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ELAR
We have now finished our Grammar Keepers project in Pear Deck. This week, we will be doing a review, then a test on Grammar Keepers and parts of speech Friday.
I have provided parts of speech and Grammar Keepers review materials on Google Classroom for students to use as needed (beyond what we have already done in class). Students will be expected to know them going forward in writing lessons.
As we go into 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.
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 close this unit out with a lesson on how to solve 2 step inequalities. Students will then review and take the end of the unit exam.
7th HAM
Students will review and tae the end of the unit exam. Friday we will explore circles.
Homework
Until STAAR, students will have STAAR Review for HW every week. It will be 10 questions with a notes page attached for reference.
6H - Numerical Representations STAAR Review HW
7H - Numerical Representations STAAR Review 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 - Cancelled Due to Early Release.
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 are starting on our chemistry unit, which in the past, has been THE most anticipated content amongst our DATA 6th graders!
This is a fun and informative unit with LOTS of hands-on explorations!
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 1/26/2024
This week we are finishing up our investigation into cultural diffusion. We will have a Mini Unit assessment on Fri. the 26th and a Map Quiz over South American countries on Wed. the 24th.
We will begin Unit 4 next week:)
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
Students have been doing fantastic on their Sketchup lessons this year, so most of them have not only constructed their Simple Houses but have also started on this week's activity - applying colors and textures to "paint" their models. The ability to paint a single window's 29 faces and have every window in the house change at the same time has served to highlight the power of Components in 3D modeling. Many students have leveraged the powerful Materials tools to quickly and efficiently design more than one painted version of their house, even creating their own little neighborhoods. Now it's time to learn how to show off their hard work by setting Scenes (different viewing angles) and record a brief video that animates from one scene to the next. Unfortunately, we will have to use a screen capture program to make this video since only the Pro version of Sketchup is able to easily export MP4 files. We just like to think of it as an opportunity to add yet another skill to our toolbox!
~ Mr. Hicks ~ (mhicks4@neisd.net)