6th grade ELA will be exploring the different story elements of a narrative. Students recently wrote story snippets that shared a memorable moment in their early childhood. Through figurative language and strong word choice, students were able to strengthen their writing to depict this key moment and share it with the class. We will continue focusing on figurative language and word choice as we move through our narrative unit. Students will have a formative quiz on Friday, August 18th over figurative language and word choice.

On Level Math

Advanced and On Level Math students have begun their first unit, Exploring Rational Numbers. During this unit, students will learn to compare and order rational numbers, apply integers and absolute value to the real world, and plot integers on a four-quadrant coordinate grid.  Please have your child check Canvas daily for important information and resources.  Students who would like extra help in math can sign up for Flex Time help sessions beginning next week. Students will use the Student Support Time application in ClassLink to sign up for these sessions.  Please make sure your child has plenty of pencils and a designated space for math in one of their binders. 

Advanced Math

Advanced and On Level Math students have begun their first unit, Exploring Rational Numbers. During this unit, students will learn to compare and order rational numbers, apply integers and absolute value to the real world, and plot integers on a four-quadrant coordinate grid.  Please have your child check Canvas daily for important information and resources.  Students who would like extra help in math can sign up for Flex Time help sessions beginning next week. Students will use the Student Support Time application in ClassLink to sign up for these sessions.  Please make sure your child has plenty of pencils and a designated space for math in one of their binders. 

Upcoming Dates:

On Level Math:

Quiz 2 – August 16

Quiz 3 – August 25

Unit 1 Summative Assessment – August 31

Advanced Math:

Quiz 2 – August 15

Quiz 3 – August 23

Unit 1 Summative Assessment – August 25

Accelerated Math

For the next two weeks, Accelerated Math will be working with Rational Numbers. This will also include squares and square roots. Our summative assessment for Rational Numbers is currently scheduled for August 30.

Please make sure that your child is checking Canvas each night and completing all assignments. To remain in Accelerated Math, students are expected to complete all assignments and maintain an 85 average.

Welcome to Earth Science.  We are so excited to have your student in 6th grade with us this year.  We are already hard at work getting to know each other, learning how to be safe in a science lab, and practicing a method for writing scientific explanations called CER (claim, evidence, reasoning).  

Next week we will begin our first science unit learning about the universe.  Students will learn about the formation of the universe and the evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory. They will learn how the models of the universe and solar system have changed over time paying special attention to the geocentric and heliocentric models.  They will also study the Milky Way and learn about their place in the universe. 

Upcoming quiz and test dates:

Thursday, August 17th - Big Bang Theory Quiz

Wednesday, August 23rd - Geocentric/Heliocentric Quiz

Friday, August 25th - Unit 1 Summative: Universe and Big Bang

Currently in 6th Grade Social Studies, we are reviewing and learning all about Unit 1: Map Skills. 

We will apply these skills throughout the year as we study Europe, Canada, South America, and Australia. 

The Unit 1 Summative test will be given on August 18. 

Study Tip: Spend some time studying each day leading up to the assessment. 

• Ask your child to explain each Unit 1 concept as if they are the teacher and you are the student. 

• Use the Unit 1 Study Guide to ask questions about the unit.

• Play the review games together.

Welcome to 6th grade Enrichment.  We have had a wonderful time getting to know your student.  Over thr next two weeks we are going to practice reading fluency skills with reader's theater and learn a new vocabulary study strategy.  We can't wait to see your student learn and grow this year.  

Engineering and Technology: Engineered covered the importance of safety in the classroom. We started introducing tools and their proper use. 

Healthcare Science: Healthcare Science:  Medical Terminology, HOSA competitive Events research project, Handwashing skills, Personal Protective Equipment and Body Mechanics.

 HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America):  The last day to Join HOSA is September 13th.  Please complete your application and pay membership dues on the SFMS HOSA website. 

Marketing: Mrs. Racine’s Marketing class for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are getting to know each other and learning about the 4 P’s (Product, Price, Place & Promotion) of Marketing, Employability skills and Entrepreneurship.  DECA will have the first membership meeting in the New Media Center Classroom on Monday August 28th at 8:00AM.  The Eagle’s Nest (South’s School Store) will open during flex periods every Tuesday and Thursday. Everything is under $5.00 and the students love the exciting and fun items the store has to offer!

Physical Education:  The PE staff is excited to begin a new school year. The first couple of days are dedicated to issuing locks and uniforms. The process for 7th and 8th graders goes much quicker than for 6th graders. Once the administrative tasks are complete, we will begin activities. The August heat will keep us inside for most of each day with a volleyball unit. We ask the students to dress out for class with their uniform and tennis shoes. We encourage the use of water bottles and deodorant.  The PE coaches host our intramurals program in the gym beginning on Monday, August 14th ; this program is hosted throughout the school year. 6th graders on Mondays & Wednesdays. 7th & 8th graders on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. It is held in the gym from 8-8:30. Student drop off is in the front of the building.  Eagle Pride(EP) and Running club(RC) begin on Monday, August 21. EP is held on Mondays & Wednesdays. RC is held on Mondays & Fridays. These programs are for any 6th-8th grader who want to work on their fitness. No sign ups are required. Both groups are held from 7:30-8:15 on their respective days.

All information is posted on the school’s ATHLETIC WEB PAGE.

Art:

If your student is interested in art club or calligraphy club, sign ups will begin on SchoolPay on 8/14/23 and end on 9/5/23. Stay up to date on all art related news by following @sfmsartstagram on Instagram

 Any student wishing to submit artwork for the Middle School Design A Bookmark Contest can pick up an entry form from Ms. Shoemake (Rm 525). Student can create a design for a bookmark based on the idea of COMMUNITY, and 1 winning design from each grade level at each middle school in the district will be printed onto bookmarks that will be free to anyone who checks out a book from a Forsyth County Public Library. All artwork MUST be done on an official entry form. Tracing or Copying other artworks are not permitted and will be disqualified.

 Drama:

Improv Club and Dance Team Signups are now open to all students at SFMS.  Interested students need to stop by Ms. Phillips' classroom to get a form.