Homework:

Reading: Latin Stem Quiz- 1/6/20
Math 6/7- R & P 6.1.1 #5-9

Students presented on their Mesopotamian Empires in class. The creativity was lovely!

Homework:
Reading- Latin Stem Quiz on 1/6/19

Today all of the 6th grade students participated in STEAM day! They attended two different sessions run by scientists in our community. Some topics included: Art, Math, and Video Games & Land Surveying & Technology in Schools & Glowing Bacteria.

Homework:
Reading- Latin Stem quiz tomorrow
Math 6/7- TEST tomorrow
Math 6- TEST tomorrow

In reading class tomorrow, we will hold a Socratic Seminar. The prep worksheet needs to be complete by tomorrow morning as we pull the student-generated questions to aid in our discussion.

Homework:
Math 6/7-5.3.3

In Social Studies, we are studying the four Mesopotamian Empires. Students are working in groups and will figure out creative ways to teach the class their assigned empire along with their greatest achievements. Some ideas: commercials, plays, paintings, and songs.

Homeroom:
Science- missing work due tomorrow. Test TOMORROW
Math 6- 4.2.3 (3)

Hello there. It seems like there is not enough time to get everything done that we would like to get done prior to winter break. We are working on literary essays and will start a new way to think through these tomorrow. In Social Studies we examined the 7 characteristics of a civilization. Throughout our time this year, we will have conversations and lesson that focus on Welcoming Schools, culture and identity, Black Lives Matter week of Action, restorative school community, and others. We try to fit them into the curriculum and the lessons we teach already to the best of our abilities. Please reach out with any questions.

Homework:
Science- Read and annotate F1 pg 74
Math 6/7- R & P 5.3.2
Math 6- R & P 4.2.1 ALL 5

Homework:

Science: Read& annotate D1-D5 & E1-E2
Math 6/7- R & P 5.3.1 #71-75
Math 6- R & P 4.2.2
ELA- Literary Essay due at END of class on Friday

We are continuing to revise and edit our literary essays. They are due at the end of the class on Friday. We also need to have students check in again with their goals they created during parent teacher conferences.

Homework:
ELA- Literary essay due end of class on Friday
Science- Read C1-C2- Do pg 59
Math 6/7- R & P 5.2.2 #61-65
Math 6- R & P 4.1.3 part II- #39-43

Students are working to revise and edit their literary essays. Above are ways in which they can revise/edit which will show growth in their writing.


Homework:

ELA- Literary essay due end of class on Friday
Math 6/7- R & P 5.2.1
Math 6- R & P 4.1.3 Part II #39-43
Science- page 49-50

Hope your break was relaxing and refreshing. This week is already flying by. The students will take part in the first ACT (Active Community Time) where they will end the day in a different homeroom. There are a number of choice for their time: drawing, dancing, basketball, D & D, etc.....

Homework:

Math 6/7- R & P 5.1.4
Math 6- R & P 4.1.3
ELA: Literary Essay due at the end of class on Friday
Reading: Latin stem quiz- 12/10/19

We are taking some time to look at two texts written from Native American authors. See above for the prompts that will drive our conversations.

Homework:

Science- pg 22
Math 6/7- R & P 5.1.3
Math 6- R & P 4.1.2

Homework:

Science: Read and answer questions pg 22- due Tuesday
Math- turn in any missing work
ELA: 3 body paragraphs for literary essay due MONDAY for Shelly's homeroom & Tuesday for Mr Kruger's homeroom

We have been working on reading with a purpose, asking questions of the text, and prioritizing our questions.

Homework:

ELA: 3 body paragraphs due beginning of class on 11/25/19
Math 6/7- R & P 5.1.1 pg 213
Math 6- R & P 4.1.1 Pick 3

Homework:

Science: Notes pg 9
Math 6/7- test part 2
Math 6- R & P 4.1.1 role
Social Studies: Quiz tomorrow on Ancient Sumer and their 4 geographic problems & solutions. You are NOT allowed to use your notes or textbook. The 4 problems are: Food shortage in the hills, uncontrolled water supply, maintaining complex irrigation systems, and attacking from neighboring communities. 

Our AVID class is looking non-perishable food items if you are willing to send some in!

Homework:
Math 6/7- R & P 4.2.4
Science: All labwork pg 1-11
Math 6- test review

We have been writing claim/thesis statements in Language Arts. Students are finding character traits to write a statement that will structure their Literary Essay.

