Welcome to 6 th Grade
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Welcome to 6th GradeOpen House
September 4, 2013
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Meet Mrs. Dowler
• Saint Vincent College, Liberal Arts/ Education; History
• Elementary Education Certification (K-6)• University of Pittsburgh- Political Science• 6th year teaching at LES• Student Council co-advisor• (724) 539-9777 X 1409• [email protected]
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CAT’S CASH• Teachers reward students that “ROARS”
with a punch on their Wildcat Reward Card.
• Wildcat Reward Cards are kept by the homeroom teacher.
• Students will be able to use their Wildcat Rewards at designated times.
• Demerits earned during a school day will result in the loss of Cat’s Cash.
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“Give Me Five”1. Eyes on me2. Listen3. Quiet4. Hands Free5. Be Still
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Dress Code• Tank tops are permitted as long as the
strap is three fingers wide.• Appropriate short length: Students’
fingertips with arms straight should touch the bottom of the hem.
• Clothing with inappropriate messages are not allowed.
• Absolutely no flip flops!!!
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• Bring all materials (pencils, notes, assignments, assignment book, progress reports and books) to class.
• Enter quietly, sit down, and get out materials for the class.
• Raise a hand and wait for permission before speaking or leaving seat.
• Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind comments to yourself.
• Follow directions the first time they are given.
Expectations
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First demeritLoss of Cat’s Cash Second demeritLoss of recessThird demerit30 minute detention
before or after school
Consequences
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Homework/Projects Expectations
• Make sure to understand the assignment, the purpose of the assignment, when it is due, and how it is to be done.
• Quarterly homework notebooks are REQUIRED.
• Please check teacher websites for daily assignments.
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GLSD Website• www.glsd.us• Select LES main page• Select appropriate teacher• Story Town • GoMath!
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Recess/Workroom Policies• Recess will be OUTSIDE everyday (weather
permitting). Be sure your child has appropriate outdoor wear.
• Workroom will be held in Ms. Previte’s or Mrs. Merlin’s room everyday.
• Workroom is by teacher assignment only.
• If they lose recess, they do not go to workroom.
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Grades/HAC• We follow the GLSD approved
grading scale. • Progress reports will be sent home at
mid quarter during 1st quarter.
• We expect the Home Access Center (HAC) to be available this year.
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6th Grade Curriculum• Go Math!– Core Standards
• Storytown
• STC Inquiry-based Science– Ecosystems– Technology of Paper– Magnets and Motors
• The World—Social Studies textbook– Ancient civilizations
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Home-School Connection• Ideas for Homework Help:– Quiet space– Scheduled time– Encourage best work– Refer to class work for help– If you and your child are struggling to
complete an assignment, please send a note to the teacher.
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*Please remember to sign up for parent/teacher
conferences*
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Places to Visit…• Encore teachers• Book Fair in the Library• PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale
Thank You For Attending!