We are learning additional narrative elements as we move through Unit 1. We will be studying the plot line map, as well as character types, and how authors develop their characters through characterization. We will be studying these elements through a variety of multimedia sources and through analysis of a short story. Students are continuing to develop their story snippets centering on a moment from childhood. They will focus on enhancing the plot and characters of their story for the next two weeks. Students will be having a cold read formative over plot and characterization on Friday, September 1st.

On Level Math

Students had their third quiz on plotting ordered pairs and finding reflections on coordinate plane this week. For our first unit, students have explored interpreting integers, absolute value, comparing and ordering rational numbers, plotting ordered pairs, and finding reflections.

 Next week, students will find distance on coordinate grids and review for the unit test. Our Unit 1 Summative Test is scheduled for Thursday, August 31st.  We will then start our journey of Unit 2 on Number System Fluency. Study guides and other helpful resources are available on Canvas. If your child needs extra help with math, remind him/her to sign up for weekly help sessions with Mrs. Tan and Mrs. Bridges. 

Upcoming Dates:

• 8/31 – Rational Numbers Unit Test 

• 9/11-9/13 – Beacon Testing

Advanced Math

Students wrapped up Unit 1 – Exploring Rational Numbers this week with the summative assessment on Friday. Next week, we will begin working on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers. 

Study guides and other helpful resources are available on Canvas in our Course Resources. If your child needs extra help with math, remind him/her to sign up for weekly help sessions during Flex time. All advanced math students may sign up for help with Mrs. Bridges.  

Upcoming Dates:

• 8/31 - Quiz – Adding and Subtracting Integers

• 9/11-9/13 – Beacon Testing

• 9/15 – Tentative Date for Unit 2 Summative

Accelerated Math

Sixth grade Accelerated Math will be wrapping up our Rational Number unit with a review of the Coordinate Plane. We will also practice reflecting points across the x and y-axes in addition to calculating the distance between two points. Our summative exam is scheduled for August 30 and your child already has their study guide. If they lose their study guide, a digital version can be found in Canvas.

Our next unit is in Integer Computation.

This week we will be learning about inertia and gravity. The students will conduct some experiments to determine what their weight would be on different planets as well as how far they can jump in different parts of our solar system. We will also do an experiment to understand inertia using marbles. In addition, we will be learning about comets, meteors, and asteroids.

Joke for the week: I have a new theory on inertia, but it doesn't seem to be gaining any momentum.

6th Grade Social Studies is wrapping up our skills review and preparing for our exciting adventures studying Europe! 

Be on the lookout for a Map Quiz on Europe the week of 8/28.

Over the next two weeks Enrichment is going to continue to focus on agenda and binder skills.  Additionally, we will continue practicing fluency with reader’s theater and learning a vocabulary strategy your students can use to study unknown words in their other classes.

Upcoming Dates :

Tuesday 8/29 - Vocabulary One Pager Summative

Business Administration: FBLA's first chapter meeting will be on Wednesday 8/30 at 8:00 AM sharp!  Please sign up on schoolpay for your child to enjoy being a part of the Future Business Leaders of America!  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Loureiro at sloureiro@forsyth.k12.ga.us 

Healthcare:

6th - Safety and Radiology, medical terminology quizzes on Tuesdays

7th - Safety and Respiratory, medical terminology quizzes on Tuesdays

8th - Nursing, medical terminology quizzes on Tuesdays

Physical Education:  locks/lockers and uniforms are set for this quarter. Activities are underway. With the warmer temperatures, we will be indoors most of each class period until the temperatures begin to drop.

Intramurals are in the gym from 8-8:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6th graders, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 7th & 8th graders.

Eagle Pride is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:15 for any student interested in working on strength, speed, and agility. Signups are not required.

Running club is on Mondays and Fridays from 7:30 – 8:15 for any student interested in running. Signups are not required.

Both Eagle Pride and Running club begin at 7:30 sharp.

Marketing:  First DECA meeting for members is Monday August 28th @ 8:00AM in the New Media Center Classroom.

Art:  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. 

Band:  Band has completed chair tests in the seventh and eighth grade. We are now beginning our first concert cycle preparation in those grades. Sixth-grade Band has finalized their instrument selections and is in the early stages of learning their instruments, including posture, hand position, correctly holding the instrument, our first notes, basic rhythmic vocabulary. Our upcoming performances include the SFMS versus Lakeside Football game on 9/19, Symphonic Band Fall Concert on 9/20, and SFHS 8th-Grade Night on 9/21.