6th Grade Wolverine News
May 5-12 , 2017
Happening this week...
STAAR testing will take place for Reading, Math, and Accelerated Science this week. Math is Monday, Reading is Tuesday and Science is Wednesday. Be sure you come to school each day with a fully charged Chromebook.
Also as we approach the end of the school year, please be viligant about completing work. Check Skyward often to insure you are maintaining the grades you desire.
Please check out the tutoring times below to seek extra help from your teachers if you need assistance.
From the Makerspace
We are low on many craft items!
Please donate the following:
Mini Hot Glue Sticks
Pipe Cleaners
Check out the tutoring time below.
Math
Traci Justice
Monday & Tuesday 8:00-8:30
Camryn Whitfield
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-4:30
Misty Gregg
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-4:30
Science
Katy Irons
Tuesday 4:00-4:30 Thursday 4:00-4:30
Mindy Quisenberry
Monday: 4:00-4:30 & Thursday 8:00-8:30
Lindsey Wallace
Tuesday: 4:00-4:30 Thursday: 4:00-4:30
Humanities
Katie Moore
Tuesday & Thursday 7:45-8:15
Debbie Lindamood
Tuesday & Thursday 4:15-4:45
Kristin Strother
Tuesday & Thursday 7:45-8:15
Electives
Alan Sypert- Band
Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8:30
Taylor Beam- Art/CCS
Wednesday and Thursday 4:15-4:45
Sam Parker- CCS/AVID
Wednesday/Thursday 4:15-4:45
Suzi Woolsey- P.E.
Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8:30am
College and Career~ Ms. Beam, Ms. Parker, Mrs. Frantom
Beam & Parker - We will be starting our next unit focusing on “Dream Jobs”. Students will research and practice interview skills as well as reviewing educational path of their “dream job”.
Mrs. Frantom’s class will be continuing their research into various types of Geologists and presenting on them. They will also be learning more about rocks and minerals.
Pre-AP Science ~ Ms. Quisenberry and Ms. Cox
Ms. Quisenberry:
Monday and Tuesday STAAR testing
Wednesday-Friday finish space unit and take Space Assessment
Ms. Cox
Monday & Tuesday - STAAR Testing
Wednesday - Project Reflections/Semester Final Review Handout
Thursday - Space Digital Breakout
Friday - Space Project Presentations/Gallery Walk
STEAM Science ~ Ms. Quisenberry and Ms. Cox
Ms. Quisenberry:
Monday and Tuesday STAAR testing
Wednesday-Friday finish space unit and take Space Assessment
Ms. Cox
Monday & Tuesday - STAAR Testing
Wednesday - Project Reflections/Semester Final Review Handout
Thursday - Space Digital Breakout
Friday - Space Project Presentations/Gallery Walk
Accelerated Science ~ Mrs. Irons
We will be making our final preparations for STAAR. Please contact me with any questions.
Monday - Final Review for STAAR
Tuesday - Reading STAAR
Wednesday - Science STAAR
Thursday - Design Challenge
Friday - Semester Exam Review 1
Pre-AP Math ~ Mrs. Justice and Ms. Gregg
The big day is finally here and I am confident that all of the students will rock the STAAR!!! They have worked extremely hard to make sure they are comfortable and confident in the 6th grade math skills. Monday will be the 6th grade math test and Tuesday will be the 6th grade reading test.
On Wednesday, we will begin working on some more 7th grade skills to help ensure that we are ready for next year. We will also begin to work on review material for the final exam over the next couple of weeks.
STEAM Math ~ Mrs. Justice
The big day is finally here and I am confident that all of the students will rock the STAAR!!! They have worked extremely hard to make sure they are comfortable and confident in the 6th grade math skills. Monday will be the 6th grade math test and Tuesday will be the 6th grade reading test.
On Wednesday, we will begin to work on review material for the final exam and make sure that we have a deep understanding of the 6th grade material before moving onto 7th grade.
Accelerated Math ~ Mrs. Fisher
Good luck on your STAAR test this Tuesday! Monday and Wednesday of this week we will review the distributive property of multiplication with variables. Thursday and Friday we will multiply variables with exponents Students are using this week to build their Algebra foundations so that next week we can begin multiplying polynomials.
Humanities ~ Mrs. Moore, Ms. Lindamood, and Mrs. Strother
- STAAR Testing Monday and Tuesday
- We will continue our study of Asia with our study of China.
- Students will begin their unit on poetry focusing this week on identifying types of poetry.
- GT Students will begin a study of drama.
Art ~ Mrs. Beam
Good luck on the STAAR this week!
This week we will be working on our printmaking unit. Students will be creating monoprints by using Gelli Plates. We are testing a variety of techniques and students have loved the outcomes! We will end up having a full “run” or series of prints to show at the end of the week.
Beginning Band ~ Mr. Sypert
Students will be working on their scales and preparing for their end of the year band placement auditions. We will also be working on advanced rhythm reading and preparing for our Spring Concert. Please help ensure that students are still practicing at home and completing any required assignments.
P.E. ~ Coach Woolsey
Rounding out the last couple weeks with:
Badminton, Lacrosse, Pickleball, & Kickball
We will learn rules and skills for these various activities
Weather (fields being dry & wind) will dictate the rotation
Don’t forget your uniform & water bottle EVERYDAY!!
Only 3 more MONday FUNday RUNdays left!! (NOT that the students are counting!!)
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