Sixth Grade Newsletter
December 9, 2018
Dear Parents,
Here's what's happening at school this week:
Geography Bee
English
We will be doing some special writing this week, as we consider how our writing can be used as a gift.
We will continue our study of grammar and root words, and there will be a quiz on Friday.
Enrichment Writing
Math
Last week, students finished up Chapter 3 with solving problems related to the coordinate plane. They also reviewed and took a test over Chapter 3. Finally, students started Chapter 4: Ratios and Rates. They have 2 homework assignments due on Monday. They are page 199(2-6)/ page 200(1-6) and page 209(1-9).
This week, students will be modeling ratios, writing ratios and rates, and learning how to find equivalent ratios.
Enrichment Math
Last week, students were introduced to the Pythagorean theorem. They practiced finding the length of a hypotenuse given the side lengths. This week, students will continue working with the Pythagorean theorem.
Social Studies
Science
We will be looking at the levels of cell specialization this week and how they apply to the human body.
Library/Tech
Toys for Tots
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED CONTRIBUTE TO THE BAKE SALE! It was an Amazing success. Monday 12-10-18 is that last day for donations so if your student has a donation make sure they get it in tomorrow! Thanks again for all of the support. It was amazing to see the kids not only come together for a worthy cause, but also see them come up with unique ways to earn money. We had kids selling homemade jewelry, cleaning classrooms, cleaning houses, shoveling neighbors driveways, and many other actions to earn donations. What a great bunch of kids to put in so much effort to help others! You should be proud of your students!
Calendar
December 10: Band Showcase
December 19: Geography Bee finals
December 21: Half Day- students dismissed at 11:20.
Specials
Mr. Hopkins' Class: PE
Mrs. Garver's Class: Music
Sincerely,
Mrs. Garver jgarver@rayder.net 547-8166
Mr. Hopkins shopkins@rayder.net 547-8169
Mrs. Pott apott@rayder.net 547-8177
Mrs. Noble rnoble@rayder.net 547-8165