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Mrs. Byrne’s 6th Grade World History Class
I am so excited to be teaching 6th Grade World History this year! I hope you find the information below helpful. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

Syllabus and Behavior Management Plan
World History Syllabus and Electronic Signature page (link to follow)
Please read through the 23-24 Classroom Behavior Management Plan (link to follow)

Google Classroom (code will be given to students first day of school)
We will be using google classroom for important information and assignments. The most up to date information will be posted on Google Classroom!! Parents wanting to access their student's GC, will need to log in using their child's information. All assignments will be posted on the Google Calendar, which can be viewed below. (Regular students will follow the calendar for Period 1; Advanced students will follow the calendar for Period 2.)

Supplies for 6th grade World History
1 – Two-Pocket folder with center prongs filled with notebook paper

Supplies to be given to your 1st period teacher
3 boxes of tissues
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 roll of paper towels


Supplies to keep in your bookbag for all classes
Headphones - MUST BE WIRED, for use with their assigned Chromebook
Wireless Mouse - if the student prefers to use a computer mouse rather than the touchpad on their assigned Chromebook, the student must supply his/her own mouse (labeled with student’s name) Not required but recommended.
Pencil pouch
Highlighters
Blue or Black Ink Pens
Loose Leaf Lined Paper
Pencils
1 pack of colored pencils
Expo Marker (Blue or Black)

WORLD HISTORY OVERVIEW

First Quarter:
Ch. 1 Uncovering the Past
Ch. 2 The Stone Ages and Early Cultures
Ch. 3 Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent
Ch. 4 Ancient Egypt and Kush


Second Quarter:
Ch. 5 Ancient India
Ch. 6 Ancient China
Ch. 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Ch. 8 Ancient Greece


Third Quarter:
Ch. 9 The Greek World
Ch. 10 The Roman Republic
Ch. 11 Rome and Christianity
Ch. 12 The Islamic World


Fourth Quarter:
Ch. 13 Early African Civilizations
Ch. 14 China
Ch. 15 Japan
Ch. 16 The Early Americas

 

Yearbook Class

Purpose: The staff will produce a yearbook for the students, the school, and the community that is a historical, reference book as well as a nostalgic memory book of people, student life, special events and current events.

Yearbook Syllabus and Electronic Signature page (links to follow)

 

Yearbook Sales Information 

Walsworth is the company we use. The high school and elementary schools use different companies. 

Yearbook Information document

All yearbook sales will be conducted online.  Please click on this link to make your purchase: (Link forthcoming)

Due date to purchase 8th grade Ads: Jan 31st, 2023

- Ads and yearbooks are 2 seperate purchases

- Ads should include the student's name (if you design your own)

- use a computer and not a phone

Due date to purchase a yearbook: May 1st

Price: Aug - Dec $45, Jan - May $55

Customer Support: If you have difficulties with your purchases, please call Walsworth at  877-723-6344.  Contact Walsworth Customer Service, M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central time.

Distribution: Yearbooks will be passed out to students the week of May 11th. More detail will be sent out closer to that datee. 

Picture Day Information

All students must have their picture taken. Their photo will update Skyward, be printed on their ID badge and published in the yearbook. 
Photo Day - September 2023
Retakes - October 2023
 
More information will be sent out closer to the date of the event. 

Picture Purchases - 

1. via an order form that will be sent home with students. 

2. Place an order online: https://new.leonards.com/

Please be aware that orders placed after picture day will have a postage & handling fee applied. 

Issues? Contact Leonards via email orderform@leonards.com or call 800-215-4852. Include your phone # and school name.

 

Feel free to email questions anytime!

Sincerely,

Carrie Byrne

 

 

 

 

 

Contact: Carrie.Byrne@tvcs.org

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