6th newsletter week of December 3, 2012

Sixth Grade Newsletter

November 30, 2012

Christmas lunch is scheduled for Wed, Dec. 12^th.  Guests are WELCOME to join us that day for the best deal in town. I’ll give you our lunch time for that day next week. It will probably be different from our normal lunch time.

Find next week’s assignments for sixth grade on the back. Students will also receive these assignments in their classes.

On Thursday, Dec. 6^th will be the fifth graders’ E-Fair.  Please allow your sixth grader to shop for goodies, just like other students did for us last year. Most items will cost around $1.00.

Tomorrow is our Concession Stand sales day.  Please remember if you’ve signed up for a time slot.

Next Friday, Dec.7^th is Parents’ Night Out, a fundraiser for the DC trip.  We need adults who will work that night, from 5pm-9pm, or any part of that. It takes a lot of hands! Please let us know if you will work that evening. It’s usually a very big funding night.

Winter Musical performance on Dec. 18^th is at 9:30am and 1pm, during the school day. Students will be wearing Western outfits... jeans, plaid shirts, cowboy hats, etc.

Wednesday, Dec. 19^th is the last day of school before our Winter Break. It is also the end of the 2^nd nine weeks grading period. That morning will be our AR reward movie, and Holiday Parties will be that afternoon. If you would like to help with your student’s homeroom party at 1:30 that afternoon, please let Mrs. Davenport, ginger.dublin@graves.kyschools.us or me, anne.allen@graves.kyschools.us know. She and I will provide drinks, chips, candy canes and a snack- That will be our Christmas for the students. Thank you!!

 We will have a class gift exchange for any students who wish to participate.  If your 6th grader wants to be a part of the class gift exchange, he/she should bring a $5 gift.  Boys should bring a boy’s gift, and girls should bring a girl’s gift. 

Thank you for all you do for our sixth graders.

Math vocab to study for Mrs. Davenport

Average speed

rate

speed              unit rate

Math- Doyle’s Class

Students will complete a short answer question independently one day next week over algebra. We TEST OVER chapter 7 hopefully on Friday December 7^th or Tuesday December 11 depending on student understanding of concepts. We will start chapter 8 on equations and inequalities the following week. Tuesday and Thursday will continue to be fact assessment days. On these days students will be asked to complete random facts they should know. Some of these grades will be recorded. Thursday December 6th, we have a vocabulary test. A study guide will be sent home Monday.

Math- McCord

In the sixth grade we are working very hard on some difficult information, however, you may be able to help your child more than you know.  Our chapter is over percents, which also involve interest, tax, and interest rates.  We have discussed some of the ways that people use this knowledge, but if you could take a minute to explain a receipt or bank statement to your child it will really bring our school work to life.  Thank you for all you do.
Jana McCord

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6th science - Science fair Thursday, December 13th. All sixth graders are required to participate.

Reading with Mrs. Diane 

We will be reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis from now until Christmas break.  If students stay on track with class reading and homework assignments, we will have time to watch the movie as well.

 DARE  

     Students have been assigned an essay by the DARE officer who has been meeting with them over the last six weeks.  The essay is due on Dec. 7^th. Students will have class time to complete it, if they stay on task in class time.

                                            

6th grade newsletter 11-9-12

Sixth Grade Newsletter

November 9, 2012

        We need parent chaperones for the Nov. 16 International Bazaar.  We plan to leave at 9:00 and be back at school at 2:00.

          Please be sure your sixth grade friend is bringing a coat to school for recess in these COOL weather days.

        Sixth graders will travel to Murray State for the annual International Bazaar on Wed, November 14^th.  We plan visit the radio station while on the Murray State Campus, and to return at 2:00. Please be sure your sixth grader has returned his/her permission form and $10.00 for lunch at Pagliai’s.

        Colder weather is here!  Your 6th grader MUST have a COAT to wear for outside recess when the temperature is below 50 degrees.  Please help your 6th grader understand the difference between a COAT and a JACKET.  A coat has a thicker lining than a jacket.  Hoodies do not substitute for a coat, even if the hoodie is worn over another sweatshirt.  Please let Mrs. Allen or me know if your child needs a coat.  Students who don't have a coat on days with below 50 temperatures will stay in study hall during recess. 

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Math –Doyle

      Students will complete an open response question independently one day next week. We will continue chapter 6 on Fractions, Percents, and Decimals. Thursday will continue to be fact assessment days. On these days students will be asked to complete random facts they should know. Some of these grades will be recorded. Thursday we have a vocabulary test. A study guide will be sent home Monday.

Language Arts Homework Assignment Schedule:

Monday    Spelling homework as assigned.

              Quick Quiz is on Tuesday, since the field trip is on WED.

