GSMS

6th Grade Newsletter

January 5, 2025

STANDARD MATH

In math this week, students will identify, write, evaluate, and interpret numerical and algebraic expressions as mathematical models to explain relevant, mathematical problems.

ACCELERATED MATH

In accelerated math this week, students will write and evaluate numerical expressions involving positive rational bases and whole-number exponents.

LANGUAGE ARTS

In language arts this week, students will think about how they express themselves and discuss discovering their own voice as a thinker and writer and discuss how print and graphic features present information, create interest, and guide readers through a text.

SCIENCE

In science this week, students will obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to recognize the significant role of water in Earth processes.

SOCIAL STUDIES

In social studies this week, students will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - B Day

Tuesday - A Day

Wednesday - B Day

Thursday - A Day

Friday - B Day

dates to remember

January 6 - Students Return
January 6 - 10 - Final Exam Make-Up Testing
January 9 - Basketball Game vs. McConnell Middle School at South Gwinnett High School at 5:30 PM
January 11 - Basketball Game vs. Berkmar Middle School at South Gwinnett High School at 9:00 AM
January 12 - 13 - iReady Diagnostic Testing
January 16 - Basketball Game vs. Crews Middle School at South Gwinnett High School at 5:30 PM; ACCESS testing begins
January 18 - Basketball Game vs. Moore Middle School at Central Gwinnett High School at 9:00 AM
January 20 - No School in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 21 - Progress Reports emailed
January 22 - Science Fair, 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Media Center
January 23 - Basketball Game vs. Trickum Middle School at South Gwinnett High School at 5:30 PM
January 29 - Picture Day (New Students, Make-Ups, and Clubs)

Ms. Bell's Briefings

What should parents and students expect as semester 2 begins?

Students will receive new connections classes if they had semester-long courses. Year-long courses (Band, Orchestra, Chorus, JLC) will remain the same. Requests for changes in connections schedules cannot be honored.
Students will remain in their same Academic 1 class that they had first semester until after iReady testing is complete. This diagnostic assessment shows us your student's academic needs. Schedules for Academic 1 classes may change after that time depending on iReady scores.
All grades start over as semester 2 begins. Report cards for semester 1 will be mailed home by the district office beginning the week of January 13th.
Unscheduled digital learning days and full-day cancellations due to inclement weather usually are announced by 6 a.m. Once a decision is made, the district posts the announcement about school closures on the GCPS website, GCPS TV, and the district's Facebook page. GCPS also notifies metro-Atlanta news outlets and alerts families with a phone call and optional text message via ParentSquare. (Families must request the text feature.)