Cascade- Tube Town FUNraiser

The junior class is doing a fund raiser on Monday, January 10th.  It is at Cascade on the tubing hill.  If you purchase a ticket that night and tell them you are from Poynette, then half of the proceeds go to the junior class.  The information sheet and waiver are linked here:
Flyer

ELA News & Reminder to Read!

We have been busy so far in 2nd quarter, and we will continue the momentum when we return from break.  We will be continuing our 3rd round of nonfiction reading and research on high-interest topics.  There will be reading record (number 8) due on Wednesday, January 2nd, but no metalogs until the following week.  Once we return in January, there are only a few weeks until the end of the quarter, so it is critical for students to take care of any outstanding assignments that they are missing sooner than later. 

I want to remind you to encourage your child to do some reading for pleasure over break.  Even if reading isn't their "favorite" activity, having them choose a book and reading a little each day goes a long way in helping them become a better reader! 

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Swimming Unit Begins January 7th

Mrs. Serstad/Reddeman´s phy-ed classes will begin the swimming unit on Monday, January 7th.  Students will need to bring their swimming suits, towels, and something to put their wet items in.  This is the first Monday after break.  A reminder will be sent via Infinite Campus as the date draws nearer.  Please contact the office with any questions.  

ELA News Week of 12/17

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 7 & Metalog 4
Thursday: Socratic Discussion Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
*Friday early release 1:15
*Friday is ugly sweater day
*Friday is Winter Reading Day where we are paired with elementary classes for a time of shared reading- students will do this with their homeroom group

Homework resources- paper copies are available in the classroom, and they are also on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 6- due 12/19
2. Metalog Week 4- due 12/19

6th Grade Science- Week of December 10th

We are wrapping up our Force and Motion Unit this week with our final assessment and roller coaster project. We will be applying all of the concepts we have learned about including potential and kinetic energy, and the forces of gravity, friction, and inertia to create and test our roller coasters!

Monday: Force and Motion Assessment

Tuesday: Roller Coaster Project

Wednesday: Roller Coaster Project

Thursday: Roller Coaster Project

Friday: Roller Coaster Project Due

Check out some photos from our Balloon Car Rockets to practice Newton´s 3rd Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Book Opportunities!

There are several great opportunities for getting some new books coming up next week!  Make sure to mark your calendars!

1.  Scholastic Book Orders due MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code: P69TG

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

2. Scholastic Book Fair- MONDAY & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 & 11
Held in the 1-8 IMC from 4-7pm. 

3.  National Honor Society Free Book Exchange- MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
Held in the 1-8 Cafeteria from 4-7pm.
Books are FREE and anyone is welcome to come choose some books to take home!  

ELA News week of 12/10

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 6
Thursday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies are available in the classroom, and they are also on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 6- due 12/12

NHS Community Book Exchange

Have any slightly used or already read books laying around?  Donate them to the National Honor Society and give them back to the community.  Book drop-offs will be available at each school as well as the Piggly Wiggly through December 7.  Once all books have been collected, there will be a free community book exchange on Monday, December 10th in the Poynette 1-8 cafeteria from 4-7pm, just in time for Christmas gifts!  You do not need to donate books in order to pick up some new ones at the exchange.  Board books, picture books, chapter books, adult books... any kind of books will be accepted.  Clear off those shelves to make room for some new reading materials, and help our community get excited about reading!

ELA News week of 12/3

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 5 & Metalog 3
Thursday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies are available in the classroom, and they are also on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 4- due 12/5
2. Metalog Week 3- due 12/5

This week in Spanish (Week of 11/26)

Hola parents!

This week in Spanish 6th graders are continuing their work on Unit 2 of 4 for this quarter. Students will be focused on mastering basic questions and answers in Spanish (ex. What is your name? When is your birthday? How old are you? etc.). Students will be having a short speaking assessment focusing on these questions and answers on Wednesday (11/28).

Have a great week!
Sr. Gavin

ELA News Week of 11/26

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: No Students  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 4
Thursday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 4- due 11/28

December Book Order

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  Monday, December 10

Support Your Child’s Reading Success!

