Grade 6 LC 2 Math Science English

Grade 6: LC 2 Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open House August 21, 2013 Strings Room 5: 40 to 6: 10 pm

LC Structure and Purpose Group of 120 Students 6 Core Teachers: Math, Science, English/Social Studies Support: EAL, Counselor, and School Therapist Collaboration & Communication between all the core teachers Meet regularly with Student Support Team Fun, Service

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Learning Community 2

Marisa Medina English & Social Studies Hometowns: Cordoba, Argentina & South Africa

Cathy Craig English & Social Studies Home: Michigan-USA

Jenn Call English & Social Studies Hometown: El Paso, Texas -Usa

Richard Miller Science Hometown: Detroit, Michigan USA

Dave Stutz Math Hometown: Rimini, Montana USA

Gretchen Curtis Science/Math Home: Maine -USA

Caroline Elsbury EAL Hometown: Isleworth, London, UK

Kendel Leet Counselor Home: Vermont, USA

Kris Carlson School Therapist Home: Maryland USA

English & Social Studies Workshop and Inquiry

English: Reading/Writing Workshop Framework Skillful reading and writing is developed through some essentials components: Explicit teaching and Coaching- Mini Lessons- Application Time / Choice (”Just right” Authentic Texts) Time to reflect, share, and Confer In Workshop Model we believe that the one doing the Reading, Writing, speaking and sharing, is also the one doing the Learning!

Important Information • Homework • Materials

Social Studies 4 units Integrated Service learning

Science

Science - Expect Feedback in Three Areas

Science - Homework

Math

a M Information Session BIG for Parents questions Date - TBA h t Flipped clas Cha llen sroom ge by c h so Re es rc u Units rk o ew om oice &c Grading olor leve H ls

Grade-book Snapshot

Important Dates Advisory Retreat September 12 th and 13 th Student Led Conferences Thursday, October 10 th Thursday, March 20

Welcome to middle school @JIS!!!