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Welcome to 6 th Grade!. Principal. Ed Smith -18 Years in Education - 4 th year at the Intermediate Center -Comes to Spring-Ford from the Daniel Boone School District. Assistant Principal. Mrs. Kathie Koch. 5 th Year at Spring-Ford Former Principal of Spring-City Elementary. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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.
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