Congratulations on your first SMARTIE PARTY, Grade 6! We had lots of fun playing dodgeball, watching a movie, and eating popcorn and monster cupcakes! Keep up the great work...
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Hershey and Halloween?
Here's a link for the "Raise the Bar, Hershey" Photo Contest at Global Exchange.
Our Upcoming Fair Trade Field Trip!
Next Tuesday, November 2, we will be walking to Ten Thousand Villages, a wonderful store located on University Park Drive and Quance Street. We are going to explore the many beautiful fair trade products from all over the world and listen to a presentation from the store manager. This venture ties in perfectly with our current study on “Fairness” in Language Arts. We will leave right after lunch (12:45pm) and return between 3-3:30pm.
A couple of things to note regarding this trip:
-Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly, as it is a fair distance to the store (our walk will be our fitness for the day!)
-Consider sending a bit of money along with your child. It’s not necessary, but it would be nice for students to have $5 to shop with at the store!
-Consider coming along! If fair trade is something you are unfamiliar with, this is a great chance to get out for a good long walk with a fun bunch of kids :), and learn something new.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Amazing Arthropods!
Use the following sites to help you discover the FIVE COMMON ADAPTATIONS of all arthropods!
All About Arthropods
Characteristics of Arthropods
All About Arthropods
Characteristics of Arthropods
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Latest
Hi, everyone! I just wanted to write an update here to start off our week, as there are a number of assignments, as well as an important quiz, coming up soon!
Here's what is presently on our "Agenda" whiteboard in the classroom:
Forms: Return the iGo permission slip, as well as the pink homeroom parent contact form
Writing: Major Assignment- "My Difference-Maker"- (Biography)- final copy due Friday
Social Studies: Horn of Africa and Somalia Assignments- due Thursday
Science: Quiz on Lessons 1-5 on Thursday, Vocabulary should be complete in duotang, and Inspiring Invertebrates assignment is due Wednesday
Math: We are working on Unit 2, Lesson 2. I will send extra-practice sheets in an email to parents if you would like to do extra review at home.
Reading: We are finishing up our novel, The Breadwinner. We are also learning to put our best effort into all assignments!
Phys. Ed: Just a reminder that we are going swimming on Friday, from 1-2pm.
That's all for today! Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns, as always!
Here's what is presently on our "Agenda" whiteboard in the classroom:
Forms: Return the iGo permission slip, as well as the pink homeroom parent contact form
Writing: Major Assignment- "My Difference-Maker"- (Biography)- final copy due Friday
Social Studies: Horn of Africa and Somalia Assignments- due Thursday
Science: Quiz on Lessons 1-5 on Thursday, Vocabulary should be complete in duotang, and Inspiring Invertebrates assignment is due Wednesday
Math: We are working on Unit 2, Lesson 2. I will send extra-practice sheets in an email to parents if you would like to do extra review at home.
Reading: We are finishing up our novel, The Breadwinner. We are also learning to put our best effort into all assignments!
Phys. Ed: Just a reminder that we are going swimming on Friday, from 1-2pm.
That's all for today! Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns, as always!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Difference Makers This Week...
We have had some excellent discussions in Grade 6 this week! Here are a couple of the videos and organizations that inspired the discussions...
Water:Charity - Water Changes Everything
TOMS Shoes- The One for One Movement
Ryan's Well Foundation
Water:Charity - Water Changes Everything
TOMS Shoes- The One for One Movement
Ryan's Well Foundation
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