Welcome to sixth grade!

Inquiring Minds Wanted!!

CommunicationMr Collins

• Email: mcolli@kyrene.org

• Visit my page : Kyrene.org> schools> KTA> classrooms>

>Mr. Collins>homework

• Phone: 480-541-5556

CommunicationMrs. Gilby

• EMAIL: agilby@kyrene.org

• To view my school website:

• KTA homepage > Classrooms >

Mrs. Gilby

• 480-541-5554

CLASSROOM WEBSITES

• https://www.kyrene.org/kta

Additional 6th grade core teachers

• Mr. Smith ksmith@kyrene.org

• 480-541-5560

• Ms. Taylor ktaylor@kyrene.org

• 480-541-5563

Co-teaching at the middle school

• Mrs. Harweger

• mharweger@kyrene.org

• 480-541-5553

Absence Policy

• Students have the number of days absent to make up the work that was missed.

• Students take responsibility to pick up handouts and discuss with teacher what they need to complete and turn in.

• Please avoid non-illness absences whenever possible.

Grading Policy

• 30 % Classwork – activities, walk-in work, participation, notebook, homework.

• 70% Assessments - Tests, quizzes, exit tickets, projects.

There will be no extra credit

Grading policies are such that your student will have plenty of

opportunities to make up for grades they are not happy with.

Homework

• Study/interact with notes

• Prepare for tests

• Reinforcement of standards covered in class (Carnegie workbook)

• Projects are extensions of topics in class, designed to be hands-on or reflective.

KTA Middle School Procedures and Expectations Highlights

-Dress Code ProceduresKTA dress code is printed in the school handbookReminders:

Sweatshirts/sweaters worn indoors must be school colors (red, white, navy blue) and the logo must be smaller than a 3BShorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers must be longer than fingertips at side Leggings may be only worn under shorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers and must be school colorsPants must be free of rips and tearsSocks are to be solid red/white/navy blue/black

-Phone ProceduresCell phones are not allowed during school hoursThey must remain off and in your backpack

-Bathroom ProceduresUse restroom before school and at passing times.Return directly to the classroom.Use facilities with respectOUT OF CLASS PASS

6th Grade SCIENCE Curriculum:

• Science Skills and Inquiry

• Structure of the Earth

• Energy

• Plant Systems

• Cell Structure and Function

• Human Body Systems

6th Grade Principles of Algebra Curriculum Map

1st QuarterNumber SenseRates, Ratios and Percents

2nd QuarterRatios, Rates and PercentsAlgebraic Thinking

3rd QuarterEquations and InequalitiesIntegers/Ratio and Proportional Reasoning-Units of Meas.

4th QuarterGeometry/Area/3D figuresStatistical Thinking

Compacted 6/7Focus-Connecting rates, ratios & percentages in proportional

reasoning.-Dividing fractions and use of rational numbers-Generate, interpret & use expressions, inequalities & equations-Represent & analyze quantitative relationships between

independent & dependent variables.-Developing understanding of statistical thinking-Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area &

volume.-Draw, construct & describe geometrical figures & describe the

relationships between them.-Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population &

draw informal comparative inferences about each population.

6th grade English Language Arts curriculum

• Continuing work on meeting standards through Essential Questions:

• Unit 1: “What are the challenges and triumphs of growing up?”

• Unit 2: “Where can imagination lead?”

• Unit 3: “What drives people to explore?”

• Unit 4: “How can people and animals relate to each other”?

World History

• We focus on…• Early Humans• Mesopotamia• Egypt• India• China• Greece• Rome• Middle Ages• Renaissance• Reformation!!

CORNELL note-taking method introduction

• Successful method for introducing the concept of good note-taking

• Meant to be a flexible method AFTER students demonstrate mastery

• Used in college-prep programs across the country

• MANY good online tutorials available if your student needs support

CORNELL note-taking continued…

• Create format- create Cornell notes format with complete heading

• Organize notes- organize notes on the RIGHT SIDE of the paper• Review and revise- review and revise notes to highlight info• Note key ideas- note key ideas to develop questions for review• Exchange ideas- work with a peer or a group to enhance notes• Link learning- link learning to create a synthesized summary• Learning tool- use notes to review material and make

connections

ParentVUE

• District-wide grade viewing system for parents/students

• Grades will be updated weekly

• This is a district system and the front office will have information regarding how to access the system

• SIGN TO GET ACCESS

SCIENCE CAMP!

Monday, NOVEMBER 5TH

THROUGH Wednesday, NOVEMBER 7TH

Middle-schoolers have the opportunity to participate in a 3 day educational program!

• Aspen Creek Outdoor School(Science Camp)

• The Aspen Creek Outdoor School (ACOS) is a residential outdoor program at Chapel Rock Camp in Prescott, AZ, that works with 5th to 8th grade students from around the state.

• 6th graders will be participating in the Outdoor School.

• 7th graders will be participating in the LEAD program.

Student will be staying in cabins and participating in three days of science/nature-based activities.

http://www.chapelrock.net/aspen/index.htm

Or search Aspen Creek Outdoor School

Please look for an information packet coming home with your student at the end of this week!