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Reminders:                                   November 2008

·       11/21/08 – Religion Test, Monday, November 24, 2008, take your religion books home/please study.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       11/14/08Science Unit 1 Chapter Test “Properties and Change” Friday, November 21, 2008, Saxon Math Assessment Lessons 1-10 Wednesday, November 19, 2008. 

·       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.

·       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.

·       11/4/08 – Music Class: Artwork Expression Assignment assigned today, due date Tuesday, November 11, 2008.  See Checkpoints and Projects page.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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).

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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

 

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       Math: 11/19/08 -Saxon Math Assessment Lesson 1-10 Practice Assignments given in class, please study at home nightly.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       Science: 10/27/08 -Einstein Quiz, please notes and DVD shown in class 10/27/08 and 11/3/08.

·       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. 

·       Math: 10/27/08- (Monday) Please bring a 12 inch Ruler to class Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

·       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.

·       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. 

·       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.

·       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. 

·       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).   

·       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.

·       Science: 10/3/08 – Science Topic: “Be A Scientist” - 6th grade visits the Planetarium – Field Trip information home soon.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.