Dear Families,

Did you know? Kids who read for just 20 minutes a day are more successful in school and life. Ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs is an easy way to find the best books that are just right for your child’s grade and interests.

Here’s how:

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code: P69TG

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, I will send it home with your child.

**If you are interested in purchasing books as a gift, you can let me know and I will set them aside for you to pick up from the office to keep them a surprise from your child! 

Plus every order you place earns FREE Books for our class to share.

Thank you for your support and happy reading,

ELA News Week of 11/19

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Socratic Discussion (1:15 early release) Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 3 & Metalog 2
Thursday: NO SCHOOL Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: NO SCHOOL Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 2- due 11/21 
2. Metalog 2- due 11/21

Science News- Week of November 19th

Hello! Students are working hard to understand concepts of Physics! They are applying their learning to our unit question of how roller coasters work. This week we will be studying the forces of friction and gravity.

All grades have been updated in infinite campus as well as student´s Puma Pride grades. We are off to a great start into second quarter! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful break this week and a happy Thanksgiving! 

Check out some pictures below of students working on a mini-coaster challenge to design a track that moves a marble as slow as possible. They used their understanding of forces to slow down the marble. 

This week in Spanish (Week of 11/12)

¡Hola parents!

This week in Spanish 6th graders are moving on to Unit 2, which is focused on interpersonal greetings, dates, and time. This week 6th graders will be focused on interpersonal greetings and dates (months of the year, days of the week, how to write the date in Spanish, etc.) and will be having their Listening Assessment on Thursday as they watch and interpret a cartoon about the days of the week in Spanish.

Have a great week!
Sr. Gavin

Science News Week of 11/12- Check out some photos from our Wind Turbine Project!

Hello!

We are a week into 2nd Quarter and have already had a big project that was graded on 3 of our Science standards. It looked at how students were able to research accurate information, use that to apply the principles of engineering to construct a working windmill, and write about their experience in a reflection.

Check out Infinite Campus to see grades on the projects! Anyone is welcome to see me to make corrections and improve their grades. I am available most days after school or during I/E. 

I have also updated students progress on our Puma Pride standards so far. It is our goal to have students Meeting Expectations (ME) in all of the standards. These include turning in work on time, producing high quality work, and following classroom expectations.

This week, we will be wrapping up our Alternative Energy unit and sharing our research projects about alternative fuel for vehicles. We will then be entering our Force and Motion unit and will be studying about the physics of roller coasters!

Check out the pictures below to see students hard at work on their wind turbines! 

ELA News Week of 11/12

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing workshop, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 2
Thursday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 2- due 11/14

*About half of the students in 6th grade do not have a signed parent consent form for Flipgrid turned in.  Please check with your child to see if they still need theirs!  We are hoping to start using Flipgrid soon to record our discussions, peer editing work, and more!  

November Book Orders- due Tuesday

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  11/13/18

Support Your Child’s Reading Success!

Dear Families,

Did you know? Kids who read for just 20 minutes a day are more successful in school and life. Ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs is an easy way to find the best books that are just right for your child’s grade and interests.

Here’s how:

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code (or look me up by our school name): P69TG

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, I will send it home with your child.

Plus every order you place earns FREE Books for our class to share.

Thank you for your support and happy reading,

Science News- Week of November 5th

We are just starting our unit on Alternative Energy. Students will be working to answer our unit question of how we can fuel vehicles with something other than gasoline. They will be doing several projects throughout this unit to help them come up with solutions to reduce human´s impact on the environment.

Monday: Analyze Energy Graphs, Ecological Footprint Calculations, Wind Turbine Project

Tuesday: Energy Consumption Reading, Pollution Video, Wind Turbine Project

Wednesday: Analyze Energy Graphs, Finish Wind Turbine Project

Thursday: Present Projects, Project Reflection, Is the Earth Getting Warmer Reading Response

Friday: Alternative Fuel Research Project

ELA News week of 11/5

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing workshop, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 1, Metalog 1
Thursday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 1 - Due 11/7
2. Metalog Week 1- Due 11/7

Quarter 1 ends Friday, November 2nd.  Report cards will be sent home next week.  

