Welcome to 6th Grade!

Mrs. Gaskey

Welcome to 6th Grade!

Mrs. Gaskey

Open HouseSeptember 3, 2015

Meet Mrs. Gaskey graduated from IUP with a Bachelor’s

Degree in Elementary Education certified to teach elementary

education K-6

graduated from IUP with a Master’s Degree in Math Education certified in Math Education K-12

Mrs. Gaskey’s Background

This is my 16th year teaching and 7th year at Mt. View Elementary School.

I have taught first grade, fifth grade, and even seventh and eighth grade in Chicago

Please see my website for additional information- www.glsd.us

My email is tracey.gaskey@glsd.us

Phone number 724-834-7388

GLSD Website and Links

www.glsd.usThis site can be used to find my teacher page

which includes my homework page and links to Story Town and Go Math!

Check our teacher pages for useful, fun websites.

www.thinkcentral.comstudent login (first 4 letters first name first 4

letters last name)student password: gL(lunch number)

Who are your child’s teachers?

-Mrs. Gaskey (Math/Science)

-Mrs. LaPresti (Social Studies/ELA)

-Miss Capuzzi (Reading/ELA)

Classroom Expectations

I expect…• Students to try their best.• Students to respect each other, their

teachers, and belongings.• Students to complete their work neatly and

on time.• Students to be organized including:

– checking their “mailbox”– using their assignment notebook– keeping their binder organized– knowing their schedule/routine

Classroom Ruleso Follow directions the first time they are given.

o Raise you hand before speaking.

o Bring all your materials to class.

o Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

*Our rules keep us safe and allow us to learn together!

SIXTH GRADE MATH• GoMath! is very

much aligned to the PA core.

• HW is assigned most nights (except Fridays) and should take no more than 20-30 minutes.

• We are “going for the GREENS” this year! GREENS stand for the 5 strands of math that we will be focusing on. They are:

• Geometry• Ratios and Proportions • Expressions and

Equations • Number System• Statistics and Probability

SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE • We will be

working with three units, or modules, of science this year…

• Module 1: The Dynamic Earth

• Earth’s surface, history, minerals and rocks

• Module 2: Sound and Light

• Introduction to sound and light waves

• Module 3: Ecology and the Environment

• Learning about Earth’s resources and human impact on the environment

Home-School Connection

We need you! We are a team-student, teacher, and family.

You can volunteer: becoming a VIP

We could use volunteers to punch holes, staple, and more! sending in supplies (tissues, sandwich baggies,

Clorox wipes, etc.). assisting with the 6th grade dance**Remember, clearances are needed to help at

school or school functions like field trips or Olympic Day!

Help your child at home by checking their assignment book and our websites for updates, reminders, and homework.

As always, read with your child!

Remind 101

HACSee Mrs. Baker if you need helpaccessing the HOME ACCESS CENTER. Grades will be posted and updated for you and your child to see.

Tutoring Tutoring begins October 1st. Tutoring is most Tuesdays and

Thursdays starting at 8:35. Students will be able to make-up work

and ask for help. Everyone is “invited” to attend. Your

child can come whenever he/she needs extra help.

Conferences

Conferences will be help in November on an “as needed” basis. You will receive more information closer to this time. Thanks for your cooperation.

6th Grade Camp An informational session will be held

on September 24th at the CSC. Please see attached page for

additional information.

Scavenger Hunt Have your child show you our room using

our scavenger hunt sheet. Be sure to visit with our encore teachers,

nurses, guidance counselor, speech teacher, or support staff since they will be discussing important information as well.

Don’t forget to visit the Spirit Wear Sale!

Thanks for coming! We appreciate your support!