Transcript Orientation - 6th Grade Mrs. Marti`s Room 2009-2010

Orientation - 6th Grade
Mrs. Marti’s Room
2009-2010 School Year
Welcome back to school!
Education/Teaching Experience
Education
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BS in Education – MLC, New Ulm
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MA in Education, emphasis in Special
Education – Pacific Lutheran University,
Tacoma, WA
Teaching License – State of MN renewed, 2009
Teaching Experience
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Kent, Washington - Holy Trinity Lutheran
School (various combinations of grades K-4)
for 8 years. I even coached soccer!
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Anoka-Hennepin School District – training
adults, sub taught in K-8.
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Bloomington Living Hope Lutheran School
(Grades 5-8 1998 to present).
Continuing Education
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University of MN, Twin Cities Campus
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Workshops at Hamline University and the
Science Museum of MN
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Bloomington School District Workshops
Professional Activities and
Organizations
• Member of Advisory Panel for the State of MN
Science Test (2005-present).
• State of MN Science Test Storyboard and Item
Writer (2005-present).
• Member of National Science Teacher’s
Association (NSTA).
• Member of the Minnesota Science Teacher’s
Association (MnSTA).
• Visiting team evaluator for the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA)
(2008-present).
This is how 6th Grade works!
Find out what’s different and what’s the
same!
School Year Theme
Be the Bridge!
John 14:6
“Jesus answered, I am the way
and the truth and the life. No
one comes to the Father except
through me.”
Word of God
• Catechism – Mrs. Marti
• New Testament – Mrs.
Marti
• Memory Treasures
• Mission money (collected
the last day of each
week)
• Mission Projects (see
green sheet)
• Church Attendance
6th Grade Teachers
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Miss Bauder – Music, Chorus
Mrs. Koch – Literature, English
Mrs. Mohr – Geography
Mrs. Schmidt – Art
Mr. Zoellner – Math, Phy. Ed.
Mrs. Marti – Science, Catechism, New
Testament, Spelling, Joyful Noise
Classroom Schedule
• Check out the schedule
in your packet (goldenrod
sheet)!
• Starting the day – Please
be on time to school.
Start time is 9:15AM.
• Ending the day, dismissal
times.
• Before or after school
students – Mrs. Aker’s
Room.
Catechism
• What is covered?
• Exciting power point presentations, songs
and skits.
• Assessments: participation points, skit
points, worksheets, tests.
New Testament
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Capstone of Grades 2 and 4.
Taught with the best book, the Bible.
Application is stressed.
Assessment: worksheets, projects
Science
• Hands-on
• Technology of Paper first
• Assessed: lab work, projects, notebooks, worksheets,
tests.
• Science Fair in the Spring
– Scientific topic
– Solid, repeatable experiment
– Research all areas
• Where things can go wrong
– Topic – kids think they have to love it.
– Experiment isn’t repeated enough
– Research in only one area.
Spelling/Penmanship
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A consumable book is used.
Some words may be added.
Test each Thursday.
Cursive handwriting will be taught using
the spelling words. Letter grade will be
given.
• Writing the words is the best way to learn
them.
Extracurricular Opportunities at
BLS
Acting/Public Speaking
Music Opportunities
• Band (new teacher)- fee
• Piano lessons – fee
• Chorus and Singing in
Church
• Joyful Noise
Sports teams/Intramurals
Procedures
• Absence or Tardy (late to
school)
• Sick child – note or email
for school nurse
• Notes, permission slips please get these back on
time.
• Bathroom
• Washing hands before
lunch
• Sharing food
Classroom Management
• Student responsibilities and rights. (see beige sheet)
• Respect yourself and others. Build up your classmates with
your Christian words and actions.
• Respect your teachers. Listen carefully and follow directions.
Please ask questions if you need help.
• Complete all assignments on time doing the best work you
can do with your God-given talents.
• Respect school property and school rules.
• My teaching goal is to create a respectful Christian
environment where each child is challenged to learn and grow
in knowledge to the absolute best of their God-given ability!
• Consequences (see white sheet- top)
• Detention for Behavior Issues
Study Habits
• Use of time at school
• Homework
(time/place at home)
• Assignment notebook
• Reports – planning,
research, parent help
• Consequences for
incomplete or late
work (see white sheet
– bottom and back)
Preparing for the 6th Grade Year
Be ready!
• Brush up on your math facts and skills.
• Read a few books before school begins. Don’t forget to
read your Bible.
• Have a plan so you can be organized.
• You are ready!
• Use the things to remember card (white sheet) on your
mirror. Usually it’s not the big things that stress students,
but forgetting the little things.
• Don’t fall behind on homework. Schedule a time and
place for homework.
• Parents - let natural consequences work.
Bits and Pieces
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Student charges $.25 for non-emergency phone use and for lost worksheets
Pop No open cans in hallway. Wait to purchase until lunch or later.
Gum None allowed
Dress code Parents, please monitor!
Book covers Please cover all books the first week of school. Grocery bags are the
best!
• Personal items: money, I-pods, video games, cell phones, etc.
responsible for these items – see handbook.
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Gym shoes
School attendance and vacation planning
Lost & Found mark possessions
Bus Safety Parents and students please obey crossing guards.
Recruitment You are our best recruiters!
We are not
Tips for SUCCESS!
• Be the Bridge: read
God’s Word, pray, attend
church regularly, tell
others about Jesus.
• Communicate with
teachers!
• Try, try, try your hardest!
• Imagine success!
• Smile - have a positive
attitude!!!
• Show your Christian acts!
Website
Teacherweb.com
Follow the instructions to find your
Homeroom teacher, Mrs. Marti.