*Please sign the Flipgrid parent consent forms at your earliest convenience!  

Rogness out Friday & News for week of 10/29

I will be out of town attending a family funeral tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26).  I will have updated the Campus Portal by the end of the day today.  If any work is marked missing, that means that I have not received it.  Please check it with your child, since next Friday is the end of the quarter and the gradebook will close.  Thank you, and let me know if there are any questions! 

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop, grammar Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 8
Thursday: Writing Workshop, grammar Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing Workshop, grammar     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 8 - Due 10/31

Please check the parent portal regularly to stay up-to-date on your child's progress!  6th graders often need a little extra support during the beginning of the year.  Thank you! 

*Please sign the Flipgrid parent consent forms at your earliest convenience!  

Picture Retake Day- Tomorrow

Galley Studio will be here Thursday, October 25 for picture re-takes or for any student that has not yet had their photo taken.  Even if a family is not planning to purchase photos, we need every student to have an updated photo for our Infinite Campus system.  Thank you! 

ELA News Week of 10/22

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Read 20 min, fill out reading record 
Homework Due: Reading Record 7 & Metalog 5
Thursday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing Workshop, vocabulary     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 7 - Due 10/24
2. Metalog Week 5 - Due 10/24

Please check the parent portal regularly to stay up-to-date on your child's progress!  6th graders often need a little extra support during the beginning of the year.  Thank you! 

*Please sign the Flipgrid parent consent forms at your earliest convenience!  

6th Grade Band News

The 6th grade band students are progressing well this quarter.  With a new seating chart and new folder assignments they and are just about ready to get their music for their first concert.  The concert is Tuesday, December 18 at the Middle School.

Most students are practicing regularly, but if you haven't been hearing much practice at home, please encourage them to do that or help them set a time to practice.  Many students need a little extra help from Dad and/or Mom to help them find time to practice regularly.  Regular practice is the key to their continued success.

ELA News Week of 10/15

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Slideshow projects due, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Writing Workshop, grammar   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop, grammar Read 20 min, fill out reading record 
Homework Due: Reading Record- No Metalog this week!
Thursday: Writing Workshop, grammar    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: NO SCHOOL     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 6 - Due 10/17

Please check the parent portal regularly to stay up-to-date on your child's progress!  6th graders often need a little extra support during the beginning of the year.  Thank you! 

Science News- Week of October 15th

We are continuing to work on applying Physics concepts in our Wave and Energy Unit to our big question of How Rainbows Form. This week we will wrap up learning about properties of light and color and apply our leaning to revise our initial ideas about the unit question.

Monday: Light Interacting with Matter Lesson, Light Wave Review Packet

Tuesday: Energy from the Sun Lesson, Separating Colors Activity, Light Wave Review Packet

Wednesday: How does our Eyes Process Light and See Color Lesson, Reading Response

Thursday: (early release) Finish Light Wave Review Packet, Final Unit Models

Friday: No School 

Light Wave Unit Test will be coming up NEXT WEEK!

Field Trip Photos

If any chaperone has a photo or two of today's field trip, please send them to Mrs. Rogness at jrogn@poynette.k12.wi.us  We are looking for a couple to put in the P.A.D. newsletter!  Thanks!

October Book Orders Due Next Thursday!

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  10/18/18

Support Your Child’s Reading Success!

Dear Families,

Did you know? Kids who read for just 20 minutes a day are more successful in school and life. Ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs is an easy way to find the best books that are just right for your child’s grade and interests.

Here’s how:

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code P69TG (or look me up by our school name):

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, I will send it home with your child.

Plus every order you place earns FREE Books for our class to share.

