R.S. M. Intermediate 7 Th Grade Planning Guide Presentation Class of 2016.
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Principal
• Ed Smith-18 Years in Education
- 4th year at the Intermediate Center
-Comes to Spring-Ford from the Daniel Boone School District
Assistant PrincipalMrs. Kathie Koch
• 5th Year at Spring-Ford
• Former Principal of Spring-City Elementary
Guidance Counselor
• Alisa Fleicher– Undergraduate degree
in Psychology from Franklin and Marshall College
– Masters Degree in Elementary School Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania
– Supports the 6th grade Settlers team
Spring-Ford Intermediate School
5th Grade 6th Grade
Settlers
TrailblazersColonists
Explorers
Patriots Pioneers
Each grade is broken down into three teams.
SettlersMr. Hill (Math & Science)
Mrs. Mozi (Language Arts & Social Studies)
Mrs. Sandberg (Math & Science)
Mrs. Brownback (Language Arts & Social Studies)
Mrs. Webb (Math & Science)
Ms. Good (Language Arts & Social Studies)
Mr. Marcellus (Math & Science)
Ms. Rees (Language Arts & Social Studies)
Mrs. Clark (Learning Support)
Mrs. DiFrancesco
Settler Schedule• 6 day cycle• 80 minutes of Language Arts and Math
instruction each day.• 40 minutes of Social Studies and Science • Recess is 15 minutes. Lunch is 30 minutes. • Special• Flex/Target Time
Everyday Mathematics
• Ten Units broken into multiple lessons • “Lesson 1.7”
– 1-denotes Unit– 7-denotes lesson
• Topics: Interpretation of Data, Operations with Numbers & Decimals, Variables, Formulas & Graphs, Number Uses & Operations, Geometry, Algebra Concepts, Probability & Discrete Math, Rates & Ratios, Geometry Topics
Everyday Mathematics• Components:
– Math Binder– Math Journal (workbook)– Student Reference Book
(SRB– Supplies– Family Letters (packet sent
home TONIGHT with all units)
Math Binder• Used for Note-Taking• Practice Problems • Vocabulary and Definitions• Math Packet (includes study links)• Traditional Multiplication/Division
Practice• Independent Activities/Enrichment
Assessments• Basic Math Facts (1x per quarter)• Lesson Quizzes• Vocabulary • Projects• Unit Tests
– End of Unit with Open-Ended Questions
– Study Guides– Use Quizzes given as review
**All Unit Tests and quizzes will be sent home for parent signature
Science: Houghton Mifflin
• Components: Textbook & 3 Ring Binder
• Online Text available – contact Mrs. Sandberg for details.
6th Grade Science
• Sections: Scientific Method, Unifying Themes, Life Science, Earth Science & Physical Science
• Quiz after each section
• Test at end of each unit
• Study guides provided
HomeworkMajor Subjects
• Review and reinforcement of skills• Homework FYI:
~ points for completion, neatness, & effort~ typically worth 2pts~ ½ credit for late homework
Homework Policy (per month)
• One missed homework assignment = recess detention
• Three missed homework assignments = after school detention (held Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:40 p.m.)
Go to our district website www.spring-ford.net
Select 5th/6th Intermediate School
Select Staff Directory
Click on My Web next to Andrea Sandberg
Mrs. Sandberg’s Website
Communication• Keep in touch.
www.Spring-Ford.net
610-705-6003
Mrs. Brownback ext 3668
Mrs. Sandberg ext 3491