!!!News Flash!!!
Reminders: November 2008
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11/21/08 – Religion Test, Monday, November 24,
2008, take your religion books home/please study.
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11/19/08- Language
Arts- Book Assignment given in class today. 6th grade will be reading
the novel:“Because of Winn
Dixie” by K. DiCamillo. Please review this assignment sheet at home.
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11/18/08- Music
Assignment given in class today, Tuesday,
November 18, 2008, “Exploring Seasonal Songs”: Assignment:
Finding Out About Family Traditions. Please review Projects and Checkpoints
page for more details.
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11/17/08- Graded work returned today, Monday, November
17, 2008, please review (8)eight graded assignments in all, including the 3x5
vocabulary cards and the “Saints” assignment in the Personal Journal. Please
check the Take Home Folder for assignments that require a signature for work
80% and below. Note: The Looking for Chemicals Assignment Sheet was given in
class today, please review it at home.
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11/14/08 – Science
Unit 1 Chapter Test “Properties and Change” Friday, November 21, 2008, Saxon Math
Assessment Lessons 1-10 Wednesday,
November 19, 2008.
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11/12/08- The Topic
3, Lesson 2 - Science Assignment Sheet: “Looking for Chemicals” will be given
on Monday, November 17, 2008. Please check the science journal/ and the
Projects and Checkpoints page (below) for details.
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11/10/08- Graded work returned today, (Monday,
November 10, 2008),please check the Take Home Folder for the Social Studies
Test-part 1 and 2, The Einstein Science Quiz, and The Science Journals for the
Elements Assignments grade. Please review and sign all papers 80% and below.
Thank you for your involvement.
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11/4/08 – Music Class: Artwork Expression
Assignment assigned today, due date Tuesday, November 11, 2008. See Checkpoints and Projects page.
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11/3/08- Graded work returned today, (Monday, November 03, 2008), please check the Take Home Folder.
Report Card Conference this week (Wednesday, Thursday) these are also 12:30 Dismissal times for students. Please
review the St. Jerome’s Website.
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10/31/08 Note:
The Science Elements Assignments are due Thursday,
November 6, 2008. All students
should have made a selection by today, Friday,
October 31, 2008.
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10/30/08- Social
Studies Test, Monday,
November 3, 2008, Unit 1 Chapter 1. Please study pgs 8-31, your
journals, and workbook pages 3,4,5,6,7 and 8. Please
Checkpoints and Projects page for updates.
Einstein Quiz scheduled for the week of November 3, 2008.
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10/28/08- Graded work returned today,
(Tuesday,Oct.28,2008)Vocabulary Quiz, Math journals returned assignments graded and 3x5 cards
returned Monday, Oct. 27th. Math
Reminder: Please a “12 in. Ruler” on Wednesday,Oct.
29th for Linear Measurements assignment. Please check the Projects and Checkpoints
Page for updates.
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10/23/08- Report
Card Conference Appointment Letters sent home today, please check the Take
Home Folder to confirm your scheduled appointment time. Graded work returned today. Please review the
Personal Journals- Personal Narratives graded. The Science Quiz was returned today,Thursday(10/23/08).
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10/21/08-Graded work returned, Tuesday, October 21,
2008,please check the Take Home Folder, for 3x5 cards, and the Vocabulary Quiz
and the Science journals were graded.
The Science Quiz will be returned on Thursday, October 23, 2008, please
look for it on Thursday. Please check for a signature bar if a grade of 80% or
below was earned.
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10/14/08 – Graded work returned, Monday, October 14,
2008, please check the Take Home Folder, for the 3x5 cards, the Vocabulary Quiz
and the Social Studies Venn Diagrams all returned today. Please check for a
signature bar if a grade of 80% or below was earned.
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10/7/08 – Report
Card Conference letters sent home today. Please RSVP as soon as possible to
receive the most desired 1st or 2nd choice. All requests should be
returned no later than Thursday, October 16, 2008.
