curriculum night 6th grade mrs. baker, mrs. brennan, mr. george, and mr. pettit

Curriculum Night

6th Grade

Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Brennan, Mr. George, and Mr. Pettit

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Main Subjects

Math

Reading

Writing

Social Studies/History

Science

Math

Algebra

Geometry

Fractions

Statistics & Probability

Problem solving

Singapore Math

Reading

Class Reader

Small Books

AR

Read Aloud

Class Novels

Other types of text

Visualizing & Verbalizing

Writing

Daily journal

Reports

Stories

Poetry

Spelling

Grammar

Write From the Beginning

Centers based

Social Studies/History

Geography SkillsMesopotamiaEgyptGreeceRomeMiddle AgesRise of modern religionsCulture Report

Social Studies Guest Speakers

If you know of anyone who may be able to come in to speak to our classes about religion, please let us know.– Egyptology– Judaism– Greek Mythology– Hinduism– Buddhism– Christianity– Islam

We are also looking for cultural speakers– Chinese– India– Japanese– The Americas

Science

HealthLandformsMeasuring timePlantsScience ExperimentsMrs. Baker can always use paper towels for science!

Other Material

Study Hall

Computers

Current Events

AR Parties

Fun Friday

Buddy Classes

Field Trips - $200 (tax credit)

Homework

Homework Policy– Due the following day it is assigned– If not in at beginning of class, it is late– Absences get extra time– ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE

COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ON TIME

Tax Credit

$400 couple

$200 individual

Money goes directly to schools

You get money back in tax return

Dress Code

School appropriate

Tank top straps at least 2”

Shorts/skirts longer than arm length

T-shirts should not be offensive/ill-humored

Athletic shoes on every PE day

Hygiene

Cell phones

PTSO

Give Me 5!

New plan to encourage parents to volunteer 5 hours of service throughout the year – only 30 min a month will reach the goal!Goes with PTSO mission “to promote the welfare of our children at Boulder Creek, in home, school and community…”

Thank You

Thanks for coming tonight and supporting your child’s education

We look forward to working with you throughout the school year

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to let us know