6th Grade Newsletter
September 28 - October 8th
9/30/20: Interims will be posted to Focus. If your child is missing a grade (has a 0, NG, or blank), shoot us an e-mail. We can schedule a time for them to take the assessment.
10/1/20: Thursday GSP begins - Students will be picked up from the classroom.
10/7/20: Walk To School Day
10/09/20: Next 6th Grade Team Newsletter
There will be a team newsletter every other week sent on Friday.
Mr. Zgonc communicates on his website.
Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Rumph communicate on Bloomz or through e-mail almost daily.
Math: Classroom Connection
Hello from the Math World!
Over the next few weeks we are starting into Chapter 2 and what fun it will be! We will be tackling multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. Then we head into division of fractions and mixed numbers. Also, we will be computing decimals throughout all 4 computations! I told you it was going to be fun…if our child is struggling with their basic computational facts, this chapter will be a bumpy one for them!
Remember on my website I have Xtra Math linked…this is a great place to start for your kids to learn or relearn their facts!
ELA: Classroom Connection
9/28 - 10/02:
Vocabulary - Lesson 3, prefixes de- ,and dis-.
(Vocabulary list can be found in Google Classroom)
Writing - Narrative writing skills.
We will practice writing introductions, adding dialogue to enhance our writing, and work on effective conclusions, among other skills.
10/05 - 10/09:
Comprehension – Focus skill, determining the meaning of words and phrases in a text (including figurative and connotative meanings) through the use of both fiction and informational texts.
Vocabulary- Lesson 4, root words aud, audi, and prefix anti-
Upcoming Tests
Monday, 9/28 – “Should Homework be Banned?”
- Article Comprehension test and Summarizing Skill test
Friday, 10/02 - Vocabulary Quiz
- Personal Narrative due date is currently TBD
S.S: Classroom Connection
Topic: From Hunters to Gatherers to Farmers
Students will learn how the Neolithic development of agriculture led to a stable food supply, permanent shelters, larger communities, specialized jobs, and trade.
Essential Question:
How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age?
Vocabulary Words:
Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Fertile Crescent, Catal Hoyuk, domesticate, agriculture, nomad, trade, resource
Geography:
Africa and the Middle East
Activity:
Students will go outside to complete this activity. There will be different groups of students that act as hunters, gatherers, and farmers. They will complete specific tasks outdoors and then discuss the pros and cons of each job.
Upcoming Quiz:
10/07/20 (Tentatively) Lesson 3: From Hunters to Gatherers to Farmers
A study guide will be provided that teaches students how to study effectively.
Sci: Classroom Connection
Topic: Physical Science
Essential Questions:
What is energy? How is energy transferred and conserved between objects or systems? What forces are related to energy?
Terms:
energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, mechanical energy, sound energy, thermal energy, electric energy, radiant energy, nuclear energy
Lab:
Egg Drop Demo
Rubber Band Demo
Upcoming Quiz:
Tuesday 10/6 - Forms of Energy
A study guide will be provided that teaches students how to study effectively.
Attention Parents of Brick and Mortar Students
If you have any questions about our policy, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.
Thank you,
Mrs. Rumph Mrs. Wallace Mr. Zgonc
Mrs. Wallace
Mrs. Rumph
Mr. Zgonc
Contact Information
Mr. Zgonc (6th Grade Math)
(321)433-0050 Ext. 46845
Mrs. Rumph (6th Grade ELA)
Rumph.Nicola@brevardschools.org
321-433-0050 Ext. 46846
Mrs. Wallace (6th Grade S.S. & SCI)
schachner.kimberly@brevardschools.org
(321)433-0050 Ext. 46834