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Welcome to Sixth Grade

Mrs. Freeman, Miss Scism, Mrs. Silver, Mrs. W.G. 2015 – 2016 School Year

Introduction and Communication

Mrs. Freeman

Sixth Grade Website: https://sixthgradebc.pbworks.com

Reading ~ Mrs. Freeman: daniellefreeman@ncolonie.org x4482

Math ~ Miss Scism: jscism@ncolonie.org x4464

Science and Soc. Studies ~ Mrs. Silver: kellysilver@ncolonie.org x4469

Our preferred method of communication is email.

Student Teachers:

Victoria Vanzo- 6F, Sarah Eannace - 6S, Kim Macica- 6sc

Classroom OrganizationMrs. Freeman

Raffle tickets and our expectations

Extra help can be accessed during the Intervention Block, during Dismissal (Study Hall), and Recess

Planners/Study Skills

Schedules (Sneakers; Instruments, and Lesson Days)

Technology- Chrome books and GAFE

Water bottles and Peanut-Free Snacks

Birthdays (peanut-free snack that students can have during lunch or other activity)

Book Orders (Freeman code: JC73C Scism code: FMPVV Silver: GZP68)

Student ProgressMiss Scism

Progress Reports

Report Cards

CAT tests (9/24, 9/25, 9/28)

NYS ELA Test & NYS Math Test

In-School Conferences, Room Parents, and Sixth Grade Activities (Please Sign Up)

All tests and quizzes need to be signed

Homework PolicyMiss Scism

Monthly homework parties

Missing assignments are to be completed that night and returned to school

New positive approach, not having “detention” Homework contracts on an individual basis

Homework helped offered at recess and dismissal

Science FOSS (Full Option Science System)

KitsMrs. Silver

Hands on group work

Outdoor exploration

Textbook/ebook

Notebook Writing

Movie clips

Units: Soils, Rocks, Landforms and Sun, Moon, Planets

Assessments: Check up quizzes, Tests, and a Final

Social Studies Integrated Social Studies/ELA

CurriculumPutnam/Northern Westchester Boces

Mrs. Silver

Units

Neolithic Revolution

River Valley Civilizations

Classical Civilizations

Middle Ages

Emerging Modern World

Contemporary Issues

ReadingMrs. Freeman

This year in reading we will be working with rigorous texts to build comprehension and skills.

Students will be reading and writing on a daily basis. Your student will be immersed in fiction and non-fiction reading.

We will spend time working independently, in partnerships, and also in small groups.

Reading Logs and GAFEMrs. Freeman

Students are asked to record their daily reading in school and at home. Students will be required to read 4 days during the week and can choose a day to read on the weekend, for a total of 5 days.

Logs will be checked daily. Please sign these nightly.

This is an important part of their reading development. It allows them the opportunity to practice comprehension strategies we learn in class, build stamina, and increase fluency.

GAFE- used in all classes, Google docs, Google classroom. Etc. safe and secure.

If students do not have internet access at home they may use: Band and orchestra time, morning arrival or dismissal time, recess or the IE block.

Reading Report Card InfoMrs. Freeman

Students will receive grades for a number of skills. For students who are meeting grade level expectations you can expect to see 3’s. If students are achieving above grade level they may receive 4’s in some categories.

In the past, a students ELA score has been reflective of their reading grades on the report card.

Please keep in mind although the skills are the same as last year, students are asked to demonstrate these skills with a challenging sixth grade text.

Writing and Vocabulary Mrs. Freeman

This year in writing we will be writing with increasing frequency across subjects

The CCSS maintain that sixth graders need instruction and practice in determining or clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases. More emphasis on vocab as opposed to spelling in isolation

Instruction will take place at the end of the day. Students will be assigned a 6th grade teacher based on the band and orchestra schedule

MathMiss Scism

Centers approach to learning using GoMath series

Homework Labels provided in class located in math notebook Videos to support understanding are located on the sixth

grade website

Assessment (all require a parent signature): Open Book/Open Note Quizzes Unit Tests Each assessment will include an in-class post-review lesson

and a homework post-review activity

Curriculum Additions/Extras Mrs. Silver

Adolescent Growth and Development

Steps to respect with Mrs. Satterlee

Foreign Language last trimester

Bronx Zoo Field Trip

June is Busy!

Jr high visitation

We look forward to working with you this year!

Thank You