Main Office in B-Building. Photo by 7th Grader Jenny Yang (2010)
Photo by 7th Grader Michelle Vo (2010)
Photo by 7th Grader Saba Taheri (2010)
6th Graders cross the bridge many Callejon students use to take VTA Light Rail Trains for field trips. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
Yearbook Camp was held at the Maritime Academy, a CSU campus in Vallejo. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
6th Grader share buddy reading time with a 1st Grader. A common practice of cross grade level community at Callejon. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
The B-Building Rotunda serves as a central gathering place for meetings by grade levels. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
P.E. class involves daily activities to keep students active and healthy. Photo by 7th Grader.
The curvy stairway highlight one of several unique architectural elements of the Middle School B-Building. Photo by 7th Grader.
This photo illustrates the use of natural framing with the upper elementary slide - Yearbook photo project entry by 7th Grader Nicolas Kuo (2010)
Natural framing and using unexpected points of view bring a new perspective to mundane daily stretching for P.E. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
Active play and exploration are common at Callejon. Photo by 7th Grader (2010)
Point of View illustrated by this entry of a Yearbook photo project. Photo by 8th Grader Ashley Pascual (2010)
Action photos can be dramatized using wind and proper planning to set up the shot. Another yearbook camp goofiness from this summer. Photo by Mr. Tu (2010)
YEARBOOK FIELD TRIP #1:
CASTLE ROCK PARK
Saturday September 25
8:30am - 2:00pm meet _ Flag Pole
Parents will drive yearbook students. There will be team-building activities, hiking to a waterfall, climbing of Goat Rock, and bouldering to explore the caves at Castle Rock Park. Bring your own lunch, camera & layers of clothing in case of cold weather. This will be the 3rd annual trip.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS
Thursday September 9 Elementary
Friday September 10 Middle School _ P.E.
Be sure to look your best and smile for the camera!
BE ACTIVE - Poster Making Contest
Friday September 10
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Stay afterschool to make your own poster for the "Be Active" week and get a chance to win prizes for your creative efforts. More information to follow from school announcements.
VOLLEYBALL TEAM: 1st GAME vs CABRILLO
Thursday Septermber 16
Come cheer on the middle school Volleyball teams as they take on the Cabrillo Cougars.
BRIDGE GROUPS: 1st MEETING
Friday September 17
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cross-grade classes will participate in group activities that promote Community building.
Your Friends
Your Memories,
Your 2011 Yearbook.
Share your Summer Photos with the Yearbook.
(Click the Link Below)
Be sure to include the students' name & grade for the photo: JamesCaan_3rd_summer1
Welcome to the 6th Grade!
There will be updates throughout the year and several documents available for download here for students and parents.
6th Grade School Supplies
Just click to download the 6th Grade Supply List. Please help your child gather the listed school supplies by Friday August 27.
Back to School Packet
(To be added soon).
6th Grade
Supply List (2010)
Math Links
Callejon Grading Policy for Grades 6-8
The Back to School Packet will provide specific details for the overall grading policy. Here is a brief overview of what to expect from Middle School grading policy we have adopted:
The students final grade in class will be based on a weighted scale for the following categories:
40% Assessments
==> Tests, Quizzes, other types of verbal or
performance based assessments
30% Demonstrations
==> Projects, labs, etc...
15% Practice
==> Student work to be completed in class
15% Homework
==> Student work to be completed at home
_______________
100% Final Total Grade
*Assessments & Demonstrations account for 70%
of the student's final grade!
My Summer
Graph 2010
SUMMER GRAPH PROJECT
Homework & Demonstration (20pts)
Monday August 16 > Due TBA
Choose your most memorable summer events to graph on timeline. Rate the events Be sure to choose at least 2 "Positive" and at least 2 "Negative" events.
6TH GRADE Pre-ASSESSMENT
Tuesday August 24
Math students will take a math assessment to evaluate current math skills and knowledge.
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE STORY POSTER
Demonstration (15 pts)
Monday August 23 > Due TBA
Make a poster with a Number Line from Positive to Negative values. Write a story using the poster as the "data source" for describing negative and positive results. Share your poster & story in class.
ALEKS.COM
*Individualized online math program. Use for
building on core math
concepts & skill.
Log-In & Password
given in class.
Holt Math (my.hrw.com)
*Math Textbook Online
*Math resources:
Video Tutorials, extra support for review or enrichment of 6th grade math curriculum
*Requires Username (given in class) with Password: math2011
Language Arts
Online Text & Resources
Click the Link Above to connect with the Class Zone. Username & Log-In information is:
Username: callejon
Password: doncallejon
Download Story Planner
2011 Yearbook
Story Planner Document
See due dates for assignments & projects along with upcoming tests/quizzes & events.
Middle School Parents and Students can check student grades online.
Online storage for student documents such as MS WORD, Powerpoint, Excel, jpeg, etc.
