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New Castle Junior High School - Gr. 6
New Castle JH 6th Grade
310 E. Lincoln Avenue 
New Castle, PA  16101

Phone:  724-656-4700 
Fax:  724-856-4159    
Email Office Secretary: [email protected]
Email Guidance:  [email protected]
ORIENTATION Hybrid-Students

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News & Announcements
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African American History Poster/Essay Contest Winners 20-21

6th Grade students participated in the African-American History Poster/Writing Contest sponsored by the NAACP of New Castle. Many of our 6th Grade students received awards for their projects! Congratulations!

6th Grade Celebration Day 20-21

Click HERE for information on 6th Grade Celebration Day - June 9th

6th Grade Yearbook 20-21

Click HERE to purchase the 6th 2020-2021 Yearbook. Orders DUE by JUNE 2, 2021. You will be updated with the date yearbooks will be distributed. 
Thank you!

Summer 4Sqaure Camp 20-21

Please Click HERE for a Summer Learning Opportunity

Accelerated Placement Exams Students Grade 6 to 7

Placement exams for students currently in 6th grade to have the opportunity to qualify for accelerated courses in 7th grade.  

F2F Students:  May 26 & 27, V Students: May 26

  1. Please click HERE for additional information

  2. If your student is currently Virtual and you would like your student to take these placement exams to have the opportunity to qualify for accelerated courses for the 7th grade school year, click HERE to register your student by Monday, May 24th to test in the building on Wednesday, May 26th. (Do not fill out if you do not want your student to come in and test - this is optional-however, if you want your student considered for accelerated courses, your student must test)

  3. Attendance is important on the above date(s) if you would like your student to have the opportunity to test. 

Please contact the 6th Grade office with questions. 

Spring Concert

Mrs. Dando will be joining Mr. Yoho & Mr. Onufrak to host a Spring Band Concert. 
New Castle Fieldhouse - Tuesday, May 25 - 6:30 p.m.
A letter with guidelines and ticket information was sent home with 6th Grade band students.
Thank you!

Make-Up Pictures

Make-Up Pictures have been scheduled for students in Grades 6-12.
F2F Students:  May 13, 2021     V Students:  May 14, 2021 (9:00 a.m.)
Click HERE for information.

Lawrence County YMCA Day Camp 2021

Click HERE for information on Lawrence County YMCA Day Camp 2021.  June 7-August 20 Ages 5-12

2020-2021 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) Information

F2F and Virtual Students are scheduled to take the 2020-2021 PSSA Tests in ELA & MATH. Please click HERE for a copy of the mailing home with information regarding the test and transportation for Virtual students. Below are the testing dates. Students will test on every date listed. Thank you!

PSSA ELA 

Grade 6

PSSA Math 

Grade 6

Monday, April 19

Monday, April 26

Tuesday, April 20

Tuesday, April 27

Wednesday, April 21

Face-To-Face & Virtual Learning Model

Face-To-Face & Virtual Learning Model begins Tuesday, APRIL 6, 2021

Please click HERE for the following: 
(Click HERE for information in Spanish)
  1. Explanation of Groups students are Assigned To & How to Change Student Group (by March 26th 2 p.m.)
  2. Revised Bell Schedule (starts April 6th)
  3. Policies & Procedures at a Glance
Any questions, please contact our 6th Grade Office. Thank you!

Virtual Open House

Every year we host an open house where students, parents, and guardians get to visit the building, meet teachers, and learn more about our classes. This year, we were creative and put together a Virtual Open House. Please click HERE to “attend” our Virtual Open House. Enjoy each slide and click on every link to learn more about our classes and school!

Yearbook Pictures Needed

We are working to create a yearbook that highlights ALL 6th Grade Students during both Virtual and Hybrid learning. We would love to include pictures of 6th Grade Students learning virtually in his/her "virtual learning home-classroom/small learning nook"
Click HERE for details.

Picture Day Information 20-21

Please click HERE for Picture Day Information 
Any questions, please contact our office.
Thank you!

Hybrid & Virtual Learning Model

Hybrid & Virtual Learning Model Begins February 8, 2021
Click HERE for the following:

  1. Dr. Marino's Letter with information about Hybrid-Virtual Learning, Policies, & Procedures

  2. Bell Schedules 

  3. NEW Student Schedule by Homeroom Teacher & Group Assignment

Any questions, please contact the 6th Grade office. Thank you!

FOOD SERVICE DETAILS: Please click HERE to view important food distribution information, including access to a Google Form that must be filled out if your student is staying 100% virtual but would still like to receive meals.

African-American History Poster/Writing Contest

6th Grade Students:
All students (Groups A, B, & V) can participate in the African-American History Poster/Writing Contest!
If you are a virtual student and you do not have the 12x18 Construction Paper for the Poster or Paper for the Essay, we have it available for you. You are welcome to pick up the supplies at the security desk.  
All information and details will be provided in your Writing Classrooms!

Need Technology Help? Need Sapphire Help?

