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