WELCOME TO SIXTH GRADE PARENTS’ NIGHT
Mr. Dane KressMr. Jason McAuliffeMiss Alexandra Ingram
September 17th, 2013
Who are the teachers?
Mr. Dane Kress
Phone # 610-473-1815
Email – [email protected]
Mr. Jason McAuliffe
Phone # 610-473-1804
Email – [email protected]
Miss Alexandra Ingram
Phone # 610-473-1826
Email – [email protected]
Curriculum
Reading and Language Arts Guided Reading Shared Reading Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Spelling & Grammar Word Work
Curriculum
Mathematics Guided small group instruction Whole group instruction Textbook website
www.pearsonsuccess.net
Curriculum
Science Variables Weather and Water Mixtures and Solutions Microworlds
Social Studies Canada Mexico Central America & the
Caribbean South America CNN for Kids
Assessment
Formative assessment Tests, quizzes Projects, reports, labs Grammar usage in daily work
and writing Standards Based Report Card Intervention and Enrichment
Organization
3-ring notebook with dividers Assignment Book Green Pine Forge Folder
Homework
Math homework - Monday-Thursday Spelling – Monday-Thursday, test Friday Science or Social Studies – 10 min review Reading – 20 min. per night Absentee work Missing or incomplete
homework
Behaviorial Expectations
THINK Take care of each other with kind words and actions. Help keep our school quiet and orderly. I follow staff directions. Need to be attentive and ready to
learn. Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
Supplies
Anti-bacterial wipes Tissues Bird Seed
Replacement Pencils and Pens Eraser caps or blocks Lined Paper Black Dry Erase Markers
Field Trip
New York City 1st or 2nd Tuesday in May One parent may participate Parent must have clearances Cost for parent: $70-$90 Cost for student: dependent on fund raising
Questions?