February 28, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

DRAMA Classes start this week!

Green class needs to bring a picture from a magazine for art for Tuesday.  Objects are easier (car, shoe, flower, ice cream cone) than people or animals.

All work due in Math by Wednesday, March 5.  All work due in other classes by Thursday, March 6.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 7-2 Due: Monday, March 3.
  

Science:  Have a great weekend 6th graders! I have a feeling we are going to be catapulted into a fabulous March.

Language Arts:  DOL #1-3 Due: Monday, March 3. Argumentative essay, "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." Due: Friday, March 7.  Poem Performance: "Don't Quit." Due: Monday, March 10. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR if you want an excellent grade!

Reading:  Vocabulary Activity Today - Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz THURSDAY, March 6!
READ READ READ, record your minutes and have a wonderful weekend!

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 27, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

DRAMA Classes start this week!

Green class needs to bring a picture from a magazine for art for Tuesday.  Objects are easier (car, shoe, flower, ice cream cone) than people or animals.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 7-2 Due: Monday
  

Science:  Convection! That's two out of three for our types of heat transfer- one to go!

Language Arts:  DOL #1-3 Due: Monday, March 3. Argumentative essay, "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." Due: Friday, March 7.  Poem Performance: "Don't Quit." Due: Monday, March 10. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR if you want an excellent grade!

Reading:  Vocabulary Activity Today - Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz THURSDAY 6th!

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 26, 2014

Sixth Grade Motto: "Excellentia est nostrum prestolatio."
Excellence is our Expectation! Go Sixth Grade!

Notes/Reminders: 

DRAMA Classes start this week!

Green class needs to bring a picture from a magazine for art for Tuesday.  Objects are easier (car, shoe, flower, ice cream cone) than people or animals.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 7-1 Due Thursday
  

Science:  

Language Arts:  Argumentative essay, "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." Due: Friday, March 7. 

Reading:   Roman Numerals Packet Due: Tomorrow 
                   Parent Letter #10 Due: Wednesday 26th. 
          Guided Reading Activity on "ROME."  Due: Thursday 27th.

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 25, 2014

Sixth Grade Motto: "Excellentia est nostrum prestolatio."
Excellence is our Expectation! Go Sixth Grade!

Notes/Reminders: 

DRAMA Classes start this week!

Green class needs to bring a picture from a magazine for art for Tuesday.  Objects are easier (car, shoe, flower, ice cream cone) than people or animals.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: No assignment. There was a test in class today.
  

Science:  Think heat! Awesome job today, 6th graders.

Language Arts: No assignment. Today was Bully Blocker Lesson #5 with Miss Emily. Argumentative essay, "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." Due: Friday, March 7. 

Reading:   Roman Numerals Packet Due: Thursday 27th.  
                   Parent Letter #10 Due: Wednesday 26th. 
          Guided Reading Activity on "ROME."  Due: Thursday 27th.

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 24, 2014

Sixth Grade Motto: "Excellentia est nostrum prestolatio."
Excellence is our Expectation! Go Sixth Grade!

February 24, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

DRAMA Classes start this week!

Green class needs to bring a picture from a magazine for art for Tuesday.  Objects are easier (car, shoe, flower, ice cream cone) than people or animals.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math:  P. 265-266 Review was done in class today.  Questions on the test will be similar, so please study the problems on these pages for Unit 6 test on Tuesday.
  

Science:  Start thinking heat! Great work on the lab today. 

Language Arts: No assignment. Today was Bully Blocker Lesson #5 with Miss Emily. We are working on an argumentative essay "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom."  

Reading:   Roman Numerals Packet Due: Thursday 27th.  
                   Parent Letter #10 Due: Wednesday 26th. 
                   Guided Reading Activity on "ROME"  Due: Thursday 27th.

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 21, 2014

Excellentia est nostrum prestolatio - Excellence is our Expectation

Friday, February 21, 2014

February 21, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

All missing work due TODAY.  NO EXCEPTIONS ON MONDAY!  Marvelous Monday will be on Monday, February 24.
 
Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math:  We are reviewing volume of rectangular prisms with fractional sides.  Work Sheet 6-5 is due Feb. 24th. Unit 6 test on Monday.
  

Science:  Anyone interested in seeing an awesome video on the science of figure skating check out: http://news.byu.edu/archive14-feb-skating.aspx

Language Arts: No assignment. We are writing argumentative essays on "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." 

Reading:  Worked in class on writing a complete sentence!  Started learning about Roman Numerals and practicing with them.  Packet due Thursday 27th.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 20, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

All missing work due TOMORROW.  NO EXCEPTIONS ON MONDAY!  Marvelous Monday will be on Monday, February 24.
 
Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math:  We are reviewing volume of rectangular prisms with fractional sides.  Work Sheet 6-3 is due Feb. 20th.  District Benchmark test Friday the 21st.
  

Science:  Anyone interested in seeing an awesome video on the science of figure skating check out: http://news.byu.edu/archive14-feb-skating.aspx

Language Arts: No assignment. We are writing argumentative essays on "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." 

Reading:  Worked in class on writing a complete sentence!  Started learning about Roman Numerals and practicing with them.  Packet due Thursday 27th.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 19, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

Way to go, Sixth Grade Jumpers!!!  We enjoyed watching your jump roping skills at our "Jump for Life" Kickoff Assembly today! Thanks to Mr. Ridge for organizing our jumpers! You're awesome!

