Mrs' Bolt

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SIXTH GRADE ORANGE HOUSE 2008-2009

• Mrs. Bolt
• Science Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Writing
• Mr. DeFelice
• Science Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Writing

• Mr. DiEmidio
• Mathematics
• Language Arts
• Mrs. Vaughn
• Mathematics
• Language Arts

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Our Schedule810 830 Homeroom830-1000
First Block1000-1130 Second Block1130-1205
Lunch/Recess1210-1250 1st Special1255-135
2nd Special140-305 Third Block
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Healthy Living A good breakfast and a good night
sleep helps kids stay focused, AWAKE, and fuels
the fire for the day.
Snacks for Birthdays and Classroom Parties are
welcome, however we ask parents to provide
healthy selections. Please be courteous to the
fact that some students have nut allergies.
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Responsibility Calendars

• Philosophy behind it - to help students monitor
  their personal behaviors and identify traits
  where there is room for improvement. This will
  help them to reach their personal best and be
  prepared for a Middle School environment.
• Communication tool between teachersTool to
  identify patterns in behaviors or areas in need
  of improvement
• Communication tool between teacher, student and
  parent

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• Agenda Books
• Excellent Parent/ Teacher Communication Tool
• Must be carried to each class
• Write NONE if there is no homework
• Responsibility Calendars are to be kept in the
  front

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HOMEWORKHomework is typically given on a daily
basis as determined by the teacher. It is
expected to be completed by the next school day
unless otherwise specified. Students are
expected to record homework assignments in their
agenda books. Homework assignments are available
on the teachers website.
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While You Were Outa.k.a.Make-Up Work

• While you were out folders are provided by each
  teacher. This is where assignments are kept for
  students who missed class.
• Students are responsible for gathering and
  turning in missed work. Students are allowed two
  days for each school day missed to complete
  assignments
• If missed classes are because of absence due to
  illness, Teacher Web can be checked for homework
  assignments and announcements.
• Students should pick at least 2 people who are
  capable of being their buddy.. They will keep
  them informed if they miss class time. They
  should be able to contact their buddy by phone
  and/or email.

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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• Everyone has the right to learn !
• Be Respectful
• Be Safe
• Be Responsible
• Be Fair
• Do your personal best every day ?

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Math Concepts
MathematicsMr. DiEmidio/Mrs. Vaughn

• Number Sense and Operations
• Algebraic Concepts
• Problem Solving
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data Analysis and Probability

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Language Arts

• Timeless Treasures
• Holistic instruction that focuses on skills and
  strategies to improve reading comprehension and
  vocabulary development.

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Components

• Reading Anthology
• Leveled Readers
• Skills and Strategies-Language practice book
• Spelling- Spelling practice book
• Grammar-Language Handbook
• Novels-Independent reading
• MAP Testing

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LA Skills/ Strategies

• Use decoding / phonics
• Make and confirm predictions
• Create Mental Images
• Self-Question
• Summarize
• Read Ahead
• Reread to Clarify
• Use context to confirm meaning
• Use text structure
• Adjust reading rate

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Social StudiesMrs. Bolt/Mr. DeFelice

• India
• China
• Greece
• Rome

• Map Skills
• Early Man
• Egypt
• Mesopotamia

• For each civilization the students will learn
• How the ancient civilization is different from
  life today.
• How the ancient civilization emerged.
• The impact of change on the early civilization.
• Factors that caused the down falls of each
  civilization.

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ScienceMrs. Bolt/Mr. DeFelice
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Materials

• Students are expected to keep their materials
  neat and organized.
• Students are responsible for books assigned to
  them. Books should be covered at all times.
• Headings (first and last name, date and subject)
  are required on all assignments.

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• Field Trips
• We are slated to take three trips throughout
  this school year.
• 1st University of Pennsylvania Museum
• of Anthropology and Archaeology
• 2nd The Aquarium at Camden
• 3rd-Brandywine Picnic Park

• We need parent volunteers to chaperone these
  trips.
• It is Avon Grove School Districts policy to
  obtain child abuse clearances before being able
  to volunteer in the classroom or chaperone any
  field trips.
• If you are interested in obtaining clearance for
  the school year please stop by the office to pick
  up the necessary forms.
• When you receive your paperwork back from the
  state, send it into the AGIS office they will
  copy it, keep it on file, then return the
  original to you.

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Thank You for sharing your child with us over
these next 175 days. We hope that this year will
be a wonderful experience for all.It is a
privilege to work with you and your child. If you
have any questions or concerns, or if there is
anything that we can do to help your child have a
meaningful experience this year, please contact
us.

• Mr. DeFelice adeFelice_at_avongrove.org
• Mrs. Bolt kbolt_at_avongrove.org
• Mrs. Vaughn kvaughn_at_avongrove.org
• Mr. DiEmidio adiemidio_at_avongrove.org