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Welcome to 6 th Grade Back to School Night 2017-2018. Ms. Gorbachinsky Mr. Incudine Mrs. Lockett Mr. Moral Mrs. Panettieri. 6th Grade. Language Arts & Science by homeroom Team Approach Math- Mrs. Panettieri/Mr. Incudine & Mrs. Lockett
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Welcome to6th Grade Back to School Night 2017-2018 Ms. Gorbachinsky Mr. Incudine Mrs. Lockett Mr. Moral Mrs. Panettieri
6th Grade • Language Arts & Science by homeroom • Team Approach • Math- Mrs. Panettieri/Mr. Incudine & Mrs. Lockett • Social Studies- Ms. Gorbachinsky & Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine
Language Arts Collections: • 6 Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections • Close Reader • Assessments • Language Arts Skills • Grammar • Vocabulary • Word Study • Independent Reading • 2 projects per marking period • 2 book shares per marking period
6th Grade Research Project • Replaces Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA) • Completed with homeroom • In the Spring
Math Glencoe Math-consumable text (2 volumes) Quarter 1: The Number System Quarter 2: Ratios and Proportions Quarter 3: Expressions and Equations Quarter 4: Geometry & Statistics and Data
Math • Homework: • Online videos to preview lesson • Pre-assessment through • gosoapbox.com • Differentiated classroom lesson • and practice • Review before quizzes and tests
Math Resources Video tutors and online resources on ConnectEd Additional resources and videos on SFE 6th Grade Math Webpage Math Clinicwith Mrs. Gudusky, Math Specialist
Science Topics: One Marking Period Each • Scientific Method and Variables • Human Genetics • Levers and Pulleys (simple machines) • Earth, Sun, and Moon • District Assessment Each Marking Period • Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit • Focus on Study Skills
Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Topics: • The Fertile Crescent • Egypt and Nubia • India and China • Mesoamerica • District Assessments at end of each unit • Multiple Quizzes & 1 Test Each Unit • Focus on Study Skills
Homework Expectations • Approximately 30-60 minutes per night • Meets Expectation • Fewer than 3 missed assignments • Approaching the Expectation • 3-4 missed assignments • Improvement Needed • 5 or more missed assignments
D.A.R.E. - 10-12 lessons • Decision-making • with Officer Lee Crawford, Upper Makefield P.D.
7th Grade Course Recommendations • Early Spring • Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD • Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance • Middle School Visit
Sixth Grade Events • 6th Grade Pretzel Sales • Penny Challenge • Holiday Celebrations • Blue and White Challenge • CR District Track Meet • Class Trip • 6th Grade Picnic
Classroom Visits & Conference Sign-ups • Mr. Moral/Mr. Incudine: • Room 1 • Mrs. Panettieri: • Room 2 • Ms. Gorbachinsky: • Room 3 • Mrs. Lockett: • Room 4