All missing work due on Friday, February 21.  NO EXCEPTIONS ON MONDAY!  Marvelous Monday will be on Monday, February 24.
 
Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math:  We are reviewing volume of rectangular prisms with fractional sides.  Work Sheet 6-3 is due Feb. 20th.  District Benchmark test Friday the 21st.
  

Science:  Anyone interested in seeing an awesome video on the science of figure skating check out: http://news.byu.edu/archive14-feb-skating.aspx

Language Arts: No assignment. We are writing argumentative essays on "iPods and MP3 Players In The Classroom." 

Reading:  Today we read about "POMPEII."  We discussed ways to read informational text and why it is an important lifetime skill. Worksheet "It's in the Reading" due Thursday.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

February 18, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Elk Ridge Middle Registration meeting Wednesday, February 18 at either 5:30 or 7:00 p.m.  It is important to attend one of these meetings, both students and parents.  

All missing work due on Friday, February 21.  NO EXCEPTIONS ON MONDAY!  Marvelous Monday will be on Monday, February 24.
 
Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: Volume worksheet due 2/19.
  

Science: Good luck on your test tomorrow Falcons! Anyone interested in seeing an awesome video on the science of figure skating check out: http://news.byu.edu/archive14-feb-skating.aspx

Language Arts: No Assignment. We have been learning how to write an Argument essay.

Reading:  Today we read about "POMPEII."  We discussed ways to read informational text and why it is an important lifetime skill.  We will continue reading our text tomorrow.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 14, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Have a Wonderful President's Day Weekend!!

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  The last day to count reading minutes is Tuesday February 18th, for a chance to win some terrific prizes! There are individual prizes, as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!
Please fill out your yellow reading logs, have them signed and bring them on Tuesday!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 6-2 Due TUESDAY.
  

Science: Have a wonderful, long and restful weekend!

Language Arts: No Assignment

Reading:  Read, read, read... and then read some more!!! 
Be sure to record your minutes for the PTA Reading contest due TUESDAY

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 13, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Have a Wonderful President's Day Weekend!!

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  The last day to count reading minutes is Tuesday February 18th, for a chance to win some terrific prizes! There are individual prizes, as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!
Please fill out your yellow reading logs, have them signed and bring them on Tuesday!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 6-2 Due TUESDAY.
  

Science: No Assignment
 

Language Arts: No Assignment

Reading:  "Ancient Rome" - 10 Bullet points and two paragraphs due today
Read, read, read... and then read some more!!! 
Be sure to record your minutes for the PTA Reading contest.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 12, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  Keep track of your minutes in your planners between January 17th, and February 18th, for a chance to win some terrific prizes! There are individual prizes, as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.

Homework:

Math: WS 6-1 Due tomorrow.
  

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts: No assignment.

Reading:  Movie and Notes on "Ancient Rome." Read, read, read... and then read some more!!! Be sure to record your minutes for the PTA Reading contest.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 11, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  Keep track of your minutes in your planners between January 17th and February 18th for a chance to win some terrific prizes!  See the flyer that went home today.  There are individual prizes as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.


Homework:

Math: Unit 6 pre-test on Volume and in-class activity.  No homework.
  

Science: Lab quiz on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Be ready! Remember you have the most amazing computer known to man right between your ears!

Language Arts: Essay Quiz and No Red Ink Quiz today.  No assignment.

Reading: Began our unit on Ancient Rome.  Read, read, read.   And then read some more!!! Be sure to record your minutes for the PTA Reading contest.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 10, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  Keep track of your minutes in your planners between January 17th and February 18th for a chance to win some terrific prizes!  See the flyer that went home today.  There are individual prizes as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.


Homework:

Math: 
We are learning how to solve algebraic equations using the inverse operations of addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division. 
  

Science: Lab quiz on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

Language Arts: SRI Test today. No assignment.

Reading: Began our unit on Ancient Rome..  Discussed vocabulary and will be drawing maps tomorrow.  Please bring your colored pencils.

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.

February 7, 2014

Notes/Reminders:

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner. READ EXTRA MINUTES FOR THE PTA READING CONTEST!!!

PTA Reading Contest  Keep track of your minutes in your planners between January 17th and February 18th for a chance to win some terrific prizes!  See the flyer that went home today.  There are individual prizes as well as class prizes.  Our school could win a visit from a Utah JAZZ basketball player!!!

EARPHONES/HEADPHONES: EACH STUDENT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN SET. THEY DO NOT NEED AN EXPENSIVE PAIR. A FEW STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEY BOUGHT THEIRS AT THE DOLLAR STORE.


Homework:

Math:  Work Sheet 5-17 Due Monday. Friday will be the Unit 5 Review for the upcoming Unit 5 test on Monday.  We are learning how to solve algebraic equations using the inverse operations of addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division. 
  

Science: Great work on the labs 6th grade. Be ready for your lab quiz on Monday!

Language Arts: No assignment.

Reading: Have some comparison's between the movie and the novel Tuck Everlasting to discuss on Monday.  HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!!

Keyboarding:  Students should be keyboarding at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.
Timed tests are part of students' Technology grade.