6th Grade Newsletter
December 2017
What We Are Up To:
Reading: The Literature Unit-Poetry for Schoolwide
Writing: Information Writing
Science: The Scientific Method & Conserving Our Resources
Math: Unit 3 Rational Numbers
Social Studies: Inquiry about Ancient India and Ancient China
Information Writing
Learnzillion has supportive lessons to help explain and support students with personal information writing. Enter the codes Q9A4JY3, U2663WJ, RW87U44, UB5DG59, DX8BD33, QF87P6P, ER7HM6S and XK8RX62
Math Support for Rational Numbers
You can find many supportive lessons and video through Khan Academy
Additional Resources: IXL (Letters P & X)TenMarks: Jam Sessions & Labs on Rational Numbers & Website Resources
The Field Museum
Students enjoyed a guided tour of the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the Field Museum.
2nd Grade Buddies
The 6th grade met up with Ms. Goldman's 2nd grade class for a buddy activity, charades. The activity allowed the 6th graders the opportunity to take on a leadership role with the younger students and model appropriate behavior. All seemed to have fun.
QR Code Book Reviews
Mr. Lafferty began working with the students in reading. The students will record an audio book review that will be placed on a book using a QR code. Students in the school will be able to use old iphones to scan the codes and hear book reviews from their peers.
Chorus Concert!
A good time was had by all when students performed both at school and for their afternoon concert at JJH. So many talent singers!
GRIT is in session!
Woodridge Police Department has started GRIT and students seem to be enjoying the new format of what used to be known as D.A.R.E. Students sent goals and discussed what GRIT means to never give up and keep trying.
Math Game Day!
Tang Math Games (Kazooma, Numskill), 24 with FlipGrid, & Battleship because students had an overall meeting score in every tenmark assignment. Keep up the good work! Our Test on Rational Numbers will be on Friday!
Important Dates to Know
- Dec. 21st: STP meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the LRC
- Dec. 22nd: Last day of school before Winter Break
- Dec. 23rd-January 7th: Winter Break
- January 8th: School resumes
This Month's Birthdays!
Christiara
Yasmin
Yaneth
Ariel
Mrs. Zei
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Email: zeij@woodridge68.org
Website: http://www.woodridge68.org
Phone: (630)985-7150
Twitter: @Zei_Sipley