Back-to-School Night 2009

Mr. MillerSixth Grade

September 2, 2009

Tonight's Schedule

7:00 - 7:30 Mr. Miller's Presentation        Part 1: Who is Mr. Miller?        Part 2: What does my child's day look like?        Part 3: How can I best support my child's learning?

7:30 - 8:00 Observe Mr. Peters’ or Ms. Christie’s Presentation?

8:00 – 8:30 Attend the Outdoor School Presentation in the Cafeteria

Part 1: Who is Mr. Miller?

• Grew up in upstate NY• Graduated from Binghamton University (NY) with BA in Environmental Studies• Naturalist at Santa Cruz Outdoor School• Teaching at Valencia since Fall 2001

Part 2: What does my child’s day look like?

• Five periods – Period 1: 7:50 – 9:10– Period 2: 9:10 – 10:04– Period 3: 10:16 – 11:08– Period 4: 11:08 – 12:00– Period 5: 12:35 – 1:50 – Period 5 does not happen on Tuesdays

Period 1: 7:50 – 9:10

• Monday: PE • Tuesday: Science with Mrs. Guiley• Wednesday: Art and Library• Thursday: Computer Lab• Friday: Science with Mrs. Guiley

Physical Education (P.E.)

As a class, we will participate in units on…• Soccer• Softball• Four square• Handball• Ultimate frisbee• Volleyball• Basketball

Periods 2 – 4: 9:10 – 12:00

• Math with Mr. Peters • Reading with Mr. Miller• Writing with Ms. Christie

Math

• Textbook – CGP Publishing Course One

All students have access to a textbookand a homework book.

Math

• It is possible to access the textbook and workbook online: http://www.cgpeducation.com/online_login.asp

• username : Student.50 • password : student.50

Math

• Students are expected to complete their math homework every night. Please encourage students to show their work on homework, tests, and quizzes. Attach a separate scratch sheet to their homework paper if necessary.

• All students have been given a sheet of guidelines for math class.

• Mr. Peters has additional copies available upon request.

Writing

Students will learn the following in writing this year:

• Narrative- stories (creative writing)• Responses to literature-analyze

character and how it affects the plot, resolution, etc.

Writing

Students will learn how to write in the following genres:

• Persuasive• Expository- research report,

compare/contrast, problem/solution, description, summarizing non-fiction text

Reading

• In reading we will be reading and analyzing selections from the following textbook…

Reading

• We will also be applying the skills and strategies that we practiced on the textbook selection to our independent chapter books…

Reading

Accelerated Reader• Students will take online reading

comprehension quizzes on the books that they finish

• Based on their quiz performance, book difficulty, and book length, they will earn points

Reading

• Access Accelerated Reader online: https://hosted56.renlearn.com/283532/

Sample Quiz

Login Page

Period 5: 12:35 – 1:50

• Monday: Spelling/ Social Studies• Wednesday: Read Aloud/ PE• Thursday: Silent Reading/ Social

Studies• Friday: Spelling/ Social Studies

Spelling

Students’ spelling words are found in two places…

1.Language Arts Workbook

2.Online:http://www.eduplace.com/spellinglists/#g6

Social Studies

• We will be using the following textbook:

Social Studies

• We will be exploring…

Part 3: What can I do to support my child’s learning?

• Be familiar with our classroom blog: http://blog.pvusd.net/anthony_miller/

Textbooks

TextbooksHomework

What homework should I expect?

• Reading 20 – 25 pages of their chapter book

• Math assignment from Mr. Peters• Writing assignment from Ms. Christie• Blog/ writing assignment from Mr.

Miller

Where can I find a list of my child’s homework?

1. Classroom blog 2. Binder Reminder

2.

What should my child bring to school?

• Pencils• Binder paper• Some type of organizational system• Independent chapter book• Binder reminder

How will my child be graded?

• Some assignments will have percentages

• Most assignments will be graded between 1 – 5– 5: Shows advanced application – 4: Shows proficient application – 1: Shows far below basic application

Do you accept late work?

• Yes, I do. • I will check with students periodically,

but I ultimately hold them responsible.

What does the class need?

• Tissues…

• Hooks for backpacks…

• Parent volunteers…– Field trip drivers– Classroom library– Organize papers

How can I contact you?

1. Phone the school: 688 – 2013

2. Email: anthony_miller@pvusd.net

3. Leave a comment on the classroom blog

What should I do before I leave?

1. Sign in.

2. Leave a note for your child.

Thanks for coming! I look forward to a great year with your child!