Homework:
RC card signed due Monday, Jan. 24
Planner signed due Monday, Jan. 24
Soc. Studies: Students should be studying their study guide 2-5 minutes each night. Sometime SOON, there will be quiz without a warning. Greek Gifts due Monday. Goal sheet week 1 due Monday.
The last day to make up quizzes and assignments from Jan. 3-21 was today. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of students took the initiative to talk to me to make sure that they were caught up in social studies. :(
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #8-10 Due: 1/24. Ancient Greece Video Notes (with the rough draft notes you took during the video and stapled on the back) Due: 1/24. Progress Reports signed Due: 1/24.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Greek Temple Competition
Today the sixth grade students competed to build the most beautiful Greek temple. The temples will be judged on beauty, symmetry, proportion, clarity, elegance, resemblance to the blueprint, and constructing the temple within the time limit. The students did a GREAT job! They worked together, shared ideas and supplies, and cleaned up quickly and quietly. ARETE!
Homework:
Planner signed due 1-21
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Greek Gifts due Monday, Jan. 24 Students are working on a goal to improve academically in school. Their first line of evidence is due Monday. They must "prove" that they're making progress. The planner, RC card, progress notes, assignments, and tests are all good pieces of evidence. Students should write their "evidence" using a complete sentence.
"Find the Greek Gifts" There is a mistake on sentence 5. The name should read, "Tery" NOT Terry.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #8-10 Due: 1/24. Ancient Greece Video Notes w/ rough draft notes stapled on the back Due: 1/24. Progress Reports Signed Due: 1/24.
***Wow! Most of the students in all my classes returned their Progress Reports today for extra credit! There were only 3-4 students in each class who did not return the reports. Way to go Sixth Grade! Also, remember to see Mrs. Packard after school if you need to collect any missing assignments.
Homework:
Planner signed due 1-21
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Greek Gifts due Monday, Jan. 24 Students are working on a goal to improve academically in school. Their first line of evidence is due Monday. They must "prove" that they're making progress. The planner, RC card, progress notes, assignments, and tests are all good pieces of evidence. Students should write their "evidence" using a complete sentence.
"Find the Greek Gifts" There is a mistake on sentence 5. The name should read, "Tery" NOT Terry.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #8-10 Due: 1/24. Ancient Greece Video Notes w/ rough draft notes stapled on the back Due: 1/24. Progress Reports Signed Due: 1/24.
***Wow! Most of the students in all my classes returned their Progress Reports today for extra credit! There were only 3-4 students in each class who did not return the reports. Way to go Sixth Grade! Also, remember to see Mrs. Packard after school if you need to collect any missing assignments.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
Homework:
Planner Signed: 1/20
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #5-7 Due: 1/20. Ancient Greece Video Notes Due: 1/24. Grammar Book Unit 1 Chapter Review Due: 1/20. Progress Reports signed and returned tomorrow (January 20) for extra credit. Otherwise, all Progress Reports are due Monday, January 24.
Reading: The Trojan War questions 1-11 due 1/20. Book reports are coming February 1st, biography or autobiography. February genre will be adventure.
Planner Signed: 1/20
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #5-7 Due: 1/20. Ancient Greece Video Notes Due: 1/24. Grammar Book Unit 1 Chapter Review Due: 1/20. Progress Reports signed and returned tomorrow (January 20) for extra credit. Otherwise, all Progress Reports are due Monday, January 24.
Reading: The Trojan War questions 1-11 due 1/20. Book reports are coming February 1st, biography or autobiography. February genre will be adventure.
Friday, January 14, 2011
January 14, 2011
Students will not be in school until Wednesday, January 19. We hope that all the sixth graders relax and have a good weekend.
Math Testing for Placement in Seventh Grade: On Wednesday, January 19, South Jordan/Elk Ridge Middle schools will be here for math testing. The testing is in the afternoon starting at 1:30. This is a very important test. Their test score, along with teacher recommendations and another math placement test at the beginning of their seventh grade year, will determine which math class the students will take.
