1. Welcome to Plainedge Middle School
Back to School Night
Mrs. Sosman

2. Our Schedule Homeroom – notices, library, restroom
ELA and Social Studies
Two Period Block – About 90 minutes

3. Supplies: ONE Binder- ELA section and Social Studies section
homework folder recommended
Independent Reading Book
Agenda
All assignments should be recorded daily.
Let me know if you are not getting the info you need
Textbooks –kept in locker- bring only when requested
One marble notebook – to be left in classroom

4. Social Studies Curriculum:
Study 1
Culture and the development of civilizations- Ancient Egypt.
Study 2
The classical worlds of Greece and Rome- The theme of this study is politics and government.
Study 3
Middle Ages- Feudal systems- The theme of this study is economics and religion.
Study 4
The Renaissance, the Reformation, Exploration and the Scientific Revolution- The theme of this study is communication through words, sciences and the arts.

5. Social Studies Resources
Primary Sources
Various Textbooks
Picture Books
Documents
Web Sites
You Tube
Videos

6. English Language Arts (ELA) New Common Core Curriculum:
Close Read of :
Non-fiction
Fiction
Short Stories
Poetry
Novels- independent, small group, large group, read aloud
Balanced Literacy
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
6TH GRADE ELA will be April 1, 2, and 3rd

7. Homework:
Is listed on the board daily and should be copied into planner
Either reinforcement of lesson or preview.
Web based assignments on Castle Learning and ESPARK.
Should review SS notes daily.
ELA- READ!!!! Should be reading novel each night
Always try!
Send a note or if it becomes a problem.
10% of quarter average

8. Grading Large assessments (tests) are weighted 55%.
Small assessments (quizzes) are weighted 35%.
Homework is weighted 10%.

9. Extra Help: I don’t have a set schedule for extra help , its
held on as needed basis
Just ask anytime to set an appointment.
before school
after school
usually set up extra help before a large assessment and invite the whole class.
Students should be prepared with questions or specific areas of concern for extra help.

10. Success Program
Opportunity for students to work with Grade 8 Honor Society students after school in the LMC
Any subject area

11. Power School: Updated regularly Comments
Contact Guidance Office for access issues
Assessments don’t need to be signed
Contact me if you don’t use Power School

12. Attendance: Absent from school: Music Lessons
Ask the homework buddy to collect and bring home
Call Guidance Office for illness that may result in 3 or more days out of school
Music Lessons
Students are responsible for the work they miss when at a lesson.

13. Miscellaneous items: Getting to class on time Leaving class
Plan out locker use- do not have time between all classes
Need to be in class ready to go when the bell rings
Leaving class
Bathroom - Sign out sheet

14. IPADS!
Coming Soon!

15. What you can do to support your child:
Stay involved- ask questions.
Show interest in his/her work, provide extensions at home.
Maintain a sense of communication and partnership with us.
Encourage independence.
Check my website frequently.
Check Power School for grades.
Remember that we all want your child to be successful!

16. PTA and SEPTA
Membership drive
Please support their Fundraisers!

17. Parent Teacher Conferences:
November 12, 2013 afternoon
November 18, 6:00 pm
More information will be sent out by the front office.

18. Communication: The key to a great year!
me!
Visit my website:
I will be sending a “Welcome” . Please be on the look out for that.

19. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
TOGETHER ……
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!