1. Welcome to 6 th Grade!! Open House September 3, 2015

2. Meet Mrs. Roesch!! Graduated from Saint Vincent College in the fall of 2000: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Elementary Education Certification Substitute teacher in the spring of 2001 5 th grade teacher (5 years) at Hartwood Elementary School in Fredericksburg, Virginia

3. Meet Mrs. Roesch!! This is my 9 th year at Baggaley Elementary School teaching 6 th grade. Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us Email: heather.roesch@glsd.us Phone: (724) 539-4531

4. Meet Mrs. Shine Graduated from Slippery Rock University with Bachelor’s Degree in Education & Early Childhood. This is my 17th year of teaching sixth grade (all at BES). Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us Email – deann.shine@glsd.usdeann.shine@glsd.us

5. 6 th Grade Expectations Homework Policy (Highlight System) “Wildcat Pride” and “Caught You” tickets Friday Folder – Please check every Friday! – Keep papers at home! – Sign and send with your child on Monday! Assignment Notebook – Please check daily, as this is a great way to communicate.

6. GLSD Website www.glsd.us – Home page of GLSD www.glsd.us (Click “Select school”to get to BES main page). Things to look for: Mrs. Roesch’s and Mrs. Shine’s page Menu Upcoming events HAC

7. Think Central http://www- k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do http://www- k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do Login Information: Your standard login information is comprised of the following…. 1) Username: Your network username is the last two digits of your graduation year, the first four (4) letters of your last name, and the first four (4) letters of your first name. EX) A student named Alexander Smith who graduates in 2014 Username: 14smitalex 2) Password: Your password is “gL” (case sensitive) followed by your six-digit student ID Password Example: gL111014

8. GO Math! Sixth grade math is EXCITING!! We try to incorporate higher level thinking games and fun math activities that correspond with the GO Math lessons! Using the PA Common Core Standards that cover : 1)Fractions, decimals, and percents 2)Algebra (order of operations, one step equations, writing and interpreting algebraic expressions and equations, and inequalities) 3)Geometry (volume, area, and surface area) 4)Measurement (conversions using ratios) 5)Data Analysis and Probability (box plots, dot plots, and histograms) 6)Ratios and Proportional Relationships Look for your child’s math binder every night!

9. Science Fusion Second year using Science Fusion - Resources can also be found on Think Central website. Includes hands-on labs, digital lessons, and interactive reading activities that encourages critical thinking. Modules: Ecology and the Environment, The Dynamic Earth, and Sound and Light

10. Story Town Weekly stories from the anthology series – Weekly Robust vocabulary and Grammar lessons – Weekly focus skills (plot and setting, figurative language) – Tests on the Smart Response system – Spelling lists with logical patterns (short vowel sounds) – Novel units each quarter (Hatchet, Number the Stars, Maniac Magee, and Where the Red Fern Grows)

11. Home-School Connection We need your help! Volunteer Opportunities: – Math tutoring groups (12:05 – 12:45) – Field Trips – Teacher prep work at home or school PTO Clearance Packet – Due by October 1 st !

12. …Things To Look Forward To… Field trips (Vo-Tech and Idlewild) Career Day SGB elections Challenge 24 competition 6 th grade dance Kickball tournament and 6 th grade picnic 6 th grade transition day (at the junior high) BES Olympic Day Pi Day Chinese New Year

13. 6 th Grade CAMP and Reality Tours A 6 th grade informational CAMP meeting will be held on September 24 th at the high school. Dates of BES CAMP: May 23 rd – May 25 th Reality Tours:

14. Before you leave…. On the kidney table you can find: – Open House sign in sheet – Sign up sheet for parents interested in helping with small math group tutoring – Conference sign up sheet – Math/Reading tutoring sign up – General informational sheet – Title 1 informational sheet – Scavenger Hunt for extra credit Visit the Encore teachers! Visit the Book Fair in the library! Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale!

15. Thank You For Attending!