6th Grade Facts
What are the 4 middle schools in Norwalk?
Roton, Ponus, West Rocks, and Nathan Hale
Why is Self-Advocacy important?
It helps make sure your needs are being met and can also help build self-esteem and confidence.
What can you do if you are mad at your teacher?
Take a restroom break, take deep breaths, positive self talk
What are problem-solving skills?
Recognizing challenges, understand the nature
of the challenge, and devise effective plans to solve
the challenge.
How many years was Aang trapped in the iceberg?
100 Years
Teachers, counselors, social workers, administration
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and your needs.
What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?
Take a sensory break, run around, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity
How are problem-solving skills used?
Figuring out a solution to a problem you may have.
What is the name of the dragon who helps Mulan?
Mushu
What standardized test is given throughout the school year?
*BONUS*: What school is having a special fun day to celebrate getting good scores on last years SBAC?
SBAC
*BONUS*: Nathan Hale
When is a time that you would need to advocate for yourself?
When you are unhappy, unsafe, or confused. Examples include asking for help, saying "no" to a friend who is being mean, or asking for a turn to speak.
What can you do if you are feeling jealous of friends?
Talk to someone about it and explain how you feel, be grateful for what you have, etc.
You ride the bus and when you get on the only seat left is next to a girl that always picks her nose and eats it, and kids say she smells bad. Now kids are picking on you for sitting with her, what do you do?
You can ignore them, make friends with the girl and help her make other friends.
What year was the iPhone released?
2007
What is one thing you struggled with during the transition to middle school?
Personal answer
Advocating for yourself can increase your independence. True or False?
True! Self-advocating can get you what you want and need to be successful and accomplish goals.
Somebody shoves you down at lunch and laughs. What SHOULD you do?
Stand up for yourself by telling them that's not okay, talk to the teacher, stay away from them
During middle school you may finish an assignment early and have to wait for others, what can you do that is appropriate?
Work on other homework, read a book, ask the teacher if you need to makeup any work.
What is the planet with the most moons?
Saturn
What activity did you all participate in to prepare for middle school?
*BONUS*: What was your favorite discussion?
MFCCC Transition to Middle School Group!
What is something you can say to ask for help?
I am having a hard time right now, can I talk to you about it?
I don’t understand the directions, could we go over them again?
*Using “I” statements helps to clearly communicate how you are feeling.
What coping skills can you use if you are feeling unfocused in class?
Deep breathing, going for a walk, asking for a break.
A classmate keeps whispering to you as the teacher is talking, what do you do?
Quietly tell the person that you are trying to listen to the teacher and ask them to stop, if they don't you can tell the teacher.
What holiday is celebrated on the second sunday in May in the U.S.?
Mother's Day