Welcome to 6th Grade Math/Science Mrs. Flores Room D113

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Welcome to 6th Grade Math/ScienceMrs.
FloresRoom D113
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About Me

• BA in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach,
  Multiple Subjects Credential Program from Cal
  State Fullerton, Masters Degree in Education from
  Chapman University
• 17th year teaching, 9 years in 5th grade, 6 years
  in 4th grade, 2nd year in 6th
• 2nd year at DMMS
• Dance Teacher
• Married with 2 children daughter in 7th grade,
  son in 5th grade

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6th Grade

• Big change for the students coming to middle
  school!
• Separated from the 7th and 8th graders
• Encourage responsibility, independence, and
  self-esteem

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CurriculumMath 6 Topics include fractions,
decimals, percent, geometry, probability, and
algebra. Students will be responsible for
keeping a math notebook. Each day the students
will complete a warm-up, class notes, and
homework. Text Prentice Hall Mathematics,
California 6th Grade Math, 2009Pre-Algebra
Topics include algebraic expressions and
integers, properties, decimals, fractions,
exponents, ratios, proportions, percent,
multi-step problems, linear/nonlinear functions
and graphing, spatial thinking, geometry, data
analysis and probability. Students will be
responsible for keeping a math notebook. Each
day the students will complete a warm-up, class
notes, and homework.Text Prentice Hall
Mathematics, California Pre-Algebra,
2009Science 6 Sixth grade science focuses on
earth science. We will be studying the topics of
geology, meteorology, oceanography, and ecology.
Students will be responsible for keeping a
science notebook. The students must keep all
class work and homework assignments in their
science notebook.Text CPO Science, CPO Focus on
Earth Science
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Materials Needed

• Below are items you will need this year for 6th
  grade math and science.  Please have all items
  ASAP!
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• Two single subject spiral notebooks, 11 inches
  by 8.5 inches ( one for math and one for
  science). Make sure it is this size!!
• Glue sticks
• Pencils (Always have several)
• Highlighter
• Ruler
• Erasable pens (blue or black)
• Red pens (for correcting)
• Colored pencils
• Scissors
• 3 by 5 index cards
• Markers
• White board marker and eraser (old sock or piece
  of cloth will do)
• Loose leaf college ruled paper

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Grading Policies

• Grades will be calculated using a weighted
  average.
• Math Science
• Tests 50 Tests 50
• Notebook 20 Notebook 20
• Quizzes/Projects 20 Quizzes/Projects 20
• Homework 10 Homework/Labs 10
• Extra Credit is not given.

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Notebooks

• Notebooks need to be at school every day.
• Notebooks must be 11 x 8 ½ (or larger)
• Notebooks must be complete. When a student is
  absent, it is important that the student make-up
  the notes/work missed
• Please check notebooks nightly for completion and
  initial.

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Homework

• Students will be assigned math homework Monday
  thru Thursday. Occasionally, a math assignment
  or project will need to be completed over the
  weekend. The homework will be checked and/or
  collected and graded for completeness (100
  effort) and neatness. To receive credit for the
  work, students must write the problem (in
  pencil), and show all their work.  It is not
  acceptable to write the answers only.
  Corrections must be made in ink.
• Homework is due at the beginning of class. Late
  homework will not be accepted. A checkmark will
  be given in your childs notebook for each
  assignment that is complete. If an assignment is
  incomplete, an I will be written. You can
  check your childs agenda daily to ensure
  homework has been completed.

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Projects

• Expect projects in both math and science
• Math 2-4 projects scale drawings, fraction
  flip-book, math A-Z book (possibilities)
• Science 2-4 projects Earths core

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Agenda

• All students will be issued an agenda. This is
  an important tool for success during the middle
  school years. Homework assignments will be
  written on the board for students to copy into
  the agenda. Please check your students agenda
  daily for completeness, and sign daily when the
  work is complete. If your child was unable to
  copy down the homework assignment due to an
  absence, you can always check the class website.

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Donations Needed!!

• Colored copy paper (lots!!)
• Tissue
• Glue sticks
• 8 ½ x 11 one subject spiral notebooks
• Colored pencils
• Markers
• Felt tip pens
• Treats for prizes
• Anti-bacterial Wipes

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Communication

• It is very important that home/school
  communication be maintained! One of the best
  ways to communicate with me is by email
  sflores_at_murrieta.k12.ca.us. I will get back to
  you as soon as possible regarding your questions
  or concerns. Aeries is also available for you to
  check your students grades and assignment
  completion as well. Checking both the agenda and
  notebooks will also keep you up-to-date as to
  what is getting covered in class. Together we
  will make 6th grade a successful year for your
  child.
• Available before/after school for conferences.
• Phone number 951.304.1885, ext. 3523 Please
  call only before or after school to avoid
  classroom disruptions.

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Thank you!

• Thank you for taking the time to come tonight to
  learn more about your childs education.
• Looking forward to a great year!