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Welcome to Back to School Night!

6th Grade

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Sample Title Back to School Night

Lynbrook Elementary School

Welcome from the School Board

Hear a message from FCPS School Board Lee District Representative Tamara Derenak Kaufax

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Welcome from the School Board

Hear a message from FCPS School Board Member-at-Large Rachna Sizemore Heizer

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Welcome from the Principal

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Hear a message from Lynbrook Elementary School Principal Kathleen Sain

Lynbrook is a Title I School

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The 6th Grade Team

Donna Ault Cat Collett Missy Orenstein Megan McColley Elisa Yang Karla Siegel Jonathan Moore Stacie Saucedo Maura Mooney Emily Seman

6th Grade Curriculum

READING

Fiction Non-Fiction Functional Texts Poetry Research

WRITING

Fiction Non-Fiction Functional Texts Poetry Research

SOCIAL STUDIES

Geography American Indians Explorers West Africa Colonial America American Revolution Western Migration Civil War

MATH

Fraction, Decimal, Percent Fraction and Decimal Computation Rational Numbers Ratios Algebra

SCIENCE

Astronomy Weather H2O Energy

SPECIALIZED

INSTRUCTION

FCPS Curriculum

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Portrait of a Graduate Learning Model Digital Citizenship Social and Emotional Learning

Instructional Schedule

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

• Whole group Focus

Lesson (10-15 m.)

• Differentiated small

group instruction (minutes vary)

• Book Clubs or Partner

Reading using breakout rooms

• Independent Reading

& Writing

• Whole Group Reflection
• Whole group Number

Sense Routine (5-10m)

• Whole group Focus

Lesson (10 m.)

• Differentiated small

group instruction (minutes vary)

• Collaborative tasks/

using breakout rooms

• Independent Practice
• Whole Group Reflection
• Content may be

integrated within Math and Language Arts

• Whole Group-

Discussion-based, model investigations, a focus on creative and critical thinking

• Working collaboratively

in breakout rooms (Project-based learning)

How will the learning time be structured?

Reading & Writing Workshop

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Math Workshop Science/ Social Studies

Grading and Assessments

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Grading and Reporting

Balanced Assessment Approach

• Projects
• Rubrics specific to

assignments

• Tests & Quizzes
• Performance Tasks

Student understanding is assessed in multiple ways. Each assessment type provides information to guide and inform instruction to meet the needs of students.

Parent/Teacher Communication

• Phone Call
• Email
• Progress Update Form
• Office Hours

Teachers remain in contact with parents throughout each quarter to share and monitor student progress.

Elementary Progress Report

• Achievement Grade
• Effort Grade
• Life, Work & Citizenship

The progress report reflects the student’s current level of understanding and demonstration of knowledge and skills.

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Elementary Progress Report Marks

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Consistently demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter

• Frequency of behavior, nearly all the time
• Requires no support when demonstrating understanding
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of content taught
• Makes no major errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes taught

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Usually demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter

• Frequency of behavior, most of the time
• Requires limited support when demonstrating understanding
• Demonstrates a general understanding off content taught
• Makes few major errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes

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Sometimes demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter

• Frequency of behavior, some of the time
• Requires moderate support in order to demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills
• Demonstrates a partial understanding of content taught
• Makes some errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes

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Seldom demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter

• Frequency of behavior, seldom
• Requires considerable support in order to demonstrate learning of concepts and skills
• Demonstrates limited understanding of concepts, skills, and processes taught
• Makes frequent major errors when demonstrating concepts or processes

Division & State Assessments

○ Where allowable and practical, assessments are being shifted to an online at-home format to reduce in-person assessments. ○ Some assessment information is ‘to be determined’ based on FCPS operational status (fall/winter/spring 2020-21). ○ Procedures and safety protocols are followed for all in-person assessments to ensure physical distancing and cleaning practices meet current health department and division guidance. ○ More information:

• Assessment Information for Families
• Health & Safety Protocols for Assessments

