The 4-1-1 on 6th Grade at Sipley
February 2016
What We Are Up To:
Reading: The Culture Shapes Perspective Unit in Schoolwide
Writing: Unit 3 Information Writing
Science: Ch. 11 Exploring Forces
Math: Unit 3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Social Studies: will cover weekly current events via Flocabulary.com
Math Support for Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
You can also contact Rachel Manjarres, the district's Math Specialist, for any additional questions by e-mailing her at manjarresr@woodridge68.org
Math Fluency
Information Writing
Science
Adler Planetarium
The 6th grade went there as they wrapped up their chapter on astronomy. Learn more about it here.
Astronomer Handles the Students Questions
During the 6th grade class trip an astronomer answered questions from the 6th graders, including the potential discovery of a new planet in our solar system.
The Solar System
One section of the planetarium was dedicated to our solar system. Interactive exhibits gave students the opportunity to create craters (see the video below) and touch rocks from the Moon, Mars, and asteroids.
Meteorite
Rovers
Virtually Exploring Mars
Learning more about Auroras
Exploring each other with Telescopes
Engineers on Deck!
"Destination Solar System
Hard at work!
Space at it's finest!
Trip to the Adler Planetarium
The many forms of division.
Becoming a Scribe in Junior Achievement.
DARE Begins
Important Dates to Know
- February 11: Early dismissal; conferences from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.
- February 12: No school for students; conferences from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- February 15: No school/Presidents' Day
- February 15: STP Meeting in the LRC from 6:15 p.m. until 8 p.m.
- February 20: Daddy/Daughter Dance
- February 29: Variety Show Try-Outs from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
This Month's Birthdays!
Claire
Maya
Marisol
Matthew
Michelle
Mr. Spear
Email: spearw@woodridge68.org
Website: http://www.woodridge68.org
Phone: (630)-985-7150
Mrs. Zei
Email: zeij@woodridge68.org
Website: http://www.woodridge68.org
Phone: (630)985-7150