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The Screaming Gophers. Meet the Teacher Night September 5, 2013 Winning logo designed by Robby Henn. The Screaming Gophers. Mr. Cahall – Room 312 Mrs. Mann- Room 301 Mrs. Ranayhossaini – Room 305 Mrs. Christopher – Room IPC3 Mr. Friday – Room 316. The Screaming Gophers.
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The Screaming Gophers Meet the Teacher Night September 5, 2013 Winning logo designed by Robby Henn
The Screaming Gophers • Mr. Cahall – Room 312 • Mrs. Mann- Room 301 • Mrs. Ranayhossaini– Room 305 • Mrs. Christopher – Room IPC3 • Mr. Friday – Room 316
The Screaming Gophers CURRICULAR AREAS Second Place logo designed by Ari Bilger
The Screaming Gophers • Science • Social Studies • Reading • Language Arts • Mathematics/Pre-Algebra Third Place logo designed by Sophia Rush
Science • Earth Science • Soil as a Natural Resource • Rocks and Minerals • Erosion and Deposition • Plate Tectonics • Weather and Atmosphere • Important Notes: • Activities are very hands-on • Attendance is important • Science notebook is a key component to the grade • Lessons and worksheets can be found on Mr. Cahall’s web page
Social Studies • “We cover the whole world!!!!” • Broken into culture regions • Focus is on the connections between the 5 fields of social studies • History, Culture, Economics, Government & Geography • Important Notes: • There is an electronic copy of the book available through Mr. Cahall’s web page • Most worksheets and assignments will also be found online
Health • Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs • Chapters 9 & 10 • Growth and Development • Chapters 8.1, 8.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 • Reality Tour: • http://www.candleinc.org/ • September 26th • 6:00-9:00 pm • Location:Held at the Adams Twp. Municipal Bldg.690 Valencia RoadMars, PA 16046 • Optional (highly recommended)
Reading • Novels • Number the Stars • Out of the Dust • Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series • Play: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Language Arts • Writing process • Types of writing • Listening and speaking • Grammar and mechanics • Spelling
Mathematics and Pre-Algebra • Common Core • PA is transitioning from Pennsylvania Academic Standards to The Common Core Curriculum • SVSD is moving this year in Math • Difference in approach and rigor • http://www.cgcs.org/Page/244
6th Grade Mathematics • Focus: Common Core • Fact practice / Pre-Algebra • Curricular Lesson • Number Sense • Operations • Decimals/Fractions/Percents • Geometry • Statistics & Probability • Project / Problem Solving
Math Online Text • Use the following website: • https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp • Login for 6th grade: grade6hms • Password for 6th grade: grade6
Pre-Algebra • Focus: Common Core • Working with rational numbers and expressions • Solving linear equations • Using formulas • Working with proportions • Drawing inferences from data • Problem solving
Pre-Algebra Online Text • Use the following website: • https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp • Login for 6th grade: preal6 • Password for 6th grade: haine6
Anti-Bullying • Olweus Anti-Bullying Program • Student Kick-off – 9/13/13 • Classroom Meetings each Day 2 Finalist CaileeCheski
CARE with Mr. Cahall – STEM • Hands-on exploration of STEM standards/goals • Encourages teamwork and problem solving skills • Engineering focus with help of mentors • Additional Information: • http://pbskids.org/designsquad/ • http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/ • http://pbskids.org/scigirls/
CARE with Mrs. Mann • Language Arts Academic Game: LinguiSHTIK • Writer’s Workshop • Student Selected novels applying literacy skills
CARE with Mr. Friday • Math Enrichment • Logic • Problem Solving • Math Academic Games • Equations • On-Sets
The Screaming Gophers *Cultural Day *Conference Sign Up * Party Volunteer *SV Gradebook Logins *Team / Teacher Websites Finalist Samie Rush
The Screaming GophersContact Information • School Phone Number • (724)776-1325 • Email addresses (Please type “parent note” on subject line) • cahallka@svsd.net (SS/Sci) • christopherac@svsd.net (L.S.) • fridayj@svsd.net(Math/Pre-Algebra) • mannjl@svsd.net (L.A./Rdg.) • ranayhossainijl@svsd.net (Purpose) Finalist Jose Ordonez
The Screaming Gophers Important Websites https://portal.svsd.net http://clo.svsd.net/childu/index.html http://www.myschoolbucks.com/ Finalist Grace McSwaney
Finalist Maura Taylor The Screaming Gophers THANK YOU! Please visit our classrooms to sign up for conferences and other volunteer opportunities!