Back to School Night July 22, 2014

Mrs. Gaspar, Mr. Gil, Mrs. Gregg,

Mrs. Logan, Mr. Munoz, and Mrs. Reiff

Mr. Rick Hanks, Principal Mrs. Gina Mazeau, Associate Principal

Teacher/FamilyCommunication

FOLLOW the blogs:

www.hedenkamp.wordpress.com

www.hedenkamp6thgrade.wordpress.com

Twitter (#huskiesfirst)

Peach Jar

Phone calls/emails

Planners

Conferences (First Quarter: Sept 11th – 19th)

Access student scores on Engrade/Thinkwave

HOMEWORK

Homework is for practice and to promote student responsibility Major projects in each subject will be graded Ongoing: Successmaker, Accelerated Reader (30 mins. each night/take tests), & Guided Reading assignmentsExpect nightly assignments in math; L.A., S.S, & Science varyHW Passes can only be used to postpone signatures (1 day) and to excuse nightly assignmentsHW expectations will be on the blog nightly

Writing homework down in a planner each day is expected of each student! $4 donation appreciated

SCORINGWork quality is CRUCIAL!

Effort counts!

4 = Advanced (96-100%)3 = Proficient (80-95.9%)2 = Approaching Proficient (65-79.9%)1 = Not Proficient (64.9% and below)

HomeworkProjects & Assessments

10 = complete

5 = partially complete

M = missing

E = excused

Writing Text TypesNarrativeInformative/

ExplanatoryArgument

ReadingWord Analysis & FluencyComprehension &

Response to Literature

Word Study VocabularyFigurative language

Areas of Focus•Ratios & Proportional relationships•The Number System•Expressions & Equations•Geometry•Statistics & Probability

*JUSTIFICATION of process is CRUCIAL in Common Core!

Science & Social Studies

ScienceScientific Method Plate Tectonics Landforms/Earth’s Surface Heat Technology

CAMP MARSTONEnergy in the EarthEcologyNatural Resources

Ancient Civilizations

• Early Humans• Mesopotamia• Egypt• Hebrews• China• India• Greece• Rome

Becoming proficient with technology is key for success

in middle school and beyond. It all starts here…

• Writing assignments are expected to be typed• Personal Laptop Usage at school• Blog/Wikispaces/A.R./Engrade/

Successmaker/Free Web 2.0 tools• Laptop Cart & iPad Minis

Mrs Reiff: Language Arts (Reading & Writing/Social Studies)

Mrs. Gaspar: Math and Science

Mr. Gil: Language Arts (Reading & Writing/Social Studies)

Mr. Munoz: (Math/Spanish & L.A. through Science)

Mrs. Gregg: Language Arts (Reading & Writing/Social Studies)

Mrs. Logan: Math and Science

Strikes are earned when poor choices are made. (Disrespect, put-downs, foul language,

repetitive dress code violations, etc.)3 strikes = loss of 6th Grade Activity1 strike = loss of a 6th Grade Activity (after Spring Break)Any adult on campus can issue strikes

**Harassment/bullying of any kind and/or physical aggression are considered major infractions and will receive a strike and immediate referral to the administration for further consequence(s)

When: February 9 – 12, 2015

(Monday – Thursday)

Where: Camp Marston

Cost: $260 (camp and transportation)

Cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks ONLY. No personal checks will be accepted.

Check the blog for payment schedule.

**Any money fundraised this year will go towards end-of-the-year activities, NOT camp.**

Why: To provide fun, free end-of-the-year activities for our kids

When: Throughout the year

How: Kona Ice (Aug.), Robeks (Sep/Apr.), McTeacher’s Night (May.), Husky Howl booth (Oct.), Candy Cane Grams (Dec.) and anything else you would like to pioneer!

*See one of us after the presentation to volunteer!*

• No parking in Taber Drive LOOP…it is a pick up/drop off zone ONLY…move forward!

• ALL 6th grade students are to line up at the end of the 700 building on the blacktop EVERY MORNING!

• 6th Grade Packet DUE Fri. 7/25• School Packet DUE ASAP• Please join PTA…they support our classrooms and

school!

Let’s work together to ensure the success of your 6th grade child this year!

Questions? Comments? Please remember to volunteer for our

fundraisers! See a teacher on stage!