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6th Grade Newsletter

September 7, 2025

WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

- In Language Arts, students will analyze texts to examine the essential question, How do you find courage in the face of fear?

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

- In Accelerated Math, students will solve problems involving finding equivalent ratios.

- 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. Beginning Wednesday, students will develop models to explain the natural process of weathering, erosion, and deposition.

- In Social Studies, students will identify and describe the similarities and differences between the major religions of Europe: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The test on the Geography of Europe will be on Thursday. The students then begin to learn about historical developments in Europe.

CONNECTIONS

Monday - A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - A Day

Thursday - B Day

Friday - A Day

dates to remember

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 (Click here to join via Teams)
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

we are excited to announce and congratulate the

2025-2026 6th grade student ambassadors!

Our student Ambassadors are leaders who represent our school with pride, kindness, and responsibility.

Please join us in giving a big round of applause to our new ambassadors. We are so proud of you and look forward to the amazing impact you will make this year!

A'nyhia B. Amelia E. Annalia D. Avani M. BiBi K. Christian M. Denham M. Enos D. Gabriella A. Giovanni M. Leon R. Maelly J. Moriyah W. Neelah P. Suzellesa P. Yaneth H. Zephaniah C.

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.

Ms. Bell's Briefings

I have contacted the teacher and have not heard back from them. What are my next steps?

Certainly, contacting your child's teacher with concerns and questions is your first step. Since we do not allow teachers to answer parent calls or emails during instructional time, please allow up to 48 hours for teachers to respond. If the teacher is unable to resolve your concerns given that time frame, contact the grade level counselor or assistant principal. If you would like to meet with Ms. Mutcherson or Ms. Bell in person, the most efficient way to do this is to schedule an appointment by contacting the 6th grade office.

The GCPS district office provides support on the process of who should be contacted for addressing your concerns. Please click on the link to see a graphic of the flowchart: Addressing Concerns at School.

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