Welcome to 6Welcome to 6thth Grade Grade Navarrete ParentsNavarrete Parents

Jennifer Fox, Kelly Miller & Joanne Terrell

• Welcome• Introduction• Schedules• Academics• Homework• Behavior

Expectations• Child’s Progress• Communication• Other Information

Schedule• 8:35-10:05 Period One• 10:05-10:15 Period Two

(Library check out as scheduled from 10:40-10:55)

• 10:15-10:30 Recess• 10:30-12:05 Period Two• 12:05-12:45 Lunch• 12:45—2:30 Period Three

(Computer Lab as scheduled from 2:00-2:30)

• 2:35-3:05 Block

Math-Common Core•Daily Review•Skills Based Groups•Math for Today •Computation Review•Hands-on Exploration of Concepts•Problem Solving•Math Games and Challenge Work It is very important students have their basic facts mastered.

Decimals/fractions/percents

Geometry

Probability & Statistics

Algebra

Measurement

Integration of the above topics

Reading• Common Core• Houghton Mifflin Series

(textbook, leveled readers, intervention, advanced materials)

• Emphasis on non-fiction• Literature Study (whole

class and small group)• Reading Roles• Reading Response Journals• Comprehension Activities• Reading Strategies• Vocabulary (across content

areas)• Variety of Literary Genres• Independent Reading (AR)

Accelerated Reader• Students are tested quarterly and assigned a

reading range and goal each quarter. They should choose appropriate books in their reading range.

• There are many research studies that correlate the amount of time students read independently to success in school.

• Please provide the structure and support to encourage your child to read, read and read!

• Reading incentives will offered quarterly for students who meet quarterly goals.

• “Millionaires” will also be recognized at the Character Counts assemblies.

Language• Common Core• Weekly Spelling • Vocabulary• The Writing Process• 6 Traits• Grammar• Daily Language Practice • Different Genres (personal narratives,

persuasive, expository, informative, etc.)• Journals • Essays, reports, poetry, letters, etc.

Science• Scientific Process• Solar System• Earth & Space Science• Environmental Science• Weather• Physical Science• Electricity• Life Science• Inquiry Skills• History and Nature of Science• Science Fair Project

– Volunteers Needed!

Social Studies

• Geography• World History• Mapping Skills• Ancient Civilizations• Government• Country Reports• World Fair• Economics • BIZTOWN• Current Events-CNN

Field Trip Opportunities

May include some or all:

Your tax credit donations provide these opportunities and more!

Tax Credit DonationWhat is it?• An opportunity to direct your tax money directly to your child’s classroom• Married filers up to $400, single filers can donate $250 but ANY

AMOUNT YOU DONATE IS APPRECIATED!• The contribution amount offsets your Arizona tax obligation

Example: when calculating your taxes you find that you owe the state $200. Make a $200 tax credit donation to CUSD/Navarrete/6th grade and pay zero in state taxes.

If you do not owe any money in taxes, make a donation and get it back later as a refund!

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Biztown• Parent volunteers

needed!• Hands-on learning where

students hold jobs, manage money, learn economic principles and even do a little shopping

• Funding: tax credit donations needed

• To learn more about Biztown: http://www.jaaz.org/programs/biztown/

Homework• Students will record all assignments in

their planners. Parents must check and sign off daily. Students will be encouraged to keep planners up to date and signed through classroom incentives.

• Homework will be assigned on a daily or weekly basis.

• Students who do not bring their homework will suffer a loss of privileges and points.

• Homework will be a part of the overall grade.

• Per district guidelines, homework should not exceed 60 minutes per night

• Classroom assignments that are not finished during time provided are expected to be completed as homework.

If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home.

~Anonymous Teacher

Behavior Expectations

• Navarrete Discipline Plan • Classroom Management Plan (3 levels)

– Verbal Warning– Conference with teacher/think about it slip

to be sent home (parent contact)– *Referral to office* If students are engaging in repeated

bullying behaviors, office referral and parent contact is mandatory

• Classroom Rules– Mutual Respect (people and property)– Attentive Listening– Be Prepared– Everyone has the right to learn

OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program

• Highest honors by the Violence Prevention Model Program

• Researched based program with proven effectiveness

• Focus is on the individual, classroom, school and community as a whole

• Established school anti-bullying rules, interventions and classroom meetings

Progress• Student reflection/self-evaluation• Progress reports • Infinite Campus online gradebook • Report cards (quarterly)• Conferences (Fall and Spring)• Weekly spelling and reading

comprehension tests• Class Assignments/Projects• Please email your concerns directly

to the appropriate teacher

Communication

• Classroom website will be updated regularly.• Classroom news will communicated electronically unless

otherwise requested.• Email is often the most convenient way to communicate

questions or concerns.• If you need to relay a message to your child at school,

please contact the office before 2:00.• Conferences will be scheduled two times per year. If you

need to meet sooner, please contact us via telephone or email.

Help Wanted!• Classroom volunteers• Biztown (we will need approximately 6-8

parents to help make this event a success)• Field trips (to be determined)• Guest visitors (any special skill you would like

to share???)• PTO• Art Masterpiece

Miscellaneous

• Classroom Websites: http://www.cusd80.com/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=2920&ChannelID=2963&DirectoryType=6

• Navarrete Website: http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/2920

• Tax Credit Donations: https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca/

• Lunch Accounts: https://www.mylunchmoney.com/

• Accelerated Reader Book Lists (AR): www.arbookfind.com

•  E-Alerts: Stay in the loop and be alerted to important classroom and school updates:  http://insight.dev.schoolwires.com/HelpAssets/C2Assets/C2Guides/C2EAlertsParents.pdf 

• Infinite Campus: Resource for STUDENTS and parents to keep up on assignments and grades

from their computers and mobile devices.  http://www.cusd80.com//site/Default.aspx?PageID=38658  

Questions???Questions???

If we run short on time and do not get to your question, please communicate your questions on the paper provided or email your child’s teacher(s).