Announcements/Important Dates:
Monday, November 23, 2015: 6th grade awards ceremony at 8:15 a.m. in the MPR Tuesday, November 24, 2015: Unit Math Test Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27, 2015: Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 30, 2015: Back to school! Curriculum Updates: Reading: In RTI, students are reading various novels depending on their teacher, using the same reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Depending on your child's RTI teacher, they might also be studying for WordMasters in early December. Math: We are studying ratios, rates, and unit rates. There is a unit test on Tuesday, 11/24/15. Students should be practicing each night through homework and other review activities. Examples and practice problems are posted on Google Classroom so that parents can get a glimpse of what we are doing in class. Social Studies: We are finishing our study of Ancient Egypt with the embalming of chicken legs. Students should be working on their Ancient Egypt Big Book pieces a little bit at a time each night. They will be compiled on Tuesday, 11/24/15 in class. Science: We finished our chs. 4-5 unit last week and have begun our chapter 6 unit on earthquakes this week. The next test will only cover information on earthquakes, but there will be no notecards permitted for use on the test. Encourage your child to read the lessons throughout the week, a little bit at a time, rather than "cramming" just before the test. Writing: We are working on Egypt research reports. This week, we'll focus on our thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. Grammar/Spelling: We are continuing to review all that we've already studied in grammar and spelling, and have begun our unit on irregular verbs. Other: It is extremely important for students in sixth grade to take initiative in their work, and to ask questions! Additionally, please don't forget that each Thursday, students have an assignment called their "conduit confirmation" that they submit through Google Classroom. I highly recommend that parents sit with their child to go over their work in their conduit as they reflect on their week at school. It is an effective way to see what and how your child is doing in school, and gives you a great way to begin a conversation! A note from Miss Dimitruk: It's been a great pleasure to be your child's teacher thus far, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, thank you for all of the work that you do at home with each of your children. It's a tireless job, and I am grateful for the opportunity I have to spend my days with these incredible students. It truly is one of my greatest honors. I wish you all a lovely Thanksgiving next week, and hope that it is well spent with family and friends and delicious meals! Comments are closed.
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