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Welcome to Back to School Night!. Please find your son or daughter’s name tag and sit in that seat. Please have your driver’s license out for identification for the PSSA results. Who Am I?. Teaching Background – 15 years 7 years at Chambers Hill & 8 years at Swatara Middle - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Back to School Night!Welcome to Back to School Night!
You may sit anywhere that you’d like.You may sit anywhere that you’d like.
Please have your driver’s license out Please have your driver’s license out for identification for the PSSA for identification for the PSSA results.results.
Born August 8 - Carlisle, PABorn August 8 - Carlisle, PA Graduated from Carlisle High School - 1992 Graduated from Carlisle High School - 1992 Graduated from IUP – Elem. Ed. – 1997Graduated from IUP – Elem. Ed. – 1997Graduated from Penn State – Masters - 2002Graduated from Penn State – Masters - 20021818thth year of teaching 6 year of teaching 6thth grade gradeJV and Varsity assistant baseball coach –JV and Varsity assistant baseball coach – CD Rams – 16 years (Retired)CD Rams – 16 years (Retired)
"Who Am I?""Who Am I?"
Married wife, Laurie – July 10, 2010Married wife, Laurie – July 10, 2010
Teaches high school math @ CCATeaches high school math @ CCA
""Mrs. HenryMrs. Henry""
4 year old daughter – March 31, 20114 year old daughter – March 31, 2011
""Avery Lynn HenryAvery Lynn Henry""
1 year old son – Born May 1, 20141 year old son – Born May 1, 2014
""Tanner Christian HenryTanner Christian Henry""
Language Arts GradingLanguage Arts GradingTests: 50% of gradeTests: 50% of grade English / Reading Skill Tests, Writing PiecesEnglish / Reading Skill Tests, Writing Pieces Performance TasksPerformance Tasks
Quizzes: 25% of gradeQuizzes: 25% of grade
Classwork: 15% of gradeClasswork: 15% of grade
Homework: 10% of gradeHomework: 10% of grade
Writing PiecesWriting Pieces
Personal NarrativePersonal Narrative
Short StoryShort Story
DescriptiveDescriptive
ResearchResearch
ArgumentativeArgumentative
**All writing will follow the 5 stages of the writing All writing will follow the 5 stages of the writing process, with the incorporation and use of process, with the incorporation and use of graphic organizers, checklists, & rubrics.graphic organizers, checklists, & rubrics.
English/Grammar UnitsEnglish/Grammar Units
Unit 1 – Unit 1 – All About SentencesAll About Sentences
Unit 2 – Unit 2 – NounsNouns
Unit 3 – Unit 3 – VerbsVerbs
Unit 4 – Unit 4 – Adjective & AdverbsAdjective & Adverbs (Modifiers) (Modifiers)
Unit 5 – Unit 5 – Capitalization & PunctuationCapitalization & Punctuation
Unit 6 – Unit 6 – PronounsPronouns
Unit 7 – Unit 7 – Prepositional PhrasesPrepositional Phrases
Keys to 6Keys to 6thth Grade Grade
OrganizationOrganization
Completing HomeworkCompleting Homework
Using Resources AvailableUsing Resources Available
Maximizing Time – Pd. 3 (AE)Maximizing Time – Pd. 3 (AE)
Maintaining a Healthy Student PlannerMaintaining a Healthy Student Planner
Being Conscientious – DetailBeing Conscientious – Detail
Collaboration from PeersCollaboration from Peers
Guided Notes – Note Taking - StudyingGuided Notes – Note Taking - Studying
A.E. – Period 3A.E. – Period 3
Band-Chorus-OrchestraBand-Chorus-Orchestra – – on designated on designated daysdays
SSRSSR – First 15 - 20 minutes – First 15 - 20 minutes
Review-Reteaching-EnrichmentReview-Reteaching-Enrichment
Classwork-HomeworkClasswork-Homework
Online GradesOnline GradesGo to www.cdschools.org Go to www.cdschools.org
Click on “hac” (Home Access Center)Click on “hac” (Home Access Center)
Input your “Username” Input your “Username”
and “Password”and “Password”
NHI = Not Handed InNHI = Not Handed In
E = ExcusedE = Excused
A = AbsentA = Absent
ANC = Absent Not CompletedANC = Absent Not Completed
Homework HotlineHomework Hotline
The homework hotline is available after 2:30 The homework hotline is available after 2:30 each day via the internet.each day via the internet.Go to www.cdschools.orgGo to www.cdschools.orgUnder “Select a School” choose Linglestown Under “Select a School” choose Linglestown Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolSelect “Teams/Staff” Select “Teams/Staff” Select “Dolphins”Select “Dolphins”Select “Homework” - left-hand side of the pageSelect “Homework” - left-hand side of the pageSelect the correct date and “open” the fileSelect the correct date and “open” the file
Scheduling a ConferenceScheduling a Conference
Appointments are to be scheduled with our team Appointments are to be scheduled with our team by contacting guidance.by contacting guidance.
Our team is available to meet on odd daysOur team is available to meet on odd days Days 1, 3, and/or 5 (5Days 1, 3, and/or 5 (5thth period - 10:55 to 11:35 am) period - 10:55 to 11:35 am)
Meredith Siget (A-L) – [email protected] Meredith Siget (A-L) – [email protected]
Kathleen Geissler (M-Z) – Kathleen Geissler (M-Z) – [email protected] [email protected]
Contacting MeContacting Me
Email - [email protected] - [email protected] I will email you back before or after school.I will email you back before or after school.
