Welcome, Team USA Families!

1. Welcome, Team USA Families! Open House Night Grade 6, Skyview Upper Elementary

2. -Team USA- • Sean McCracken- Science/Geography • Cynthia Kim- English/Geography • Jodi Matriccino- Math/Geography • Tracy Sparango- Reading/Geography

3. About the Science Teacher: Mr. Sean McCracken • Graduate of Methacton School District • Graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology • Master’s in Teacher Leadership • 9th year teaching 6th Grade Science • 8th Grade Basketball Coach at Arcola

4. Jackpot!!! ←←← 11-month-old Rottweiler! We love to run!! Indianapolis Marathon to come this year!! Got married this summer! My wife is a high school history teacher at PW!

5. Subject Curriculum • Scientific Method • Metric Measurement • Chemical Building Blocks • Astronomy • Environment and Ecology • 6th Grade Science Night

6. Grading Grades are calculated using total points. Students will receive points for the following items: Homework/Responsibility (100 points), Tests, Quizzes, Classwork, Labs, and Projects. Refer to my website for handouts, homework, and notifications. Students may complete current events for extra credit (refer to class syllabus).

7. Geography Curriculum • Introduction to Geography • Africa – Map Skills, History, Physical Features, People

8. Contact Information Email: smccracken@methacton.org Telephone: 610-489-5000 Ext. 36701

9. About the EnglishTeacher: Mrs. Cynthia Kim Education and Experience • Temple University graduate • School District of Philadelphia, School District of Springfield Township, Methacton School District • 16 years teaching experience

10. I understand that your children are precious. I am a parent too! Naomi Age 9 Gr. 4 Noah Age 7 Gr. 2

11. English Curriculum Grammar Study- Holt, Elements of Language Capitalization Punctuation Parts of a Sentence Parts of Speech Prepositions Conjunctions Interjections Direct Objects Subject-Verb Agreement

12. English Curriculum -Writing- • Narrative • Argument • Informative • Poetry All major writing projects are completed at school.

13. Grading System for English Class 35%- Writing Projects 30%- Unit Tests 25%- Quizzes/Classwork 10%- Homework

14. Geography Curriculum South America -Atlantic -Pacific -Caribbean

15. Contact Information Email: ckim@methacton.org Telephone: 610-489-5000 Ext. 36703

16. About the Math Teacher: Mrs. Jodi Matriccino • I graduated from the University of Scranton with a BA in Communication. • Several years ago, I attended West Chester University and obtained my certification in Elementary Education. I am currently pursuing my Masters degree from Gratz College. • Before teaching at Skyview I taught at Worcester Elementary and Arcola. • I am a wife and mother, and understand the challenges of managing school age children.

17. Mia is 8 (3rd grade) and Leo is 3

18. Glencoe Math Series • The Course 1 Math book can be accessed online.  With ConnectED, students have instant access to all of their study materials. Students have a workbook for class, and can also view the same material online. • The online book is interactive and provides an explanation of material, self check problems, and extra practice. • Visit my website and click on the Glencoe Math tab to learn more about the program.

19. Concepts Covered in Grade 6: • -Ratios and Proportional Reasoning • -Fractions, Decimals, and Percents • -Computing with Multi-Digit Numbers • -Multiply and Divide Fractions • -Integers and the Coordinate Plane

20. Concepts Covered in Grade 6: • Expressions • -Equations • -Functions and Inequalities • -Area • -Volume and Surface Area • -Statistical Measures • -Statistical Displays

21. Grading System for Math Math grades are made up of the following percentages: • 20% Classwork • 45% Tests • 10% Homework/Responsibility points • 25% Quizzes

22. Geography Curriculum • Introduction to Geography • North America: • Map Skills • Physical Features • History/Culture • Countries today

23. Contact Information Email: jmatriccino@methacton.org Telephone: 610-489-5000 Ext. 36700

24. Mrs. Sparango’s Homeroom Class2014-2015 School year!

25. About the Reading Teacher: Mrs. Tracy Sparango • Bloomsburg University • Masters in Reading at West Chester • Reading Specialist • Devoted to teaching and students becoming successful, life long readers/learners • Mother and a wife

26. (My Family) My husband Dave and I enjoy the outdoors. We enjoy taking our children Isabella (10) and Mia (8) on hikes and bike rides. We include our two dogs Kelsey (top) and Molly (bottom). Our cat ( Sunny) stays home.

27. Reading through Harcourt as well as literature. • Harcourt Series.. Storytown • Novels throughout the year. Fiction and nonfiction • Skills Vocabulary (journals) • ZPD Scores • Test taking Strategies • IRP independent reading program…starts the 2nd MP

28. Team USA Students

29. Grades Scoring system : All tests will be broken up into 3 parts: Comprehension: 35% of their overall grade Skills:25% Vocabulary 20% Homework / Projects and preparation 20% Total =100%

30. Geography Curriculum Students will be able to access their books on line. They are also able to take home a book as well. My particular area of study is EUROPE. Holt McDougal

31. Contact Information Email: tsparango@methacton.org Telephone: 610-489-5000 Ext. 36705

32. Questions?

33. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year, and thank you for your support!