Transcript Grade 6: LC 2 Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open

Grade 6: LC 2
Math, Science,
English & Social Studies
Open House
August 21, 2013
Strings Room
5:40 to 6:10 pm
LC Structure and Purpose
Group of 120 Students
6 Core Teachers: Math, Science,
English/Social Studies
Support: EAL, Counselor, and
School Therapist
Collaboration & Communication
between all the core teachers
Meet regularly with Student
Support Team
Fun, Service
LC Communication
Moodle
Learning Community 2
Marisa Medina
English & Social
Studies
Hometowns:
Cordoba, Argentina
& South Africa
Cathy Craig
English &
Social Studies
Home:
Michigan-USA
Jenn Call
English &
Social Studies
Hometown:
El Paso,
Texas-Usa
Richard Miller
Science
Hometown:
Detroit,
Michigan USA
Dave Stutz
Math
Hometown:
Rimini,
Montana USA
Gretchen Curtis
Science/Math
Home:
Maine-USA
Caroline Elsbury
EAL
Hometown:
Isleworth,
London, UK
Kendel Leet
Counselor
Home:
Vermont, USA
Kris Carlson
School
Therapist
Home:
Maryland
USA
English & Social Studies
Workshop and Inquiry
English: Reading/Writing Workshop
Framework
Skillful reading and writing is developed through some essentials
components:
Explicit teaching and Coaching- Mini Lessons- Application
Time / Choice (”Just right” Authentic Texts)
Time to reflect, share, and Confer
In Workshop Model we believe
that the one doing the Reading,
Writing, speaking and sharing, is
also the one doing the Learning!
Important Information
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Homework
•
Materials
Social Studies
4 units
Integrated
Service learning
Science
Science - Expect Feedback in Three Areas
Science - Homework
Math
Information Session
BIG for
questions
Parents
Date - TBA
Grading
Grade-book Snapshot
Important Dates
Advisory Retreat
September 12th and 13th
Student Led Conferences
Thursday, October 10th
Thursday, March 20
Welcome to middle
school @JIS!!!