Welcome to 6 th Grade!

Welcome to 6th Grade!

Principal

• Ed Smith-18 Years in Education

- 4th year at the Intermediate Center

-Comes to Spring-Ford from the Daniel Boone School District

Assistant PrincipalMrs. Kathie Koch

• 5th Year at Spring-Ford

• Former Principal of Spring-City Elementary

Guidance Counselor

• Alisa Fleicher– Undergraduate degree

in Psychology from Franklin and Marshall College

– Masters Degree in Elementary School Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania

– Supports the 6th grade Settlers team

Spring-Ford Intermediate School

5th Grade 6th Grade

Settlers

TrailblazersColonists

Explorers

Patriots Pioneers

Each grade is broken down into three teams.

SettlersMr. Hill (Math & Science)

Mrs. Mozi (Language Arts & Social Studies)

Mrs. Sandberg (Math & Science)

Mrs. Brownback (Language Arts & Social Studies)

Mrs. Webb (Math & Science)

Ms. Good (Language Arts & Social Studies)

Mr. Marcellus (Math & Science)

Ms. Rees (Language Arts & Social Studies)

Mrs. Clark (Learning Support)

Mrs. DiFrancesco

Settler Schedule• 6 day cycle• 80 minutes of Language Arts and Math

instruction each day.• 40 minutes of Social Studies and Science • Recess is 15 minutes. Lunch is 30 minutes. • Special• Flex/Target Time

Everyday Mathematics

• Ten Units broken into multiple lessons • “Lesson 1.7”

– 1-denotes Unit– 7-denotes lesson

• Topics: Interpretation of Data, Operations with Numbers & Decimals, Variables, Formulas & Graphs, Number Uses & Operations, Geometry, Algebra Concepts, Probability & Discrete Math, Rates & Ratios, Geometry Topics

Everyday Mathematics• Components:

– Math Binder– Math Journal (workbook)– Student Reference Book

(SRB– Supplies– Family Letters (packet sent

home TONIGHT with all units)

Math Binder• Used for Note-Taking• Practice Problems • Vocabulary and Definitions• Math Packet (includes study links)• Traditional Multiplication/Division

Practice• Independent Activities/Enrichment

Student Reference Book

• Information about the various topics

• Conversions

• Rules

• Definitions

Assessments• Basic Math Facts (1x per quarter)• Lesson Quizzes• Vocabulary • Projects• Unit Tests

– End of Unit with Open-Ended Questions

– Study Guides– Use Quizzes given as review

**All Unit Tests and quizzes will be sent home for parent signature

Science: Houghton Mifflin

• Components: Textbook & 3 Ring Binder

• Online Text available – contact Mrs. Sandberg for details.

6th Grade Science

• Sections: Scientific Method, Unifying Themes, Life Science, Earth Science & Physical Science

• Quiz after each section

• Test at end of each unit

• Study guides provided

HomeworkMajor Subjects

• Review and reinforcement of skills• Homework FYI:

~ points for completion, neatness, & effort~ typically worth 2pts~ ½ credit for late homework

Homework Policy (per month)

• One missed homework assignment = recess detention

• Three missed homework assignments = after school detention (held Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:40 p.m.)

Intramurals

• Football

• Field hockey

• Basketball

• Softball

• Track/Field

• Fitness Club

Go to our district website www.spring-ford.net

Select 5th/6th Intermediate School

Select Staff Directory

Click on My Web next to Andrea Sandberg

Mrs. Sandberg’s Website

Communication• Keep in touch.

sbrow@spring-ford.net

asand@spring-ford.net

www.Spring-Ford.net

610-705-6003

Mrs. Brownback ext 3668

Mrs. Sandberg ext 3491

Thank You Parents!

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to an exciting and challenging academic year.

Mrs. Brownback and Mrs. Sandberg