Transcript Back to School Night 2014-2015

Back to School Night
2014-2015
Mrs. Carpenter’s 6th Grade Class
(Composition and Literature)
Welcome!
• As you enter, please find the paper with your
student’s name on it. They are on the desk
nearest to the door and are in alphabetical order
by last name.
• Please note: To honor everyone’s time tonight, I
will not be addressing Outdoor Ed. If you have
questions regarding Outdoor Ed, I would be more
than happy to respond to your inquiry via email.
Agenda
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Course Syllabus and expectations
Curriculum
Major projects
How to access homework
Communication
Course Syllabus and Expectations
• Supplies and Preparedness
– Some kids are still missing supplies
– We really do use everything on the list
• Professionalism Points/Classroom Management
– Note cards for lost points
– Class Dojo (replacing Remind 101)
• Attendance and Late Work
• Parent Portal
– Key
– Notes and Comments
Curriculum
• Overview
• Major projects
– Quarterly Word Work
– At home writing projects
• Independent Reading
– iBooks
• Content and reading level appropriate
• Parent Permission
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At least 20 minutes a night
Weekly reading assignments are coming
Permission slips
Book Club
Battle of the Books
Communication
• Classroom Website
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Homework
Links
Etc.
For Parents and Students
• “Talk to me!”
– Email is best
– Or write it on a Starbucks cup! 
• Communication from me
– Read emails
• I promise to keep them as brief as possible!
• For more details, consult my website
– Class Dojo! Text messaging service for you and your student
Organization Extravaganza
• Happy to help during Advisory.
• Locker shelves are helpful.
• Encourage some to consider a zipper binder
for all classes.