Transcript Welcome to Plainedge Middle School

Welcome to
Plainedge Middle
School
Back to School Night
Mrs. Sosman
Our Schedule
Homeroom – notices, library, restroom
ELA and Social Studies
Two Period Block – About 90 minutes
Supplies:
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ONE Binder
ELA section and Social Studies section
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homework folder recommended
Independent Reading Book
Agenda
 All assignments should be recorded daily.
 Let me know if you are not getting the info you need
Textbooks –kept in locker- bring only when requested
One marble notebook – to be left in classroom
Social Studies Curriculum:
Study 1
Culture and the development of civilizations- Ancient Egypt.
Study 2
The classical worlds of Greece and Rome- The theme of this
study is politics and government.
Study 3
Middle Ages- Feudal systems- The theme of this study is
economics and religion.
Study 4
The Renaissance, the Reformation, Exploration and the
Scientific Revolution- The theme of this study is
communication through words, sciences and the arts.
Social Studies Resources
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Primary Sources
Various Textbooks
Picture Books
Documents
Web Sites
You Tube
Videos
English Language Arts (ELA)
New Common Core Curriculum:
Close Read of :
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Non-fiction
Fiction
Short Stories
Poetry
Novels- independent, small group, large group, read aloud
Balanced Literacy
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Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
6TH GRADE ELA will be April 1, 2, and 3rd
Homework:
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Is listed on the board daily and should be copied into
planner
Either reinforcement of lesson or preview.
Web based assignments on Castle Learning and
ESPARK.
Should review SS notes daily.
ELA- READ!!!! Should be reading novel each night
Always try!
Send a note or e-mail if it becomes a problem.
10% of quarter average
Grading
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Large assessments (tests) are weighted
55%.
Small assessments (quizzes) are weighted
35%.
Homework is weighted 10%.
Extra Help:
I don’t have a set schedule for extra help , its
held on as needed basis
Just ask anytime to set an appointment.
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before school
after school
usually set up extra help before a large assessment and
invite the whole class.
Students should be prepared with questions or specific
areas of concern for extra help.
Success Program
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Opportunity for students to work with
Grade 8 Honor Society students after
school in the LMC
Any subject area
Power School:
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Updated regularly
Comments
Contact Guidance Office for access issues
Assessments don’t need to be signed
Contact me if you don’t use Power School
Attendance:
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Absent from school:
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Ask the homework buddy to collect and bring home
Call Guidance Office for illness that may result in 3 or
more days out of school
Music Lessons
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Students are responsible for the work they miss when at a lesson.
Miscellaneous items:
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Getting to class on time
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Plan out locker use- do not have time between all
classes
Need to be in class ready to go when the bell
rings
Leaving class
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Bathroom - Sign out sheet
IPADS!
Coming Soon!
What you can do to support your child:
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Stay involved- ask questions.
Show interest in his/her work, provide extensions at
home.
Maintain a sense of communication and partnership with
us.
Encourage independence.
Check my website frequently.
Check Power School for grades.
Remember that we all want your child to be successful!
PTA and SEPTA
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Membership drive
Please support their Fundraisers!
Parent Teacher Conferences:
November 12, 2013 afternoon
November 18, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
More information will be sent out by the
front office.
Communication: The key to a great year!
E-mail me!
[email protected]
Visit my website:
www.sosmanssource.weebly.com
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I will be sending a “Welcome” email. Please
be on the look out for that.
TOGETHER ……
WE CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!!