• Important Class Information

     

    Parents and students, please refer to the 6th grade news page for all important 6th grade class information, supply lists, rotation schedules, calendar, and other news. 
    Below is information pertinent for all incoming 6th graders for 2023-24. 
     

    2024-25 DLI Supply List

     
     

    Homework Notebook Logo  HOMEWORK is assigned to aid each student in time management, personal responsibility, skills practice of concepts taught in class, the strengthening of basic skills, developing study skills, developing initiative, and fostering independent learning.  The homework policy will also keep parents involved in their child's academic progress and the CTA's curriculum.

     

    Homework is not optional and is crucial for practice and mastery of important skills. The students will be participating in an all class incentive each week, in addition to individual incentives for completed homework goals of no missing homework.  

        

    Math and Language Arts homework will be assigned for every class period scheduled Monday through Thursday.  Students will be responsible for recording assigned homework in their agenda, so parents please be checking your child's agenda for communication on homework assignment information.  Please note that C.T.A sixth grade students' homework time will meet or exceed the district homework requirements. In sixth grade, our homework expectation is 90 minutes each night plus 30 minutes of AR reading nightly.  Writing homework will vary throughout the year based on in-class assignments and completed final drafts.

         
    All homework assigned shall be due at the beginning of the next class period.  Late or partially completed homework, although appreciated, will not receive full homework credit, and will affect a student's "completes homework as assigned" behavior grade.  Periodically, when appropriate, homework will be graded for accuracy and receive a homework assignment grade.
     

    Please allow your sixth grader to complete the assignments as independently as possible.  At the sixth grade level, although it should be expected per CTA guidelines for parents to check their child’s homework for accuracy, completeness, and neatness, it should be the responsibility of your child to take ownership of homework completion.  Therefore, it will not be necessary for you to initial or sign your child’s agenda in the sections for Monday through Thursday. 


    Parent's full signature     will only be required on the Friday Section of the agenda each week indicating that you have checked and verified what has been recorded in your child's agenda for the week.  When checking your child’s agenda, please look for any teacher comments or for any "No Homework" stamps that may indicate that your child was missing all or part of his/her homework.  Also, check the Friday section where your child will be recording weekly progress of current academic grades found in Infinite Campus, recording any behavior grades that may have fallen to an "I" or an "N", and the current account balance of students' earned class dollars for our 6th Grade Incentive Program.  Your Full Parent signature in the Friday section will indicate that you have checked the agenda and have verified your student's grades in Infinite Campus. You can sign your full signature next to the heading "Friday" in the blank box right above the Teacher/Parent Comments box.
     
    Teacher Responsibility
     
    1. Write homework assignments on the board and go over them orally with the class to ensure understanding of the assignments.
    2. Provide photocopied assignment sheets and review materials that must go home to complete the homework.
    3. Communicate through student agenda when homework is not being completed, or other notes and comments as necessary.  A red "no homework" stamp or written "No H.W." will appear over the written assignment on the nights that homework was either missing or not completed.  
     
    Student Responsibility
     
    1. Write the assignment down word-for-word in the student agenda.
    2. Take home appropriate needed review materials as directed each day.
    3. Complete the work in a neat and quality manner using Spalding handwriting.
    4. Return completed homework at the beginning of the next class period.
    5. On Thursday nights, look in Infinite Campus and record your current grade(s) and behaviors in the Friday Section of the Agenda, record his/her current Incentive Account Balance, and obtain a parent's signature.
     
    Parent Responsibility
     
    1. Provide a quiet place where your child can complete his/her homework each evening without distractions.
    2. Help clarify any assignments as needed.
    3. Check in with child to insure homework is completed.
    4. On Thursday nights, review the weekly agenda and Friday grade update; then sign the student’s agenda for that week.
    5. Write a note in the agenda if the student is having difficulty with a particular assignment.

