Your teachers are:Your teachers are:

* Mrs. Barshinger– language arts

* Mrs. Flay- language arts

* Mr. Minich- math/science

* Mrs. Winemiller- math/geography

* Mrs. Young– learning support

* Mrs. Andrews

66thth Grade Survival Kit Grade Survival Kit

Zippered binder (with large rings) 1 set of 5 dividers/tabs 1 pencil pouch 1 pack of pencils 1 pack of lined notebook paper 1 chapter book for independent reading 1 magnet (for locker use) 1 dry erase marker 1 highlighter

A Day in the Life of a 6A Day in the Life of a 6thth Grader! Grader!

8:15-8:40= homeroom\

8:40-12:25= morning classes, special

12:25-1:05= LUNCH and RECESS

1:05-2:35= afternoon classes2:35-3:20= IE3:20-3:35 = dismissal

Specials Include…Specials Include… Physical Education = 3 classes per cycle

Art = 1 class per cycle

Music = 1 class per cycle

Health/Guidance (1 MP) = 1 class per cycle

Computer/Library = 1 class per cycle, per semester

Lockers and OrganizationLockers and Organization

Your child will be given 33 locker breaks a day! One - right away in the morning…need to get everything

for morning classes

Two – right before recess…need to get everything for afternoon classes

Three – at the end of the day…get everything to go home

So, Your child needs to be ORGANIZED!!!

Homework and Assignment Books

Your child will have homework at times.

All assignments must be written in an ORGANIZED assignment book!

Daily Assignments will be posted online.

Organization is the key to a successful sixth grade year!

Let’s check out the Team OptimismTeam Optimism Website!

www.dallastown.netGo to Dallastown Intermediate

SchoolGo to Yellow Community

TEAM OPTIMISMHomework

Absences, Tardiness, Absences, Tardiness, Appointments and Educational Appointments and Educational TripsTrips

Have your child check-in with their teachers after returning from an absence or priorprior to a planned absence.

After 3 days, the team will organize homework and have it in the office for pick-up.

English Language Arts English Language Arts Your child will receive one grade one grade for

Language Arts.

We will be working as a team. Please email all of us if you have a language arts question.

Reading- Mrs. Barshinger

Reading Workshop will include… Interactive read aloud Shared reading Independent reading

Reading Units Fiction and nonfiction strategies Features and elements Genres

Writing- Mrs. Flay and Mrs. Young Writing Workshop will include…

Everyday editing Word Work Sacred Writing Time Mini-lessons Workshop

Writing Units Memoir Informative Persuasive

Book Discussion- Mrs. Barshinger, Mrs. Flay and Mrs. Young

Book Themes Overcoming Obstacles Character in a Series Historical Fiction Author Study

Math Book OnlineMath Book Online

Go to Mrs. Winemiller’s webpage for access to log on. http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com

Each student will receive their own unique login and password.

https://www.mheonline.com/apps/ There are even apps available to support

our curriculum!

Content Classes Geography- Mrs. Winemiller

Geography Book Online See Mrs. Winemiller’s webpage for

directions and password.

Science- Mr. Minich Science Book Online

See Mr. Minich’s webpage for instructions.

Parent VolunteersParent Volunteers

If you are willing and able to help us with projects or prep work for classrooms during school hours, please fill out an index card with: Your name Phone number Email Availability