welcome to sixth grade! holland elementary 2011-2012

Welcome to Sixth Grade!Holland

Elementary

2011-2012

Sixth Grade Teachers

• Ro Carcaci• Julie Wetherill• Jennifer Frawley• Allison Bailey • Erin Prozzillo• Melanie Kiker• Amy Malone • Ken Rooney

Character Education

Four Pillars– Cooperation– Respect– Responsibility– Sportsmanship

Language Arts - Writing

– RELA– Exposure to all writing genres – Writing Rubric– Teacher and peer conferences– Grammar-New Program– Vocabulary and spelling – Yes…we encourage cursive writing!

Language Arts - Reading

– Making Meaning – Scholastic Reading Inventory - SRI– Class novels and self-selected novels– Mini-lessons on literary strategies– Book Clubs/Literature Circles– Response journals– Book projects– Conferences– Class discussions

Math Program

Curriculum– Problem Solving focus throughout– Middle School Math (McDougal Littell Course 1)

– Areas of study include:• graphing, fractions, integers, geometry,

decimals, measurement, ratio, proportion, percent, probability

• algebra introduced throughout

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Math

Assessment– Quizzes– Tests (chapter and quarterly)– Problem-solving activities (Daily and Weekly)– Performance tasks

- Homework – 3 points each - Children to check answers on-

line

Social Studies

Overview of topics– Constitution– Geography– Ancient Mesopotamia– Ancient Egypt & Nubia– Ancient China & India– Early Americas (Mayans, Incas,

Aztecs)

Social Studies

Assessment– Participation– Current Events– Projects– Quizzes and tests

Social Studies

Projects– Creating an authentic civilization– Sarcophagus– Debates /Trials– Travel brochure about an ancient

civilization– Computer/Self-selected projects

Science

Curriculum– Inquiry-based/hands-on– Units:

• Scientific Method• Variables (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS Kit)• Levers and Pulleys (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS

Kit)• Animal Adaptations / Biomes• Astronomy “Earth, Moon, and Sun” (Delta Science Kit)• Life Skills• HIV/AIDS

Science

Assessment– Observation and participation– Notebook checks– Quizzes (pop and announced)– Tests

• Written and performance based

– Lab Reports

Homework

o Math every night o Reading or Language Arts nightlyo Science & SS twice per week on avg.o Time Management skillso Personal responsibilityo Homework Book/Organization skillso All tests and quizzes must be signed

Elementary Performance Assessment

3 day process that allows students to celebrate their success in learning– Create a question– Research– Write report– Create Visual (Power Point)– Present

Practice begins in the fall Assessment in Spring

Middle School Transition

Goals for students: o Independence with HW, reading, &

writing; organizational skills; work ethic; personal responsibility

Course recommendations in spring Visits from Principal, Guidance

Counselors; we visit Holland Middle School in spring

Other Computer instruction/integration at least once

per week PSSA – Math and Reading beginning March

12th Scholastic Book Orders - Monthly

• Please make checks payable to “Scholastic”

Field Trips – one in each half of the school year School play this year Alice in Wonderland Check E-Friday Folder, HES, 6th Grade, and

individual class webPages for school info.

Thank You

Questions?– Always feel welcome to write us with questions or

concerns.

• rcarcaci@crsd.org• krooney@crsd.org• eprozzillo@crsd.org• jwetherill@crsd.org• abailey@crsd.org • mkiker@crsd.org• jfrawley@crsd.org