6th Grade Wolverine News
August 28- September 1, 2017
Happening this week...
We have had a fabulous beginning to the new school year. Classes are running full STEAM ahead and students are quickly adjusting to their schedules and expectations.
Chromebooks have arrived and it is very important to bring your device to school each day fully charged. We are also excited to make our digital library available to the students. Humanities teachers have shared this information, but the link is also attached below. Students may always have a book to read at their fingertips.
Pre-AP Science ~ Mrs. Sanchez and Ms. Marek
This week we will begin to explore the process of the scientific method and what it means to ask quality questions. Your child should have brought home a lab safety contract to be signed by both the child and a guardian.If these have not been returned or if you have not seen one at all please ask your student about the contract to help ensure that all contracts are turned in and that your 6th grade scientist knows how to practice safely.
STEAM Science ~ Mrs. Sanchez, Ms. Marek and Ms. Hernandez
This week we will begin to explore the process of the scientific method and what it means to ask quality questions. Your child should have brought home a lab safety contract to be signed by both the child and a guardian.If these have not been returned or if you have not seen one at all please ask your student about the contract to help ensure that all contracts are turned in and that your 6th grade scientist knows how to practice safely.
Alyssa Sanchez
Email: alyssa.sanchez@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Sanchez_STEAM
Molly Marek
Email: molly.marek@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @mollycmerek
Katie Hernandez
Email: katie.hernandez@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @hernandez_STEAM
Accelerated Science ~ Mrs. Irons
This week we will focus on the process skills of modeling and drawing conclusions. Lab Safety Contracts are due Friday, September 1. We will also have our lab safety test this day.
Kathleen Irons
Email: kathleen.irons@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @ironclassrules
Pre-AP Math ~ Mrs. Justice, Ms. Gregg and Ms. Parker
This week we will begin working on our first math unit called, We’re Melting. Throughout this unit, students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive rational numbers (fractions and decimals). There will be daily assignments that are due each class period and students will also have vocabulary words that they need to learn in order to be successful with the unit. We will review the words in class as we learn them, but students should also be reviewing them at home. There will be a vocabulary assessment on September 8th.
STEAM Math ~ Mrs. Justice and Mr. Maddox
This week we will begin working on our first math unit called, We’re Melting. Throughout this unit, students will learn how to multiply and divide positive rational numbers (fractions and decimals). There will be daily assignments that are due each class period and students will also have vocabulary words that they need to learn in order to be successful with the unit. We will review the words in class as we learn them, but students should also be reviewing them at home. There will be a vocabulary assessment on September 8th.
Traci Justice
Email: tjustice@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Justice_STEAM
Misty Gregg
Email: misty.gregg@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Ms_Gregg_
Samantha Parker
Email: sparker@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Parker_STEAM
Adam Maddox
Email: adam.maddox@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @MATHMADDOXSTEAM
Accelerated Math ~ Mrs. Morgan
This week we will begin our first unit over rational numbers called We Scream for Ice Cream. Students will use their knowledge of rational numbers to create an ice cream recipe that they will have the opportunity to make on September 11th. We will be testing over rational numbers on Friday, September 15th.
Rebecca Morgan
Email: rebecca.morgan@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Morgan_STEAM
Humanities ~ Mrs. Moore, Ms. Lindamood, Mrs. Strother and Ms. Peden
Katie Moore
Email: katie.moore@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @MrsMoore_STEAM
Kristen Strother
Email: kristen.strother@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @krstrother
Debbie Lindamood
Email: debbie.lindamood@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @LindamoodDebbie
Jana Peden
Email: jana.peden@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @mspedensbooks
Global Business and Professional Communication ~ Ms. Tedford and Ms. Owen
This week we will begin learning about growth mindset and different people throughout history that modeled growth mindset. We will also be starting the Recovery Resource Program which will take place in our class every Tuesday of the semester. We will be encouraging each other to never give up!
Michelle Owen
Email: michelle.owen@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @_MichelleOwen_
Darcy Tedford
Email: darcy.tedford@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Tedford_STEAM
Art ~ Mrs. Beam
This week we will continue working on our first drawing challenge. Students are exploring a quote of their choice and creating a visual representation.
Art kits are available for purchase until September 8th. They are $30 and contain all of the required daily supplies. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Taylor Beam
Email: taylor.beam@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @taylorabeam
Beginning Band ~ Mr. Sypert
Our instrument rental night is this Tuesday August 29th.
We will be continuing our unit on music notation and reading this week as we work toward getting our instruments out for the first time.
Alan Sybert
Email: asybert@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @alansypert
P.E. ~ Coach Dunson
In PE this week we will continue to establish our dress out procedures and daily routines for activities. Look out for more creative teamwork games!
Blake Dunson
Email: blake.dunson@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Coach_Dunson
STEAM Middle School
Email: brandon.johnson@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 900 SW Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steamsoc
Twitter: @steam_ms