Back to School Night SBS Grades 6,7,8 - August 30, 2018, 6:15 p.m. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Back to School Night SBS Grades 6,7,8 - August 30, 2018, 6:15 p.m. Welcome Parents! Grades 6,7,8 - Back to School Night AGENDA Opening Prayer Big Ideas Math Message from Principal Spanish Introductions 6th grade ELA Religion & ELA

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Back to School Night

SBS Grades 6,7,8 - August 30, 2018, 6:15 p.m.

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Welcome Parents!

Grades 6,7,8 - Back to School Night

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AGENDA

Opening Prayer Message from Principal Introductions Religion & ELA 8th grade Accelerated Reader Communication Expectations & Uniform High School Shadow Info Big Ideas Math Spanish 6th grade ELA 7th grade ELA Science Extended Study Trips Closing Prayer

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Science ~ Mrs. Barry

7th/8th SS /7th Rel. ~ Mrs. Jakubowski

Grade level Math ~ Mrs. Moore 8th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Ciccoianni 7th ELA/6th Social Studies~ Mrs. Miller 6th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Frlekin

Introductions

  • Adv. Math ~ Mrs.

Kustura Spanish ~ Mrs. Bruno *Teachers available at tables after meeting

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Religion 8

  • Relationship with Christ

○ Participate in the Sacrament of Mass and pray as a family ○ Dinner time discussions

  • Service Project and Service Hours

○ Plan and Implement their own project ○ Solo or Group

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Language Arts

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Accelerated Reader

  • Every student should work towards

completing the AR goals.

  • Reading = Strong Writing

○ What is read is produced on paper

  • Students should be reading each day
  • Small percentage of ELA Grade
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Edmodo

parent code

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COMMUNICATION

  • Sycamore is #1 method of communication - - -

Homework posted daily

  • Email all teachers involved
  • Conferencing with teachers/dismissal
  • Written note needed after absence
  • New Tardy Policy
  • Cell Phones and Smart Watches
  • Service & L.I.F.T.
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

  • Charged 1:1 devices required in every

class every day

  • Must have their own supplies
  • (pens, pencils paper, etc.)
  • Students utilize an agenda (actual or

digital) to record assignments in each class

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

  • Track conduct in Sycamore
  • “Gotcha” & Class Points
  • ZAP: Zeros Aren’t Permitted
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Uniform

Belts: required for boys EVERY DAY Skirt/skort: lengths (must touch the top of the knee from a standing position) Shoes: Black, white, or gray only. No slip-ons or high tops Other: Socks (4” above top of shoe), no make-up, clear nail polish only Mass Day Dress: Mass, Rosaries & Stations of the Cross Non-uniform days: Modest and appropriate dress at all times

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8th Grade HS Shadow Policy

  • 8th Grade Privilege
  • Go to website for Permission Form
  • Give to Homeroom Teacher (Mrs.

Ciccoianni / Mrs. Moore) 1 week in advance for an excused absence

  • Allowed 3 Shadow Days at 3 separate high

schools

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Big Ideas Math Program

Parent info night: Sept 12th; 7-8 pm Duffy

  • Grade level and advanced (6-8)

○ Placement determined using a variety of data

  • Assignments are done online

○ Students must still show their work Instant feedback

  • n answers
  • No need to purchase a book
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SPANISH

  • Auténtico Spanish Program:

https://www.pearsonschool.com

  • Twice a week for 50 minutes.
  • Immerses students in authentic Spanish language

and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning.

  • Assignments submitted online
  • Spanish is a letter grade and averaged in GPA
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6th Grade Literature

Autobiography

  • Writing done in class.
  • Editing/finishing will be done at home
  • Publishing final copy done at home (e.g. Shutterfly)
  • Artwork done at home

Novel Studies

  • Students will be notified in class
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7th Grade Literature

  • Mythology

○ textbooks provided ○ opportunity to take national exam

  • Novel Studies
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  • Clever.com
  • Log in with Google
  • Automatically logs them into Sycamore & Amplify

(science curriculum)

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  • Amplify Science:
  • On-line, no textbooks
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Are we having a SCIENCE FAIR this year???

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  • All STUDENTS research a project
  • Broken down into several small assignments
  • Assignments start in class
  • Some need to be finished or edited at home.
  • Present in class
  • Top students move on to complete project

SCIENCE FAIR

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6th Grade Science Camp

Parent Meeting: Thurs. Sept. 6th from 7-8pm in Duffy

  • Camp Location: Running Springs, CA
  • Dates: Monday Nov. 12th - Friday Nov. 16th
  • Registration forms handed out in class
  • Registration Forms AND $100 deposit due Sept 21st
  • Remaining Balance due Tuesday, Oct 16th
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7th Grade Science Camp

JPL and CHANNEL ISLANDS JPL: Sept 25, leave school 7:15 AM ○ Permission slips sent home next week ○ Parent Chaperones sign up tonight Channel Islands: October 9-11, 2018 ➔ Registration and full payment due Tomorrow! ○ Packing & daily dress will be on the website ○ Curriculum questions to Mrs. Barry ○ Logistical questions to Mrs. Kustura

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WASHINGTON DC

  • Trip is April 10-19. Information is on the

website and continually updated.

  • Those not attending are expected to do

virtual learning at school

  • Look for jacket orders in October
  • Payment questions go directly to LEAD. All
  • ther questions please direct to Mrs. Kustura
  • r Mrs. Jakubowski
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Closing Prayer

Teachers available at the tables in the back of the hall for 15 minutes