Homework:
Reading: LATIN STEM QUIZ on Monday
Math 6/7- #63-66
Math 6- Goal Q2
ELA: Choose your strongest Claim and reword it

Homework:

ELA: Write your claim 5 different ways!
Math 6/7- R & P 4.2.2 #58-62
Math 6- R & P 3.2.3 #118-122
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz 11/18/19
Social Studies: Essential Question Essay due end of class TOMORROW

Today we had a chance to continue with answering our essential question for Social Studies. The question they are answering is: How did changes from the Paleolithic Era to Neolithic affect the development of civilization?


Homework:
Social Studies: Essential Question answer (essay) due end of class on Wednesday

Have a lovely weekend!

Homework:
Social Studies- Annotations for ALL documents for the Neolithic Era are due 11/8/19
Math 6/7- R & P 4.1.2 #16-20
Math 6- #101 a & b
Reading- Latin Stem Quiz and Word Study Organizer due 11/11/19

In Social Studies, we are working on a DBQ (document-based question); see above. The students have 8 documents that vary in genre they are annotating relating to the essential question. The final product will include a student-made claim and evidence from the documents to support their claim. 

Homework:

Math 6/7- Role: R & P 4.1.1 #7-11

Math 6- R & P 3.2.1

Not sure if I shared the 6th grade guidelines that the students co-created. Here they are!

Homework:

Reading: Latin Stem Quiz- 10/11/19
Math 6/7- CLOSURE #133-141
Math 6- R & P 3.1.6

Homework: 

Reading: Latin Stem Quiz on 11/4/19
Science: Read and Annotate p N1
Math 6/7- * bonus 90d
Math 6- 3.1.3 #41-43

We held a Socratic Seminar today in Reading class using the text Nativity by Gary Paulsen. Students are graded on their prep work, their contribution to the discussion, and the depth of their understanding.

Homework:
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz- 11/4
Science: Step 4
Math 6/7- R & P 3.1.6 #84-88
Math 6- R & P 3.1.3 pick 3

On Monday morning, please remember you are welcome to join us for our end of the quarter celebration from 7:20-8:20ish am. If you offered to bring food, please make sure that you write down the ingredients. THANKS!

Homework:
Science: Elisa's Diagnosis- due Monday
Math 6/7- Bonus #71 pg 125- optional

Homework:
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz AND Word Study Organizer sheet- 10/28/19
Math Mr K 6/7- R & P 3.1.4 pg 121-122
Math Mr K 6- R & P 3.1.1 pick 3
Science: Argument #2 due Monday

Homework:

Math 6/7- 3.1.3 #38
Science: Planning sheet part 1

November 7th= picture retake day

Some pictures from the Aldo Leopold Nature Center from Thursday.

Homework:
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz and word study organizer sheet due 10/28/19
Science: Patient Stories
Math Mr K 6/7- R & P 3.1.2 #31-35
Math Mr K 6- Closure problems and test on chapter 2 tomorrow

On Thursday we will go to the Aldo Leopold Center. Please dress in layers and proper walking shoes. We will be outside most of the time. When we arrive back at school, it will be time for UA classes. Also on Thursday, there is a school dance. Students MUST buy their wristband at school before Thursday. They are $3.00 and the dance is from 5:00pm-7:00pm this Thursday.

Homework:

Reading: Stem Quiz on 10/21/19
ELA: Final Personal Narrative due tomorrow
SS- Culture sheet due on 10/18/19
Math Mr K 6/7- Closure #91-100 pg 91-93
Math Mr K 6- R & P 2.3.1 pick 3

What a perfect Early People Museum. Thank you all for attending. I sent an email with a number of photos.

Homework:
Reading- Latin Stem Quiz and Word Organizer- 10/14/19
Mr K Math 6/7- Test Chapter 2 on Tuesday
Mr K Math 6- missing work

See new Science information above!

Homework:
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz and Word Study Organizer due 10/14/19
ELA: Final Personal narratives due at the end of class on Monday
Science: Condition Poster
Mr K Math 6/7- R & P 2.3.4 pg 88-89
Mr K 6- BONUS optional

We are continuing to work on our presenting our Early People Project Presentations and editing/revising our personal narratives with a teacher. Reminder that you are welcome to come in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:00 this Friday for the Early People Museum.

Homework:
Science: 2.2 step 4
Math Mr K 6/7- R & P 2.3.3 pg 84
Math Mr K 6- R & P 2.2.1
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz and word study organizer due 10/14/19

** Please come to the Early People Museum this Friday between 11:00 am and noon

Homework:
Science- 2.1 step 5
Math Mr K 6/7 2.3.2 pg 82
Math 6- missing work
Reading: Latin stem quiz and word study sheet on Monday

Early People Projects are here! They are so amazing!

