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Welcome toth6 GradeCore Teachers:Mrs. LarsenMs. PriceMr. PuglianoMs. TallaridaElective Teachers:Mrs. SchultzMrs. PerryMr. SalzmanMr. Morales

Ft. McDowell AcademicStrategiesMrs. Shirleyashirley@fhusd.org480-664-5469Mrs. Graftonlgrafton@fhusd.org

Ft. McDowellAcademic Strategies Support Ft. McDowell Native Americanstudents to achieve in their classes. Room 317 Year long course with pass or fail grade. Advocate for parents and students whenneeded.

Supplies%-Ms. Sarah Tallaridastallarida@fhusd.orgBinderNotebookLoose Leaf Paper: LinedPLENTY of Pencils and ErasersOnline TextbookHomework Workbook(will be distributed)

StandardsRatios and ProportionalRelationshipsThe Number SystemExpressions andEquationsGeometryStatistics and ProbabilityGradeBreak DownClasswork: 10%Homework: 25%Tests: 65%ExpectNightlyHomework

th6Grade World HistoryAdrienne Larsen

1St Quarter StandardsThe World in Spatial Terms Research Skills/Places & Regions Early Humans Mesopotamia/Cradle of Life/RiverValleys First Empires/ Sumer, Babylon,Assyria Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Ancient Israel

2nd Quarter Standards Ancient GreeceEarly Greece/Sparta & AthensGreeceAlexander the GreatSpread of Greek CultureIndia/HinduismAncient ChinaRise of RomeFall of the Republic

3rd Quarter Standards Fall of Rome/Rise of ByzantiumRise of ChristianityRise of IslamMiddle Ages in China & AfricaEarly Middle AgesFeudalismThe Church & the CrusadesMiddle Ages in EuropeBlack Death/Silk Route

4th Quarter StandardsThe Americas Renaissance Begins/New Ideas & Art The Reformation Age of Exploration The Enlightenment The American Revolution Contemporary U.S. History Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Personal Finance/ ContemporaryWorld

Textbook Website for OnlineStudent Edition: http://www.glencoe.com/ose/ Access codeB2AA9EBD76

English Matt Pugliano mpugliano@fhusd.org Graduate of FHUSD Supplies: 1 inch binder to keep work in See supply list for other materials (fhusd.org or 1st day ofschool handout) Facing Fears Making Your Voice Heard What Tales Tell

What are we doing? Writing (lots and lots of writing!) All different styles Analyzing different types of literature Myths Legends Realistic Fiction Sci-fi AR Reading Honors: 3 books per quarter (one every 3 weeks)

Culinary Arts As an elective this year students can participate in aculinary education class Items to be discussed: Kitchen safetyKitchen cleanlinessMeasuring and reading of recipesDifferent cooking techniques (sauté, baking, braising, etc.)Look for some excellent dishes coming your way!

tprice@fhusd.org

Strand 1: Inquiry ProcessStrand 2: History and Nature of ScienceStrand 3: Science in Personal and Social PerspectiveStrand 4: Life ScienceStructure and Function in Living SystemsPopulations of Organisms in an EcosystemStrand 5: Physical ScienceTransfer of EnergyStrand 6: Earth and Space ScienceStructure of the EarthEarth’s Processes and Systems

Three elements:ResearchModelPresentation

Spanish is a 9 week exploratoryclass that is filled with learningbasic terms.Students will explore the wondersof Spain and its rich culture.

Physical EducationMrs. SchultzMr. Salzman6th grade

Year long class meets dailyStudents are required to wear athletic shoesStudents are required to wear a PE uniformpurchase for 20 tonight or at front officenext weekLocks are assigned to store things, if lostthey will incur a 5 fee at the end of the yearStudents are graded on daily participation,behavior and dress6th grade PE

6th GradeStudio ArtWith Mrs. Perrytperry@fhusd.org480-664-5486

Teaching FOR Artistic BehaviorsThink and Act like artists Habits of Mind Theme 5-7 minute demos Explore and create various stations Drawing: pencil, color pencil, oil pastel, marker Painting: tempera cakes, tempera paint, watercolor Printmaking: reduction printing Clay: slab Sculpture: found objects Fibers: sewing

Apply your choice of theme to1) Process developing ideas2) Create artwork at stations with various media Drawing: pencil, color pencil, oil pastel, softpastel, charcoal, marker Painting: tempera, watercolor, acrylic Printmaking: reduction printing, monoprint, Clay: pinch pot, coil, slab, potter’s wheel Sculpture: armature, additive, subtractive Fibers: sewing, weaving on loom, embroidery

Art Field Trip Phoenix Art Museum Date TBD Docent Tours Math In Art History and Art Connect Bag LunchShen Quan“Cats”1745ink and color on silk

Websites PowerSchool List of assignments and due dates Grades: Reflections, Boot Camp, Studies(observational drawing, value, color),critiques, WOW pieces Artsonia Online publication of student artwork Need parent permission before posting artwork Fountain Hills Middle School Support the arts by turning artwork into gifts!

SuppliesTo purchase Wooden # 2 pencil (range of value) White eraser(these will be available to borrow if needed)Provided Visual Journal Portfolio

After School Art Activities1) OPEN STUDIO Every Thursday 2:30-4:30 For current artstudents to use studioto complete art workor practice techniqueslearned in class2) NATIONALJUNIOR ARTHONOR SOCIETY 3) ART CLUBFor students on the wheel whohave a B or better averageCommunity Service Art projects Open to All Students Meets each Tuesday except the firstTuesday of the month 2:30-4:30

Questions? tperry@fhusd.org480-664-5486Thank you for supporting theArts at FHMS!

MR. MORALESDIRECTOR OF BANDS(480) 664-5498JMorales@fhusd.org

BAND Every student will develop a solid understanding of:– Instrument Performance Techniques (Individual / Group)– Music Theory (reading / understanding music notation andterms) We will perform a few concerts throughout the year toshowcase students’ hard work We will take at least one field trip (Phoenix Symphonyperformance, Musical Instrument Museum, etc.)

FHMS BAND Contact me with any questions!–Mr. Morales–Director of Bands and Choir–(480) 664-5498–JMorales@fhusd.org

SuppliesPlease have your child’s supplies ready to bringto school on the first day. Supplies should betaken to their Academic Strategies class.You can never have too manypencils/pens, erasers, or reams of paper!

Interested in helping at FHMS?Please join our school’sPTOPlease see Mrs. Beck at the frontoffice.

The Church & the Crusades . school handout) . Strand 2: History and Nature of Science Strand 3: Science in Personal and Social Perspective Strand 4: Life Science Structure and Function in Living Systems Populations of Organisms in an Ecosystem Strand 5: Physical Science