Thank you for your support and happy reading,

Mrs. Rogness

Field Trip Reminder

The 6th grade field trip to the UW-Madison campus for the Science Festival is this Thursday.  The weather is expected to be sunny, but chilly.  Please help your child dress appropriately for the weather.  They should wear comfortable shoes for walking as well.  All children will need to bring a bag lunch with a beverage unless it was marked on their permission slip form that they wanted to order a bag lunch through the school lunch program.  Students do not need any bags, backpacks, or cash for the trip, and we encourage them to leave any valuables at home.  They will not be attending any regular classes on Thursday since the trip takes the entire day.  We will return to school in time for the regular dismissal and bus route.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Rogness at jrogn@poynette.k12.wi.us

School Fundraiser Forms due Tomorrow

If you took part in the school fundraiser, the order forms and money are due back tomorrow.  Thank you for your support! 

This week in Spanish (Week of 10/8)

¡Hola parents!

6th graders in Spanish are now in Unit 3, which is focused on weather phrases in Spanish. Students are working through the unit and will be having their interpersonal speaking assessment for this unit on Thursday. Please encourage your child to look over their vocabulary list in preparation for this assessment.

Have a great week!
Sr. Gavin

ELA Week of 10/8

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Reading Workshop, grammar   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: unit final project, grammar Read 20 min, fill out reading record  
Homework Due: Reading Record- No Metalog this week!
Thursday: Science Festival Field Trip    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: unit final project     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Link provided here as well:
1. Reading Record Week 5 - Due 10/10

Please check the parent portal regularly to stay up-to-date on your child's progress!  6th graders often need a little extra support during the beginning of the year.  Thank you! 

Reminders
*The first night of parent-teacher conferences is Thursday, October 11.  Conferences are scheduled with 1 teacher and are by appointment.  If you are not sure of your date/time, please call the office at 635-4347 ext. 103
*The field trip is also Thursday, October 11.  Students need a bag lunch (unless they requested one from the school on their permission slip) and to dress comfortably for walking & for the weather.  Students are encouraged to leave cash and/or any valuables at home. 

Field Trip Chaperone List

Mary Kennedy, our coordinator for the 6th grade field trip to the Science Festival, shared with me that we had an unprecedented number of volunteers wanting to chaperone.  Due to limited bus space, she ended up needing to reduce the final number.  Here is what she gave me as the final list of who we are counting on to join us.  If you had volunteered and are not on the final list, we wanted to express our thanks for your interest, and we hope that you will consider volunteering for other opportunities in the future!  If you have any questions, I would encourage you to contact Mary Kennedy directly at mkenn@poynette.k12.wi.us or 608-635-4347 ext. 173.

Reed Powers

Tony Alt

Courtney Novinska

Jean Potter

David Olsen

Kate McCaffery

Trevor Ullsvik

Jen Ullsvik

Katie Chalgren

Katy Milewski

Sarah Johnson

Amy Cross

Luke Walz

Tracy Gunderson

Randy Wruck

Daniel Regan

Josh Brodeur

Tim Yelk

Cindy Ripp

Cat Haynes

Adonnas Johnson

Brenda Endres

Nichole Breuch

Lisa McGlynn

Jennifer Moore

Shannon Wakefield

Nacho Meister

Amy Feller

Gabe Morton

Jessica Johnson

Margo Webster

This week in Spanish - Week of 10/1

¡Hola 6th grade parents!

This week in Spanish students are finishing up their birthday invitations they started working on last week Friday. Once they finish these up we will be starting our weather unit that we will be working on the next couple of weeks.

Have a great week!
Sr. Gavin

Science News- Week of October 1

Monday: Chemistry Demonstration Projects, Atoms and Element Study Guide

Tuesday: Chemistry Demonstration Projects, Final Firework Model

Wednesday: Present Demonstration Projects, Chemical Reaction Video

Thursday: Atoms and Elements Test

Friday: Ideas day- Energy and Wave Unit

ELA News Week of 10/1

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading workshop, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Reading Workshop, vocabulary   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary     Homework Due: Metalog & Reading Record
                                                                           Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Thursday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework resources- paper copies were handed out in class today, and they are also available on google classroom.  Links provided here as well:
1. Metalog Week 4 - Due 10/3, can be done early!
        Metalog Template
2. Reading Record Week 4 - Due 10/3

Please check the parent portal regularly to stay up-to-date on your child's progress!  6th graders often need a little extra support during the beginning of the year.  Thank you! 

