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2015-2016Mrs. Lowery Mrs. DyerMrs. Phillips Mrs. VinsonMrs. Rodopoulos
English—Dyer and Rodo
6th grade level Notebooks for each unit—count as
daily grade (Organization is KEY!) Don’t worry if you don’t see the
English book come home—we use note sheets from a variety of sources.
First two daily grades—not in book (Procedures Quiz and Using a Planner Quiz)
Unit 1 (Grammar) started this week.
Writing—Dyer and Rodo
*Paragraphs and essays
* Home and in-class assignments
* Essays count as major grade in Language Arts
* Writing is across the curriculum
**System assessments each nine weeks count as major grade
Wordly Wise—Dyer and Rodo 6th grade level Test each week and a half Spelling and definitions Tests consist of synonyms, antonyms, and
sentences using words in context www.wordlywise.com for words and activities www.spellingcity.com/jrodopoulos--spelling
practice www.vocabtest.com--great source for practice
tests Wordly Wise app also available Flash cards encouraged, not required
READING—Lowery and Dyer
Novel based curriculum Supplemented by basal reader Projects—1st nine weeks speeches Skills and vocabulary taught according
to novel or basal story 6th grade level Accelerated Reader
Social Studies—Lowery and Vinson
5th Grade Level Projects—Globe project 1st nine weeks **BUY GLOBES EARLY—Styrofoam, ball,
etc. U.S. History Cover Indians and early explorers through
Civil War Novels to supplement book Study guides given prior to unit tests
Math—Phillips and Vinson
6th Grade Level Project—Information will come
home soon regarding 1st nine weeks project
Book available online (encouraged)
Expect homework regularly Compass Learning
Science—Phillips and Vinson
5th Grade Level In class project first nine
weeks on weather patterns Science included in ACT
Aspire testing in spring Study guides given prior to
unit tests
“O” and “R” Preparing students for Baldwin Write down assignments Homework each night—studying is homework Keep backpack clean Restock supplies as needed Child is held responsible for all school-related
tasks. Only emergency phone calls from the office—
forgotten projects or field trip forms are NOT emergencies.
Field Trips
Summary of field trips for the year Policy--$1000 BB for getting forms and
payments in on first day PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE
DAY BEFORE OR DAY OF THE TRIP TO SIGN FORMS/PAY! We have our deadlines, so we give you deadlines.
Miscellaneous
Contact by e-mail preferred—24 hour response time
INow for grades Conferences through
office Check planner for
homework Instant Replay Water bottles and
snacks each day
Christmas shopping trip Book covers provided Conduct and
homework logs are located in planner.
Homework will be counted as a minor grade at the end of the nine weeks.
Micro economy
Social Media
Students, please be careful what is put on Instagram, Facebook, etc. It can be hurtful to classmates, and sometimes those hurt feelings affect our school day.
Parents, remember that your posts are shared and spread around—even to teachers. Complaints should be directed to us by email or through a conference. Complaining on social media provides very little in the way of solutions to your problems.
MPS/Forest Avenue needs all of the “positive” that it can get! Keep your comments focused on what is good about school, and contact us directly if you have concerns or questions.
Homework/Tests
*Homework is not considered complete unless:1. All directions have been followed completely.2. Homework has been completed. Students should ask parents for help rather than leave blanks.
*Students will sign homework log for incomplete work or if directions were not followed.
*Points will be deducted on tests if directions are not followed completely/accurately OR if a student fails to answer test questions.
*Students should always check their work to be sure all directions were followed and no answers were left blank.
One Last Thing…
Don’t panic with early grade averages! We have to “settle in”.