Welcome to 6th Grade!!Open House

August 28, 2014

Meet Miss Danser!!

• Certified to teach Elementary (K-6), Early Childhood (N-3)– Graduated from University of Pittsburgh at

Johnstown in 2009– Received Certificate to teach Early Childhood in

2012 from Edinboro University

• This is my 3rd year teaching in the Greater Latrobe School District.– I was a long term substitute teacher in 2nd grade at

Mt. View from August 2013-January 2014– I was a Classroom Assistant at Baggaley Elementary

2012-2014• Team Teaching, Reading Intervention, Skill Remediation

(K-6)

• Email: amanda.danser@glsd.us• Phone: (724) 539-4531

Meet Miss Danser!!

6th Grade Expectations

• Homework Policy (Highlight System)• Compliment Chain and “Caught You” tickets• Friday Folder– Please check every Friday!– Keep papers at home!– Sign and send with your child on Monday!

• Assignment Notebook– Please check daily, as this is a great way to

communicate.

GLSD Website• www.glsd.us• BES main page• Miss Danser’s page• Story Town • GoMath!• Science Fusion• Think Central Resources – Student log-in– BES short-cut

Think Central

• http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do

• Login Information: Your standard login information is comprised of the following...Username: Your network username is the last two digits of your graduation year, the first four (4) letters of your last name, and the first four (4) letters of your first name.

EX) A student named Alexander Smith who graduates in 2014 Username: 14smitalex

Password: Your password is “gL” (case sensitive) followed by your six-digit student ID

EX) gL111014

Science Fusion Go Math!

Storytown

GO Math!

• Sixth grade math is exciting!! • Common core standards that cover:1) Fractions, decimals, and percents2) Algebra (order of operations, one step equations, writing

and interpreting algebraic expressions and equations)3) Geometry (volume, surface, and area)4) Measurement (conversions)5) Data Analysis and Probability • Look for your child’s math binder every night!

Science Fusion

• New science program found on Think Central.• Includes hands-on labs, digital lessons, and

interactive reading activities that encourages critical linking.

• Science Fusion Video • Modules: Ecology and the Environment, The

Dynamic Earth, and Sound and Light

Story Town

• Weekly stories from the anthology series– Weekly Robust vocabulary and Grammar lessons– Weekly focus skills (plot and setting, figurative

language)– Tests on the Smart Response system– Spelling lists with logical patterns (short vowel sounds)– Novel units each quarter (Hatchet, Number the Stars,

Maniac Magee, and Where the Red Fern Grows)

Home-School Connection

• We need your help!• Volunteer Opportunities:– Math tutoring groups (12:05 – 12:45)– Field Trips– Teacher prep work at home or school

• PTO Clearance Packet– Due by September 30th!

Remind

• https://www.remind.com/• Remind is a simple way to stay informed and

up-to-date with what’s happening in our class.• When you join, you will receive a one way text

message or email of class information.• Your phone number will not be shared with

myself or anyone else in the class.

6th Grade CAMP and Reality Tours

• There will be a 6th grade CAMP meeting on September 23rd for all three elementary buildings in the high school auditorium. More information will be coming home!

• Dates of BES CAMP: May 13th – 15th • Reality Tours: (Latrobe Municipal Building)

Before you leave….

• On the kidney table you can find:– Open House sign in sheet– Sign up sheet for parents interested in helping with small

math group tutoring– Math/Reading tutoring sign up– General info sheet– Title 1 info sheet– Scavenger Hunt for extra credit

• Visit the Encore teachers!• Visit the Book Fair in the library!• Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale!

Thank You For

Attending!