Welcome to Ms. Shawn’s Classroom Bienvenidos a la clase de Ms. Shawn

Studio School Mission Statement The Studio Middle School is an inviting, safe and inclusive learning community that engages both students and teachers in active, purposeful learning. Through an academically challenging curriculum and commitment to a strong arts program, we prepare our diverse student body to respond to the unique challenges of the 21 st century with courage, creativity and compassion. La Escuela Secundaria Studio es una comunidad de aprendizaje atrayente, segura e inclusivo que involucra a los estudiantes y profesores en aprendizaje significante e intencional. A través de un plan de estudios académicos exigente y un compromiso fuerte hacia el estudio de artes, nosotros preparamos a nuestros estudiantes diversos para responder a los desafíos únicos del siglo 21 con valentía, creatividad y compasión.

*I teach three subjects this school year, and have your child for at least two of the following classes: Writing Workshop/ Taller de Escritura Reading Workshop/ Taller de Lectura Math/ Matemáticas

Your child also has one arts class, where an academic teacher is also present: Music/Musica Art/Arte Dance/Baile Sixth graders will switch classes after 10-weeks. *All classes will present their work at our Winter Showcase on December 18 th, where all arts teachers will be in attendance!

Fundamentos de Talleres de Escritura Kids write EVERY day! Kids learn genres/types of writing they'll need for their future- narrative, informational, opinion or persuasive writing. Kids have choice in what they write about. Teachers teach explicit mini lessons on techniques and strategies writers use. Los niños escriben TODOS los días. Los niños aprenden géneros/tipos de escritura que necesitaran para su futura narrativa, informativos, de opinión o de la escritura persuasiva. Los niños tienen eleccion en lo que escriben acerca. Los maestros enseñan las mini lecciones explicitas sobre técnicas y estrategias que los escritores utilizan.

Estructura Del Taller Escritura Teachers gather their students for a mini lesson. Students work independently at their seats or in writing spots around the classroom. Students work with partner on their writing, giving compliments and suggestions. Teachers gather their students back for a teaching share. Los maestros reúnen a sus estudiantes para una mini lección. Los estudiantes trabajan de forma independiente en sus asientos o en espacios de escritura alrededor de la clase. Los estudiantes trabajan en pareja en su escritura, dando elogios y sugerencias. Los maestros reúnen a sus estudiantes de nuevo para compartir la enseñanza.

Metas Para Nuestros Escritores To feel like they are all writers and have something worth writing about. To learn to be independent and work on their own. To learn how to work through the stages of the writing process in various genres. To feel like they can write to make a difference in the world. Para sentir que todos son escritores y tener algo que vale la pena de escribir. Para aprender a ser independiente y trabajar por su cuenta. Para aprender a trabajar a través de las etapas del proceso de escritura en varios géneros. Para sentir que pueden escribir para hacer una diferencia en el mundo.

Preguntas que puede hacerle a su Joven Escritor What are you working on as a writer? What is your writing really about? What did you learn today in the writing mini lesson? What strategies did you learn at school that you want to practice at home? En que estas trabajando como escritor? ¿Cual es su escritura en realidad? ¿Qué aprendiste hoy en la mini lección de escritura? ¿Qué estrategias has aprendido en la escuela que deseas practicar en casa?

Fundamentos de Talleres de Lectura Students read for long blocks of time, EVERY day! Students choose their own reading books, based on their interests and reading level. Teachers teach explicit mini lessons on techniques and strategies good readers use. Los estudiantes leen por un bloque de tiempo largo, CADA día. Cada estudiante tiene eleccion en su propio libro, basado en su interés, su nivel de lectura. Los maestros enseñan las mini lecciones explicitas sobre técnicas y estrategias que los lectores buenos utilizan.

Estructura Del Taller Lectura Teachers gather their students for a mini lesson. Students read independently at their seats or in reading spots around the classroom. Students work with partner at their level on their reading- asking questions and sharing book recommendations. Teachers gather their students back to share their reading experiences. Los maestros reúnen a sus estudiantes para una mini lección. Los estudiantes leen independiente en sus asientos o en espacios de leer alrededor de la clase. Los estudiantes trabajan con la pareja en su nivel en sus recomendaciones de libros de lectura, haciendo preguntas y compartiendo. Los maestros reúnen a los estudiantes de regreso para compartir sus experiencias de lectura.

