6th GradeBack-To-

School Night2013-2014

Our Classroom Family!

Newtown Elementary GoalsSchool-wide Positive Behavioral Support

System (SPBSS) Develop and maintain a safe, clean and positive

learning environment based on mutual respect, clear expectations and shared accountability (see website for more details!)

This year our school will continue our focus on the issue of bullying, especially during recess and lunch.

RESPECT

COOPERATION

SPORTSMANSHIP

RESPONSIBILITY

My Classroom Philosophy

Instilling

confidenc

ePOSITIVE!

Boosting self-esteem

Reaching

potentialFostering independen

ce

Promoting community

Nurturing

Creating success

Inclusive

Environment

Mathematics

***See our website for 6th grade packet

• 4th year using-McDougal Littell Math Course 1

• Fast pace-students MUST advocate for themselves

• Clinic at recess-come prepared with ?’s

• Homework every night-written or studying (log must come home each night)

• Most HW will be using online textbook

• Course 2-7th grade math book

Language Arts: ReadingLiterature Anthology (Journeys) to teach: Vocabulary Comprehension Skills & Strategies Fluency and Decoding Differentiated Instruction

Whole Group Small Group Independent Practice

*Independent Daily Reading (IDR)o 20 minutes/nighto 5-6 books/marking period

Language Arts/Writing Variety of Writing Pieces-

narrative, persuasive, informational, poetry, response journals

5 Domains of Writing-FCOSC Writing Process

Modeling Skill lessons Prewriting, Drafting,

Revise/Edit, Publish Spelling/Grammar

Social StudiesHarcourt Brace Social Studies (book not online)

Evaluations (tests, quizzes, notes, classwork, homework, group/individual projects)

Study Skills Outlining Flashcards Note taking strategies Organization Mnemonic devices

Culture Day-Beginning of November (get your display board now!)

ScienceBiomes & Animal Adaptations (Miss Urban)Astronomy (currently-Ms. Grimes)Variables (Mrs. Galanti)Levers and Pulleys (Mr. Eckelmeyer)Switching each quarter

preparation for middle school

The Scientific Method 

1. State the Question2. Collect Information3. Form a Hypothesis4. Test the Hypothesis

5. Observe6. Record and Study Data

7. Draw a Conclusion

Elementary Performance AssessmentFormulating a research question

Research-books, internet 2-3 page paper Works Consulted

Visual-poster or PowerPointOral Presentation-3 to 5 minutesTime Frame: 8 hours (2 days) to

completeApril/May 2014

Transition to Middle School

Preparation IndependenceStudy SkillsOrganizationResponsibilityAdvocacy

Collaboration with NMS

Course Selection (spring)

Homework60 minutes (written, studying, reading)

Reading EVERY night!High Expectations

Consequences for missed assignments Phone calls, emails, conferences

Tests/Quizzes signed and returnedClass webpage, as backupHomework Buddies

Memos

Respond to your child’s letter Conference & healthy snack sign-up on

back table Feel free to use a post-it to write down your date/time

PSSA results are in! See me before you leave!

Complete quiz about your child-and grade theirs about you!

Thanks for coming! I’m looking forward to a great

year with your children!

Betsey Urban