DATA 6th Grade Newsletter

   We have now started our biography unit. Each 6th grader should have chosen and acquired a book about a real person of their choice, living or dead, and be reading it. These can include biographer-written biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. We went to the school library to check out biographies last week, but, if your student didn't find something on the person they want to read about there, we know there are lots of other ways to find books. Parents, any and all help you could give your student with this will be much appreciated.

  Students should have access to their book or ebook at school, as we will be having certain SSR days dedicated to biographies only. 

  To end this unit on January 22nd, each student will dress up as the person about whom they have read and present for three minutes, including questions.

   Homework for ELAR is once per week, assigned on Mondays, and due on Fridays. Through January, it will be found on BrainPOP. Classwork not finished in class can usually be taken home to finish for homework as well.      

    I have classroom assignments represented on Google Classroom, even if they are pencil and paper assignments. This should be the first stop for any student who misses a day of class.

     Each student should be reading a self-chosen book for at least 200 minutes per week. 45-60 of these minutes will happen in class each week, but the other 150+ should happen at home, hopefully spread out over the week in 20-30 minute (or more) chunks. 

    The best way to contact me is through email but I am also on our 6th Grade Remind. rwayme@neisd.net

HAM

Students will start the new unit by exploring the rules of parallel lines cut by a transversal and exterior angles. Then on Friday students will solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. 

Students have a MAP test Tuesday and Wednesday so we will use those days as work days so kids can catch up if needed. 

Honors

Students will start their new unit over multiplicative and additive relationships in tables and graphs. 

Students have a MAP test Tuesday and Wednesday so we will use those days as work days so kids can catch up if needed. 

Extensions/Extra Credit:

Delta Math Extensions are back!!!!

Students will now have access to their assigned extension lessons.  Students will now work on these extension activities if they have time in class after their current lessons.  

I will use their progress to help boost their grades at the end of the grading period. 

Homework

Homework is usually given out Monday and it's due Friday. If there is a short week, I will adjust the deadline. 

HAM:  Mean Absolute Deviation HW

Honors:  Measurement Conversion HW

Tutoring :

Tuesday 3:40 to 4:30 - help with homework, lessons, or need to catch up on work. (7H & 6H).

Friday 3:40 to 4:30 - Make up quizzes and tests Only (7H & 6H)

Students MUST let me know a week ahead of time if they will stay for tutoring so I can make sure to have the appropriate work available. If I need your student to stay for tutoring, I will reach out. 

I can be reached via remind and email:jstarr1@neisd.net

--Mrs. Starr-Burt--

PLEASE CHECK YOUR STUDENT'S GOOGLE CLASSROOM for SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES! Students should be able to earn at least the 5 required by Winter/Christmas Break!!!!:)

This week we will continue to explore various religions and belief systems as we continue our study of culture throughout the world. We will be having a map test over the Midwest States of America on Dec. 13th. Please have your student share the Seterra link with you!

Tutorial times: Students who are in need of finishing up or have a quick question about an assignment can come in Mon - Fri during homeroom PODS (7:45-8:15 am). They will need to check in with their homeroom teacher first before coming to my room.

For students needing more guidance or remediation, I am available Mondays after school from 3:40-4:30 pm by appointment.

Group B Chicken Tenders meet this week!

Chicken/Garden Club Thurs. 3:40-4:30 pm. Club will be cancelled on Thursdays that we have early dismissal or bad weather(rain).

Service Hours - due March 31, 2025. 6th graders need to earn 5 hours before that time.  Students will need to log their hours in Skyward. Skyward is a great online tool to track hours so that family sees totals from home too.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or are in need of anything! You can reach me on Remind or email: bdavil@neisd.net

-Ms. Stubbins :)

Week 16: 

Welcome to December and the last 3 weeks of the second grading period! We will end our first semester right before we take our Winter break. 

We will continue and finish our tour within  Google Workspace and culminate with a Google App project to finish 2024. Always check your Google Classroom for your assignments and stay up to date with the deadlines. 

Your typing/keyboarding skills are becoming stronger. You are learning how to utilize your home row without looking at your keys very well. Your "muscle memory" is getting stronger. Great job, everyone!  We will continue improving our typing skills with other activities and assessments as we end and begin our semesters. 

Tutoring appointments can be made ahead of time if you need the extra help. Just plan to meet any morning during POD time in Room 2414. Please make arrangements with me and your POD teacher.

Happy Holidays!!

~Mr. Garcia

- Mr. Hicks (mhicks4@neisd.net)