Homework
Math Pg 284 # 7-37 fractions + using fraction circles in class to create a whole.
Planner signed due: 10/1
Read 30 minutes (Remember to read 150 minutes per week or more.)
Soc. Studies: There was an assignment today- Mesopotamia. It is due Monday but students will have some work time to finish it since the magazines cannot be taken home. Most students are working on the "Early History" assignment. Due to the lack of following instructions (writing complete sentences), students are re-doing their work tonight.
Reading: Comp WS 54+55, along with reading "True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" (BP 97) due by Monday, 10/4.
Next month's "category" for reading is a book with 150-200+ pages with a food name in the title. Book report requirements will be given later.
Language Arts: Memorize the first 31 prepositions on your list. Quiz: 10/4
Grammar worksheet "Simple Subjects" due: 10/4
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
September 29, 2010
Homework:
Planner Signed 9/30
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: Memorize the first 31 prepositions. Quiz: 10/4.
FYI: In class, we are focusing on sentence structure. Students are learning to recognize complete and incomplete sentences. They are also working on identifying complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, prepositions, and prepositional phrases. A solid understanding of sentences leads to writing better paragraphs, which will then lead to writing better essays and reports.
Reading: Signed Progress Reports with any missing assignments stapled to it will be due tomorrow, Thursday. Students were instructed on ways to improve their comprehension scores on assessments. Many students and parents had questions as to why their grade is "low". First of all, there are only 5 or 6 questions, so missing two pulls the grade down. I encouraged students to pay careful attention to sentences, spelling, and rereading questions for the written answers. Multiple choice questions need to be thoroughly read at least 2 times, crossing out impossible answers. Last, make sure all questions have been answered, not left blank or unanswered.
Vocab WS 53+62, Spelling WS 59+60 due 9/30.
Planner Signed 9/30
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: Memorize the first 31 prepositions. Quiz: 10/4.
FYI: In class, we are focusing on sentence structure. Students are learning to recognize complete and incomplete sentences. They are also working on identifying complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, prepositions, and prepositional phrases. A solid understanding of sentences leads to writing better paragraphs, which will then lead to writing better essays and reports.
Reading: Signed Progress Reports with any missing assignments stapled to it will be due tomorrow, Thursday. Students were instructed on ways to improve their comprehension scores on assessments. Many students and parents had questions as to why their grade is "low". First of all, there are only 5 or 6 questions, so missing two pulls the grade down. I encouraged students to pay careful attention to sentences, spelling, and rereading questions for the written answers. Multiple choice questions need to be thoroughly read at least 2 times, crossing out impossible answers. Last, make sure all questions have been answered, not left blank or unanswered.
Vocab WS 53+62, Spelling WS 59+60 due 9/30.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
HOMEWORK
Signed planner due 9/29
Read 30 minutes daily
Reading: "Climb or Die" Comprehension Assessment 9/29. Finish WS 43 and EC 46 due 9/29.
"Charlotte Doyle" spelling and vocabulary test Monday 10/4. Spelling words: bloom, stout, droop, crouch, annoy, vault, squawk, avoid, sought, naughty, mound, groove, foul, hoist, gloom, trout, noun, roost, clause, appoint, bountiful, adjoin, nauseous, turquoise, and heirloom. Vocabulary words: ascent, entangled, seasoned, endeavored, rigging, ratlines, and treacherous.
Language Arts: Memorize prepositions to "near" on your list. Quiz: 10/4
Signed planner due 9/29
Read 30 minutes daily
Reading: "Climb or Die" Comprehension Assessment 9/29. Finish WS 43 and EC 46 due 9/29.
"Charlotte Doyle" spelling and vocabulary test Monday 10/4. Spelling words: bloom, stout, droop, crouch, annoy, vault, squawk, avoid, sought, naughty, mound, groove, foul, hoist, gloom, trout, noun, roost, clause, appoint, bountiful, adjoin, nauseous, turquoise, and heirloom. Vocabulary words: ascent, entangled, seasoned, endeavored, rigging, ratlines, and treacherous.
