Mrs. Billinger, Ms. Dawson, Mrs. Barrett, & Mrs. French Parent teacher conferences October 27th and 29th from 2:30 to 6:00. If you don't have an appointment please contact your child's homeroom teacher. The flu shot clinic scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd has been moved to sometime in October. More info. to follow.
 Visit our portaportal websites! 6th Grade Math portaportal: http://guest.portaportal.com/MAMS6math Mrs. Barrett's portaportal: http://guest.portaportal.com/mrsbarrett6west | Our homework website is here!
http://sites.google.com/site/billingerbarretthomework/ Language Arts (Mrs. Barrett)
Click the words above to get to Mrs. Barrett's page. I have moved all of our class links to there. Our current focus:
* We are continuing to focus on using out reading strategies to gain a better understanding of our reading. Students are also learning about story elements (setting, characters, plot, theme, conflict) and how these elements of a story contribute to a well written story. Social Studies
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* We are currently working on learning the structure and function of US Government and the role of a citizen. Math Updated on 11/20/09
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For a more up-to-date look at what is happening in math class please visit, Mrs. Billinger's Math Class Blog: http://mrsbillinger.blogspot.com/ Here you will find details about what we are doing in class. Special Note: Not all students on the 6West Team have math with Mrs. Billinger. Other math teachers that service our students are: Ms. Roberts, Mrs. Brown, and Ms. French. Science
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Parent Resources Page Information about digital citizenship: District digital citizenship wiki http://borndigitalanddigitalcitizenship.pbwiki.com/ Podcast by the author of Born Digital (John Palfrey and Urs Gasser) (CLICK HERE) FLU Update from our district Health Coordinator Welcome back to school! The District is working to minimize the effects of what is predicted to be a rugged flu season. One way to decrease the load of sickness is to vaccinate against the virus. We are working with our area hospitals and emergency agencies to hold vaccination clinics in the schools for students. We are still coordinating tentative dates for clinics and need to work with our area health partners to firm up details. Clinics for students for seasonal influenza are tentatively set to run from mid September through early October. These clinics are voluntary in nature and students will not be vaccinated without parental consent. Paperwork will be coming in the mail in the next few days. H1N1 vaccination clinics are tentatively going to run in early November. Adult vaccination clinics for staff are also being organized. We do not have a date at this time but will notify all staff when we do. Sanitation and hygiene are going to be critical this fall. First, hand washing is essential since the virus can be transmitted on hands. Proper sneezing and coughing techniques are also critical since the virus can be spread when someone sneezes or coughs. Make sure everyone sneezes or coughs into their sleeve - Count Dracula style. If someone is sick, they need to stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of medicine. This is critical since these viruses are highly contagious. Finally, get outside regularly for fresh air every day. Getting a little fresh air and exercise via an energizing walk is another way to help boost your immune system and exchange the air you are breathing. For more information go to: www.maineflu.gov Mary Booth, MS, RD/LD Health Coordinator M.S.A.D. No. 75 50 Republic Avenue Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 729-9961 |