Open HouseSeptember 17, 2014

Ms DeTrolio - 6th Grade

Our classOur class))……

Classroom SupportClassroom Support

• We will have classroom support this year from:

• Mrs. Nolan and Mrs. Crabtree

Our classroom rules!

*Each student has signed the classroom rules, they are on the front board.

1. Be respectful.

• Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Look at the person who’s talking.

• Respect others’ property.

• Don’t talk when others are speaking.

2. Try your hardest.

3. Stay organized.

4. Follow the Core Values.

Homework Policy• Each night during the week, students are expected to spend ~1 hour on homework. • Please contact me with any concerns.

Missing Work Log• If a student is missing a homework

assignment, he/she must sign the Missing Work Log by writing the assignment and the reason why it was not turned in. If a

student signs the Missing Work log 3 times in one month, I will be in contact with you.

*Missing homework will be completed during recess.

Overview of AcademicsMath

Harcourt• place value and number theory• problem solving• decimals, division and multiplication of

decimals• fractions, addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division of fractions• measurement and geometry• pre-algebra

Overview of AcademicsEnglish Language Arts

Reading Street• inclusive reading, writing, language, and spelling• appreciation of literature• poetry, non-fiction, plays• trade books- reading groups & whole class• book reports each term• “Daily Bite” daily practice• research and note-taking

Overview of AcademicsSocial Studies

Houghton Mifflin

• world cultures• world geography• Country Reports

Overview of AcademicsScience

Discovery Works• Bournedale preparation: ocean life,

pond study, various ecosystems• Changing Earth• Cells and Microbes• Solar System & Beyond

Student PlannersStudent Planners• Each student is expected to write each

day's assignments in his/her planner each school day. All assignments are written on the front board.

• All homework and notices are sent home in your child's homework folder.

• The daily assignments are posted on the class webpage.

www.wrentham.k12.ma.usClick: Classrooms Grade 6 Ms

DeTrolio

Sixth Grade Reports

• Country Report: after February vacation

• D.A.R.E. graduation speeches

• Book reports and various reports in science, social studies, and ELA

Extra HelpExtra Help•Extra help will be available starting after Camp Bournedale.

•Students may come into school from 7:45-8:10 for extra help or to prepare for an upcoming test/quiz.

Tests & QuizzesTests & Quizzes• every Wednesday - Vocabulary Quiz• every Friday - Spelling Test• Daily Bite tests occur every five school

days.• ALL GRADES UNDER 80 (B-)MUST BE

SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIANMath, Science & Social Studies tests &Math, Science & Social Studies tests &

quizzes will be given during/after quizzes will be given during/after importantimportant

concepts.concepts.

Term 1 ends Friday, November 7th :

Report cards sent home Friday, November 21st. Fall Conferences are scheduled for Monday,

November 24th (afternoon) and Tuesday, November 25th (evening).

Term 2 ends Friday, March 6th:

Reports cards should go home on Friday, March 20th.

Spring Conferences are scheduled for April 14th (afternoon) and April 16th (evening)

Term 3 ends Friday, June 5th:Report cards will go home the last day of school.

MCAS DatesMCAS DatesELA Reading Comprehension

(2 Sessions)TBD (March 23rd-April 6th)

Grades 6 Mathematics (2 Sessions)

TBD (May 4th-May 19th)

Field TripsField Trips• Camp BournedaleCamp Bournedale: October 6th-

10th • Please read the letter from Mrs.

Cashman in your folders regarding medication at Bournedale.

• CHAPERONES: We NEED chaperones. Sign up sheets are on the white board after this presentation.

•A Christmas Carol play - December

D.A.R.E.D.A.R.E.

•Begins in late Fall•Weekly classes with Sergeant Smith

•Graduation in May

Birthday Celebrations

• Due to the Wellness Procedure, birthdays will be celebrated once a month. Typically, birthday celebrations will be held the last Friday of the month.

• We are a peanut free classroom. All treats must be nut free snacks. Thank you!

CORI Forms

•If you are interested in chaperoning at Camp Bournedale or helping out in our classroom, you must fill out a CORI form.

Roderick Picture DayRoderick Picture Day

Friday, October 24Friday, October 24thth

FYI- Delaney Picture Day- Thursday, October 23rdFYI- Delaney Picture Day- Thursday, October 23rd

Principals’ Coffee

• Friday, November 14, 2014

• Friday, January 30, 2015

• Friday, March 27, 2015

• Friday, May 29, 2015

**Please be aware that all Principals’ Coffees will be held at 8:30 AM in the Vogel Auditorium.

*Respect*Responsibility*Collaboration*Communication*Continuous Growth & Learning*

Parent/Teacher Communication

Newsletters are sent bi-weekly.Please do not hesitate to contact mewith any questions and/or concerns.

e-mail: detroliol@wrentham.k12.ma.usvoicemail: (508)384-5435 ext. 3300

A Note from Mr. Grenham…

Please remember to write a dismissal

note if your son/daughter will begetting picked up to avoid calls tothe main office during the day.

Thank you!

Who am I?Who am I?Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's

degree in Animal Science

Graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s in Elementary Education

I am certified in Elementary Ed and Educational Leadership

This is my 13th year teaching in Wrentham- 2nd year in 6th grade

I have also worked in Attleboro at Hyman Fine Elementary School and for DODDS in Yokosuka, Japan at The Sullivans’ School

Folder Folder ReminderReminderPlease fill out the following forms:Please fill out the following forms:

Note Card (email and phone number)Note Card (email and phone number)If you have any questions or concerns, please write it down on the back. Please put the card into the box tonight. I will be in contact with you.

“ “Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on Do You Know Your Child” and leave it on

their desktheir desk

Please sign up for a conference timePlease sign up for a conference time

Thank you for Thank you for

coming to Open House!coming to Open House!