Welcome to Punahou School
Class of 2017
Welcome to Sixth Grade!
Pop Quiz!(How well did you read the 6th
Grade Handbook?)
Question #1
There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are
they?
(1)Work hard(2)Have respect for
others
Question #2
Fill in the blank:Students must wear
tops that have a __________ or a ____________.
Students must wear tops that have a collar or a crew
neckline.
Question #3
How many days/nights is Camp Timberline?
Four days and three nights
Question #4
What time is lunch for 6th graders?
11:15 a.m.
Question #5
Generally speaking, how many minutes of
homework a night does a 6th grader have?
(Anywhere from ____ to ____ )
About 60 to 90 minutes
Our Sixth Grade Community
• Shares a Sixth Grade Facility• Has a Common Curriculum• Participates in Common Experiences
•Tie Dye T-Shirts•Environmental/Community Service
•Class Picnic•Camp Timberline
• Participates in a common Chapel and Advisory Program
Students have a Homeroom and Switch Class
A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair. Two teams occupy one floor
in Case.
Our Sixth Grade Community
Is Made Up of Three Teams– Ka Honua O Weinberg (1st Floor)
•Mrs. Umeda & Mrs. Teske•Mr. Smart/Mr. Tam & Ms. Edwards
– Ka Lani O Weinberg (2nd Floor)•Mrs. Robles & Mrs. Ching•Mrs. Chang & Mr. Copeland
– Ka Pueo O Wodehouse•Mrs. Kano & Ms. Eisold•Ms. Chong & Mr. Eliashof
First Day of School: August
26
School Day Hours
8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
School Offices Open
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Drop-Off
and
Pick-Up
Wodehouse Hall
6-205 & 2066-207 & 208
Weinberg HallLower Level
6-101, 102, 103, & 104Upper Level
6-201, 202, 203, & 204
First Day Activities 8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-9:30 All School Convocation
9:30-11:15 Homeroom/Team Time
11:15-12:00 Lunch & Recess 12:00-1:45 Orientation & Campus Tours
1:45-2:30 Chapel
2:30-2:45 Homeroom & Dismissal
Lockers
Locks are assigned on the first day of
school and are used during
students' three years in Case Middle School.
Books & Planners Distributed in Class
Physical Education
Did you purchase your child's PE uniforms?
Punahou Bookstore Hours
Wednesday, 8/18 & Thursday, 8/197:30-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m.
Friday, 8/20 (Admissions Day): Closed
Monday, 8/23: 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 8/24 & Wednesday, 8/25: Closed
Note: No exchanges on PE uniforms. Please know your child's size prior to purchasing. No try-ons during Wednesday, 8/18 and Thursday, 8/19 due to Academy Registration.
Cafeteria & Lunch
Lunch TimeHome lunch or cash for August 26, 27,
and 30~~~~~
ID pictures taken on Friday, August
27
Changes for 2010• Align with 7th & 8th grade• Options: Choice of 3 entrees,
potato bar, soup, sandwiches, special of the day (teri burger, hot dog or chicken patty), salad bar• NO snack bar privileges • ID card functions as a charge card
Dress Code
Dress Code• All tops must have a collar or crew neckline, be long enough to tuck in, and fit comfortably (not tight-fitting)• Skirts, shorts, dresses must be at least knee length• No midriffs or underwear (including bra straps) showing• No clothing with offensive graphics/language• No extreme hairstyles• Footwear is required
What is Appropriate?
What is NOT Appropriate?
Reporting PeriodsFirst Trimester: August 26 to November 15
• Parent - Teacher Conference• Written Progress Report
Second Trimester: November 16 To February 24• Parent - Teacher Conference (upon request)• Written Progress Report
Third Trimester: February 25 To June 2• Written Progress Report
Note: 6th grade report cards do not contain letter grades
September 1 & 2
Laptop Rollout
Communication
Do you have an ePunahou account? This online community provides general information and as well as specific resources under "Parent" and "PFA" tabs. To receive your login and password, e-mail [email protected] and include your full name, child's full name, and graduation year.
Parent Meeting for
Laptop Rollout
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m.
Twigg-Smith Pavilion
Sixth Grade Parent Night
(formerly known as Open House)Thursday, September
23
Parent-Teacher Communication
(1)Contact your child's teacher first; if via e-mail, send me a copy.
(2)Take advantage of fall conferences.
(3)Other conferences may be scheduled at parent or teacher request ("roundtables").
(4)Encourage self-advocacy by having your child go directly to their teacher with questions.
How We Can Work As a Team
• Parents– Provide time and
place for school work
– Chores at home help develop a sense of responsibility
– Limit and monitor electronic use at home
– Communicate with teachers & supervisor
• Teachers & Supervisor– Set guidelines and
clear expectations– Support the unique
developmental needs of each child as they learn and grow during these adolescent years
– Communicate with parents
PhoneOffice: 945-2479
Secretary (Mrs. Athans-Quon)944-5819
Websiteiws.punahou.edu/user/tchow-hoy