CONTACT INFORMATION:
The fastest way to reach me and receive a speedy response is by email! bnairn@socs.k12.in.us
If a phone call is your chosen method of contact, I may be reached at:
812-859-4525 Ext. 102
HOMEWORK:
Students will always be given time to begin and possibly complete their work, but sometimes, they will need to finish something at home. Turning in work that is well done, complete, and on time is a requirement for sixth grade.
SPELLING:
Spelling comes home on Friday, there is a pre-test on Monday, and a final test on Friday. Weekly work is due on Thursday.
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES:
We alternate Social Studies and Science every four weeks.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:00-8:25 AM Arrival and Breakfast
8:25-8:55 AM WIN Time
9:00-9:40 AM Special
9:45-11:15AM Reading Block
11:25-12:05PM Reading Interventions
12:05- 1:00 PM Lunch and Recess
1:00 - 2:00 PM Math
2:00 - 2:30 PM Science or Social Studies
2:30 - 2:55 PM Writing
3:00 PM Dismissal
ABOUT MS. NAIRN:
This is year 25+ teaching 6th grade for Spencer-Owen Community Schools. The first nine years, I taught at Owen Valley Middle School. Since then, I've been at Patricksburg Elementary. I enjoy reading, traveling and a good restaurant.
BEHAVIOR:
It is expected that students arrive at school ready to learn and that they behave in a manner that allows our entire class to succeed. You can track your child's work and behavior through the link below. Your child will receive a verbal warning for minor infractions, and will possibly lose time during recess if the behavior continues. For more serious issues, the office will be involved.
http://www.classdojo.com/
REFERENCES:
http://thesaurus.com/
http://dictionary.com/
INDIANA STANDARDS:
https://www.doe.in.gov/standards
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
Encourage your kids to use higher order thinking skills in their questioning and thinking. These kinds of questions will greatly increase their skills. Explore this link to find out more:
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-increase-higher-order-thinking
Struggling with the behavior of your "Tween"? Check out this link at parenting.com for some advice.
https://www.verywellfamily.com/tween-behavior-and-emotions-4157362
Don't forget that Rose Hulman Institute of Technology sponsors the Homework Hotline for FREE math and science help.
*For grades 6-12
*7-10 PM
*Sunday thru Thursday (Don't call on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday before 7PM!)
*September - May
*1-877-ASK-ROSE