We are in the last week of school :(
I am very sad to see your kids go...but I know we will all enjoy our summer break.
No homework this week.
We will finish up our Algebra unit in Stingrays and Barracudas with a short quiz on Wednesday.
Sharks, Stingrays and Barracudas - We will be doing some fun end of the year math activities. Ask them about the magic of Algebra. :)
Piranhas - We will be finishing our games and making sure everyone has completed all sections.
Lit Block - We will finish reading "Jumanji" and also finish our Idiom Books.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Week of May 9 - May 13
Monday, May 9
Barracudas, Sharks - Today we reviewed Commutative and Associative Properties for the test on Tuesday. Stingrays - We started the 6.6 - 6.8 Test. Piranhas - We worked on the Math placement test. Lit Block - Took the Math Placement test.
Tuesday, May 10
Barracudas and Sharks - Took the 6.6 - 6.8 Test. Stingrays - We started solving one step equations - Yeah! Piranhas - Finished the Math placement test. Lit Block - Finished the math placement test.
Wednesday, May 11
All cores - Today we did a fun brainteaser activity in class. No home practice.
Thursday, May 12
Stingrays and Sharks - Today we worked on our "Figure This" - See below. Barracudas - We worked on beginning solving algebraic equations. No home practice. Lit Block - We worked on out Idiom Books.
Friday, May 13
All cores - Figure This is due Monday. Barracudas and Stingrays, continued working on solving one step equations. We will have a quiz on next Wednesday. Sharks - Worked on Figure This.
Figure This!
If you started counting your heartbeats on January 1, 2000 at midnight, when would you count your millionth beat? What about your billionth beat?
Barracudas, Sharks - Today we reviewed Commutative and Associative Properties for the test on Tuesday. Stingrays - We started the 6.6 - 6.8 Test. Piranhas - We worked on the Math placement test. Lit Block - Took the Math Placement test.
Tuesday, May 10
Barracudas and Sharks - Took the 6.6 - 6.8 Test. Stingrays - We started solving one step equations - Yeah! Piranhas - Finished the Math placement test. Lit Block - Finished the math placement test.
Wednesday, May 11
All cores - Today we did a fun brainteaser activity in class. No home practice.
Thursday, May 12
Stingrays and Sharks - Today we worked on our "Figure This" - See below. Barracudas - We worked on beginning solving algebraic equations. No home practice. Lit Block - We worked on out Idiom Books.
Friday, May 13
All cores - Figure This is due Monday. Barracudas and Stingrays, continued working on solving one step equations. We will have a quiz on next Wednesday. Sharks - Worked on Figure This.
Figure This!
If you started counting your heartbeats on January 1, 2000 at midnight, when would you count your millionth beat? What about your billionth beat?
Week of May 2 - May 6
Monday, May 2
Barracudas - Today we reviewed Commutative and Associative Properties. We also got all of our "tests" back. No home practice. Sharks - Same as Barracudas. Piranhas - We had so many students absent today, so we learned how to use a "100's" chart to do division. Stingrays - Worked on Notetaking Guide 6.6. Home practice tonight for Stingrays only.
Tuesday, May 3
Barracudas and Stingrays - We watched a brainpop video on Distributive Property and played a game to practice. Sharks - Finished test corrections. No home practice for any class.
Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Barracudas - Today we reviewed Commutative and Associative Properties. We also got all of our "tests" back. No home practice. Sharks - Same as Barracudas. Piranhas - We had so many students absent today, so we learned how to use a "100's" chart to do division. Stingrays - Worked on Notetaking Guide 6.6. Home practice tonight for Stingrays only.
Tuesday, May 3
Barracudas and Stingrays - We watched a brainpop video on Distributive Property and played a game to practice. Sharks - Finished test corrections. No home practice for any class.
Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Week of April 25th - April 28th
Monday, April 25
Barracudas and Sharks - Today we started Properties of Addition and Multiplication using our Notetaking Guide. This is difficult so please be patient. Come in for help during recess ANY day, if you are still confused. Piranhas and Stingrays - We played games today as I had to leave early. Literacy Block - Worked on Idiom books.
Tuesday, April 26
Barracudas and Sharks. Today we finished Properties of Addition and Multiplication. I did assign homework for Barracudas and Sharks. Piranhas - We reviewed the test we took from last week. Stingrays - We started Properties of Addition and Multiplication. Come in for help if you need it, during recess or after school. No homework for Stingrays or Piranhas.