     

    Absent and Late Work: 
     

    It is required that all missed in-class assignments and homework be completed.  All students shall be provided one day for each absence to make up for missed assignments, not including long-term assignments.  Work not completed by the assigned time shall be considered late; however, teachers shall use their discretion to determine guidelines in acceptance of late assignments due to extenuating circumstances.  It will be the student's responsibility to obtain all missed assignments for completion and return them on time. 

     

    Students can obtain all daily assignments and homework information from the GOOGLE CLASSROOM. Additionally, students may retrieve any needed handouts and materials from the class designated "Got Absences?"  area in the classroom.  The Google Classroom will be updated by 2 PM daily. Please reference the Google Classroom for all make-up or missed work.

     

    Any student who misses a test or quiz day is responsible for making up the missed assessment the first day back.  They are welcome to come in at 7:30a during academic lab hours, or as early as 7:00 a.m., with an email confirmation appointment.

     

    Academic Lab - 

    Students who need additional help or assistance with homework or lessons (or need a quiet place to complete unfinished work or homework in the morning for their classes) may attend open morning academic lab.  The Academic Lab is available 3 days a week from 7:30-8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Please make arrangements with Ms. Rinne to attend the lab by contacting her via Ms. Rinne's Email to arrange the day(s) you will be attending (even if it is the night prior to the needed visit). 

     
      
        P.E.     Music     Computers     library
    Daily Specials ~ Ms. Rinne's Special Schedule for 2024-25 
    First Day of School: July 17, 2024 will be Day 2 
     
     
    Ms. Rinne's special schedule below is for her assigned homeroom students and will include Library, Computers, and Block Schedule that offers P.E., and General Music, Band, or Orchestra:  
     
    S.T.E.A.M Class 8:15a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  Day:  Thursdays
     
    Block Schedule:  Daily from 1:30-2:00 p.m. 
     
     
     

    class rules  Behavior Expectations

     
    Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference!  In our classroom, it will be imperative to come to class with a positive, hard-working attitude each day.  Our classroom has one short three-word phrase that sums up our simple rules and essential expectations that center around having a positive attitude and focuses on one important thing: DARE to CARE........ 
     
    D – DREAM                
     
     A – ACHIEVE              
     
     R – REACH                 
     
     E – EXPLORE              
     
    to
      
      C     -  COME TO CLASS PREPARED
     
      A - ACT IN A SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER
     
      R - RESPECT AND BE CONSIDERATE OF SELF AND OTHERS
     
      E - EXERCISE RESPECT FOR SCHOOL & PERSONAL PROPERTY 
     
     

    Reinforcements for Positive Behaviors     

    Positive communication is used throughout the day to reinforce good behavior and reduce negative behavior.      This number one priority is based on the belief that positive communication builds self-esteem and helps students become more confident, productive individuals.
     
    1. Students will be praised!
    2. Students will receive compliments!
    3. Students will be encouraged to "DARE to CARE", display good character, and focus on "Knowing Better, Doing Better". 
    4. Students exhibiting exceptional character and behavior will receive notes, small rewards, and incentives.  
    5. Students will participate in a class incentives, working toward class celebrations.
    Consequences of Inappropriate Behavior 
     
    Negative classroom behavior is dealt with individually on a case-by-case basis.  When negative or inappropriate behavior continues beyond efforts made in the classroom between myself and a student, parents/guardians will receive a "Behavior Log" incident report as part of an important communication piece to inform you of the situation completed by both the student and myself.  Please return the "Behavior Log" the next day with your signature. 

    Parents, at this point I would appreciate your help in the matter.  Working together as a team (teacher, parent, student), we can correct negative behavior and work toward positive behavior that centers on the task of learning.  Let’s work together for the most positive and rewarding classroom behavior possible.    

