Back to School Night

Mrs. Dodge’s 6th Grade ClassRoom 11

August 27, 2015

Agenda• Welcome and introduction• Curriculum

– Math– Language Arts/Reading– Social Studies– Science

• Assessment• Walker Creek Science Camp• Communications• Volunteer Opportunities• Primary Years Programme

(PYP)

Curriculum• Math program :

– College Prep Math (CPM)• Parent Info Night: Sept. 22nd, 6:00-7:30 @ Rocklin Event

Center• Parent Support website • Video: “We Can Learn Anything” (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset)

Video: “Why is Math Taught Differently Now?”

– Accelerated Math

• Language Arts/Reading:– Junior Great Books– Prentice Hall Literature Text– Daily Language Instruction/Spelling– 40 Book Challenge• Less emphasis on AR points/goal

• More emphasis on developing a love of reading and exposure to a variety of genres.

Curriculum, cont.

• Social Studies:– Holt Ancient Civilizations

• Science:– MacMillan/McGraw-Hill

Earth Science

• Spanish– Full immersion Spanish

class (30 minutes, twice a week)

Assessment• Report cards are based on demonstrated

proficiency of state standards.

• Report card has been updated to reflect new state standards and parent information meetings are scheduled.

– Sierra parents: Nov. 5th, 6:30-7:30 @ Rocklin Elementary

• California Standards Testing (Smarter Balanced)– Math and English Language Arts

– Does not influence report card

6th Grade Trip to Walker Creek

• October 19-23, 2015• Informational meeting for students

and parents: Friday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m.

• $385 per student (fund-raisers?)• Must be paid in full prior to

departure– Last day for all types of payment is

October 9th.

• High School Chaperones– Whitney H.S. juniors and seniors

• Any medications, prescription or OTC, need to be signed off by a physician.

Communications• Website :

http://ses.rocklinusd.org/subsites/Marie-Dodge/– Daily homework calendar– Classroom handouts available to

download– Frequently updated progress reports

• Parent/Teacher Conference at the end of 1st trimester. 2nd Trimester conferences are optional.

• Contacting me:– Email: ddodge@rocklin.k12.ca.us (best)– Classroom phone: 788-7141, ext. 311

Volunteer Opportunities

• Art Docent helper*• Room Mom (organizes parties and other events)*• Working with students (math, writing, science)*• Grading student work• Prep work

– Copying, scanning, laminating• Field Trip chaperones*• Scholastic Book Club orders• IB Binder maintenance

* Requires fingerprint clearance

Visit the school’s website for more information

Video: The PYP in Practice

6th Grade Units of Inquiry(see class website)

PYP portfolios (binders) finally go home at the end of 6th grade!

Class Parties and Treats

We have students with food allergies. Please avoid sending food with the following:

*PEANUTS* TREE NUTS

*STRAWBERRIES *CHOCOLATE

*DAIRY

At least label it to avoid accidental ingestion!!

PTC

Please support them!!

FUNd Run is October 2nd

Wish List

*Small vacuum*Swap drawers/craft cart

Questions or Comments?