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Welcome Old River Wranglers. Back To School Night. 2013-2014. 6 th Graders. Become more independent Focus on Time Management for Jr. High Face a more challenging curriculum Sometimes struggle (First Quarter). Daily Schedule. 8:20-8:55 Welcome/Morning Work 9:00-10:15 Language Arts
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WelcomeOld River Wranglers Back To School Night 2013-2014
6th Graders • Become more independent • Focus on Time Management for • Jr. High • Face a more challenging curriculum • Sometimes struggle (First Quarter)
Daily Schedule 8:20-8:55 Welcome/Morning Work 9:00-10:15 Language Arts 10:15-10:30 RECESS 10:30-11:45 Math 11:45-12:20 English/Writing 12:25-1:27 LUNCH 1:30-1:55 Silent Reading/Lit Circles/Core Lit 1:55-2:50 Science/Social Studies 2:55-3:05 Clean Up/Dismissal
Daily Work • -Come prepared each day (supplies & hw) • Class work not finished IS homework, if your child has a lot of hw THEY need to work on TIME MANAGEMENT! • -Late work excepted BUT it must be COMPLETED • Chorus/Band must complete work they missed • GATE (not consider an absence, student needs to find out what they missed and look over it)
Binders -Organized -Must have dividers for each subject -Save ALL work and tests until the END of EACH Quarter -Will conduct “random” Binder checks *Binder Hole Punch *Mini Stapler
Curriculum Reading/ Language Arts Writing Math Science Social Studies P.E. Music/Band/Chorus
Sixth Grade Curriculum Reading/Language Arts: CA TREASURES Reading:Comprehension Strategies Accelerated Reader Vocabulary/Word Work Core Literature: My Side of the Mountain, Egypt Game, Chronicles of Narnia, Greek and Latin Roots English Writing to Standards: Personal Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and Response to Literature
Math: Pre-Algebra Memorized math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Multiple digit multiplication Long division Fractions, Decimals, Percents Geometry Statistics, Data Analysis, & Probability Sixth Grade Curriculum
Social Studies: More content and independent reading Reports/Projects (Ancient Civilization, Country Report, Edible Geography ) Ancient Civilization “Walk Through” (November) Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Science: Earth Science, Geology, Marine Biology, Weather & Climate Science Projects Science Fair (optional) Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Physical Education: -Every Wednesday -Track Events (in the spring) -Intramurals (Noon sports) -After-School Sports Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Music: Specialist once a week on Friday 11:10-11:50 Chorus-Friday 2:15-3:05 Band-various days Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Policies/Procedures • Homework: (*Remind101) • Daily (Monday through Thursday) *there are some exceptions to Friday. Do NOT except INC. work. • Copied directly from the board • Practicing math facts as needed (SumDog,Arcademic Skillbuilders,Timez Attack) • Weekly Reading: Every night of the week for 20 minutes • Protected Time: 9:00-12:00, please try to avoid Dr./Dentist appointments during this time. • Birthdays: small treats (30) can be brought in. (NO CAKE PLEASE) • Helpers and Visitors: Sign in at the office
Policies/Procedures Homework The Good • Re-Tests, Re-Do’s=OKAY! • No-stress Homework The Bad *1 teacher, 29 students *Rapid Pace (class work & instruction) • The Ugly • Late work earns lower grade • Do NOT except INCOMPLETE work, turn it in late
Classroom Rules Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school. Follow directions quickly and do your best work. Raise your hand to speak or stand. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Be safe, be kind, be honest Assertive Discipline Practiced Here • Consequences • Verbal warning • Detention/Call Home • Parent/Principal Involvement Rewards • Group Points • Verbal praise
Online grade book (except for Math) Missing Assignment Sheet for Math (Every other week) Progress Report (mid-Quarter) Deficiency notices (mid-quarter) Principal’s List =All A’s Honor Roll =“B” average, No D’s Grading
Oral Language Spelling Bee Science Fair Academic Competitions
Wind Wolves-February Ancient Civilization Walk Through-November 6th grade End of the Year Party Field Trips
Handouts: New Website Love Note to your child Class Wish List Back Table Info: Parent Sign In Parent Helper Form Email List Internet Consent Form DonorsChoose Handouts and Back Table Info. Etc: -Old River Website -CA Content Standards: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
New District Websitewww.pbvusd.net • Stay up-to-date with the district or your child’s school or classroom. • District Announcements • Upcoming Events • Calendars • Headlines & Features • PBVUSD Twitter • Visit our For Parents section for more information.
ParentVUEwww.pbvusd.net/portal • Grades 4-8 Only. • Account activation information has been mailed to your home address. • Additional Resources are available on the New District Website under For Parents. • District Provided real-time information on assignments, grades, immunization compliance, transcripts, and more.
Thank You for Coming New Reminder App- Text @mrsmaddi to (650) 836-7442 # 664-7009 hmadding@pbvusd.net