Wednesday, April 27
Today students took an "end of the year" test.
Thursday, April 28 -
Finished the end of the year test today. No home practice.
Barracudas and Sharks - Today we started Properties of Addition and Multiplication using our Notetaking Guide. This is difficult so please be patient. Come in for help during recess ANY day, if you are still confused. Piranhas and Stingrays - We played games today as I had to leave early. Literacy Block - Worked on Idiom books.
Tuesday, April 26
Barracudas and Sharks. Today we finished Properties of Addition and Multiplication. I did assign homework for Barracudas and Sharks. Piranhas - We reviewed the test we took from last week. Stingrays - We started Properties of Addition and Multiplication. Come in for help if you need it, during recess or after school. No homework for Stingrays or Piranhas.
Wednesday, April 27
Today students took an "end of the year" test.
Thursday, April 28 -
Finished the end of the year test today. No home practice.
Week of April 18 - April 22
Monday, April 18
No home practice.
Tuesday, April 19
No home practice.
CHECK OUTDOOR ED TAB FOR LAST MINUTE INFORMATION.
No home practice.
Tuesday, April 19
No home practice.
CHECK OUTDOOR ED TAB FOR LAST MINUTE INFORMATION.
Week of April 11 - April 15
Monday, April 11
Today we learned how to add integers with different signs by using integer chips. (No, you cannot eat them.) Home practice for Barracudas and Sharks; Piranhas we started our math game centers. I think the kids really enjoyed them and we will finish out this week and the two days next week with these games. Stingrays and Piranhas - No home practice . Lit Block - No home practice
Tuesday, April 12
We worked on our projects today in class. It looks like we will have to spend one more day in class working on them. The projects will be due on Thursday, April 14th. Lit Block - Finish summary from Chapter 14 - 16. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 13
We continued to work on the projects in class. Barracudas and Sharks we will finish the projects in class on Thursday. Stingrays, the projects are DUE Thursday at the BEGINNING of class. Lit Block - No home practice.
Thursday, April 14
Barracudas and Sharks we worked on the projects in class; They are due FIRST thing Friday morning in class. Stingrays, we reviewed for the test on Friday. Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays; their will be a test on Friday over Chapter 6.1 - 6.5 - Integer Operations. Lit Block; No homework.
Friday, April 15
Today the Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays took their Chapter 6.1 - 6.5 "evidence". If they did not finish, we will finish it on Monday. No homework for any class over the weekend.
Today we learned how to add integers with different signs by using integer chips. (No, you cannot eat them.) Home practice for Barracudas and Sharks; Piranhas we started our math game centers. I think the kids really enjoyed them and we will finish out this week and the two days next week with these games. Stingrays and Piranhas - No home practice . Lit Block - No home practice
Tuesday, April 12
We worked on our projects today in class. It looks like we will have to spend one more day in class working on them. The projects will be due on Thursday, April 14th. Lit Block - Finish summary from Chapter 14 - 16. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 13
We continued to work on the projects in class. Barracudas and Sharks we will finish the projects in class on Thursday. Stingrays, the projects are DUE Thursday at the BEGINNING of class. Lit Block - No home practice.
Thursday, April 14
Barracudas and Sharks we worked on the projects in class; They are due FIRST thing Friday morning in class. Stingrays, we reviewed for the test on Friday. Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays; their will be a test on Friday over Chapter 6.1 - 6.5 - Integer Operations. Lit Block; No homework.
Friday, April 15
Today the Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays took their Chapter 6.1 - 6.5 "evidence". If they did not finish, we will finish it on Monday. No homework for any class over the weekend.
Week of April 4th - April 8th
Monday, April 4th
Today in all cores except Piranhas we took a Pre-Test for Chapter 6 - Integers. We will be starting the integers unit on Wednesday. No home practice for any class including Lit Block.
Tuesday, April 5th
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays; So we begin the challenging but fun world of integers. We watched a Brainpop video to learn the basics, then started to create a foldable with all of the integer rules. We will finish these on Wednesday. Weather permitting we will go outside this week and "walk the line" to learn about adding and subtracting integers. No home practice for any class.