Maneras de Apoyar a Leer en el Hogar Help them find a quiet space to read, at home or at the local library. Make sure they have a book that interests them, at their reading level. Encourage them to use the strategies they're learning at school while they read. Read the same book your child is reading, in English or Spanish. Ask them questions about their reading, similar to what’s on our reading log. Ayúdelos a encontrar un espacio tranquilo para leer, en casa o en la biblioteca. Asegúrese de que tengan un libro interesante, en su propio nivel. Anímeles a utilizar las estrategias que están aprendiendo en la escuela. Lean el mismo libro que su niño esta leyendo, en ingles o español. Hágales preguntas acerca de su lectura, similar a lo que está en nuestro registro de lectura.

Reading & Writing: Work to Do at Home Tareas a Hacer en Casa Each night of the week, your child should be reading at home for 30 to 45 minutes. This is the BEST way for them to improve their academic success across subject areas. Your child will also be expected to write about his/her reading in the format explained in class. Cada noche, su nino/a debe leer en casa para treinta minutos. Este es la manera mejora a mejorar sus abilidades al traves de todos los subjectos.

Fundamentos de Clase de Reading: Grading Students will be graded based on the following breakdown: 30%= Reading Level 30%= Reading Level Growth 30%= In-Class Assessments 10%= Completion of READO at home

Fundamentos de Clase de Writing: Grading Students will be graded based on the following breakdown: 33%= Writing Level 33%= Writing Level Growth 34%= In-Class Assessments

My Expectations/ Mis Expectativas Expectations: -Follow The Studio School’s behavioral expectations. -Respect everyone and everything in our classroom (including library books). -Be honest at all times. -Be readers and writers that give their personal best each day. -Read 30 minutes or more each time, and turn in READO homework on time every Friday when due. -Come prepared with all materials including sharpened pencils, eraser, and book bag each day.

Ms. Shawn’s Website Please check out my class website for more information on what we are learning every day, and for links to awesome websites so students can continue their learning at home:

Fundamentos de Clase de Matemáticas Students will be learning to master the sixth grade Common Core standards through “Sprints” and the “College Preparatory Mathematics” curriculum. Students will practice their fluency of math concepts through “Sprints” in class and at home. Students will learn to investigate mathematical problems collaboratively in teams. Students will demonstrate their individual understanding of math topics through exit slips, quizzes, and tests.

Fundamentos de Clase de Matemáticas: Home Brain Exercise Students will receive home brain exercise on Tuesday. Home brain exercise will include Sprints, math vocabulary, and/or problems of the week. Students have until the following Tuesday to complete their homework. The problems will be based on what we’ve been learning in class. Students must come prepared to compare, contrast, and discuss their home brain exercise work with their classmates in order to come to a deeper understanding of the topics they are learning about.

Fundamentos de Clase de Matemáticas: Grading Students will be graded based on the following breakdown: 30%= Quarterly assessments showing if they are mastering the grade- level standards 30%= Exit slips, quizzes, and classwork to show what students have learned in class 30%= Tests and projects to show what students have learned over the unit of study 10%= Completion and accuracy of home brain exercise

How Can You Help Your Student Excel on Math Common Core Standards at Home? -Make sure they have their homework complete by Monday night. -Encourage problem solving. -Let your student calculate the tip at a restaurant or help with paying bills at home. -Encourage your student to go online and play math games

Ms. Shawn’s Website Please check out my class website for more information on what we are learning every day, and for links to awesome websites so students can continue their learning at home:

Classroom Community/ La Comunidad de La Clase In my classroom, your child will have the freedom to learn while working cooperatively with other students. I strive to give show my students fairness and respect, giving them a safe place to grow academically. En mi clase, su nino/a sera la libertad a aprender mientras trabajando juntos con los otros estudiantes. Mi meta es a demonstrar justicia y respeto a mis estudiantes mientras yo les doy a ellos un lugar seguro a cultivar sus abilidades academicos.

My Expectations/ Mis Expectativas Expectations: -Follow The Studio School’s behavioral expectations. -Respect everyone and everything in our classroom. -Be honest at all times. -Be readers, writers, and mathematicians that give their personal best each day. -Turn in homework on time. -Come prepared with all materials including sharpened pencils, eraser, math textbook and math notebook, organized in your backpack.

Culmination & EOY Trip Requirements The following requirements apply to all three grade levels, and are based on the two 20-week report cards: ✔ Achievement: students can have no more than 2 grades lower than a C, for the entire year. ✔ Citizenship: students must abide by school and district policies with respect to student conduct and school property. ✔ Work Habits and Cooperation: report card must have no more than two U’s in work habits and no more than two U’s in cooperation, for the entire year. ✔ Meet a minimum 96% attendance rate (excused and unexcused). ✔ No outstanding debts (library books, damaged property, etc.)

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