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10/6/08 – Graded work returned, Monday, October 06,
2008, please check the Take Home Folder, the L.A.B. books, Science journals,
and the Scientist Biographies which were all returned today. Please check for
signature bars if a grade of 80% and below was earned, please sign those
assignments and return October 7,
2008. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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10/1/08- Field
Trip Reminders sent home for information regarding the 6th Field
trip. Please review the Weekly Reminders found on the St. Jerome’s Website.
Projects & Checkpoints
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Language Arts: 11/19/08 -Book Assignment 6th grade
will be reading the novel “Because of Winn Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo.
Each student should bring their novel to school on Tuesday. November 25, 2008. Please review the Language Arts letter with
your child at home for other details.
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Reading/Language Arts: Reading – Writing
Workshop/Mini-lesson writing your own original
Story. Group collaboration efforts will
be assessed. (CW) Tuesday
11/18/08 thru Tuesday
11/25/08. Extensions given; if necessary. Students must develop the
plot, setting, main/minor characters, a story problem and solution using the
story model: “Inderia the Magnificant”
see page #182-185 and use L.A.B. pgs 85-86.
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Music: 11/18/08-“Exploring Seasonal Songs”: Assignment:
Finding Out About Family Traditions. Each student should ask their parents or
relatives about traditions they celebrate and write down learned information for
class. Due date for this assignment is Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
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Science: 11/21/08 -Unit 1,
Chapter Test “Properties and Change” Test Prep worksheets given in class (11/17/08) used for CW/HW Monday- Thursday. Please Study at Home and listen for Answers
in class.
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Math: 11/19/08 -Saxon Math Assessment Lesson 1-10
Practice Assignments given in class, please study at
home nightly.
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Science: 11/17/08 – Topic 3,
Lesson 2: “Looking for Chemicals” Assignment Sheet given today. Due Date:
Monday, November 24th. Working with a parent or an adult, students
will compile a list of chemicals found at home. Students should arrange their
work using a table or list that shows the common name for each chemical, the
science name for their chemical and then shows its chemical formula. Example: Chemical formula: NaCl, Chemical name: Sodium Chloride, Common name: Salt.
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Spelling/Vocabulary Test : Tuesday, November 11, 2008-Unit 4. Please study pages 30-33 in the workbook and
Practice Assignments A,B to prepare for the test.
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Mucis Class: 11/4/08 – Music Artwork Expression Assignment,
“A Celebration of Thanksgiving” Display your work on a
81/2 x 11 sheet of paper, use Fall colors, be creative, it can be a “collage”
use your imagination. Example: Leaves of
different colors are a possibility. NO
Computer Art/ All original work please! Due Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
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Social Studies: 10/30/08- Please study for the Unit 1, Chapter 1
Test for Monday,
November 03, 2008. See pgs 8-31, use your journals, and workbook pages
3,4,5,6,7, and 8.
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Science: 10/27/08 -Einstein
Quiz, please notes and DVD shown in class 10/27/08 and 11/3/08.
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Science:10/27/08 – (Monday)
Science Assignment Sheet given project “Naming the Elements”. Please review and
then note that assignments are due: November 6th and should be
completed in the science journals.
Students should select their Element and state there choice NLT (no
later than) Friday,
October 31, 2008. All assignments should be presented on time during
the science class and should be written in the students own words and (small)pictures identifying the selected element can be
included.
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Math: 10/27/08- (Monday)
Please bring a 12 inch Ruler to class Wednesday,
October 29, 2008.
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Reading: 10/20/08- Theme 2: “In Search Of the Real Me”- Materials
needed for class Thursday,
October 23, 2008- “Making a Collage” will be our special project. Students will need magazines and personal
photographs (if possible) to assemble their collage. Tag board will be provided in class. Students may bring their materials anytime
before Thursday.