Lit Block - we chose a different version of "The Prince and the Pauper" and began our journals and reading of the book. No home practice for Lit block.
Wednesday, April 6th
Barracudas, Sharks and Piranhas - We finished up our Integer foldables with all of the integer rules. We then used a number line to practice adding and subtracting integers. Add (go right) subtract (go left) negative (walk backwards) positive (walk forwards). Tomorrow we will go outside and actuall "walk the line". No home practice for any class. Piranhas, we finished up our centers for this week.
Thursday, April 7th
Today we started our "project" which is an integer game that the students had to create. We will complete these on Monday. No home practice.
Lit Block - Re-read Chapter 11 - 13 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday, April 8th
We finally "walked the line". We went outside and used a painted number line on the stairs of the school to practice our understanding of adding and subtracting integers. It was challenging, so we will continue our projects on Monday for more understanding of this difficult concept. No home practice for any class.
Today in all cores except Piranhas we took a Pre-Test for Chapter 6 - Integers. We will be starting the integers unit on Wednesday. No home practice for any class including Lit Block.
Tuesday, April 5th
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays; So we begin the challenging but fun world of integers. We watched a Brainpop video to learn the basics, then started to create a foldable with all of the integer rules. We will finish these on Wednesday. Weather permitting we will go outside this week and "walk the line" to learn about adding and subtracting integers. No home practice for any class.
Lit Block - we chose a different version of "The Prince and the Pauper" and began our journals and reading of the book. No home practice for Lit block.
Wednesday, April 6th
Barracudas, Sharks and Piranhas - We finished up our Integer foldables with all of the integer rules. We then used a number line to practice adding and subtracting integers. Add (go right) subtract (go left) negative (walk backwards) positive (walk forwards). Tomorrow we will go outside and actuall "walk the line". No home practice for any class. Piranhas, we finished up our centers for this week.
Thursday, April 7th
Today we started our "project" which is an integer game that the students had to create. We will complete these on Monday. No home practice.
Lit Block - Re-read Chapter 11 - 13 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday, April 8th
We finally "walked the line". We went outside and used a painted number line on the stairs of the school to practice our understanding of adding and subtracting integers. It was challenging, so we will continue our projects on Monday for more understanding of this difficult concept. No home practice for any class.
Week of March 21 - March 25
Monday, March 21
Barracudas and Sharks. Today we practice decimal operations by using a "sudoku" like puzzle with money. Piranhas and Stingrays - Can you tell time? We played Time Bingo. Literacy Block. - Worked on Idiom Books. No home practice for any class.
Tuesday, March 22
Do you have the time? Today we "reviewed" how to read a clock and elapsed time. Review these skills with your child as we will have a "pop" quiz on Wednesday. No home practice for any class.
Wednesday, March 23
Pop Quiz on Time today. No home practice for any class.
Thursday, March 24
Friday, March 25
Barracudas and Sharks. Today we practice decimal operations by using a "sudoku" like puzzle with money. Piranhas and Stingrays - Can you tell time? We played Time Bingo. Literacy Block. - Worked on Idiom Books. No home practice for any class.
Tuesday, March 22
Do you have the time? Today we "reviewed" how to read a clock and elapsed time. Review these skills with your child as we will have a "pop" quiz on Wednesday. No home practice for any class.
Wednesday, March 23
Pop Quiz on Time today. No home practice for any class.
Thursday, March 24
Friday, March 25
Week of March 14 - 18
Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18
Time for CSAPs!! Yeah!!
Don't worry about home practice. We will be doing fun math activities all week.
CSAPs are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
No literacy homework either.
Time for CSAPs!! Yeah!!
Don't worry about home practice. We will be doing fun math activities all week.
CSAPs are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
No literacy homework either.
Week of March 7 - 10
Monday, March 7 - Thursday, March 10
Welcome to the wide, wide, world of CSAP Prep. For this week we will be working on a CSAP review packet that I have created. This packet has ALL of the information your child should know in 6th grade. No home practice this week at all for Math
HOME PRACTICE for the weekend. Complete the "packet" for CSAP review. This must be completed in full in order to receive credit. This is due Monday.
Literacy homework - Monday, March 7
Welcome to the wide, wide, world of CSAP Prep. For this week we will be working on a CSAP review packet that I have created. This packet has ALL of the information your child should know in 6th grade. No home practice this week at all for Math
HOME PRACTICE for the weekend. Complete the "packet" for CSAP review. This must be completed in full in order to receive credit. This is due Monday.
