Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to 6th grade at Milwaukee Sign Language School! Our names

are Mrs. Buckley (Math, Science and Project Lead the Way Teacher) and
Ms.Kueter (Literacy and Social Studies teacher) and we will be your childs
teachers for the 2015-2016 school year. We are looking forward to working
with your child.
Communication between a parent, a student, and the students
teacher is one of the most important tools that enable children to be
successful. We invite you to call or email us if you have questions or
concerns:
~ The phone number to the front office is: 414 393-3800
~ Mrs. Buckleys email: sumnerjl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
~ Ms. Kueters email: kuelersm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
~ If you have any questions about homework, fieldtrips, etc. after school
hours you may contact us on our googlevoice accounts.
Mrs. Buckley: (262) 235-3172
Ms. Kueter: (414) 533-4717

We will do our best to return calls and emails promptly. We are very excited
about the upcoming school year and look forward to working with you and
your child.

The Sixth Grade Team

Mrs. Buckley
Ms. Kueter

Sixth Grade Guidelines

ATTENDENCE: Children must attend school daily to ensure they
learn the academic and social concepts and skills they will need
next year, in high school and beyond. Students are able to enter
the building at 7:30 am and instruction begins promptly at 7:35
am. If your child is absent due to illness, please notify the office
before school begins (if possible). Please notify us if your child will
be absent for an extended period of time or has a prearranged
absence (example: doctors appointment). Students are
responsible for all missed assignments.
USE OF RESTROOM DURING CLASSTIME: Unless it is an
emergency or special circumstance, all students will be expected
to use restroom during our assigned break times.
HOMEWORK POLICY: THE GOAL IN 6TH GRADE IS THAT ALL
WORK IS COMPLETED ON TIME!
Science and Math will be given out Tuesdays and Thursdays
and must be returned the following day.
Literature and Social Studies will be given out Mondays and
Wednesdays and must be returned the following day.
Our goal is that each child:
~ Attempts every assignment;
~ Turns it in on time;
~ Shows effort.
FAILING GRADES: If your child receives a BA or MI on an
assignment he/she has the opportunity to re-do or fix the

assignment for a better grade. It is your childs responsibility to

let the teacher know that he/she would like to re-do the
assignment. The due date will be determined by the teacher at
the time the re-do request is made. Our goal is for students to
learn the concept and skills they do not understand.

BEHAVIOR: Our expectation is that all students follow the

MSLS PBIS Expectations as well as our classroom rules.
Both classrooms will emphasize a positive behavior plan that will
allow your child to achieve the best possible education where
he/she feels safe and is able to experience academic success.
Our discipline policy is based on an understanding of mutual
respect. If there are individual difficulties, we will work closely
with the parents and students to ensure that the learning
environment continues to be a positive place for everyone.
We are utilizing a classroom management tool called Class Dojo.
You are able to login and track your childs behavior once we have
your email address. They are able to earn points throughout the
day for positive behavior but can also lose points. Twice a month
students will have the opportunity to cash in their points for a
reward of their choice.
In case a student makes poor choices, the following steps will be
taken:
a. A warning will be given.
b. The teacher will use proximity and non-verbal cues to attempt to redirect
behavior.
c. The teacher will conference with the student individually.
d. The 6th grade team will conference with the student.
e. The 6th grade team will contact you to conference with us and the student.
f. The middle school team will conference with the student.
g. Office (visit with the Principal)

Supplies:

All of the supplies listed on the Milwaukee Public Schools list are
needed. It is important to check with your student throughout the
year to replenish any supplies needed.
We would welcome any additional supplies such as tissues, paper
towels, etc. as those items are used frequently.
If you have any questions about sixth grade guidelines please feel
free to contact us.
Thank you,
Mrs. Buckley
Ms. Kueter

We have read and discussed the class policies and

we understand what is expected in 6th grade.
Parent Signature: _____________________________________

Student Signature: ____________________________________

Parent email account: _________________________________
Parent Cell Phone:
Parent home phone:
What is the best way for us to reach you (phone call, email or text
message)

(This will allow us to better communicate with you about your

child and
upcoming school events. Thank you!)
Please check box if you have access to internet or computers at
home.
Internet
Computer

I am available to help with (check as may as possible)

______ Helping with various projects in the classroom
______ Providing treats when asked
______ Field trips
______ Being a classroom parent

______ PTO
______ Other projects as needed
______ Other ______________________________________
(Tell us what you are good at!)
______ Just ask!
When are you available to help in the classroom?

6th Grade Class Trip

This year we are planning a class trip for the end of the
year. While we cant share all the details just yet we want
to start earning money to off-set the cost. So 6th Grade is
having a bake sale and selling hotdogs at Open House!
Open House is September 23rd 5pm-7pm.

WE need your HELP!!

If you and your child could please donate an item to be

sold. It could be homemade or store bought. It would be
best if your child brought the item to school with them so
we could have it set up before open house begins.

We also need 2-3 students and a parent to help work the

table.

Please send the bottom portion of this paper back noting

what you can donate and if you are able to assist at the
Open House.

We will be donating
I am able to assist during open house.
My child can assist during open house.