Similarities + Differences
Name 2 similarities between 5th and 6th grade
- Same classes (Humanities + STEAM)
- Same special area teachers
- Same counselor/principal/nurse
Will Ms. Avallone be the principal for 6th grade?
No, Mr. Zwahlen is our building principal.
This fall we talked about mindfulness. What is one way you can practice mindfulness?
- Square breathing
- Guided meditation
- Drawing/singing/journaling
Name the best thing that will help you stay organized and on top of your assignments as a 6th grader.
Your agenda! Use it!
Mr. Perry will continue to be your art teacher.
True.
Name 2 differences between 5th and 6th grade
- Different lunch period (6th grade lunch is from 11:10-11:50)
- More opportunities for clubs
- Outdoor Ed, Talent Show
Name 3 staff members that you can go to if you need help with a friendship concern.
- Any of our mental health staff (Mrs. Belknap, Mr. Bigsby, Mrs. Nersinger)
- ANY teacher or adult that you trust here at Iroquois
Coping skills are things that you do to help you cope with hard feelings and emotions. Coping skills can reduce hard feelings so that you can feel happier and stronger.
You will have the opportunity to learn about Medieval times as a 6th grader and participate in hands on activities that go along with that time period.
True.
6th graders have band after school.
False.
Are class sizes different in 6th grade? (meaning: the people in each classroom)
No- class sizes are the same. There will be 6 sections of 6th grade, just like you are all divided up into 6 sections in 5th grade.
Mrs. Nersinger will be your counselor next year as a 6th grader.
False. She is the counselor for 6th grade this year, but next year she will move down to 4th grade.
During our career lesson you learned about different career clusters. Name ONE of the career clusters from the website.
- Arts, Audio-Visual Tech + Communication
- Information technology
- Business, Administration + Management
- Government + Public Admin
- Hospitality + Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Architecture + Construction
- Marketing, Sales + Service
- Health Sciences
- Transportation, Distribution + Logistics
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections + Security
- Education + Training
- Finance
- Human Services
- Agriculture, Food + Natural Science
The pace is a bit quicker in 6th grade- you will go through material at a quicker pace. True or false?
True. However- you ARE ready and your teachers have prepared you for this!
Outdoor Ed is canceled and is no longer a part of the 6th grade experience.
FALSE!!!
Will homework be the same, a little bit less or a little bit more in 6th grade?
Homework will be a little bit more next year, but you are ready! Your teachers have prepared you well!
Name 4 6th grade academic teachers
- Boomer
- Taberski
- Sawh
- Flood
- Alberti
What are the safety steps we've learned during our safety lessons?
No!
Go.
Tell.
Keep telling.
Why is completing homework necessary?
6th graders change classrooms for every class, to help them prepare for Dake. (example: math, science, ELA, and social studies)
False. You will have 2 teachers/classrooms, only.