August 31, 2010

The students are adjusting well to the rotations. Transitions went smoothly again today.

Homework

Planner signed - due 9/1
Small picture for writing portfolio - Due: 9/1

Math assignment Pg 511-512, # 1-18 - Due 9/1

Reading: "Hatchet" BP 26. Vocabulary due 9/1
Passed out September Independent Reading Calendar with Mystery Book Report both due October 1st. Books must be 150-200 pages.

Social Studies: Today we made symmetrical African masks. We sure have some creative students! Tonight students are ordering supplies to get ready for our race around the world. They'll work with their team (CARAVAN) to collect as much gold as they can from the major cities of the world. Pirates, natural disasters, piranhas, mountains, and cannibals are just some of the obstacles that the travelers may face. Good Luck!

After school science: We are starting a new after school science program this year called Lab Rats. The first class is called "Snot in a Box". Look for more details next week.

August 30, 2010

Overall, the first day of regular class rotations went off without a hitch!

Homework

Planner signed - due 8/31

In social studies, students began to learn the countries of Africa. They should be working on a map and studying the countries a few minutes each night.
Reading: "Hatchet" is the story this week. Spelling Pretest/ABC Order due 8/31. Read 30 minutes, mark calendar.

August 27, 2010

This group of sixth graders are wonderful singers! We had a lot of fun in music today.

Homework

RC signed - due 8/30
Small rock for art - due 8/30
Read 30 minutes, mark calendar.

August 26, 2010

Today went well. Students seem very excited about rotating through the different subjects.

Homework
Notes to have signed: pink rules, white disclosure, blue school rules, blue health card, green science note - all due 8/30
Youngest/Only: yellow card - due 8/30
Toilet paper roll and small item for time capsule - due 9/3
Read 30 minutes, mark calendar.