Dear Parents,
Conferences are almost here. Be sure to check your scheduled time and bring your student with you. We love to celebrate their successes. If you have a scheduling conflict, please call to reschedule asap.
In math we just completed Unit 1, which was data analysis. We are moving onto place value, working with decimals and powers of 10. Also, please remind students to bring their Math Mates on Thursdays. They have one week to complete them.
In social studies we have recently completed a competition among groups to learn about and prepare a presentation about the Legislative Branch. Wow, they were fabulous. Much emphasis was put on creativity, content and accuracy. This week we are working in partners to research the Executive Branch. They have to design a “hat” that the president wears, representing a job that he does, as well as write an instructional manual of how to be a successful president. We are filming these on Wednesday. It proves to be an interesting assignment.
In science we are taking a break from Ecosystems and moving into Earth’s surfaces. We are studying layers of the Earth, volcanoes and minerals. Check out their web pages and new science terms they have posted.
In writing we are almost done with instructional writing. They have worked hard trying to stay on topic, and keep their writing in second person perspective. One of our new targets is temporal transitions, and they are getting the hang of using them. They are also getting really good at including complex sentences in their writing.
Both classes are focusing on author’s purpose and character traits in our reading groups. Some students are getting double doses of strategies based on the most recent Acuity data. A few are getting some extra help in fluency and phrasing from a resources teacher. We are trying very hard to make sure each child receives individual attention during our reading time.
We ask that your student leave their water bottles at home from now on. The water bottles have become a constant source of disruption in both classes. Students leave them on their desks, or counter for weeks (disgustingly filthy), they roll all over the floor, they leak, they end up getting their school books wet in their backpacks when they leak, they leave them in the other sixth grade room, and they drink out of them all day long which makes the trips to the restroom-numerous. We have a drinking fountain in our rooms, so this shouldn’t be an inconvenience to anyone. Thank you for supporting this decision.
Don’t forget conferences, and don’t forget our Halloween party on Monday, Oct 31 at 9:15-10:45am.
Mr. Lupo
Mrs. Story
Conferences are almost here. Be sure to check your scheduled time and bring your student with you. We love to celebrate their successes. If you have a scheduling conflict, please call to reschedule asap.
In math we just completed Unit 1, which was data analysis. We are moving onto place value, working with decimals and powers of 10. Also, please remind students to bring their Math Mates on Thursdays. They have one week to complete them.
In social studies we have recently completed a competition among groups to learn about and prepare a presentation about the Legislative Branch. Wow, they were fabulous. Much emphasis was put on creativity, content and accuracy. This week we are working in partners to research the Executive Branch. They have to design a “hat” that the president wears, representing a job that he does, as well as write an instructional manual of how to be a successful president. We are filming these on Wednesday. It proves to be an interesting assignment.
In science we are taking a break from Ecosystems and moving into Earth’s surfaces. We are studying layers of the Earth, volcanoes and minerals. Check out their web pages and new science terms they have posted.
In writing we are almost done with instructional writing. They have worked hard trying to stay on topic, and keep their writing in second person perspective. One of our new targets is temporal transitions, and they are getting the hang of using them. They are also getting really good at including complex sentences in their writing.
Both classes are focusing on author’s purpose and character traits in our reading groups. Some students are getting double doses of strategies based on the most recent Acuity data. A few are getting some extra help in fluency and phrasing from a resources teacher. We are trying very hard to make sure each child receives individual attention during our reading time.
We ask that your student leave their water bottles at home from now on. The water bottles have become a constant source of disruption in both classes. Students leave them on their desks, or counter for weeks (disgustingly filthy), they roll all over the floor, they leak, they end up getting their school books wet in their backpacks when they leak, they leave them in the other sixth grade room, and they drink out of them all day long which makes the trips to the restroom-numerous. We have a drinking fountain in our rooms, so this shouldn’t be an inconvenience to anyone. Thank you for supporting this decision.
Don’t forget conferences, and don’t forget our Halloween party on Monday, Oct 31 at 9:15-10:45am.
Mr. Lupo
Mrs. Story
