welcome, team usa families! open house night grade 6, skyview upper elementary
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Welcome, Team USA Families!
Open House Night
Grade 6, Skyview Upper Elementary
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-Team USA-•Sean McCracken- Science/Geography
•Cynthia Kim- English/Geography
• Jodi Matriccino- Math/Geography
•Tracy Sparango- Reading/Geography
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About the Science Teacher: Mr. Sean McCracken
• Graduate of Methacton School District
• Graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology
•Master’s in Teacher Leadership
• 9th year teaching 6th Grade Science
• 8th Grade Basketball Coach at Arcola
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Jackpot!!!←←←11-month-old Rottweiler!
Got married this summer! My wife is a high school history teacher at PW!
We love to run!!Indianapolis Marathon to come this year!!
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Subject Curriculum• Scientific Method
• Metric Measurement
• Chemical Building Blocks
• Astronomy
• Environment and Ecology
• 6th Grade Science Night
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GradingGrades are calculated using total points.
Students will receive points for the following items: Homework/Responsibility (100 points), Tests, Quizzes, Classwork, Labs, and Projects.
Refer to my website for handouts, homework, and notifications.
Students may complete current events for extra credit (refer to class syllabus).
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Geography Curriculum• Introduction to Geography
• Africa – Map Skills, History, Physical Features, People
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About the English Teacher: Mrs. Cynthia Kim
Education and Experience
• Temple University graduate
• School District of Philadelphia,
School District of Springfield Township,
Methacton School District
• 16 years teaching experience
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I understand that your children are precious. I am a parent too!
NoahAge 7Gr. 2
NaomiAge 9Gr. 4
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English Curriculum
Grammar Study- Holt, Elements of Language
Capitalization PunctuationParts of a Sentence Parts of SpeechPrepositions ConjunctionsInterjections Direct Objects Subject-Verb Agreement
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English Curriculum -Writing-•Narrative • Argument• Informative • PoetryAll major writing projects are completed at school.
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Grading System for English Class
35%- Writing Projects30%- Unit Tests25%- Quizzes/Classwork 10%- Homework
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Geography Curriculum
South America
-Atlantic
-Pacific
-Caribbean
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About the Math Teacher: Mrs. Jodi Matriccino
• I graduated from the University of Scranton with a BA in Communication.
• Several years ago, I attended West Chester University and obtained my certification in Elementary Education. I am currently pursuing my Masters degree from Gratz College.
• Before teaching at Skyview I taught at Worcester Elementary and Arcola.
• I am a wife and mother, and understand the challenges of managing school age children.
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Mia is 8 (3rd grade) and Leo is 3
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Glencoe Math Series
• The Course 1 Math book can be accessed online. With ConnectED, students have instant access to all of their study materials. Students have a workbook for class, and can also view the same material online.
• The online book is interactive and provides an explanation of material, self check problems, and extra practice.
• Visit my website and click on the Glencoe Math tab to learn more about the program.
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C o n c e p ts C o v e re d in G ra d e 6 :
• -Ratios and Proportional Reasoning
• -Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
• -Computing with Multi-Digit Numbers
• -Multiply and Divide Fractions
• -Integers and the Coordinate Plane
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C o n c e p ts C o v e re d in G ra d e 6 :
• Expressions
• -Equations
• -Functions and Inequalities
• -Area
• -Volume and Surface Area
• -Statistical Measures
• -Statistical Displays
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Grading System for Math
Math grades are made up of the following percentages:
•20% Classwork•45% Tests•10% Homework/Responsibility points•25% Quizzes
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Geography Curriculum
Introduction to Geography
North America:• Map Skills• Physical Features• History/Culture• Countries today
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Mrs. Sparango’s Homeroom Class2014-2015 School year!
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About the Reading Teacher:
Mrs. Tracy Sparango Bloomsburg University Masters in Reading at West Chester Reading Specialist Devoted to teaching and students becoming successful, life
long readers/learners Mother and a wife
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My husband Dave and I enjoy the outdoors. We enjoy taking our children Isabella (10) and Mia (8) on hikes and bike rides. We include our two dogs Kelsey (top) and Molly (bottom). Our
cat ( Sunny) stays home.
(My Family)
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Reading through Harcourt as well as literature.
• Harcourt Series.. Storytown
• Novels throughout the year. Fiction and nonfiction
• Skills Vocabulary (journals)• ZPD Scores
• Test taking Strategies
• IRP independent reading program…starts the 2nd MP
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Team USA Students
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Grades
Scoring system :
All tests will be broken up into 3 parts:
Comprehension: 35% of their overall grade
Skills: 25%
Vocabulary 20%
Homework / Projects and preparation 20%
Total =100%
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Geography Curriculum
Students will be able to access their books on line. They are also able to take home a book as well. My particular area of study is EUROPE.
Holt McDougal
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Questions?
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We are looking forward to a
fantastic school year, and thank you
for your support!