6th Grade Newsletter
October 23 - Nov 6
10/21: PTO Meeting (Use the Zoom Link Below)
10/23: End of the 1st Quarter
10/25 - 10/30: Red Ribbon Week
10/26: Wear Red & Science Fair Meeting via Zoom @ 6pm
10/27: Wear PJS
10/28: Wear a Team Jersey
10/29: Wear Neon and Sunglasses
10/30: Wear a Hat & Report Cards are issued
11/05: Conference Night (5 - 7pm via Zoom)
11/06 : Next 6th Grade Team Newsletter
Math with Mr. Zgonc
We just finished our journey into beginning Algebra, I can’t say for sure that everyone made it out alive…but they were all exposed to it. For the next few weeks we will be traveling into the area of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and many types of polygons! It should be a rip roaring good time…we get to measure all sorts of items so that certainly should be fun!
ELA with Mrs. Rumph
We are currently working on determining the meaning of words in context, with a specific focus on figurative and connotative meanings. Next week, we will be using the nonfiction article, “Halloween: The Hidden History” as we practice this skill. We will continue to develop our vocabulary with Lesson 7 of our Greek and Latin roots and prefixes. Additionally, we will be starting our unit on argumentative essays.
During the week of 11/2, we will practice identifying themes in literary texts. We will use the short story, “Thank you, Ma’am” as we practice this skill. We will continue with our Lesson 8 vocabulary and our argumentative writing unit.
Next week, we will also be starting a new reading log for the second quarter. Please continue to encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes every day and complete their reading log each week.
Upcoming tests:
Friday, 10/30 - Article/skill Test
Tuesday, 11/3 – Vocabulary Lesson 7 Quiz
Friday, 11/6 - fiction story/skill Test
Tuesday, 11/10 – Vocabulary Lesson 8 QuizSocial Studies with Mrs. Wallace
Topic: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia
Students will be able to:
- identify the location of the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Neo-Babylonian Empires.
- describe the military, economic, and cultural achievements of early Mesopotamian empires, such as Hammurabi’s Code.
- evaluate the importance of Mesopotamian achievements.
Essential Questions:
What were the most important achievements of the Mesopotamian empires?
Hammurabi's Code: Was it just?
Vocabulary Words:
capital, code of laws, economy, empire, siege, tribute
Geography:
Africa and the Middle East
Activities:
Hammurabi's Code Debate, Reader's Theater, DBQ
Upcoming Quizzes/Tests:
Stay current with these (TBD) dates on Bloomz.
A study guide will be provided that teaches students how to study effectively.
Science with Mrs. Wallace
Topic: Destination Space!!!
(We will resume Physical Science after Destination Space Curriculum is complete per district guidelines)
Essential Questions:
What challenges do scientists face with space travel and exploration?
How do STEM careers affect living and working in space?
What resources are needed to survive on Mars?
How can we design a vessel to land us safetly on Mars?
Pre-Launch Activities:
Mr. Kennedy Space Presentation via Zoom
International Space Station Tour by an astronaut
Nearpods: Mission to Mars, Mars Virtual Reality
NASA Technologies Discovery
Upcoming Quizzes/Tests:
Stay current with these (TBD) dates on Bloomz.
A study guide will be provided that teaches students how to study effectively.
Zoom Codes for Absentees
Current Informational Flyers
Thank You For Your Continued Support!
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