First 2 weeks!

Dear Parents,

            We had a successful first two weeks of 6^th grade. We spent time getting to know one another and learning about our school rules and classroom expectations. We also began working on our curriculum goals. I’ve enjoyed getting to know your student and their particular interests and abilities.

            In sixth grade we have a lot going on. One way of keeping up with what we are doing in our classes is through your student’s planner. Students are required to record all assignments and check them off as they are completed. Sixth graders are also required to complete at least 150 minutes of independent reading per week.

This year we will participate again in the Road to Success program, which is sponsored by Ken Garff. Students who meet their reading goal each week will receive tickets to enter for a chance to win a brand new bike, which will be given away every 8 weeks.  Please document minutes in the planners with your initials each time your child reads. If student read 150 minutes per week, they will receive two entry tickets for that week (and an A in independent reading). If they read at least 120 minutes per week, they will receive one ticket (but this will result in a B in independent reading).

 I realize that many students have other obligations and that they may have extra homework on some nights, so I will focus on total minutes for the week rather than nightly minutes. I will check planners every Monday for the previous week. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

            Another way of keeping up with your student’s progress is through the progress reports they receive on the last Monday of each month in the Red Folders. We will be teaching mixed math classes this year, and we will rotate home room classes for every new unit of Science. The reports list all graded work, scores, and missing, late or incomplete work. If you ever have problems deciphering the reports, please call or email me at nancy.bauman@canyonsdistrict.org

            As a 6^th grade team we feel that students need to be responsible for their learning and prepared with their assignments. Late work will not receive full credit. Each situation will be given individual consideration. Absent students will have one week following their return to school to complete and turn in missed work.

Also thank you for responding to the SEP survey about your child. Your response was very valuable to me. I will take your recommendations, your hopes and your worries into consideration throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bauman