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1
Welcome to Back to School Night
  • Sixth Grade
  • Carolyn Gavaghan, Mrs. Kanetsky and Ozzie!
  • A-6

2
Contact Points
  • cgavaghan_at_crsd.org
  • Churchville Office (215) 944-1700
  • My voice mail (215) 944-1746
  • http//www.crsd.org//Domain/1501

3
Schedule
  • 910-915 Announcements
  • 915-925 Math/ELA Daily practice
  • 925-1015 Specials
  • M-Art, T-Music, W-Library, Th-Gym, F-Class
    meeting/Computers
  • 1015-1105 Soc. Studies- w/Mrs. Gavaghan
  • 1105-1200 Science- w/Mrs. Gavaghan
  • 1200-100 Recess/Lunch
  • 105-155 Math- w/ Mrs. Cooke
  • 200-330 Language Arts- Mrs. Gavaghan
  • 330-335 Pack-up/Dismissal

4
HOMEWORK
  • Teacherweb site- http//teacherweb.com/PA/CouncilR
    ock/Gavaghan/apt2.aspx
  • Shortcut found on my Churchville Teacher
    Website.
  • This site is maintained by the students.
    There are times when they will not be able to
    update the site. Therefore every student is still
    responsible for writing down homework on a daily
    basis.

5
Behavior Policy
  • CARES rules
  • Logical Consequences- Verbal warning, time out,
    buddy teacher, loss of privileges,
    teacher/parent/student conference, Restorative
    Circles, Pledge Ticket/Behavior Notice
  • Cell Phone Use- Use is prohibited during school
    hours. Students cannot make calls, receive or
    send texts, take pictures, etc.
  • Use of school phone- Only for transportation
    changes/clarification

6
Language Arts
  • JOURNEYS Program
  • Research-based, systematic instruction
  • Consistent curriculum grades K through 6
  • Focuses on 5 Big Ideas in Reading phonemic
    awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary,
    comprehension (National Reading Panel, 2000)
  • Cohesive program also includes reading, writing,
    word study, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and
    handwriting
  • Whole Class and Small Group direct instruction
  • Please see Ellen Wilsons website, our Literacy
    Specialist, for a full overview of the Journeys
    Program

7
Language Arts
  • Independent Reading- completed at home
  • 3-6 novels per marking period
  • Reading Log will be kept- 3 entries per week
    completed at home- Parent Signature necessary
  • Story Map completion necessary to receive credit
    for each novel.
  • Target pacing for 3 novels-Sept. 25st, Oct. 22nd,
    Nov. 15th
  • EPA- Elementary Performance Assessment
  • - In- school Research Project
  • March or April
  • Students develop a research question, then
    complete the project over a 3 day period.
  • Students are assessed in the areas of Process
    skills, Written Report, and Oral Presentation

8
Science
  • Core Units
  • Land Biomes and Animal Adaptations
  • Mrs. Gavaghan
  • Levers and Pulleys
  • Mrs. Cooke
  • Variables
  • Ms. Guerriero
  • Astronomy
  • Mr. Hinchey
  • Life Skills (CARES/Health topics)
  • All

9
Social Studies
  • Units of Study
  • Stone Age
  • Mesopotamia
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient China Ancient India
  • Mesoamerica
  • Current Events

10
Essential Questions
  • A. How and why do cultures interact, develop and
    change?
  • B. How does geography affect the growth and
    development of civilization?
  • C. What are the values and beliefs that have
    shaped government over time?
  • D. What impact does trade/economics have on the
    organization and daily life of people?

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