*Please sign and return the Flipgrip parent consent forms at your earliest convenience!  

Science News- Week of Sept. 24

This week we are wrapping up our Chemistry and Matter Unit with two final projects. We will tie all of our learning back to our question of how fireworks burn and how they can be different colors.

Monday- Present Element Research Projects

Tuesday- Present Element Research Projects

Wednesday- Balancing Chemical Equations

Thursday- Balancing Chemical Equations

Friday- Physical/Chemical Change Final Project

ELA News Week of 9/24

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: On demand writing prompt, grammar  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Reading Workshop, guest reader   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop, grammar     Homework Due: Metalog & Reading Record
                                                                           Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Thursday: Reading Workshop, grammar    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop, grammar     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record


Other reminders:

• Sign & Return Student Handbook Form (last page of student handbook)
• Sign & Return Field Trip Permission Slip (still waiting on a few!)
• Check the parent portal to see the first few assignments that have been posted- it's a good idea to check regularly to make sure your child is staying on top of their work, and to see their current level of performance!  If you are not set up on the parent portal, call the office to be directed to Anna Niemeyer, who can assist you.  608-635-4347 ext. 103

Parent Teacher Conferences

The 6th grade team has assigned time slots for the fall conferences.  Please watch for your letter in the mail in the next few days.  You will be assigned a slot for either Thursday, October 11th (4:00-7:30) or Thursday, October 18th (2:00-8:00) with just one of the 6th grade team members.  If the time slot does not work for you, you can call the office secretaries at 608-635-4347 ext. 103, or you can email/call one of the 6th grade teachers to reschedule.  

Greg Kallungi gkall@poynette.k12.wi.us
Stephanie Weckerly sweck@poynette.k12.wi.us
Julie Rogness jrogn@poynette.k12.wi.us
Joann Schmidt jschm@poynette.k12.wi.us

Social Studies News Week of Sept. 17th

This week in Social Studies we're continuing our Ancient Mesopotamia unit and will have a few assignments due:

Tues: Ch. 2 Section 1 Assignment due
Thurs: 1st Benchmark Assessment due on Google Classroom
Fri: Ch. 2 Section 2 & 3 Assignment due

Parents--Please be sure to check your child's Infinite Campus Portal account.  There's a few assignments that have been posted in there already and I'd like to get any missing assignment turned in as soon as possible.   Also, just a reminder that all finished assignments are attached into students' 5-subject notebooks so you can review any of those at any time. 

Reminders & Book Orders due Thursday

Reminders:

1. Field trip permission slips are due tomorrow (Wednesday)
Here's the information & links again:
Please be aware that YELLOW permission slips were handed out today.  They are due back in one week- Wednesday, September 19th.  Here's an electronic copy:  Permission Slip

The field trip is to the UW-Madison campus for the Science Festival.  Please read the following letter if you are considering joining us as a chaperone:  Parent Letter
**Please keep in mind that all chaperones must have this form completed and on file at the office 2 weeks prior to the field trip in order to be approved to join. 

2. Student handbook forms (last page of the handbook) need to be signed & returned

3. Book Orders are due by Thursday.  Online orders need to be in by noon.  Here's the information again:

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  09/20/18

Support Your Child’s Reading Success!

Dear Families,

Did you know? Kids who read for just 20 minutes a day are more successful in school and life. Ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs is an easy way to find the best books that are just right for your child’s grade and interests.

Here’s how:

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers (available in class) or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code- P69TG (or look me up by our school name):

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, I will send it home with your child.

Plus every order you place earns FREE Books for our class to share.