Language Arts: Memorize prepositions to "near" on your list. Quiz: 10/4
Monday, September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
Homework
Math- Unit 1 test tomorrow. All late work for this unit will need to turned in ASAP
Science - vocabulary, if not finished in class - due 9/28
Write the word, definition, and example
Example - energy: a source of usable power/battery
Words: energy, conduction, conductor, insulator, convection, radiation
If you have a calculator, please bring it for our experiment on 9/28.
Social Studies: African Precipitation crossword puzzle due 9/28, Early History answers due Wednesday. Tomorrow will be a work day.
Math- Unit 1 test tomorrow. All late work for this unit will need to turned in ASAP
Science - vocabulary, if not finished in class - due 9/28
Write the word, definition, and example
Example - energy: a source of usable power/battery
Words: energy, conduction, conductor, insulator, convection, radiation
If you have a calculator, please bring it for our experiment on 9/28.
Social Studies: African Precipitation crossword puzzle due 9/28, Early History answers due Wednesday. Tomorrow will be a work day.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
HOMEWORK
Math Pg 156 # 1-31 -6&7 plus the five problems from the board.
This is a review for the test next Tues. If you have questions email
Mrs. Bailey
Planner signed 9/24
Read 30 minutes
Reading: Comp WS 39+40 due 9/27. I'm sending progress reports home, which need to be signed and returned by Thursday, September 30. Any missing work must be corrected and attached to the report. INDEPENDENT READING CALENDARS AND MYSTERY BOOK REPORTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST.
Soc. Studies: Final Draft of African Folktale due Monday, Sept.27. It should be written in cursive, one side only, on white final draft paper. Students may make a title page with a colored illustration for their story for a little extra credit.
YEA!!!!
Sixth graders should be extremely proud of themselves today for scoring so well on the African countries test. Over half of the students earned an 87% or higher and many more students scored above 77%! Way to go!
Math Pg 156 # 1-31 -6&7 plus the five problems from the board.
This is a review for the test next Tues. If you have questions email
Mrs. Bailey
Planner signed 9/24
Read 30 minutes
Reading: Comp WS 39+40 due 9/27. I'm sending progress reports home, which need to be signed and returned by Thursday, September 30. Any missing work must be corrected and attached to the report. INDEPENDENT READING CALENDARS AND MYSTERY BOOK REPORTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST.
Soc. Studies: Final Draft of African Folktale due Monday, Sept.27. It should be written in cursive, one side only, on white final draft paper. Students may make a title page with a colored illustration for their story for a little extra credit.
YEA!!!!
Sixth graders should be extremely proud of themselves today for scoring so well on the African countries test. Over half of the students earned an 87% or higher and many more students scored above 77%! Way to go!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September 22, 2010
Homework
Math- prime factoring and making arrays. 5 problems for homework if not completed in class.
Find the prime factors
1- 56
2- 625
3- 1001
4- The prime factorization of a number is
2^2 x 3^3 x 5^5 What is the number?
5- Is 1 a prime or composite number?
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Reading: Study for spelling test tomorrow.
Math- prime factoring and making arrays. 5 problems for homework if not completed in class.
Find the prime factors
1- 56
2- 625
3- 1001
4- The prime factorization of a number is
2^2 x 3^3 x 5^5 What is the number?
5- Is 1 a prime or composite number?
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Reading: Study for spelling test tomorrow.
