Welcome

I would like to welcome you to the sixth grade and to my classroom which is in room 704. Below is some information about my classroom, and a short introduction on how to successfully navigate this web site. Have fun exploring this web site, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Web site Navigation and Homework
This web site was created for students and parents to find useful information so that your transition to the middle school will be successful. Please take a few minutes to become familiar with this site so that you know where to find important information and links.
On this web site, you will find links to daily homework assignments, grades, and classroom curriculum. I recommend that parents check the homework link daily to ensure that students are completing assigned homework. To view daily homework updates, click on the homework link at the top of every page. If your son or daughter has completed all of his or her homework, then I encourage them to use the math and science links to reinforce their skills. Science links can be found on the science page and math games can be found on the math page.
Online Grades
Twelve Bridges Middle School has purchased an online grading system through TeacherEase. You can find your son or daughter's current grade, assignments, and missing assignments on the TeacherEase Web site. I will also put a link at the top of every web page so that it is easily accessible. Please review the TeacherEase welcome letter.
Interactive Science Textbook
Twelve Bridges Middle School adopted a new science curriculum last year. This is the newest information available, and all of it can be accessed online. I will register all students in the computer lab on Friday, August 22, 2008; however, if you would like to register your son or daughter sooner for the online textbook, please go to Pearson Successnet. Then click on the register link. The access code can be found on the math and science homework calendar.
Interactive Science Labs
In order for students to complete the science labs, they will need to have access to a computer. Virtual science labs can be accessed under the science links. When science labs are assigned, students will be given a web code that can be found in the homework calendar or in the student's agenda. They will then need to click on the science labs link and enter the web code.
Math
As stated earlier, I recently added video links and practice problems from the Holt math book. These videos can be found under the Course 1 Videos link to the left on the math page. These videos are fun to watch and are also very educational. After watching these videos, you can test your knowledge by clicking on the corresponding practice link. These are the same practice problems that I use in the classroom, so if your son or daughter is having trouble understanding their homework, please have them reread their daily math notes, watch the corresponding video, and try the interactive math problems. If that does not help, then you can go to my students and parents facebook page and post a question.
Book Blog
Last year, 2008, I created a book blog for students. This site can be accessed at: http://daisydamos.edublogs.org/
I welcome students to continue to read and share their favorite books with the rest of the class; however, the book blog is an enrichment and not a requirement this year.
Contact Information
I hope you find this web site useful as your child progresses through the sixth grade. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at ddamos@wpusd.k12.ca.us. In addition, I created a facebook page just for parents and students. If I am online, feel free to ask me questions in chat. If I am not online, you can post your question(s) to my wall, and I will get back to you as soon as possible; even further, I welcome students to comment and answer each others questions as well.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Damos