Tuesday  Write missed words X10.     

Thursday  Final Spelling Test on Friday

Friday   The weekend is a great time to read for AR.

Spelling words:  umbrella, struggle, justice, difficult, crumb, discuss, plumber, result, thumb, tongue, compass, among, government, trouble, tough, enough, cousin, double, touch, flood.

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ST. LOUIS NEWS

   The butter braid sales were terrific.  THANK YOU!

   The frozen Butter Braids are to be delivered on Monday, Nov.19^th, which is Thanksgiving week.  Please arrange to pick up your frozen Butter Braids that day.  They should be ready for pick-up at the end of the school day, between 2:00 and 2:30.  Remember, these are frozen, so we’ll need to be prompt in getting them to the friends that bought these.

   The meeting for finalizing plans for the sixth grade trip to St. Louis is scheduled for Tuesday night, November 13^th in Mrs. Allen’s room at 5:30.  Remember, this trip is parent-initiated and parent-supported.  How much money must be raised is determined by the nature of the trip you choose to book.  Please be sure your voice is heard in the discussion and decisions made, and please be sure you are present for the fund-raising process that is needed for our Sixth Graders to have a memorable and comfortable trip.

    The next scheduled fundraiser is Tuesday night, Nov. 20^th at Arby’s.    

    Thanks so much for all you do for our Sixth Grade students! We love them and want them to be very successful.

Anne Allen

6th grade newsletter week of November 5, 2012

Sixth Grade Newsletter

November 2, 2012

        Since there is no school on Monday, Nov. 5^th,(the turn-in date for Butter Braids)those can be turned in on Wednesday, Nov. 7^th.  Thanks for all your sales work!  

        On Friday, November 9, we would like to have military personnel or veterans come in to speak to each of our homerooms about their work for our country.  If you know someone who would be willing to talk to our class, along with others, please give us a call!  (328-4830)

           We need 2 more parent chaperones for the Nov. 14 International Bazaar.  We plan to leave at 9:00 and be back at school at 2:00.

        Monday and Tuesday, Nov.5 & 6 there will be no school for students.

          Basketball Jamboree is this Saturday.

         On Thursday, Nov. 8, there will be an Academic Team meet at Farmington at 6pm.  There will also be tutoring after school that day.

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 Math- Doyle’s Class

      Students will complete an open response question independently one day next week. We will continue chapter 6 on Fractions, Percents, and Decimals. Thursday will continue to be fact assessment days. On these days students will be asked to complete random facts they should know. Some of these grades will be recorded. Thursday we NOT have a vocabulary test.

Math- Mrs. McCord’s Class

6th grade will be starting chapter 5 (rates) next week.  Don't forget to have your child bring home their guided practice notes to help with homework. 

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    In Social Studies sixth grade has begun reading the chapter book, Number the Stars. This historical novel takes place in Denmark in WWII. We will also begin preparing to interview Murray University students about their homes in foreign places.

Spelling quick quiz will be Wednesday.  Final test on Friday. Spelling words:  degrees, succeed, breeze, brief, piece, breathing, speaker, repeat, increase, meter, ceiling, receive, gasoline, piano, liter, memory, library, scene, extremely, complete

      Colder weather is here!  Your 6th grader MUST have a COAT to wear for outside recess when the temperature is below 50 degrees.  Please help your 6th grader understand the difference between a COAT and a JACKET.  A coat has a thicker lining than a jacket.  Hoodies do not substitute for a coat, even if the hoodie is worn over another sweatshirt.  Please let Mrs. Allen or me know if your child needs a coat.  Students who don't have a coat on days with below 50 temperatures will stay in study hall during recess. 

Ginger Dublin

Week of Oct. 15

See below for the Spelling list and Math Vocabulary list.  The first ten words are the math vocab words.  Students will look up and write definitions for the 1st ten words in class on Monday.  The math vocab test will be on Friday unless there are tests scheduled in other subjects besides spelling.  If there are, then I will reschedule the math vocab test for the week of Oct. 22.  All 20 words will be on the spelling test.  Due to the DARE program, the 1st spelling test is now on Wednesday of each week and the 2nd spelling test is on Friday.  This will continue until the DARE program is over.  I will give all of the students a copy of the spelling list and math vocabulary list on Monday.  It will be exactly the same as the list you see here on the blog.

 Spelling Words and Math Vocabulary
1st Spelling Test:  Wed., Oct. 17;  2nd Spelling Test Fri., Oct. 19
Math Vocabulary Test Fri., Oct. 19(if there are tests scheduled in other subjects other than spelling on Fri., I will move the date of the math vocab test to the next week)


1.  Ratio:


2.  Term:


3.  Equivalent:


4.  Rate:


5.   Unit Rate:


6.   Speed:


7.  Average Speed:


8.  Simplest Form:


9.  Multiply


10.  Compute


11.  Reduce                                                                      18.  Quotient


12.  Improper                                                                  19.   Product


13.  Proper                                                                      20.   Distance


14.  Common
 

15.  Factor


16.  Divide


17.  Divisor


This link is the newsletter.

