6th Grade Newsletter: Week
of
Hi Parents,
Phew, we made it through ITBS
testing! It’s nice to have a short week
to recoup from testing. Last week I sent
home a permission slip for our visit to the nursing care and rehabilitation
center in Bothell. If you haven’t
already, please fill this out and return in as soon as possible. Here’s what is on the agenda for the week:
Important Dates:
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Tuesday,
November 20th: Vocabulary test
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Wednesday,
November 21st:
Thanksgiving assembly at
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Thursday,
November 22nd -Friday, November 23rd: No School, Thanksgiving
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Tuesday,
November 27th:
Subject Update:
Language Arts/Social Studies: The students
have begun their research for the
Last week, the student’s
learned how to use their research folder to take notes and cite their
sources. We practiced how to record
information in their own words, not just copying from their source. Mrs. Carlson gave a lesson on how to use the
correct format for source citing so that the students will be able to construct a bibliography for their report. Like last week, I will be giving the students
additional time (on top of their daily Social Studies period) during Language
Arts to conduct their research and take notes.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Carlson will be giving a short internet safety lesson, and
the students will get additional time to conduct research on-line. Mrs. Conrow has reserved the lab several
other times. Please note: The students had two 45 minute periods each day last
week and the same on Monday & Tuesday of this week. The students who use their time well should
have no problem finishing their note cards by next Tuesday (they will also get
2 more periods next Monday). Please be
sure to check your student’s progress on his/her note cards. We are not requiring them to do research at
home, but they may find they need to if they haven’t used their class time
efficiently. Students need
enough information on their note cards for:
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A one page report
on each Egyptian ruler (3 rulers)
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A ½ page report
on each Egyptian topic (2 topics)
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Entire report
totals 4 pages (more is OK)
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The report should
be typed in 14 pt. and double spaced
The students note cards will
be due to me on Tuesday, November 27th. This deadline is to ensure that students have
adequate time to write their report. I
will look over their note cards to be sure that each student has enough
information to begin their written report, that the information has been
written/summarized in their own words, and that they have correctly cited their
sources.
Next Tuesday, Mrs. Carlson will instruct the students in how to prepare an outline from their note cards. Due dates to keep in mind:
November 27th: Note cards due to Mrs. Schwartz
November 30th: Outlines due to Mrs. Conrow
December 7th: Final report due (two copies – one for Mrs. Conrow
and one for Mrs. Schwartz)
Literature: The students
were given the class period today to study for tomorrow’s vocabulary test.
Math: The 6th graders will be finishing up
their ITBS this week. They will, also,
be taking a short quiz on Tuesday.
I wish everyone a great
Thanksgiving.
Religion: Today during our daily written reflection time, I
asked the students to write a Thanksgiving prayer to share with their families
on the holiday. Please be sure to ask
your student to share this with you. We
are finishing Chapter 3 this week. The
students will receive a study guide on Tuesday for the test, which is scheduled
for Tuesday, November 27th.
On another note, thank you to
the 6th grade families who have donated to the food drive. Each student is asked to bring 1-2 items from
our list each month. Our class has been
assigned beverages for the food drive (i.e. juices, coffee, tea, hot cocoa,
etc.).
Science: This short week in science we are wrapping up our
study of the plants vascular system.
I wish all of your families a safe and restful
Thanksgiving holiday! I am so thankful
for the gift of all of your wonderful children and this job that I love! J
~ God Bless,
Pam Schwartz