Back To School Night

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Back To School Night

• Welcome to the
• Laska/Kaleck
• Classroom!
• 2007-2008

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Brandon M.
Our Team!
Matt
Irina
Deanna
Su
Joey M.
Amanda
Josh
Brian
Marketa
Quinn
Heather
Zach
Aaron
Karly
Rob
Koli
Joely
Kayla
Anji
Michelle
Joey G.
Eddie
Jacob
Eric
Brandon H.
Meaghan
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Meet the Teachers

• Mrs. Laska Mrs. Kaleck
• Mrs. Raisch
• Miss Stilp

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Classroom Philosophy

• Challenging
• Creating success
• Nurturing
• Promoting teamwork
• Fostering independence
• Reaching potential
• Building self esteem
• Advocating for yourself

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Sixth Grade Curriculum
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Mathematics

• Statistics
• Algebra
• Decimals
• Measurement
• Patterns Number Theory
• Fractions
• Geometry
• Integers
• Ratio/Proportion/Percent/Probability
• Solids

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Language Arts/Reading

• Mini-Lessons
• District approved novels
• Making Meaning
• Response Journals
• Literature Circles
• Self-selected novels
• Bookmarks, Genre

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Language Arts/Writing

• Traits of Writing
• Mini-lessons
• Word Study
• Individual Conferences
• Peer Editing
• Required Writing Pieces
• Daily Writing
• Writing Process
• PSSA Domain Scoring Rubric

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Performance Assessment

• Formulate a research question
• References
• Research
• First Draft (1-2 pages)
• Visual
• Oral Presentation
• Time Frame 8 hours

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Homework

• Written on the board every morning and explained.
• 60 minutes per night
• High Expectations
• Tests/Quizzes - Sign and return.
• Missed homework - Made up at recess/clinic
• Homework IOU - filled out and signed by parent.
• Absences
• Student is responsible for completing missed
  homework and showing the teacher.

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Transition to Middle School

• Preparation
• Independence
• Study Skills
• Organization
• Responsibility
• Collaboration with NMS Staff
• Course Selection (Spring)

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Science
www.fossweb.com (The Foss Website)
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Science Continued

• Students
• Take notes.
• Required to keep notebooks organized and neat.
  (Science section of binder)
• Have an organized packet to record notes and
  perform experiments.
• Great deal of critical thinking.
• Work in groups and have assigned roles.
• Required to apply knowledge
• Responsible for reviewing notes and asking
  questions to clarify understanding.

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Science continued

• Assessment
• Classroom observations (performance based)
• Written response quizzes (about 4/marking period)
• Tests one per marking period

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Sixth Grade Activities

• Pretzel Sales
• Roller Skating Parties
• 6th Grade Socials
• 6th Grade Track Meet
• DARE instruction DARE Graduation

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Parent To Do List

• Please sign up for healthy snack if you havent
  done so already.
• Please sign up for a fall conference.
• Please complete the survey and hand it to the
  teacher.
• Fill in the index card with name and email
  address.
• Sign up to share expertise or read to our class.
• Consider signin up for the PTA in the lobby.

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Website

• Announcements
• Homework
• Contact Information
• Mrs. Laska
• blaska_at_crsd.org
• Mrs. Kaleck
• skaleck_at_crsd.org

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Thanks for Coming!

• We are greatful for having the opportunity to
  learn and grow work with your children.
• Heres to an AMAZING YEAR!