Welcome!Welcome!Mrs. BowersMrs. BowersGray WolvesGray Wolves

Welcome!Welcome!Mrs. BowersMrs. BowersGray WolvesGray Wolves

About Mrs. Bowers• This is my eighth year teaching.

• I have a 3 year old daughter named Grace and three month old named Blake.

• I have a Rottweiler named Marlee.

• I have a Masters in Instructional Technology and Bachelors in Elementary Education.

Mrs. Bowers• Language Arts and Social Studies

Social Studies Materials• Book• Folder• Packet• Notebook (Do Now, Vocabulary)

Social Studies Topics

1.U.S. Colonial Settlement2.PA History

3.U.S. Government4.U.S. Regions5.Governments of the World6.Economy7.Industries

Social Studies Grading

Academic Enrichment

Orchestra – Days 1 and 2Band – Days 3 and 4

Chorus – Days 5 and 6

Academic Enrichment• Band, Chorus, Orchestra (Days on previous

slide)• Homework• Math Help• Make-up work• Read• Library• Computer Lab

Language Arts Materials

• Anthology (Keep in room)• Folder• Pencil• Journal (Writing and English)

Language Arts - Reading

•6 Units based on the Common Core Standards–Unit 1 Concepts

•Monitor/Clarify•Main Idea•Figurative Language•Text Structure•Compare and Contrast Media and

Books

Language Arts Grading• We will read novels! • Sometimes students will choose

what novel they want to read, but it will need to be at their lexile level.

Language Arts English/Writing

• English: types of sentences, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions

• Writing: personal narrative, persuasive essay, research paper, daily writing

Language Arts GradingGrading

Assessments: 50%

Quizzes: 25%(assignments graded on correctness)

Classwork: 15%

Homework: 10%

Missing Homework

3 “missing homework” = Lunch Detention

Late Assignments

10% off each day of earned grade

After three days, the assignment will no longer be accepted.

Unprepared

3 “unprepared” = Warning Card

What if your child is sick?

• We do not collect homework for students unless they have been absent for 3 or more days.

• Please check the team page on CD Middle's web site to see what assignments they missed.

• You may come in to the building any day from 2:45 - 3:00 and go to your child's locker.

• Students are given one day for every day missed to make up assignments.

Contacting Me

• Email: abowers@cdschools.org

• Phone Number: • 717-540-4606 - extension 74107

HomeworkThe homework is available to view

after 2:50 each day online.

_______________________________________________1.Go to www.cdschools.org2.Under “Select a School” choose Central Dauphin Middle School3.Under “Teams” choose the Gray Wolves4.Select “Homework” which is on the left-hand side of the page.5.Select the correct date.

Online Grades

• You need to call the office to get a username and password!

Reward System

• RAMS Rule Coupons– Buy pencils/erasers– Use at our “auctions” in December

and at the end of the year

Scheduling a Conference

• You may schedule an appointment with our team by contacting one of the team members or a guidance counselor.

Let’s have a great school year!

Thank you for coming!