Welcome to 6 th Grade

1. Welcome to 6th Grade Open House August 28, 2013

2. Meet Miss Gearing • This is my 2ndyear teaching at Mountain View Elementary School! • Taught Preschool and was the Director of Education at New Horizons School in 2011, was a classroom assistant at Baggaley Elementary School in 2012, and taught 5th grade at Mt. View, last year! • Please see my website for additional information- www.glsd.us • My email is melissa.gearing@glsd.us • Phone number 724-834-7388

3. GLSD Website and Links • www.glsd.us • This site can be used to find my teacher page which includes my homework page and links to Story Town, Science Fusion and Go Math! • Check our teacher pages for useful, fun websites. • www.thinkcentral.com • student login (last 2 digits of their expected graduation year, first four letters of their last name, then first four letters of their last name • student password gL(lunch number)

4. Who are your child’s teachers? -Miss Melissa Gearing (Language Arts) -Miss Marissa Capuzzi(Social Studies and Writing) -Mrs. Karen LaPresti (Some Social Studies and Language Arts) -Mr. Rick Zavatsky (Math and Science)

5. Classroom Expectations I expect… • Students to try their best. • Students to respect each other, their teachers, and belongings. • Students to complete their work neatly and on time. • Students to be organized including: • checking their “mailbox” • using their assignment notebook • using their file folder (accordion folder) • keeping their binder organized • knowing their schedule/routine

6. Classroom Rules • Follow directions the first time they are given. • Raise you hand before speaking. • Bring all your materials to class. • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. *Our rules keep us safe and allow us to learn together!

7. Home-School Connection • We need you! We are a team-student, teacher, and family. • You can volunteer: • becoming a VIP • We could use volunteers to punch holes, staple, and more! • sharing with our classes • sending in supplies (tissues, sandwich baggies, Clorox wipes, etc.). • assisting with the 6th grade dance **Remember, clearances are needed to help at school or school functions like field trips or Olympic Day! • Help your child at home by checking their assignment book and our websites for updates, reminders, and homework. • Read with your child! We have “Baggy Books” and ORF’s to improve reading fluency and confidence!

8. Tutoring • Tutoring will begin in September (start date will be announced soon) • Tutoring is most Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8:35. • Students will be able to make-up work and ask for help.

9. Conferences • Conferences will be in November on an “as needed” basis. • You will receive more information closer to this time. • Thank you for your cooperation!

10. 6th Grade Camp • An informational session will be held later in the year regarding camp. • You will receive notice about this date and lists to help to you prepare for camp!

11. REMIND 101

12. Scavenger Hunt • Have your child show you our room using our scavenger hunt sheet. • Be sure to visit with our encore teachers, nurses, guidance counselor, speech teacher, or support staff since they will be discussing important information as well. • Don’t forget to visit the Spirit Wear Sale! • Thanks for coming! We appreciate your support!