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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT. Room 10 Mrs. Gray. GENERAL INFORMATION. ALL ABOUT MRS. GRAY. Born and raised in Irvine, CA Graduated as valedictorian from Westmont College, Santa Barbara 8th year teaching Bar Method instructor. COMMUNICATION. Communication between the home and classroom is key!

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

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  1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Room 10 Mrs. Gray

  2. GENERAL INFORMATION

  3. ALL ABOUT MRS. GRAY • Born and raised in Irvine, CA • Graduated as valedictorian from Westmont College, Santa Barbara • 8th year teaching • Bar Method instructor

  4. COMMUNICATION • Communication between the home and classroom is key! • Monthly updates– posted online (WP website – 6th grade) • OrangeCal – homework posted nightly • Email: katherinegray@iusd.org • Please complete parent information sheet and turn in tonight or tomorrow

  5. EXPECTATIONSTHE BIG R: RESPONSIBILITY • DAILY: Math • WEEKLY: Writing, Social Science, Science, Grammar, Literature, Spelling/Vocabulary • MONTHLY: Special Projects Civilization Research • EVERY TRIMESTER: Novel Studies

  6. CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION • Schedules (see handout) • Curriculum Duties • No late work • Absent Work • Blue Moons • Attendance • Conduits • Table Points • Birthdays

  7. A.I.R. • Accountability, Integrity, Respect • School-wide values • Kick-off day • Drawings every month

  8. 6th Grade Mottos Personal Best Make an Effort, not an Excuse Home Court

  9. CURRICULUM

  10. LITERATURE • Novel Studies • Houghton Mifflin Series – RTI • Weekly quizzes and classwork packets • Flexible Groups • Novel Study Projects • Trimester Genres • Projects Completed IN Class • Read book at home before due date

  11. GRAMMAR/SPELLING • Spelling pre-test: Monday • Spelling test: Friday • Vocabulary packets (during novel studies) • Weekly grammar skill lessons; periodic grammar quizzes

  12. WRITERS WORKSHOP In a literate classroom, students are always writing – letting you know what they know and how they think!

  13. AUTHENTIC WRITING • “WRITING DRIVES THINKING, THINKING DRIVES LEARNING” • Writing Process • Author’s chair • Publishing anthology • Multiple genres of writing

  14. MATHEMATICS • BALANCED CURRICULUM • Math Standards • Holt Text • Problems of the Week • Investigations/Problem Solving • PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY • Problem Solving Strategies (Brain Books), Accuracy • POP QUIZZES • CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS

  15. MATH TEXTBOOK HOLT • Goal: Help each student achieve proficiency in the 6th Grade California Math Standards and be ready for Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade. • Strong in differentiated instruction

  16. ONLINE SUPPORT http://my.hrw.com 6th Grade Students (Both User Name and Password are case sensitive): User Name: mathgrade6 Password: mathgrade6

  17. ONLINE SUPPPORT CONT. • For each chapter: • Textbook Pages (identical to hard cover text) • Videos and Activities (By lesson and example) • Interactive Tutorials (For most lessons) • Chapter Resources: • Interactive Practice Test • Extra Practice • Know-It Notebook • Intervention and Enrichment • Lesson Resources (By Lesson) • Homework Help On-Line

  18. SCIENCE • Vicky Anthony • Hands on Experiments • Participation • Required Science Fair Project • Classroom science instruction incorporating the science textbook and related projects – lesson outlines/study guides • IOLA testing

  19. OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL • Pali Institute in Lake Arrowhead • November 20-22 • Parent Information Night • Tuesday, August 20th?

  20. SOCIAL SCIENCE • Ancient Civilizations • Research Projects – Big Book • Simulations • Multimedia Presentations • Daily Geography

  21. MUSIC – ARTLIBRARY – P.E.COMPUTER LAB • Music: 80 minutes per week; district vocal or instrumental • Art: 6 one-hour sessions throughout the year Specialist: Ms. Kayiran • Library: 30 minutes per week • P.E.: 80 minutes per week • Computer Lab: two 40 minute sessions for research or IOLA testing

  22. TECHNOLOGY • BYOD policy • Permission slip • “Device Days” – type writing pieces; research for ancient civilizations etc.

  23. OTHER INFORMATION

  24. HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD • Encourage organization and responsibility • Avoid rescuing/helping too much • Use questions when helping with work • Value learning • Model thinking • Monitor home reading • High expectations

  25. TEXTBOOK REMINDER • Every textbook and consumable has a barcode • Each textbook/consumable has been scanned and checked out to your child through the IUSD inventory system • They have written their name in sharpie in each book – double check  • All textbooks issued to your child need to be returned in June

  26. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! • If you can help, please fill out the form in your packet and return tonight or tomorrow! • Clerical Helpers: Copies, Stapling, grading etc. • Conduits • Scholastic book orders • Parent volunteer guidelines – I will send these home if you choose to volunteer

  27. CLASS WISH LIST • Copy paper • Kleenex • Disinfecting wipes • Lined Paper • Graph paper • Ziploc bags (gallon size) • Glue sticks

  28. DON’T FORGET • D.A.R.E – Officer D’Alena. D.A.R.E is Tues/Thurs for first quarter only • Outdoor Science School Parent Information Night – TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st at 6:30 pm in the MPR • Please sign up for a Parent – Teacher Conference (August 13 – 24) • Parent Portal https://My.IUSD.org • Popsicle helpers: Chairman and volunteers • LEAVE A NOTE FOR YOUR CHILD 

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