The 4-1-1 on 6th Grade at Sipley
January 2015
What We Are Up To:
Reading: Unit 2 Analyzing Character and Point of View; Unit 3 Understanding Theme
Writing: Unit 2 Argument
Science: Ch. 8 Astronomy
Math: Unit 2 Ratios
Social Studies: no social studies this quarter
Math Support for Ratios
Here is an introduction to ratios as well as access to more support through Khan Academy
Writing Information and Support
Online Reading Book
PARCC Sample Items
Significant 72
Teachers and students took time to reconnect after Winter Break using the Kagan structures.
Fan 'n Pick
Fan 'n Pick, a Kagan structure, was used to encourage positive peer relationships.
Conventions of Writing
Students continued to develop the conventions used in their writing.
STEM Museum
The STEM Museum was brought to the school thanks to the STP. Students engaged a variety of hands-on, educational activities.
STEM Robot
The students were greeted by a robot.
STEM Arch
The construction of an arch was one of the activities students could try.
Changing Energy
Using a bike, students changed kinetic energy into electrical energy.
Friction
The impact of friction on speed was explored by the students.
Gears
Gears were also explored by the students.
Important Dates to Know
- Jan. 14: Sipley STP STEM Museum in the gy
- Jan. 15-16: STAR Math and Reading Testing
- Jan. 19: No school (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
- Jan. 23: Last day of the 2nd Quarter
- Jan. 26: The 3rd Quarter begins
This Month's Birthdays!
- Zeke
- Sarah
- Jaylon
Mr. Spear
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Email: spearw@woodridge68.org
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Phone: (630)-985-7150
Mrs. Zei
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Email: zeij@woodridge68.org
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Phone: (630)985-7150