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Teachers Pages
Grade 6 Homepage
Welcome to all parents and students to the sixth grade homepage. Please feel free to use this website as a resource throughout the school year.
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Mrs. Gilchrist
6th Grade Homeroom Teacher
223-0225
roni.s.gilchrist@sendit.nodak.edu
I am available for phone calls from:
8:10-8:50 am Monday-Thursday
3:00-3:30 pm Monday-Friday
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Mrs. Roni Gilchrist is a graduate of Dickinson State University. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with concentrations in English and Adaptive Teaching. In her 15+ years of teaching, she has worked with many different grade levels. Mrs. Gilchrist especially enjoys teaching at St. Mary's Grade School where she has been teaching middle school language arts for the past 7 years.
Over the years Mrs. Gilchrist has received training in Love and Logic, Top 20 Teaching, Integrated Thematic Instruction, The Daily Five, and Six Traits Writing. She is a Certified Project Success Trainer and has been fortunate to train teachers on the integration of reading, writing, and the arts into the curriculum. As the South Central Reading Council President, she was able to attend three national reading conventions that allowed her to learn from experts in the field.
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Mrs. Zenker
6th Grade Teacher / Instructional Aide
223-0225
camie.k.zenker@sendit.nodak.edu
I am available for phone calls from:
8:00-8:30 AM Monday-Friday
3:00- 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
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Mrs. Camie Kae Zenker earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Mary in 2006. Along with her degree, the University of Mary also bestowed Mrs. Zenker with their Servant Leadership award in 2006. Additionally, Mrs. Zenker has earned her Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees from Bismarck State College. Mrs. Zenker was on the dean's list at both Universities. She is half done with her Master's Degree in Elementary Administration, which she hopes to have completed by summer of 2013. Mrs. Zenker is involved in a number of professional organizations, including the Student Education Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, North Dakota Reading Association, and the South Central Reading Council. She has also served as the Secretery and Treasurer for the University of Mary's Student Education Association, Treasurer for the local NAEYC chapter, and is past co-president of the local NAEYC, a post she held for two years. Mrs. Zenker has received additional teacher training in Project Wild, AIDS/HIV, Nutrition of the School Age Child, Mosaic of Thought, Top 20 Teacing, Love and Logic, and the Daily 5. Before coming to St. Mary's Grade School, Mrs. Zenker worked for Wing Public schools teaching grades 3 and 4 in a combination classroom. She teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Creative Writing, 6th Grade general classroom and religion. She also assists with the 2nd and 3rd grade reading groups and does one-on-one tutoring of students. This is Mrs. Zenker's second year of teaching at St. Mary's Grade School.
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Highlights of 6th Grade
*Study of Ancient Civilizations
*Annual Egypt Fair
*Junior Achievement Program
*Planning of Masses
*Mentoring Kindergarten Buddies
*Study of the Old Testament
*Reaching out to the elderly in our community through the Adopted Grandparent Program
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In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.
-Mortimer Alder
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Language Arts Overview
Students at St. Mary's are required to compose persuasive and explanatory essays, letters, personal narratives, and various creative pieces (poems and short stories). They are encouraged to develop their own voice and style of writing using models from their life experiences and their readings. Vocabulary development is emphasized when using dictionaries, thesauruses, and enhancing written pieces through the use of technology. Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are presented and learned in the context of student writing. The curriculum also incorporates effective speaking and oral presentations. Collaboration is encouraged in group discussions while reading and analyzing various genres of literature and student works.
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Documents
2009-2010 6th grade class schedule
File Size: 30 kb
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