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Welcome to 6th Grade with Ms. Brown: Back to School Night Overview

Join us for an overview of the 6th-grade experience with Ms. Brown at Back to School Night! Discover Ms. Brown’s background, family, and interests while getting familiar with the daily schedule, which includes Math, Language Arts, Science, and more. Learn about essential student supplies, classroom environment, expectations, and management practices. Stay informed through weekly communications, homework policies, and upcoming projects. Together, we'll create a respectful, responsible, and motivating classroom community!

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Welcome to 6th Grade with Ms. Brown: Back to School Night Overview

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  1. Back to School Night Ms. Brown 6th Grade

  2. About Ms. Brown • My family • My background • My hobbies and interests

  3. Daily Schedule • 8:20-8:30 Morning Business • 8:30-9:55 Math • 9:55-10:10 Recess • 10:10-11:15 Language Arts • 11:15-11:55 Lunch • 11:55-12:20 Novel Studies • 12:20-1:00 Writing/Grammar • 1:00-2:30 Science/Social Science/P.E./ Agenda

  4. STUDENT SUPPLIES • #2 pencils! • Three ringed binder with dividers • Hand held pencil sharpener with shaving compartment • A correcting pen • Pencil Pouch (small and not a box) • Non-Spiral Bound Notebook • Crayons/Colored Pencils

  5. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT • Classroom agreements-rules agreed upon • Classroom consequences-student generated • Classroom monetary system-motivate students • Group points-to earn bonus dollars • Preferred Activity Time

  6. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • Come to class prepared and on time • Be respectful to others and self • Take responsibility for own actions and words • Be ready to cooperate in the classroom and playground

  7. CLASS MANAGEMENT • Scholar Dollars • Student Jobs • Bi-weekly paychecks with amount based on level of performance • No Homework = Detention Notice

  8. COMMUNICATION • Weekly bulletin with assignments included in Friday Folder • Paycheck is bi-weekly • E-mail • Make an appointment • Blog –blogs.egusd.net/brownblog/

  9. Common Core National Standards • Third through Sixth grade focus is on English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Science, and Science and Technical Subjects for school year 2012-2013 • School year 2013-2014 focus is Mathematics

  10. Language Arts • Reading passages • Wordly Wise test every two weeks • Comprehension from Science/Social Studies • Reading Log (Tuesday –Monday) • Accelerated Reader: • First & Second trimester Third Trimester • 19-21 A 25-27 A • 17-18 B 22-24 B • 15-16 C 19-21 C • 13-14 D 17-18 D

  11. Mathematics • Nightly Homework -Scale of 5 points: • Completed on time on folded paper (recycled) • All work is shown • Corrections are made • Review problems are worked out • Correct heading • Friday quiz • Chapter Test

  12. Social Studies • Cornell Notes • Worksheets • Vocabulary Builder • Chapter Test

  13. Science • Cornell Notes/ Two Column • Interactive Reader Study Guide • Worksheets • In class Labs • Chapter Test

  14. Spelling • Pretest with 5X each • Word Knowledge • Worksheets • Spelling Sentences • Spelling Grid • Spelling Test every two weeks

  15. Writing • Summary • Linking Essays • Samples: Expository/Persuasive • Poetry Portfolio • Grammar

  16. Grading Policy • We will use electronic report card based on district guidelines • Projects and tests 50% of grade • Quizzes 30% of grade • Homework and class work 20% of grade • Math class work will be on a scale of 1 to 5 • Spelling 50% homework and 50% test

  17. HOMEWORK • District’s allocated time is 1 hour and 15 minutes daily • Students will be assigned homework Monday-Thursday with occasional weekend assignments • All assignments will be in agenda • If absent, students have one day to complete assignments

  18. Projects • First Trimester Science Faire • Second Trimester Poetry Portfolio and Persuasive Writing Sample • Third Trimester Country Report and Musical Instrument Project

  19. Sly Park • October 14-18th 2013 • Cost $255.00 per student • Final Payment Due September 7th • Chaperones have been picked contact Mr. Harding

  20. CLASSROOM HELPERS • Art Docent • Field Trip Chaperones • Correcting Papers (home) • Classroom Helper copies

  21. Emails and Web sites • Ms. Brown- shlbrown@egusd.net • Blog- www.blogs.egusd.net/brownblog/ • Elk Grove Unified School Home Page= www.egusd.k12.ca.us • National Common Core Standards • http://commoncore.tcoe.org/Home/Home • www.firstinmath.com • Social Studies/Science-my.hrw.com • Handout with Math resources

  22. Back to School Night Ms. Brown

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