New Superintendent Input Meetings
Parents,
Superintendent Barry Newbold is retiring the end of December. The School Board is hosting public meetings to obtain input about the qualifications, characteristics, and focus a new superintendent should have. If you would like your opinions considered, please go to one of the following meetings:
Wednesday, September 22, 7 p.m. at Elk Ridge Middle
Thursday, September 23, 7 p.m. at Fort Herriman Middle
Tuesday, October 5, 7 p.m. at Oquirrh Hills Middle
Wednesday, October 6, 7 p.m. at Joel P. Jensen Middle
Thursday, October 7, 7 p.m. at West Hills Middle
You can also complete an online survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Superintendent_Selection_Survey
Superintendent Barry Newbold is retiring the end of December. The School Board is hosting public meetings to obtain input about the qualifications, characteristics, and focus a new superintendent should have. If you would like your opinions considered, please go to one of the following meetings:
Wednesday, September 22, 7 p.m. at Elk Ridge Middle
Thursday, September 23, 7 p.m. at Fort Herriman Middle
Tuesday, October 5, 7 p.m. at Oquirrh Hills Middle
Wednesday, October 6, 7 p.m. at Joel P. Jensen Middle
Thursday, October 7, 7 p.m. at West Hills Middle
You can also complete an online survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Superintendent_Selection_Survey
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
HOMEWORK
Planner signed 9/22.
Read 30 minutes.
Reading: Comprehension questions on BP 88, 1-7. Students must answer with a complete sentence, incorporating the question in the answer. Spelling WS 44+45 due 9/22.
Planner signed 9/22.
Read 30 minutes.
Reading: Comprehension questions on BP 88, 1-7. Students must answer with a complete sentence, incorporating the question in the answer. Spelling WS 44+45 due 9/22.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20
We are encouraging all students to make sure that they are caught up in all assignments as soon as possible. Progress reports will be coming home soon.
Homework
Math - Placing fractions, decimals and mixed numbers on a number line-
This should have been completed in class today
Social Studies: Africa activities 67-70 due Wednesday, African countries TEST Thursday,
Re-do "Map Skills" (Many students need to rewrite their answers so that they have complete sentences.) Due tomorrow Sept. 21
Reading: Read 30 minutes. "Climb or Die" spelling ABC Order/Vocab Definitions due 9/21.
Spelling Words: cycle, sweat, rhythm, rely, pleasant, routine, cleanse, shove, reply, meant, sponge, apply, threat, myth, deny, leather, rhyme, thread, meadow, ravine, endeavor, oxygen, nylon, realm, and trampoline.
Vocabulary Words: carabiners, pitons, foothold, desperate, improvising, belay, ice ax, overcome, functioned, and fatigue.
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday. Spelling/Comprehension/Vocab Assessments Thursday.
Homework
Math - Placing fractions, decimals and mixed numbers on a number line-
This should have been completed in class today
Social Studies: Africa activities 67-70 due Wednesday, African countries TEST Thursday,
Re-do "Map Skills" (Many students need to rewrite their answers so that they have complete sentences.) Due tomorrow Sept. 21
Reading: Read 30 minutes. "Climb or Die" spelling ABC Order/Vocab Definitions due 9/21.
Spelling Words: cycle, sweat, rhythm, rely, pleasant, routine, cleanse, shove, reply, meant, sponge, apply, threat, myth, deny, leather, rhyme, thread, meadow, ravine, endeavor, oxygen, nylon, realm, and trampoline.
Vocabulary Words: carabiners, pitons, foothold, desperate, improvising, belay, ice ax, overcome, functioned, and fatigue.
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday. Spelling/Comprehension/Vocab Assessments Thursday.
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 17. 2010
Homework:
Math Pg 464 #9-69 odds Integers
RC card signed and returned
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Language Arts: Memorize the first 21 prepositions. Quiz: Monday 9/20
Soc. Studies: The next group of countries to really study are the following: Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Angola, and Namibia. There will NOT be a quiz for these countries. The African Countries TEST will be September 23. The test will be to identify 30 African countries.(Multiple Choice and Identifying) However if you memorize all 53, it will count towards your Falcon Award and give you some extra credit for social studies. Good Luck!
Math Pg 464 #9-69 odds Integers
RC card signed and returned
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Language Arts: Memorize the first 21 prepositions. Quiz: Monday 9/20
Soc. Studies: The next group of countries to really study are the following: Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Angola, and Namibia. There will NOT be a quiz for these countries. The African Countries TEST will be September 23. The test will be to identify 30 African countries.(Multiple Choice and Identifying) However if you memorize all 53, it will count towards your Falcon Award and give you some extra credit for social studies. Good Luck!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
HELP!!!!