Phone - You can leave me a voice Phone - You can leave me a voice message. Call 717-657-3060 and dial message. Call 717-657-3060 and dial extension 75150.extension 75150. I will return your call before school or after I will return your call before school or after
1:45 pm.1:45 pm.
Thank You For Coming!Thank You For Coming!
Any Questions?
Welcome LMS Families!Welcome LMS Families!
Make yourself comfortable!Make yourself comfortable!
You may sit anywhere in the room.You may sit anywhere in the room.
Born August 8 - Carlisle, PABorn August 8 - Carlisle, PA Graduated from Carlisle High School - 1992 Graduated from Carlisle High School - 1992 Graduated from IUP – Elem. Ed. – 1997Graduated from IUP – Elem. Ed. – 1997Graduated from Penn State – Masters - 2002Graduated from Penn State – Masters - 20021818thth year of teaching 6 year of teaching 6thth grade gradeJV and Varsity assistant baseball coach –JV and Varsity assistant baseball coach – CD Rams – 16 years (Retired)CD Rams – 16 years (Retired)
"Who Am I?""Who Am I?"
Math GradingMath Grading
Assessments: 75% of gradeAssessments: 75% of grade 50% - Tests50% - Tests 25% - Quizzes25% - Quizzes
Miscellaneous: 25% of gradeMiscellaneous: 25% of grade 15% - Classwork15% - Classwork 10%10% -- HomeworkHomework
Keys to 6Keys to 6thth Grade Grade
Completing HomeworkCompleting Homework
Maintaining a Healthy Student PlannerMaintaining a Healthy Student Planner
Using Resources AvailableUsing Resources Available
“ “Taking Advantage of What’s Out There”Taking Advantage of What’s Out There”
Collaboration from PeersCollaboration from Peers
Guided Notes – Note Taking - StudyingGuided Notes – Note Taking - Studying
Math Units and ChaptersMath Units and Chapters
Unit 1 – Unit 1 – Ratios & Proportional RelationshipsRatios & Proportional Relationships Ch. 1 – Ratios and RatesCh. 1 – Ratios and Rates Ch. 2 – Fractions, Decimals, and PercentsCh. 2 – Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Unit 2 – Unit 2 – The Number SystemThe Number System Ch. 3 – Compute with Multi-Digit NumbersCh. 3 – Compute with Multi-Digit Numbers Ch. 4 – Multiply and Divide FractionsCh. 4 – Multiply and Divide Fractions Ch. 5 – Integers and the Coordinate PlaneCh. 5 – Integers and the Coordinate Plane
Math Units and Chapters Cont’dMath Units and Chapters Cont’dUnit 3 – Unit 3 – Expressions and EquationsExpressions and Equations Ch. 6 – ExpressionsCh. 6 – Expressions Ch. 7 – EquationsCh. 7 – Equations Ch. 8 – Fractions and InequalitiesCh. 8 – Fractions and Inequalities
Unit 4 – Unit 4 – The Number SystemThe Number System Ch. 9 – AreaCh. 9 – Area Ch. 10 – Volume and Surface AreaCh. 10 – Volume and Surface Area
Unit 5 – Unit 5 – Statistics & ProbabilityStatistics & Probability Ch. 11 – Statistical MeasureCh. 11 – Statistical Measure Ch. 12 – Statistical DisplayCh. 12 – Statistical Display
Go Digital!Go Digital! www.connectED.mcgraw-hill.comwww.connectED.mcgraw-hill.com Username – Username – ExampleExample – JAREDH111 – JAREDH111 Password – dolphins260 Password – dolphins260
eBookeBook Online Resources –Online Resources –
Vocab, Watch, Tutor, Tools, Check, eHelp, Vocab, Watch, Tutor, Tools, Check, eHelp, Math Masters, Geometry SketchpadMath Masters, Geometry Sketchpad
Online GradesOnline Grades
Go to www.cdschools.org Go to www.cdschools.org
Click on “hac” (Home Access Center)Click on “hac” (Home Access Center)
Input your “Username” Input your “Username”
and “Password”and “Password”
Homework HotlineHomework Hotline
The homework hotline is available after 2:30 The homework hotline is available after 2:30 each day via the internet.each day via the internet.Go to www.cdschools.orgGo to www.cdschools.orgUnder “Select a School” choose Linglestown Under “Select a School” choose Linglestown Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolSelect “Teams/Staff” Select “Teams/Staff” Select “Dolphins”Select “Dolphins”Select “Homework” - left-hand side of the pageSelect “Homework” - left-hand side of the pageSelect the correct date and “open” the fileSelect the correct date and “open” the file
Scheduling a ConferenceScheduling a Conference
Appointments are to be scheduled with our team Appointments are to be scheduled with our team by contacting guidance.by contacting guidance.
Our team is available to meet on odd daysOur team is available to meet on odd days Days 1, 3, and/or 5 (5Days 1, 3, and/or 5 (5thth period - 10:55 to 11:35 am) period - 10:55 to 11:35 am)
Meredith Siget (A-L) – [email protected] Meredith Siget (A-L) – [email protected]
Kathleen Geissler (M-Z) – Kathleen Geissler (M-Z) – [email protected] [email protected]
Contacting MeContacting Me
Email - [email protected] - [email protected] I will email you back before or after school.I will email you back before or after school.
Phone - You can leave me a voice Phone - You can leave me a voice message. Call 717-657-3060 and dial message. Call 717-657-3060 and dial extension 75150.extension 75150. I will return your call before school or after I will return your call before school or after
1:45 pm.1:45 pm.
Let’s Have a Great Let’s Have a Great School Year!School Year!
Thank Thank you for you for coming!coming!