We want to wish everyone a happy holiday! Relax and enjoy the time with your family.
Important!
The RC card needs to be signed and brought back Jan. 3.
Read 30 minutes each day and record your reading minutes.
Remember to save a shoe box, 2 liter bottles, a cereal box, and the Box Tops for Education labels.
Look for a plain colored (white) sheet and some type of belt.
Thank you for being such AWESOME students! We'll see you NEXT YEAR!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It's Greek To Me!
Our next social studies unit, beginning in January, will be about the ancient Greeks/Romans. Each student will need a "toga or tunic" to wear each day. Students should try to find a plain colored sheet (preferably white) with some type of belt to tie around the waist. (ribbon, rope, fabric belt, etc.) A student may also make an optional wreath of leaves to wear on his/her head. All costume items should be labeled clearly with the student's name and homebase color.
Students will need their outfit by January 10, 2011. They will receive participation points each day that they dress in their Greek attire. Those students who are unable to find a simple costume should talk with me as soon as possible.
We will be doing a project during the month of January. Each student will need a cereal box. Students DO NOT need to bring the box to school, but they should make sure that they have one to use for the project. Extra cereal boxes are appreciated and can be brought to school for those students who are unable to find one.
Students can look forward to studying mythology, fables, an Olympic competition, debates, astronomy, higher mathematics, the continuing study of sound/music, art, and a competition that will use their knowledge of Greek/Roman architecture. They will also read many plays and possibly earn the honor of being named a Thespian. Students will receive their new Greek name when we return to school in January.
ARETE!!!!!!!
Handwriting Booklets: For those students who are working on their Fantastic Falcon Award, the handwriting booklets are due January 7, 2011. Students do not HAVE to do the booklet; there are other options to choose from. However, this is one of the easier options, and a good time to finish them is during the Christmas vacation. Students will only have from January 3-7, to finish them after the break. The books have instructions that need to be followed in order to pass. Also, the students' handwriting should improve towards the end of the booklet. In the past, we have had students try to do a "rush job" in order to get the booklet finished on time. The MOST important reason for doing the booklet is to improve handwriting. The SECOND MOST important reason is to do it for the Falcon Award. Once January 7, has passed, the booklets will not be accepted for the Falcon Award. All booklets will need to be passed off with Mrs. Packard.
Students will need their outfit by January 10, 2011. They will receive participation points each day that they dress in their Greek attire. Those students who are unable to find a simple costume should talk with me as soon as possible.
We will be doing a project during the month of January. Each student will need a cereal box. Students DO NOT need to bring the box to school, but they should make sure that they have one to use for the project. Extra cereal boxes are appreciated and can be brought to school for those students who are unable to find one.
Students can look forward to studying mythology, fables, an Olympic competition, debates, astronomy, higher mathematics, the continuing study of sound/music, art, and a competition that will use their knowledge of Greek/Roman architecture. They will also read many plays and possibly earn the honor of being named a Thespian. Students will receive their new Greek name when we return to school in January.
ARETE!!!!!!!
Handwriting Booklets: For those students who are working on their Fantastic Falcon Award, the handwriting booklets are due January 7, 2011. Students do not HAVE to do the booklet; there are other options to choose from. However, this is one of the easier options, and a good time to finish them is during the Christmas vacation. Students will only have from January 3-7, to finish them after the break. The books have instructions that need to be followed in order to pass. Also, the students' handwriting should improve towards the end of the booklet. In the past, we have had students try to do a "rush job" in order to get the booklet finished on time. The MOST important reason for doing the booklet is to improve handwriting. The SECOND MOST important reason is to do it for the Falcon Award. Once January 7, has passed, the booklets will not be accepted for the Falcon Award. All booklets will need to be passed off with Mrs. Packard.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Handwriting Booklets: For those students who are working on their Fantastic Falcon Award, the handwriting booklets are due January 7, 2011. Students do not HAVE to do the booklet; there are other options to choose from. However, this is one of the easier options, and a good time to finish them is during the Christmas vacation. Students will only have from January 3-7, to finish them after the break. The books have instructions that need to be followed in order to pass. Also, the students' handwriting should improve towards the end of the booklet. In the past, we have had students try to do a "rush job" in order to get the booklet finished on time. The MOST important reason for doing the booklet is to improve handwriting. The SECOND MOST important reason is to do it for the Falcon Award. Once January 7, has passed, the booklets will not be accepted for the Falcon Award. All booklets will need to be passed off with Mrs. Packard.
Homework:
Math- The Snowman Construction Company worksheet. Please follow all directions.
Planner signed: 12/21
Read 30 minutes
Science - all Light make-up and redo work due 12/21, no exceptions!
Language Arts: No assignment.
Reading: Comp WS 142+143, "Broadly speaking...", due 12/21. Book reports and calendars due January 3rd.
Soc. Studies: No assignment. Congratulations to all of those students who studied and did their best on the Asian countries test. There were about 50 students who earned an 'A' but there were many more students who studied and earned a higher score than on the quizzes. There were also 27 students who did some extra studying and earned their "Ancient Chinese Philosopher" sticker which will count towards earning a Falcon Award. Way to Go!
