open house september 17, 2015 ms detrolio - 6 th grade
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Classroom SupportClassroom Support
• We will have classroom support this year from:
• Mrs. Barrows and Ms. Donaldson
• Ms. Walsh will also be with us until December
Our classroom rules!
*Each student has signed the classroom rules, they are on the front board.
1. Be respectful.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Look at the person who’s talking.
• Respect others’ property.
• Don’t talk when others are speaking.
2. Try your hardest.
3. Stay organized.
4. Follow the Core Values.
Homework Policy• Each night during the week, students are expected to spend ~1 hour on homework.
• Please contact me with any concerns.
Missing Work Log• If a student is missing a homework
assignment, he/she must sign the Missing Work Log by writing the assignment and the reason why it was not turned in. If a
student signs the Missing Work log 3 times in one month, I will be in contact
with you.
Overview of AcademicsMath
Harcourt•
• real world math application
• place value and number theory
• problem solving
• decimals, division and multiplication of decimals
• fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division of fractions
• measurement and geometry
• pre-algebra
Overview of AcademicsEnglish Language Arts
Reading Street• inclusive reading, writing, language and spelling program• research and note-taking• appreciation of literature• poetry, non-fiction, plays• trade books- reading groups & whole class• book reports each term• “Daily Bite” daily practice• using the parts of speech in writing development• public speaking
Overview of AcademicsSocial Studies
Houghton Mifflin
• world cultures• world geography• Country Reports
Overview of AcademicsScience
Discovery Works• Bournedale preparation: ocean life,
pond study, various ecosystems• Changing Earth• Cells and Microbes• Solar System & Beyond
Student PlannersStudent Planners• Each student is expected to write each
day's assignments in his/her planner each school day. All assignments are written on the front board.
• All homework and notices are sent home in your child's homework folder.
• The daily assignments are posted on the class webpage.
www.wrentham.k12.ma.usClick: Classrooms Grade 6 Ms
DeTrolio
Sixth Grade Reports
• Country Report: after February vacation
• D.A.R.E. graduation speeches
• Book reports and various reports in science, social studies, and ELA
Extra HelpExtra Help•Extra help will be available starting after Camp Bournedale.
•Students may come into school from 7:45-8:10 for extra help or to prepare for an upcoming test/quiz.
Tests & QuizzesTests & Quizzes• every Wednesday - Vocabulary Quiz• every Friday - Spelling Test• Daily Bite tests occur every five school
days.• ALL GRADES UNDER 80 (B-)MUST BE
SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIANMath, Science & Social Studies tests &Math, Science & Social Studies tests &
quizzes will be given during/after quizzes will be given during/after importantimportant
concepts.concepts.
• Marking Periods
• Term 1
• Report cards sent home Friday, December 11th
• Parent Teacher Conferences December 17h (evening) and December 18th (afternoon)
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• Term 2
• Reports cards sent home Friday, March 28th
• Parent Teacher Conferences March 31st (evening) and April 1st (afternoon)
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• Term 3
• Report cards will go home on the last day of school, Friday, June 17th
Marking Periods
Term 1Report cards sent home Friday, December 11th
Parent Teacher Conferences December 17h (evening) and December 18th (afternoon) Term 2Reports cards sent home Friday, March 28th
Parent Teacher Conferences March 31st (evening) and April 1st (afternoon) Term 3Report cards will go home on the last day of school, Friday, June 17th
MCAS DatesMCAS DatesELA Reading Comprehension
(2 Sessions)TBD (end of March –beginning of
April) Grades 6 Mathematics
(2 Sessions)TBD (May)
Field TripsField Trips• Camp BournedaleCamp Bournedale: October 5th-
9th • Please read the letter from Mrs.
Cashman in your folders regarding medication at Bournedale.
• CHAPERONES: We NEED chaperones. Sign up sheets are on the white board after this presentation.
•A Christmas Carol play - December
D.A.R.E.D.A.R.E.•Begins after Camp Bournedale
•Weekly classes with Sergeant Smith
•Graduation in May
Birthday Celebrations/Snack
time• Due to the Wellness Policy, birthdays will be celebrated without food. Feel free to send in a non-food treat on your child’s birthday.
• We are a dairy free classroom. All snacks must be dairy free snacks. Thank you!
Fingerprinting
•If you are interested in chaperoning at Camp Bournedale or helping out in our classroom, you must fill out a CORI form.
Parent/Teacher Communication
Newsletters are sent bi-weekly.Please do not hesitate to contact mewith any questions and/or concerns.
e-mail: detroliol@wrentham.k12.ma.usvoicemail: (508)384-5435 ext. 3300
Who am I?Who am I? Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's
degree in Animal Science
Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education
I am certified in Elementary Ed and Educational Leadership
This is my 13th year teaching in Wrentham- 2nd year in 6th grade
I have also worked in Attleboro at Hyman Fine Elementary School and for DODDS in Yokosuka, Japan at The Sullivans’ School
Student Teacher- Samantha Walsh
Graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism
Currently enrolled in Bridgewater State’s Master in Elementary Education program- graduating in December 2015
Currently work at TPC Boston in the Food and Beverage Department
Folder Folder ReminderReminderPlease fill out the following forms:Please fill out the following forms:
Note Card Note Card If you have any questions or concerns, please write it down on the card. I will be in contact with you.
“ “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on on
their desktheir desk
Please sign up for a conference timePlease sign up for a conference time
Thank you for Thank you for
coming to Open House!coming to Open House!
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