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Welcome! Mrs. Meyer Mr. Fawcett Room 910/908

Welcome! Mrs. Meyer Mr. Fawcett Room 910/908. Language Arts. Grammar Spelling Vocabulary Literature/Reading Writing Speeches and Presentations. Language Arts Pacing…. Language Arts Block Days will usually be divided into 3 parts:. Grammar or Spelling

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Welcome! Mrs. Meyer Mr. Fawcett Room 910/908

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  1. Welcome! Mrs. Meyer Mr. Fawcett Room 910/908

  2. Language Arts • Grammar • Spelling • Vocabulary • Literature/Reading • Writing • Speeches and Presentations

  3. Language Arts Pacing… Language Arts Block Days will usually be divided into 3 parts: • Grammar or Spelling • Literature/Reading/Writing • Vocabulary (almost everyday)

  4. Mathematics • Algebraic Reasoning • Integers • Number Theory & Fractions • Operations with Rational Numbers • Proportional Relationships • Measurement and Geometry • Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities Students need to know their math facts! Please drill them, if needed.

  5. Online Textbook Support www.my.hrw.com Homework Help Online and Parent Resources (KEYWORD CODES are embedded within textbook) video tutorials, additional practice, examples of concepts and other activities (PASSWORD NEEDED) USER NAME= room908PASSWORD = room908

  6. Social Studies: Ancient Civilizations • Timelines • Maps • TCI Activities • Projects • Reports • Videos • Field Trips Time Begins… …Rome Falls!!!

  7. Earth Science • World of Earth Science • Rocks and minerals • Energy resources • Plate tectonics • Earthquakes and volcanoes • Water cycle, erosion, deposition • Exploring the ocean • Weather and climate

  8. 6th Grade Exploratory(non-music students) • Taught by a 6th grade teacher • A wide variety of topics that enrich, reinforce, and extend learning • Questions? Please contact your child’s exploratory teacher

  9. RAM TIME • Everyday (40 minutes) • 20 minutes can be for: - starting homework -journaling -checking student planner -speaking to the teacher -assemblies -other school business • 20 minutes is for school-wide reading

  10. Supplies • Homework • Spirals • Colored pencils, glue sticks, and scissors • Pencils and pens • Textbooks (only SS book at school) • NO staplers or mechanical pencils • Student Planner • Workbooks Be prepared for success!

  11. The SPIRAL Notebook Social Studies Period 1 • Need 4: CORE subjects • Used everyday

  12. The Student Planner • Homework should be written down daily • Parent view each night • Planner should always be in student’s backpack • The FIRST place you look to find out the • homework How else can you find out the homework? • Ask your child • Have your child call a friend • Go to “Learning Point” and view our homework calendars

  13. The 3-Ring Binder • Travels with the student • All papers should be in the correct section • No loose papers • Homework in the front of each section • Graded work in the back of each section

  14. Late Work • Students who are absent may turn in late work the next day for full credit. • Grades will be lowered one letter grade for every day that the homework is late. We call this the 10% “discount”. After 5 school days, no late work accepted.

  15. Student Success • Homework completion • Organization • Studying for tests/quizzes • Making up late/missing work

  16. Outdoor Education • February 13-17 at Cuyamaca; cost is $330 (Fundraiser in October) • Lessons on ecology, crafts, history, and more • All day adventures (great hikes!) • Talent Show • Songs, games, and contests • Team-building and cooperative learning • Website at www.sdcoe.net/outdoored/

  17. 6th Grade Camp Fundraiser BUTTER BRAIDSwww.butterbraidsandiego.com • Fundraiser begins October 3 and • ends on October 24 • Each “braid” is $12.00 • 42% of all sales go directly to the cost of camp ($5 discount per/braid) • Drawings for extra prize money$$$ • Details coming on October 3 • Opportunity for kids to take OWNERSHIP of their expenses • Cost of camp is $330 • Camp dates are February 13-17

  18. Field Trips: • Mummies & Museum • of Man (November 18) • USD/Earthquake simulator activity (Spring) • End-of-the-Year Activity

  19. Parent~Teacher Conferences • September 26-30 • Not everyone will be seen this week (time constraints) • Conference times will be assigned • Bring your child, backpack, and student planner • Conference w/both teachers

  20. Communication • E-Mail: kmeyer@powayusd.com pfawcett@powayusd.com • Voicemail858-748-5131 Meyer x2910 Fawcett x2908 • Note at the office • Note from home • Learning Point

  21. Let’s take a look at Learning Point!Check grades onlineCheck daily homeworkImportant eventsEtc…www.learningpoint.org

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