The 4-1-1 on 6th Grade at Sipley
March 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
Ramps
Students were given materials to design ramps to maximize a toy car's average speed.
K-Buddies
The students read to kindergarten students and helped them recognize the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
Action/Reaction Forces
Using a scooter and a bin full of text books, the students were able to observe how for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction with forces. See the video below.
Immunity Challenge: Create a Ramp to Generate the Most Speed
Immunity Challenge: Newton's Laws Part 1
Immunity Challenge: Newton's Law Part 2
Bonding with our K-Buddies
Calculating Speed
Pennies for Pasta
Important Dates to Know
- March 4: No School/County Wide Teacher Institute Day
- March 15: No School/School Improvement Day
- March 16: STP Meeting in the LRC @ 6:15 pm-8:30 pm
- March 17: Battle of the Books 8:40 am-10:30 am
- March 18: STP Variety Show @ Jefferson Jr. High
- March 24: Last Day of the 3rd Quarter
- March 25-April 3: No School/Spring Break
This Month's Birthdays!
Max
Itzel
Jersey
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