- Monday, March 20 (3:20-4:15): Stations of the Cross Practice
- Monday, March 20: National History Bee (Omaha, NE)
- Wednesday, March 22: Math CRS Diocesan Problem Solving Assessment
- Thursday, March 23 (3:20-4:15): Stations of the Cross Practice
Religion:
The students did a great job with the Unit 3 games. It was fun for the students to have an opportunity to play the games. We will do that again the Monday after spring break. Our next unit in religion is about the leaders of God's chosen people - Judges and Kings. We will start this three chapter unit after spring break. The chapter 17 quiz will not be until March 29th.
Social Studies:
This week the students finished up their study of the origins and spread of Islam. The tests will come home after everyone has had a chance to take the test. The students then watched a video about the Hajj or the pilgrimage to Makkah. After spring break we iwl begin Chapter 8 where hte students will study how the beliefs and practices of Islam shape Muslims' lives.
Reading:
We started our new class novel this week, Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. This novel will cover the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era of the 1930's. We had our first vocab quiz today, and they will continue every Friday.
Students will do a Poetic Portrait based on the novel starting Monday. They will need access to a photo of themselves from early childhood. It can be an actual photo, or they can take a picture of the photo and email that to themselves to use. They may ask you a few questions about the day of their birth as well.
Students will do a Poetic Portrait based on the novel starting Monday. They will need access to a photo of themselves from early childhood. It can be an actual photo, or they can take a picture of the photo and email that to themselves to use. They may ask you a few questions about the day of their birth as well.
Language Arts:
The Greek Museum was a huge success! The students did such an amazing job with their Greek characters - I am so proud of them. Thanks to all the parents and grandparents who were able to attend! Also, thank you parents for helping your students get their costumes prepared - I know that can be a struggle. Well done everyone!
After break, we will begin our Poetry unit.
After break, we will begin our Poetry unit.
Math Period 1:
The students completed Chapter 4 with a test this week. The students were able to make test corrections on Thursday, but the test will come home for you to review and sign after break. We will spend a couple of weeks on problem-solving, focusing on a different strategy each day. On Wednesday, March 22nd the students will be taking a problem-solving assessment required by the Diocese to be given to all 6th graders as a second reportable standardized assessment.
Math Period 4:
This class completed Chapter 3 with a test on Thursday. This test will be sent home on Monday after break for you to review and sign. Next, we will begin Chapter 4 Fractions. For each skill, we will be using manipulatives before using the algorithm to develop understanding. There will also be a lot of focus on estimating. On Wednesday, March 22nd the students will be taking a problem-solving assessment required by the Diocese to be given to all 6th graders as a second reportable standardized assessment.
Math Period 5:
The students completed Chapter 4 with a test this week. The students were able to make test corrections on Thursday, but the test will come home for you to review and sign after break. We will spend a couple of weeks on problem-solving, focusing on a different strategy each day. On Wednesday, March 22nd the students will be taking a problem-solving assessment required by the Diocese to be given to all 6th graders as a second reportable standardized assessment.
Science:
This week the students learned the differences between the three main types of volcanoes and other landforms formed from magma. We will spend two days reviewing after break and the chapter test will be Wednesday, March 22nd.
