Welcometo 6th grade!!

Parent Night 2013

Science Topics

Safety and Lab procedures, Scientific Processes,

Metric System and Measurement

Weather, Atmosphere, Climate and Fresh Water Sources

Rocks and Minerals, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Planetary Science

Grades

Grades are based on a point system. The grading scale is in the student handbook.

Daily class work, labs, homework, quizzes and tests

Late Work / Extra credit

Grades will be available on-line, progress reports every 6 weeks

Assignment Notebook

Students should bring to class everyday!!

Great for parent – teacher communication!!

SuppliesPrepared students are successful students

Supply List is on-line and on my website

Students were given a list to tape in their lockers with what they need for each class to help remind them

I do understand sometimes there is an economic reason…please see me and I will do what I can to help, I usually have extra supplies and the office occasionally receives donations.

Resources

Bernotas Middle School Websitehttp://www.d47.org/rbm/

My website – homework listed nightly, schedule, supplies,

printable pages, etc.http://home.d47.org/dmaustin/

Parent Access to student grades

Honeywell Test call today – if you did not receive it contact  E-mail hd@d47.org or call815.788.5080

Other Important Info

Homeroom - attendance, notes, announcements, lunch payment

Absences – check website, e-mail me

Snacks – sealed bottled water or filled at school, one serving of healthy snack during Core 3 or 4, must be nut free due to allergies.

How You Can Help

Check assignment notebooks (nightly if possible)

Check websites

Communicate

Replenish supplies as needed

About Me

• My 13th year teaching 6th grade at Bernotas• Also teach Earth Science classes part-time at

MCC• Live in Woodstock• My 17 year old son is a senior in high school• My 11 year old daughter is in 6th grade this year

too!• Being a parent myself, I understand how hectic

the balance between home and school can be. If there are any special concerns, contact me any time.

Thank YouThank you so much for attending Parent

Night!!! Working together we can make this a great and successful 6th grade year for

you and your child. I am honored to play a part in your child’s academic and social development as a student and person. Thank you in advance for your support.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions or concerns.

dmaustin@d47.org

Thank You

for coming in tonight!!