GSMS

6th Grade Newsletter

September 1, 2025

WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

- In Language Arts, students will make inferences about the author's purpose based on the way they use different organizational structures within an informational text.

- In Math, students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.

- In Accelerated Math, students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. The unit test will be on Thursday. Friday, the ratios unit will begin.

- In Science, students will plan and carry out an investigation of the properties of minerals and how minerals contribute to rock composition and construct an explanation of how to classify rocks by their formation and how rocks change through geologic processes. The test will be on Tuesday, 9/9.

- In Social Studies, students will compare and contrast how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia impact trade and affect where people live by analyzing graphs and diagrams.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - No School

Tuesday - A Day

Wednesday - B Day

Thursday - A Day

Friday - B Day

dates to remember

September 1 - No School in Observance of Labor Day
September 2 - Progress Reports Emailed
September 8 - PTSA Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Loganville
September 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
September 16 - Progress Reports Emailed
September 17 - PTSA Spirit Night at Bruster's in Snellville
September 18 - Title I Parent Meeting at 6:30 in the Media Center and Virtually (Link TBD)
September 19 - DLD
September 22 - 26 - Comet Homecoming Spirit Week
- Monday: Multicolor Monday (Tie-Dye)
- Tuesday: Tacky Tuesday
- Wednesday: Wild Hair Wednesday
- Thursday: Throwback Thursday (Decades Day)
- Friday: Comet Spirit Day
September 25 - Title I ESOL in GCPS Meeting in Room 1.077 (Lower Level) at 5:15 , Hispanic Heritage Month Family Night in the Gym at 6:00
September 30 - Progress Reports Printed and Sent Home

Ms. Bell's Briefings

Thank you to all of the families who were able to attend our Curriculum Night. It is one of my favorite events of the year, as it allows teachers and families to connect over your students. This helps in building relationships between school and home, strengthening the connections made at Open House, and answering questions that parents have about the nuances of middle school. It was so nice to see so many smiling faces.

If you were unable to attend Curriculum Night, I encourage you to reach out to your child's teachers to see what information you missed. They will be happy to share the information with you and answer an questions you may have.

In addition, the document below was shared with parents at Curriculum Night. It contains information as well as direct phone numbers that may help you as you need assistance.

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