I need some help tracing and cutting out 140 near life-size Egyptian coffins so that they'll be ready for our study of Egypt in a couple of weeks. If you could help, please let me know. I have a pattern. Once you have a pattern, it can be worked on at home. The school will provide the paper.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Miss King
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Miss King
Extra Credit for Social Studies
Here is a chance to improve your social studies grade.
When your salt-dough map is dry, paint your map and show me your completed project sometime before Sept. 30. Water colors work great but be careful not to use too much water.
Sahara Desert and other desert regions= yellow
Rain forest= dark green
Grasslands/Savannah= yellow/green or yellow/orange
Mountains= brown
Rivers/Lakes= blue
Make small paper labels and label (print)the following: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, Nile River, Lake Chad, Niger River, Lake Victoria, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kalahari Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Mozambique Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Guinea.
Design a title "AFRICA" for the top of your map.
Extra credit is ONLY offered to those students who are prepared with all of their work!
I'm looking for a quality project. I will not accept sloppy work. Proof your labels for spelling mistakes and capitals before gluing them on your map.
Ms.King
When your salt-dough map is dry, paint your map and show me your completed project sometime before Sept. 30. Water colors work great but be careful not to use too much water.
Sahara Desert and other desert regions= yellow
Rain forest= dark green
Grasslands/Savannah= yellow/green or yellow/orange
Mountains= brown
Rivers/Lakes= blue
Make small paper labels and label (print)the following: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, Nile River, Lake Chad, Niger River, Lake Victoria, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kalahari Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Mozambique Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Guinea.
Design a title "AFRICA" for the top of your map.
Extra credit is ONLY offered to those students who are prepared with all of their work!
I'm looking for a quality project. I will not accept sloppy work. Proof your labels for spelling mistakes and capitals before gluing them on your map.
Ms.King
September 16, 2010
Homework
Social Studies: Africa Activities 63-66 due Mon.
Reading:Spelling and reading assessments today. Spelling will be returned tomorrow. Students must write missed words 7 times and show a parent. Read "Climb or Die", BP 72, by Monday, 9/20.
Language Arts: Memorize the first 21 prepositions. Quiz on Monday 9/20.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010
The bike rally has been changed to Monday during lunch as the SJ Police Dept. had a conflict with Friday. We will still be decorating bike helmets on Friday, so bring yours to participate.
Homework:
Planner signed: 9/16
Read 30 minutes
Math Pg 304 # 10-50 Evens Comparing and ordering fraction/finding common denominators.
Soc. Studies: Study for the Geography Quiz and bring your play-dough tomorrow.
Language Arts: Writing Sentences Wkst. Due: 9/16 Grammar p. 53 #1-15 Due: 9/16 Memorize the first 21 prepositions. Quiz will be on Monday, 9/20.
Reading: Spelling and Comprehension Assessments, so study words. Vocabulary quiz WS 23+32 should have been turned into basket. Comp WS 26+27 due 9/16.
Homework:
Planner signed: 9/16
Read 30 minutes
Math Pg 304 # 10-50 Evens Comparing and ordering fraction/finding common denominators.
Soc. Studies: Study for the Geography Quiz and bring your play-dough tomorrow.
Language Arts: Writing Sentences Wkst. Due: 9/16 Grammar p. 53 #1-15 Due: 9/16 Memorize the first 21 prepositions. Quiz will be on Monday, 9/20.
Reading: Spelling and Comprehension Assessments, so study words. Vocabulary quiz WS 23+32 should have been turned into basket. Comp WS 26+27 due 9/16.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
The Happenings Coupon Books are due tomorrow, September 15. Please return the book if you choose not to buy or sell it.
Homework:
Math Pg 298 15-55 ODDS
Planner signed 9/15
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: AutoBio Poem Rough Draft Due: 9/15
Have the first 21 prepositions memorized by Monday, 9/20. (Don't forget the first 11 from last Monday, and learn the next 10.)