TECHNOLOGY & SAPPHIRE ASSISTANCE IN THE 6TH GRADE...
If your student is in 6th grade and you need help with technology or Sapphire the 6th Grade office is here to help!
Instead of emailing or calling the help desk, start with contacting our 6th Grade office first. We will work to assist you and answer your technology and Sapphire questions.
Office #:  724-656-4700 (option 3 on menu)

SAPPHIRE Parent Portal ... Quick Tips & Q&A
Please note, it is important for you to sign up for a Sapphire Parent Portal. Below are some tips and answers to common questions we have received in the 6th grade office.
1.  How do I know how to sign-up for this portal?
Instructions to sign-up for a parent portal can be found in many places:
  1. Instructions were mailed home in our Hybrid Letter & Letter is also posted on the 6th Grade Website
  2. Instructions were posted in each HR Google Classroom
  3. Instructions are included in our 6th Grade September/October Newsletter
  4. Instructions were posted by Mrs. DeBlasio on the main page of the NCASD website 
2.  I can not locate any of the communicated instructions listed above ... what are the quick steps to sign-up for a Parent Portal Account?
  1. Go to:   WWW.NCASD.COM
  2. Click on:  Sapphire Community Portal (left side of screen in red box)
  3. Click on:  Community Portal (middle of screen in the green box)
  4. Click on:  Create a Web Portal Account (it is a blue sentence on the screen)
  5. Fill out Application & Submit
3.  What Happens Once I complete the Application?
The application will be sent to our office and we will approve it. Once the application is approved you will be emailed a PIN from Sapphire. (Check your spam if you do not see it in your inbox)

4. What if I apply multiple times for an account?
Multiple accounts in the same person's name/email will be declined. To avoid duplicating accounts, we will re-email you the PIN to the existing approved account.

5.  What if my 6th Grade student is not visible on my parent portal but once was?
Contact the office, we can assist with this

6.  Any other Sapphire Questions?
CONTACT THE 6TH GRADE OFFICE

6th Grade Monthly Newsletter 2020-2021


Welcome to 2020-2021 ... Meet The 6th Grade Team



Thank You to the Ronald J. Alexander Memorial Trust Fund

Thank You to the Ronald J. Alexander Memorial Trust Fund for providing every 6th Grade student with a package of school supplies for students to complete projects and assignments during virtual learning. You have put many smiles on our students' faces and our teachers are excited to plan fun projects for our students while they are learning from home. 

Welcome Back 2020-2021 Mailing

6th Grade Parent / Guardians:
Please check your mailboxes for information regarding 6th Grade back to school and virtual learning. The following were included in your mailing:
  1. Welcome Letter with information about Virtual Learning
  2. Virtual Bell Schedule
  3. Student Schedule
  4. Teacher Names & Contact Information
  5. Agreement for use of Equipment Waiver (to complete if you are picking up a device)
  6. School Calendar 20-21
Important Dates To Remember:
AUGUST 25, 2020:  
*Device & Materials Pickup.  9:00AM-2:00PM. Hurricane Drive.
*If you do not need a device, please still come. We prepared a bag of school supplies for all 6th grade students to use for assignments and projects during virtual learning. 
*Please identify if your child is in Mrs. Reider's or Mr. Cubellis' homerooms; your child will receive additional ELA materials along with the school supply bag. 
*If you do need a device, fill out the waiver mailed to you in your welcome packet and bring it to distribution day.
AUGUST 26, 2020:
*Accelerated Virtual Meet & Greet with Mrs. Reider & Mr. Cubellis (letter previously mailed home to students in these classes)
AUGUST 31, 2020:
*First Day of School For Students

6th Grade Device & Materials Distribution - DATE CHANGE

DATE CHANGE ...
6th Grade Device & Materials Distribution has been rescheduled to TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.  
The distribution will be at the Junior/Senior High School on Hurricane Drive. 

If you do not need a device, please still come to distribution, as all 6th Grade students will receive a bag of school supplies to complete projects and assignments during virtual learning.  Please identify if your child is in Mrs. Reider's or Mr. Cubellis' homerooms; your child will receive additional ELA materials along with the school supply bag.

Thank you!
Look What's Happening in Gr. 6!
Upcoming Events
6th Grade Schedules 2020-2021
F2F & Virtual Learning Model
Date in Use:  April 6, 2021 - Present
Click HERE to view the bell schedules for the 6th Grade F2F & Virtual Learning Model
Click HERE to view student schedule of classes by Homeroom (click & scroll to find your HR # to see your daily schedule)

HYBRID-VIRTUAL LEARNING MODEL 
Dates in Use:  Feb 8, 2021 -Mar 31, 2021
Click HERE to view the bell schedules for the 6th Grade Hybrid-Virtual Learning Model
Click HERE to view student schedule of classes by Homeroom (click & scroll to find your HR # to see your daily schedule)

VIRTUAL LEARNING MODEL
Dates in Use:  Aug 31, 2020-Feb 5. 2021
Click HERE to view the bell schedules for the 6th Grade Virtual Learning Model
Sapphire Calls/Emails Gr.6 from Dr. Marino
Please click date(s) below for recent Sapphire Parent Calls/Emails. If you did not receive the call/email, check your contact information on your Sapphire Parent Portal or call the 6th Grade Office.

June 15, 2021-P.L.A.Y. Running Club, Summer Camp, Yr.Book, Devices
May 28, 2021-Summer Camp
May 27, 2021-Yearbooks 
May 19, 2021-Accelerated Placement Testing
Apr 13, 2021-PSSA Test Reminder
Mar 15, 2021-Jr.Dance Line Registration
Mar 11, 2021-Girls Basketball
Mar 4, 2021-Yearbk&Virtual Open House
Feb 25, 2021-Pictures&Group Change
Feb 8, 2021-Hybrid&Virtual 1st Day
Feb 4, 2021-Hybrid&Virtual Remind
Jan 22, 2021-Hybrid&Virtual Info


 
New Castle Area School District
420 Fern Street
New Castle, PA 16101

Phone: 724-656-4756 | Fax: 724-656-4767
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