incoming grade 6 february 27, 2013. the only thing we may know about education is that inquisitive...
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INCOMING GRADE INCOMING GRADE 66
FEBRUARY 27, FEBRUARY 27, 20132013
The only thing we may know about education
is that inquisitive minds respond to it.
-- Paul Nix
Core Values – 4 R’s
‘Learning How to Kiss a Frog’ – Dr. James
Garvin‘It seems as though it happened overnight’Developmental Stages - Growth, Onset of
Puberty, Cognitive Development, Social BeingGoing through awkward stages, inconsistent
behavior, curious, preoccupied with self, desire to feel autonomous and competent
Our job is to steady the course with you
YOUR EMERGING MIDDLE SCHOOLER
Growth - Provide opportunities for growth and
mistakes Puberty - Provide appropriate learning experiences
to channel energies Cognitive thinking - Shape new thinking ability so
that the students can begin to use reasoning power wisely to problem solve and plan appropriately
Social Beings – provide parameters and structures; bring them back to ‘reality’
NURTURE AND CHALLENGE
Meeting Their Needs
Understand major changes are taking place Help students develop to their fullest potential Support and acknowledge their successes Tell them we care Be positive role models Be honest and provide genuine praise Be a good listener Find ways for students to grow, flourish, and
succeed
What Can We Do?
Cluster Model: Koalas, Otters, Sea
Turtles Academics and Related Arts Connections and Connectedness Kelly Campbell – Dean of Students Matt Marenghi – Guidance Counselor
NURTURING A COMMUNITY
Positive and supportive school climate Cluster Model Curriculum/Delivery rooted in adolescent
needs – integrated curricula, cooperative learning, differentiated instruction
Hands-on and experiential learning Heterogeneous class design/structure Advisor/Advisee Program Related Arts
Nurturing a Community
EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial Studies
Core Content Areas
Parts of speech
Elements of fiction
Poetry
Writing
Open Response
E.T outline
Six traits
Personal narrative
Harris and Me
by Gary Paulsen
Fever 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
• Scientific Method• Matter• Minerals & Rocks• Fossils• Geologic Time• Weathering & Erosion• Inside Earth
Grade 6 ScienceIntegrated Science
Discover what geography is all about Learn the difference between social science
and science Strong emphasis upon physical geography and
human geography Focus on current events throughout the school
year December we look at economics Largest Unit is Africa Spring time we visit Peabody Essex Museum in
Salem as part of our unit on China
Grade Six Social Studies
Math and Reading Seminar
MARS
Anna Lassoff – Special
Education Coordinator Academic Support Learning Center Related Services (Speech,
Psych, O/T, PT)
Inclusion
Art Health General Music Related Rotation World Language (Spanish, French,
Mandarin) Physical Education Music (Band, Chorus, Orchestra) Plus Classes
Related Arts Courses
Weekly Schedule
MON TUES WED THURS FRIPeriod 1 MATH MATH SCIENCE SCIENCE MATH
Period 2 PHYS ED FRENCH ENGLISH ENGLISH LIB/MEDIA
Period 3 SCIENCE SCIENCE HEALTH FRENCH SCIENCE
Period 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH SOC STUD
SOC STUD
ENGLISH
Period 5 MARS MARS MARS MARS MARS
Period 6 FRENCH ART MATH MATH PHYS ED
Period 7 SOC STUD SOC STUD
BAND BAND SOC STUD
Copy of 6th Grade Physical Booster dosage of tetanus vaccination (Tdap) Second dose of chicken pox vaccine (Varivax)
For those students who have not had chicken pox
Tricia Williams, RN 508-242-8554Blake School Nurse
Medical Notes - Physicals
General Information:Three Seasons for ~ 8 weeks1 hour sessions - $6/hour
Benefits:Meet new studentsLearn new skills/informationMake a connection with an adult in the building
Offerings This Year:TV Production, Walk in the Woods, Introduction to
Wrestling, Dodgeball, Homework Club, Board Games, Creative Writing, Field Hockey, Google Sketchup, Game Design, Naturalist Club, What’s Cooking at Blake, Knitting Club, …
Adults in the Room: You can be involved!Share a skill and advise a club! Email Brian Gavaghan
Blake Intramural Program
If you haven’t made
any mistakes lately, you must be doing
something wrong.-- Susan Jeffers
Essence of Blake
Blake CSA
Support Technology Programs iPad Pilot Communication boards
Sponsors initiatives such as author visits and special programs:
Shakespeare Now Theatre performance for 6th grade Latino Dance Troupe for 8th grade
Scholarships for 7th grade Natures Classroom and 8th grade Washington DC tripCourtyard beautificationPicture frames to display student artwork throughout the schoolMicrophone and speaker sets for social studies classroomsTeacher appreciation luncheonsSnacks for students during MCAs testingSupplies for nurse’s office
Participate in the summer reading book
sale at Park Street to get your child’s required reading
Purchase SCRIP Frequent Royal Pizza and Subway on
the designated promotion nights Collect Box Tops Support the Innisbrook fundraiser of
wrapping paper and other items
How you can help CSA get its funds
No more room parents…CSA keeps you informed on what is going on in your child’s school
Sign up to help out on specific initiatives or chair an event – online sign ups start in June
Board and volunteer positions open for 2013-2014 school year
Attend monthly meetings…4 in the am and 4 in the pm
Participate in CSA at Blake
Handout – Communication – Blog and Twitter Transitional Meetings Parental Insight 6th Grade Summer Reading List Cluster Placements Transition Day Enjoy the summer! Questions???
TRANSITION