Back to School Night

• Sign inSign-up for Newsflash on back computers.Sign up for both teachers. See signage.

• Pick up Packet Packets are in ABC order by last names. Students please turn in completed forms

by Monday, August 5th. (Homework Pass)

• Welcome Letter Enjoy the Welcome Letter from our old 6th

graders; Please leave for the next class.

Welcome to 6th Grade

Mrs. HaddockRoom A-4

Math/ Science

Mrs. GuerraRoom A-3

Language Arts/ Social Studies

Contact Information

Mrs. Haddock and Mrs. GuerraClass Hours: M – F: 7:20–4:00Phone: (909) 803-3300

Teacher Web Addresses:http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Mrsguerra

http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Mrshaddock

Assignments• Posted

All assignments are posted on the white board

and on the class Teacher Web.

• Homework Assigned Monday – Thursday. Occasionally, over the weekend. Teacher Web: Check daily, your homework may

change.

• Due Dates All homework is due the following day, unless

otherwise stated. For full credit turn in class work on time.

Students Homework Schedule

15 minutes looking for the assignment

11 minutes calling a friend to get the assignment

23 minutes explaining to parents why the teacher is mean and really doesn’t like children

8 minutes in the bathroom

10 minutes getting a snack

7 minutes finding the right song on their I-pod.

6 minutes telling the parent their teacher never explained the homework

10 minutes telling Mom or Dad that they didn’t do the problem right because they weren’t there

when the teacher taught it.

• Reality: Expect 1-1½ hours nightly

Attendance• Absences

Regular attendance and timeliness is crucial.VacationsAppointments after 1:00

Check ESPRI/ Teacher Web/ Call a friend Students are responsible for making up all

classwork and tests. Classwork

Due the following Monday.Tests-

Due the following Tuesday before or after school

• OfficeCall and notify the office before 8:30 a.m. to

pick up work between 2:30-4:00 p.m. daily.

Holt Math: Numbers to Algebra

Standards are unpacked, taught and then reinforced.

MUST KNOW MULTIPLICATION FACTS 0-12

• Students will be given tools, apply their knowledge, and demonstrate reasoning through journaling, problem solving, computation.

• White boards-practice

• Help table “The dumbest question is the one not asked”

• Assessments Quizzes and Unit tests Free Response (Reasoning / Application) Most Unit Tests have “Quick Checks”

• Computer Math Animal Watch

Holt Science: Earth Science• Directed Reading

• Cooperative Groups

• Science Binder

• Assessments Quizzes after each section (Open Book) Study Guides / Chapter Tests

• Science Camp - PALI Mountain February 10-12, 2014 Cost: $250.00 Due: Jan. 10th Parent Meeting: Nov. 20th. Wed. before Thanksgiving Payments: http://www.ezschoolpay.com $50.00 increments (11/22, 12/6, 12/19, 1/10, 1/17)

Family Life Spring

Classroom Management

Expectations Be responsible for you actions.

Positive It is a positive, safe environment for ALL students.

Challenging (Making Excellence A Necessity) We encourage all students to take a risk and

challenge themselves in all they do.

Rewarding Rewards

• Drawing• Treasure Chest• Praise• Phone calls home• Treats

Elective Classes

• Spanish

• Animation

• Agriculture

• Cooking / Sewing

• Art

• Careers

• Band (Year round elective)

• Learning Lab / Coyote Academy

• Design

• Typing

• Poetry

• Design

TrafficWalk Avoid expensive tickets – Follow the rules.Practice Safety-please don’t tell your child to

run across the street to get into your car.Be nice to the Crossing GuardPick up your child in front of MPR, Day

Creek, or on Coyote Drive in front of grassy area. Do not pick up your child in front of the office by the flag pole.

First Day of School

What do I need on Monday?Students should leave all hardback books at

home.Bring sharpened pencils, grading pen, paper,

subject binders etc. Teacher Packet: Return completed white

forms, parent contact card and to your homeroom teacher. (Homework Pass)

Yellow Manila Envelope - School PaperworkSack lunch if you don’t want to wait in a long

lunch line. Come to school with a good attitudeBe ready to learn

Helpful 6th grade hints:Put your name on your paper.Know your multiplication facts.

ExtrasParent Conferences

November 4-8th

Parent Helpers Copying 1 day bi-weekly

Donations Posted on each door

Thank you for Coming !

Middle school is an exciting and challenging time for both students and parents as it is a bridge between the elementary and high school years. It is our goal to help make this transition as smooth as possible as well as provide the best educational experience as we possibly can.