6th Grade News

Math

Google Classroom Code: o6tt5hlg 

Chapter 2 Test Wednesday October 29

I have noticed that our middle schoolers could use some practice with their math facts. I have started them on a program called Xtra Math where they will need to pass each level throughout the year. This program will start them on addition and work through subtraction, multiplication and division. It should only take about 10 minutes a day and we will be working on it in class. If you would like them to be able to access it at home and have you attached to it as well to see their progress please let me know!

Finance Fridays: 

**When we are able to fit it in with our schedule we spend Fridays focusing on different Finance topics. The first unit that 6th grade will be working through is a unit called Money in our Lives where we will take a look at personal finance decisions, tradeoffs, as well as be able to explore ideas about what their future life may look like.

Language Arts

Google Classroom Code: frs7zove

• Helping Verbs Quiz (ask your child to sing your song): October 8

• There will also be a Prepositions test on Ocotber 8.  This is NOT something that students need to study for.  It is open note and they just need to use their skills.

Science

Google Classroom Code: bf52azfb

• Chapter 3 Quiz: 10/31

• Mineral Cube Project (starting Monday, 10/27): Students will be creating a cube for an upcoming on minerals project. Please have your child bring in:

★ Cardboard (enough for a 6 sided cube - each side should be at least 4 inches or longer)

★ Wrapping paper, fun colored or patterned paper, or construction paper

★ Ribbon, string, or something similar to hang the cube

Note: I will provide some generic supplies for students who need them, such as twine or yarn and simple cardstock or construction paper.

Bible

Google Classroom Code: 63jy5pod

Review sheet going home: October 30

Test: November 6

History

Google Classroom Code: 77gulecl

Chapter 2-Ancient River Valley Civilizations Test-Tuesday, October 28

Spanish

NOTE: Spanish is only one semester and each grade has been split into two sections.  If your student has Tech this semester, they will not have Spanish until the 2nd semester.

Google Classroom Code: runc5sjf

Current Unit: Weather, Days, Months, and Seasons

Upcoming Events: 

• DUE Oct. 21 - Vocab Picture Sheet for 9 weather phrases from our new unit. On a sheet of white printer paper, draw a picture of each phrase, color it, and write it in Spanish. No English is needed but your picture does need to be well drawn and clearly demonstrate exactly what the sentence says. Chromebooks may be used but only with specific permission. 

• TEST - Thursday, Nov. 6

Special Announcements: Muchas gracias to everyone who donated recycled materials! This was a super fun unit! :)

Art

*We are working on our pet portrait paintings in class.