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to 6th grade!!
Parent Night 2014
Science Topics
 Safety and Lab procedures, Scientific Processes,
Metric System and Measurement
 Weather, Atmosphere, Climate and Fresh Water
Sources
 Rocks and Minerals, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and
Volcanoes
 Planetary Science
Science Topics
 Next Generation Science Standards Adoption
(Science Committee)
 I-Pads (yeah!!)
 students need ear buds for class
 policy letter going home next week
 expectations
Grades
Grade Weighting
We have set high goals as a district and as a building.
We will be reviewing our grade/weight distribution
and homework policies to promote student learning.
This information will be communicated to you in
newsletters, websites, and email blasts as these
policies are developed and initiated.
Research indicates that schools in which homework is
routinely assigned and assessed tend to have higher
achieving students. Homework fosters student
achievement, independence, and responsibility and
serves as a vital link between school and home.
Grades
Assessments – 70% of grade (May include
tests, projects, end of unit quizzes or writing
pieces, etc.)
Class Work – 25% of grade (Includes daily class
work, labs, exit slips, mid-unit quizzes)
Homework – 5% of grade
Assignment Notebook
Students should bring to class everyday!!
Great for parent – teacher communication!!
Supplies
 Prepared students are successful students 
 Supply List is on-line and on my website
 Supplies needed for class are listed on the board
 I do understand sometimes there is an economic
reason…please see me and I will do what I can to help,
I usually have extra supplies and the office
occasionally receives donations.
Report Cards
 Midterms - 6 weeks (Oct. 10, Jan. 30, May 1)
 Trimester – 12 weeks (Dec. 5, Mar. 20, June 1)
 Parent Conferences – Oct. 22, 23, 24
There will be more information coming about our
parent teacher conferences this year, but we're excited to
invite all students and parents to student led conferences
this year on these dates. More to follow from our
administrative team very soon.
Resources
Bernotas Middle School Website
http://www.d47.org/rbm/
ParentVue
https://d47.edupoint.com/login_parent_pxp.aspx
My website – homework/class work , schedule, supplies,
printable pages, etc.
http://home.d47.org/dmaustin/
Twitter
www.Twitter.com/BernotasVikings
Other Important Info
 Homeroom - attendance, notes, announcements, lunch
payment
 Absences – check website, e-mail me
 Band Lessons/Missing Class
 Snacks – sealed bottled water or filled at school, one
serving of healthy snack during Core 3 or 4, must be nut
free due to allergies.
 Team names/College Houses
 Team Policies/Procedures (blue sheets – more to come on
accountability for homework)
How You Can Help
 Check assignment notebooks (nightly if possible)
 Check websites
 Communicate
 Replenish supplies as needed
About Me
 My 14th year teaching 6th grade at Bernotas
 Also teach Earth Science classes part-time at MCC
 My 18 year old son is a freshman at Loyola University,
Chicago in the ROTC program
 My 12 year old daughter is in 7th grade this year, we live in
Woodstock
 Being a parent myself, I understand how hectic the balance
between home and school can be. If there are any special
concerns, contact me any time.
Thank You
Thank you so much for attending Parent Night!!!
Working together we can make this a great and
successful 6th grade year for you and your child. I
am honored to play a part in your child’s academic
and social development as a student and person.
Thank you in advance for your support. Please
feel free to contact me at anytime with any
questions or concerns.
[email protected]
for coming in tonight!!