Thank you for your support and happy reading,

Mrs. Rogness

ELA News Week of 9/17

Monday: On demand writing prompt, vocabulary  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday:  Reading Workshop, vocabulary   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary     Homework Due: Metalog & Reading Record
                                                                           Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Thursday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Reading Workshop, vocabulary     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record

Other reminders:

• Sign & Return Student Handbook Form (last page of student handbook)
• Sign & Return Homework Contract (attached in previous blog post)
• Sign & Return Field Trip Permission Slip by Wednesday
• Check the parent portal to see the first few assignments that have been posted- it's a good idea to check regularly to make sure your child is staying on top of their work, and to see their current level of performance!

ELA Homework Due Next Wednesday

Students should now have their 2 homework pieces for the upcoming week.  Both are due on Wednesday, September 19th. 

1.  Daily Reading Record (Goal 20+ minutes)

2.  Week 2 Metalog  Can be written on lined paper or typed on a google doc

*Students received paper copies, but can also access both documents on Google classroom if they have internet at home

Thanks for your support!

Field Trip Permission Slips & Chaperone Information

Please be aware that YELLOW permission slips were handed out today.  They are due back in one week- Wednesday, September 19th.  Here's an electronic copy:  Permission Slip

The field trip is to the UW-Madison campus for the Science Festival.  Please read the following letter if you are considering joining us as a chaperone:  Parent Letter
**Please keep in mind that all chaperones must have this form completed and on file at the office 2 weeks prior to the field trip in order to be approved to join. 

Here is the website about the festival. 

ELA Reminders- Homework Due Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that the first homework is due tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12). 

This includes the week 1 metalog and the homework reading record

Also, please read & sign the homework contract that was sent home last Friday. 

Thanks for your support!

Social Studies News Week of: Sept. 10th

Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies!  This week in Social Studies we'll be wrapping up our Map Skills Review that we started last week and introducing our 1st Unit.  We'll have a couple of assignments this week that students will be working on in class.  They may need to finish them at home if they don't get them done in class.  Each student received a textbook last week that they're able to use for the semester.  All completed work will be attached into their 5-subject Social Studies notebooks, so you can ask to see them to see how they've done on their work.  Please see the syllabus below as well as the Reporting Standards that we'll use in SS this year.  You'll find my contact information on the syllabus if you ever have any questions!

6th Grade Social Studies Syllabus

Reporting Standards

Science Week of 9/10

We are continuing our Chemistry and Matter Unit this week trying to discover more about your unit question of how fireworks explode and explaining the chemistry behind the different colors and shapes!

Monday: Finishing Oobleck Conclusion, Element/Compound Review, State of Matter Activity

• DUE today- State of Matter Lab Questions

Tuesday: Matter Reading, State of Matter Sort, State of Matter Computer Lab

• DUE today- Oobleck Conclusion

Wednesday: Physical/Chemical Change Lesson and Lab

• DUE today- State of Matter Computer Lab

Thursday: State of Matter Test

• DUE today- Physical/Chemical Change Lab Questions

Friday: Atoms and the Periodic Table of Element Notes, Element Activity

ELA News Week of 9/10

Monday: On-demand writing assessment (narrative)
Tuesday:  Noticing less likable traits   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Some traits matter more     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Thursday: Lifting the level of your writing about reading    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: STAR test      Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

Homework Due by Wednesday, Sept 12:
1. Completed homework reading record
2. Metalog response
*Paper copies of these items were handed out in class this week.  Students also have access to them electronically via Google Classroom. Students will need to make a copy (click "file" then "make a copy") of the document in order to type in it- the original is shared with everyone, so I am not granting editing rights, or there will be 90 people trying to type on the same document!  Students can type the metalog on a blank document or write it on a piece of paper.  The document itself is simply the directions/examples.  

I will also attach them here:
Homework Reading Record
Week 1 Metalog

Scholastic Book Orders- September Orders Due 9/20

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  09/20/18

Support Your Child’s Reading Success!

Dear Families,

Did you know? Kids who read for just 20 minutes a day are more successful in school and life. Ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs is an easy way to find the best books that are just right for your child’s grade and interests.

