Week of 2/25/13 updates

There will be no progress reports today due to a variety of factors.  Progress reports will come home on Thursday of this week, students will have until Friday, March 8th to resubmit them back to me for missing and late work, and will have until March 15th to get them into me for credit.   Extra credit reading logs were printed, but due to the craziness of the Friday before break, we were not able to get them out.  If your child did any reading last week and would like extra credit, I'll hand those out today for you to fill out and turn into me at your leisure.  I will be out this Friday and next Monday due to a surgery I am having.  This could not be avoided due to the availability of the doctor.  Please remind your child Friday and Monday morning to be extra good for the sub.  Have an excellent week!

The Week of 2-25-13

Whew!  We are finally at break and the kids really need it.  When the students return from break on the 25th, they will receive their progress reports.  The progress reports will include new work graded this week and any late or missing work turned in by Friday, February 15th.  Any work turned in on the 25th with not be reflected in this progress report, but it will be in the following week's report on March 4th.  We are at the half way mark of the marking period, and thanks to all of you who have working with me to keep up on the missing work and grades.  This Friday, we rewarded those students who successfully improved their District Math Test score.  On March 1st, when I was assured the mid year writing and reading tests would be in the system by, we will reward those who improved on those two district tests.  We are in great need of supplies still if anyone is willing to donate them.  Your child should have a pair of scissors and glue, which will be necessary for the upcoming science project.  Pencils are always in demand, and I am noticing the kids have used up their notebooks.  If you could restock your child over break, that would be appreciated.  Have a great week and I'll talk to you all soon!

Reading News
I apologize for not getting Book It forms out sooner, these will come out today.  We are currently in our nonfiction unit learning how to develop the ability to filter through information and document the key ideas and details.  This unit will continue until Spring Break.  An extra credit Reading Log for break will come home today.  If your child is scoring low in reading, take advantage of this opportunity.

Writing News
This week we worked on comparative and superlative forms of adverbs and adjectives.  When we come back, we will do another quick refresher on commas and their uses.

Math News
This week we worked on subtracting mixed numbers and fractions.  When we return, we will learn about multiplying and dividing fractions, and we'll cover multiplying mixed numbers.

Science News
Two new projects will occur during March, students will be designing and creating their own roller coaster to enter in the K'NEX/ Cedar Point Roller Coaster Challenge, and they will work in teams to construct a balloon car to race in April.  The current unit is on matter, energy and force, and motion.  This week we worked on using the formula from Newton's Second Law of motion, and discussed inertia.

S. Studies News
This week we wrapped up our chapter on Latin American Geography and early Cultures.  When we come back from break, we will work on chapter 7 which is all about Mexico.

No Sledding Today Due to Rain!

In this area, they're calling for rain by the afternoon, so we'll have to call off sledding today.  Keep your fingers crossed for another good snow, and maybe we can do this in the future.  Hope you enjoyed your long weekend, and I'll see you all tomorrow!       -Mr. Scott

No Wiz IQ!

No Wiz IQ tonight!  It is mu wife's birthday and she kind of gave me a look when I asked her if it would be alright to do online tutoring.  No "yes" or "no", just a look, so I am betting that meant "no".  The Social Studies test is postponed to next week, Monday if we have school tomorrow, Tuesday if not.  If we get ample snow, we were thinking of planning a sledding outing this Sunday, February 10th, @ 2:00 p.m. at Kensington Metro Park.  If you are interested, check the class web site at: http://up2dategrade6.blogspot.com on Sunday morning for details and information on how to get there.  We are not coordinating rides or anything, just meet up at the park at the sledding hills.  Take care!