Friday, September 30th

 

Please excuse the "sample"! Mrs. Haddox used this hand to remind us how to write good paragraphs.  We are to include a topic sentence (main idea), three supporting details with quotes from the text, and a good conclusion sentence.  Ask your son or daughter to share the chant with you!

In the computer lab, we discovered  more about the animals whose fossils Alfred Wegener used to support his theory of continental drift.  We are writing a report on these animals.

Homework:

Reading: Comprehension Test on Teammates

Thursday, September 29

 

Language Arts classes finished reading Teammates in class.  Next week we will have our comprehension test.

In Grammar class today, we reviewed subjects and predicates with a humorous power point on the Promethean Board!  Who knew that grammar could be fun?

**Progress Reports are coming home tonight** Please sign and return!

Homework:

Grammar workbook pages 7-8 (room 202) 7-9 (room 204) 

Spelling Test tomorrow

Math - page 23, 1-24 and page 25 1-32 and R 1-8 and P 1-8

Wellness -study guide

Wednesday, September 28th

Fall into learning!  We were extremely busy today in our learning centers!  The centers included leveled readers, comprehension questions from Teammates, multiplication review, and a science review.  The students also created a beautiful name tag designed with leaves for their lockers.  The students worked so well that they earned 5 puzzle pieces for each class!

Homework:
Math page R 1-6 and P 1-6
Science Test tomorrow!
Reading Workbook pages 12 and 13

Monday, September 26th

Reward Movie!

Today, Team Independence received their reward movie!  Both classes earned enough puzzle pieces to create a hundred piece puzzle.  Great job!

Homework:
Social Studies quiz tomorrow
Spelling Test Friday
Science Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Test in Science

Friday, September 23rd

Today the students of Team Independence put on their Great Sentence Caper Skits! They did a great job and the skits were quite humorous!! I think we have some future actors in our midst. The students were so surprised that they were having fun in grammar class! The Mrs. Haddox was very proud of all the effort that the students put into their costumes and scripts.

Homework:
Wednesday- Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Test in Science
Tuesday- Quiz in Social Studies on Sections 1 and 2

Thursday, September 22

We are getting ready for our Sentence Capers!  The students worked and practiced on their scripts today.  We are so looking forward to presenting them in class.  Mrs. Haddox will post pictures tomorrow!

Homework:
Spelling Test tomorrow
Math:  Unfinished seat work

Wednesday, Sept. 21st

Smile!  Class pictures were taken today!   

Today in Language Arts, we completed a rough draft and final draft of our Reading Prompt on Tony and the Snark.  Mrs. Haddox is very anxious to read them.  The prompts will receive two grades, one for writing and one for reading.  Mrs. Haddox's class also went to the Book Fair.  We are very anxious to read our new books!

The afternoon was filled with Learning Centers.  One center was in the computer lab where we worked on our Great Sentence Caper. The other two centers were Social Studies and Math.

Homework:

Social Studies:  Page 19, 2-5, learning center worksheets are not homework

Math: R 1-5 and P 1-5

Language Arts- Great Sentence Caper Script due tomorrow;  we will practice the plays in class tomorrow and present Friday.

Tuesday, September 20th

The Great Sentence Caper!  Today in Language Arts, the students started to brainstorm on what theme they will be presenting to the class.  In teams of four, the students will become a character that can only talk in one of the types of sentences.  Through the use of theatre, the students are integrating the use of the four types of sentences in their writing.  On Friday, we will be presenting our capers to the classroom. Mrs. Haddox will not only grade our writing, but our presentations.

In Science, we are studying the layers of the Earth and in Math we are estimating.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY!  Please bring in your form and money.

                       Also, Mrs. Haddox's class will visit the Book Fair in the morning.

Homework:
Spelling:  Test Friday (don't forget to use Spelling City!)
Reading:  Tony and the Snark writing prompt tomorrow in class
Social Studies:  Complete questions 2-5 on page 19
Science:  Finish the study guide

Thursday, September 15

It was great to see all our students' parents and grandparents last night. Thank you so much for coming to Open House!  Today in Language Arts we completed our Tony and the Snark Comprehension Test and our Daily Edits for the week.  We worked really hard today so Mrs. Haddox gave us a break!  No homework this long weekend!
In Math today, we reviewed place  value and exponents.
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow.  Monday through Friday of next week is the Book Fair and Wednesday is Picture Day!
We hope that you have an enjoyable weekend.

Open House Night!

We are looking forward to meeting all the parents tonight at Open House. Remember that it is from 6 to 8 PM.

Homework:
Language Arts: Tony and the Snark Comprehension and Vocabulary Test tomorrow. Study your questions and vocabulary

Social Studies: Graded Homework: Write a question for each of the five themes of geography.

Science: Back of Study Guide

Tuesday, September 13th

Hello Team Independence! Just a reminder that Open House is tomorrow from 6-8 PM!
We look forward to meeting with you.

Homework:
Language Arts: (202) Finish last comprehension question
Social Studies: (202) Complete questions 1-4 on page 13
Math:  R and P sides on pages 1 and 2
Science:  Define vocabulary; Chapter 7, Lesson 1, 1-9 only

Friday, September 9th

 

We remember.

Homework:
Language Arts: Tony and the Snark Vocabulary words in a sentence; Complete Reading Workbook page 2; Complete 3 sentences on Sentence Worksheet

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 8th

Homework:
Spelling Test tomorrow on Tony and the Snark; complete vocab for the story
Math Worksheet

Working Away!

We were mindfully working today.  In language arts, we reviewed sequencing in text.  By spotting the clue words, we were able to see the text develop.  Afterwards, we brainstormed words to creatively fill our acrostic poem on freedom.  With the 10th anniversary of September 11 on Sunday, we wanted to pay homage to the fallen men and women.  We are looking forward to you seeing our displays when you visit during Open House next week!

Math classes discussed place values and had some time in learning centers to review.

Homework:
Math:  Page 6, 7-26 and Place Value Worksheet from Centers
Language Arts:  Spelling Trace Plus Two; ABC Order, Colored Freedom Poem, Grammar pages 1-3

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

 

The rain made it a cozy school day!  We are starting to get into the groove with our classes and schedule.

In Language Arts today, we discovered that some words can clue us into sequencing.  By using these words, our text can become easier to understand.  We also received our first spelling list and stared our daily edit on the Promethean Board.

In Math, we searched for answers in our Math book through a scavenger hunt!  We have a lot to look forward to this year.

Homework: 

Spelling:  Trace plus Two; ABC Order, both due Thursday.  Test on Friday

Reading: Page 1 in Reading Workbook (sequencing)

Welcome Back!!

We are so elated to meet all of our new students in Team Independence.  Mrs. Beistel and myself would like to personally welcome you to 6th grade.  We are looking forward to having a wonderful and productive year!

Our first week has been filled with classroom activities to make the students feel comfortable in our classrooms and to feel comfortable with our procedures.  We have learned that our students are very talented and filled with creative ideas.

This blog is designed to give you weekly updates on classroom activities.  Please feel free to contact us through our email at haddoxg@cmsd.k12.pa.us for Mrs. Haddox and beistelt@cmsd.k12.pa.us for Mrs. Beistel.  We look forward to partnering with you in your child's education.

Homework:
Parent's signature on Handbook form
AR book