Download - Welcome to Sixth Grade Mrs. Freeman, Miss Scism, Mrs. Silver, Mrs. W.G. 2015 – 2016 School Year
Introduction and Communication
Mrs. Freeman
Sixth Grade Website: https://sixthgradebc.pbworks.com
Reading ~ Mrs. Freeman: [email protected] x4482
Math ~ Miss Scism: [email protected] x4464
Science and Soc. Studies ~ Mrs. Silver: [email protected] x4469
Our preferred method of communication is email.
Student Teachers:
Victoria Vanzo- 6F, Sarah Eannace - 6S, Kim Macica- 6sc
Classroom OrganizationMrs. Freeman
Raffle tickets and our expectations
Extra help can be accessed during the Intervention Block, during Dismissal (Study Hall), and Recess
Planners/Study Skills
Schedules (Sneakers; Instruments, and Lesson Days)
Technology- Chrome books and GAFE
Water bottles and Peanut-Free Snacks
Birthdays (peanut-free snack that students can have during lunch or other activity)
Book Orders (Freeman code: JC73C Scism code: FMPVV Silver: GZP68)
Student ProgressMiss Scism
Progress Reports
Report Cards
CAT tests (9/24, 9/25, 9/28)
NYS ELA Test & NYS Math Test
In-School Conferences, Room Parents, and Sixth Grade Activities (Please Sign Up)
All tests and quizzes need to be signed
Homework PolicyMiss Scism
Monthly homework parties
Missing assignments are to be completed that night and returned to school
New positive approach, not having “detention” Homework contracts on an individual basis
Homework helped offered at recess and dismissal
Science FOSS (Full Option Science System)
KitsMrs. Silver
Hands on group work
Outdoor exploration
Textbook/ebook
Notebook Writing
Movie clips
Units: Soils, Rocks, Landforms and Sun, Moon, Planets
Assessments: Check up quizzes, Tests, and a Final
Social Studies Integrated Social Studies/ELA
CurriculumPutnam/Northern Westchester Boces
Mrs. Silver
Units
Neolithic Revolution
River Valley Civilizations
Classical Civilizations
Middle Ages
Emerging Modern World
Contemporary Issues
ReadingMrs. Freeman
This year in reading we will be working with rigorous texts to build comprehension and skills.
Students will be reading and writing on a daily basis. Your student will be immersed in fiction and non-fiction reading.
We will spend time working independently, in partnerships, and also in small groups.
Reading Logs and GAFEMrs. Freeman
Students are asked to record their daily reading in school and at home. Students will be required to read 4 days during the week and can choose a day to read on the weekend, for a total of 5 days.
Logs will be checked daily. Please sign these nightly.
This is an important part of their reading development. It allows them the opportunity to practice comprehension strategies we learn in class, build stamina, and increase fluency.
GAFE- used in all classes, Google docs, Google classroom. Etc. safe and secure.
If students do not have internet access at home they may use: Band and orchestra time, morning arrival or dismissal time, recess or the IE block.
Reading Report Card InfoMrs. Freeman
Students will receive grades for a number of skills. For students who are meeting grade level expectations you can expect to see 3’s. If students are achieving above grade level they may receive 4’s in some categories.
In the past, a students ELA score has been reflective of their reading grades on the report card.
Please keep in mind although the skills are the same as last year, students are asked to demonstrate these skills with a challenging sixth grade text.
Writing and Vocabulary Mrs. Freeman
This year in writing we will be writing with increasing frequency across subjects
The CCSS maintain that sixth graders need instruction and practice in determining or clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases. More emphasis on vocab as opposed to spelling in isolation
Instruction will take place at the end of the day. Students will be assigned a 6th grade teacher based on the band and orchestra schedule
MathMiss Scism
Centers approach to learning using GoMath series
Homework Labels provided in class located in math notebook Videos to support understanding are located on the sixth
grade website
Assessment (all require a parent signature): Open Book/Open Note Quizzes Unit Tests Each assessment will include an in-class post-review lesson
and a homework post-review activity
Curriculum Additions/Extras Mrs. Silver
Adolescent Growth and Development
Steps to respect with Mrs. Satterlee
Foreign Language last trimester
Bronx Zoo Field Trip
June is Busy!
Jr high visitation