All Asia/China packets should be turned in no later than tomorrow. No exceptions!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Handwriting Booklets: For those students who are working on their Fantastic Falcon Award, the handwriting booklets are due January 7, 2011. Students do not HAVE to do the booklet; there are other options to choose from. However, this is one of the easier options, and a good time to finish them is during the Christmas vacation. Students will only have from January 3-7, to finish them after the break. The books have instructions that need to be followed in order to pass. Also, the students' handwriting should improve towards the end of the booklet. In the past, we have had students try to do a "rush job" in order to get the booklet finished on time. The MOST important reason for doing the booklet is to improve handwriting. The SECOND MOST important reason is to do it for the Falcon Award. Once January 7, has passed, the booklets will not be accepted for the Falcon Award. All booklets will need to be passed off with Mrs. Packard.
HOMEWORK:
Planner signed: 12/20
RC signed and returned: 12/20
Read 30 minutes. ***Weekends are a good time to get caught up if you are behind in your reading minutes. Also, since it is the holiday season, we hope you'll take some time to read some of the many wonderful Christmas stories that are available.
Language Arts: "Grammar Cop: Their, There, and They're" Wkst. due: 12/20. (Most students finished this in class, but if you didn't, be sure to have it ready on Monday.)
Christmas Story Oral Presentations: We still have a few students who need to give their presentations to their classes on Monday, and then we should be finished. Overall, the students have done very well. However, many of our students still are reading/speaking TOO FAST when they are presenting publicly. We will continue to practice this skill throughout the year. As I always say (before each student gets ready to speak), "Remember to speak LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR." :)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Homework
Planner signed due 12/17
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: pg. 37 in your packet due next week/ Read pgs. 150-155 Study for your TEST! Make sure that all of your assigned papers are finished in your packet by Monday. Keep checking the blog every night-- more Christmas presents to come. :)
Language Arts: Wkst. "Grammar Cop: There, They're, Their" due Monday, 12/20.
Planner signed due 12/17
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: pg. 37 in your packet due next week/ Read pgs. 150-155 Study for your TEST! Make sure that all of your assigned papers are finished in your packet by Monday. Keep checking the blog every night-- more Christmas presents to come. :)
Language Arts: Wkst. "Grammar Cop: There, They're, Their" due Monday, 12/20.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Dec. 15, 2010
Congratulations to our sixth grade students who performed today in the orchestra assembly. You did an AWESOME job!
Homework:
Planner signed due 12/16
Read 30 minutes
Math: decimal and percent work sheet and Goodbye Party fun problem solving sheet.
Soc. Studies: due next week pg. 40 in the Asia packet
Language Arts:Wkst: "Grammar Cop: Homophones" due 12/16. We should be able to finish our Christmas Story Oral presentations on Thursday, December 16.
Homework:
Planner signed due 12/16
Read 30 minutes
Math: decimal and percent work sheet and Goodbye Party fun problem solving sheet.
Soc. Studies: due next week pg. 40 in the Asia packet
Language Arts:Wkst: "Grammar Cop: Homophones" due 12/16. We should be able to finish our Christmas Story Oral presentations on Thursday, December 16.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Santa's List: Colored pencils
Students remember to add colored pencils to your Santa lists. We will use colored pencils a lot this year!
Planner signed due 12/15
Read 30 minutes
Homework:
Math: Cumulative Review worksheet #29- 45 and Pg 572 # 1-12
Social Studies: Pages 30 and 78 in your Asia/China packet will be due next week. Study for Quiz #3!
Ancient Chinese Philosopher Test for Falcon Award: Study the following questions: 1-10; 17, 19&20; 28;31; 34 &35; 43&44; 48;51; 57-59.
Science - any make-up or redo work for Light must be turned in by 12/21. If students choose to redo work, they must correct their answers on a separate piece of paper and staple that paper to the original, and then turn both of them in. Only the matching and short answer portions of the Light Test can be redone.
Reading: Comprehension test tomorrow. Please remember book reports/reading calendars are due January 3, 2011. Keep track of reading during the winter recess.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #1-10 due 12/15. REMEMBER... spelling errors deduct 5 points each!!! Always check your spellings; don't try to guess them right!!!
Planner signed due 12/15
Read 30 minutes
Homework:
Math: Cumulative Review worksheet #29- 45 and Pg 572 # 1-12
Social Studies: Pages 30 and 78 in your Asia/China packet will be due next week. Study for Quiz #3!
Ancient Chinese Philosopher Test for Falcon Award: Study the following questions: 1-10; 17, 19&20; 28;31; 34 &35; 43&44; 48;51; 57-59.
Science - any make-up or redo work for Light must be turned in by 12/21. If students choose to redo work, they must correct their answers on a separate piece of paper and staple that paper to the original, and then turn both of them in. Only the matching and short answer portions of the Light Test can be redone.
Reading: Comprehension test tomorrow. Please remember book reports/reading calendars are due January 3, 2011. Keep track of reading during the winter recess.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #1-10 due 12/15. REMEMBER... spelling errors deduct 5 points each!!! Always check your spellings; don't try to guess them right!!!
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