Mrs. Johnston

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Greetings students and parents! Let me introduce myself. Once in a while I have a student who asks my age. I tell them that I'm old enough to have grandchildren but that I'm a 'young' grandma:) I have four children and 10 grandchildren (with #11 on the way). In addition to enjoying children, I also have a love for animals. Currently I have a cat named Newbie (a rescue from a San Diego animal shelter) and Jessie (a stray that we rescued last year here in Phoenix). They are absolutely wonderful and full of personality. Hobbies (besides pets and grandchildren) include playing the piano and clarinet; sewing; cross stitch; reading; cooking; writing. Do I have much spare time to do these extras? Not really, but I'm thankful for summer vacations when I can put a little effort into these things I enjoy besides teaching. I've taught at schools in Arizona and California for 14 years, and have taught private piano. My parents and brothers were/are school teachers. They all have inspired me in the field of education, and I've enjoyed the profession immensely. Never a dull moment in the classroom! I enjoy sharing knowledge that I've gained from education, reading, and my own experiences. I also appreciate discussions we have together in class. In Language Arts, students will write book reports, stories, poems, letters, and a country report. Grammar, spelling, and other mechanics in writing will be practiced throughout the year. Reading skills should improve as we discuss and read from various genres. There will also be in-class group projects that students should enjoy. In Social Studies, students will be improving map skills, using erasable maps, atlases and the Smart Board. It is my hope that all students will be able to locate places easily on a globe or world map. Students will also be expected to memorize our own states and capitals, with proper placement on a map. From our text book, students will get an interesting overview of Early Societies/Civilization, Africa, Asia, Greece, Rome, Empires, Medieval and Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and the World Wars. Hopefully, students are able to access classzone.com in order to have the text-"book" at home. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. You will probably get the quickest response via e-mail. Please use njohnston@msd38.org OR leave a message in my classroom at 602-664-7608, and I'll try to respond as quickly as I can. I anticipate a wonderful year and hope you have the same. Mrs. Johnston Social Studies 6th Grade Language Arts 6th Grade

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