Math News~ Week of October 14th

Hello! I cannot believe that we are more than halfway through the 1st quarter already! In class, students just finished their Chapter 2 Test on multiplying and dividing fractions. Next week, we will begin Chapter 3 which covers ratios and rates. 

The following are the upcoming assignments for the week: 

Monday: Ratios- pgs. 152-154 #7-17 (odd), 24, 25, 26, 30, 33

Tuesday: Rates-  pgs. 160-162 # 7-17 (odd), 20, 22, 24, 28

Wednesday: Ratio Tables- pgs. 166-168 #5-11 (odd), 12, 13, 19, 21

Thursday: 6th Grade Science Field Trip/Early Release Day

Friday: No School 

IXL Challenge of the Week Winners: Most time spent on IXL this week!

Block 1

1. Ayden S. - 2 hr 38 min
2. Trevor E. - 1 hr 58 min
3. Jack G. - 1 hr 48 min
4. Addison M. - 1 hr 43 min
5. Molly K. - 1 hr 41 min
6. Molly V. - 1 hr 24 min
7. Colton K. - 1 hr 20 min
8. Emily H. - 1 hr 12 min
9. Cheyenne J. - 1 hr 6 min
10. Gabe F. - 1 hr 5 min

Block 2

1. Emerysn M. - 4 hr 25 min
2. Malakye C. - 2 hr 33 min
3. Alexander G. - 2 hr 14 min
4. Aiva H. - 2 hr 11 min
5. Rayann B. - 2 hr 1 min
6. Maddy S. - 1 hr 52 min
7. Geneva R. - 1 hr 32 min
8. Vance H. - 1 hr 24 min
9. Isaac B. - 1 hr 20 min
10. Cam K. - 1 hr 13 min

Have a great weekend!

~ Mrs. Weckerly 

ELA News Week of 10/14

Nightly homework:  Read at least 20 min!

Monday: Deep Study of Character final projects, Double Negatives
Tuesday:  Share final projects, Formal & Informal Register
Wednesday: Introduce Socratic Discussion, The Absolute
Thursday: Field Trip to UW-Madison Science Festival
                   *1:15 Early Release*
Friday: NO SCHOOL

Fundraiser Packets Due!

Please return your completed fundraiser packets to the school office by Wednesday, October 9th. 

Please email Jennifer (jennw1110@yahoo.com) with any questions. 

Math News ~ Week of October 7th

We are wrapping up Chapter 2 this week which has covered multiplying and dividing fractions!

The following are the assignments for the week:

Monday:  pgs. 128-129 #9-21 (odd), 27, 31
Tuesday: pgs. 132-133 #6-20 (even)
Wednesday: pgs. 137-139 #9, 11, 15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 35, 37, 40, 47, 49
Thursday: Practice Test pg. 140 #1-20
Friday: Chapter 2 Test

Below are our IXL Challenge Winners of the Week!!

Block 1: 

1. Jack G. - 413 queestions
2. Colten K. - 252 questions
3. Molly K. - 207 questions
4. Cheyenne J. - 196 questions
5. Dreyden P. - 189 questions
6. Addison M. - 159 questions
7. Ayden S. - 142 questions
8. Gabe F. - 131 questions
9. Adrya R. - 111 questions
10. Molly V. - 102 questions

Block 2:

1. Maddy S. - 328 questions
2. Alexander G. - 283 questions
3. Mason F. - 261 questions
4. Jonathan P. -198 questions
5. Emersyn M. - 192 questions
6. Vance H. - 186 questions
7. Rayann B. - 170 questions
8. Brandalynn M. - 122 questions
9. Liliyana Z. - 104 questions
10. Malakye C. - 102 questions

Social Studies News weeks of Sept. 30th and Oct. 7th

Week of 9/30--We'll be finishing up our 1st Unit on Mesopotamia and the First Civilizations.  Students worked in small groups to create a Mesopotamian Culture Poster that was presented to the class on Thursday.  Friday we'll wrap up the last section of our 1st Unit and start preparing for our first unit test.


Week of 10/7--We'll have our 1st Unit Test on Tuesday this week.  You can find the Study Guide here.  

We will also be introducing and starting our 2nd unit of the Semester--on Ancient Egypt. 

Both Puma Pride Grades & class grades are continuously being updated.  Please check the Parent Portal to see grade updates for your student.  Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about something you see on the Portal. 

Permission Slips Due FRIDAY

Permission slips for the 6th Grade Field Trip to the UW Science Festival on Thursday, October 17th were handed out today.  Please sign and have your child return them to a 6th grade teacher as soon as possible.  We are able to take a limited number of chaperones, and chaperones must be on the district approved list.

Students will return to school in time for the early release at 1:15.  Students will need to either pack a bag lunch & drink, or purchase a school bag lunch through the lunch program.  If they will purchase a bag lunch, make sure the student's lunch number is included on the permission slip.  Thanks!

October Book Order

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  10/15/19

Dear Families,

Help your child be part of our reading fun each month and get the skills to succeed in school and in life.

When you order from the attached Scholastic Book Clubs flyer, you are also supporting our class with FREE Books!

Online: scholastic.com/bookclubs

Use our Class Code: P69TG

Or click "Find Your Teacher" and choose me.

Choose your books, pay with credit card or PayPal, and submit your order.

Scholastic Book Clubs Paper Flyer:

Choose your books, fill out the order form, and return to me with a check made out to Scholastic Book Clubs.

Your books will come to our class, and I’ll hand them out for your child to take home.