Mrs. Miller

Welcome, Coyotes!

I am so excited to be teaching 6th grade again this year at DCIS! I am sure it will be an amazing year!

Connect with me:

lisa_miller@etiwanda.org

Upcoming Events

August 2, 2024 Back to School Night 5:00pm - 7:15pm

August 5, 2024 First Day of School - Min. Day Dismissal 1:00pm

Sept. 2, 2024 Labor Day -No School

September 9, 2024: Non-Student Attendance Day

September 12, 2024: Make up Picture Day.

September 16, 2024: Minimum Day

September 20, 2024: Progress Reports in Aeries

September 23-27: Parent Conference Week; Minimum Day Schedule all week

Homework Links

Homeroom Google Classroom
Switch Google Classroom

Helpful Links and FAQ

Helpful Links and FAQ

Absences

If reported early enough, absent work can be placed in the front office for pick up. 

If you are absent, please check Google classroom and check here for information.

Students are responsible for making up their absent work. If you are absent for a quiz or test, students will need to schedule a time before or after school to make it up.

Connect ED

Having a difficult time getting into ConnectEd? You're not the only one. Here's the fix:

Log into Google through Chrome only​ (fully log in using your username and password from class)

Go here: https://apps.google.com/user/hub

At the bottom, you'll find a link entitled: ConnectEd

You should now have access.

Link for more help with using online platforms at home

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aIw7uqB3RY_1PBhcsa1r9gwdiEz_PGXXMNVEvcM26AI/edit#slide=id.g172a6784314_0_0

Back to School Night 2024

What is PACK/ Universal Access?

The UA period adds an extended instructional period to the school day by where students are grouped based on standardized data, district assessments, common formative assessments, and classroom performance. All students are grouped by academic target areas for UA classes. UA classes are designed to meet the unique academic needs of students by offering multiple levels of differentiated flexible classes. UA class changes may occur throughout the year as student levels of performance are realigned with the UA class that provides the best support. 

What we teach in our ELA PACK course:

  • Reinforcement Activities/Assignments of Grade Level Standards

  • Writing Techniques & Mechanics

  • Vocabulary 

  • Study & Skills for 8th Grade Greek/Latin Roots Program

  • Listening & Speaking Activities including Skills/Techniques

  • Grammar Review

  • Scholastic SCOPE

  • Critical Thinking

  • Organizational Skills

  • Group Discussions, Extensions, & Kagan Activities

  • Independent Reading (SSR) 

  • DCIS Library Visits 

  • Team Building

Multilingual Learners, newcomers, and students who are developing their English Language skills will be in a PACK at their level