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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2025

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About Me

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My Hours

  • Office Hours are Tuesday 8:15-9 and Thursday 3:15-4
  • I try to check my emails at night for student questions.

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A note on communication:

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Great time for students to come see me.

  1. Before school at 8:45
  2. First few minutes of lunch.
  3. After school at 3:15

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Next slide is QR code for supplies

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Math

  • Math spiral. All classwork and homework go in one spiral. I grade it over the weekend using a rubric.
  • Math textbook is online for homework ebooks.cpm.org.
  • CPM Homework is Monday-Thursday

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Math Grading

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POW

  • Problem of the week
  • Chosen to be of a topic that parents can typically help with.
  • Answers can be shown in any “way”. They don’t have to be shown like we do in class.
  • Late work given one point if fully complete.
  • Only 3 points but can add up if not done.

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Khan Academy

  • 100% of the 6th grade math standards are covered.
  • Done in-class on Wednesday.
  • If finished they should do 30 minutes of 6th grade Khan Academy math of their choice.

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Math Help!

msholden.com is the place to go!

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Math Grading

  • Tests and Quizzes 30%
    • Chapter tests
    • Homework Quizzes
  • Classwork/Participation/Projects 35%
  • Homework 35%

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Science

  • We cover Wind/Weather/Climate and introduction to Life Sciences.
  • Houghton Mifflin curriculum
  • Science spirals.

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Science Grading

  • Science spiral 40%
  • Lab participation and write ups 30%
  • Tests/Quizzes 30%
  • Rubric on msholden.com

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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Mori Point walking field trip around Mid October
  • End of trimester “party” early November and early 1:45-3:30
  • Greek Fest Around Mid May
  • Beach Field Trip at the end of the school year.

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Thoughts on 6th graders

  • Organization is very challenging
  • Completion is challenging (check all the homework) Problem 1-30
  • Check Jupiter Grades weekly
  • Clean out backpack regularly
  • Most still need an enforced bed time.

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Absences

  • Stay home if you are at all unwell.
  • Check msholden.com for work for the day.
  • Please call the office even if you email me.

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Sub Feb 6-13

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IBL Happy Hour

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Do we still have time? Let’s play!