10/23

Starting this week, several new topics and projects have been started.  We have started reading the book White Fang by Jack Londen.  This book is a challenging book that relates to life science, human interaction, and ecosystems.  We will be integrating this novel into our curriculum.

Also, the students have been grouped and are working on a Human Needs project.  The students will be provided with technology resources at school to complete a video about issues in Owensboro.  However, the students are also allowed to work outside of school and use their own devices.  If they use their own device to edit, or create their video they are allowed to bring those devices into school to continue their work.  The device will need to be brought to me first thing in the morning.  I will allow the students to use their device during classtime, and then they will surrender their device again until the end of the day.  At the end of the school day, the students may pick up their devices to take home.

The students are also allowed to use their device to read the story White Fang as well.  The same rule applies, and I will hold the devices in my room.  In any case, the devices will NOT have access to internet connection while in our school building.  Any content that is necessary for the students to have will need to be accessed prior to entering the school building.

The ideas that the students have for their video projects are INCREDIBLE!!  I am so proud of their ideas and cannot wait to see what the final projects look like.  If anyone has any questions about the project, feel free to contact me.  Have a great week!

10/14

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a great break!  Today, the students received their test back that they took from before Fall Break.  They, as always, are required to get it signed tonight, no matter what grade they received.  This test was an open book, open note test taken over two school days, with 9 bonus points built in.  Please let me know if you have any questions about it.  Some of my classes had enough time to go over the test today, however there were several that will go over the test tomorrow.

Have a great Monday!

9/30

This week we will finish up our Ch. 14 material with our pH lab that contains information about acids and bases.   We will play Jeopardy on Wednesday to review and we will have our Ch. 14 test this Thursday and Friday.  The test will be open book and open note.  The students will not need to create a study guide or create their own test.

The student End of the Quarter party will be on Thursday afternoon and the AR reward party will be on Friday.  The students will cash in their ACES dollars on Tuesday, and will receive coupons for the party on Wednesday.

Have a Happy Fall Break!

9/17

This week we are finishing up our discussion about the periodic table.  

We are moving onto mixtures and solutions.  Withing mixtures and solutions we will also be talking about solvents and solutes.  There are a few labs planned for this section.  It looks like our next test will be late next week.

Monday- Sixth Grade Academic Team Meets. 2:15-3:30 Focus Groups, Quick Recall 3:30-4:30. Don't forget your snack.

Tuesday -Last day to order Market Day .

Wednesday -FPS practice until 4:00. Parents may pick up on 22nd Street by the gym doors. Don't forget your snack.

Thursday - Mass at 9:00 will be planned by Ms. Luttrell's class. Fr. Josh McCarty will be celebrating with us. Please join us if you can.

Friday - Non-Uniform day for students with coupon. Book Club will meet until 3:30. Parents may pick up on 22nd Street next to the gym doors.

September 21st - Market Day Pick-Up
September 26th - Rainbow Mass 10:30 SportsCenter
September 27th - No School!

9/9

Here is the newsletter that discussed the activity we did in class.

NIE Newletter

Our first test is behind us!  Overall, the students did very well.  After they received their tests back, they are required to get the tests signed.  This is so you are aware of their grade and are able to track their progress.

We are moving onto Ch. 14 this week.  We will move quickly through this unit, as we covered a lot of the foundation during our Ch. 13 conversations.  As always, if you have any questions, please let me know!

9/3 update

We are reviewing for our TEST ON FRIDAY.  The students made "Wanted" posters in class today to describe our vocabulary terms.

 Tomorrow, the students will create review sheets that will help them study for the test.  On Thursday, we will finish reviewing and we will be prepared for the test.

Friday - Mid-Quarter. School Pictures. Students may be out of uniform. Please make sure your child follows the guidelines for being out of uniform.

September 9 - Boy Scouts

September 10 - Progress Reports Go Home

September 11 - Boy Scout Sign-Ups 6:30 Cafeteria

September 12 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

September 13 - Black-Out Shirts/PTO Tailgate Party

8/26 update

I have pushed the "Final Fact Sheet" due date to 9/3 (next Tuesday).  The students can use the extra weekend to make sure their answers are as complete as possible.

This week, we will continue working on matter.  We will expand to talking about volume, physical properties and chemical properties. 

As a reminder, the Decorated Box is still due on 8/30.

If any parents need to meet with all 4 teachers for Parent-Teacher conferences, please email me.  We are staying on September 10 & 11 until 6:30p.m.  We will do our best to accomodate all schedules.

Have a great week!