Welcome to Day Creek Intermediate School!

Mr. Brubaker6th Grade Math / Science“Failure is Not an Option”

Teacher Web http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Bruba

ker/h1.aspx Back to School Forms on website Please print, read and return signature

sheet Homework is posted and updated daily Important dates / announcements etc. Best resource for information

Pack Planner “A 6th Graders Best Friend” Handbook / Organizer / Calendar Increases individual responsibility Policies, procedures and school rules Weekly calendar pages are used daily to

list homework and important events Parents must sign (page 24) weekly for

online ESPRI grade check

MathematicsMath will be based on the California Common Core state

standards for 6th grade

Ratios and Proportional Relationships: Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division to solve problems

The Number System: Negative numbers, use multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions

Expressions and Equations: Use variables in mathematical expressions, Write and solve equations and expressions

Geometry: Solve real-world math problems involving area, surface are and volume

Statistics and Probability: Develop understanding of statistical variability

Science

Earth Science is the focus for sixth grade. Students will explore plate tectonics and the earth’s structure. We will study volcanoes, earthquakes and climate. They will conduct

scientific investigations and draw conclusions. Family Life will be introduced, and we will go to science camp at Pali Mtn. Dates 2/10-2/12 Cost $250 – Please make

payments via Easy School Pay now!!

P.A.C.K. Period

Personally Achieving Character and Knowledge

This period features differentiated instruction to various levels of academic performance. Students placed in homogenous groups.

Monday-Thursday = Academic focus. Two days of math and two days of language arts

Friday = Character Focus. Students stay in homeroom for specific activities related to monthly character traits.

Homework Expect Homework nightly – primarily in math

(weekends too!) No more than two hours should be expected Extension of classwork Projects assigned with specific instructions and

deadlines Pack Planner should be filled out nightly Teacherweb updated nightly and may be used

as backup if you have questions

Weekly Work Folder A weekly folder will be

sent home on Mondays and will include completed assignments. Please review work with your child and check grades on ESPRI. Then fill out parent signature sheet in Pack Planner.

Tests with a score of less than 70% may be made up using grade first-aid. “GFA” papers must be corrected by student and checked by a parent. They need to be returned to teacher by the following Monday. Please see link on teacherweb for info.

Grading ProceduresGrades available online via Etiwanda ESPRI

Grades are based upon:

1. Tests

2. Quizzes

3. Projects

4. Homework

5. Classwork

6. Participation

“Brubaker’s Basics” Rules and Procedures – please read and

review the classroom procedures packet online for information on classroom behavior expectations

Consequences follow the progressive discipline model

Please join our Class Dojo Class Dojo is an online classroom

management tool used to easily track behavior.

Points based system helps to reinforce positive behavior and discourage negative habits.

Regular rewards given for top point earners!!!

School Incentives and Rewards Fundraiser next

week will help pay for all of student body activities

Renaissance Program – 3.0 GPA/S Citizenship

Extra-curricular events

Great Report Cards and CST results

Classroom rewards Intramural sports

(basketball and soccer)

Important Dates to Remember Monday 9/1 – No School – Labor Day Monday 10/13 – No School – Teacher Data

Day Monday-Friday 11/3 to 11/7 – Parent

Conference Week Mon./Tues 11/10-11 – No School – Veteran’s

Day holidays Monday-Wednesday 3/11-3/13 – 6th Grade

Science Camp at Pali Mtn. (cost $250)

Keep in Touch! Email:

dan_brubaker@etiwanda.k12.ca.us Before or after school for conferences Send a note with your child Call office and leave a message Check out teacher web page for updates

and as well as an additional email link

Parent Signatures

Mr. Brubaker’s classroom procedures (review only, do not return)

Student Information sheet (please print/return or send via email)

Video Permission slip (please print/return) Signature page for Back to School (please initial and

return)

Please visit teacher web as soon as possible to familiarize yourself and answer any questions. Please return all forms by the Aug. 9 deadline

Thanks for your help! We appreciate your donations throughout

the year. Please feel free to take a suggested

classroom supply post-it on your way out the door.

Thank you for Coming!