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Mrs. Dublin's Math Group

We have finished Ch 4.  We will review and complete a study guide on Monday.  The Ch 4 test will be on Tuesday.  Students are allowed to use their study guides, math binders, and math books to help them on the math test.  I also encourage them to study and practice problems that they have had difficulty understanding in the chapter.  Students also know that they have the option of turning in their completed study guide when they complete their test for a bonus 100.  Even though I remind them, there are a few who are not doing this.  I also give all of my students the opportunity to make corrections to any graded assignment and have it re-graded and re-averaged for a new and better grade.  At the parent/teacher conferences last week, I learned that some parents were not aware that their 6th grader could do this to not only improve his/her grade, but also to reinforce skills and concepts that are needed for 7th grade. ‎

Week of Oct. 8-12, 2012

Announcements

PTO Meeting:  Tuesday, October 9 at 6pm

Parent Teacher Conferences:  Thursday, October 11 from 2:40-6:00;  Sign up sheets have been sent home with all 6th graders.  Please sign up for a time, or call to schedule a different day/time if Thursday is not convenient for your family.  Report cards will be discussed and handed out during conferences.  They will not be sent home with students on Thursday.

Awards Assembly:  Friday, October 12 at 1:45

October Breakfast and Lunch Menus have been attached below as well as the October events calendar.




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October 2012 Calendar.doc‎ (44 KB‎)‎[Open in Browser‎]

Week of Feb. 28-Mar. 4

Please be sure your sixth grade friend is bringing a coat, not a sweatshirt, lightweight jacket, or hoodie,  to school for recess in these COLD weather days.  When the temperature is below 50 degrees at our recess time, students are required to wear a coat outside.


School Events this week:

This is Kentucky Week!


Tues., Mar. 1:  Colonial Day:  Dress like a pioneer.  Tutoring
 Wed, Mar. 2:  Dr. Seuss Day:  Wear pajamas.   Students attend school all day
Thurs., Mar. 3: Government Day:  Dress like a government official. Group pictures for the yearbook. Tutoring
Fri., Mar. 4: Economics Day:  Wear clothing from a Kentucky college or university.  Snack break



Mrs. Dublin's 6th Grade Math:
Week of Dec. 13
Mon.: Math Lesson
Tues.: Math Lesson
Wed.:  Vocab. Test; Math Lesson
Thurs.:  New Vocab. Words; Math Lesson
Fri.:  Learning Check

Math –Mrs. Doyle

We will have a vocabulary test on Thursday and a unit test next Friday. We will have a mad minute facts test every day next week. The students are not allowed to skip problems and will have 5 minutes to complete the fact test. The students will receive extra instruction and be asked to correct the facts test during study hall if the grade is below an 94%.

1.    Multiplying mixed numbers
2.    Dividing mixed numbers
3.    Using prime factorization to reduce mixed numbers
4.  Complementary and supplementary angles

Mrs. Becki Stratton's Reading Group

Mrs. Allen's Language Arts and Social Studies
Monday:  Write spelling words 4 times.
Tuesday:  Spelling test;  We are working on a non-fiction article.  Ask your student to explain something interesting from his/her selection.
Wednesday:  Missed spelling words on Tuesday's test must be written 10 times each.
Thursday:  Final spelling test
Friday:  Vocabulary Test; Read for AR

   

Week of Nov. 1

Happy November!  6th Grade is very excited about our Fall Festival!  It will be this Thursday, November 4 from 5pm to 7:30pm.  There will be games and food!  This year, both 6th grade homerooms are responsible for the concession stand.  Mrs. Allen and I will need lots of volunteers! Please consider giving 20-30 minutes of your time to help our students.  Thanks!

School Events This Week:
Tues, Nov. 2:  NO SCHOOL
Wed., Nov. 3:  Academic Team Practice until 3:30
Thurs., Nov. 4:  Fall Festival, 5:00-7:30, NO TUTORING
Fri., Nov. 5:  No Snack Break

Mrs. Allen's Social Studies and Spelling

Nominees for school president should prepare a speech on Tuesday and be ready to present it on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mon.:  Write spelling words 4X each.  
Tues:  NO SCHOOL

Wed:  Spelling Quick Quiz; write missed words 10X each

Thurs:   Spelling Final Test

Fri:  Reading Comprehension Vocabulary test

In Social Studies, we'll begin a study of World War II. There will be a vocabulary quiz on Thursday.