Back to School Night

SBS Grades 6,7,8 - August 30, 2018, 6:15 p.m.

Welcome Parents!

Grades 6,7,8 - Back to School Night

AGENDA

Opening PrayerMessage from PrincipalIntroductionsReligion & ELA 8th gradeAccelerated ReaderCommunicationExpectations & UniformHigh School Shadow Info

Big Ideas MathSpanish6th grade ELA7th grade ELAScience Extended Study TripsClosing Prayer

Science ~ Mrs. Barry 7th/8th SS /7th Rel. ~ Mrs. Jakubowski Grade level Math ~ Mrs. Moore 8th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Ciccoianni 7th ELA/6th Social Studies~ Mrs. Miller 6th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Frlekin

IntroductionsAdv. Math ~ Mrs. Kustura Spanish ~ Mrs. Bruno

*Teachers available at tables after meeting

Religion 8● Relationship with Christ

○ Participate in the Sacrament of Mass and pray as a family

○ Dinner time discussions● Service Project and Service Hours

○ Plan and Implement their own project○ Solo or Group

Language Arts

Accelerated Reader

● Every student should work towards completing the AR goals.

● Reading = Strong Writing○ What is read is produced on paper

● Students should be reading each day● Small percentage of ELA Grade

Edmodo

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COMMUNICATION- Sycamore is #1 method of communication - - -

Homework posted daily- Email all teachers involved- Conferencing with teachers/dismissal- Written note needed after absence - New Tardy Policy- Cell Phones and Smart Watches- Service & L.I.F.T.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

- Charged 1:1 devices required in every class every day

- Must have their own supplies - (pens, pencils paper, etc.)

- Students utilize an agenda (actual or digital) to record assignments in each class

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

- Track conduct in Sycamore- “Gotcha” & Class Points- ZAP: Zeros Aren’t Permitted

Uniform

Belts: required for boys EVERY DAYSkirt/skort: lengths (must touch the top of the knee from a standing position)Shoes: Black, white, or gray only. No slip-ons or high topsOther: Socks (4” above top of shoe), no make-up, clear nail polish onlyMass Day Dress: Mass, Rosaries & Stations of the CrossNon-uniform days: Modest and appropriate dress at all times

8th Grade HS Shadow Policy

● 8th Grade Privilege ● Go to website for Permission Form● Give to Homeroom Teacher (Mrs.

Ciccoianni / Mrs. Moore) 1 week in advance for an excused absence

● Allowed 3 Shadow Days at 3 separate high schools

Big Ideas Math Program

Parent info night: Sept 12th; 7-8 pm Duffy● Grade level and advanced (6-8)

○ Placement determined using a variety of data● Assignments are done online

○ Students must still show their work Instant feedback on answers

● No need to purchase a book

SPANISH

● Auténtico Spanish Program: https://www.pearsonschool.com

● Twice a week for 50 minutes.● Immerses students in authentic Spanish language

and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning.

● Assignments submitted online● Spanish is a letter grade and averaged in GPA

6th Grade Literature

Autobiography- Writing done in class. - Editing/finishing will be done at home- Publishing final copy done at home (e.g. Shutterfly)- Artwork done at home

Novel Studies- Students will be notified in class

7th Grade Literature

● Mythology ○ textbooks provided○ opportunity to take national exam

● Novel Studies

- Clever.com- Log in with Google- Automatically logs them into Sycamore & Amplify

(science curriculum)

- Amplify Science: - On-line, no textbooks

Are we having a SCIENCE FAIR this year???

- All STUDENTS research a project- Broken down into several small assignments- Assignments start in class - Some need to be finished or edited at home.- Present in class- Top students move on to complete project

SCIENCE FAIR

6th Grade Science Camp

Parent Meeting: Thurs. Sept. 6th from 7-8pm in Duffy- Camp Location: Running Springs, CA- Dates: Monday Nov. 12th - Friday Nov. 16th- Registration forms handed out in class- Registration Forms AND $100 deposit due Sept 21st- Remaining Balance due Tuesday, Oct 16th

7th Grade Science CampJPL and CHANNEL ISLANDS

JPL: Sept 25, leave school 7:15 AM○ Permission slips sent home next week○ Parent Chaperones sign up tonightChannel Islands: October 9-11, 2018➔ Registration and full payment due Tomorrow!○ Packing & daily dress will be on the website○ Curriculum questions to Mrs. Barry○ Logistical questions to Mrs. Kustura

WASHINGTON DC

● Trip is April 10-19. Information is on the website and continually updated.

● Those not attending are expected to do virtual learning at school

● Look for jacket orders in October● Payment questions go directly to LEAD. All

other questions please direct to Mrs. Kustura or Mrs. Jakubowski

Closing Prayer

Teachers available at the tables in the back of the hall for 15 minutes