Sixth Grade

	Monday-Friday  Schedule
8:30-9:00	Soft Start/Comm Mtging
9:00-10:00	Math
10:00-10:20	Recess/Snack
10:20-11:00	Math DLT
11:00-11:45	Specials
11:45-12:05	ELA DLT
12:05-1:00	ELA
1:00-1:40	Lunch/Recess
1:40-2:35	Writing
2:35-3:25	Science/Social Studies
3:30	Dismissal

Classroom Policies and Expectations

Special Events

Please check your email weekly for news about special events or classroom happenings.

Water Bottles

Kids may bring water bottles to class, however, they must contain water. No other types of liquid are permitted. The cap must be fitted tightly so that if the bottle falls over it does not spill. 

Snacks

Students may bring a morning snack to eat.

Homework

Students are asked to read for 15-20 minutes each evening.  Additionally, students will have math homework every night.  Other homework is only assigned if required classwork assignments are not completed during class time. 

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Communication:
Our classroom newsletter is sent out every week, usually on Sunday. This keeps you updated on what we are working on in class, and any special events coming up.

If you need to get in touch with me for any reason, please email me at cmkaminski@dcsdk12.org. Please keep in mind that I am not able to check email when I am with students. If you need to get an immediate message to me or to your child, please contact the school office, 303-387-8200.

Pens:
Students often begin to experiment with writing in ink at this age. As they are learning to write in pen, mistakes are often made. If your child would like to write in pen, it must be erasable and blue or black ink only for classroom assignments. Other colored pens should be reserved for note-taking or corrections only.

Snacks & Water:
This year, 6th Graders have a late lunch. I encourage students to bring a snack to eat during our recess and keep them fueled for learning. Students may also bring a water bottle to school each day. Water bottles should have a tight fitting lid to prevent spills if tipped over. 

Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday (unless there is no school on Friday). Students need to read 20 minutes every night and will have math homework as well. At times, there may be other assignments, such as finishing a written response or a social studies or science activity. Homework gives students a chance for practice and reinforce skills and strategies worked on in class.

Generally, it should take your child 45-60 minutes to complete their night's homework - this includes reading time. Assignments may take a little longer if a child is making up work from an absence or working on a project, such as preparing for a book talk. Assignments may be challenging, but should be doable in the time allotted and not be the cause of excess frustration. If you're child is struggling, please let me know what challenges or difficulties you are seeing on your end.

 

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