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WELCOME!!
“BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT”2018/2019
About Me…• I’m married with 2 kids!
• I attended CSUF, & currently attend APU
• This is my 15th year at Traweek
• I have also taught Kindergarten and 4th grade, as well as a long term position at Sierra Vista teaching 6th grade
Contact Me…• BEST way to reach me
quickly is through email! – [email protected]
• Call:– 626) 974-7400
• Website:– Mrslanza.weebly.com
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• PBIS Rewards• “Caught Red Handed”
Cards• Roster to track behavior:
(minor & major)• Detentions and/or SWP• Jupiter used to send
messages
Student Accountability
Classroom Expectations1. Enter classroom quietly, begin “Bell Work”2. Come prepared to work/learn; bring required
materials/supplies…including homework.3. Follow directions the first time they are given4. Respect adults, peers, and property5. Complete all assignments neatly and on time6. Follow all other Traweek school rules
Tracking Behavior
• An ‘Infraction’ will be given to any student who does not follow the “Student Behavior Norms” here at Traweek, as well as progressive consequences:
• Warnings always given first…after the 3rd:
• 3rd – Detention – 20 minutes• 6th – Detention - 40 minutes
• 9th – Saturday School
• 12th - 15th - Office Referral, Behavior Contract
Infractions:1) Must be doing “bell work” before bell rings (Tardy)2) Bring required materials (Not Prepared)3) Conduct:
• Respect• Responsibility• Honesty/Integrity• Following Directions• Disruptions
4) Homework5) Dress Code, Gum, and all other school policies
ARMOR POINTS/PBIS• Traweek Middle School is a PBIS school. • PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions &
Supports. • ARMOR is our school slogan. It stands for Accountable,
Respectful, Motivated, Organized, and Responsible. • Students earn ARMOR points from adults across campus
for demonstrating good behaviors associated with ARMOR.• ARMOR points are turned in for rewards, raffles and
privileges.
Parent Information
Progress Reports• Daily - Binder Reminders: advise parents about homework
that has been assigned that day!√ Ask about Binder Reminder Contract if HW becomes a
problem for your child!
• Weekly - Infraction cards: notify parent(s) of any unacceptable behavior from that day.
• Jupiter Gradebook: Once signed up, will receive text messages/emails informing you of any behavior issues or academic concerns that occurred that same day!
• Parents who signed up can log into their child’s grades and assignments as often as desired
• Text messages are also available to receive through this
system.
• End of Quarter grades are mailed out in November, February, April, and June
Jupiter Grades Quarter Grades
Parent Conferences
• No longer an allotted week, as in years’ past.
– Conferences may be scheduled as needed
– I can be reached promptly by e-mail at:
Classwork/Homework
Paperless Classroom
• We are now a Paperless Classroom• Devices are 1:1• Both assignments in class, as well as homework,
will be done mostly digitally• The entire class will run on ”Google Classroom”
and all work will be stored in “Google Drive”• The use of a computer, laptop, iPad, and/or
smart phone can access these applications.
Language Arts
• Digital/Online
• This is an engaging and robust curriculum that the students will enjoy!
• Students can access on computers, iPads, & smartphones…even with no internet connection!
New Textbook AdoptionStudySync
Language Arts• Reading is expected each
night for a 20 minutes
• AR quizzes taken to earn points & meet quarter goal
• 2 AR Packets done per quarter (on 2 books) ***Must be completed in FULL, or no credit is given
Accelerated Reader (AR)
• Students will take Star Test to determine their Reading Levels
• Given a goal (points) based on their level
• Must meet their goal every quarter
Spelling•New Spelling words/lessons start on Mondays•A pre-test will be given on Tuesdays. If an “A” is earned, they do not have to take Friday’s test and don’t have to do their Spelling HW for the week•If not, their spelling packet is due Friday and a test on the entire list.
Newsela/CommonLit
• Once a week, students are assigned an “AOW” in Google Classroom
• They will read, annotate, complete questions/template, and quiz on the article by Friday
• Newsela & CommonLit build reading comprehension through leveled articles, using real-time materials, and are common core aligned.
Social Studies• Books will be checked
out to each student • Majority of
assignments are done through Interactive Digital Units I have created
• Units are turned in at the end for grade
• Combination of classwork/homework
Social Studies continued…
• 6th grade standards cover ‘Ancient Civilizations’, including, Early man, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and India
• Although religion is discussed in the book, I will never impose any opinions on your child - I will only teach the facts!
Both Classes
• Study guides are given before most tests• Cheat Sheets are occasionally allowed• Tests that are below a “C”must be signed by a parent and
returned the next day or detention is assigned
***PLEASE INFORM ME IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO CALL YOU FROM THE CLASSROOM TO NOTIFY YOU****
• Can re-take a test that they performed poorly on, but it must be done before the day of the next test (the 2 scores will be averaged together)
• All homework should be recorded in their Binder Reminder everyday
• Students are expected to complete all work from absences (one day make-up for each absence).
Continued…• It is critical that you and your
student understand the importance of the “Acceptable Use Policy” regarding proper internet usage, the expectations for appropriate conduct while using these devises, and consequences should students choose not to follow these rules.
• In addition to the school wide consequences, each student that does not abide by the guidelines will result in the loss of ability to use technology in my classroom, at all, for the remainder of the year.
Continued…CHEATING/PLAGIARISM:
• Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic grade of zero for all involved. This includes copying/sharing homework, classwork, test answers, talking during a test or quiz, as well as allowing someone to copy/share your work, or trying to pass off someone else’s work as your own. • ***Please understand that all
“history” is traceable within the devises used for assignments, as well as the programs used to get them done (i.e. Google Classroom, Google Drive, etc..). Teachers and admin are able to see any type of sharing, copying, and/or websites visited.
Grading
SCALE90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
59% - 0% F
WEIGHT Tests/Quizzes 40%
Homework 25%
Reports 20%
Classwork/Notes 15%
REMINDER:
• Students need to bring all school supplies as noted in CORE news including Binder Reminder & Infraction Cards, notebooks with dividers, pencils, etc to school daily!
• Please check their Binder Reminder daily to monitor their homework, check for school flyers, and as a way to communicate with each other.