Welcome to the sixth grade! We’re fishing for a GREAT year!
Ms. Leger
Mr. Dietrich
2009 - 2010

Ms. Leger
ELA

16th year of teaching
7th year at MMS
Yes, I commute from Kenner every day!!
1 daughter – junior at St. Mary’s Dominican
I love to read! Barnes & Noble is my favorite place to shop.

Mr. Dietrich

3rd year of teaching
1st year at MMS
I moved here from upstate New York!
I am married to a kindergarten teacher.
I enjoy biking, martial arts, and DIY.

Classroom rules and policys
FISH Philosophy!!

Treat others and their property with respect.

Encourage and support each other to follow the FISH Philosophy.

Always be prepared and organized for class.

Mind school rules, and follow directions the first time.

PBS Re-enforcers

Praise

Seagull Slips

“Positive Behavior Note” sent home

“Fun Friday” Activities

PBS Consequences

Points will be deducted from the conduct grade.
(cumulative for the nine weeks)

* Sign Behavior Card……1 point deducted
* Detention………………..1 point deducted
* School Behavior Report, Saturday/Afterschool Detention, Suspension ………………..5 points deducted

Grading Scale
S = 100-90 points
N = 89-80 points
U = 79 points – below

Re-teaching Activity during “Fun Friday” Activity

Detention

Progress Slips

Progress Slips and Papers
– sent home on Friday
– return on Monday
Tests – Keep at home unless otherwise noted.

Missed Assignments

Assignments are to be written in the assignment pad daily and should be brought home for review. (Even it the work is finished)

Absences- Students have one day for every excused absence to make up their work. It is the students’ responsibility to get the missed work from the Daily Assignments Binder.

Pull-Out Absences- Students will be given time to make up work. It is the students’ responsibility to get the missed work from the Daily Assignments Binder.

For each assignment not completed, 1 point will be deducted from the participation grade in each subject. (cumulative for the nine weeks)

What did I miss when I was absent?

1. Find the day you missed in this binder.
2. Copy all missed assignments into your Assignment Pad.
3. Take any Handouts from the folder with your number on it.
Leger – Blue
Dietrich – Green
Zimmer - Red
Bring the following items to me:
* binder
* your completed Assignment Pad
* any Handouts from your folder
5. I will:
* review missed assignments with you
* issue assignment due dates
* initial and date your Assignment Pad
6. It is your responsibility to:
* turn in assignment on the date assigned
* remind me of any tests that must be taken

ELA
Spelling Writing
* Pre-Test on Monday * Write From the Beginning
* Tests every Thursday or Friday
* iLEAP format

English
* Grammar
* Parts of Speech
* Diagramming Sentences
* Editing Practice - Caught Ya’

Reading
* Treasures
* Novels – Number the Stars
* AR – 20 minutes daily - Reading Response Logs
* Monthly Book Projects:
- Begins in September - Each student presents every other month
- Choice of format - Due last school day of each month
- Rubric

Math

Every Day Math Counts
Whole Numbers (prime, composite, GCF, LCM)
Creating and Interpreting Graphs and Data
Fractions, Decimals, Percents
Geometry
Perimeter and Area
Probability

Science

Science as Inquiry- Science Process Skills/Scientific Method
PHYSICAL SCIENCE- Atoms, Molecules, Compounds, Mass and Volume, Physical and Chemical Changes
Transformation of Energy-Kinetic/Potential
Motion and Forces
Science and the Environment
Science Fair

Social Studies

Social Studies- The World (text available online)
Map Skills
Ancient History
Begin with Hunter/Gatherer societies and work our way through Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and world religions
Geography – past and present
Group work, projects, hands on, art work, presentations, and reading strategies

6th Grade Activities

2 Field Trips – D-Day Museum,
Career Day
World Travel Day
Renaissance Festival
Art Fiesta
6th Grade Dance
Junior High Day
Picnic

A Unique Year

Transition Year
Release of Responsibility
Higher Expectations
- work ethic
- attitude toward learning
- Be brave, and ask questions
Preparing for Next Year
Preparing for the Future