All About Mrs.
Peters
My
Kindergarten
Picture!
I am from Minnesota.
Ooof-da! (confused, stumble, drop something)
Catsup is the popular condiment.
People can be “OR-nery” not
“Ahn-ry”
It is the land of 10,000 lakes and
10,000,000,000
mosquitoes!
I have been a teacher for over 30 years. I have
degrees from BYU and USU. I have special
endorsements in Math, Gifted/Talented, ESL,
and Special Ed. I am also a National Board
Certified Teacher.
I am married to Dave and we
have 3 sons: Bob, Danny, and
John
These are my sons now. (sort of)
I love to read, do calligraphy, sing,
and watch my sons play hockey and
perform musically.
I love to take computer classes. I was
happy to finally have my own laptop
computer. Now I need an iPad mini!
I love to cook. I especially like to
make soups, unusual sandwiches,
holiday cookies, and caramels.
Some Housekeeping details..
 Change of lunch
schedule: Students will
eat lunch first and then
go to recess
 Please be conscious of
good hygiene: shower
and use deodorant
every day; wear clean
clothes every day
 Science Fair projects
will be done differently
this year…PPT
presentations
 Science Fair projects
will be completed,
shared with the class,
and graded by
October 29
 History Fair work will
begin Nov 1
 We will be using the
Think Through Math
online program grades
3-6
New Curriculum
Science World Magazine
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Online version of the
magazine
http://scienceworld.schola
stic.com/
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Video clips
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Games
Class password:
spectrum2016
New Curriculum
Advanced Academic Writing
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4 projects
10 focus points per
project
We will do one per
term
Analysis of literature:
themes In The Giver
Analysis of literature:
use of metaphor in
Choosing Up Sides
A Revolutionary
Character
An Abstract Concept
New Curriculum
The Magic Lens
Grammar
4 Practice
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100 sentences about
the ancient world of
the Greeks and Romans
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Challenges students on
points of grammar,
vocabulary, and writing
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Need to use reference
materials to
understand the context
Continuing Curriculum
Word Within The
Word
Literature Unit:
Utopia
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Primary novel study :
The Giver by Lois Lowry
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Literature circle choices
from Utopian/Dystopian
book choices
Continuing Curriculum
The DBQ Project
Topics for this year:
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High lexile levels
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Hammaurabi’s code
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Analysis of primary
source documents
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Influence of the Nile on
Ancient Egypt
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Full essays
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Education in Sparta
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Alexander the Great
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Primary Reasons for the
Fall of Rome
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The Black Death
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Underlying Causes of WWI
Other Writing
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Argument essays
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DARE Essay
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6 Week Writing
Homework
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Poetry
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Creative Writing
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Fiction/Non-Fiction
projects
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Daily Thoughts
Icons of Depth and Complexity
The Math Icons
Math 6 Honors
Complexity
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Daily 6 question quiz:
review, reasoning, build
number sense
Daily task: high difficulty,
complex task, focus on
problem solving
KUDOS:
KNOW…Understand…DO
Math Icons
Enrichment
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Hands On Equations (3
levels)
Math Olympiad
Stock Market Simulation
Algebra Mystery Maze
Thirst For Knowledge
Exercise Your Mind
Be Curious
Look At Things From Different Perspectives
Set Goals
Come to School With the Tools You Need
Save Your Work and Your Ideas
Use Multiple Sources of Information
Think On Purpose
You Are
Becoming An
Achiever!!
The Learner License
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This year our class will be participating in an
organization structure called the “Learner License.”
This program is designed to aid you in working
toward increasing levels of autonomy and personal
choice in your education.
Temporary Permit
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Learner License: Temporary Permit
Name:
6th Grade
Room 20
Mrs. Peters
Restrictions:
Probationary status
for attendance at
assemblies & events
For Review:
* No missing work
* Procedures followed
* Spectrum standard
* 1 purple slip max/no white
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Everyone will begin with a
temporary permit.
