Homework Pass RaffleThank you for coming tonight! To show our appreciation for the support of your child, we are holding a homework pass raffle at the conclusion of the presentation:

•write your student’s first and last name on a slip

•place it in their homeroom teacher’s bucket on the stage to enter them in the raffle

Thank you!

Back to School Night July 20, 2015

Mrs. Gaspar, Mrs. Gregg, Mrs. Logan,

Ms. Jimenez (Immersion substitute), and Mrs. Reiff

Mr. Rick Hanks, Principal Mrs. Gina Mazeau, Associate Principal

Teacher/FamilyCommunication

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www.hedenkamp.wordpress.com

www.hedenkamp6thgrade.wordpress.com

Twitter (#huskiesfirst)

Phone calls/emails

Planners

Conferences (First Quarter: Sept 10th – 18th)

Access student scores on Engrade

HOMEWORK

Daily homework is for practice and to promote student responsibility…it is not used for assessment purposesMajor projects in each subject will be graded Expect nightly assignments in at least 2 academic subjects AND all students are expected to read a minimum of 30 minutes per night at their independent levelHW Passes can only be used to postpone signatures (1 day) and to excuse nightly assignments…NEVER projectsHW expectations/assignments will be on the blog nightly

Writing homework down in a planner each day is expected of each student! Planners are provided…$4 donation appreciated.

SCORINGWork quality is CRUCIAL!

Effort counts!

4 = Advanced (96-100%)3 = Proficient (80-95.9%)2 = Approaching Proficient (65-79.9%)1 = Not Proficient (64.9% and below)

HomeworkProjects & Assessments

10 = complete

5 = partially complete

M = missing

E = excused

Writing Text TypesNarrativeInformative/

ExplanatoryArgument

ReadingClose ReadingLiterary Analysis

Word Study Daily VocabularyFigurative Language

Areas of Focus•Ratios & Proportional Relationships•The Number System•Expressions & Equations•Geometry•Statistics & Probability

*JUSTIFICATION of process is CRUCIAL in Common Core!

Science & Social Studies

NGSS Practice of Science Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and ModelsEarth StructuresHeat Technology

Camp MarstonEnergy in the EarthEcologyNatural Resources

Ancient Civilizations• Early Humans• Mesopotamia• Egypt• Hebrews• China• India• Greece• Rome

Becoming proficient with technology is key for success

in middle school and beyond. It all starts here…

• Writing assignments are expected to be typed…format is important!

• Personal Device usage at school

• Blog/Wikispaces/A.R./Engrade/ Free Web 2.0 tools

• Laptop Cart & iPad Minis

Mrs Reiff:Language Arts & Social Studies

Mrs. Gaspar: Math and Science

Mrs. Gregg: Language Arts & Social Studies

Ms. Jimenez: Math & Science in Spanish

Mrs. Logan: Language Arts, Math, Science

*Students in Mrs. Logan’s class will receive social studies instruction from Mrs. Reiff

Strikes are earned when poor choices are made. (Disrespect, put-downs, foul language, repetitive dress

code violations, etc.)3 strikes = loss of 6th Grade Activity1 strike = loss of a 6th Grade Activity (after Spring Break)Any adult on campus can issue strikes

*Harassment/bullying of any kind and/or physical aggression are considered major infractions and will receive a strike and immediate referral to the administration for further consequence(s)

*One Strike policy after break

When: February 8 – 11, 2016

(Monday – Thursday)

Where: Camp Marston

Cost: $260 (camp and transportation)

Cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks ONLY made payable to:

Hedenkamp 6th Grade Camp No personal checks will be accepted.

9/15 - $10012/15 - $100

1/26 - $60**Any money fundraised this year will go

towards end-of-the-year activities, NOT camp.**

Why: To provide fun, free end-of-the-year activities for our kids

When: Throughout the year

How: Kona Ice (Aug.), Lolitas (Sep/Apr.), Project Pie (TBA), Husky Howl booth (Oct.), Candy Cane Grams (Dec.) and anything else you would like to pioneer!

*See one of us after the presentation to volunteer!*

• No parking in Taber Drive LOOP…it is a pick up/drop off zone ONLY…move forward continuously!

• ALL 6th grade students are to line up at the end of the 700 building on the blacktop EVERY MORNING, unless they have a Hall Pass form their teacher. Strikes will be issued for non-compliance.

• 6th Grade Packet DUE Fri. 7/24• School Packet DUE ASAP• Please join PTA…they support our classrooms and

school!

Let’s work together to ensure the success of your 6th grade child this year!

Questions? Comments? Please remember to volunteer for our

fundraisers! See a teacher on stage!Homework Pass Raffle!!!!