November 2 - 6, 2026

Advanced Math: 

This week we worked with writing and solving inequalities. We will have a test over Inequalities on Tuesday November 10th. 

 6 Math:

This week we introduced ratios! We practiced with ratios with a Fruit Loop lab and we learned about equivalent ratios, how they relate and how to find them. 

Reading

This week we are focusing on test taking strategies for Part A / Part B type questions where students make an inference in Part A and choose evidence to support it in Part B. 

Writing

We started spelling this week! We will normally test at the end of the week, but given this is the first week, we will test next Friday to give them more time to prepare and acclimate. 

We also finished our informtional writing introductions. I will grade them over the course of Saturday and Sunday before moving into drafting our body paragraphs next week. 

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

I have created a shared Google drive for the students that houses all of our most current ELA resources to help guide them in their work, and it also has resources and links for additional vocabulary practice. Your child is more than welcome to log on and show you! Also in this drive is a document of class and homework assignments and due dates. HERE is the link to help your child stay on top of what we are doing in class and when it should be completed. 

Science

I am back! We will be beginning a new unit. Friday we learned how to use microscopes. Our new unit is about cells and the human body.

As always, reach out with any questions 🙂

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Mrs. Wecker

Geography

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*A MOUSE & HEADPHONES WOULD BE HELPFUL

During this election week, we continue to learn about the USA! We are shifting into the regions of the US. There are different "types" of regions like cultural (based on dialect and foods eaten), then there is geographical (based on topography and features of the land), JUST TO NAME A COUPLE!

In Geography, students are wrapping up work with landforms and are engaging in a brief reading activity studying mythology and cryptid stories from around the world. We are analyzing a world map and how different cultures create legends and stories to tell about their beliefs.

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