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W e l c o m e T o N M S ! !. Please take the following from the table: -Name Tag (please fill out) -Child’s Schedule. Welcome To NMS!!. Mrs. Ventura Mrs. Verna 6 th Grade Blue Team Reading. Welcome To NMS!!. Mrs. Ventura 6 th Grade Blue Team Reading. About Mrs. Ventura….
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WelcomeToNMS!! Please take the following from the table: -Name Tag (please fill out) -Child’s Schedule
Welcome To NMS!! Mrs. Ventura Mrs. Verna 6th Grade Blue Team Reading
Welcome To NMS!! Mrs. Ventura 6th Grade Blue Team Reading
About Mrs. Ventura… • 6th Grade Reading- Blue Team • Seventh Year at NMS • 2004 Penn-Delco Graduate • Graduated from West Chester University in 2008 • Masters degree from Wilkes University in 2010 • Personal note- daughter just turned 1 year old
About Mrs. Verna… • 6th grade learning support • 4th year at NMS • Graduated from St. Joes in 2010 • Masters degree in Literacy in 2011 • I will be going back to school in January
Goals for 6th Grade Reading • To expand existing reading levels • To expose students to a variety of literature (poetry, short stories, novels, nonfiction, and drama) • To introduce, expand and analyze literary elements and devices • To foster an innate desire to read for pleasure (Book It, Reading Counts, Silent Sustained Reading)
Topics covered • Plot • Characterization & Point of View • Theme • Mood & Tone • Literary Devices & Skills • Argumentative Pieces • Non-Fiction • Novels:Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Lost on a Trail in Maine & Lost Trail by Donn Fendler
Reading & English Connection • Aligned curriculum • Similar topics and skills being taught and used in simultaneously • Writing skills practiced in reading as well as English
Classroom Expectations Responsible • Prepared with supplies, homework, etc. • Stay on task Respectful • Polite towards myself and peers • Listen Safe • Stay in seat unless other wise directed • Keep hands and feet to self • Report bullying
Possible Consequences • Verbal warning • Green slip • Behavior reflection • Parent contact • Detention • Office referral
Grading System • Based on points earned throughout the marking period on various assignments • Total points Total possible points Student Grade
NMS Grading System 92 – 100 = A 84 – 91 = B 76 – 83 = C 70 – 75 = D 69 & below = F
Grading Policy • Quizzes • Tests • Homework • Projects • Class work • Corporative learning tasks • Journal prompts • Reading Counts
Grades online • http://gradebook.pdsd.org/Pinnacle/PIV OR • Going to www.pdsd.org • Click Northley Middle School from the drop down box at the top of the screen • Click Grades On-line in the left hand margin
Student’s ID number with the leading zero Student’s eight digit birth date
Understanding gradebook • X = exempt • 0 or Z = incomplete • Blank = teacher has not entered grade yet – don’t worry! • Point System (2/3=67%)
Reading Counts • Students will be graded on reading counts every marking period! It is worth 50 points! • Honors goal: 175,000 words • Accelerated goal: 125,000 words • Students that do not reach their goal will lose some points depending on their word count. Exact grading scale can be found on my website.
Reading Counts • Progress check half way through marking period; parent signature will be required • If help is needed finding a book or passing a quiz, please ask • Reading Counts computers are available in most classrooms and the library • Students can take quizzes at various points throughout the day.
Homework • At least three times a week. • Encourage daily reading for a minimum of 20 minutes • Graded on completeness and/or accuracy • Can be turned in one day late for half credit • May consist of unfinished class work
Teacher webpage • Updated weekly with: • Classroom news • Daily class agenda • Homework, including upcoming tests and projects Please use this as a resource for missed and/or unsure assignments!
Book Orders… • Yes, we still have them in middle school!!! • There are two convenient ways of ordering books for your child: • Traditional Method: Send in order form & money (check please-no cash) • High-Tech Method: Scholastic website • Every time a parent places an order online-we get a free book for our classroom library!!!
Communication….. • Is the secret to a successful academic year!!
Ways You can communicate with me… • You can call or email me whenever you feel necessary! • Email is my preferred method • cventura@pdsd.org • (610) 497-6300 x3213
Ways your child can communicate ….. • Written note • Conversation: before or after class to ensure privacy • Email
Thank you! • If you have any questions or comments about this evening or throughout the school year, please contact me! • Thank you for spending the evening with me! • As a team, I am confident that this will be a very successful year for everyone