Welcome to North Coventry 6 th Grade Open House Mrs. Kristin Colfer (Math, Science, SS) Mrs. Kate Cimo (LA) Mr. Tim Maher (LA) Mr. Nev Lynch (Math, Science,

Welcome to North Coventry

6th Grade Open HouseMrs. Kristin Colfer (Math, Science, SS)

Mrs. Kate Cimo (LA)

Mr. Tim Maher (LA)Mr. Nev Lynch (Math, Science, SS)

Mrs. Diane Raab (LS)Mrs. Tiffany Black (LS)

Owen J. Roberts Mission Statement

Inspiring each student for success today and

greatness tomorrow.

Sixth Grade Team Goal

Our goal is to prepare your child to enter the middle school by:- Fostering a sense of independence and

self-advocacy through increased responsibility in school.

- Encouraging citizenship and social growth through collaboration with peers.

- Raising behavioral, academic, and social expectations.

- Providing opportunities for each student to experience leadership.

6th Grade Leadership Program

Each student is asked to select 4 roles:- Morning Greeters- Newscasters- Breakfast Peer Tutors- Spirit Squad- Environmental Leaders- Hall Safeties- Bus Safeties- Special Events Crew- Actors Guild

6th Grade Leadership Program

Opportunities will change throughout the school year.

Application form will be distributed in the coming weeks.

Parent Signature is appreciated.

Language Arts

Goal of the ELA Program

- Is to create independent readers, skillful writers, and articulate speakers, active listeners, critical thinkers, and discriminating viewers and consumers of media.

- Is achieved within a balanced literacy framework which engages students in authentic literacy experiences; preparing them to be active and contributing citizens in local, global and digital communities.

Components of the ELA Program

Readers WorkshopRead Aloud/Shared ReadingSmall Group WorkIndependent Reading

Writers WorkshopModeled WritingSmall Group WorkIndependent Writing

Word StudySpellingVocabularyGrammar

Everyday Mathematics

Curriculum emphasizes:- Use of concrete, real-life examples - Repeated exposures to mathematical

concepts and skills - Frequent practice of basic computation

skills - Use of multiple methods and problem-

solving strategies

EDM Lessons- Math Message and Mental Math- Introduce New Concept or expand

a previous concept- Ongoing Learning and Practice:

Games, Math Boxes and Home Links

- Differentiation- Homework: Reinforce and Practice - Rocket Math to master math facts- Open-Response Lessons

Everyday Math Online Resources

Teacher School Wires Pages:Games

Interactive Student Reference Book

Lesson InformationFamily Letters

Social Studies

The goal of the social studies program:- To teach students to think like

geographers- To use history, economics,

government, economics and current events to analyze regions of the world.

- To encourage students to become global citizens.

Social Studies

Regional Studies based on 5 Themes of Geography:

LocationPlaceRegionMovementHuman-Environment

Interaction

Goals of Science

- Students will identify and apply the steps of the scientific method.

- Students will identify and use appropriate tools for scientific investigations.

- Given data, students will be able to interpret, analyze and draw conclusions.

Science- Astronomy Unit- Foundations of Science

Scientific methodProcess skillsCareers in science Variables unit

- Watershed Unit- Rocks and Minerals

Science Fair- Open to 4th through 6th grade students.

- Sixth-grade science curriculum requirement that all students complete an independent research project in order to advance to the middle school.

- Entrance into the science fair is optional, but highly encouraged.

- Details to come soon (October).

Homework Policies

- Used to prepare for a lesson, reinforce a skill, or practice a skill.

- Is due the next day unless otherwise noted in agenda.

- Homework is to be written in the planner daily.

- Time is given during each class for copying homework and asking any questions.

Parent-Teacher Communications

EmailWeekly Newsletters

PlannersSchoolWires Pages

Thank You

Please feel free to visit your child’s classrooms and see what we’ve been working on over the

past week.

• JOIN US• for the • 5th ANNUAL• NORTH COVENTRY • FOOTBALL NIGHT • and • TAILGATE!• Friday, Sept. 18th

• 5-6:30• (Prior to NORCO NIGHT• at the High School Football

Game)

TAILGATE

Kindergarten: table cloths and napkinsFirst: hotdog rollsSecond: FruitThird: DessertsFourth: Chips and other munchiesFifth: utensilsSixth: Veggies/dipsAll are asked to bring their own kid-friendly drinks .

Kindly send in all items on the 18th.

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