6th Grade Math at Van Nest Academy

Classes 601, 602 & 603

CLICK ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO!

*Updated for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Access all assignments/To-Do Lists and More on your Google Classroom Page! Make sure you are correctly signed in for all your Google Classes:

Click Here -> Google Classroom

Check out your very own Google Calendar - You will already see all of your Math Periods Scheduled for you! We will also be adding important information and important dates to the Google Calendar.
Be sure that Your Math Class and 6th Grade Homeroom are checked off on the side to display!

Click Here -> Google Calendar

Pupilpath - Check Grades, Contact the Teacher, and More!

Math Resources - Need help on a Topic, Click here for a list of Common Core Resources

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This year we are Studying Five Major Concepts in Math. Below is a link to the standards that we are learning this year! Click for more information!

We will be using the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards (Based on Common Core Standards). Click here for details -> Math NYS Next Generation Learning Standards

Number Sense: Standards*

Ratios & Proportional Reasoning*

Expressions and Equations*

Geometry

Statistics & Probability

*Priority Topics for the year 2020-2021

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Some of the wonderful apps we will be using this year include:

Parlay Ideas App -> https://parlayideas.com/

IXL App -> https://www.ixl.com

Quizizz App -> https://quizizz.com/

Nearpod App -> https://nearpod.com/

BookWidgets App -> https://www.bookwidgets.com/

Google Jamboard -> https://jamboard.google.com

Google Docs -> https://docs.google.com

& More

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Attached Here is a Copy of our Grade 6 Welcome Letter for 2020-2021

Which Includes:

Information about the Teachers

Grading Policy

Supplies List (*as best as possible basis)

General Expectations

Click here to Download! 6th grade WELCOME LETTER and SUPPLY LIST 2020-2021.pdf

OR

View Below:

PS/MS 498X
The Van Nest Academy for Environmental
Health Sciences & Technology
1640 Bronxdale Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
Ph.(718) 409-3001 Fax (718)409-3002

Carol Ann Gilligan, Principal
Melanie Marino, Assistant Principal

Megan Gundogdu, Assistant Principal
Ann Reynolds, Assistant Principal

June 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are so very excited, elated, ecstatic…Words simply cannot capture our feelings!! As this school year is coming to a
close, we look forward to the next academic school year and our incoming 6th Graders.
We recognize how difficult change can be, especially the transition from elementary to middle school. However, we are
working as a collaborative team of educators to help all of our students embrace this transition and take advantage of the
rich opportunities they will have in middle school at Van Nest Academy.
Our sixth grade staff has created a common grading policy, as well as similar rules and procedures to which all the sixth
grade classrooms will adhere. We believe consistency across classes will aid the students’ transition and avoid repeated
discussions of rules and procedures so that we may dive directly into the rich content awaiting us! To simplify, we have
created one letter so that you are not flooded with paperwork to keep track of, and we can get to the most important
matter – your students.
6th Grade Staff:

Science	Math	English	Social Studies
Ms. Saunders	Mr. Licari	Mrs. McNamee	Ms. Atstathi
Mrs. Barber and Ms. Pardo – ICT Teacher Science, Math, English, and Social Studies

● Ms. Gjidija (Guidance Counselors)
● Mr. Galasso (Physical Education)
● Ms. Miruku (Librarian)
● Mr. Andreas and Ms. Harris (Music)
● Ms. Crosby (Art)
● Ms. Hernandez (ESL Services)
● Ms. Roth (Speech)
● Ms. Ferrer (SETSS)
Communication Options
We are accessible and believe in communication, especially in the form of technology. We have a school
website: www.498vannestacademy.org
On our website we post school events and individual teachers post major assignments to help students and
parents stay organized and up to date. You can also call the main office at
(718) 409-3001 to leave a message during school hours for the teachers/staff.
Our school also utilizes the online grading portal, https://pupilpath.skedula.com/, which enables you to continually
monitor your child’s progress and achievement. It also provides a means by which you can contact us regarding
any comment or concern you have during the year.
Grading Policy
The following point value system will be implanted in all the sixth grade subject areas to determine the student’s
final grade each marking period: 70% Tests/Assessments, Performance Tasks, and Projects; 20% Classwork,
Notebook, Participation, and Quizzes; and 10% Homework.
Please keep this letter for your records, so that you have a common list of all our names, subjects, grading
policies, and contact information. You will find an attached supply list. Thank you! We look forward to meeting
and communicating with each of you to ensure your child’s education is above expectation.
10%
20%
70%
VNA Grade Breakdown
Homework - 10%
Quizzes/Classwork/Notebook/Participation - 20%
Tests/Assessments/Performance Tasks/Projects - 70%
6th Grade Supply List 2020-2021
In the interest of keeping your lives simple, the sixth-grade team designed ONE master supply list that will carry your
students for a great deal of the academic year in ALL subjects – English, Science, Math, and Social Studies. If additional
supplies are required, we will notify you.
Please label all supplies with student’s first and last names. The students can bring the supplies to their homeroom
classes, and we will help them sort the supplies they will specifically be responsible for bringing to each class.
Thank you for your support!
• Must have first and last name and homeroom on all supplies to be turned in. No supplies will be shared between students.

Bring to Homeroom Teacher: ● 1 box tissues ● 1 pack of dry erase markers (EXPO preferred) ● 2 reams of copy/printer paper (500 sheets ream each) ● 1 pack of at least 12 pencils (Ticonderoga, preferred)	To Remain with Student as needed: ● 7 two pocket folders ● 6 composition Notebooks ● 1 pack of index cards ● 1 index card ring/box ● 1 mini stapler w/ staples ● 1 pack of highlighters (Yellow) ● 1 12in ruler ● 1 pack of sharpened pencils ● 2020-2021 Daily Planner
High Demand Optional Necessities: • Lysol Wipes • Hand Soap • 1 roll paper towels

I am looking forward to a Math-A-Mazing year with all of you!

Stay safe and healthy,

Mr. Byron Licari (Grade 6 - Math Teacher)

6th Grade Math profile