Homework:
RC card signed Due: 1/19
Planner signed Due: 1/19
Soc. Studies: Research Greek architecture-- temples. It will give your polis an advantage. Greek Decoder due Jan. 19. Greek pottery art project is due by Jan. 21. It is a soc. studies assignment.
Language Arts: Greece Video Notes Due: Monday, January 24. We will have a little more class time to work on them the Wednesday and Thursday (January 19-20) following the Martin Luther King Weekend. Those students who are not finished will need to research the answers on-line and finish them over the weekend so they are prepared on the 24th.
Math Testing for Placement in Seventh Grade: On Wednesday, January 19, South Jordan/Elk Ridge Middle schools will be here for math testing. The testing is in the afternoon starting at 1:30. This is a very important test. Their test score, along with teacher recommendations and another math placement test at the beginning of their seventh grade year, will determine which math class the students will take.
Homework:
RC card signed Due: 1/19
Planner signed Due: 1/19
Soc. Studies: Research Greek architecture-- temples. It will give your polis an advantage. Greek Decoder due Jan. 19. Greek pottery art project is due by Jan. 21. It is a soc. studies assignment.
Language Arts: Greece Video Notes Due: Monday, January 24. We will have a little more class time to work on them the Wednesday and Thursday (January 19-20) following the Martin Luther King Weekend. Those students who are not finished will need to research the answers on-line and finish them over the weekend so they are prepared on the 24th.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011
Homework:
Planner Signed: 1/14
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: No assignment. Because all of the rotations worked REALLY well on their Greece Video Notes, and because no one was able to finish, I am going to willingly extend the due date for this assignment! Everyone was going slow, staying very focused, and trying to do their best. Way to go sixth grade!!! We will work more on the notes when we return from the Martin Luther King Weekend. However...
On Friday (January 14), I will be showing the Greece video during the lunch recess for those who were absent this week, or for those who need more information/review to answer the questions. The movie lasts approximately 20 minutes. Students have been encouraged to come in and watch the video one more time, if they discovered today that there are questions they need more information for. Otherwise, next week they will need to find the answers on their own on-line.
Soc. Studies: Greek Decoder Math page due Jan.19. Students are to do some research about Greek architecture--in particular the temples. We will be having a competition to see which polis can construct the most beautiful, authentic looking Greek temple. Pictures and some background knowledge will definitely be an advantage.
Planner Signed: 1/14
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: No assignment. Because all of the rotations worked REALLY well on their Greece Video Notes, and because no one was able to finish, I am going to willingly extend the due date for this assignment! Everyone was going slow, staying very focused, and trying to do their best. Way to go sixth grade!!! We will work more on the notes when we return from the Martin Luther King Weekend. However...
On Friday (January 14), I will be showing the Greece video during the lunch recess for those who were absent this week, or for those who need more information/review to answer the questions. The movie lasts approximately 20 minutes. Students have been encouraged to come in and watch the video one more time, if they discovered today that there are questions they need more information for. Otherwise, next week they will need to find the answers on their own on-line.
Soc. Studies: Greek Decoder Math page due Jan.19. Students are to do some research about Greek architecture--in particular the temples. We will be having a competition to see which polis can construct the most beautiful, authentic looking Greek temple. Pictures and some background knowledge will definitely be an advantage.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
January 12, 2011
Kids are learning a lot at our Greek Academy. The competition is tight! Each polis now has a cheer and handshake. Argos has completed their flag and the others are nearly finished. Megara and Athens have some great name tags! Sparta is trying to intimidate the others by marching and showing their mighty military strength. More people in Corinth dressed up today and so they were able to earn quite a few points. All of the students have set some goals and are working toward their personal best. ARETE!!!
Homework:
Math: practice page 2-10/2-11 writing expressions
Planner signed Due: 1-13-11
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: The pottery should be finished. We will be finishing up our art project and the pottery must be finished before students can work on part II. Students should be studying for the final test 2-5 minutes each night.