Grammar p. 4-5 #1-15 Due: 9/15
Soc. Studies: Finish "Africa activities 59-62" Study for the African countries quiz. Think about what to write for your African folk tale.
Reading: Comp. WS 24+25 and Spelling WS 31+28, 29+30 due 9/15. Study vocabulary for a quiz 9/15. Study spelling words for assessment on 9/16.
Homework:
Math Pg 298 15-55 ODDS
Planner signed 9/15
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: AutoBio Poem Rough Draft Due: 9/15
Have the first 21 prepositions memorized by Monday, 9/20. (Don't forget the first 11 from last Monday, and learn the next 10.)
Grammar p. 4-5 #1-15 Due: 9/15
Soc. Studies: Finish "Africa activities 59-62" Study for the African countries quiz. Think about what to write for your African folk tale.
Reading: Comp. WS 24+25 and Spelling WS 31+28, 29+30 due 9/15. Study vocabulary for a quiz 9/15. Study spelling words for assessment on 9/16.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Mighty Authors website registration info
Mightyauthors.com is a student-friendly website motivating mighty writing. Projects available: personalized books, calendars, posters, cards, scrapbooks, family histories, poetry, photography, and art books.
1. Go to the mightyauthors.com website (in links list)
2. Click Sign Up on the menu bar
3. Under Educational Account click Preregistered
4. In the box provided enter the following code 219-1-2042-ElkMeadows
5. Provide the information requested on the next screen
6. On the following page, create your unique username and password
If you have problems, let us know. This website is for your use and not required by the sixth grade.
Language Arts: AutoBio Poem Rough Draft: 9/15
Memorize the next 10 prepositions. Quiz on 9/20 (The quiz will review the first eleven "A" prepositions and all the "B" and "C" prepositions. See Mrs. Packard if you need another preposition list.)
1. Go to the mightyauthors.com website (in links list)
2. Click Sign Up on the menu bar
3. Under Educational Account click Preregistered
4. In the box provided enter the following code 219-1-2042-ElkMeadows
5. Provide the information requested on the next screen
6. On the following page, create your unique username and password
If you have problems, let us know. This website is for your use and not required by the sixth grade.
Language Arts: AutoBio Poem Rough Draft: 9/15
Memorize the next 10 prepositions. Quiz on 9/20 (The quiz will review the first eleven "A" prepositions and all the "B" and "C" prepositions. See Mrs. Packard if you need another preposition list.)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Homework
Math: Pg 288 # 16-70 evens
Reading: Silent read "Passage to Freedom" BP 50. Spelling ABC order/Vocabulary definitions due 9/14. “Passage to Freedom”
Vocabulary test will be Wednesday and Spelling test will be Thursday.
Vocabulary words: decision, diplomat, government, permission, refugees, superiors, and visas.
Spelling words: Long vowel sounds, theme, quote, gaze, pace, preach, strive, trait, mute, sleeve, roam, strain, fade, league, soak, grease, throne, fume, file, toast, brake, microphone, emphasize, refugee, pertain, and coax.
Social Studies: Geo. Vocab. due 9/14 Map Skills and World Overview due 9/14 On the bottom of the assignment, students need to write complete sentences in cursive in order to receive credit. Students will need some play-dough on Friday. Here's an easy recipe:
1 cup water
1 cup flour
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Cook on medium heat until mixture pulls away from the side of the pan. Dough should not be overly sticky.
Just a reminder- there is a Geography Test 9/16 and an African countries quiz 9/15. A progress note was given to students on Friday. This note should have been signed and returned today. If it is missing tomorrow, it will be a check on the RC card. Assignments are considered missing (0%) until they have been corrected and turned in to the tote tray for their class.
Planner signed - due 9/14
Green Ribbon Week Pledge signed
Math: Pg 288 # 16-70 evens
Reading: Silent read "Passage to Freedom" BP 50. Spelling ABC order/Vocabulary definitions due 9/14. “Passage to Freedom”
Vocabulary test will be Wednesday and Spelling test will be Thursday.
Vocabulary words: decision, diplomat, government, permission, refugees, superiors, and visas.
