help for special activities like the Science Olympiad, Read Across America, and Christmas Around The World, just to name a few.  If you are unable to help during the day, preparations that can be done at home (i.e. cutting, folding, etc.) will be greatly appreciated.

20. Expectations of Students and Parents  Take home and go through “GO” folders.  Initial student planner nightly.  Following and enforcing rules/behavior.  Homework completed on time  Study, Study, Study!  RESPECT FOR ALL!

21. In Closing  We are looking forward to a great year working with your children! Please save this presentation for future reference. Thank you in advance for your concern and support throughout the year.  Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with your child’s homeroom at this time. There are donation cards, volunteer sign up sheets, letters, and contact information on your child’s desk.

22. Let’s Have a Great Year! Thanks for attending orientation tonight! Sincerely, Miss Nasser Mr. Coyle