Welcome to Parents’ Night

The EXMO TeamSarah Beth Haigler, Jill Sayre, Vi An Vo

& Sarah Weatherford

Introduction● ExMo Team in the Cafeteria

● Cross-teamers- please feel free to leave as needed

● Slides will be available on the ExMo team website later this week

Social Studies●Sarah Weatherford- weathes@hpisd.org

●Bachelor of Arts in History, Sociology, Education Certification in Social Studies - SMU ‘05

●Certificate of Global Education and Leadership - SMU ‘11

●Master of Liberal Studies, Humanities Concentration - SMU ‘14

Introduction to the World

• Study of all continents with country highlights

●Geography - 5 Themes of Geography, map skills

●Culture - art, language, history, religion, etiquette, food & celebrations

●Government - examples of limited & unlimited governments

●Economics - our interconnected world, industrialized, developing societies, Free Enterprise, Socialism, Communism

Social Studies● Major Assessments

●tests●projects

● Minor Assessments●quizzes

● Homework●check

student agendas or teacher online calendar

● Google Site● bit.ly/weatherfordmis● Google Calendar ● Class Documents● Online Resources

● Textbooks - online ●bit.ly/HPPearson●Sample login:

username- first.lastpassword-SW123456

Globally Competent Citizens● Investigate the World

●Heighten awareness and spark curiosity●Perspectives

●Understand what influences worldwide viewpoints

●Communicate Ideas●Collaboration, tech literacy, presentations, knowing our audience

●Take Action●Creativity and problem solving

LA

● Jill Sayre (sayrej@hpisd.org)

● B.A., U.C.L.A.● Working on: Masters in Elementary

Education, SMU

LAI’m passionate about . . . *promoting pleasure reading among kids*integrating technology to cultivate literacy*designing engaging lessons that challenge students to think, question, and form opinions

*encouraging creativity*expanding student writing

skills

LA – My GoalsGoal – Students will understand why

they are learning skills and concepts in L.A., see how the concepts/skills are connected, and have authentic opportunities for application.

Goal – Students will fall in love with at least one book this year and see it from the author’s perspective as well as the main character’s

LA - Expectations

● Students come prepared for class

● Students will produce Quality Work that reflects thinking, creativity, and pride

They will always have a book they are actively reading.

LA – Team-up● When your student reads, you read.

● Read aloud with your student – this makes it a shared experience and allows you to help AND be in the know

● Encourage your student to put maximum effort into work rather than focusing on just “getting it done”

Parent Recs● I Hear America Reading – Jim Burke

● Readicide – Kelly Gallagher

● Queen Bees & Wannabes – Rosalind Wiseman

● The Essential 55 – Ron Clark

Math● Sarah Beth Haigler (haigles@hpisd.org)● B.A. in Elementary Education – Baylor

University ● M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction in

Mathematics – Baylor University ● Gifted and Talented Certification

●Currently seeking my Master Math Teacher Specialization at SMU

General Math Information● Course Syllabus● Unit Rubrics● haigles@hpisd.org ● mis.hpisd.org● Post daily homework assignments on

webpage ● Post quizzes, tests, and major projects

on Google calendar

Math – Periods 1, 2 & 5● Creative projects and the use of

technology● TI Graphing Calculators ● Math Binder & Notes Journal ● Online Textbook

TAG Math – Period 4● We follow the 7th grade curriculum● Supplement with creative projects

and the use of technology (graphing calculators)

● Math Binder & Notes Journal ● Online Textbook

Math Team● Informational meeting:

● First Meeting: Thursday, September 17th ● Meet every week on Thursday from 3:15-

4:15● Attend various competitions throughout

the school year!

Science

● Ms. Vi An Vo– vov@hpisd.org● Bachelor of Arts @UNT in ‘98● Master of Education @SMU in ‘06● 12 hour SMU-Highland Park Gifted Teacher

Partnership● Certifications include:

● Elementary Education 1-6● Master Reading Teacher K-12● English as a Second Language K-12

Science

● Grade 6 science is interdisciplinary; however, much of the content focus is on physical science.

● The strands for Grade 6 include:● Scientific investigations and reasoning● Matter and energy● Force, motion, and energy● Earth and space● Organisms and environments

● 6th Grade Science and 6th Grade TAG Science is the same in learning standards. TAG includes changing the ability level and changing the content to differentiate instruction.

Science

Laboratory Time ● 40% or more/week

Emphasis on Technology● class set of iPad minis● digital textbook by

Discovery Education● Google Classroom

Communication CardsCommunication is the key!

•Calendar format - visual of weekly progress•It can serve as a foundation for conversations with your student about their strengths and weaknesses. •It gives parents a peek into the daily life of a student.

Technology● Chromebooks, iPads, Laptops● Google Apps for Education (GAFE)● Cell Phones in the Class/Parking

●Text messaging - before/after school

● E-readers or tablets for LA Novel

Responsibility

Responsibility is a learned behavior.

People learn best from experience.

Consequences are a part of learning.

6th grade is a wonderful opportunity to learn from experience and learn how to respond to consequences!

Email● We encourage students to email

teachers with questions or concerns about school work.

● This promotes self-advocacy skills and taking responsibility for their learning.

Google Calendar● ExMo Team

Calendar● Team and school

events● Content Area

Calendars● Tests, quizzes,

assignments, & homework

● Standard/TAG are different calendars

Make up work● Email Advisory teacher when absent● Teachers will work with students to

help them catch up on the work that was missed

● Students have one day for every day absent to complete make-up work

● 3 days or more- work is collected and available for pick-up in MIS Counseling Office

Advisory● Quiet working environment

● Work on homework – encouraged to complete math while they have access to Miss Haigler

● Visit teachers to receive one-on-one help● Visit the library● Work on the computer● Clean out locker

Grading Policy Two grades per core class:

●Content Grade: ●Major Summative Assessments (60%)●Minor Summative Assessments (40%)

●Conduct Grade: ●Assignments (33%)●Participation (33%)●Behavior (33%)

●Reteaching and Re-assessments ●Incompletes & Late Work

●Grading Policy “At a Glance” handout available

Work Habits (Conduct Grade)

●Conversion Scale: 4.0 E3.5 E3.0 S2.5 S2.0 N1.5 N1.0 U

Below 1 U

Save These Dates!● Open Team Meetings (Weds., 11:30-12:00)

●October 28th (5/6 AR)●January 13th (5/6 AR)●March 23rd (virtual meeting)

● Virtual Spring Open House (more information to come)

Follow Us on TwitterSarah Beth Haigler = MissHaigler1Sarah Weatherford = mrssweatherford●Text to: 40404●Message: is “follow” plus the teacher username

EX: follow DrHitzelberger

Thanks for joining us this evening!