WELCOME TO - Miss Erin Funk 2020-2021
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WELCOME TO Miss Erin Funk 2020-2021
Welcome to Sixth Grade!
I am so excited for this year to begin! I am really looking forward to having your child in my class this year.
Throughout the year, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at school, on
Class Tag or via e-mail. You can also leave a message on my voicemail in my classroom, and I will return your
call as soon as possible.
The verse I have chosen as a theme for my classes is Ephesians 2:10:
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things
he planned for us long ago.”
I really want to emphasize this year how very important each student is to God. He has specially created every
one of them and gifted them with different talents and abilities. I really want to encourage them to use those
gifts to the best of their abilities and in a way that glorifies God. As the oldest students in the school, the sixth
graders have the privilege of setting an example and being leaders to the younger students. I want them to
see the importance of that role and do their best to set a good example for the others – not only at school,
but at home and anywhere else they spend time.
In addition to this verse, the sixth graders have also chosen a verse as a theme for the class. The verse they
have chosen is Colossians 3:2:
“Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.”
This is a wonderful verse to remind them that our hope is in the eternal rather than the temporary. We want
to use our time wisely here on earth, but also do things with the eternal goal in mind.
In this handbook, I have laid out my classroom policies as well as some important dates and events for you to
remember. Please read over it and return the slip in your Tuesday folder, letting me know you have read it all. If
you have any questions, please let me know. I am looking forward to a great year and can’t wait to see what
the Lord has in store for us!
Erin Funk
sixthgrade@wocs.org-Miss Funk’s Sixth Grade-
2020-2021
Luke Bailey
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Annelise Bull
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Katie Clayton
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August Dobrinski
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Makarah Foster
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Eli Fuller
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Esme Jones
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Erica King
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William Penner
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James Rother-Policies & Procedures- Discipline/Classroom Management: Students will be taking part in our Classroom Economy. Please see the attached pages for more information. Class Tag: Miss Dick and I will be using the mobile app “Class Tag” to communicate with you throughout the year. We will post pictures of what we’re doing in class as well as send updates and reminders for you. Tardies: We will give the students five minutes between each class to get their books, go to the bathroom, get a drink, etc. Each tardy will result in a $5 fine. Homework: We will not regularly assign work to be done at home. Most of the homework the students wil have will be anything they don’t finish in class. Occasionally I will assign something extra to be finished at home. Any work turned in late will be ten points off for each day late. Assignment Books: Everything that we assign in class is to be written in this book as we assign it. If the student completes it in class, Miss Dick or I will initial it; otherwise, it is homework. I also require that these get signed by a parent each night. Please sign the book in the box with the date for the day. Book-it: Book-it starts in October and goes through March. Each student will be required to read 450 pages per month. The students will receive a grade for Book-it during those months. The grades will be determined based on how many pages are read up to 450 and if they are turned in on time. Each student that reads the entire amount and turns in their sheet on time each month will receive the monthly reward. Students that complete all six months will be able to attend the Book-it party in the spring. (BONUS: The student who reads the most pages throughout the whole year will receive a big prize at the end of the year!) Classroom Library: I have a small library in my classroom. The students are welcome to check out one book at a time from it. I will take inventory of the books at the end of the year. If a book is not returned, you will be billed through TADS to replace it.
Scholastic Book Orders: I will place a monthly order through Scholastic for anyone that would
like to order books. You may order online or with the paper form. You are never obligated
to order, but will always have the option. We can get free books for our classroom based
on how much is ordered each month.
Class Descriptions, Tests, and Quizzes: All tests and quizzes will be announced in class
ahead of time and will also be included in my note for the week.
o Spelling (Miss Funk): Spelling days will be each Wednesday. We wil have a test over all
the words as well as grade the spelling book pages. The students will also write their
spelling words three times in cursive. This is a mandatory assignment each week.
Written spelling words and workbook pages are due before the test on Wednesday.
