6th Grade Wolverine News
August 21-25, 2017
Happening this week...
Welcome back to school and welcome to STEAM Middle School. We are so excited to meet all of our new students, and we have great things planned for you this week.
Please look below for your individual classes to see what you can expect to be doing this week.
Pre-AP Science ~ Mrs. Sanchez and Ms. Marek
Welcome to 6th Grade Science Pre-AP! This year we will explore what it means to be a scientist. As scientists, our first responsibility is safe practice and, in order to build this skill, we will spend time this first week investigating lab safety. By the end of the week you will be adequately prepared for our lab safety test on Friday, August 25th.
STEAM Science ~ Mrs. Sanchez, Ms. Marek and Ms. Hernandez
Welcome to 6th Grade Science! This year we will explore what it means to be a scientist. As scientists, our first responsibility is safe practice and, in order to build this skill, we will spend time this first week investigating lab safety. By the end of the week you will be adequately prepared for our lab safety test on Friday, August 25th
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
Welcome to Accelerated Science! This year we will focus on many disciplines of Science including Life, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Space. Through our explorations we will refine our processing skills to help us become the most efficient scientists we can be. Please review the syllabus and return your signed safety contract by Friday, August 25. As we are preparing to take the 8th Grade Science exam at year’s end, we will move at a quick pace. Students will take the Beginning of Year (BOY) Assessment the first week of school to set a baseline for the year.
Kathleen Irons
Email: kathleen.irons@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @ironclassrules
Pre-AP Math ~ Mrs. Justice, Ms. Gregg and Ms. Parker
Welcome to 6th Grade Pre-AP Math! We are so excited that you are here with us at STEAM. This year we will become mathematicians as we explore numbers and operations, proportionality, expressions and equations, measurement and data, and personal financial literacy. This week we will learn what it takes to be a problem solver, have a growth mindset and become familiar with the rules, procedures and our STEAM Learning Format.
STEAM Math ~ Mrs. Justice and Mr. Maddox
Welcome to 6th Grade Pre-AP Math! We are so excited that you are here with us at STEAM. This year we will become mathematicians as we explore numbers and operations, proportionality, expressions and equations, measurement and data, and personal financial literacy. This week we will learn what it takes to be a problem solver, have a growth mindset and become familiar with the rules, procedures and our STEAM Learning Format.
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
Welcome to Accelerated Math! In preparation for the 7th grade math STAAR test, we will become mathematicians as we explore data, geometry, linear relationships, proportional reasoning and financial literacy! This week we will learn what it takes to be a problem solver, have a growth mindset and become familiar with the rules, procedures and our STEAM Learning Format.
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
Welcome to Global Business and Professional Communications! This semester we will be learning how to communicate ideas creatively and effectively to others. We will also be learning about life skills through Recovery Resource Council. The Recovery Resource Council program will begin Tuesday, August 29th, and continue every Tuesday of the semester. Your student will be bringing home more information to you in a packet this week. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are excited to get to know you this year!
Michelle Owen
Email: michelle.owen@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @_MichelleOwen_
Darcy Tedford
Email: darcy.tedford@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @Tedford_STEAM
Art ~ Mrs. Beam
Welcome to Art 1! This year we will be working through a variety of mediums, techniques, and projects. This week we will introduce classroom culture expectations, daily procedures, and Studio Habits of Mind. We will also begin our first unit focusing on the design process and drawing.
We are selling 2017-2018 Art Kits! These kits include all of the required supplies and are sold at a discounted rate. Please send $30 cash or check with your student by September 8th. Checks should be made out to STEAM Middle School.
Taylor Beam
Email: taylor.beam@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @taylorabeam
Beginning Band ~ Mr. Sypert
Beginning Band- This week we will be learning about classroom expectations, setting goals, and will begin to learn some basic music reading skills.
A reminder that August 29th will be our official instrument rental night!
Alan Sybert
Email: asybert@bisdmail.net
Twitter: @alansypert
P.E. ~ Coach Dunson
Our first week in PE will consist of learning classroom expectations, establishing dress out routines, and participating in team games to get familiar with one another. Uniform orders will be sent home if you have not already purchased. I look forward to meeting everyone!
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