    When dealing with negative or inappropriate behavior, the following plan of action will be utilized when the behavior continues within a class period or within consecutive days during the week: 
     
    1. Redirection ~ a positive and encouraging redirection to appropriate behavior.
    2. Verbal Warning ~ direct verbal redirection to appropriate behavior and a possible "fine" recorded in their Bank Books drawing an expense in their account, reducing their total balance.
    3. Behavior Log ~ redirection to appropriate behavior and assigned a "Behavior Log" to be completed, sent home, and returned. This behavior log will be accompanied by a phone call home to parents. 
    4. Office Referral ~ (last resort effort only) if individual negative behavior continues after redirections, verbal warning, and completed Behavior Log, then the CTA-Liberty Elementary Discipline policy will be put into effect beginning with an office referral.  Office referrals will be accompanied with a phone call home to the parents. 

     

    Other Important Reminders

    backpacks  Backpacks

     
    Students should have a backpack to carry important books, notebooks, and classroom supplies back and forth to school each day, as well as with them to their daily class periods.  They should be large enough to fit a 1 (one) inch binder, their Glencoe Math paperback consumable workbook, at least two class books (as assigned), an A.R. reading book, and their required notebooks and composition books.  However, it still needs to be small enough so that it will fit comfortably on the back of their chair.  Please refrain from using backpacks with wheels as they are not able to be placed on the back of student chairs and the classroom does not have adequate space to store them.  However, students who have issues with the weight of the backpack may use rolling backpacks as an acceptable alternative for safety and health if needed. 

     

    Water bottle   Water Bottles 

    Students are to bring a bottle of water with their name clearly labeled on it to school each day.  Water bottles will be responsibly kept with the student for access as necessary. 

     

        pencils  Pencil Pouch

    Students may desire to have a pencil pouch of their choice to store all six-sided pencils and pens, highlighters, an expo-marker, colored pencils, a six-inch ruler, a sock eraser or whiteboard eraser, and a glue stick.  Due to limited desk space, students will not be able to store any items in their desk, but rather, keep them in their backpack for accessibility for both class rotations. Pencil Pouches are preferred to Pencil Boxes, due to the lack of space in the student desk and backpack. Please see the "6th Grade DLI Supply List" for all important supplies needed for a successful 6th grade school year.  The list can be found by visiting the 6th Grade News page.  Note: The supply list is complete and is not missing any supplies.  Students will receive additional needed supplies in class provided by the teacher.  

     

     

    uniform Dress Code 

    The dress code is explained in detail in the CTA School Policy and Procedure Handbook and will be strictly enforced.  The dress code is, in effect, to help promote self-esteem and effective learning.  Extra care needs to be taken on PE days to wear appropriate athletic shoes. 

     

    School LunchLunch and Recess Time 
    for 2023-24 ~ 11:45-12:25 a.m.
    For information on menus, pricing, and CUSD Nutrition Lunch Accounts,
    please access the CUSD Food and Nutrition page:  
     
    CUSD Food and Nutrition Page
     
     
    Lunch Money ~ Lunch Money payments can be made one of three convenient ways:

     

     

        1.       Parents visit the cafeteria before school starts and make the initial payment.
        2.      Parents can make a payment online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com  
        3.       Students place lunch money in envelopes in the morning to be sent in daily.
     
     
    No money is to be stored in student desks due to potential loss or theft.
     
    Students bringing lunch from home are reminded to take home his/her lunch box daily. Lunch boxes left overnight may encourage unwanted pests and odors and therefore will be placed in the school's designated lost and found the same afternoon it is left behind. It will be the student's responsibility to retrieve the left behind lunch box from the lost and found.  Thank you.

     

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     click on link below for more information about CUSD nutrition and food services
    CUSD Nutrition Website ~ Menus and more
     
     

    birthdays   C.T.A. Birthday Policy 

    Birthdays are special and fun to celebrate.   C.T.A. Liberty has implemented the following Birthday Celebration routine. We are asking all families, "Please do not send in any birthday treats".   Instead, the child's birthday will be acknowledged during school announcements and then Ms. Rinne will present the birthday child with a special ‘birthday treat’ and a "birthday shout out" to acknowledge the special day. C.T.A. Liberty feels that this will help keep the focus on learning and will help make birthday celebrations more consistent and fair for all students.