Language Arts:DOL Sentences #5-7 Due: 1/13. Worksheet: "There, Their, They're" Practice Review #2 Due: 1/13. Most students were able to finish the two assignments in class.
***Note-taking Practice: We have been practicing note-taking skills this week. Students have been learning how to write quality notes using shortcuts and abbreviations. Tomorrow (January 13), they will use their notes to answer eighteen questions about Ancient Greece. The questions will need to be answered in complete sentences.
On Friday (January 14), I will be showing the movie during lunch recess for those who were absent this week, or for those who need more information/review to answer the questions. The movie lasts approximately 20 minutes. Otherwise, if students are not finished with the assignment by Friday afternoon, they will need to research the questions online during the Martin Luther King Weekend. The assignment will be due on Wednesday, January 19.
***Red Pens:Thanks to all those who brought in red pen donations last week!!! As we all know, this is a VERY tight year for budgets in our school district. At the first of the year, I budgeted for two red pens per student. After Christmas, I noticed we had about fifteen pens left because so many students had lost theirs. We have approximately 130 students in sixth grade. At $.10 a pen (which is a really good price), that means it takes $13.00 just to give each student ONE red pen! Because of some very generous donations, we now have enough to last the rest of the year, as long as the students will be more responsible in the future in keeping track of them. Thanks again to all those who donated! It is GREATLY appreciated! :)
Homework:
Math: practice page 2-10/2-11 writing expressions
Planner signed Due: 1-13-11
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: The pottery should be finished. We will be finishing up our art project and the pottery must be finished before students can work on part II. Students should be studying for the final test 2-5 minutes each night.
Language Arts:DOL Sentences #5-7 Due: 1/13. Worksheet: "There, Their, They're" Practice Review #2 Due: 1/13. Most students were able to finish the two assignments in class.
***Note-taking Practice: We have been practicing note-taking skills this week. Students have been learning how to write quality notes using shortcuts and abbreviations. Tomorrow (January 13), they will use their notes to answer eighteen questions about Ancient Greece. The questions will need to be answered in complete sentences.
On Friday (January 14), I will be showing the movie during lunch recess for those who were absent this week, or for those who need more information/review to answer the questions. The movie lasts approximately 20 minutes. Otherwise, if students are not finished with the assignment by Friday afternoon, they will need to research the questions online during the Martin Luther King Weekend. The assignment will be due on Wednesday, January 19.
***Red Pens:Thanks to all those who brought in red pen donations last week!!! As we all know, this is a VERY tight year for budgets in our school district. At the first of the year, I budgeted for two red pens per student. After Christmas, I noticed we had about fifteen pens left because so many students had lost theirs. We have approximately 130 students in sixth grade. At $.10 a pen (which is a really good price), that means it takes $13.00 just to give each student ONE red pen! Because of some very generous donations, we now have enough to last the rest of the year, as long as the students will be more responsible in the future in keeping track of them. Thanks again to all those who donated! It is GREATLY appreciated! :)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
January 11, 2011
Homework:
Read: 30 minutes
Planner signed: 1/12
Math: pg 108 # 1-5 and 18-44 expressions
Soc. Studies: The Greece map and study guide are due tomorrow, Jan. 12. Most students finished both projects in class. Students need to make sure that their pottery is colored by Thursday. They also need to study the study guide questions 2-5 minutes each night.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #3-4 Due: 1/12. Most students finished this in class.
Reading: The Journeys of Odysseus comprehension questions due 1/12. Most students completed this in class.
Read: 30 minutes
Planner signed: 1/12
Math: pg 108 # 1-5 and 18-44 expressions
Soc. Studies: The Greece map and study guide are due tomorrow, Jan. 12. Most students finished both projects in class. Students need to make sure that their pottery is colored by Thursday. They also need to study the study guide questions 2-5 minutes each night.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #3-4 Due: 1/12. Most students finished this in class.
Reading: The Journeys of Odysseus comprehension questions due 1/12. Most students completed this in class.
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