Sixth GradeBack to School Night

Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. KuwazakiRocklin Academy Gateway

2014-2015

Please sign in then pick up a handbook and parent information.

Robin Wiegand {Wig-end}CSU Sacramento with a B.A. in Liberal Arts

and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

I am incredibly excited to be an influence on your child and their education!

I have high expectations for our class!

When I'm not in the classroom, writing lesson plans, or grading, some things you might find me doing are

exercise, travelling, cooking, reading, and crafts!

FUN FACT of the Night!When Mrs. Kuwazaki was in 6th Grade…

Mrs. Wiegand was in 1st Grade…

At the SAME school!

Paperwork

❏Class DoJo- Sign Up and return verification❏Google Classroom- Sign up and return verification❏ISP- sign and return❏Volunteer/Driver Paperwork- return to office as

soon as possible❏Parent Volunteer Survey- Complete on class

website as soon as possible❏Must be fingerprinted to volunteer in the

classroom or chaperone a field trip❏Leave a special note to your child

Contact Information• We prefer to be reached by email.• Clarification, questions, concerns• We will usually respond within 24 hours.

Mrs. Robin WiegandLanguage Arts & Social Studiesrwiegand@rocklinacademy.org(916) 778-4544 ext.

Mrs. Jenny KuwazakiMath & Sciencejkuwazaki@rocklinacademy.org(916) 778-4544 ext.

Classroom Community• The Three R’s-

Respectful, Responsible & Resourceful• The Eight Keys of Excellence

Integrity, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility, Balance, Speak with Good Purpose, Failure Leads to Success and This is It!

• Core Values (see Parent & Student Handbook)

Behavior Management• Class Dojo• Students & Parents sign up to receive

notifications about student’s behavior in both Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. Kuwazaki’s class

• Students will be “awarded” for classroom behavior such as: helping others, being on task, participation, and teamwork.

• Students will receive consequences for behavior such as: bullying, disrespect, no homework, off task, talking out of turn, and being unprepared.

Class DoJo• Please take home the Class DoJo

Information sheet. • Visit the website with your child and enter

both the student and parent codes to sign up.

• Explore the website and then return the bottom of the form signed.

• Once students receive iPads they will have instant notifications during class time about positive and negative behaviors.

Consequences• Behaviors such as: bullying, disrespect, and

being off-task, will not be tolerated.• First negative notification, Behavior Warning• Second negative notification, students will talk

with the teacher.• Students who receive 3 negative notifications

will complete a “Think it Over” Note• Students who receive 4 negative notifications

with these behaviors will be given a behavior slip, office visit, and parent notification.

• Parents will be notified and can check Class DoJo daily.

Homework• Approximately 60 minutes nightly• 20+ minutes of nightly reading • Homework assignments will be

posted to Google Classroom. Students will have daily time to copy assignments into planners.

• Planners will also be used for important dates and project planning.

Join the Homework TeamGuidelines for parental involvement with homework:• Prepare the home

– Designate a space– Proper lighting– Set a start time– Supplies on hand

• Make homework an important task• Review, correct, and help as much as needed• Communicate with your teacher

– How much time? Too little? Too much?– How difficult? How much help is needed?

• Be resourceful – Online resources (Class website, Google Classroom,

pearsonsuccess.net, vocabularyworkshop.com, spellingcity.com)– Student Homework Help Line

Google Classroom• Students will use Google Classroom for

assignments, tests/quizzes, and online discussions.

• Students will enter access codes to sign up for classes.

• Students will be responsible for checking Google Classroom for assignments and other class related materials.

25 Book ChallengeGoal: Turning have to read to

want to read - everyday!• The 6th grade teachers are challenging our

students to read 25 books this school year.• We make time each day for our students

to read good books and engage in the single activity that consistently correlates with high levels of performance for reading ability and across all curriculums.

Some features of the program:• At least 15 minutes reading time in class

each day• Genre study and requirements• Regular conferencing with teacher• Book presentations• Reading is part of homework• Classroom library – book donations are

always welcome

Notes about Health• Healthy Snack• Water Bottles – 2 for PE• Hygiene• PE: Tuesdays & Thursdays (starting

September 16th)• Wear appropriate clothing and

shoes

Classroom & School Policies• School arrival – 7:55-8:10 – no early arrivals• Students should be in classroom by 8:10• No birthday food/drinks – notify me for

summer half-birthdays so they can get their homework pass

• Textbooks must be covered – NO CONTACT PAPER

• Cameras – require special permission• Cell phones – must remain off and in

backpack all day

Classroom & School Policies

• Independent Study Plan (ISP)• Zero-tolerance bully policy• 6th grade romance• You must check in with the office

to enter the classroom

Grading Policies• Report on skills and standards • Formative Assessments• Summative Assessments• Multiple Proficiency Demonstration

Opportunities:– Standards Based Grading– Support and time– Individualized – Enrichment

Field Trips• Sly Park (September 8-12th)• Pigeon Point

(Kuwazaki November 3-5th)(Wiegand- November 5-7th)– We take 8 parent chaperones per class.

• Sierra College Planetarium (February 27th)• Sunsplash (May/June)

Volunteer Opportunities• Classroom help• Chaperone field trips• Drive to field trips• Room parent• Art Docent• Fundraising Coordinator• Home projects

Please sign up on the volunteer sheet tonight.

Ways You Can Help

• Monthly book orders• Wish list items• Check that your child’s homework

is completed nightly.

Language Arts Modules Overview

• Reading Closely and Writing to Learn• Working with Evidence• Drama• Understanding Perspectives• Literary Nonfiction• Reading for Research and Writing an

Argument

Core Knowledge Literature

• Greek Mythology• The Iliad• The Odyssey• Julius Caesar• Poetry Focus• The Prince and The Pauper

Social Studies Topics Overview• Christianity & Judaism• Ancient Greece• Ancient Rome• Isaac Newton and the Enlightenment• French Revolution• Industrialism, Capitalism & Socialism• Latin America• Lewis Howard Latimer, Industrialization &

Urbanization• Reform

Thank You• Suggested Resource

– Curriculum Overview: Core Knowledge book: What Your 6th Grader Should Know by E.D. HirschIt can be purchased by going to the link on my class website for School Supplies.

– I am always looking for ways to enhance the curriculum and make lessons come alive. If you have special knowledge on one of our topics that you feel would be of great benefit to our students, please let me know. I’d love to hear about it.

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Sixth GradeBack to School Night

Mrs. Wiegand & Mrs. KuwazakiRocklin Academy Gateway

2014-2015

Please sign in then pick up a handbook and parent information.

Robin Wiegand {Wig-end}CSU Sacramento with a B.A. in Liberal Arts

and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

I am incredibly excited to be an influence on your child and their education!

I have high expectations for our class!

When I'm not in the classroom, writing lesson plans, or grading, some things you might find me doing are

exercise, travelling, cooking, reading, and crafts!

Language Arts Modules Overview

• Reading Closely and Writing to Learn• Working with Evidence• Drama• Understanding Perspectives• Literary Nonfiction• Reading for Research and Writing an

Argument

Core Knowledge Literature

• Greek Mythology• The Iliad• The Odyssey• Julius Caesar• Poetry Focus• The Prince and The Pauper

Social Studies Topics Overview• Christianity & Judaism• Ancient Greece• Ancient Rome• Isaac Newton and the Enlightenment• French Revolution• Industrialism, Capitalism & Socialism• Latin America• Lewis Howard Latimer, Industrialization &

Urbanization• Reform

Have a wonderful night!