Parent Orientation Logan Elementary Mrs. Grist’s 6 th Grade August 25 th, 2015.

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Parent Orientation Logan Elementary Mrs. Grist’s 6 th Grade August 25 th , 2015

Transcript of Parent Orientation Logan Elementary Mrs. Grist’s 6 th Grade August 25 th, 2015.

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Parent Orientation

Logan ElementaryMrs. Grist’s 6th GradeAugust 25th, 2015

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Welcome Parents

Please sign in at the door

If you did not attend Sneak Peek, please find a computer and fill out the Google form. http://goo.gl/forms/YWmznW73yT

Sign the Home-School Compact

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A Little About Me:

Degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Kansas State University

Starting 10 year of teaching, but 1st year at Logan and 1st year in 6th

Married with 2 kids, ages 5 and 1

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My Family

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Academics

Reading: We will be using the McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading Series.

Book Orders: We will send in Scholastic book orders throughout the year. If you choose to purchase, please make the check out to: Scholastic Book Club or order online

What you can do: Have your child read for at least 20 minutes every night.

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Academics

Math: We will be using the Everyday Mathematics 4 this year in sixth grade.

What you can do: Help your student practice and memorize math facts. Have your student play math games online.

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Academics

Science: We are using Discovery Science, an online program for science.  

Social Studies: The social studies curriculum is focused on ancient civilizations.

What you can do: Have your child show you online what we have been working on in science.

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Class Information

Missing Work: If your child has missing work, it is parent and student responsibility to check PowerSchool for frequent updates on grades and assignments.

Grades: You’re able to check your child’s grades on-line by accessing PowerSchool. If you need log-in information, please contact the office.

Planners: Students are given time every day to write in their daily assignments. Please ask to see your child’s planner and sign it.

Take Home Folders: All notes should be in Yellow take home folders throughout the week.

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Classroom Expectations

Clip Chart for behavior tracking

Incentive Field Trips (every 9 weeks): 75% or above green + ALL work turned in Grades C and above

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Navigating the Class Website

http://www.seamanschools.org/ Pictures Website links Newsletter Schedule

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Get Involved!

Please sign up for any activities you would be willing to help with by filling out the Google form on one of the computers at the reading table!

Homecoming Float

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Questions?