School Supply Lists

• Book bag (regular size)
• Reuseable water bottle (labeled)
• 2 folders with 2 pockets
• 2 pairs of over the head headphones (needed for the iPad)
• 1 pack of baby wipes
• Lunch bag (to bring lunch or snacks)
• 1 hard pencil case
• 2 jumbo glue sticks
• Art smock or old adult button down shirt
• 2 boxes of tissues

Please send a change of clothes in a ziplock bag on the first day of school. Please label the bag with your child's name.

$8.00 for Let's Find Out Magazine (science and social studies) Please place money in an envelope with your child's name on it.

Por favor cologue el dinero en un sobre con el nombre de su hijo.

*Please label supplies with your child's first and last name** DO NOT LABEL THE FOLDERS

Ms. Florez and Ms. Lacetti

• 2 Plastic folders with pockets
•  2 Primary Composition notebooks
•  1 fabric pencil case
• 2 packs of thin black dry erase markers with eraser on the cap (Expo)
• 2 large boxes of tissues
• 1 pack of baby wipes
• 1 box of Gallon-size Ziploc bags
•  Headphones
• Reusable water bottle

*Please write your child’s name on their headphones, reusable water bottle, pencil case, notebooks, and folders.

Ms. Pertillo

• 1 pack of large erasers
• 1 pair of child safety scissors
• 2 marble notebooks
• 1 large box of tissues
• 2 folders with bottom pockets (plastic)
•  1 pencil box to hold all supplies
• 1 container of baby wipes for hand/face
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 pair of headphones to keep in school (labeled)

*Please refill supplies throughout the school year.

*Please send your child’s supplies into school on the first day of school.

Thank you for supplying your learner with the tools they need to be successful first graders!

• 1 ruler with cm and inches
• 2 boxes of #2 pencils (sharpened)
• 1 pair of child safety scissors
• 2 composition notebooks
• 1 large box of tissues
• 2 two pocket folders (plastic if possible)
• 1 large pencil box to hold all supplies
• 1 large roll of paper towels
• 2 packs of hand sanitizing wipes
• 1 refillable water bottle for students to use daily
• 1 pair of headphones or earbuds to keep in school  

***Please refill supplies throughout the school year 

***Please send your child’s supplies on the 1st day of

• 3 two pocket folders
• 2 composition notebooks
• 1 large box of tissues
• 1 pencil box to hold everything
• 1 box of sharpened pencils 
• 2 large erasers
• 1 pair of child safe scissors
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
• 1 pack of wide ruled looseleaf paper
• 1 pair of headphones to use with the laptop

Please refill supplies throughout the year.

Please send in all supplies the first day of school.

Please label each item with your child's name.

• 2 boxes of Ticonderoga #2 pencils
• 1 box of red pencils for editing
• Large erasers
• Soft pencil case to hold pencils and erasers
• 1 pair of Fiskars child scissors
• 1 pack of wide-ruled looseleaf paper
• 3 marble composition notebooks (no spiral notebooks)
• 1-8 pocket expandable folder (no individual folders)
• 1 pencil sharpener with case to catch pencil shavings
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 large box of tissues
• 1 hand sanitizer
• 1 pair of headphones or earbuds to use with laptop

*Please refill supplies throughout the school year.

*Please send in all supplies the first day of school.

*Please label each item with your child’s name

Class 5 BC

In School Supplies:

• 1 Yellow Pocket Folder (Homework)
• 1 pair of headphones
• 1 soft pouch pencil case (please label with your child’s name)
• 1 Box of tissues
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

At Home Supplies: Please do NOT bring to school

• #2 pencils (2 packs or more)
• Personal sharpener
• 1 liquid glue or glue stick
• 1 pair of child’s safe scissors

Special Note:

All “In School” supplies will have to be replenished periodically throughout the school year.

Class 5C

1. Headphones

2. 1 GLUESTICK

3. 4 PLASTIC FOLDERS

4. 1 LARGE BOX OF TISSUES (RECTANGULAR, NOT SQUARE)

5. 1 PENCIL BOX TO HOLD EVERYTHING

6. 1 ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and I look forward to meeting everyone in September. 

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to sixth grade science at Traphagen Elementary School. To ensure a productive year, please be aware of the following:

Attendance – Attendance is taken daily. If it is necessary for your child to be absent, please provide a note (or email) indicating the reason for the absence. If your child must leave early, a written note (or email) is required.

Homework – The purpose of homework is to review the work done in class. It will ALWAYS connect to the lesson from the day it is assigned. Science homework will be given 1 – 3 times a week. Please ensure that all homework is completed, neat, and done to the best of your child’s ability.

Supplies – Students must have the required supplies for class each day. Those supplies include:

· 1/2" binder

· 2-pocket folder

· 2 pencils or pens (blue or black)

· Discovery Education Science Techbook

District Grading Policy - This course of study includes different components, each of which are assigned the following percentages to comprise a final grade.

Report grades are based on a scale of 1 – 4. The percentage equivalents are listed below.

LEVEL 1 (0-64%), LEVEL 2 (65-74%), LEVEL 3 (75-84%) AND LEVEL 4 (85-100%)

· Exams 35%

· Classwork/ Class Participation* 20%

· Lesson Quizzes 15%

· Homework 10%

· Laboratory Work/Projects 20%

*Class Participation includes attendance, contribution during whole group

instruction, effort, contribution during small group activities, and attentiveness

in class.