Spelling words: Long vowel sounds, theme, quote, gaze, pace, preach, strive, trait, mute, sleeve, roam, strain, fade, league, soak, grease, throne, fume, file, toast, brake, microphone, emphasize, refugee, pertain, and coax.
Social Studies: Geo. Vocab. due 9/14 Map Skills and World Overview due 9/14 On the bottom of the assignment, students need to write complete sentences in cursive in order to receive credit. Students will need some play-dough on Friday. Here's an easy recipe:
1 cup water
1 cup flour
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Cook on medium heat until mixture pulls away from the side of the pan. Dough should not be overly sticky.
Just a reminder- there is a Geography Test 9/16 and an African countries quiz 9/15. A progress note was given to students on Friday. This note should have been signed and returned today. If it is missing tomorrow, it will be a check on the RC card. Assignments are considered missing (0%) until they have been corrected and turned in to the tote tray for their class.
Planner signed - due 9/14
Green Ribbon Week Pledge signed
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 10, 2010
Great News!! Mr. Williamson from Space Camp called and scheduled our sixth grade classes to attend. Only two classes can go each day. The days we have scheduled are two classes on Monday, May 2, two classes on Monday, May 9, and one class on Thursday, May 12. We will be deciding which classes will attend on which day later in the year. Scheduling is the first hurdle overcome. Funding is another. If you would like to donate to this field trip, which costs $150 per class plus buses, you may do so at the office. Ask that the money be put in the Sixth Grade Field Trip account. There is a link to the website on this blog.
Homework
Responsibility Card signed - due 9/13
Planner signed - due 9/13
Language Arts: Memorize the first eleven prepositions. Due: 9/13
Next week is Green Ribbon Week, which is about student safety. Students will be given a green ribbon on Monday to wear all week. Students will also bring home a pledge for parents to sign. Other activities are as follows:
Monday: Wear Green Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Crazy Sock Day
Thursday: Pajama Day
Friday: Decorate Bike Helmet and Bike Rodeo during lunch recess
Kleenex: Some classes are doing very well in collecting Kleenex donations. Other classes are very low, or don't have any. Please. If you can donate a box of Kleenex, it will be greatly appreciated... especially from those students who get frequent sniffles and colds. Thanks again to those who have already donated.
Homework
Responsibility Card signed - due 9/13
Planner signed - due 9/13
Language Arts: Memorize the first eleven prepositions. Due: 9/13
Next week is Green Ribbon Week, which is about student safety. Students will be given a green ribbon on Monday to wear all week. Students will also bring home a pledge for parents to sign. Other activities are as follows:
Monday: Wear Green Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Crazy Sock Day
Thursday: Pajama Day
Friday: Decorate Bike Helmet and Bike Rodeo during lunch recess
Kleenex: Some classes are doing very well in collecting Kleenex donations. Other classes are very low, or don't have any. Please. If you can donate a box of Kleenex, it will be greatly appreciated... especially from those students who get frequent sniffles and colds. Thanks again to those who have already donated.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
After School Science Classes
Ms. King will be teaching a series of after school science classes throughout the year. The first class is called, "Snot in a Box". The following labs are included:
*Snot in the Box
*Paper Clip Polymers
*Guar Gum Goobers
*Coffee Cup Catastrophe
*Persnickety Ghost Poop
*Thyxophyllic Goo
*Polymerized Horse Hooves
*Paper Rubber Molecule
*Bouncy Balls
*Foam Gnomes
The class will be September 28 and 29 from 3:15 to 4:45 in Room 133. (Miss King's room)
The cost of the class is $45. Students can register for the class at the school office.
This class in an introduction to polymer chemistry. Students will receive 3 hours of hands-on instruction, their own kit, over 20 lab items to keep, a lab guide, and all of the goo, slime, etc. that we make during the class.
Come join the fun!
