Welcome to 6th grade!

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On most Fridays, we will have Fun Friday. Where students who are caught up on their assignments will be able to pick from a list of pre-determined activities to participate in. Students not up to date on assignments, will go to "study hall" where they can have quiet time to work on missing work.

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Students will need to read 100 minutes every week. Students may schedule their own reading schedule as long as the 100 minutes are met by the end of the week (7 days). A calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month to be filled out, and will need to be returned at the end of the month with a parent signature. This will count as part of their independent reading grade.

*Freaky the Mighty *Wait 'Til Helen Comes *Deep Dark and Dangerous *Flipped Savvy The Westing Game Tuck Everlasting Fever 1793 The Egypt Game My Side of the Mountain Holes Restart Number the Stars The BFG Hatchet

* Rodman Philbrick * Mary Downing Hahn * Mary Downing Hahn * Wendelin Van Draanen Ingrid Law Ellen Raskin Natalie Babbitt Laurie Halse Anderson Zilpha Keattey Snyder Jean Craighead George Louis Lowry Gordan Korman Lois Lowry Roald Dahl Gary Paulsen

If you have any concerns please free to reach out. 

Hello! Welcome to 6th grade! I am Mrs.Sanchez. I am beyond excited to embark in the adventure of being your teacher this year!&nbsp;

I am married to my husband Odilon, and we have a four-year-old son, as well as a dog named Remi. When I am not in the classroom I love having dinners with my extended family, trying new recipes, and exercising.

I love teaching because I love the relationships I get to build with you! It brings a smile to my face to be able to provide a place where you and I can make mistakes, learn, and grow together. Let's embark on this 6th grade adventure!&nbsp;

In the next page is a list of books that we may read as required reading in class throughout the school year. Some of the books will be read aloud by me and others will be used during novel studies. If there are any books not on this list that we decide to read, I will let you know in advance. The district “approved book list” is still in the works. The starred books are not yet approved, but they are not on the unapproved list. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about these books.

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Now that you know a little bit about me, I would love to get to know you better! Parents please fill out the following survey about your student. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rP1dhb8WfB3UphDgBJwaqQk8E4TamHWoKyyQoFwH06A/edit"> 6th grade student survey</a> See you August 22nd!

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Welcome to 6th grade with Mrs. Sanchez!

The curriculum we will be using this year are Open Up Mathematics, Journeys, FOSS Science, and District Social Studies lessons. These programs are rigorous and will be able to challenge all students at any academic level.

<a href="https://openupresources.org/">Open Up Mathematics</a> is a curriculum that gives ALL students and entry point to approach math concepts no matter his/her skill level. Students engage in class discussions that allows for learning to happen from peers and not just the teacher.

<a href="https://www.hmhco.com/programs/journeys">Journeys</a> is a reading program that has been used by Jordan School District for awhile now. What I love about Journeys is that it gives students a chance to practice targeted reading skills, so that students can become better readers. Students will practice various forms of writing such as narrative, argumentative, and informative writing.

<a href="https://www.fossweb.com/">FOSS</a> is a wonderful program that allows students to explore science through hands on activities, experiments, and demonstrations.

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Blackridge’s 6th Grade Expectations cont.

Students are expected to use classroom technology appropriately, this includes: Staying on teacher directed websites. Do not change any computer settings. Do not remove labels or add personal stickers to the devices. Keep devices away from liquids, food, paint, or anything else that could potentially damage the device. Carry the device appropriately. These should be used for educational purposes only, they should not be used for personal email, chatting, playing video games, etc. Inappropriate images, videos, cyberbullying could lead to District/school discipline. Chromebook privileges will be taken away if used for inappropriate usage. These devices are property of Jordan School District, any broken device will need to be replaced and results in a $250 fine.&nbsp; These rules apply not only at school but also when taken home to work on school projects.

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On the first week of school we will create classroom expectations together following the model of: -Coming to school prepared and ready to learn. -Participating in class, and being willing to share. -Being respectful and kind to yourself, and everyone around you. Students should make every effort to be present. When an absence is unavoidable, students will check their absent folder that will be on their desk, and talk to the teacher about any work missed. I believe students should be responsible for their actions and prefer to use positive reinforcement whenever I can and use consequences as a learning opportunity for positive growth. Parents will only be contacted if the poor behavior continues or is severe, at that time we will work together to develop a behavior plan. Consequences for unwanted behavior are as follows: 	Redirect 	Warning 	One-on-One Conversation 	Call/email home

Classroom and Student Expectations

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Working together, and being in communication is essential to me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to contact me will be through email. I will try my best to respond to emails or messages within the same day they were sent, but please allow me at least one full business day to respond. I will respond to emails during contract hours of 8:35am – 4:05pm Monday- Friday. Email: Johanna.Sanchez@Jordandistrict.org Blackridge Elementary's phone number: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=blackridge+elementary&amp;rlz=1C5GCEM_enUS1017US1017&amp;oq=black&amp;aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j0i131i433i512j46i199i465i512j46i131i433i512j46i199i433i465i512j0i433i512j0i512j46i131i433i512j46i131i199i433i465.2888j0j15&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#">(801) 254-0326</a>

Phones and Smart Watches: Per the District and School Policy, student phones and electronics are not allowed in an Elementary Schools during the school day.&nbsp; Phones are not allowed at Recess or in the bathrooms. If a student needs to call home, they need to use the phones in the front office, they may not use their personal phones to do so. If a parent requires a child to have a phone, the phone must stay off and in the child’s backpack.&nbsp; Any student abusing the phone policy will have the device confiscated and the parent must pick up the device from the front office. This same policy applies to toys, electronics, and any item the teacher deems inappropriate for the learning environment. smartwatches: They are allowed as a time telling device however, they should not be used as a texting, calling, or calculating device. These too may be confiscated and taken to the office if they become a problem at which point the student may no longer be allowed to wear one. We understand that this may seem like a hassle, however this is for the privacy and safety of others in the building.&nbsp;

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I will do my best to send home a basic behavior report every other week with a list of missing assignments and a report on students’ behavior for those weeks. This progress report does need to be signed and returned.&nbsp; All assignments will be given a due date, typically at the end of the week, and should be turned in ON TIME. Late work will be accepted but may have points reduced. If assignments are not turned in on time, they will be given a 0 in Skyward until the assignment has been turned in and graded.&nbsp; Redos on Assignments: Students may redo any assignment they received less than 70% on, if they wish to earn a better grade. The redo must show their work and how they got their new answer, not just the correct answer.&nbsp; Math Assignment Redos: Students will be asked to redo all math assignments that they score less than 70% on.

Blackridge’s 6th Grade Expectations

Walk Your Wheels: Per School Policy, students need to be walking their bikes, scooters, skateboards, this includes the heelys. Per office policy, after one warning the student may lose privileges to bring the transportation device to school. Students are expected to be in line before the 8:55am bell. Students are expected to line up quietly and to walk quietly when they are coming in and out of the building. Maintain and be aware of yours and others personal space. We expect students to be kind and respectful to other students and adults at all times.&nbsp; Being the oldest in the school 6th graders are often looked at as leaders, we expect them to be good examples.

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