Welcome to 6th GradeWelcome to 6th Grade

Open HouseAugust 28, 2013

Meet Miss Gearing This is my 2nd year teaching at

Mountain View Elementary School!

Taught Preschool and was the Director of Education at New Horizons School in 2011, was a classroom assistant at Baggaley Elementary School in 2012, and taught 5th grade at Mt. View, last year!

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

My email is melissa.gearing@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, Science Fusion and Go Math!

Check our teacher pages for useful, fun websites.

www.thinkcentral.comstudent login (last 2 digits of their expected

graduation year, first four letters of their last name, then first four letters of their last name

student password gL(lunch number)

Who are your child’s teachers?

-Miss Melissa Gearing (Language Arts)

-Miss Marissa Capuzzi (Social Studies and Writing)

-Mrs. Karen LaPresti (Some Social Studies and Language Arts)

-Mr. Rick Zavatsky (Math and Science)

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– using their file folder (accordion folder)– 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!

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!

sharing with our classes 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.

Read with your child! We have “Baggy Books” and ORF’s to improve reading fluency and confidence!

Tutoring Tutoring will begin in September (start

date will be announced soon) Tutoring is most Tuesdays and

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

and ask for help.

Conferences

Conferences will be in November on an “as needed” basis.

You will receive more information closer to this time.

Thank you for your cooperation!

6th Grade Camp An informational session will be held

later in the year regarding camp. You will receive notice about this date

and lists to help to you prepare for camp!

REMIND 101

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!