WelcomeParents & Students

• Please choose a desk and place personal materials inside

• All community materials should be placed in specified basket or closet

• Write name (first & last) on index card provided on desk– *Seats may change for the first day, but

materials will remain in specific desk.

Welcome to PCISWelcome to PCIS6th Grade

Mrs. Hamel

Mrs. Hamel• 8 years teaching experience• 3rd year at PCIS - 6th grade• 6 years teaching in NJ• West Chester University, PA

– BS Education - Minor: Reading• Georgian Court University, NJ

– Masters in Administration and Leadership in Education

                           

Questions• If at any time during the evening you have a question, please write it on an index card and drop it in the “Questions” bin.

• I will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.

Class Assignments

• Hamel – Math & Science

• McElroy – Language Arts

• SS – Homeroom teachers

Daily Schedule8:10 – 8:40 Homeroom8:40 – 9:40 Math or Reading9:50 – 10:20 Library/Guidance/Intervention10:20 – 10:50 Physical Education11:00 – 11:55 Science or Language12:05 – 12:30 Lunch12:40 – 1:20 Social Studies1:25 – 2:25 Math or Reading 2:30 – 3:30 Science or Language

3:40 Dismissal

Recreational ReadingAnd

Scores on Standardized Tests

% Rank Mins of Reading/Day

1.9 30

4.5 50

9.5 70

21.3 90

65 98

MathSaxon Math Series• 10 Power Up

– Review Basic Facts = foundation• 15 Direct Instruction – new lesson• 30 Independent/small group/ one

on one instruction• Test/Quiz after 5 lessons• HW every night

Science• Space and Earth Science

• NASA Explorer School– Coca Cola Space Science Center - Mission– Digital Learning Network– Planet Hopping– Video Conference with NASA (VA or CA)– Space related objectives cross curricular

Reading/ Language• Treasures Reading Program• ARI Strategies• Small group by level

(differentiated instruction)• Centers• Spelling & Mechanics

TechnologyAcross the Curriculum

– Computer Lab– ELMO Projector– Smart Board– LCD Presenter– SKYPE – Classroom Computers / Laptops– MAC integration with iPads

Responsive Classroom• Morning Meeting

– Author Roxanne Kriete• Greeting• Share

• Positive Reinforcement• Various Rewards

Hot topics!• Electronic Devices

*Phone calls will not be made home throughout the day by student.

*Any changes in dismissal should be made by 2:30 by calling main office.

• Dress Code• GUM• *Purses - in closet at all

times.• NO Medications!

Hot topics!• Facebook

– friends and family

• Birthdays – Meet your child in the

lunchroom.

Consequences

• Verbal Warning• Silent Lunch• Parent Behavior Notice• Call Parents• Conference with Parents &

Administrator

Grading Procedures

A = 90-100B = 80-89C = 70-79D = 60-69 F = 0 - 59

Please sign all graded papersin Falcon Folders

_____________Parent Signature

Falcon Folder• Graded papers received on Tuesday

evening– Papers will be stapled together with a

behavior notice on top.– Return all graded papers on Wednesdays to

be placed in permanent files.– Sign next to date & behavior notice– Progress Reports

Homework Policy• The students will have homework in Math and Reading

every night. This will consist of both reinforcement and skill building activities. (For example D.E.A.R. time in Reading and fact review in Math).

• All homework is written in a planner provided by the school. It will be reviewed and signed each day by Mrs. Hamel. Please you’re your child’s planner every night. This is how I know that you are aware of the daily homework and upcoming tests and projects.

• Homework is a grade and is a percentage in a student’s final semester grade. If a child misses a homework assignment, they will bring home a missing homework slip that is signed by me, the student, and then a parent.

Student Information Card

Name: ________________________ Birthday: _________________

Mother: __________________ Cell/Work phone:__________________

Home phone:__________________

Father: __________________ Cell/Work phone:__________________

Home phone:__________________

Child resides with:___________________

Parent Signature: ___________________

Guardian E-mail address:__________________________________________

Allergies: ______________________________________________________

Information Packet – 1st Day of School• Information card & parent survey

Contact Information

jhamel@pcboe.netDmcelroy@pcboe.net

School Phone(334) 298-8744 Room 407/405