SPECTRUM Back to School Night Grade (6 th and 7th Grade Only ) 2015-2016 Mrs. Nancy Stevens Gifted Specialist Harmony Middle School Room: B1 Phone: 540.751.2500.

SPECTRUM Back to School Night

(6th and 7th GradeGrade Only)

2015-2016

Mrs. Nancy StevensGifted Specialist

Harmony Middle SchoolRoom: B1

Phone: 540.751.2500Fax: 540.751.2501

E-mail: [email protected]

SPECTRUM CLASS RULES 

Respect-Treat others the way you want to be treated

Caring-Say nice things and share compliments with others

Choices-Make every decision carefully

Effort-Achieve all your goals through commitment and hard work

Honesty-Be truthful to others

Responsibility-Be in control of your own behavior

CONSEQUENCES 

• Communicate with student• Call parent

• Refer to Dean

6TH GRADE UNITS OF STUDY

ETHICS AND PERSPECTIVESSURVIVALS: Synergistic decision-making (SDM) Teams generally produce decisions better (superior to) individuals. “Two heads are better than one.” SDM is a method of utilizing the full capacity of human resources available within a group .

Subarctic

Jungle

COMMUNICATION AND CULTUREASL/NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION: Students are introduced to the concepts of non-verbal communication through sign language, body language, facial expression and ciphering.

ASL song/poem/writing performance and book creation:

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSINVENTION CONVENTION

Students apply business concepts and discuss and execute the design and creation of a product to meet a specific need. “Going Green” Students learn about product creation, price packaging and place of business. They will also go through the patent process. (simulated)

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

MATH MYSTERY

CONTINENTAL MATHEMATICS LEAGUE:National Mathematics competition6 problems /5 meets beginning in November.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Independent Study, Crime Solving Mysteries, Odyssey of the Mind, Strategic Games, and Field trips

Important Notes for Students and Parents:

•Spectrum is an enrichment class meant to intrigue and inspire students to go above and beyond.

•There will not be homework assigned; however, on occasion students will be asked to gather information or materials for classroom activities.

•Students will not be allowed to leave the Spectrum classroom to make up any other class work. Classwork or tests in other classes must be made up before or after school, or during that particular class.

•Many of you are taking a rigorous course load. Be mindful of that and use your time wisely.

Field Trip Overview Exhibits The Koshland Science Museum offers unique science exhibits with interactive displays

that illustrate the role of science in informing policies that affect our lives. At the Koshland Science Museum, visitors can explore these exhibits and more:

Earth Lab: Degrees of Change —Delve into the causes of climate change, its impacts, and potential solutions.

Life Lab - Explore the science of healthy living and learn how your brain works.

Idea Lab – Immerse yourself in the culture of resilience in this multimedia space and give us your feedback.

Visit The Koshland Experience page of the Plan your Visit section to learn more about museum exhibits and experience. Information about visiting the museum, including location and admission details, can also be found in the Plan Your Visit section.

Global Warming and Infectious Disease

Itinerary for 6th and 7th Grade Spectrum Field Trip to the

Marian Koshland Science MuseumDates: TBA

Time Activity Place

8:30 a.m. Report to Library Harmony Middle School

8:40 a.m. Buses load Harmony Middle School

8:45 a.m. Buses leave Harmony Middle School

10:00 a.m.Arrive at Marian Koshland Science Museum

Marian Koshland Science Museum

10:00-12:00 Museum ProgramMarian Koshland Science Museum

12:30-1:15 Lunch-allow $7-$15 Union Station

1:30 Board Bus, Leave Union Station

2:45 p.m. Arrive back at Harmony Harmony Middle School

Important notes for field trip: Fees: $15.00 bus fee $ 7-15.00 Lunch

The museum visit is free; however, we must pay for the bus. That charge will be 15.00 per person (that will include chaperones)

Please ensure that students have $7-$15 for lunch. For those who wish to pack due to food allergies, place lunch in a disposable bag and plan to purchase a drink on site. No refrigeration will be provided on the bus.

Appropriate dress is required (Follow School Dress Code). All bags and belongings will be left on the bus as there will be a security check at the museum entrance. We do not have time to check bags. No electronic equipment! The bus is not secured and the driver will not be responsible for lost items.

Be on time! The bus will leave on schedule!

You must check in with your first or fifth block teacher on the day of the trip for attendance purposes and then report to the front office area.

Make up all work that is missed. Remember, all work that is due must be handed in prior to the trip unless other arrangements have been made.

If a parent/guardian wishes to chaperone, you must e-mail Mrs. Stevens at [email protected] with name, cell phone # and student name, to be considered. Chaperone status will be determined on a first come first served basis and all chaperones will be notified within 24 hours of their acceptance.

HAVE A WONDERFUL

SCHOOL YEAR!