Here’s how:

Choose books with your child from the paper flyers (available in class) or online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs

To order online, connect to our class using our Class Code- P69TG (or look me up by our school name):

Bonus: This month, you can pick a FREE Book (up to $5) when you place an online order of $25 or more!

As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, I will send it home with your child.

Plus every order you place earns FREE Books for our class to share.

Thank you for your support and happy reading,

Mrs. Rogness

ELA Reading Homework Contract

Students will be sent home tomorrow (Friday, September 7) with a paper copy of this homework reading contract, but I wanted to include it here as well if it doesn't make it home for any reason.  Please read over the letter with your child, take a look at the graphic, and sign it.  I will be collecting them in class.  Thank you for your support in making this the best year possible for your child and supporting their academic achievement!  As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely,
Mrs. Rogness

ELA News Week of 9/3

Happy 1st Day of School!

6th Grade ELA Open House Letter

Monday: No School
Tuesday:  Reading Interest Survey   Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Character Traits & choosing a book     Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Thursday: Revise our thinking about characters    Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Genres impact our thinking      Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due by Wednesday, Sept 12:
1. Completed homework reading record
2. Metalog response
*Paper copies of these items were handed out in class today.  Students will also have access to them electronically via Google Classroom. I will also attach them here:

Homework Reading Record
Week 1 Metalog

Students are encouraged to be reading a book of their choice that is at a level they are able to read successfully, but is also not below their ability.  Students will not grow if they are not challenged, but they will not succeed if they are reading far above their ability level.  It is also important for students to enjoy what they are reading, so if they are struggling to find a "good fit" book, they can see me or the librarians to help them with a selection!

Open House

Open house is tonight from 4:00-7:00.  Feel free to drop off your school supplies, practice your locker, and find your classrooms.  Hope to see you there!

ELA News week of 5/28

Students should be reading 20-30 pages (at least) every night at home.  Please encourage your child to continue this habit through the summer to keep up their skills and be ready for 7th grade.  Our local public library has a fabulous summer reading program that would be great to take advantage of!

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Narrative story- digital format
Wednesday: Narrative story- digital format
Thursday: sharing narrative stories
Friday: End of year survey, final reading activity

Have a wonderful summer!  It has been an honor and a joy to teach your child in ELA this year! 
Mrs. Rogness

ELA News Week of 5/21

Homework:  Read 30-40 pages nightly!

Monday: Narrative paper
Tuesday: Narrative paper
Wednesday: Narrative paper
Thursday: Narrative paper  *6th Grade track meet after lunch
Friday: Narrative paper

Upcoming Dates

A few reminders about upcoming special days:

Tomorrow:  STAR reading test
Thursday: Meme day (student dress up day)
Friday: Superhero Fun Run 
            *Last IMC check out day
5/22:  Middle School Play performance (during school day at 1:45)
5/24:  6th Grade Track Meet (12:30-2:45)
5/25: Final Due Date for all IMC Materials
6/1: Last Day- 2:45 Dismissal

Reminder- Book Orders due Thursday!

Attention Parents:  The deadline for the final book order is this Thursday (5/17).  If you are interested in ordering books for your child, you can either use the paper forms (students can pick these up in my classroom) with a check or cash (exact change only), OR order online:

• Go online to: scholastic.com/newparent
• enter our Class Code: P69TG
• Follow the instructions to place your order online. 

Every order helps our class earn free books to add to our classroom library!  This is a great way to get some great new books to encourage your child to read during the summer!  

Thanks for supporting your child's love of reading!  

Mrs. Rogness

ELA News Week of 5/14

Homework:  Read 20-30 pages each night!

Monday: Reading stations
Tuesday: Socratic Discussion
Wednesday: STAR test (please remind students to get a good night of sleep and eat a balanced breakfast to prepare to do their best on the test!) 
Thursday: Literary Review
Friday: Literary Review

*Thursday is the due date for the final book order of the year (see info below)
*Friday is the superhero run (Parent Club fundraiser) 
*Friday is the final day to check out materials from the IMC

I want your child to be a successful reader—and for that, I need your help.

