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Welcome to 6 th Grade!

Welcome to 6 th Grade!. Principal. Ed Smith -18 Years in Education - 4 th year at the Intermediate Center -Comes to Spring-Ford from the Daniel Boone School District. Assistant Principal. Mrs. Kathie Koch. 5 th Year at Spring-Ford Former Principal of Spring-City Elementary.

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Welcome to 6 th Grade!

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  1. Welcome to 6th Grade!

  2. Principal • Ed Smith -18 Years in Education - 4th year at the Intermediate Center -Comes to Spring-Ford from the Daniel Boone School District

  3. Assistant Principal Mrs. Kathie Koch • 5th Year at Spring-Ford • Former Principal of Spring-City Elementary

  4. Guidance Counselor • Alisa Fleicher • Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Franklin and Marshall College • Masters Degree in Elementary School Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania • Supports the 6th grade Settlers team

  5. Spring-Ford Intermediate School 6th Grade 5th Grade Pioneers Patriots Trailblazers Colonists Settlers Explorers Each grade is broken down into three teams.

  6. Settlers Mr. Hill (Math & Science) Mrs. Mozi (Language Arts & Social Studies) Mrs. Sandberg (Math & Science) Mrs. Brownback (Language Arts & Social Studies) Mrs. Webb (Math & Science) Ms. Good (Language Arts & Social Studies) Mrs. Clark (Learning Support) Mrs. DiFrancesco Mr. Marcellus (Math & Science) Ms. Rees (Language Arts & Social Studies)

  7. Settler Schedule 6 day cycle 80 minutes of Language Arts and Math instruction each day. 40 minutes of Social Studies and Science Recess is 15 minutes. Lunch is 30 minutes. Special Flex/Target Time

  8. Everyday Mathematics • Ten Units broken into multiple lessons • “Lesson 1.7” • 1-denotes Unit • 7-denotes lesson • Topics: Interpretation of Data, Operations with Numbers & Decimals, Variables, Formulas & Graphs, Number Uses & Operations, Geometry, Algebra Concepts, Probability & Discrete Math, Rates & Ratios, Geometry Topics

  9. Everyday Mathematics • Components: • Math Binder • Math Journal (workbook) • Student Reference Book (SRB • Supplies • Family Letters (packet sent home TONIGHT with all units)

  10. Math Binder • Used for Note-Taking • Practice Problems • Vocabulary and Definitions • Math Packet (includes study links) • Traditional Multiplication/Division Practice • Independent Activities/Enrichment

  11. Student Reference Book • Information about the various topics • Conversions • Rules • Definitions

  12. Assessments • Basic Math Facts (1x per quarter) • Lesson Quizzes • Vocabulary • Projects • Unit Tests • End of Unit with Open-Ended Questions • Study Guides • Use Quizzes given as review **All Unit Tests and quizzes will be sent home for parent signature

  13. Science: Houghton Mifflin • Components: Textbook & 3 Ring Binder • Online Text available – contact Mrs. Sandberg for details.

  14. 6th Grade Science • Sections: Scientific Method, Unifying Themes, Life Science, Earth Science & Physical Science • Quiz after each section • Test at end of each unit • Study guides provided

  15. HomeworkMajor Subjects • Review and reinforcement of skills • Homework FYI: ~ points for completion, neatness, & effort ~ typically worth 2pts ~ ½ credit for late homework

  16. Homework Policy (per month) • One missed homework assignment = recess detention • Three missed homework assignments = after school detention (held Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:40 p.m.)

  17. Intramurals • Football • Field hockey • Basketball • Softball • Track/Field • Fitness Club

  18. Mrs. Sandberg’s Website Go to our district website www.spring-ford.net Select 5th/6th Intermediate School Select Staff Directory Click on My Web next to Andrea Sandberg

  19. Communication • Keep in touch. sbrow@spring-ford.net asand@spring-ford.net www.Spring-Ford.net 610-705-6003 Mrs. Brownback ext 3668 Mrs. Sandberg ext 3491

  20. Thank You Parents! We appreciate your continued support and look forward to an exciting and challenging academic year. Mrs. Brownback and Mrs. Sandberg

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