Once we have wrapped up each lesson with the test, I will assign the next lesson.
o Math (Miss Funk): There will be a math assignment daily. I will do my best to give them
enough time to finish in class, but if they do not finish, it will be homework. There wil
be a test or quiz each week in math. Students will be allowed to correct all math
tests for half credit regardless of the grade. The tests will come home in the
Tuesday folder and any corrections must be turned back in before the next test.
o Language (Miss Dick): Students will be completing daily language assignments where
they will occasionally have homework. There will be an occasional quiz within the unit
and a test at the end of each unit. We will complete a few written essay papers
throughout the year. A rubric will be provided for each essay.
o Reading (Miss Funk): We will be having reading comprehension tests every few weeks
– this requires no preparation. We wil also have vocabulary quizzes. Students will
complete a study guide prior to each quiz. Students will also complete four book
reports throughout the year. The type of report wil vary, and I will send home
instructions for each one with it is time. Book-It will be a part of the students’ reading
grade.
o History (Miss Dick): Students will have at least one quiz and one test for each
chapter. They will be announced in class several days ahead of time. They will have a
few projects throughout the year. I will send out more information along with rubrics
and the exact due dates when the time comes.o Science (Miss Funk): Students will complete a few hands-on projects throughout the
year. I will send home more details when the time comes for each project. Two or
three quizzes wil be given throughout each chapter, and tests will be given at the
end of each chapter. There wil be a study guide assigned prior to each quiz. These
study guides will also serve as the study guide for the test, so students need to keep
them in their science folder once they have taken the quiz. Students may also write
the vocabulary words and definitions from each chapter for extra credit. They must
be turned in before I give the test.
o Bible (Miss Dick): Students will be tested over a memory verse each week. They will
have a unit test every 2 weeks. They may occasionally have some homework pages
as well. Memory Verses can be found on www.deeprootsbible.com.
Redos: Students may redo assignments with a grade below 80%, however, they wil only
receive 50% credit for the corrected questions. Any redos will come home with the stack
of graded papers in the Tuesday folder each week.
Electives: Students have the option of taking different electives on Thursday afternoon.
They chose these classes on the first day of school.
Nursing Home: At this time, we are not able to go to the VA for BINGO. However, if and
when that changes, I will send home more information and a driving sign-up sheet.
Class Parties: You will sign up to help with one or more class parties at the first
Parent/Teacher Conference.
o Christmas Party: December 20, 2019
o God’s Love Party: February 14, 2020
o Resurrection Party: April 9. 2020
Birthday Parties: Each student wil receive a special blessing in chapel on their birthday. You
may also bring a treat for the class if you would like. I will get in touch with you to arrange a
day and time. If your child has a summer birthday, I will assign them a school birthday. Field Trips: We will be going to Washington D.C. in the spring! I am really looking forward to
it. Because of that trip, we will only be taking two other field trips this year.
o P-Bar Farms (all-school): Fall TBA
o 6th Grade Fun Day (with Elk City 6th Grade): Spring TBA
o Washington, D.C.: April 18-24, 2021
Special Activities:
o Math Olympics:
Classroom: October 26, 2020
District (WOCS): November 9, 2020
Area (WOCS): February 26, 2021
**Please note that the students will also be in Miss Dick’s room for some classes. They will be
expected to abide by the same rules and obey them at all times. All of the above is subject to
change at the teacher’s discretion; however, if something changes, I will let you know in a note,
email or via Seesaw. Thank you for all your support.**-Classroom Economy-
Each student will start with $1,000 on the first day of school. They will be assigned a classroom job
and earn a monthly salary for doing that job. Each student will do each job at some point
throughout the year. They will pay rent on their desks and lockers as well as pay for any fines
they incur throughout the month. They will also have the opportunity to earn bonuses and shop in
the class store.
Dates:
Students will be paid and pay their rent the first Monday of every month.
Account statements will be sent home the following Tuesday. They must be signed and
return by a parent the next day.
Store wil be the following Friday.
Student Income:
Jobs:
Teacher’s Assistant (Monthly Salary - $600): Help teachers with appointed classroom tasks.
Lead other students to keep the classroom organized. Deliver written or spoken messages
to people. Take things to the office or other classrooms when needed.
Clean-Up Crew Leader (Monthly Salary - $600): Keep boards, door handles, lockers, and
the light switch clean. Tidy up classroom areas. Make sure the trash is taken care of.
Everyone wil clean their desks between classes, but the leader wil help monitor everything.
Chapel Helper {2} (Monthly Salary - $550): Move the flags to the gym floor for chapel
time and return them after chapel is over. Hold the doors after chapel.
Lunch Tubs {4} (Monthly Salary - $550): Carry sixth grade and/or kindergarten lunch tubs
to chapel each morning.
