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Mrs. O’Brien 6 th Grade Social Studies/Language Arts. Welcome!. About Mrs. O’Brien. More about Mrs. O’Brien. Educational Philosophy. All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!
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Mrs. O’Brien 6th Grade Social Studies/Language Arts Welcome!
Educational Philosophy • All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life! • “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” --William Butler Yeats
Social StudiesAncient Civilizations • Early Humans • Mesopotamia • Israelites • Egypt • India • China • Greece • Rome
Language Arts • Reading • Literature Circles • Class Novels • Informational Texts • Accelerated Reader--20 points required per quarter, Wednesdays R&R days • Writing—Informative, Argumentative, Narrative • Grammar • Speaking and Listening Skills
Grades! • A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = less than 59% • Work missed when absent can be made up for full credit; it is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed. • Late work (not absent work) will receive a maximum of 70% of the total score. • How can my child get good grades: • 1. Come to school every day. • 2. Do all the work. • 3. Do your best work every assignment.
Classroom Rules • Treat each other, the teacher, and all property with courtesy and respect.
Materials Required In Class Every Day • 3-ring binder with dividers and binder paper • Composition Notebook (generally kept in class) • Writing implement • AR Book • UMS Planner
How Can I Help My Child Be Successful at Union? • Check Planner daily and make sure assignments get done. • Have them read a lot! UMS expectation is 30 minutes 5 nights a week. • Plan ahead—if there are any projects make sure they are not left until the last minute. • Check PowerSchool for update of grades/assignments
Help Needed… • Art Vistas docents • 3 lessons/projects • Emergency Supplies • Granola Bars for 36-50 • Water Bottles for 36-50
Contact/Questions? • Email me if you have any questions or concerns, big or small. I will reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. obrienk@unionsd.org