*Snot in the Box
*Paper Clip Polymers
*Guar Gum Goobers
*Coffee Cup Catastrophe
*Persnickety Ghost Poop
*Thyxophyllic Goo
*Polymerized Horse Hooves
*Paper Rubber Molecule
*Bouncy Balls
*Foam Gnomes
The class will be September 28 and 29 from 3:15 to 4:45 in Room 133. (Miss King's room)
The cost of the class is $45. Students can register for the class at the school office.
This class in an introduction to polymer chemistry. Students will receive 3 hours of hands-on instruction, their own kit, over 20 lab items to keep, a lab guide, and all of the goo, slime, etc. that we make during the class.
Come join the fun!
September 9, 2010
The PTA provided three inflatable bounce houses for the students' enjoyment today. Our sixth graders were able to spend 30 minutes having fun with their friends and classmates. Plus, it was great exercise!
Homework
Math Pg 154 #10-47 Due Monday Sept 13th
Planner signed every night
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Africa: Climate reading due Sept. 13; African Countries Quiz Wed. Sept. 15 (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana, Madagascar, Lesotho, Swaziland) Geography Test Thursday, Sept. 16.
Other: Students have a little bit of homework in social studies every night now. They should manage their time and make sure that they are spending time studying for the quizzes and tests.
Language Arts: Memorize the first eleven prepositions (all the "A" words). Quiz: 9/13
Homework
Math Pg 154 #10-47 Due Monday Sept 13th
Planner signed every night
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Africa: Climate reading due Sept. 13; African Countries Quiz Wed. Sept. 15 (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana, Madagascar, Lesotho, Swaziland) Geography Test Thursday, Sept. 16.
Other: Students have a little bit of homework in social studies every night now. They should manage their time and make sure that they are spending time studying for the quizzes and tests.
Language Arts: Memorize the first eleven prepositions (all the "A" words). Quiz: 9/13
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 8, 2010
We were disappointed that our Science Assembly was canceled this morning. Our presenter had an emergency. We are looking forward to rescheduling it in the near future.
We are still collecting Box Tops and Kleenex donations, and we are VERY appreciative of those who have already donated. Thank you very much!
Planner signed: 9/9
Read 30 minutes: 9/9
Language Arts: Memorize (in order) the first 11 prepositions by Monday, Sept. 13.(about, above, across, after, against, along, amid, among, around, at, atop.)
Reading: Comprehension WS 6+7 due first thing 9/9. Assessments tomorrow. "Hatchet" spelling words: depth, craft, plunge, wreck, sunk, film, wince, bomb, switch, length, prompt, pitch, else, cliff, pledge, scrub, brass, grill, stung, bulk, habitat, cobweb, tepid, magnetic, and deft. Vocabulary words: frustration, hatchet, kindling, quills, shelter, slithering, survival, and terrified.
We are still collecting Box Tops and Kleenex donations, and we are VERY appreciative of those who have already donated. Thank you very much!
Planner signed: 9/9
Read 30 minutes: 9/9
Language Arts: Memorize (in order) the first 11 prepositions by Monday, Sept. 13.(about, above, across, after, against, along, amid, among, around, at, atop.)
Reading: Comprehension WS 6+7 due first thing 9/9. Assessments tomorrow. "Hatchet" spelling words: depth, craft, plunge, wreck, sunk, film, wince, bomb, switch, length, prompt, pitch, else, cliff, pledge, scrub, brass, grill, stung, bulk, habitat, cobweb, tepid, magnetic, and deft. Vocabulary words: frustration, hatchet, kindling, quills, shelter, slithering, survival, and terrified.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7, 2010
We hope you all had a nice Labor Day weekend.
Today our sixth grade attended two short assemblies. One was about the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect... in spite of our many differences. The other assembly was a fundraiser "kick off" for the Happenings Coupon Books.
Math Pg 102 # 8-44
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Language Arts: No homework assignment given. Handwriting booklets were introduced. They are easy to do, but will take a long time if they are done correctly (which is okay because we have all year to work on them). If the booklet is completed correctly, this will qualify for one of the Fantastic Falcon Requirements.
Reading: Spelling WS 8+11 and 9+10 due 9/8. Assessments on 9/9.
