Here is what is happening this week.
Monday: Pastries for Parents (8:15 – 8:45 in the classroom); 6th grade teachers have a collaboration scheduled this time, but VAPA teachers will be teaching so you will be able to see the VAPA program in action. At 8:45, you will be invited downstairs for a light breakfast.
In the afternoon, 6th graders will have an assembly to review behavior and academic expectations and the criteria to earn end of year activities. Please ask your child what was discussed and be on the lookout for the letter detailing the end of year activities criteria.
Thursday: VAPA; great American Shakeout
Friday: Mid-Module 2 test; Butterbraid order forms and money due. Please be sure to check out order forms and ensure that all information is thoroughly completed.
This is what we will be learning:
Language Arts – we will continue to read about Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir and talk about how we can influence the balance of nature.
Writing – students will continue to take notes for the biography reports. So far we have been gathering information on personal information. Students learned to analyze the credibility of websites, record sources, and paraphrase notes on index cards.
Read Aloud – students completed their Book Trailers on 90 Miles to Havana last week and we will attempt to publish on the blog this week. We will also begin our next read aloud, Dead End in Norvelt.
Math – we will begin operations with decimals and our mid-module 2 test will be on Friday.
Science – rotation with Mrs. Benson on environmental impact
PE – 4-square with Mrs. Benson
