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6th Grade Newsletter

February 22, 2026

WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

- - In Language Arts, students will write a one paragraph introduction of an informational letter with an engaging hook and clear thesis statement.

- - In Math, students will write and solve two-step equations in context.

- - In Accelerated Math, students will write and solve two-step equations and inequalities in context. The unit assessment will be on Tuesday.

- - In Science, students will analyze and interpret weather data to explain the effects of moisture evaporating from the ocean on weather patterns and weather events such as hurricanes.

- - In Social Studies, students will review the geography and history of Latin America for a common assessment on Tuesday. They will then review for the district interim.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - A Day

Thursday - B Day

Friday - A Day

dates to remember

February 23 - Mr. Holmes and Mr. Wolfe's Social Studies Classes Field Trip to JA BizTown, PBIS Popcorn iReady Celebration in Cafeteria for Students Reaching their Typical or Stretch Growth
February 24 - Ms. Brown's Social Studies Classes Field Trip to JA BizTown
February 25 - Ms. Lloyd and Ms. Cortes's Social Studies Classes Field Trip to JA BizTown
February 28 - Soccer Game vs Snellville MS at Shiloh High School (9:30 Girls, 11:00 Boys)
March 2 and 3 - Interim District Assessments
March 4 and 5 - Early Release - school is dismissed at 1:15
March 6 - Gwinnett Writes Assessment
7 - Soccer Games vs Bay Creek MS at Home (9:30 Girls, 11:00 Boys)
March 13 - DLD

Student of the month

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

Leon R.

Maelly J.

Neomie A.

Lilly C.

Enos D.

Ms. Bell's Briefings

(Repost)

A Field Trip is Coming!

JA BizTown® is a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:

-- Discuss the roles they play as citizens, workers, and consumers in their community and relate those roles to the free enterprise system.

-- Discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities in a community.

-- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the free enterprise system.

-- Build money management skills through a practical knowledge of economic concepts and banking practices.

-- Develop an understanding of basic business practices and responsibilities.

-- Display the soft skills necessary for successful participation in the world of work.

JA Learning Experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.

Please complete the Parent Consent Form through Parent Square or by paper copy by February 19th.

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