Back to SchoolMiss Wright

6th Grade 2014-2015

Miss Nicole Wright

All About the Teacher

Family

• Born and raised right here in Davis County

• Second child out of four

• Have two sisters and a brother

• One niece (who I absolutely adore!)

Education

• Graduated top 5% of high school class from CHS in 2007

• Graduated cum laude with Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Health from USU in 2011

Teaching Experience

• Taught in Idaho Falls for two years

• 5th and 6th grade• Advanced Reading

(6th-8th grade)• Leader in Me

Emphasis• Technology

Integration Mentor

Last Year

• Joined the Mountain View Family in February to finish off the year.

• So glad to be back again this year!

2014-2015

This Year

Fun Things Planned• Studying “stems”-

Greek, Latin, Germanic, Old English Root Words

• Ancient Civilizations with projects like Greek Olympics, Medieval Feasts, and much more!

• Space• Microorganisms• Heat, Light, and Sound

What are we learning and when? (Tentative)

Subject Details

8:50-9:00 Warm Up Daily Starter, Announcements, Trivia

9:00-9:50 Math Working on DESK Standards for Math 6th Grade

9:55-10:45 PREP Time Music, Computers, PE, Library

10:50-11:30 Writing Preparing for SAGE Test. Narrative Writing, Informative Writing, and Argumentative Writing

11:30-12:35 Language Arts Focus on things like Reading, Research, Comprehension, Stems, Spelling, small groups, integration of Social Studies/Science

12:35-1:15 Lunch Students eat balanced meal

1:15 -1:20 Read Aloud Teacher shows proper reading skills through class novel.

1:20-2:10 Science Heat, Light, Sound, Microorganisms, Astronomy

2:10-2:30 Recess Students get much needed break

2:30-3:15 Science/Social Studies Students learn about ancient civilizations, Middle Ages, Renaissance, WWI, WWII

3:15-3:25 Planners/Clean Students learn necessary skills for using planners, clean and get ready to go home

Grading• Points/Percentages/1,2,3 Scale• Participation• Progress towards mastering

concepts/core standards• Rain check coupons- punch card to

prevent assignments from being late (One card per term)

• Extra Day coupon- provides one extra day to work on assignment without being marked late (One per term)

• Without a rain check or extra day coupon, all late assignments will be docked 10% for every day late

• Coupons do not count towards projects or tests

• No name papers will be posted on the board for a day or two, and if not claimed will be thrown away

• Extra credit is available upon request

Testing• All instruction and

assessment is aligned with Utah DESK standards

• Stem/Spelling Tests on Friday

• Formal/Informal• Hands On Projects• Make up tests when needed• Re-do tests if necessary• Cheating will result in an

automatic zero with no chance to make up the score

Management• Focus on the Positives!• Give out “positives” or points to

students/groups who are doing something good

• End of the week students count up how many they have and turn them in

• Monday a random number is chosen and if the student has that many positives or more they get to spin for prizes on my spinning wheel

• Any negative behaviors will warrant• Talking with teacher• Behavior plans/contracts• Calling home• Missed recesses• Consequences set up by the school

Class Rules• My Class Rules:

• 1. Don’t do anything that will embarrass yourself, your classmates, or your family.

• 2. Only say things that are appropriate and uplift those around you.• 3. Books will be treated with respect! (Includes my books, their

books, library books, textbooks, etc.)• 4. Have fun!!

• As a class we will come up with our own rules to add to this list as well as any consequences they feel should happen when these rules are broken.

• We will be creating a class constitution outlining our expectations for the year and what we are looking forward to.

Expectations for Students

• Students will come to class prepared every day

• Homework should be done on time, completely finished

• First thing on papers is the student’s name

• Students should have fun!

• Everyone should participate

• Students should do their very best on everything

• Absolutely NO cheating!

• Students should be responsible sixth graders who prove to be great examples to the younger students

Expectations for Parents• Email me with concerns,

questions, or comments• Support your student in

his or her endeavors• Help your child with

homework when necessary

• Come to our Student-Led Conferences and celebrate the accomplishments of your child!

• Check your student’s grades often

• Check the class website for homework, events, or information

• Enjoy the year with your student (It’s the last time they will be in elementary!)

• Challenge your student to do his or her best!

Communication• Parents should feel like

they can email me anytime• niwright@dsdmail.net

• I will send home a weekly newsletter in the Monday Folder with updates and info

• If you would like to volunteer in the class please join us for our Volunteer Orientation/Training Tea on September 5th at 2:00pm.

• Emailing is easiest to get ahold of me

• Class website is located on the school website• Any assignments or info

is located on this page for reference• Check the calendar for

upcoming events• If you have questions,

concerns, or comments please don’t hesitate to let me know!

“It’s Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible” and We’re going to have a GREAT year!!!!

Thank you so much for coming!!!!