First Tests

Students had their first test in Science this week.  They all did really well.

They will have a test on ratios on Friday of next week in Tutorial and an adjective test the beginning of October, before Fall Break.

Students will also be finishing their first argument paper by the beginning of October.  Ask your child to show you how they use Google Classroom and you can see some of their great work.

I am proud of the work ethic that is beginning to blossom among these 6th graders.  They are learning that if they work hard during the school day, there is very little to take home.

Week of 9/19/16

Here are the educational happenings this week!

In Tutorial we are working ratios.  Students are making connections between equivalent ratios using real world examples.  Students also have 30 minutes of time to complete assignments in class.

In Language Arts we are writing our first paper.  Students will be using claim, reason, and explanation to state their opinion on whether our personalities come from birth or experience.  We are also working on using adjectives in our own writing to make it more powerful.

In Science students will use the models they created and learned about to make predictions about moon phases, seasons, eclipses, and day and night.

Progress Reports & Pictures

Progress reports came home today.  Please look them over, sign and return the signed portion.
Missing assignments haven't been figured into student's grades because they have this week to remedy that.

Pictures are tomorrow!  Everyone will get their picture taken whether they choose to purchase them or not.  Students are allowed to wear what they would like to have their picture taken in (modesty rules still apply).  They do not have to be in uniform.

Back on Track

I am happy to be back.  Washington D.C.  was more amazing than I expected.  I got to see many national monuments and federal buildings.  Mr. George did us proud.  It was such an honor to get to see him get his award.  It is the highest teaching award given.

Last week was tough on students.  It's always tough when the teacher is gone and I was gone for 4 days and it is still early in the year.  I'm sure that students feel much more at peace today.

This week we are checking in on what we attempted to learn last week.  If students were confused or uncertain, we are taking care of that this week.

Reminder:  I don't assign homework.  I assign assignments.  I give students time in class to complete their assignments.  The only part they should be doing at home is what they couldn't finish in class.  Please let me know if students are spending a lot of time at home and I will figure out what is going on.  I want students to be able to enjoy their families and other activities after school.