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Open House September 19, 2013 Ms DeTrolio - 6 th Grade

Open House September 19, 2013 Ms DeTrolio - 6 th Grade. Our class (making silly faces) …. Who am I?. Working on a CAGS in School Leadership- 2 classes left! Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education

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Open House September 19, 2013 Ms DeTrolio - 6 th Grade

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  1. Open House September 19, 2013 Ms DeTrolio - 6th Grade

  2. Our class (making silly faces)…

  3. Who am I? • Working on a CAGS in School Leadership- 2 classes left! • Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education • Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science • This is my 12th year teaching in Wrentham • I have also worked in Attleboro at Hyman Fine Elementary School and for DODDS in Yokosuka, Japan at The Sullivans’ School

  4. Classroom Support • We will have classroom support this year from: • Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Bullock

  5. Classroom Procedures and Expectations

  6. We’re always learning! • Challenge Activities • SRA • Journal Jar • Learning Centers • What’s Next?

  7. Our classroom rules! • Be respectful. • Keep your hands and feet to yourself. • Treat others the way you want to be treated. • Look at the person who’s talking. • Respect others’ property. • Don’t talk when others are speaking. • Try your hardest. • Stay organized. • Follow the Core Values. *Each student has signed the classroom rules in the clear frame on the whiteboard. The students also each signed a Classroom Rules Contract.

  8. Homework Policy • Each night during the week, students are expected to spend ~1 hour on homework. • Please contact me with any concerns. Missing Work Log • If a student is missing a homework assignment, he/she must sign the Missing Work Log by writing the assignment and the reason why it was not turned in. If a student signs the Missing Work log 3 times in one month, I will be in contact with you. *Missing homework will be completed during recess.

  9. Student Planners • Each student is expected to write each day's assignments in his/her planner at the end of each school day. All assignments are written on the front board. • All homework and notices are sent home in your child's homework folder. • The daily assignments are posted on the class webpage. www.wrentham.k12.ma.us Click: Classrooms  Grade 6  Ms DeTrolio

  10. Overview of Academics Math Harcourt • place value and number theory • problem solving • decimals, division and multiplication of decimals • fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions • measurement and geometry • pre-algebra

  11. Overview of Academics English Language Arts Reading Street • inclusive reading, writing, language, and spelling • appreciation of literature • poetry, non-fiction, plays • trade books- reading groups & whole class • book reports each term • “Daily Bite” daily practice • research and note-taking • using the parts of speech in writing development

  12. Overview of Academics Social Studies Houghton Mifflin • world cultures • world geography • Country Reports • country fair in April

  13. Overview of Academics Science Discovery Works • Bournedale preparation: ocean life, pond study, various ecosystems • Changing Earth • Cells and Microbes • Solar System & Beyond • Sixth Grade Science Fair

  14. Sixth Grade Reports • Country Report: after February vacation • Science Fair in June - choose topics in the spring • D.A.R.E. graduation speeches • Book reports and various reports in science, social studies, and ELA

  15. Extra Help • Extra help will be available starting after Camp Bournedale. • Students may come into school from 7:45-8:10 for extra help or to prepare for an upcoming test/quiz.

  16. Tests & Quizzes • every Wednesday - Vocabulary Quiz • every Friday - Spelling Test • Daily Bite tests occur every five school days. • ALL GRADES UNDER 80 (B-)MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN Math, Science & Social Studies tests & quizzes will be given during/after important concepts.

  17. Marking Periods • Term 1 Report cards sent home Friday, November 22nd. • Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 25th (afternoon) and Tuesday, November 26th (evening). • Term 2 report cards sent home on Friday, February 7th. • Term 3 report cards sent home Friday, April 11th. • Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th (afternoon) and Thursday, April 17th (evening).

  18. MCAS Dates ELA Reading Comprehension (2 Sessions) TBD (March 17th-March 30th) Grades 6 Mathematics (2 Sessions) TBD (May 5th-May 20th)

  19. Field Trips • Camp Bournedale: October 7th-11th • Please read the letter from Mrs. Prew in your folders regarding medication at Bournedale. • A Christmas Carol play

  20. Sixth Grade’s Miss Maloney is currently writing a grant for all of sixth grade to attend the Christa Corrigan McAulife Center at Framingham State University

  21. D.A.R.E. • Begins in late Fall • Weekly classes with Sergeant Smith • Graduation in May

  22. Birthday Celebrations • Due to the Wellness Procedure, birthdays will be celebrated once a month. Typically, birthday celebrations will be held the last Friday of the month. • We are a peanut free classroom. All treats must be healthy, nut free snacks. Thank you! 

  23. CORI Forms • If you are interested in chaperoning at Camp Bournedale or helping out in our classroom, you must fill out a CORI form.

  24. School Spirit Days Term 1: Food Drive Term 2: Hat & Mitten Drive Term 3: Birthday Bags Term 4: Food Drive

  25. Principals’ Coffee • Friday, November 8, 2013 • Friday, January 24, 2014 • Friday, March 28, 2014 • Friday, June 6, 2014 **Please be aware that all Principals’ Coffees will be held at 8:30 AM in the Vogel Auditorium. *Respect*Responsibility*Collaboration*Communication*Continuous Growth & Learning*

  26. Parent/Teacher Communication Newsletters are sent bi-weekly. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. e-mail: detroliol@wrentham.k12.ma.us voicemail: (508)384-5435 ext. 3300

  27. A Note from Mr. Grenham… Please remember to write a dismissal note if your son/daughter will be getting picked up to avoid calls to the main office during the day. Thank you! 

  28. Folder Reminder Please fill out the following forms: Note Card (email and phone number) If you have any questions or concerns, please write it down on the back. Please put the card into the box tonight. I will be in contact with you. “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on their desk Please sign up for a conference time Thank you for coming to Open House!

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