Sixth Grade

Curriculum Night

2020-2021

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Please enter with your video on & mic muted, so we can get started right away!

The 6^th Grade Team

• Miss Lettecci
• Miss Spain
• Mrs. Merrill
• Miss Barzowski
• Mr. Waldau

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Family Background: I live with my husband, and two adult kids. Also, my dog Zoey.

Education~I earned my teaching degree from Northeastern Illinois University.

Teaching Background:

This is my 2nd year teaching in D54. Before D54, I taught 4th grade for 4 years..

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~Hobbies~

-Running

Riding my bike

Walking

Mrs. Merrill

Virtual Learning

• Students are responsible for charging their Chromebooks every night

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• Digital citizenship lessons will be taught virtually

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• Parents are welcome to regularly check their student’s work in Google Classroom

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Virtual Learning Resources

• Here you will find links to instructional videos and the District 54 virtual learning website

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Students Starting School Using Google Classroom

Zoom Tutorial for Chromebook complete before Monday

V-Learning Family Resources Site

Click on View→Present

Welcome to Class!

Monday, August 24th

If we’re meeting virtually….

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Individual Teacher Zoom Link

Our Week at a Glance

If we’re virtual,

Let’s Review:

Google Meet Expectations

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Virtual Acceleration Block

• Enrichment/Intervention will be provided for all students with a virtual meeting each day
• Students will receive a zoom/google meet link from their teacher
• Assessment of progress will be ongoing with movement of students among groups based on their individual growth

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LIteracy ACCELERATION

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Math acceleration

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Guided Reading Schedule

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It’s time for 20 minutes of independent reading!

Must Do:

May Do:

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6th Grade Specials

*Click to enter each special on the correct day and time.

Did you get everything done?

S.E.L.

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• We recognize the importance of our students’ social emotional health, especially during this time. District 54 is committed to ensuring students receiving daily SEL lessons. We are looking forward to supporting and building meaningful relationships our students virtually!

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• Daily Social Emotional Learning lessons cover character development (8 keys), Happiness Advantage, and social skills (perspective taking, ownership, etc.)

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How will we support your sixth grader?

• We will provide a routine for completing daily assignments
• We will start each with morning meeting to explain the daily assignments and expectations
• Remind your child to check their Google Classroom throughout the day for updates
• We are here to help throughout the day via email and google classroom!
• Please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help!

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How will YOU support your sixth grader?

• Help them set up their morning routine so they are fed / dressed and ready to learning at 8:30

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• Provide a quiet distraction free learning environment.

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• Print out the schedule so they have specific times for different classes.
• Remind your child to check their Google Classroom throughout the day for updates.
• If they have questions, remind them to email us.
• Feel free to use the links in the newsletter we will send following this presentation

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Virtual Supplies

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• We recommend two notebooks; one for math and one for literacy/ science/social studies.
• Pencils and pens

Communication is the key!

• Our mutual interest is your child’s success in school. Educating a child is certainly a partnership!
• We will communicate our concerns to you when necessary especially when assignments are not being turned in.
• Please feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns you may have
• tinamerrill@sd54.org

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Before you leave…

• Make sure to sign up for conferences
• Follow us on social media: @nergesixthgrade
• Links in the chat:
• Parent 3-2-1
• Setting up your child’s google classroom tutorial
• Conferences are October 8th and 9th

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Thank You!