6Th Grade Glimpse s1
6th Grade Glimpse
December 12 – December 20
Science: This week we will start Chapter 3, and begin to look at how cells can specialize. Students will be able to develop an argument supported by evidence for how multicellular organisms are organized by varying levels of complexity; cells, tissue, organs, organ systems. Students know that cells come from other cells. Which will lead us into cellular reproduction. Students will be able to differentiate between asexual and sexual cellular reproduction. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Mrs. Logan Plan Time: G2 and B1
Reading: This week, we will be working on answering the constructed response questions from the Benchmark 2 test. Reading Log #7 is due December 13th (Gold day classes) and December 14th (Blue day classes). 2nd quarter AR goals must be met by December 20th. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns and have a great week!
Mrs. Meyers, , Conf. times: Gold Day 8:00-9:24 AM, Blue Day 1:36-3:00 PM
6th Grade Math (Mrs. Gillilan): This week, students in B4 will take their Chapter 4 test on Monday. To wrap up the semester, students in all classes will take their Study Island Benchmark 2 test this week. Please be sure to sign up for the “Remind” program to receive texts or e-mails of homework assignments. Visit my website for further information: https://sites.google.com/site/huskersbill/home Have a great week!
Mrs. Conference time- Gold days: 8:00-9:24 and Blue days: 9:28- 10:52.
Communication Arts: There will be no more spelling until we return from Christmas break. We will continue working on identifying and using possessive nouns and also using details from text to support written answers. Reminder: All homework assignments that receive a grade below a C may be redone for grade improvement. Assignments should be asked for that day and are due the next class time. Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity if needed.
Mrs. Snapp / Conference Times: Gold 1 (8:00-9:24) and Blue 2 (9:28-10:52)
CA - 6/7TH Grade Mrs. Lettau– We will finish our unit on action/linking/helping verbs and have a test on Thursday or Monday. We will also be writing a second essay where the students get to pick their own topic. If you have questions, you may call me at 660-584-7161 and leave a message or you may e-mail me at . If you need to talk to me immediately, I am available on Gold days from 11:30-1:30 and on Blue days from 8:00-9:30.
Social Studies: This week students we be reviewing for their test over ancient China. Test dates will be 12/16 for blue days and 12/19 for gold days. If you have any questions my email is . My plan time is 9:28 to 10:52 on both Blue and 11:40 to 1:32 on Gold Days.
Keyboarding: This week we will take a unit test on Wednesday. We will also focus on skillbuilding exercises. If you have questions, you may call me at 660-584-7161 or you may e-mail me at . My conference times are: Gold days 8:00-9:24 and Blue days 9:28-10:52.
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SIGNATURES INDICATE GLIMPSE HAS BEEN READ
Student Signature: ______December 9, 2016
Parent/Caregiver Signature: ______Date: ______
For Extra Credit, both signatures must be present and the glimpse needs to be returned to Mrs. Logan no later than
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 by 3:15
Art: Students are going to begin their final project for the semester. This project will use space with line and color. Students will draw a portrait with one point perspective from a “birds eye view” or a “bugs eye view”. This project is due 12/16/16. Terra Conference: Gold 5/Blue 5 1:36pm-3:00pm
FACS: The students are working on their sewing projects with a lot of excitement. Some are finishing up and will help other students when they are done.
RISE: Students will be finishing their Sherlock Holmes essays this week. Wednesday is our field trip! Please remember to send money with your child to eat lunch.Mrs. Bell ,
6th/7th/8th Physical Education: Next week will be the end of class. Students will continue working on Chapter 13 over illegal drugs. Their folders will be checked as well. The students have written some great summaries throughout the quarter, please ask them to share with you. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mrs. Briney by email or Gold 1 and Blue 4
Health Enrichment: Next week Mrs. Briney & Mr. Hawthorne's classes will continue their pickleball and table tennis unit. Students will get back their last quiz of the quarter and then be asked to turn in their Health binder's for a grade. Please help remind your child to bring clothes and tennis shoes for participation! Especially if they like to wear boots.If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Hawthorne or Mrs. Briney. Coach Hawthornes's plan is Gold 1 or Blue 5 and Mrs. Briney's plan is Gold 1 and Blue 4
Band: Our Winter Concert is NEXT TUESDAY, December 13th! The students are very excited to share the music we have been working on. They should arrive at the school by 6:15 to get ready, and the concert will start at 7:00pm. Students will be expected to stay for the full concert which should last around an hour. They should wear nice black shoes, black dress pants (or a skirt), and their blue music t-shirt. Please let me know if you need help obtaining any of these items!
Vocal: Students are rehearsing music for the Winter Concert. This concert will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Gym. Student should arrive to the gym by 6:45. Students should wear their blue music shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Counselor’s Corner: Student Council is hosting a book drive benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital December 12th-16th. Drop off points will be in the MS office and counselor’s office. Books need to be new or in new like condition. Student’s will receive one ticket per book donated and be entered to win a free lunch. Peer Helpers will be meeting December 15th from 3:00-4:00pm in the counselor’s conference room please make arrangements to attend. Schedule changes will be on December 15th and 16th before/after school & during seminar. There is no guarantee that the students schedule can be changed and the student must have written consent from a parent.
December 12th- Café with the Counselor (Seminar)
December 12th-16- Book Drive for Child’s Mercy (Books must be new or like new)
December 15th- Peer Helpers 3:00-4:00
December 15th & 16th- Schedule Changes
December 16th- STUCO Meeting 7:30am
December 19th- STUCO Winter Party 3:00-5:00pm