Junior High Journal
News and Happenings of the Junior High Department
6th Grade Updates and Reminders 10/17-10/21
- THERE IS NO SCHOOL NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH OR MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
- Chromebooks should be charged every night to ensure the battery lasts throughout the day!
- Check Skyward and the homework calendar frequently for missing and current homework assignments, talk to your child about their work.
- Please remember that although you can email your students, absences and early pick-up information must be reported through the office. Please call the Yorkville School office.
Veteran's Day Ceremony
Kindly return the form and any pictures to your student's homeroom teacher no later than Friday, November 4th.
Thank you in advance for helping to make this celebration extra special.
Yorkville Elementary Staff
Friday, Nov 11, 2016, 09:45 AM
Yorkville Elementary School
Fall Choir Concert
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016, 06:30 PM
Union Grove High School, South Colony Avenue, Union Grove, WI, United States
Character Education: Growth Mindset
So why Soctober!
Individual Class Updates
ELA News and Updates
Karrie Lazewski karrie.lazewski@yorkville.k12.wi.us
*Scholastic Book Order Code: JQ8XW under Miss Thomas still
We are almost done reading Freak the Mighty. We will take the test on Tuesday and watch the movie Wednesday and Thursday. Then they will write an essay comparing the book to the movie. Their questions are also due Tuesday.
We took a quiz on adjectives. They got to use their notes on this. Look for those grades in Skyward next week. We did a lot of practice problems to prepare for the quiz and they also got to do some online problems on noredink.com. They really enjoyed using that website.
Their descriptive Halloween stories and pictures are due next Thursday, October 27th. They have been working so hard on these and I can’t wait to hear all their creepy stories. They have a rubric that explains all the requirements Let me know if you have any questions.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. Lazewski
Math News and Updates
Amanda Lois amanda.lois@yorkville.k12.wi.us
This week in Math, the sixth graders finished their work with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. Then they were able to apply these concepts to solve multi-step story problems. We combined math and movement with a fun fraction task card activity. Ask your sixth grader what their favorite movement was! On Friday we took the Module 4 Quiz on fractions.
Next week we will begin Module 5: Decimal Operations in real life situations. Module 5 will cover a quick review of long division, as well as, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Lois
Social Studies News and Updates
Mary Niccolai mary.niccolai@yorkville.k12.wi.us
In social studies continued work on chapter 2. This week we looked at the changing world. In particular, we looked at technology and its influence on the early explorers. They learned how improved ship design, navigation tools, and improved maps, led to longer voyages to discover new worlds.
They also learned about Portugal and their desire to find a new route to Asia and India. Next week we will look at some short videos of some of these early explorers.
We will also begin investigate the goals of early Spanish explorers known as conquistadors. We will revisit the Aztec and Inca Empires and learn of the Spanish conquistadors that led to their defeat. The final section of this chapter will explore how the competition for colonies was based on seeking wealth and spreading religion.
We will also look at how the resistance to disease led to the downfall of many ancient civilizations. Check for updated grades or missing assignments in Skyward. Please contact me via email if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs. Niccolai
Science News and Updates
Becky Seitz becky.seitz@yorkville.k12.wi.us
Physical Education News and Updates
Amanda Peterson amanda.peterson@yorkville.k12.wi.us
Nathan Meyer nathan.meyer@yorkville.k12.wi.us
This week the sixth graders dove into the basketball unit and focused on ball handling, dribbling, passing, and shooting. We played a lot of leadup games such as knockout, monkey in the middle, and lightening. Next week we should be ready to start a 2 on 2 tournament. Have a wonderful fall weekend!
Mrs. Peterson
Band News and Updates
Mike Beix
The 6th Grade Band continues to learn music for our Winter Band Concert on December 15.
We had our second Jazz Band rehearsal this week. We started working on new music for the Winter Concert. Jazz Band meets every Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:15.
Please check out the band website (tinyurl.com/yorkvilleband) to see this year’s Music Spirit Wear. If you would like to order a t-shirt ($10) or a sweatshirt ($24) please click on the order form, print it out, and return it to school by Nov 11th.
Choir News and Updates
Carly Kreuscher
carly.kreuscher@yorkville.k12.wi.us
http://yorkvillemusic.weebly.com
The students continue to work on pieces for our upcoming concerts. They continue to make lots of progress!
The Choir students will be performing in the Veteran’s Day Assembly on Friday November 11 at 9:45am.
There will be a Fall performance on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Union Grove High School, 6:30pm. We will be performing in the Performance Center with Choirs from Nash Elementary in Kenosha.
Music Spirit wear is here!! If you would like to order a t-shirt ($10) or a sweatshirt ($24) please fill out an order form your child brought home this week. Orders are due Nov 11th. You can find extra order forms on my website!
I have added a “What’s New” page to my website and will be posting at monthly newsletter. Included in the newsletter will be Upcoming Events, Notes from the teacher, What we are learning, songs we are singing, and a “Did you Know” column. Stop by and check it out!!! http://yorkvillemusic.weebly.com
There are still some students with missing handbook slips. The signed portion of the handbook was due Friday Sept 23rd. Let’s try to get the remainder of them in asap!
Art News and Updates
Yorkville Junior High Staff
Location: 18621 Washington Avenue, Union Grove, WI, United States
Phone: 262-878-3759