Welcome to Punahou School

Class of 2017

Welcome to Sixth Grade!

Pop Quiz!(How well did you read the 6th

Grade Handbook?)

Question #1

There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are

they?

(1)Work hard(2)Have respect for

others

Question #2

Fill in the blank:Students must wear

tops that have a __________ or a ____________.

Students must wear tops that have a collar or a crew

neckline.

Question #3

How many days/nights is Camp Timberline?

Four days and three nights

Question #4

What time is lunch for 6th graders?

11:15 a.m.

Question #5

Generally speaking, how many minutes of

homework a night does a 6th grader have?

(Anywhere from ____ to ____ )

About 60 to 90 minutes

Our Sixth Grade Community

• Shares a Sixth Grade Facility• Has a Common Curriculum• Participates in Common Experiences

•Tie Dye T-Shirts•Environmental/Community Service

•Class Picnic•Camp Timberline

• Participates in a common Chapel and Advisory Program

Students have a Homeroom and Switch Class

A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair. Two teams occupy one floor

in Case.

Our Sixth Grade Community

Is Made Up of Three Teams– Ka Honua O Weinberg (1st Floor)

•Mrs. Umeda & Mrs. Teske•Mr. Smart/Mr. Tam & Ms. Edwards

– Ka Lani O Weinberg (2nd Floor)•Mrs. Robles & Mrs. Ching•Mrs. Chang & Mr. Copeland

– Ka Pueo O Wodehouse•Mrs. Kano & Ms. Eisold•Ms. Chong & Mr. Eliashof

First Day of School: August

26

School Day Hours

8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

School Offices Open

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drop-Off

and

Pick-Up

Wodehouse Hall

6-205 & 2066-207 & 208

Weinberg HallLower Level

6-101, 102, 103, & 104Upper Level

6-201, 202, 203, & 204

First Day Activities 8:00-8:30 Homeroom

8:30-9:30 All School Convocation

9:30-11:15 Homeroom/Team Time

11:15-12:00 Lunch & Recess 12:00-1:45 Orientation & Campus Tours

1:45-2:30 Chapel

2:30-2:45 Homeroom & Dismissal

Lockers

Locks are assigned on the first day of

school and are used during

students' three years in Case Middle School.

Books & Planners Distributed in Class

Physical Education

Did you purchase your child's PE uniforms?

Punahou Bookstore Hours

Wednesday, 8/18 & Thursday, 8/197:30-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m.

Friday, 8/20 (Admissions Day): Closed

Monday, 8/23: 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, 8/24 & Wednesday, 8/25: Closed

Note: No exchanges on PE uniforms. Please know your child's size prior to purchasing. No try-ons during Wednesday, 8/18 and Thursday, 8/19 due to Academy Registration.

Cafeteria & Lunch

Lunch TimeHome lunch or cash for August 26, 27,

and 30~~~~~

ID pictures taken on Friday, August

27

Changes for 2010• Align with 7th & 8th grade• Options: Choice of 3 entrees,

potato bar, soup, sandwiches, special of the day (teri burger, hot dog or chicken patty), salad bar• NO snack bar privileges • ID card functions as a charge card

Dress Code

Dress Code• All tops must have a collar or crew neckline, be long enough to tuck in, and fit comfortably (not tight-fitting)• Skirts, shorts, dresses must be at least knee length• No midriffs or underwear (including bra straps) showing• No clothing with offensive graphics/language• No extreme hairstyles• Footwear is required

What is Appropriate?

What is NOT Appropriate?

Reporting PeriodsFirst Trimester: August 26 to November 15

• Parent - Teacher Conference• Written Progress Report

Second Trimester: November 16 To February 24• Parent - Teacher Conference (upon request)• Written Progress Report

Third Trimester: February 25 To June 2• Written Progress Report

Note: 6th grade report cards do not contain letter grades

September 1 & 2

Laptop Rollout

Communication

Do you have an ePunahou account? This online community provides general information and as well as specific resources under "Parent" and "PFA" tabs. To receive your login and password, e-mail helpdesk@punahou.edu and include your full name, child's full name, and graduation year.

Parent Meeting for

Laptop Rollout

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m.

Twigg-Smith Pavilion

Sixth Grade Parent Night

(formerly known as Open House)Thursday, September

23

Parent-Teacher Communication

(1)Contact your child's teacher first; if via e-mail, send me a copy.

(2)Take advantage of fall conferences.

(3)Other conferences may be scheduled at parent or teacher request ("roundtables").

(4)Encourage self-advocacy by having your child go directly to their teacher with questions.

How We Can Work As a Team

• Parents– Provide time and

place for school work

– Chores at home help develop a sense of responsibility

– Limit and monitor electronic use at home

– Communicate with teachers & supervisor

• Teachers & Supervisor– Set guidelines and

clear expectations– Support the unique

developmental needs of each child as they learn and grow during these adolescent years

– Communicate with parents

PhoneOffice: 945-2479

Secretary (Mrs. Athans-Quon)944-5819

E-mailtchow-hoy@punahou.edu

Websiteiws.punahou.edu/user/tchow-hoy