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Welcome to 6 Green

School Website

www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfm

Individual teacher e-mails are found on the school's home page,

under staff directory.

•Mrs. Braddock – Social Studies•Mr. Guizzo- Core 21•Mrs. Linck – Learning Specialist•Mrs. Olivieri– Language Arts•Ms. Ryen - Science•Mrs. Tovino - Mathematics

Team Teachers

Team Para-professionals•Mrs.Bulan•Mrs. Johnson

● Computer – fully charged each day● Computer carrying case with a

shoulder strap (needs to fit in student’s locker)

● Earbuds/ headphones● 1 – 2” binder – with 5 labeled dividers

(one for each academic class) and paper

● Good supply of pens and pencils

SUPPLIES

Field Trip Chaperones

If you would like to be a chaperone on one of our field trips you must make an appointment to be fingerprinted at the New Fairfield Police Station and complete a Volunteer Form 2012, which can be obtained in the school office. Please do this as soon as possible as it may take quite a while to get an appointment at the police station.

The team has set up a Twitter account to share events in the classroom. Please follow us: NFMiddleGreen@TheNewGreenTeam

Homework● Each day, homework is updated on a

Google web-site ● A link to the site can be found on the

Middle School website homework tab.● Students are responsible to copy their

homework each day in class. ● Ask your student to show you the place

where they keep their homework assignment information.

● Each teacher will address their own homework policy.

●during XL Period●before or after school by

appointment only

Extra Help

Infinite Campus

Please regularly check Infinite Campus to see your child's grades and any missing assignments.

• Technology is used regularly in CCSS.

• Students learn how to obtain information from both digital and print sources and to summarize/paraphrase data or conclusions.

• Will be used: o In the production of writingo To interact and collaborate with otherso To conduct research projects

Technology in the Classroom

● 21st Century Skills

● CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

● CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

● COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

● ICT (INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY) LITERACY

● MEDIA AND VISUAL LITERACY

Core 21

● http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1023495● PBL (Problem/Project Based Learning)● Groups/ Varying● Standards Based ● Focuses on the CCSS Speaking, Listening, and Writing

Standards.● 4 Units● “Rock This Town” ELA● “Energy Efficiency” Science● “Dream Vacation” Math

● “Geo-Literacy” Social Studies

Core 21

Speaking and Listening Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Writing Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

CCSS.ELA- Literacy.W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Language Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy .L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy .L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening

Archeology and Early Man●The role of an archeologist in the study of ancient peoples.●Paleolithic and Neolithic man

The Characteristics of a Civilization

First Civilizations

• Southwest Asia

• India

• China

SOCIAL STUDIESTOPICS of STUDY

Common Core State Standardsfor History and Social StudiesReading Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/6-8Writing Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/WHST/6-8

Social Studies Grading Policy●Assessments will be scored using a standards based rubric ●Scores will be converted to a numerical grade

Inquiry Based Learning "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand.”inquiry - the act of seeking information by questioning.

Ecosystems: •Marine Ecosystems Earth's Natural Resources: •Conservation/Recycling of Resources•Importance of Water•Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy Sources •Maps/Geologic Features/Topography Maps Meteorology: •Winds/Unequal Heating•Water Cycle•Weather Maps/ instruments •Climatic Zones•Global Weather Phenomenon

Topics of StudySCIENCE

Matter:

•Periodic Table

•Atoms, Protons, Electrons and Neutrons

•Balancing Equations

•Physical and Chemical Properties

•Triple beam balance and Graduated cylinder Oceanography: •Ecosystems of rivers, oceans and estuaries•Food Webs/Food Pyramids•Whales Scientific Method:. Different steps and what is involved with each of these steps..Lab Reports

Metric: •Everyday-Quiz after 60 days

Science Topics of Study continued

Graduated Cylinder/Triple Beam BalanceStudy Guide

•*Be able to read and use a graduated cylinder and a triple beam balance *Be able to label a triple beam balance•*Know when to use our metric units of measurements.

STUDY GUIDE PAGE

•Below is a video on how to read a triple beam balance•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9howXG7LUY

•Below is a slideshow on how to read a graduated cylinder•http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=gch302

*Review all of your lab sheets and handouts

•Know the symbols and names of the elements on the periodic table that we highlighted.•Be able to draw the Bohr diagram.•Know how to find the #of electrons, neutrons and protons and what type of charges they have.•Be able to read the periodic table correctly (groups and periods).•Know the difference between an element and compound.• http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements

Chemistry Unit Study Guide

http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/subsite/nfm/teacher/231

SCIENCE

My Website

Topics to be covered in depth:

Ratios & Proportional Relationships Students will use reasoning strategies about multiplication and division to solve problems.

Expressions and EquationsStudents will apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. GeometryStudents will solve mathematical and real-world problems involving area, surface area and volume.

Mathematics

The Number SystemStudents will extend their understanding of the

number system to be able to compute whole numbers, fractions, and negative numbers.

Statistics and ProbabilityStudents will develop an understanding of statistical

variability. They will be able to summarize and describe data distributions.

Mathematics Continued....

Mathematics Continued....•• It should remain at home

throughout the school year, to be used as a reference.

A copy of this textbook McDougal and Littell Course 1 Math has been given to each student.

•• EDMODO: classroom communication

• LEARNZILLION

• TENMARKS

• SUMDOG

Math Websites we will be using:

Reading➢ Read a wide range of literature including stories, drama, poetry, and informational text.➢ Discussion-based model where students learn to question, find their own answers, and support their own ideas.➢ Various types of assessments to demonstrate learning.

Language Arts- Integrated Units of Reading and Writing

➢ Demonstrate a command of the conventions of the English language in their writing.

➢ In argumentative and informational writing, organize reasons and evidence, and support claims with credible sources.

➢ In narrative writing, use techniques such as dialogue, description, and pacing to develop characters and plot.

Language ArtsWriting

➢ Listen critically to speakers and media presentations.

➢ Develop formal oral presentation skills.➢ Collaborate in discussions on sixth-grade topics

and text with diverse partners and different groups.

➢ Elaborate on the remarks of others, pose or respond to questions, and demonstrate an understanding of different viewpoints.

Language Arts-Speaking & Listening

● Tests count twice● Quizzes count once● Projects count as a test grade● Rubrics are given out for projects● Numerous Flipped Video assignments● Pink slips are sent home when a student misses

a homework assignment● 3 missed homework assignments results in

Attention.

Grading in Language Arts

Lisa Linck - Green team learning specialist• Co-teacher in math• PLCPat Bulan - Green paraprofessional

Maura Zancan - Yellow team learning specialist• Co-teacher in some Green language arts classes• PLCLeesa Farina - Yellow paraprofessional

Learning Specialists and Team

Donations to the Homeroom Classroom