Literacy homework - Monday, March 7
Week of February 28 - March 4
Monday, February 28
No home practice for math classes; Today we took an "evidence" in Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays. Literacy Block has homework
Tuesday, March 1
We did an activity with dice today to learn about probability in Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays. Ask your kids about Vegas and the number 7. No home practice for any class tonight.
Wednesday, March 2
Today was a challenging day for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays. We learned how to subtract Mixed numbers with unlike denominators and borrowing! The kids did great, but we will be practicing again tomorrow. No home practice for any class.
Thursday, March 3
We reviewed adding and subtracting Mixed Numbers in class today. The assignment is home practice if they did not complete it in class. (Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays) No home practice for Literacy or Piranhas.
Friday, March 4
Today was a funfilled day of CSAP prep in math classes. :) No home practice except for those kids who did not finish last nights home practice. :(
Literacy - Ask your kids about a "couplet". No home practice
No home practice for math classes; Today we took an "evidence" in Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays. Literacy Block has homework
Tuesday, March 1
We did an activity with dice today to learn about probability in Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays. Ask your kids about Vegas and the number 7. No home practice for any class tonight.
Wednesday, March 2
Today was a challenging day for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays. We learned how to subtract Mixed numbers with unlike denominators and borrowing! The kids did great, but we will be practicing again tomorrow. No home practice for any class.
Thursday, March 3
We reviewed adding and subtracting Mixed Numbers in class today. The assignment is home practice if they did not complete it in class. (Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays) No home practice for Literacy or Piranhas.
Friday, March 4
Today was a funfilled day of CSAP prep in math classes. :) No home practice except for those kids who did not finish last nights home practice. :(
Literacy - Ask your kids about a "couplet". No home practice
Week of February 22 - February 25
Tuesday, February 22 -
Today we converted Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers and Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions. No home practice. If you are absent you will need to do the Notetaking Guide 4.6 and take the quiz when you return.
Wednesday, February 23 -
Today we converted fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. If you are at the Science Fair you will need to do the Notetaking Guide 4.7. No home practice
Today we converted Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers and Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions. No home practice. If you are absent you will need to do the Notetaking Guide 4.6 and take the quiz when you return.
Wednesday, February 23 -
Today we converted fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. If you are at the Science Fair you will need to do the Notetaking Guide 4.7. No home practice
Week of February 7 - 11th
Monday, February 7
No home practice for any core. Projects were passed out for Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays. These are due Friday, February 11th - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Tuesday, February 8
Projects - Due Friday
Wednesday, February 9
Projects - Due Friday
Thursday, February 10
Projects - Due Friday
Friday, February 11
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays - Complete Notetaking Guide
No home practice for any core. Projects were passed out for Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays. These are due Friday, February 11th - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Tuesday, February 8
Projects - Due Friday
Wednesday, February 9
Projects - Due Friday
Thursday, February 10
Projects - Due Friday
Friday, February 11
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays - Complete Notetaking Guide
Week of 1/31 - 2/4
Monday, January 31 -
Tuesday, February 1 -
Wednesday, February 2 -
Thursday, February 3 -
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays - Page 207 - 209
Friday, February 4 -
Tuesday, February 1 -
Wednesday, February 2 -
Thursday, February 3 -
Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays - Page 207 - 209
Friday, February 4 -
Week of 1/24 - 1/28
Monday, January 24
No home practice
Tuesday, January 25
No home practice
Wednesday, January 26
No home practice
Thursday, January 27
Friday, January 28
No home practice
Tuesday, January 25
No home practice
Wednesday, January 26
No home practice
Thursday, January 27
Friday, January 28
Week of 1/4 - 1/7
Tuesday, January 4 -
Home practice for Barracudas only
Wednesday, January 5 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, Stingrays and Literacy Block
Thursday, January 6 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays - DUE MONDAY!
Friday, January 7 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays - DUE MONDAY!
Home practice for Barracudas only
Wednesday, January 5 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, Stingrays and Literacy Block
Thursday, January 6 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays - DUE MONDAY!
Friday, January 7 -
Home practice for Barracudas, Sharks, and Stingrays - DUE MONDAY!
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