ELA News Week of 1/28

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 2
Thursday: Writing Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing 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 2- due 1/30

*Middle School forensics begins on Monday, January 28.  Mrs. Anderson and I are the coaches.  Forensics is a fun way to improve public speaking skills.  There are 2 meets during the season and we travel to Lodi and McFarland this year.  Students that are considering participating are encouraged to attend our first practice to find out more!  This is a great opportunity for 6th graders to be involved in an extra-curricular activity.

ELA news week of 1/21

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: NO SCHOOL  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 1 & Metalog 1
Thursday: Writing Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing 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 1- due 1/23
2. Metalog Week 1- due 1/23

*Middle School forensics begins on Monday, January 28.  Mrs. Anderson and I are the coaches.  Forensics is a fun way to improve public speaking skills.  There are 2 meets during the season and we travel to Lodi and McFarland this year.  Students that are considering participating are encouraged to attend our first practice to find out more!  This is a great opportunity for 6th graders to be involved in an extra-curricular activity.

ELA News week of 1/14

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: None this week!
Thursday: Writing Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record

*Scholastic book orders (online or paper forms) due on Tuesday, January 15
*Friday is the end of 2nd quarter

January Scholastic Book Order

Class Code - P69TG

Order Due Date -  01/15/19

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):

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!

ELA News Week of 1/7

Weekend:  Read 20+ min per night, fill out reading record
Monday: Reading Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Tuesday: Writing Workshop  Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Wednesday: Writing Workshop Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Homework Due: Reading Record 9 & Metalog 5
Thursday: Writing Workshop Homework: Read 20 min, fill out reading record
Friday: Writing 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 9- due 1/9
2. Metalog Week 5- due 1/9

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!