We will review your license
status after 2 weeks of
school, at mid-term and at
the end of the term.
Each new license offers an
increased number of
privileges and levels of
responsibility.
Temporary Permit, con’t.
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Mrs. Peters makes all the decisions
Probationary status for attendance at assemblies
and 6th grade events
Books must be chosen from teacher pick list
Classroom procedures are to be followed
School rules are to be followed
Participate appropriately in class
Use your planner
No missing work
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Spectrum standards are met
You may leave the room for drinks or the restroom
only at recess or excused times
You may receive one purple slip (you needed to be
excused from the room for “think time”) without
having your license revoked
Receipt of a white slip will result in immediate loss
of license
Red Learner License
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Learner License
Name:
6th Grade
Room 20
Mrs. Peters
Restrictions:
All previous standards
are to be fully
maintained
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Privileges:
* Eligible to attend 6th grade events
* Choose own books
* Earn homework/late coupon
* Eligible for “5 hardest”
All previous standards
must continue to be
met.
New privileges will be
granted.
Red Learner License con’t.
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You will be able to work with a First Grade Buddy
You may earn a “no homework” pass (limit 2)
You may earn a late coupon (limit 2)
You are eligible for “5 Hardest First”
You may choose your books for reading
You may nominate another student for a blue slip
You may fulfill duties assigned to the 6th grade
(Flag duty, lunch room duty, etc.)
Green Learner License
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Learner License
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Name:
6th Grade
Room 20
Mrs. Peters
Restrictions:
All previous standards
are to be fully
maintained; all previous
privileges are available
Privileges:
* Drink/restroom on own
* Choice of who to sit by at
events and assemblies
* Eligible for service
* Extra computer time
All previous standards
must be maintained
All previous privileges
are available
Green Learner License con’t.
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You may leave the room for drinks or the restroom at your
discretion at non-instructional times
You may choose who you would like to sit by at assemblies and
events (that student must have at least a green license)
You may choose your seat at our table in the lunchroom.
You are eligible for extra free choice computer time
You are eligible for extra time to spend with our buddies
Blue Learner License
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Learner License
Name:
6th Grade
Room 20
Mrs. Peters
Restrictions:
All previous standards
are to be fully
maintained; all previous
privileges are available
Privileges:
* Schedule choices
* Choice of where to sit in class
* Earn extra recess
* Extra time w/1st grade buddies
* Can repeat QB partners
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You could have this
license by the middle
of the second term of
school.
All previous standards
and privileges remain
in place.
Blue Learner License con’t.
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You will be allowed choice in how your day is
scheduled.
You may earn once extra recess a week (this also
includes the choice to stay in for recess if desired).
You may choose where you want to sit in the
classroom (the student you want to sit by must have
al least a green license).
You may repeat a QB.
Purple Learner License
This level of Learner License
will probably be earned by only
a few. The highest level of
good citizenship and superior
classroom behavior is needed
for this level to be earned.
Learner License
Name:
6th Grade
Room 20
Mrs. Peters
Restrictions:
All previous standards
are to be fully maintained
Additional privileges are
Available
Privileges:
* Planner does not need to be signed
* Can earn “opt out” coupons
* You may re-design any assignment
* You may volunteer in the library
or office
Purple Learner License con’t.
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You no longer need to have your planner signed by
your parents. You will still use your planner.
You may re-design any assignment to something
more of your choosing; work out the details with
Mrs. Peters
You will receive two or more “opt out” coupons
which will allow you to decline an assignment if you
wish. (not valid on a DBQ or major project)
You may volunteer in the library or in the office.
Can You Lose Your License?
Yes. If you do not maintain the required standards,
you can loose your license and will return to a
temporary permit. Your license is automatically
revoked if you receive a white slip. All privileges
are suspended. At the next review, if the problems
have been solved, then your license can be
reinstated.
One Class….One Year….
One Universe of Possibilities!!
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