Back to School Night

No Payne! No Gain!

Ms. Payne

September 8, 2014

OBJECTIVES…..

 To encourage critical thinking skills  To encourage character development  To scaffold skills required for Middle School  Taking responsibility  Using prior knowledge  Working in groups  Using problem solving skills

MATH

Units covered

 Multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals  Integers  Ratio Proportion Percent and Probability  Algebra expressions and equations  Algebra; Pattern, Functions and the Coordinate Plane  Ratio, Proportions , and percents

MATH IS TAUGHT  With movement activities (TPR)  With tactile opportunities  Working with groups and partners  With games  With intervention and enrichment  With Math Reviews  With technology

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR MATH…  Binder (2’’) for math and science  Classwork  Homework  Math Review  Assessments  Lined paper and graph paper  At home it is helpful to have math tools (calculators, compass, protractor) for homework

NOTICE PATTERNS

MATH GRADE

Point System

 Homework: 20/22 points  Tests: 72/80 points  Class participation: 10/10  Class work/notebook: 15/15  Total:117/127  92% A-

SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE/EARTH SCIENCE  Water Planet/Water and Atmosphere  Earth’s Surface  Earth’s Structure

SCIENCE IS TAUGHT  With some experiments  Discussions  Video clips  Interactive labs online

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SCIENCE  Binder (Math and Science)  Lined paper  Notebook  Dividers for Notebook

GRADES FOR SCIENCE Point System (example)  Homework  Tests  Class participation  Classwork /notebook  Total 10/10 73/80 10/10 15/15 108/115 = 93% A

LANGUAGE ARTS (SPELLING, WRITING, AND GRAMMAR) Spelling Weekly list includes review and challenge words Weekly test and games on Vocabulary and Spelling City Creative writing assignment each week Workbook assignments due each Friday

WEEKLY SPELLING ASSIGNMENT  For the First Trimester students must use at least 10 words (underlined) in one of the following….

 Poem  Skit  Short Story  Commercial

LANGUAGE ARTS Writing  Poetry  Personal Narratives  Persuasive Essays  Explicative Essays  Research Report  Informative Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS Grammar Complex and Compound Sentences Singular, Plural and Possessive Nouns Direct Objects, Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Elaborating Sentences, Adverbs, and Adjectives Articles and Demonstratives Prepositional Phrases

GRADES FOR LANGUAGE ARTS  Spelling: Classwork/Binders , homework , and Tests  Writing: Classwork/Binders , homework, and Essays  Grammar: Classwork/Binders , homework, and Tests  Students will receive one grade for language arts

HOMEWORK  Should be completed and turned in on time  Listed on website, also in ipad homework app  Counted as points for completion  Corrected in class (challenging problems are discussed)

MAKE UP TESTS  Students who score a C or lower are allowed to retake a test.  The retake will be given before or after school 3-4 days after the test

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS  Birthdays will be celebrated during recess of the last Friday of the month.  Families are encouraged to work together to celebrate birthdays with healthy treats.

 Sugary treats should be in small serving sizes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCESS      Submit all forms together (complete the top) to the office before the December Break Submit an addressed (Crestview and Middle School) stamped envelope for both teachers I will complete all recommendations for math and Mrs. Jones will complete all recommendations for English Please take a look at the general recommendation form Email both teachers for Shadow Days or any time your child will leave school early or not attend

FIELD TRIPS Catalina: September 10-12, 2014 Getty Villa: April 21, 2015 Disney Land: May 29, 2015

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION Office Hours Please make an appointment to meet with me.

The best way to contact me is by email: [email protected]