Ms. Soto Ms. Gutierrez Ms. Guzman-Turner Dr. Anderson

Ms. SotoMs. Gutierrez

Ms. Guzman-TurnerDr. Anderson

OverviewDaily ScheduleText booksCurriculumClassroom policiesCommunicationHow you can helpField Trips

Daily ScheduleRotations will begin Aug.

19th

Blocks = 45 minutesMs. Soto = ScienceMs. Gutierrez = Math LabMs. Guzman = MathDr. Anderson= Social

StudiesMr. Taylor =

PE/ComputersHome Room = Lang. ArtsDirect concerns to teacher

responsible for the subjectPlan may change

8:00-8:30 Home Room8:30-9:15 1st Block9:20-10:20 Home Room

or Mr. Taylor10:20-10:35 Recess10:40-11:25 2nd Block or

Mr. Taylor11:30-12:15 3rd Block12:20-12:40 Home

Room12:40-1:20 Lunch1:25-2:10 4th Block2:10 Dismissal

Curriculum: Language Arts

Incorporates reading, writing, spelling, and grammar

Different genres and authors

Writing process and applications

Common Core Standards

Curriculum: Math

New math programCommon Core

StandardsMore focused and more

in depthAlternative methods to

solving math problemsEmphasis on word

problemsPlease see student

textbook

Curriculum: Social Studies

Theme of “Ancient Civilizations”

Stone AgeEgyptAsiaChinaGreeceRome

Curriculum: Science

Focus on GeologyPlate tectonicsEarth’s structureShaping Earth’s

surfaceHeatEnergy in Earth’s

systemEcology

Curriculum: PE and ComputersPEStudents participate

in activities and be tested on physical fitness.

Comfortable attire is required.

ComputersWord processingPower Point Learn to navigate

the Internet (parental permission is required).

Policies: Homework

No late homework is accepted unless absent.

Students have one week to turn in absent work.

EGUSD requires 75 minutes of homework per night for 6th graders (Mon-Thurs).

Policies: AttendanceKey to success in 6th

grade!Tardy students need

to check into the office once gates are closed.

If absent, please send a written note, call the office (689-2854), or email the office (fiteattend@egusd.net)

Policies: Grades

Grades are composed of the following criteria:

70% = essays, reports, projects, and tests

20% = class work10% = homeworkDirect concerns to

teacher responsible for the subject

Policies: DisciplinePlease refer to the

Student-Parent Handbook.

Classroom expectations are discussed and reviewed continuously.

Welcome Letter and Discipline Matrix will be sent home outlining discipline and reward policies (parent and student signatures required).

Please review the policies with your child.

Policies: CommunicationAlways feel free to

contact us via email, phone, or to schedule a conference!

Report card conferences held 1st and 2nd trimester (October and March).

Bi-weekly grade reports.

Direct concerns to teacher responsible for the subject.

School = 689-2854jgutierr@egusd.netaguzmaaa@egusd.n

etjeaander@egusd.net cesoto@egusd.net

How You Can HelpTalk to your child daily

about schoolProvide a quiet time and

place to studyFurnish necessary

supplies for your childKeep teacher informed

of absences, homework, any changes, and any concerns

Make sure your child reads 30 minutes a night

Send your child to school prepared

Chaperone field tripsHelp in the classroom

Field TripsWeek-long field trip or

several major day trips?Parental cost?One week in Mission

Springs about $250 per student and chaperones are about $200

Please complete and return a parental survey.

ChaperoneFundraiser: Butter

Braids in November

Questions