Science Fair Project Update

Please make sure that you are working on your Science Fair Project during the break.  Remember that it is due the week we get back.

Congratulations!

Our 6th grade scholars did it!  They met the goal of 3,600 point on AR by today!  Our principal and assistant principal will each eat a bug this afternoon!  Watch for pictures to be posted!
Update: Here are pictures from the bug eating!

Homework During the Break

Today your scholar brought home their homework assignment for the break. They are making a Penguin Craftivity. It consists of 6 penguins, each penguin is for a different paragraph. Once scholars have written their 6 paragraphs, they will cut them out, glue them together and bring them back to school for a Writing Grade. This will count for their Publishing/Projects portion of their writing grade. Below are pictures of the instructions and each of the 6 penguin pages. Each penguin has a different set of instructions. All paragraphs should be 5 sentences.  Also remember that your Science Fair Projects are due on the Wednesday that we return, January 14, 2015.

Homework the Week of December 15th

Below you will see a copy of your scholar's agenda for the week.  All of the homework was sent home last Friday and is due this Thursday, except for Think It Through #19, that is due on Wednesday.  We will be taking our tests this week on Wednesday as well.

LearnZillion and Front Row Lessons

Are you struggling with positive and negative fractions and decimals and locating them on the number line?  There several videos on LearnZillion to help you out.  There are also lessons on Front Row.  When you log into Front Row, choose The Number System section.  Remember we are working on Ratios and Proportions, The Number System or Numbers in Base Ten.

Science Fair Project Update

Your scholar has now brought home a Science Fair board that was purchased for them by the school.  Scholars should be in the process of constructing the board with the proper labels.  Labels will be given to each of them this week.  Make sure you refer the packet you were given in the beginning that shows you how to put it together.  Below are a few pictures of example projects.

AR Challenge Update

Our Goal: 3,600 points

So Far We've Earned: 2,606 points

We NEED: 994 points to reach our goal!
We are almost there!

Homework for the Week of December 8th

Below you will find a picture of your scholar's agenda listing their homework for the week.   Friday, December 12th is Holiday Spirit Day.  Scholars can dress in their favorite holiday clothing.  NO PJs please.  That will be on a different day.

Science Project Update

Scholars should be drawing conclusions about their experiments.  If you are staying on track with the schedule, you will be done on time.  Good luck!

Book Orders

On Monday your scholar brought home book order forms.  All forms are due with money by Friday, December 5th.  I plan to order all of the books on Friday so that they are here by the time we go on vacation.  This is an inexpensive way to encourage your scholar to read and build their love of books and their library at the same time.  Please make all checks payable to Scholastic Book Club.

STEM Activity Donations

Season’s Greetings STEM Challenge

In December, 6^th grade scholars will be completing a holiday themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenge.  Here are some possible supplies that we would like to have donated in order to make the challenge a success.  Please help us out with whatever donations you can.  Thank you.

Paperclips

Mini marshmallows

Uncooked spaghetti noodles

Straws

Tape

Yarn

Marbles

Aluminum foil

Paper/Styrofoam cups

Empty paper towel/toilet paper tubes

Agenda for the Week of December 1st

Below you will find a copy of what your scholar's agenda should look like.

Homework Week of December 1, 2014

1. Homework packet, signed is due Friday
2. Think Different Frame - Buzz Aldrin is due Wednesday
3. Think it Through #17 is due Thursday
4. AR Reading log, signed is due Friday
5. Math Exit Tickets/Sheets will be due the following day they are given (there should be 1 per night)
6. Informational Brochure or Poster (scholar's choice and I gave every scholar the paper for the project) about the history of the penny is due Friday, please refer to the Evaluation of the Penny activity we completed Monday in class if you have questions.
The website you can visit for more information is:
http://coins.about.com/od/famousrarecoinprofiles/a/lincoln_cents.htm

This is the Think Different Frame that is due on Wednesday.

Math - Lesson 8

Below are the pictures from our Math lesson today.  We are on Module 3, Lesson 8.  Today we worked on Ordering Integers and Other Rational Numbers. Please use these pages to help you with your Exit ticket tonight.  It is due tomorrow morning.

Science Fair Update

All scholars should make a list of materials needed for their science fair project and gather those materials.  You should decide and list all off the procedures to be used.  Scholars should start experiments or your investigations now and collect the data.  If you have been following the outline I sent home you should be right on track.  Make sure you ask any questions you have in the next week or two.  All of you experiments will be due soon!  REMEMBER this project is worth 100 points in your science grade for the second semester.  It is vital that you do well!

Vacation Reminders

Please continue to log into Lexia and Front Row while we are on vacation. They are a great way to practice your skills while we are off. Plus, some of you are so close to passing a level or finishing the program in Lexia. Continue reading. Any books you finish over break you can test on in December when we come back. Also, don't forget to finish your John Wilkes Booth Selfie Project.  It is due on the Monday when we return.

Science Fair Projects

By now all scholars should be developing a purpose and hypothesis and should be conducting their research on the internet or public library.  Vacation time is a good time to head over to the library and get some research done.  You do not want to fall behind on this project.  I look forward to hearing all about your research when we return to school. 

