DATA 6th Grade Newsletter

  This week, we will be continuing to read biographies. Students are encouraged to read their chosen biographies on their own, not just at school. On November 30th, students will dress up as the real person from their book and introduce themselves in character. More details soon.

   And, of course, each student is writing his or her own memoir, with writing lessons mixed in between installments.  

     Retakes are available for the Adjectives homework on BrainPOP. We will also be having a formative assessment this week.

I have been encouraging your students to talk to you about getting a Bibliotech card. It's free! Here are some links to get you started:

https://bexarbibliotech.org/starthere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4F9d-X6I4U&t=5s

  Homework 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 not Google-based. 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. 45-55 of these minutes will happen in class, but the other 150+ should happen at home, hopefully spread out over the week in 20-30+ minute chunks.  All DATA 6th graders need to always have their own self-chosen book for SSR time in class twice per week, and opportunities to read when finished early. 

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

6th Honors

This week we will close out the unit with the percent of change lesson. We will have the lesson Monday. Students will be expected to complete the edpuzzle lesson Monday in class. Tuesday  students will start the study guide. Wednesday is the MAP test for RDG. Thursday we will test. Friday will be retakes. There will be a Staff vs Student Volleyball game. We will lock down 7th period. This means my 7th and 8th period classes MUST complete the Unit examp Thursday or they will have to come to tutoring Thursday when we come back. 

7th HAM

This week we will close out the unit with the lesson of Random Samples. We will have the lesson Monday. Students will be given the assignment after the lesson.  Students will be given the assignment after the lesson. Students will be expected to complete the edpuzzle lesson Monday in class. Tuesday  students will start the study guide. Thursday we will test. Friday will be retakes. 

Homework

6H -   None

7H - None

Tutoring

Students need to see me and let me know if they need to attend tutoring. If your student needs tutoring for any reason, I will reach out and let you know. 

6H - Thursday -3:40 pm to 4:30 pm. 

7H -Tuesday -3:40 pm to 4:30 pm. 

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

--Mrs. Starr-Burt--

This week we continue to explore the various institutions that shape cultures and culture regions.  We will be looking at the role government, economies, education, and religion play in culture. We will also be exploring the world's more popular religions and belief systems.

Reminders:

Time is running out for students to take a retake on their 50 states quiz. Please have your student see me about attending a tutorial session to complete the retake.

Service opportunities have been posted in DATA 6th Grade Google Classroom. Please have your student show you the various opportunities they have to possibly earn all 5 required hours before the December break:)

Tutorial times are Mondays after school from 3:40-4:30pm and Mon - Wed through homeroom PODS (7:45-8:15am).

Chicken/Garden Club Thurs. 3:40-4:30pm. Club will be cancelled on Thursdays that we have early dismissal.

Service Hours - due April 15th, 2024. 6th graders need to earn 5 hours before that time.  Students will need to log their hours in their Agendas and now can also log them into Skyward so 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 :)

Hi, everyone! Mr. Gonzalez here. 

This week's ridiculous name for a Wifi connection is "Abraham Linksys" (heh). This week we are beginning to use Google Sheets by going over some of the history of spreadsheets as well as learning how to format Google Sheets and create pixel art. In this unit, students will be learning how to use formulas to create budgets and how to use conditional formatting to create art. Aftger editing practice budgets, students will be planning an international trip using Google Sheets and Google Explore to learn about how to account for currency exchange! Please ask your student to share what they are working on.

Contact: agonza33@neisd.net

Tutoring times:

Mon-Wed 7:45-8:15 AM

Mon-Wed 11:45-12:20PM w/ appointment

~ Mr. Hicks ~  (mhicks4@neisd.net)