This week, In Math, we have started Chapter 5, which has been focusing on multiplying fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. Next week, we will continue to discuss these topics, as well as calculating the area of parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids.

ELA

In ELA we started our next novel study centered around the first Percy Jack novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! We have been discussing making good inferences and supporting them with evidence and how to analyze their evidence to show that their inferences are correct. We have also been practicing understanding the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Next week, we will continue practicing these items and discussing how an author develops character perspectives.

Science

Finally, In Science, we started Unit 3 Lesson 2, which focuses on Thermal Energy. We are understanding the connection between thermal energy, heat transfer, and kinetic energy. Students took a quiz on these topics today. If they are unhappy with their grades they can perform a retake to ensure they understand the material. Next week we will be working through Unit 3 Lesson 3 which discusses how to use thermal energy transfer in systems.

History

In History this week we explored the geography and land features of India as we began our next unit on Ancient India. In the coming week we’ll be looking at the history of India, the development of various empires throughout the history of the Indian subcontinent along with the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Previous Weeks Archive

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Announcements

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Mug Exchange & Holiday Party December 19th! (And Minimum Day!)

On Friday, December 19th, we will have our holiday party! During our holiday party we hold a mug exchange, where we read a story and pass around wrapped mugs before opening them and having hot chocolate! Please send in a wrapped mug ($10 or less with a holiday or gender-neutral theme), and we’ll place it under our tree until it’s time for our exchange! The mugs end up with someone random, so please make sure it’s something that would appeal to anyone. If anyone needs some help with finding a mug in order for your kiddo to take part, please let me know and I would be happy to help provide one.

December 19th is also a minimum day, with dismissal at 11:40am

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Spirit Week: December 15-19th

Monday - Candy Cane Day

Tuesday - Teamwork on Ice Sports Day

Wednesday - Frosty Flair Hair and Hat Day

Thursday - Classroom Snowflake Choice Day - Our class will be

Friday - Long Winter's Nap PJ Day

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Upcoming Spelling Bee! - December 18th

It's time for our Annual Spelling Bee! All 3rd-8th grade students have the opportunity to participate! Our class spelling bee will be held on December 18th. All students who wish to participate will be invited to take part in a written test. The winner of our Class Bee will go to the school-wide Spelling Bee on January 16th!

Attached you will find the word lists to practice with your student. Please also refer to Scripps Spelling Bee Site with questions and additional lists. This link takes you directly to tips about how to prepare and an app to help your student practice. If you would like any of the documents printed, please send me an email or your student may request one in person. Thank you so much for your support and help with this annual school event. Please feel free to reach out to me with any follow-up questions, or support needs.

6th Grade Word List

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