Technology Use in the Classroom

•Keyboarding,•Word Processing,•Spreadsheets, &•PowerPoint

Students will use and practice the following skills:

Students have access to:•Laptops in the classroom•Desktops in the computer lab•Digital cameras, scanners• and SmartBoards

St. Paul students learn to use Microsoft Office products.

Junior high teachers work with the technology coordinator to incorporate technology within the curriculum areas.

Please make every effort to keep your technology at home in good working order.

LibraryHelps to support the students and staff in their quest for Information and Media Literacy.

Students learn to use library resources as well as the resources of Westerville Library and InfOhio.

Students use their skills to locate needed information for school as well as personal uses.

Students come weekly as a class as well as other times when needed.

Students are encouraged to select ‘free choice’ books for pleasure reading. This is then integrated into Language Arts through the use of the Accelerated Reader program.

”Guiding the students to discover

the greatness of the Spanish

language” (Señora Protz)

Mrs. Betty Protz,Spanish TeacherSaint Paul School

2013 - 2014

6th gradeESPAnOL!~

THURSDAYS &

FRIDAYS

GuadalupeOur Lady of

Reading with understandingExpressing ideas in written formSharing information orallyListening with understandingGaining cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world

Standards for Spanish class.

6th grade ESPanOL!~

Mrs. Betty Protz,Spanish TeacherSaint Paul School

2013 - 2014

These marks are used for class work, homework, or any skill check having a definite right or wrong answer.

E – excellent, (usually –0)G – goodNI – needs improvementU – unsatisfactory

These marks are used on essays, projects, etc. and often have a detailed rubric attached.

4 – excels in the standard3- meets the standard2- needs improvement1 – unsatisfactory**Per parent request, letter grades now appear on report

cards. However, they are NOT based on percentages. They simply reflect a closing "ball park" summary of student worked based on the quarterly assessments as marked above.

The Development of the 6th Grade Mind

“Crossing over the line from childhood to adolescence is difficult because the line is not clear and there are inherent risks involved. It is an emotional leap as well as a physical one, and maintaining a balanced sense of self becomes increasingly difficult.”

Social Media and the Sixth Grade Child

Sixth Grade Science

*First Quarter: Introduction to Science:Safety, Science Skills, Scientific Method, Inquiry,

Measurement *Second Quarter: Matter and Motion *Third Quarter: Rocks, Minerals, Soil* Fourth Quarter: Cells, the building blocks of all

living things.

Religion Rules!

Sixth Grade Religion

•GOTW, WOW, CP•Discipleship Thursdays (extra chores)•Family Homework•Old Testament•Rosary, Prayer Services•Advent and Lent (Stations of the Cross)•Faith in Media•OLC

SIXTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church

Textbook: Discovering World Geography

Eastern Hemisphere with World HistoryNo workbook

There should be a section in each student’s binder for Social Studies notes and papers and

worksheets/maps.Supplies needed: Current World Atlas

Catholic Bible

Internet site: on line textbook

www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com

Theme: Regions and People of the Eastern Hemisphere In grade six, Students study: Eastern Hemisphere (Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe)Geographic features, early history, cultural development and economic change Students learn about: River civilizations in Africa and Asia Governments, cultures and economic systems Contemporary regional characteristics, the movement of people, products and ideas, cultural diversity, and world religions Students develop:Understand the role of consumers and the interaction of markets, resources and competition

Social Studies Standards for Sixth Grade 2013

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

GOVERNMENT

ECONOMICS (including financial literacy)

READING AND WRITING IN THE CONTENT AREA

Sixth GradeMATH

Textbook: Holt McDougal Mathematics Grade 6 Common

Core EditionWorkbook

Notebook for Math ONLY.Section in their Binder where math papers, tests, and other

materials will be kept.

Common Core Standards

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Number System

Expressions and Equations

Geometry

Statistics and Probability

Mathematical Practices

1. Make sense of problems / persevere in solving them

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

4. Model with mathematics

5. Use appropriate tools strategically

6. Attend to precision

7. Look for and make use of structure

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

9. 21st Century skills

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS What is it ???Previously taught material that students quickly forget without practice

Constant reinforcement with constant review

Allows students to be responsible for their own learning

Aligned to the Common Core

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR STUDENT ??

Spot check homework EVERY evening Point out inaccuracies but let the student correct the problems themselves Encourage your student to look up what they do not know (back of text, “Help” pages, internet, older siblings) Ask your student to discuss and explain math to you (How did you get your answer?) Use real world math ( what is the 15 % tip ?) Talk about how you use math in your job and at home ( cooking, gardening, etc)

ATTENTION !!!!!Multiplication 0 - 10 is the most important pre-requisite for sixth grade curriculum.

This is the number one goal for students to be able to learn the sixth grade standards.

Without basic multiplication fluency, students will struggle with more than 48% of sixth grade curriculum!!!!!!!!!

Be

Prepared!• Sharpened Pencils

• Paper• Red or Green Pen

• 3- subject notebook• Workbook• Homework• Notebook

• Participation• Attitude

Assignments• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, usually no homework on Friday, unless the

student needs extra practice, to study for tests and/or quizzes, (or if they have not been

completing their homework!!!)etc.• Be ready for Pop Quizzes!

• Please tell your child not to wait until the day of Tests/Quizzes to ask for help…too late!

On line text:http://my.hrw.com

Other things happening in room 20

Mad Math

Monda

y

Geography Bee

Servant of the Lord

Channel One News

Theology

Thursday

Geography Genius

Extreme Explorer

Books of hope

Room 20 Theme for 2013 – 2014 school year:

BE PROTECTORS OF OUR FAITH, EACH OTHER AND CREATION!!!!!

“Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation.

Whenever human beings fail to live up to this responsibility, whenever we fail to care for creation and for our brothers and sisters, the way is opened to destruction and hearts are hardened.

In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of God’s gifts.”

Pope Francis

BE A SIGN TO OTHERS

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

Viewing

WHAT IS A SIXTH GRADER?

Sixth GradeSucce

ss

Pray

GOAL #1- START THE JOURNEY.

When we take the first step back, children will take the first step forward.

Help without hovering.Help your sixth grader in the

following ways:

1. Time management2. Focus on purpose/following directions3. Proofreading (but not altering assignments)4. Monitoring the assignment notebook

GOAL #2-ADVANCE SKILLS THROUGH INDEPENDENCE

CHURCH HOME FAMILYSCHOOL GOD

GOAL #3- IN FAITH, LET’S JOIN HANDS IN LEADING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CHRIST.

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