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ELAR
This week,we will be turning our attention to informational and persuasive/argumentative writing.
If parents could encourage and facilitate their students to listen to or watch a reasonably unbiased newscast on a regular basis, it would definitely enhance their experience in this unit.
Also, we have been reviewing the parts of speech, so that we have a common language to talk about writing. Students should have learned thes in elementary school, but some schools did a better job than others and some students don't remember everything. We have been reviewing in class, and I have provided review materials on Google Classroom for students to use as needed. There will be a quiz, and students will be expected to know them going forward in writing lessons.
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
This week we will explore how to solve two step equations. We will end the week with a CFA over modeling and solving one step equations and inequalities.
7th HAM
This week we will close our unit by exploring dilations and measurements. We will end the week with a CFA over dilations.
Homework
6H - A Maze of Solutions HW
7H - Effects of Transformations HW
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
We will wrap up our plate tectonics unit this week with an end of unit assessment on Wednesday. A review will be given on Tuesday, following the day off from school. If your student would like any extra studying time, please have them come to tutoring on Tuesday morning at 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 1/19/2024
This week we are finishing up our investigation into cultural diffusion. Next week we will have a Mini Unit assessment on Tues. the 23rd and a Map Quiz over South American countries on Wed. the 24th.
Students have also been assigned their Part 1 of their Create a World project. Students have been tasked with designing and creating a world based on a theme of their choosing. Part 1 is due Fri. Feb. 2nd. Please encourage your student to show you their progress!
Please check your student's Service Hours. If your student has 5 or more hours please have them see me.
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.
Tutorial times are Mondays after school from 3:40-4:30pm and Mon - Wed through homeroom PODS 7:45-8:15 am. (Except for holidays when school is out or we have early dismissal.)
Chicken/Garden Club Thurs. 3:40-4:30pm. Club will be cancelled on Thursdays that we have early dismissal.
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
Hello! This week's ridiculous WiFi name is "Connection Lost" (heh).
In the next section of our Digital Citizenship unit, we learning about safe online practices such as creating strong passwords, keeping private information private, and being aware of unsafe activities to avoid online. Please have your student log into Google Classroom and show you their study guide they made last week and the current terms in our Passwords blooket so you can see what skills they will be tested on. - Mr. G Tutoring Times: Mon 7:45-8:30, Fri 11:45-12:30 Contact: agonza33@neisd.net
Exploring Multimedia
Last week we got the hang of navigating in 3D space using a mouse and keyboard, as well as how to enter precise measurements in constructing models. The ability to be absolutely exact with our dimensions is what makes Sketchup truly useful.
This week we begin construction of a Simple House. The minimum requirements are very straightforward but again, precision is key and measurements will be taken as their houses are graded. One of the most important concepts they are learning (besides how important keyboard shortcuts are!) is the use of "components", grouped objects that, when copied, can all be modified at the same time. Our four-paned windows have 29 individual faces and each of 6 walls must have a window, so students who do NOT use components would end up spending an enormous amount of time trying to paint all of those surfaces!
~ Mr. Hicks ~ (mhicks4@neisd.net)