1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Open House August 28, 2013

2. Meet Miss Gearing  This is my 2 nd year teaching at Mountain View Elementary School!  Taught Preschool and was the Director of Education at New Horizons School in 2011, was a classroom assistant at Baggaley Elementary School in 2012, and taught 5 th grade at Mt. View, last year!  Please see my website for additional information- www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us  My email is melissa.gearing@glsd.usmelissa.gearing@glsd.us  Phone number 724-834-7388

3. GLSD Website and Links  www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us  This site can be used to find my teacher page which includes my homework page and links to Story Town, Science Fusion and Go Math!  Check our teacher pages for useful, fun websites.  www.thinkcentral.com www.thinkcentral.com  student login (last 2 digits of their expected graduation year, first four letters of their last name, then first four letters of their last name  student password gL(lunch number)

4. Who are your child’s teachers? -Miss Melissa Gearing (Language Arts) -Miss Marissa Capuzzi (Social Studies and Writing) -Mrs. Karen LaPresti (Some Social Studies and Language Arts) -Mr. Rick Zavatsky (Math and Science)

5. Classroom Expectations I expect… Students to try their best. Students to respect each other, their teachers, and belongings. Students to complete their work neatly and on time. Students to be organized including: – checking their “mailbox” – using their assignment notebook – using their file folder (accordion folder) – keeping their binder organized – knowing their schedule/routine

6. Classroom Rules o Follow directions the first time they are given. o Raise you hand before speaking. o Bring all your materials to class. o Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. *Our rules keep us safe and allow us to learn together!

7. Home-School Connection  We need you! We are a team-student, teacher, and family.  You can volunteer:  becoming a VIP  We could use volunteers to punch holes, staple, and more!  sharing with our classes  sending in supplies (tissues, sandwich baggies, Clorox wipes, etc.).  assisting with the 6 th grade dance **Remember, clearances are needed to help at school or school functions like field trips or Olympic Day!  Help your child at home by checking their assignment book and our websites for updates, reminders, and homework.  Read with your child! We have “Baggy Books” and ORF’s to improve reading fluency and confidence!

8. Tutoring  Tutoring will begin in September (start date will be announced soon)  Tutoring is most Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8:35.  Students will be able to make-up work and ask for help.

9. Conferences  Conferences will be in November on an “as needed” basis.  You will receive more information closer to this time.  Thank you for your cooperation!

10. 6 th Grade Camp  An informational session will be held later in the year regarding camp.  You will receive notice about this date and lists to help to you prepare for camp!

11. REMIND 101

12. Scavenger Hunt  Have your child show you our room using our scavenger hunt sheet.  Be sure to visit with our encore teachers, nurses, guidance counselor, speech teacher, or support staff since they will be discussing important information as well.  Don’t forget to visit the Spirit Wear Sale!  Thanks for coming! We appreciate your support!