When children choose their own books to read for pleasure, they enjoy reading more and spend more time doing it. The more your child reads, the better they will do in school and in life.

Scholastic Book Clubs flyers are made for you and your child to shop for books your child will love to read. Each month, the flyers are filled with trusted, excellent quality, age-appropriate books chosen by Scholastic for prices as low as one dollar.

Plus you will be helping our class when you order: Scholastic matches each order you place with FREE BOOKS for our classroom to share.

Thank you for helping your child become a successful reader.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rogness

Please place your online order to me by 5/17

Two ways to order:

1. Go online to: scholastic.com/newparent

Look up my name: Julie Rogness

Or enter our Class Code: P69TG

Follow the instructions to place your order online by 5/17

2. Check off the books you want to order for your child on the paper fliers and send a check for Scholastic Book Clubs by 5/17

ELA News week of 5/7

Students should be reading at home as their daily homework!

Monday: Character motifs
Tuesday: Moving from motifs to themes
Wednesday: How symbolism relates to themes
Thursday: Taking charge of your reading life
Friday: Reading aloud to support repertoire and agency

Last Day

The last day of school- June 1st- will no longer be an early release due to snow days/late starts and needing to make up some time.  All grades will be dismissed at 2:45 and will ride one bus route. 

ELA News week of 4/30

*Students have been making personal reading goals.  Many of them are working on a goal to make a habit of reading outside of school.  Please ask your child about their goal and support them in starting to read at home if they are not already doing so.  Even just a few pages per night is a great starting point! 

Monday: Settings can change over time
  **Fine Arts Night**
Tuesday: Characters acting as a group can wield enormous influence
Wednesday: Scope activity (substitute teacher)
Thursday: Settings can change- and can bring in a backstory
Friday: Readers share their work and reflect on challenges

ELA News week of 4/23

Nightly homework:  students should be reading at least 20 pages at home. 

Monday:  Considering the pressures acting on characters
Tuesday: Readers reflect on their novels & reading lives
Wednesday: Characters are shaped by the mood or atmosphere of the setting
Thursday: Readers attend to the precise language authors use to describe the setting
Friday: Characters are torn by competing pressures, including pressures of a place

Math News Week of 4/16

This week in math we will be continuing to learn about statistics and different ways of displaying data. Here is a list of upcoming assignments for this week.

Due 4/17 Real World Statistics Project

Due 4/18    Pg 659-660 # 1-7 odds, 8, 10-11, 13-16

Due 4/19    Pg 663-665 #1-2, 4-6, 13-17

Due 4/20   Pg 667 #7-10

Due 4/23     Pg 670-671 #1-9, 11-15

Science News- Week of April 16th

We are currently in our Physics Unit learning about the forces and motion of roller coasters and amusement park rides!

Monday: Friction Notes/Activities

• Assignment: Friction Lab Conclusion- Due Tuesday

Tuesday: Gravity Notes/Activities

• Assignment: Ocean Tide Article - Due Thursday

Wednesday: Gravity Notes/Activities

• Assignment: Ocean Tide Article - Due Thursday

Thursday: Spring Force and Tension Notes/Activities

Friday: Buoyancy Notes/Activities

• Assignment: Boat Challenge Reflection- Due Monday

ELA News week of 4/16

Students should be reading at least 20 minutes every night at home!

Monday: Develop individual reading plan
Tuesday: Noticing less likable traits in characters
Wednesday: How character traits can influence the plot
Thursday: Writing about reading
Friday: Consider the pressures acting on characters

Math News Week of 4/9

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we will be taking the math portions of the state Forward Exam. The rest of the week, we will be beginning to look at different statistical concepts. Here is a list of this week's assignments for math.

Due 4/10 Lesson 1A-B Pg 646-648 #5-7, 9-19 odds

Due 4/11 Lesson 1C-D Pg 652-654 #1-9, 13, 15, 22-23

Due 4/16 Lesson 1E Pg 656 #5-10