WELCOME TO

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Mrs. Peters
6th Grade
 JUST A FEW THINGS …
● Paperwork
• Parent Letter and Survey (Turn in before leaving)
• Sixth Grade Syllabus
• Book Fair
• PSP Packet
• Volunteer Sign Up
(PSP parent, Room Parent, Art Docent)
 A Little about Mrs. Peters
• I am passionate about
teaching and learning.
• I am one of six kids. I
grew up camping and
doing outdoor sports
with my family.
• My name is Mriah and,
yes, it is purposely
misspelled.
• I graduated from William
Jessup University.
• This is my 5th year
teaching, 3rd year at
Rocklin Academy
 COMMUNICATION
• Email: mpeters@rocklinacademy.org
Website:
http://peters6thgrade.weebly.com/
• Email: amain@rocklinacademy.org
 CURRICULUM
•Engage NY English Language
Arts
•Engage NY Mathematics
•Core Knowledge
•Voyages in English (Grammar)
•Next Generation Standards
(Science)
 Rocklin Academy GATE Program

● We use a cluster model. We intentionally group GATE identified students

together in classrooms
● We also offer subject acceleration in the area of math if the child meets the
criteria.
● Provide more in-depth study
● Teachers are trained in the best instructional strategies and strategic
differentiated instruction
● Resources provided for teachers, such as: Books, Byrdseed, videos, specialized
training
● Byrdseed: Differentiated lessons, challenging projects and information about the
unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners.
 Departmentalizing:
Preparing your child for Middle School
● Ms. Main- Math and Social Studies
● Mrs. Peters- Language Arts and Science
● We get to know all students in the grade level and
differentiate instruction in order to provide an education
that is rich in the core knowledge philosophy
● The 6th grade curriculum is very intense, and
departmentalizing allows each of us to bring our
expertise to the subjects and provide your child an in
depth education that is challenging and rewarding
● Each teacher has equal ownership with the students
● The variety will keep students more engaged
throughout the day
● Allows for students to bond with more than one teacher
and prepare them for middle school
 Schedule: Our schedule will vary through the week, but
here is the schedule for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
8:10- Morning Work (Doors open at 8:00)
8:30- Math (Main) or Language Arts (Peters)
9:45- Social Studies (Main) or Science (Peters)
10:30- Recess
10:45- Math (Peters) or Language Arts (Main)
12:00-12:45- Science (Main) or Social Studies (Peters)
12:45-1:25- Lunch
1:30 Silent Reading or Music
2:10 Finish Science or Social Studies
3:00- Pack up
3:10- Dismissal
 School Wide Rules
Be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and
Resourceful
 Communication Forms
◦ Minor Forms = Communication
Minor forms are given to communicate with parents. It is
not a discipline form. Minor forms are given when
students need reminders, and when the
behavior/habit/action can easily be corrected with help
from their supportive team (parents and staff). PBIS is
proactive, and we will be proactive as a team.
◦ Major Forms = Discipline
Major forms are discipline forms. This is when a
behavior/habit/action hasn`t stopped after plenty of
support, or the behavior was unacceptable (example:
cheating on a test).
Parents are Valued Partners
 PSP (Parent School Partnership)

◦ PSP supports our school wide events

(Harvest Carnival, Dance Showcase,
etc.) as well as classroom activities
and projects. This year they will be
purchasing new Science materials for
Sixth Grade
◦ First Meeting September 5th at 6:30
pm
◦ Room Parent meeting September 5th
at 5:30 pm
 Parent Volunteers
I`m looking for parents who have skills or knowledge that
can enrich the learning for these topics:
◦ Water (ocean, weather, water cycle)
◦ Heat and Energy
◦ Biology (cells and human body systems)
◦ Engineering (solar power)
◦ Human Impacts (atmosphere or ocean)
◦ Ancient Civilizations: Greece, Rome, Egypt,
Meso-America, and India
◦ Immigration
◦ Great Depression
 Parent Volunteers
In order to join ANY of the school events, you will
need to meet these requirements:
◦ TB test (every four years)
◦ Fingerprint clearance (once for Rocklin Academy)
When driving for a field trip: (Every year)
◦ Auto insurance form
◦ DMV record: The DMV record is a new
requirement this year to ensure safety for our
students. Like the auto-insurance, the DMV record
needs to be renewed each year.
The DMV driving record may be obtained online:
https://www.dmv.org/ca-california/driving-records.php.
 Field Trips
◦ Western Sierra Collegiate
Academy- January (date to be
determined)
◦ Alliance Redwoods- April 1-5, 2019.
Cost will vary according to gas
prices for the bus. Last year it was
approximately $325.
◦ Sunsplash- May (date to be
determined)
 HOMEWORK
◦ Assigned Reading: Most of the Science and
Social Studies reading will be on Google
Classroom (iPad). If you don`t have internet
at home, please email me. Students will
either need to save the reading onto their
iPad or receive a paper copy.
◦ 25 Book Challenge: 20 minutes of reading a
night
◦ Homework is posted weekly on:
http://peters6thgrade.weebly.com/ ,
Google Classroom, and Monday emails
 IPADS
• We will be using the ipads for learning in all
subjects. Students will be utilizing different apps,
learning how to take and categorize their notes,
research, writing papers, and so much more!
• iPads will need to be charged every night.
• Safety- Students will be using student appropriate
search engines or given links directly from the
teacher. Students are not allowed to free search
on Google.
• iPad Contracts- You will need to turn in an iPad
Contract before receiving the iPad. Contract is
due no later than September 5th
 ASSESSMENT POLICIES
• Rubric – 1 to 3 scale

• Multiple Proficiency Demonstration

Opportunities:
• Proficiency is 80% or higher
 Allergies
Safety is Our Priority
● Please no food items for birthday celebrations
● The item must be store bought with the ingredient
label attached. No ‘nut contaminated’ items are
allowed. If a family brings a treat that says, “may
be contaminated with nut product” or anything
like this, they cannot be handed out.
● Teachers will check lunches of ‘allergy identified’
students and students without allergies who would
like to sit at the ‘nut free’ side of the lunchroom.
 Allergies
Safety is Our Priority
Family's Responsibility:
1. Notify the school of the child's allergies.
2. Provide emergency contact information.
3. Provide written medical documentation, instructions, and
medications as directed by a physician, using the Food Allergy
Action Plan as a guide.
4. Provide properly labeled medications and replace medications
after use or upon expiration.
Student's Responsibility:
1. Will not trade food with others.
2. Will not eat anything with unknown ingredients or known to contain
any allergen.
3. Will be proactive in the care and management of their food
allergies and reactions based on their developmental level.
4. Will notify an adult immediately if they eat something they believe
may contain the food to which they are allergic.
 CLASSROOM/SCHOOL
POLICIES
• Cameras – require special permission
• Cell phones – must remain off and in backpack all
day
• Zero-tolerance bully policy
• Independent Study Plan (ISP) - On the day of
absence, you will be emailed an ISP. Have your child
complete the ISP work listed. Print out the ISP and
sign. Return to teacher the first day back to school.
• You must check in with the office to enter the
classroom
 Thank you for your time!

Please sign up for volunteering

and visit Ms. Main`s class next
door.