Homework Week of November 11th

Below you will find a picture of our agenda for this week.  Your scholar's agenda should look the same.

Math - The Opposite of a Number's Opposite

Today we learned how to find the opposite of a number and the opposite of the opposite of a number.  Below you will find pictures of our lesson in case you need help with the Exit ticket for tonight's homework.

The Grand Coulee Dam

We are currently working on argumentative writings in sixth grade.  We have been learning about The Grand Coulee Dam for one of these writings.  Many scholars have asked about the history of The Grand Coulee Dam.  Below you will find a link to the website the government has for the history of The Grand Coulee Dam.
http://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/history/index.html

Math Module 3, Lesson 3

Today in math we completed Module 3, Lesson 3.  Below you will find the pictures of our lesson in case you need them for a reference for the homework tonight.  Tonight's homework is Lesson 3 Exit Ticket.

Science Fair Papers

Today your child will bring home the two packets below.  They do not have to use the Science Fair Notebook packet, but the MUST have a Science Fair notebook turned in with their project.  They can use this packet for their notebook or use it as a guide.  The second packet that they will bring home today should look familiar.  This is their own copy of the Science Experiment Project.  They need to use this or handwrite out their own copy.  Their notes must be handwritten, not typed.  Please remember to take pictures of your experiment as you are conducting them.  You will use those for your notebook and boards.

Writing Checklist

Below you will see your scholar's "Checklist for Editing Writing."  This is the checklist that they need to use from now on when they are turning in a writing for class.  Please go through this with your child so that you are both aware of how they will be graded from this point forward.  Thank you!

Homework Week of November 3, 2014

Below you will find a picture of what your scholar's agenda should look like.  These are the items that are due this week plus any unfinished classwork.

Science Fair Problem to Investigate

Today your scholar brought home their "Science Fair Problem to Investigate" sheets.  They are to figure out the question they want to answer with their Science Fair Project and write it down on the paper.  All papers are due on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.  They do earn a grade for this, and their grade will go down 1 level each day it is late.  Below you will find pictures of both the English and Spanish copies of the form.

Module 3 Lesson 2

Here are the pictures from today's math lesson on positive and negative numbers.

Positive and Negative Numbers

We have started a new module in math.  We are learning about positive and negative numbers.  Below are pictures from yesterday's lesson.

Science Fair!

It is that time of year again!  Science Fair Time!  Every scholar is required to complete a Science Fair project of their own this year.  This will account for 100 points of their Science grade.  Please take time to do every step with focus and care.  Today your scholar brought home a Science Fair packet that includes everything you need to get started on selecting your project.  Please sign the top page and return it tomorrow with your scholar.  The paper is worth 4 points and their score will go down 1 grade level every day the paper is late.  Below are pictures of the sheet I need returned in English and Spanish.  I also have included pictures of the Dates for the Science Fair.

Book Orders

I sent home Scholastic Book Club order forms for anyone who would like to order.  This is an excellent way to inexpensively build up your child’s home library.  You can order online with our class code: DV6L4 or you may order using these forms.  Order forms and money are due by Friday, November 7, 2014.  Please make checks payable to “Scholastic Book Club."  If you send cash, please note that the school and I are not responsible for lost money sent to school.  You may combine the totals from the book orders.  

Biomes Videos

Have a listen to this Biomes Song:

Here is a video about Ecosystems and Biomes:

An introduction to Biomes:

Free Books! Free Pizza!

I am very excited to let you know that your scholar was able to choose a book of their choice today for free!  This was made possible through a grant that CJUSD was awarded.  Our district was awarded 12,000 books for free and they were divided up this weekend between 25 schools.  Ask your scholar to share their book with you.  Enjoy reading together!

Your scholar also brought home a certificate for a Free Individual Pizza from Shakey's today.  Enjoy!

Homework Week of October 27th

Above you will see a copy of what your scholar's agenda should look like.  This is our homework for the week. Any unfinished work will also be considered homework.

Math Intervention Program

A few students are bringing home a permission slip to join our before school math intervention program.    Please return permission slips by next Wednesday.  If they cannot attend please email me or write me a note so I can invite another student in their place.  Thank you!

Update on the 180 Day Project

I have enjoyed doing a separate tab/page for the 180 Day Project so far this year.  I am noticing that I am posting the same pictures on both the home page and the 180 Day Project page, so I have decided to just post the pictures here on the home page for the rest of the year.  I will leave the 180 Day Project tab open so you can refer back to it in case you go there for certain items.  Thanks!

Homework Week of October 20th

ELA Packet
AR Reading log - 20 minutes per night
Math Fluency
Work on Biomes Google Slides project
Any unfinished work from class
Study for our upcoming tests

Working with Decimals!

This week we are working with decimals.  Click on the link below to work on your decimal skills more.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/decimals-percents/add-sub-decimals.htm

Biomes Projects!

Today we chose our partners for our Biomes Google Slides presentations.  Each group was assigned a Biome listed below.  They were all given the rubric and we had a discussion on what is expected from their projects.  The projects will be due in 3 weeks on November 7, 2014.