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Back to School Night
• Sign inSign-up for Newsflash on back computers.Sign up for both teachers. See signage.
• Pick up Packet Packets are in ABC order by last names. Students please turn in completed forms
by Monday, August 5th. (Homework Pass)
• Welcome Letter Enjoy the Welcome Letter from our old 6th
graders; Please leave for the next class.
Welcome to 6th Grade
Mrs. HaddockRoom A-4
Math/ Science
Mrs. GuerraRoom A-3
Language Arts/ Social Studies
Contact Information
Mrs. Haddock and Mrs. GuerraClass Hours: M – F: 7:20–4:00Phone: (909) 803-3300
Teacher Web Addresses:http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Mrsguerra
http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Mrshaddock
Assignments• Posted
All assignments are posted on the white board
and on the class Teacher Web.
• Homework Assigned Monday – Thursday. Occasionally, over the weekend. Teacher Web: Check daily, your homework may
change.
• Due Dates All homework is due the following day, unless
otherwise stated. For full credit turn in class work on time.
Students Homework Schedule
15 minutes looking for the assignment
11 minutes calling a friend to get the assignment
23 minutes explaining to parents why the teacher is mean and really doesn’t like children
8 minutes in the bathroom
10 minutes getting a snack
7 minutes finding the right song on their I-pod.
6 minutes telling the parent their teacher never explained the homework
10 minutes telling Mom or Dad that they didn’t do the problem right because they weren’t there
when the teacher taught it.
• Reality: Expect 1-1½ hours nightly
Attendance• Absences
Regular attendance and timeliness is crucial.VacationsAppointments after 1:00
Check ESPRI/ Teacher Web/ Call a friend Students are responsible for making up all
classwork and tests. Classwork
Due the following Monday.Tests-
Due the following Tuesday before or after school
• OfficeCall and notify the office before 8:30 a.m. to
pick up work between 2:30-4:00 p.m. daily.
Holt Math: Numbers to Algebra
Standards are unpacked, taught and then reinforced.
MUST KNOW MULTIPLICATION FACTS 0-12
• Students will be given tools, apply their knowledge, and demonstrate reasoning through journaling, problem solving, computation.
• White boards-practice
• Help table “The dumbest question is the one not asked”
• Assessments Quizzes and Unit tests Free Response (Reasoning / Application) Most Unit Tests have “Quick Checks”
• Computer Math Animal Watch
Holt Science: Earth Science• Directed Reading
• Cooperative Groups
• Science Binder
• Assessments Quizzes after each section (Open Book) Study Guides / Chapter Tests
• Science Camp - PALI Mountain February 10-12, 2014 Cost: $250.00 Due: Jan. 10th Parent Meeting: Nov. 20th. Wed. before Thanksgiving Payments: http://www.ezschoolpay.com $50.00 increments (11/22, 12/6, 12/19, 1/10, 1/17)
Family Life Spring
Classroom Management
Expectations Be responsible for you actions.
Positive It is a positive, safe environment for ALL students.
Challenging (Making Excellence A Necessity) We encourage all students to take a risk and
challenge themselves in all they do.
Rewarding Rewards
• Drawing• Treasure Chest• Praise• Phone calls home• Treats
Elective Classes
• Spanish
• Animation
• Agriculture
• Cooking / Sewing
• Art
• Careers
• Band (Year round elective)
• Learning Lab / Coyote Academy
• Design
• Typing
• Poetry
• Design
TrafficWalk Avoid expensive tickets – Follow the rules.Practice Safety-please don’t tell your child to
run across the street to get into your car.Be nice to the Crossing GuardPick up your child in front of MPR, Day
Creek, or on Coyote Drive in front of grassy area. Do not pick up your child in front of the office by the flag pole.
First Day of School
What do I need on Monday?Students should leave all hardback books at
home.Bring sharpened pencils, grading pen, paper,
subject binders etc. Teacher Packet: Return completed white
forms, parent contact card and to your homeroom teacher. (Homework Pass)
Yellow Manila Envelope - School PaperworkSack lunch if you don’t want to wait in a long
lunch line. Come to school with a good attitudeBe ready to learn
Helpful 6th grade hints:Put your name on your paper.Know your multiplication facts.
ExtrasParent Conferences
November 4-8th
Parent Helpers Copying 1 day bi-weekly
Donations Posted on each door
Thank you for Coming !
Middle school is an exciting and challenging time for both students and parents as it is a bridge between the elementary and high school years. It is our goal to help make this transition as smooth as possible as well as provide the best educational experience as we possibly can.