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6 th G r a d e Open House

Join Ms. Tracy's 6th Grade Class for an exciting year of inquiry-based learning! Students will create their own learning goals, engage in cross-curricular inquiry time, and participate in a variety of activities including reading, writing, and the arts. Stay informed with our weekly scoop and parent communication channels.

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6 th G r a d e Open House

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  1. 6thGrade Open House Welcome to Ms. Tracy’s Class

  2. Our Weekly Schedule…kindof

  3. Inquiry Based Learning • Students will derive questions and built their own class learning goals with personalized success criteria • Students will provided with resources to support their discoveries and to support their BIG IDEAS! • Inquiry time will be cross curricular with our Language, Science and Social Studies

  4. Reading • As a class create Learning Goals and success Criteria • Lesson Model: five day cycle whole class mini-lesson, then small groups and work with teacher group. • Students should be reading a novel Monday – Thursday. Fun Fridays it is their choice! • Home Reading Program Entail in Agenda on the Monthly Calendar if they have read. They will get a ticket if reading at home three times a week. Reading together counts!

  5. Writing • As a class create Learning Goals and success Criteria • Workshop Model: whole class mini-lesson, then individual writing and student-teacher conferences • Ninja Notebooks for creative writing • Language Program will be cross curricular with Inquiry based Social Studies and Science units

  6. The Arts • As a class create Learning Goals and Success Criteria • Music Drama Art Dance • We have some wonderful activities planned between both Grade 6 classes for the year • In music class we will learn the recorder this year!

  7. Birthdays • Since our school is an allergy free area please do not send baked goods to class for your child’s birthday. • We will be having a birthday party at the end of the school year to celebrate everyone! If you would like to contribute at this time a notice will be sent home with the kids

  8. Upcoming Field Trip • Over Night Field Trip to Durham Forest Education Center, Uxbridge Ont. • Over night indoor facilities, all food provided, and some extra sleeping gear if needed • Dec. Monday 19th – Tuesday 20th • $75.00/ student makes a • GREATChristmas Gift!

  9. Parent Communication • Please feel free to write a note in your child’s agenda as needed; I check their agendas on a daily basis. (permission for the days lunch) • You can also feel free to email me at tracy_cockburn@ddsb.ca • The Weekly Scoop and • Teacher Page on Roland Michener PS Website • Any class inquiry projects or texts will be sent home to be signed and please return

  10. Class Rules • Be nice and respectful • Try your very BEST • Be a good listener • Keep your hands, and unkind thoughts to yourself • Encourage others ideas and new groups

  11. Assessment • Clear due dates will be written in student Calendars and Agendas • Progress Reports • Term 1 Report Cards • Term 2 Report Cards • This is and an EQAO Year, May 29th – 30th

  12. Homework • If work is not completed during the provided class time when it will be asked to be completed for homework • A Math Problem of the Week will be handed out each Monday, should be returned to school each Thursday. • Weekly Reading Program

  13. How to help your child at home • Reading: • Read with or to your child, ask your child questions BEFORE, DURING and AFTER reading. • Inquiry: • Encourage your child to ask big questions and pursue finding the answers with resources at home • Math: • Help your child memorize multiplication and divisionfacts. • Go through the math problem solving process with them during their weekly at home question

  14. Questions? I’m SO happy that you came. Do you have any questions or concerns?

  15. It’s Going to be Great!

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