Post on 31-Dec-2015
Sixth Grade at LincolnReach for the
STARS!
Mornings are full of learning!
We change classes in the morning.
Mrs. Timpke teaches Social Studies.
Mr. Ericksen teaches Writing.
Ms. Sume teaches Science.
CHANGE
Afternoons are exciting!
Reading and other language arts opportunities abound!
We have reading and math intervention and enrichment with the help of our tutors.
We also do math! Math rocks!
IMAGINE
We Teach Organization
Students need a backpack or bag. Students need a 1 ½ inch binder.
With 5 dividers They will keep notes and home work
BEHIND each subject’s divider. We will use a calendar planner sheet. The plastic communication pocket is for
notes and graded papers going home or back to school. Check it often and take out items that don’t need to be signed or returned.
RESPONSIBILITY
Grade level Expectations Read 30 minutes 5 nights a week and record
it!
Date/Minutes
Read
Book Title/Author
Summary (At least 3 sentences.)
Parent Initials
MondayDate ______ Minutes read ______
Name _______________________________ Week of ______________ Due on ____________
Reading Log for reading done outside school hours.This Reading Log is due each Monday and it is graded!
JRComplete Sentences!
CARING
Reading Log, continued
SundayDate ______ Minutes read ______
Goal: 150 minutes per week Total minutes read: ___________Did you meet your goal? Yes No Parent Signature ________________________________In three or more sentences, tell me about your favorite portion of what you read this week:
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Behavior Lynx Card – earn
Fabulous Friday activity with few punches!
Tickets – entered in Friday drawings!
Great Job!
Good Character
HONESTY
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Caring
Respect
Trustworthiness
Citizenship
Fairness
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Name ____________________________ Week of ___________ to ___________ SIGNATURE
bath
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Language Arts
Students complete one per term. Mrs. Timpke will teach
expectations and assign the type of book.
INTEGRITY
Book Reports:
Writing:
Students will write every day!There may be some writing
begun in school that will be worked on at home.
Science Fair All students do an
experimental project. We teach the
scientific method. We will work on it at
school, but some will need to be done at home.
Family support is needed.
CHARACTER
Country Report
This is a year-long project. Mrs. Timpke will make this assignment. Help will be given at school. Family support will be needed.
EXPLORE
Great Field Trips Science Movie
Ice Skating or some other fun activity
STARBASE (STEM) camp at Hill AFB
DREAM
Opportunities Home Team (student council) Orchestra Math/Science Olympiad Pentathlon Reflections (art)
FAIRNESS
Dress Code Official dress code is in the parent
handbook on the Lincoln website. Shorts/skirts need to be mid-thigh or
longer. No spaghetti straps. No see through tops. Shirts should be long enough to cover
the torso while sitting or bending. All underclothing should be covered.
DIGNITY
Graduation We have a formal graduation with
diplomas, medals, trophies, and ribbons Have your child set some goals:
Academic Behavior Character Improvement Leadership Participation
CITIZENSHIP
Volunteers Needed Math Tutoring M-Th in the afternoon. Reading Groups M-Th in the afternoon. Fabulous Friday fun activity from 12:55-1:25.
We need a coordinator and planners/helpers. Art on Friday from 11:50-12:35.
Need coordinator and helpers. Room Parents/Party Planners!/other
Sign up sheets are available at open house All month from teacher
RESPECT
Fun!
We love 6th graders!We have fun while learning:
Hands-on math and science Collaboration with peers Great school and grade level activities
EXCITEMENT