Units of Study

· Unit 1: Systems on Earth

Concept 1.1 – Body Systems

Concept 1.2 – The Cell as a System

Concept 1.3 – Earth’s Interacting Systems

Unit 2: Causes of Weather

Concept 2.1 – Energy Transfer in the Water Cycle

Concept 2.2 – Weather Patterns

Unit 3: Causes and Effects of Regional Climates

Concept 3.1 – Creating Climate Regions

Concept 3.2 – Environmental and Genetic Influences

Concept 3.3 – Reproductive Success

Unit 4: Our Changing Climate

Concept 4.1 – Causes of Climate Change

Concept 4.2 – Climate Change Impacts Organisms

Concept 4.3 – reducing Human Impact on the Environment

Quizzes and Assessments – Students will take a quiz after every 2 -3 lessons (about once a week). The concept assessments will be given after each concept is completed (every 3 – 4 weeks).

Online Resources - Students have access to online resources via the district website (www.mtvernoncsd.org). Students have online access to Discovery Education science curriculum via Schoology. They can access their text, lesson videos, and other interactive materials.

***All grades are posted on Schoology. Please check periodically to review your child’s progress.

 Teacher Conference – I am happy to schedule an appointment to discuss any issues concerning your child's needs. Please send me a note or email if the need arises. My email address is tmurray-george@mtvernoncsd.org.

 

As we prepare for an exciting and challenging year, keep in mind that if we fail to plan, we plan to fail. I look forward to working together with you to ensure your child’s success.

Very Truly Yours,

Mrs. T. Murray-George

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to the sixth grade at Traphagen Elementary School. To ensure a productive year, please be aware of the following:

Attendance- Attendance is take daily. If it is necessary for your child to be absent, please write a note indicating the reason for the absence and send it with your child the day he/she returns. If your child has to leave early, a written notes is required. All missed work must be made up.

Arrival- Students are expected to arrive at school by 8:25 AM. After 8:40 AM they will be marked late.

Dismissal- Students are dismissed at 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

 Homework- Homework will be assigned every night and should take a minimum of 30 minutes to complete. Please ensure that all homework is completed, neat, and done to the best of your child’s ability. It will be beneficial to discuss the importance of homework with your child as it will revisit all concepts taught in class.

Students will be required to read 20 minutes every night. Please monitor your child’s reading.

School Supplies Required (Please obtain these at your convenience- these items are not imperative at the moment)

· 3 Spiral or Composition Notebooks (Social Studies, Reading Logs, and Writing)

· 4 Folders (Social Studies, ELA, In Progress, Homework)

· Pens (2)

· 1 Binder (no larger than 1” preferably- this will be used for writing)

· 1 Pack of Loose leaf (for classroom use)

· Small Paperback Dictionary (for vocabulary)

· 1 Pencil Sharpener

· Dry Erase Markers (at least 4)

· Sock (or any item that can be used to erase their white boards)

· Headphones/earbuds to use with laptops (students will complete iReady lessons in the morning and occasionally during small group instruction)

· 2 Boxes of Tissues (for classroom use)

· 1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (for classroom use)

Thank you for your cooperation and please don’t hesitate to e-mail me with any questions or concerns.

Mr. Davanzo

SDavanzo@mtvernoncsd.org

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to sixth grade math at Traphagen Elementary School. To ensure a productive year, please be aware of the following:

Attendance – Attendance is taken daily at 8:40 am. Students arriving after that time will be marked late. If it is necessary for your child to be absent, please provide a note (or email) indicating the reason for the absence. If your child must leave early, a written note (or email) is required.

Homework – The purpose of homework is to review the work done in class. Math homework will be given every night, including holidays and weekends. Homework should take a minimum of 20 minutes. Please ensure that all homework is completed, neat, and done to the best of your child’s ability

Supplies – Students must have the required supplies for class each day. Those supplies include:

· 1/2” binder

· 2-pocket folder

· 2 pencils and a sharpener (must collect shavings)

· two dry erase markers

· scientific calculator (optional)

· 3-hole punch

· iReady Classroom Mathematics text

District Grading Policy - Students will be graded using a scale of 1 – 4 using the equivalents detailed below.

LEVEL 1 (0-54%), LEVEL 2 (55-74%), LEVEL 3 (75-84%) AND LEVEL 4 (85-100%)

· Unit Assessments 35%

· Classwork/ Class Participation* 20%

· Lesson Quizzes 15%

· Homework 10%

· Projects/Presentations 20%

*Class participation includes attendance, contribution during whole group

instruction, effort, contribution during small group activities, and attentiveness in class.

Units of Study

· Unit 2: Decimals and Fractions

· Unit 6: Positive and Negative Numbers

· Unit 1 (Part I): Expressions and Equations

· Unit 5: Algebraic Thinking

· Unit 3: Ratio Reasoning (Ratios and Equivalent Ratios)

· Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning (Unit Rates and Percents)

· Unit 1 (Part II): Area, Surface Area, Volume

· Unit 7: Statistical Thinking

STEM Projects – A STEM project will be assigned every 1 – 2 units. Students will utilize the engineering process, incorporating math and science to solve problems, to complete each project. In most cases, students will work on the projects in class. If work is to be completed at home, parents will be notified via email.

Quizzes and Unit Assessments – Students will take a quiz after each lesson (every 2 – 3 days). The unit assessments will be given after each unit is completed (every 5 – 7 lessons).

Online Resources - Students have access to online resources via the district website (www.mtvernoncsd.org). Students have access to the iReady app, which provides differentiated instruction and assistance. iReady is individualized for each student and automatically modifies instruction and lessons as needed. Students are required to complete two lessons each week.

***All grades are posted on Schoology. Please check periodically to review your child’s progress.

As we prepare for an exciting and challenging year, keep in mind that if we fail to plan, we plan to fail. I look forward to working together with you to ensure your child’s success.

Very Truly Yours,

Mrs. T. Murray-George