Weekly News

This week in Math we will use our knowledge with fractions and decimals and now place them on a number line. Since fractions and decimals are part of a whole number, it is critical that students know the proper placement of fractions and decimals on a number line. We are also working on addition timed tests. Some students and parents wonder why we are working on addition timed tests, so to answer this question, it is because so many students are still counting on their fingers. While this method is something that students can do if they have to, it is pretty important that now that they are in 6th grade, they can add common numbers (between 1-20) quickly, without their fingers. They learned to add in first grade, so I would like them to become more proficient in adding quickly.

In Science we will continue looking at properties of rocks. We will test a variety of rocks to see what types of minerals are in them, by looking at the properties those minerals have. We will finish up the week by looking at the difference between metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks.

Students will have a lot of time in Advisory this week to plan for next week's exhibitions. Please note that not all students have an exhibition time yet. It is critical for everyone to have one scheduled, because EVERYONE must present their projects next week. During advisory, it is expected that students are about 98% done with their projects and are either putting the finishing touches on them, or are preparing their verbal presentation (planning out note cards, practicing what they are going to say, etc.). Please make a conscious effort to be as prepared as possible because your exhibition is the only thing that determines your advisory grade for this trimester!

I have to apologize for being a little bit of a slacker in announcing AWESOME work that the students have been doing. Although it might be a little late, a huge congratulations goes to the following students for receiving over a 95% on their division timed test, which they did the entire month of October: Cameron (95%), Marae (99%), Christina (100%), Ananda (99%), Richard (100%), Trinity (100%), Bekkah (100%), DaShawn (100%), Leah (100%), and Khaila (100%).

The students completed their first Rocks and Minerals Quiz last Monday, so a big round of applause goes to the following students who received over an 80% on that quiz: Cameron (100%), Christina (100%), Ananda (90%), Richard (100%), Trinity (90%), DaShawn (100%), Leah (80%), Khaila (100%), and NiJaia (90%).

I'm looking forward to this week and all it will bring. I hope everyone is ready for tomorrow and the week to come!