1. 6th Grade Curriculum Night

2. Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies/Writing: Mrs. Coleman Reading: Mrs. Daughenbaugh Science: Mrs. Saaristo Math: Mr. Thaxton

3. Mr. Thaxton - Math Student Data Card Online textbook My website Communication is the Key

4. Mrs Coleman Materials Needed: Interactive Notebook Textbook (only on certain days) Homework: Students will have homework if their work is not finished in class or they have a test to study for Classroom Information: All of my classroom information can be found on my webpage on the Mill Creek Elementary School website. Calendar, Interactive Notebook Pages and Project Guidelines Mrs. Coleman – Social Studies/Writing

5. Materials needed: Interactive Notebook Homework: Monday – Note taking Students will have homework if their work is not finished in class or if they need to study for a test Class information: Website updated weekly – interactive notebooks and presentations Mrs. Saaristo – Science

6. Mrs. Daughenbaugh – Reading Materials for Class: Wonders textbook Wonders practice workbook Reading Journal AR Book Modes of Instruction: Stations (small group) Whole Group Homework: Read for 20 min every night Most work is done in class but if not complete it becomes homework Reading Tab: Data Grading Scale: 40% - Reading Assessments (application of skills using informational/non fiction text and literature/fiction text) 40% - Language Assessments (Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar) 20% - Unit Assessment (Wonders Unit Test)

7. Hats, caps, hoods, toboggans, etc... not allowed in Mill Creek No short skirts or shorts (even when worn with leggings) 4in above the knee Nike shorts/running shorts are not appropriate Tank-tops must have a 1 1/2 in strap * If a student is out of dress code, we will have them call home for a change of clothes. If a student is out of dress code more than once they will be sent to administration. Dress Code Reminders

8. Please continue to monitor your child’s planner for strikes. We do our best to record each strike they receive but if we do not, we will send an email home. The key for behaviors is located on Mrs. Daughenbaugh’s website. Every 4 weeks if your child has less than 5 strikes they will get to participate in game day as a reward. Classroom Management Plan Reminders

9. Questions or Comments If you have any questions or comments, please write them down on a sticky note and place them in the appropriate basket by the door as you leave. We will review them as a team and send out a FAQ letter next week