Today our sixth grade attended two short assemblies. One was about the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect... in spite of our many differences. The other assembly was a fundraiser "kick off" for the Happenings Coupon Books.
Math Pg 102 # 8-44
Planner signed
Read 30 min.
Language Arts: No homework assignment given. Handwriting booklets were introduced. They are easy to do, but will take a long time if they are done correctly (which is okay because we have all year to work on them). If the booklet is completed correctly, this will qualify for one of the Fantastic Falcon Requirements.
Reading: Spelling WS 8+11 and 9+10 due 9/8. Assessments on 9/9.
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 3, 2010
Everyone had a great time at our Fun Friday activity. Congratulations to the Purple group!
Homework
RC Card signed and returned
Planner signed due 9/7
Read 30 minutes each day, mark calendar.
Have a super weekend!
Homework
RC Card signed and returned
Planner signed due 9/7
Read 30 minutes each day, mark calendar.
Have a super weekend!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010
Today was the band and orchestra assembly. Research has proven that students who study music do better academically in school. We encourage all students to take music lessons.
Homework
Math Pg 75-76 # 1-59 odds Due 9/7
Planner signed due 9/3
Soc. Studies: African map due Tuesday 9/7. Quiz on Tuesday 9/7. Countries that students need to know: Morroco, Mauritania, Mali, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, Gabon, Chad, Sudan, CAR, DRC, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Language Arts: Collected "I'm A Sharp Student," Handwriting Worksheet, and Daily Language Practice Sentences. Practiced "Buddy Spelling." (This is a list of the 1000 most used words in writing.) We are working on an AutoBio Poem, however no due date has been set. No assignment given over the Labor Day Weekend.
Reading: Read 30 minutes, mark calendar. Vocabulary WS 3+12 due 9/7. Most students turned this in, so no homework over the weekend except the 30 minutes of reading each day.
Homework
Math Pg 75-76 # 1-59 odds Due 9/7
Planner signed due 9/3
Soc. Studies: African map due Tuesday 9/7. Quiz on Tuesday 9/7. Countries that students need to know: Morroco, Mauritania, Mali, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, Gabon, Chad, Sudan, CAR, DRC, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Language Arts: Collected "I'm A Sharp Student," Handwriting Worksheet, and Daily Language Practice Sentences. Practiced "Buddy Spelling." (This is a list of the 1000 most used words in writing.) We are working on an AutoBio Poem, however no due date has been set. No assignment given over the Labor Day Weekend.
Reading: Read 30 minutes, mark calendar. Vocabulary WS 3+12 due 9/7. Most students turned this in, so no homework over the weekend except the 30 minutes of reading each day.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 1, 2010
We enjoyed meeting and talking with parents. Please become a sixth grade follower.
Homework
Planner signed due 9/2
Soc. Studies: Color the African map and study the countries.
Math Pg 67-68 #2-16 evens and Pg 71 #2-32 evens
Language Arts: "I'm One Sharp Student": due 9/2
Handwriting Worksheet: due 9/2
Reading: "Hatchet" Comprehension WS 4+5 due 9/2.
No spelling test yet, next Thursday. Read 30 minutes, mark calendar.
Other:
Today Mrs. Quistberg was a guest teacher for social studies. She taught students the importance of text features. Parents ask your student about "Beelzebufo". Students should be able to name over 10 text features that help readers to understand non-fiction text.
Homework
Planner signed due 9/2
Soc. Studies: Color the African map and study the countries.
Math Pg 67-68 #2-16 evens and Pg 71 #2-32 evens
Language Arts: "I'm One Sharp Student": due 9/2
Handwriting Worksheet: due 9/2
Reading: "Hatchet" Comprehension WS 4+5 due 9/2.
No spelling test yet, next Thursday. Read 30 minutes, mark calendar.
Other:
Today Mrs. Quistberg was a guest teacher for social studies. She taught students the importance of text features. Parents ask your student about "Beelzebufo". Students should be able to name over 10 text features that help readers to understand non-fiction text.
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