Homework:
Math Mr K- 6/7- R & P 2.3.1 pg 78
Math Mr K 6- R & P 2.1.2 pick 3
Reading: Study stems for Latin Stem Quiz- 10/14/19 AND word study organizer sheet due 10/14

Happy Friday! We finished up a really great week! Remember next week to come join us for the Early People Museum that the entire 6th grade will be a part of. Please come through the front doors between 11:00 am-12:00 pm and we will direct you where to go.


Homework:

Science: 1.3 step 6
Social Studies: Early People Project due MONDAY
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz 4 pm 10/7/19

We have been hard at work at revising and editing our writing.

Homework:

Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7/19 and Museum day is 10/11 from 11:00 am-12:00
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz- 10/7/19
Science: Step 3
Math- Mr K 6/7- Bonus- #2-32

Today in class we tried to work together and plan a poster to convince our classmates that our Hominid group is the most capable. These groups will have 20 minutes to work tomorrow in class and then they will have time to share their findings with the class.

Homework:
Reading: Study Latin Stem words- Quiz on 10/7/19
Mr K 6- Math test tomorrow
Social Studies: EARLY PEOPLE PROJECT due 10/7/19 and Museum day is from 11:00am-12:00 pm 10/11

Our first PTO meeting of the year will be in combination with Van Hise. Please consider attending as equity will at the center of our conversations this year. Oct 29th: Parents & Public Schooling: Placing Equity at the Center. Here is the link for more information! 

Homework:

Social Studies- Early People Project due 10/7/19 and Museum day is 10/11/19 from 11:00-12:00
Math Mr K 6- 1.2.4 in book #85-89 Pick three TEST TOMORROW for chapter 1
Reading: Study Latin Stems, Quiz on 10/7/19

Happy almost October! Today we had a practicum student, Ms Karlee Cholka start in our classroom. She will observe for a couple of weeks and then come back later in Fall and student teach with us. Our Advisory time was spent working on a poster for the Soaring for a Cure Walk on October 11th. We honored those we have lost or those we know who have been touched by cancer.

Homework:

Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7/19 and Museum Day is 10/11 from 11:00am-12:00
Reading: Study for Latin Stem Quiz! Quiz is on 10/7/19
Math Mr K 6- TEST WEDNESDAY

Today was a great day! In Social Studies, students were able to analyze an archaeological dig with the essential question of: What was your person's role in their community and how do your artifacts support your answer.  In ELA, we did another flash draft of our personal narratives while keeping in mind the five ways to revise (so far).

Homework:

Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7 AND Early People Museum is 10/11 from 11:00-12:00
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz 3 and word study organizer due Monday!
Science: Test Monday

Today we continued to revise our stories in ELA which is not everyone's favorite work as it is hard to rewrite and rewrite! We have been able to revise for internal vs external dialogue, leads, and now stretching the heart of our story. In Social Studies we used a site map to identify which group of people lived on the site. Kids did such a great job analyzing the site map.

Homework:

Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7 and museum day is 10/11 from 11:00 am-12:00
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz 3 and word study organizer- 9/30
Science: Make sure final press release is in google classroom!

As a community, we would like to celebrate the end of the four quarters this year all together. We have the dates set (see above). Please join us on these dates if you are able. We will ask for food contributions once we get closer to the dates. Mark your calendars!

* HOPE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT DURING OPEN HOUSE from 5-7:00 pm.

Homework:

ELA: Write your personal narrative lead four different ways
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz and word study organizer 9/30/19
Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7/19 and museum is on 10/11/19 from 11:00-12:00

Today we sent home field trip form for the Also Leopold Nature Center. Open House is tomorrow from 5:00-7:00 pm; hope to see you there.

Homework:
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz and Word Study Organizer on 9/30/19
Science: 1 paragraph press release
Math Mr K 6- R & P 1.2.3 due Friday- pick 3
Social Studies: Early People Project due 10/7/19

Happy Fall! It is nice to have our classrooms at a more reasonable temperature now that it has cooled down outside. Look for a field trip form coming home in the next day or two. We are going to the Aldo Leopold Center on October 17th.

Homework:
(see above)
ELA: Rough draft of personal narrative due tomorrow
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz 3 and word study organizer 9/30/19

Homework:

Math Mr K 6/7- Test on Tuesday
SS: Early People Project due 10/7/19 and museum day 10/11 from 11:00-12:00
Reading: Latin Stem Quiz AND word study organizer sheet due on Monday