GSMS

6th Grade Newsletter

October 5, 2025

WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

- In Language Arts, students will recognize and describe poetic techniques used to present and design content, including stanzas, rhyme scheme, imagery, figurative language, and/or sound devices. Students will also identify multiple themes and describe how the relationships and interactions between characters influence and shape themes.

- In Math, students will solve problems involving unit rates in context.

- In Accelerated Math, students will plot ordered pairs on a graph and determine the distance between points.

- In Science, students will plan and carry out an investigation to construct an explanation supported by evidence that soil is composed of layers of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material.

- In Social Studies, students will explain and compare/contrast citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - A Day

Thursday - No School

Friday - No School

dates to remember

October 3 - 8 - District Assessment Testing
- 6th - Social Studies
- 7th - Science
- 8th - Math
October 6 - Hispanic Heritage Flag Day - Represent your country's flag colors to honor diversity and unity
October 7 - Hispanic Heritage Futbol & Como La Flor Day - Wear your favorite team jersey or flower crown
October 8 - Hispanic Heritage Vaquero Si Sombreros Day - Dress as a cowboy or wear a hat to honor tradition
October 9 - 13 - Fall Break
October 14 - Cancer Awareness Week - Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, Progress Reports Emailed Home
October 15 - Cancer Awareness Week - Wear emerald or jade green for Liver Cancer Awareness
October 16 - Cancer Awareness Week - Wear gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
October 17 - Picture Day, Skate Night at Sparkles (6:00 - 9:00)
October 17 - 28 - Book Fair
October 18 - Great Days of Service at Grace Snell Garden (8:00 - 12:00), JLC Raider Meet at Grace Snell (9:00 - 1:00)
October 22 - 23 - Early Release - School Dismisses at 1:15
October 23 - Pajama Day - $2 Fundraiser
October 24 - PBIS Popcorn for Success (Proficient or Distinguished on District Assessments)
October 27 - Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red
October 28 - Red Ribbon Week - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey, Progress Reports Emailed Home
October 29 - Red Ribbon Week - Twin Day
October 31 - PBIS Book Character Dress Up Day - $1 Fundraiser/Cast your Vote for Flocktober (Which Assistant Principal will wear a Flamingo Costume?)

Student of the month

Congratulations to this month's PBIS Students of the Month!

Savannah S.

Giovanni M.

Makhai H.

Aubrey S.

Ameliah E.

Kaylonnie F.

Bibi K.

Updated Message for Families

Due to an incredible opportunity for community involvement in our Superintendent Search Gatherings, the EEE session originally scheduled for September 17, 2025, will now take place on October 15, 2025. We appreciate your flexibility and support and look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled session. Thank you for being an active part of our educational community!

An Evening of Literacy Inspiration!

Join us for “Unlocking the Future: The Power of Literacy for Your Child's Success,” a virtual event full of tips to help your child grow as a reader and writer. Learn strategies to help your child with reading and writing, and explore how technology and AI can support their learning.

This engaging event is designed for families of students from K-12

Elementary Session-
- Inspiring Young Minds: Literacy Strategies for Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners
- Building Strong Foundations: Literacy Techniques for 2nd and 3rd Graders
- Empowering Upper Elementary: Literacy Skills for 4th and 5th Graders
Middle/High School Session-
- Artificial Intelligence and Literacy for Tomorrow's Leaders
- Fueling Passion: Keeping Middle and High School Students Engaged in Reading

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French.

Click here to RSVP

Direct Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b0266a9-74b9-46a3-b4b7-fabde234c566@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

Session 1- Inspiring Young Minds: Literacy Strategies for Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners: 6:10 - 6:20
Session 2- Building Strong Foundations: Literacy Techniques for 2nd and 3rd Graders: 6:25-6:45
Session 3- Empowering Upper Elementary: Literacy Skills for 4th and 5th Graders
Session 4- MS/HS Unlocking the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Literacy for Tomorrow's Leaders: 7:15- 7:35

Ms. Bell's Briefings

Early Release days are coming. Do I need a Parent/Teacher Conference?

Because middle school teachers have around 120 students, our priority for parent/teacher conferences on Early Release days is to meet with parents of students who are not currently meeting grade level promotion criteria. If your child is meeting grade level promotion criteria, a conference is not necessary at this time. However, if you would like to meet with your child's teachers for a conference, please email your child's homeroom teacher, and a conference will be scheduled after Early Release Days.

Counseling Corner

Have a counseling need? Please explore the resources below.

I am a 6th grade student and would like to speak to Ms. Mutcherson.

Student Request: https://forms.gle/hejEHSApkQkXqzaR8

I am a parent/guardian of a 6th grade student and who would like to request counseling support for my child.

Parent Request: https://forms.gle/9PmLzj6mAeW2psNWA

As your school counselor, I want to make sure I’m supporting you in the best way possible. This short survey will help me understand what topics and types of support matter most to you.

6th Grade Check-in: https://forms.gle/FmBCWKRC9eVg3SzH6