Flag {2} (Monthly Salary - $650): Raise and lower the flag each day. Fold up the flag
neatly until the next day.Bonuses:
Complete an outside reading assignment - $100
Fill out a book review for a book that you have completed - $100
Play Prodigy or Xtra Math every week for the month - $300
Get a compliment from another teacher - $200
Go above and beyond in showing kindness for responsibility - $400
Earn an A on a test - $100
Earn an A on a quiz - $50
Earn 100% on a test - $100 + coupon
Get planner signed - one bonus point per day signed. Bonus point coupons wil be awarded
each Monday.
Student Expenses/Fines
Rent:
Rent for lockers & desks is due the first Monday of each month - $1,000
o Students who cannot pay their rent cannot participate in store that month and will
work off their balance with community service (i.e. extra lunchroom jobs, etc.)
Fines:
Dishonesty - $500
Disrespect - $200
Rudeness - $100
Complaining - $100
Leaving the classroom without permission - $100
Missing supplies for class - $50
Messy desk or locker - $50
Missing work - $50 + 10 point deduction for each day late
Off-task behavior - $50
Failure to have planner signed - $5 per day Tardy - $5 per class
**Fines will be paid immediately upon violation. All fines and bonuses for the month will be reflected
on the monthly statement.**
Store:
Students can participate in the class store at the beginning of each month if they have paid their
rent. Students can choose not to participate in store if they wish to save their remaining money.
Food Court:
Each item in the food court is $50.
Students may purchase up to one food and one drink item.
Classroom Passes:
Chalk at recess - $100
Lead a class game or activity - $100
Chew gum in class for one day - $150
Play a game with a friend after current assignment is finished - $250
Lunch with one of your teachers and two friends - $300
Read a story to another class - $300
Choose your own partner for a day - $300
Sit next to a friend for a day - $200
Homework Pass - $500
Teach a lesson to the class - $600
Whole Class Reward
If the entire class goes one week without any behavior fines, the teachers will contribute $200 to
the class. Once the class reaches $1,000, they will get a class party!-Sixth Grade Schedule-
-Monday- -Tuesday-
8:30 – Chapel
8:30 – Chapel
9:00-9:40 – Math
9:00-9:40 – Math
9:40-10:20 – Language
9:40-10:20 – Language
10:20-11:00 – Science
10:20-11:00 – Art
11:00-11:45 –Bible
11:00-11:45 – Science
11:55-12:15 – Lunch
11:55-12:15 – Lunch
12:15-12:30 – Recess
12:15-12:30 – Recess
12:30-1:00 – Girls-P.E./Boys-Computer
12:30-1:15 – Bible
1:00-1:30 – History
1:15-2:00 – Reading
1:30-2:00 – Reading
2:00-2:45 – History
2:00-2:30 – Boys-P.E./Girls-Computer
2:45-3:00 – Homeroom
2:30-3:00 – Homeroom
-Wednesday- -Thursday-
8:30 – Chapel 8:30 – Chapel
9:00-9:40 – Math 9:00-9:40 – Math
9:40-10:20 – Language 9:40-10:20 – Language
10:20-11:00 – Science 10:20-11:00 – Science
11:00-11:45 – Bible 11:00-11:45 – Bible
11:55-12:15 – Lunch 11:55-12:15 – Lunch
12:15-12:30 – Recess 12:15-12:30 – Recess
12:30-1:00 – Girls-P.E./Boys-Music 12:30-1:00 – Girls-Reading./Boys-Computer
1:00-1:30 – History 1:00-1:30 – History
1:30-2:00 – Spelling 1:30-2:00 – Electives
2:00-2:30 – Boys-P.E./Girls-Music 2:00-2:30 – Boys-Reading./Girls-Computer
2:30-3:00 – Homeroom 2:30-3:00 – Homeroom
-Friday-
8:30 – Chapel
9:00-9:40 – Math
9:40-10:20 – Language
10:20-11:00 – Science
11:00-11:45 – History
11:55-12:15 – Lunch
12:15-12:30 – Recess
12:30-1:00 – Girls-P.E./Boys-Homeroom
1:00-1:30 – Bible
1:30-2:00 – Reading
2:00-2:30 – Boys-P.E./Girls-Homeroom
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