Back To School Night Ashley Falls Sixth Grade

• • • • • • • • • • • • • Welcome & Introductions Common Core Standards Introductions Language Arts Math Social Studies 21 st Century Learning Rotations Dress Code Homework & Communication Chromebooks ESC Camp The Transition to Middle School

California Common Core State Standards

• • • Implementing the new CCSS for the 2013-2014 school year What that might look like in your child ’s class:

LANGUAGE ARTS

Analyzing non-fiction test Write viable arguments using resources to support the argument

MATH

Problem Solving Abstract thinking Use different strategies to try and solve problems Report Cards Will reflect the new CCSS Informational nights on 9/10, 10/10 and 10/26

Language Arts

• Fiction Text - Novel Studies    MAROO OF THE WINTER CAVES THE PHAROAH ’S SECRET THE CAY • Non-Fiction Text  Time for Kids • Wordly Wise   Each lesson takes 2 weeks Spelling test on words 1 st week Fri.

 (no spelling book) Test on vocabulary 2 nd week Thurs.

Writing

• Lessons will focus on specific writing styles and strategies. • •

NARRATIVE, ARGUMENT, EXPOSITORY

Choice of topic within a particular genre of writing. Students will type all of their pieces

Mathematics

• • • • 6 th grade Common Core math standards will drive our instruction to ensure deep mathematical understanding - setting the stage for long term success Instruction will not be sequential throughout the textbook (Glencoe) and other resources will be used to differentiate so that individual needs are met. Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) will be incorporated into instruction to support analytical math reasoning skills Students will be placed in flexible groups based on needs and learning styles for each standard group. This will be determined by assessments and observation.

Social Studies

• • • • • • • • ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Early Man Hunters & Gatherers Mesopotamia Egypt India China Greece Rome

Skills for the 21

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Century Learner Science/Public Speaking/Geography

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Science Taught by Mrs. Sheffield

Energy & Material Resources, Heat Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics -

Public Speaking T aught by Mrs. Williams

Debates, how to presentations, poem recitation -

Geography Taught by Mrs. Davis

Amazing Race simulation – students will travel the world.

Students will have these rotations one at a time Homework will vary accordingly

Dress Code

•No knit caps – hats for sun protection only •No twins, triplets…dress alike – to prevent exclusion •Sunglasses are only to be worn if prescription or with a doctor ’ s note •Shoes must have a strap – should be closed toe on PE days •Undergarments may not be visible •Shorts, Skirts, Dresses should be an appropriate length – shirts should not be longer than shorts •If a student is dressed inappropriately they will need to call home or use the loaner clothes that are in the office.

Homework & Communication

Homework Policy • • • • Expectations: About 60 minutes per/night     Wordly Wise Math Typing practice At least 20 min. nightly independent reading Quality work Send work & other items to office Sign Ins – For missing homework • • • • Communication Self Reflections – Signed Weekly Wednesday Folders Pick Up at Benches or at bottom of the stairs • • • • Sign in & out at office Wear Badges 6th grade Website Teacher Email – this is the best way to get ahold of us Melissa Davis – [email protected]

Adrienne Sheffield – [email protected]

Caitlin Williams – [email protected]

Parent/Teacher & Student

Chrome Books

What kinds of things will students be doing on the computers?

1. Focus on writing 2. Using Goggle Apps to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets with a secure login.

3. Students can access the items from any computer at home and at school • We recommend downloading Google Chrome at home 4. District adopted curriculum have online resources for student use.

5. Keyboarding

ESC

ART w/ Mrs. Doyle

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Wednesday – All Classes

LIBRARY

• Tuesday - Mrs. Davis • Wednesday - Sheffield & Williams

Fridays

• • • • PE – Mrs. McBride Technology – Mr. Cunha Science Lab – Mr. Miller Music - TBD

6

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Grade Camp March 3

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– 7th Camp Marston Mark your calendar!!!

6

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Grade – the transition to Middle School

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It is our goal to foster these skills in order to help your child be successful in 6 th grade and as they move forward with their schooling.

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Independence

 writing down homework, bringing necessary items to and from school

Accountability with behavior and homework

 Classroom accountability sign in sheet for homework and behavior, green weekly communication form

Time management

 Planning ahead (projects & homework), studying in advance,

Organizational skills

 Utilizing homework calendar & website for information, filing papers In binder appropriately

Next Steps …

• • • Sign Ups: Conferences Volunteer Sign ups September 4 th @ 8:00 in the MUR Room Parent - tell your child ’s teacher if interested • • • Don ’ t Miss: Class Wish List Student Desk – Warm Fuzzy CCSS Parent Handbook – One per family