1/29/15-1/30/15

Students received project presentation dates.  We discussed many ideas for the  research project.  Projects are due the week of February 23rd.  Students will  be  allowed to work in class on February 5th and perhaps 6th depending how Thursday goes.

This will represent part of their research and speaking grades fore the 3rd quarter.  Grades  will be reflected on the next progress report.

Tuesday is a science test and science extra credit is due.  There will be no additional homework given.

1/28/15

I apologize for not posting this week.  I was home sick.  Students did not receive homework Monday or yesterday.

Today we reviewed Monday's lesson on the layers of the Earth.  They will have a test on this next  week Tuesday.  As always they may take a workbook home to review the Earth's layers.

Extra credit opportunity due by next  Tuesday is to create a 3D model of Earth's layers.  The layers must be properly and  accurately labeled.

We discussed our next research project which will be due the last two weeks of February.  I will assign specific  dates Friday.  They may work alone, with a partner, or small group-no more than four.  The theme is Greece.  Ancient and/or modern day.  This will be  both a research grade and a speaking grade so the project must be presented.  Students will have a choice on what they would like to research.  They are required to have a visual, be it a power point, poster board, model, diorama, etc.

1/23/15

Students received the  science test they took this week.

They created posters for Alumni Night of their fond memories of Hale  School.

I would  like to thank all who donated $1.00 towards our 6th grade basket.  The teachers will work on putting it together over the weekend.

1/22/15

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your science writing assignment.

Students created maps of Ancient Greece in social studies today.  This is homework if you did not finish it in class.

Bring your $1.00 tomorrow to dress down.  It is a donation for the basket.

1/21/15

Students took a science test today.  They also received two writing assignments.  One on comparing and contrasting renewable and nonrenewable resources.  They other was to explain and give examples of the 3 Rs.  This is to be   completed for homework if it is not already submitted.

$1.00 donation for our 6th grade basket will buy you a dress down day Friday!

1/20/15

In science class we reviewed for tomorrow's test.  Study for the test and be ready to have your science notebook checked in.

$1.00 please-donation for the basket.

1/16/15

Today we learned about Ancient Greek city-states concluding with a quiz.   There is no social studies homework.

Remember the science study guide  is due on Tuesday.  The test will be on Wednesday.

There is no school on Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Also, PLEASE bring in $1.00 for the basket.

Have a wonderful weekend!

1/15/15

Sorry no post yesterday.  Technical difficulties.  There was no homework assigned yesterday. The homework today is a science study guide.  This is due on Tuesday.  The test is on Wednesday.  Students  had the option to take a workbook, but most of what they need to  complete the study guide is inside of there  science notebook.

A note  was sent  home today explaining the $1.00 donation for the basket.  Your donation is greatly appreciated!

1/13/15

Students presented science fair projects today.  We also read about and discussed people's impact on the land.  We watched a video on mining coal and reviewed renewable and nonrenewable resources.  No homework.

Sixth graders are asked to  donate $1.00 towards a basket to be raffled off on Alumni Night.  Please donate to  this worthy cause.  Thank you.

1/12/15

Students presented science fair projects.  No homework.

1/9/15

Students took a listening quiz on natural resources.  We did not have social studies this week due to the closing.

Next week is dress down week for homeroom 316 only.  Come in uniform if you have not returned your progress report.

1/6/15

Students wrote an exit slip classifying natural resources.  There is no science homework today.

1/5/15

Happy New Year!!!  We began studying natural resources today in science.  There was not homework assigned today.  Science  fair participants please finalize your projects for next week's presentations.

Please return your progress reports this week or else you will not dress down next week.  If it is misplaced a note will be just fine.