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Welcome to Back to School Night. September 17, 2013. The Sixth Grade Team. Mr. Bill Neilson Mrs. Linda Roberts Ms. Danielle Martinez Ms. Marie McGuigan. Daily Schedule. Specials-Gym, Art, Library and Music Everyday Math Social Studies Science/Health Lunch/Recess
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Welcome to Back to School Night September 17, 2013
The Sixth Grade Team Mr. Bill Neilson Mrs. Linda Roberts Ms. Danielle Martinez Ms. Marie McGuigan
Daily Schedule • Specials-Gym, Art, Library and Music • Everyday Math • Social Studies • Science/Health • Lunch/Recess • Language Arts • Star Time
Language Arts • - Based on whole class and flexible grouping • Interactive and cooperative • Promotes higher level thinking • Helps meet individual needs and interests
6th Grade • Reading – More Independence! • More for Enjoyment • More Variety- non-fiction, poetry, biography, magazines, newspaper • Conferences • Students are an integral part- THEY MUST ATTEND. • We will Start Soon (but not tonight!)
Science • Hands – on activities • Health • Projects
Everyday Math • Workbooks- Journals • Student Reference Book (SRB) • Activities & Games • Quizzes & Tests • Homework – S.L. • Family Letter
Social Studies Current Events • Text • Egypt • Greece • Rome • Projects • Tests
Student Responsibilities • Report to school on time- start 9:00am • Bring all materials to class- responsibility • Be an active participant in the learning process • Keep an assignment book/agenda
Student Responsibilities • Complete homework and assignments on time!
Student Responsibilities • Follow class/school rules • Respect the rights of others • Maintain a positive attitude at all times • Cell phones must be turned offand in the student’s book bag. Please call the office to contact your child during the school day if needed.
When Absent • *Make arrangements to have work sent home • *Complete as much work as you can • *Bring an excuse blank • *Hand in all make-up work • *See teacher when you return and if you do not understand an assignment • *Do all work within the time allowed…one day for each day absent
Help is Available • -During homeroom time (9:00 – 9:15) • -During recess • -At end of day during dismissal • -By special appointment • see individual teacher
When you have questions: -Ask your child for clarification -Write a note to the teacher- agenda or email -Call the teacher at 215-368-4017 between 8:30 and 8:50 am and 3:40 to 3:50 pm -Occasional email updates sent from team -Our e-mails are available online in the Oak Park or district website
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING