• WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

• In Language Arts, students will apply expository techniques to enhance writing and engage audiences. 

• In Math, students will take a common assessment on Wednesday on finding area and volume. Then they will begin a unit on statistics. 

• In Accelerated Math, students will design, collect, model, and analyze data distributions by answering statistical questions and solve relevant mathematical questions. 

• In Science, students will analyze and interpret data to relate the tilt of Earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year and its effect on seasons.  

• In Social Studies, students will explain how specialization, trade barriers, and currency exchange impacts the economics of Latin America.  

• CONNECTIONS

Monday - A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - A Day

Thursday - B Day

Friday - A Day

Ms. Bell's Briefings

Bullying vs. Unkind Behavior: What’s the Difference?

As our 6th graders grow socially, it’s important to help them understand the difference between bullying and unkind behavior.
Bullying is repeated, intentional harm where there is a power imbalance—such as physical size, social status, or group dynamics.
Unkind behavior, on the other hand, may hurt feelings but is usually a one-time action without an imbalance of power.

Both matter—and both are opportunities for students to grow in empathy and resilience.

How Parents Can Help Students Navigate Unkindness

Here are a few strategies to support your child in handling everyday conflicts:

• Stay calm and listen first. Encourage your child to share the full story before reacting.

• Practice simple responses. Teach them to use confident phrases like “Please stop,” “I don’t like that,” or “That wasn’t kind.”

• Help them build peer connections. Having even one trusted friend can make difficult moments easier to manage.

• Talk about perspective-taking. Sometimes unkindness comes from misunderstandings, stress, or poor choices—not malice.

• Encourage use of school supports when needed. If the behavior becomes repeated or harmful, help your child report it to a trusted adult at school.

Together, we can help students develop healthy communication skills and learn when to handle conflict independently—and when to seek help.

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