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Assessments for Grade 6

○ Additional information: Grade Level Tests (updates pending)

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Assessment Purpose Communication to Families iReady

Reading - fall (and

possibly spring)

Math - fall

• Identify gaps in foundational skills
• Identify students needing supports
• Measure progress

New state-mandated results communication

SOLs

(identify subjects)

• Measure knowledge of grade level

content standards **Spring 2021 data will be utilized to inform progress during distance learning; not school accreditation (state waiver) Distributed to parents/guardians August 2021

Some assessments (WIDA, NNAT, grade 6 advanced math IAAT) are required; testing protocols are TBD based on FCPS operational model/VDOE guidance for the spring.

6th Grade Class Assignments and Homework

★ All assignments will be completed

through the G-Suite Platform (Google Drive, Classroom, etc)

★ EVERY night EVERY student

should be reading 30 minutes and jotting thoughts!

★ 7th grade math students may

have work to finish from class

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Schoolwide Procedures, Attendance & Communication

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Technology Support

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★ Weekly Parent Tech Questions on Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm (link should be in your email or get it from your teacher) ★ Lynbrook Website (https://lynbrookes.fcps.edu/resources/technology-support) ★ MiFi Devices for connectivity issues (Reach out to the Lynbrook Office)

Student Attendance

○ It is very important for your child to get online to their virtual

classroom every day!

○ We will start every morning at 8:40 with a morning meeting ○ If your child will be absent please call the attendance line

(703-866-2992) or email us at LynbrookElem.Attendance@fcps.edu

○ You will be able to inform the school if your child missed class

but did school assignments at another time of day.

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School Communication

○ Follow us on Facebook (LynbrookElem) and Twitter

(LynbrookES_FCPS)!

○ Visit our website https://lynbrookes.fcps.edu/

• Virtual Learning Page

○ Email: Administration and FCPS sends critical school information via

email

○ Monthly Parent Coffees: Schedule Posted on our Lynbrook Website ○ Virtual Family Center Office Hours ○ Martha Abreu, Parent Liaison and Maggie Perez-Rives, Family

Learning Center

○ Contact the front office 703-866-2940

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Supporting Your Child at Home

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Family Resources and Supports

Communication Supports for Families

❖ United Language interpretation service ❖ Talking Points website/App ❖ Parent Information Phone Lines in eight languages

Technology Supports for Families

❖ Technology Help Desk for Families ➢ 1-833-921-3277 (7am-11pm, 7 days a week) ❖ Parent & Student IT Support Portal ❖ Technology Tips for Families ❖ Videos & Tips Sheets ➢ BBCU/Google Meet ➢ Google Classroom ➢ SIS/Parent Vue ➢ General Computer Use

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Optional Additional Resources to Share: Mental Health Resources Food Resources Student Safety and Wellness Parent Resource Center Resources for Military Families Resources for Families & Educators by Topic

Family Resources to Learn More about the Grade Level Curriculum: Grade Level Year at a Glances (Translations included) Grade Level Essential Standards (Family-facing version for each quarter; will include translations) **Also accessible on the web

Tips for Success in Online Learning

Break Ideas:

○ Take a screen break ○ Walk or play outside ○ Move, stretch, Yoga ○ Organize materials ○ Draw or doodle ○ Meditate ○ Read ○ Drink water ○ Use the restroom ○ Reflect what went

well and what you can do better or set a goal

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Dedicate a space for you to do your work, where your computer will be on a level

• surface. Remember that everyone can see where you are working when your camera

is on. Dress for success. You may be on camera as you interact with your peers and teachers, so be sure to dress accordingly. Communicate with your teachers via email (your student ID# @fcpsschools.net). Also use this email to reach out to counselors and other school staff. Check for assignments and announcements in FCPS 24-7 Learning or Google Classroom. Stick to a schedule. Follow the schedule for meeting with teachers. Use the other days to complete assigned work and check in when needed. Be open and flexible to learn this new way together!

Thank You!

Questions?

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