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ELAR
This week, we will be exploring informational writing, with a formative assessment next week. We will be continuing to read biographies. Students are encouraged to read their chosen biographies on their own, not just at school. This Friday, December 1st, students will dress up as the real person from their book and introduce themselves in character. Details are on Google classroom. There is an alternate, written option for those who are not able to dress up and present.
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 and Fragments homework on BrainPOP.
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.
MATH
6th Honors
We will start into our Unit 4 with an edpuzzle on Monday as I will be out. Students will continue to complete the lesson on Tuesday. Wednesday we will have the Math MAP test. Thursday and Friday we will finish the week with another lesson.
7th HAM
This week we will start our Unit 5 with an edpuzzle on Monday as I will be out. Students will continue the lesson on Tuesday. Wednesday we will have a MAP test for Math. Thursday and Friday we will finish the week with another lesson.
Homework
6H - Converting Measurements HW 6.4H
7H - Trend Lines and Predictions HW 8.5D
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--
SCIENCE
Following the fall break, we will dive right into Earth's layers and thermal energy. Some fun and interactive labs are in this unit as we move toward learning about plate tectonics!
Tutoring available Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning
7:45-8:15.
Accelerated Tutoring Reminder:
If you received correspondence from me regarding the need for additional tutoring for your student, please remember to have your student attend Monday, Tuesday or Thursday mornings, 7:45-8:15am OR on one of the designated Saturday School dates.
Please email me at knucko@neisd.net if you need additional information regarding this.
If tutoring is needed, I am available every weekday morning (except Wednesdays) from 7:45-8:15. Just please let me know if your child will be in attendance.
Please let me know if you have any questions! I can be reached via Remind or email: knucko@neisd.net
--Mrs. Nuckolls
World Cultures
Week Ending 12/01/2023
This week we will be continuing our exploration of the world's belief systems and holidays that are celebrated.
Reminders:
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 :)
Tech Apps w/ Mr. G
Hi, everyone! Mr. Gonzalez here.
This week's ridiculous name for a Wifi connection is "Hitchhiker's Wifi to the Galaxy" (heh).
I hope everyone had a restful break! We will continue learning Google Sheets tools this week as students finish up their first Pixel Art drawings for this class. Some students have finished more than one idea and the designs are amazing! Please have your students sign into Google Drive and show you what they have been working on. Following this, we will start learning about budgeting and make a budget for a dream vacation. Please have your student log into Google Classroom and show you their work. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! - Mr. G
Contact: agonza33@neisd.net
Tutoring times:
Mon-Wed 7:45-8:15 AM
Mon-Wed 11:45-12:20PM w/ appointment
Exploring Multimedia
Now that students have a handle on Illustrator's basic tools, we are going to take the "monster" sketch they made for Mr. Wayment in ELAR and re-create it as a vector drawing. The sketches have been scanned provided to the students. They'll place them on an Illustrator artboard and trace their own work, keeping in mind which parts should be on individual layers so they can be animated in the next stage. These are creatures that have been named based on the number of teeth, heads, legs, eyes, tentacles, etc. Some are cute, some are scary, but all of them are unique and imaginative creations!
~ Mr. Hicks ~ (mhicks4@neisd.net)