Welcome to 6 th Grade Navarrete Parents

1. Welcome to 6th Grade Navarrete Parents

2. Jennifer Fox, Kelly Miller & Joanne Terrell Welcome Introduction Schedules Academics Homework Behavior Expectations Child’s Progress Communication Other Information

3. Schedule 8:35-10:05 Period One 10:05-10:15 Period Two (Library check out as scheduled from 10:40-10:55) 10:15-10:30 Recess 10:30-12:05 Period Two 12:05-12:45 Lunch 12:45—2:30 Period Three (Computer Lab as scheduled from 2:00-2:30) 2:35-3:05 Block

4. Math-Common Core Daily Review Skills Based Groups Math for Today Computation Review Hands-on Exploration of Concepts Problem Solving Math Games and Challenge Work It is very important students have their basic facts mastered. Decimals/fractions/percents Geometry Probability & Statistics Algebra Measurement Integration of the above topics

5. Reading Common Core Houghton Mifflin Series (textbook, leveled readers, intervention, advanced materials) Emphasis on non-fiction Literature Study (whole class and small group) Reading Roles Reading Response Journals Comprehension Activities Reading Strategies Vocabulary (across content areas) Variety of Literary Genres Independent Reading (AR)

6. Accelerated Reader • Students are tested quarterly and assigned a reading range and goal each quarter. They should choose appropriate books in their reading range. • There are many research studies that correlate the amount of time students read independently to success in school. • Please provide the structure and support to encourage your child to read, read and read! • Reading incentives will offered quarterly for students who meet quarterly goals. • “Millionaires” will also be recognized at the Character Counts assemblies.

7. Language Common Core Weekly Spelling Vocabulary The Writing Process 6 Traits Grammar Daily Language Practice Different Genres (personal narratives, persuasive, expository, informative, etc.) Journals Essays, reports, poetry, letters, etc.

8. Science Scientific Process Solar System Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Weather Physical Science Electricity Life Science Inquiry Skills History and Nature of Science Science Fair Project Volunteers Needed!

9. Social Studies Geography World History Mapping Skills Ancient Civilizations Government Country Reports World Fair Economics BIZTOWN Current Events-CNN

10. Field Trip Opportunities May include some or all: Your tax credit donations provide these opportunities and more!

11. Tax Credit Donation What is it? • An opportunity to direct your tax money directly to your child’s classroom • Married filers up to $400, single filers can donate $250 but ANY AMOUNT YOU DONATE IS APPRECIATED! • The contribution amount offsets your Arizona tax obligation Example: when calculating your taxes you find that you owe the state $200. Make a $200 tax credit donation to CUSD/Navarrete/6th grade  and pay zero in state taxes. If you do not owe any money in taxes, make a donation and get it back later as a refund!

12. Biztown • Parent volunteers needed! • Hands-on learning where students hold jobs, manage money, learn economic principles and even do a little shopping • Funding: tax credit donations needed • To learn more about Biztown: http://www.jaaz.org/programs/biztown/

13. Homework Students will record all assignments in their planners. Parents must check and sign off daily. Students will be encouraged to keep planners up to date and signed through classroom incentives. Homework will be assigned on a daily or weekly basis. Students who do not bring their homework will suffer a loss of privileges and points. Homework will be a part of the overall grade. Per district guidelines, homework should not exceed 60 minutes per night Classroom assignments that are not finished during time provided are expected to be completed as homework.

14. If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home. ~Anonymous Teacher

15. Behavior Expectations Navarrete Discipline Plan Classroom Management Plan (3 levels) Verbal Warning Conference with teacher/think about it slip to be sent home (parent contact) *Referral to office * If students are engaging in repeated bullying behaviors, office referral and parent contact is mandatory Classroom Rules Mutual Respect (people and property) Attentive Listening Be Prepared Everyone has the right to learn

16. OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program • Highest honors by the Violence Prevention Model Program • Researched based program with proven effectiveness • Focus is on the individual, classroom, school and community as a whole • Established school anti-bullying rules, interventions and classroom meetings

17. Progress Student reflection/self-evaluation Progress reports Infinite Campus online gradebook Report cards (quarterly) Conferences (Fall and Spring) Weekly spelling and reading comprehension tests Class Assignments/Projects Please email your concerns directly to the appropriate teacher

18. Communication Classroom website will be updated regularly. Classroom news will communicated electronically unless otherwise requested. Email is often the most convenient way to communicate questions or concerns. If you need to relay a message to your child at school, please contact the office before 2:00. Conferences will be scheduled two times per year. If you need to meet sooner, please contact us via telephone or email.

19. Help Wanted! • Classroom volunteers • Biztown (we will need approximately 6-8 parents to help make this event a success) • Field trips (to be determined) • Guest visitors (any special skill you would like to share???) • PTO • Art Masterpiece

20. Miscellaneous Classroom Websites: http://www.cusd80.com/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=2920&ChannelID=2963&DirectoryType=6 Navarrete Website:http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/2920 Tax Credit Donations: https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca/ Lunch Accounts: https://www.mylunchmoney.com/ Accelerated Reader Book Lists (AR): www.arbookfind.com E-Alerts:Stay in the loop and be alerted to important classroom and school updates:  http://insight.dev.schoolwires.com/HelpAssets/C2Assets/C2Guides/C2EAlertsParents.pdf Infinite Campus: Resource for STUDENTS and parents to keep up on assignments and grades from their computers and mobile devices.  http://www.cusd80.com//site/Default.aspx?PageID=38658

21. Questions??? If we run short on time and do not get to your question, please communicate your questions on the paper provided or email your child’s teacher(s).