Welcome to Curriculum Night Sixth Grade CLASSIC TEACHERS

Welcome to Curriculum Night Sixth Grade CLASSIC TEACHERS Ms. Borruso, Mrs. La. Rue, Mrs. Lutz, and Ms. Rupa

Coming to School ® No earlier than 8: 15 am ® Closed campus ® Students go to breakfast or classroom until bell rings at 8: 35 am ® Tardy bell rings at 8: 40 am

Reading ® Journeys: www. Think. Central. com ® Username: S + Student ID (ex. S 123456@cusd) ® Password: s + Student ID + ! (ex. s 123456!) ® Vocabulary ® Comprehension Skills ® Grammar ® Writing Responses

Reading…(continued) ® Independent Reading ® Blogging www. kidblog. org ® Accelerated Reader & Ringo Challenge ® Literature Studies

Writing ® Daily writing with use of Thinking Maps and Write from the Beginning ® Write Source 2000 Text ® Writing process / AZ Merit Rubric ® Mechanics and grammar ® Variety of genres Narrative ® Argumentative essay ® Response to literature ® Expository essay ® Research reports ®

Classic Math ® Glencoe Text (access through Infinite Campus) ® Skills reinforced through homework and class work ® Mental math/problem solving/real-world application ® Nightly math homework ® Fast Facts- 100 problems in 3 minutes (50 in 1 minute & 30 seconds) ® www. xtramath. org or Moby Max

Social Studies & Science ® Ancient Civilizations ® Geography ® Inquiry Process ® History and Nature ® Innovation and STEM activities/projects

Specials (Block) 6 -Day Rotations ® Band, Orchestra, General Music, and P. E. 10: 20 – 10: 50 daily ® Library – Mrs. Hufford 11 -11: 30 (Once every 6 day rotation) ® Technology – Mr. Hoppal 11: 00 -11: 45 (Once every 6 day rotation)

Homework ® Expectation: Students will average approximately 60 minutes per night. ® Homework needs to be turned in first thing in the morning. ® Children aren’t allowed to call home for missing assignments or forgotten items. ® Students should be reading at home 20 -30 minutes daily. ® Students will need to have access to technology for homework, weekly assignments, and projects.

Classroom Management ® Pride Cards- parent & student signature due each Monday ® Behavior reflection form ® Misconduct ticket (office referral) ® Quarterly Pride Parties ® Classroom Rewards/Incentives

Fun ® Egypt Day ® PRIDE PARTIES ® Roller Coasters ® Feed My Starving Children ® Science Camp ® 80’s Party ® Basha Pool

Science Camp ® YES! We will be attending Science Camp this year. ® Chapel Rock/Aspen Creek in Prescott ® General information TBD ® Approximately 30 Chaperones - need Fingerprint Clearance ® Cost – approximately $200 for students & $80 per chaperone ® Dates – May 13 th through May 15 th

Science Camp Continued ® Behavior expectations (all year) ® Following CUSD handbook and guidelines ® Respect & Responsibility are key

Other Information ® Sign up on Konstella for parent/teacher conferences & other classroom events https: //www. pattersonpto. com/ ® Extra-curricular fees paid through Infinite Campus (Art Masterpiece, field trips, Be Kind experiences, clubs, etc. )

Arizona law ARS 43 -1089. 01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400. 00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200. 00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and, $200. 00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction. YOUR TAX CREDIT DOLLARS AT WOR WHERE DO THE DONATIONS GO? Tax Credit Donations go directly to Patterson and provide our students with many great opportunities for enrichment These are just a few ways your donations make a difference in your child’s education: • Fieldtrips For Every Grade: Art, Science and History Museums, Phoenix Zoo, Odyssea Aquarium, Sonora Desert Museum, 6 th grade Science Camp and many others. Each field trip is based on state learning standards that coincide with current classroom lessons. • Assemblies : The Be Kind Crew in July and January • Character Education • Clubs: Chorus, Running Club, Spirit Line, Kindness Club, Coding Club, Battle of the Books, Spelling Bee and more! Thank you for helping to make Patterson an AMAZING place to learn and

Healthy Students are Better Students ® Students who eat healthy are more attentive, have a stronger memory, learn easier, and are in better moods. ® Some healthy foods include: cheese, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, fruit, vegetables, and hard boiled eggs.

Thank you for attending! ® If you have any personal questions, please feel free to email us to schedule an appointment. ® Thank you for your support. ® Have a great night!