GSMS

6th Grade Newsletter

March 30, 2025

STANDARD MATH

In math this week, students will analyze a set of statistical data.

ACCELERATED MATH

In accelerated math this week, students will describe the distribution of a quantitative variable collected, including its center (i.e., median, mean), variability (i.e., interquartile range, mean absolute deviation, and range), and overall shape (e.g., symmetrical, non-symmetrical, peak, cluster, gap, skew).

LANGUAGE ARTS

In language arts this week, students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

SCIENCE

In science this week, students will construct an explanation of the positions of the sun, Earth, and moon during solar and lunar eclipses and analyze the tilt of the Earth's impact on seasons. The unit test will be tentatively on Friday.

SOCIAL STUDIES

In social studies this week, students will explain how specialization in Latin America encourages trade with other countries. The unit test will be tentatively on Friday.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - B Day

Tuesday - A Day

Wednesday - B Day

Thursday - A Day

Friday - B Day

dates to remember

March 31 - Career Week Introduction
April 1 - Band Concert at 6:30
April 2 - Career Week: Dress as your Future You, Career Fair, 5:00: ML Parent Workshop at Path United
April 3 - Career Week: Wear College Gear, 6:30: International Night
April 4 - Pay $1 for Crazy Hair Day (PBIS Fundraiser)
April 7 - 11 - Spring Break
April 15 - Progress Reports Emailed
April 18 - Connections Choices for next year due
April 22 - GMAS ELA, 5:30: Title I Planning Meeting
April 23 - GMAS ELA
April 29 - GMAS MA, Progress Reports Emailed