Welcome to Earl Stanley Gardner Middle

School

Mrs. LioneSixth Grade

Math and Science

Adjustment to 6th Grade Big transition

Multiple teachers No desk storage Moving quickly from class to class

Organization is KEY to success! NO loose papers in backpacks, please use folders Check planner and teacher websites

Develop study skills Review notes from class DAILY!! Utilize resources: websites such as Quizlet, Class website

Responsibility Students must take personal responsibility Accountability for work completion Come prepared for class with necessary materials

What Parents Can Do To HELP… Set clear academic and behavior expectations. Set up a set HOMEWORK time each day of at least 1 hour. (Total)

Check student’s PLANNER If there is nothing due, then have your student

Study/review Journals/Notebooks Read/review textbook pages Do practice problems from back of text (Math) Online Resources

Classroom website Quizlet, textbook sites, Khan Academy, Thinkfinity

Verify that homework is neat, complete, and put away in a binder/folder.

Check grades on PINNACLE. Sign up for TEXTED/EMAILED reminders. Encourage independence. Encourage backpack organization/clean out WEEKLY (Student task) Keep all returned papers in a file box. DON’T THROW ANYTHING AWAY! (Unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure.)

Communication

Email is the quickest and easiest way to reach me.

Encourage your student to email me with questions.

Utilize the Class Website:Assignments, copies of important documents, and other helpful

information

Sign up for Remind 101Text/email reminders

Mrs. Lione’s Website

Thank you for your time and commitment to your child’s education!

Working together as a TEAM we can achieve great things!

It is going to be a GREAT year!!

Thank you!