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Reading: 10/9/08 - Reading/Writing Workshop Assignment:
Writing a Personal Narrative, (Personal Journals needed and the Reading Anthology
see pages 100-107 and also, read “Surviving Epilepsy” pgs 108-109). Please use
the Assignment sheets given in class today.
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Math: 10/2/08 – Saxon
Math Folders needed 3 (three)-pronged folder should include the Saxon Student
Reference Guide and about 50 sheets of notebook paper. Folders will be checked
during the week of October 6, 2008.
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Science: 9/22/08 – Science Quiz- Wednesday, September 24, 2008, “Be A
Scientist” materials needed
for study include the Study page completed in class today, the
Science Journals and the Science Textbooks.
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Science: 9/18/08 – “Scientist Biography Assignment”
given Thursday, September 18, Due date Thursday, October 2, 2008, please the
review the Assignment sheet given in class and at Back-To-School Night. Please
note: that this assignment should be type-written (12pt-Arial Font), be
presented in a Report Cover, and include 3-4 paragraphs or more (6-7 sentences
each paragraph- written in your own words).
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Music Assignment: 9/16/08 -Focus: “Understanding Nursery Rhymes”
Please write(or type) the words to a favorite Nursery
Rhyme and bring it to class next Tuesday,
September 23, 2008 for class participation and credit.
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Science: 10/3/08 – Science
Topic: “Be A Scientist” - 6th grade visits
the Planetarium – Field Trip information home soon.
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Science: 9/26/08 – Science Topic: “Be A
Scientist” a Meteorologist visits the classroom and we will discuss the
Hurricane Season, Global Warning affects, and our weather.
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Social Studies: 9/15/08 – Unit 1:
“Early Civilizations and Cultures,” Assignment: Interviewing your
Grandparent’s-please check the General Notes Journal for details and the list
started in class.
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Personal Journals : 9/12/08 – Writing about your Summer Experiences –
Writing samples graded - Journals were returned (Friday) for review/grades
earned, parent signature earned plus points to be added to Language Arts grade.
All journals due: Monday,
September 15, 2008 for credit.
Book List
Anne
of Green Gables L.M.
Montgomery
The
Courage of Sarah Noble Alice
Dalgish
Because
of Winn Dixie Kate
DiCamillo
Trouble
Don’t Last Shelley
Pearsall
Bridge
to Terabithia Katherine
Patterson
The
Hundred Penny Box Sharon
Bell Mathis
Prince
Caspian C.S.
Lewis
The
Upstairs Room Johanna
Reiss
Konnichiwa! Tricia
Brown
Vinegar
Pancakes and Vanishing Cream Bonnie
Pryor
The
Way Home A Princess Story Max Lucado
The
Call of the Wild Jack
London
Living
Up the Street Gary
Soto
Chasing
Vermeer Blue
Balliett
Holes Louis
Sachar
The
Magicians Nephew C.S.
Lewis
Wish List
(Note: All Angel gifts and donations are
very much appreciated and your investments will be put to good use in the
classroom, Thank you in advance for your kindness.)
Math: Sheet Protectors needed for math class –
amount needed 5 sheets each for 28 math students
approximately
150 sheets. Note: Then each student will
need (1) one - three pronged pocket
folder to
store their student reference guide used for math class.
Science:
1 package of food coloring (4 primary colors needed – red, green, blue, yellow)
2 bottles of rubbing alcohol
2 bottles of vinegar
1 box of table salt
1 bag of assorted balloons – 48
ct
1 small bottle of cooking oil
1 small bag of sugar
2 boxes of baking soda
1 bag of clear plastic tumblers
- 80ct (for use as observation science beakers)
2 packages of brown lunch bags
50-100ct.
Homeroom:
1 large storage container large enough to hold 6A’s Lunch bags (approximately
28
Lunch
boxes) for Wednesdays lunchtime schedule.
2 reams of legal-sized copy
paper (11X17- sized) 500 sheets per package
Poetry
WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?
BY: Christina Rosseti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling
The wind is passing thro’
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads
The wind is passing by.