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!