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Happy last week of November! I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with fun, laughter, and food! This week is actually a full, regular schedule week!
This week in math, we are working on different strategies for dividing fractions. The four fraction division strategies are using a diagram, find common denominators, using a super giant one, and using the "invert and multiply" method. We will cover these one at a time, with the primary focus this week being diagrams and common denominators. We glued two math notes reference pages into our notebooks today, which students should look at when working on homework. We talked quite a bit in class today about how students should take home their math notebooks on homework nights and use the colored reference pages for help, but it couldn't hurt to reinforce that at home! Students will have math homework on Monday (6.1.4 Review Preview - we started this before Thanksgiving) and Tuesday (7.2.1 Review Preview). 7.2.2 Review Preview could be later this week or next week, depending on how the lessons progress. I will send out a Classtag message as well about homework this week. In social studies this week, we are focusing on the differences between Athens and Sparta, the two main city-states in ancient Greece. Students will be reading and exploring the two city-states, then comparing and contrasting life in them. Students will have some homework this week as a review of the government and geography lessons from the previous weeks. The government page will be homework on Tuesday, but the dates for the rest are TBD. In spelling, we will be receiving new lists and schedules, while alternating between spelling days and circle days. This week, students will make new cards, then complete a word sort and pyramid words in their notebooks. Next week, students will complete rainbow words, ABC order, and finish with a test next Friday. Upcoming dates:
Have a wonderful week! Ms. Kennell
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After the crazy schedule changes last week, we are looking at another interesting week this week! Monday is a regular schedule day, but Tuesday is our Thanksgiving dinner with family. If your student has someone coming to eat with them, please make sure to return the form so we know how many to plan for! Tuesday is also our last day of school this week, as we have Wednesday-Friday off for Thanksgiving break. Enjoy the delicious food and extra time with your loved ones!
We finished our second Classcraft challenge last week! The top 10 XP earners out of the entire grade earned a pizza party today! Ask your student what level they are on, what incentives they have already learned, and how they are doing continuing to earn XP! In math this week, we are continuing to work on the concept of division, how fractions are really just division problems, and where the standard algorithm for division comes from. We have begun to draw diagrams to represent fraction division problems and how we get a whole number for an answer when we divide two fractions. Students have 6.1.3 Review Preview Part 2 for homework today (Monday) as our only math assignment this week. In social studies, we are working on ancient Greece! Last week, we looked at the geography of ancient Greece and how geography influenced the settlement and way of life in ancient Greece. This week, we are focusing on the rise of democracy! We will be using our social studies notebooks and TCI Lesson 26 this week. We are not starting new spelling lists this week, but will start new lists after Thanksgiving break. Instead, we are going to do some circles and make sure we are all caught up in social studies. Upcoming dates:
Have a blessed and thankful week! Ms. Kennell Monday, we celebrated Veteran's Day at BRIJHS! In the morning, we had the privelege of singing to and recognizing our area veterans. We were also able to listen to some of them share their stories. We thank you for your service! On Wednesday, grades 6-8 will also be participating in an assembly/program called Making it Cool to Be Kind, which will take almost our entire school day.
We have started another Classcraft challenge this week! The top 10 XP earners this week out of the entire grade will earn a pizza party next week! Students earn XP through good behavior choices, getting their assignment notebook signed, turning in homework, and working hard! Ask your student what level they are on, what incentives they have already learned, and how they are doing this week! In math this week, we are continuing to work on the concept of division, how fractions are really just division problems, and where the standard algorithm for division comes from. We are also working with ordering fractions using a number line during our number talks. Students have 6.1.2 Review Preview for homework today (Monday) and will have 6.1.3 Review Preview homework on Thursday. In social studies, we are getting ready to start ancient Greece! We will begin by looking at the geography of ancient Greece and how geography influenced the settlement and way of life in ancient Greece. We will be using our social studies notebooks and TCI Lesson 25 this week. For spelling this week, we are finishing our current list! We will be finishing our rainbow word sort, working on an ABC order sort, and finishing with spelling tests on Friday. Upcoming dates:
Have a wonderful week! Ms. Kennell It's the first full week of November! It's also the second week of parent teacher conferences. If your conference is scheduled for this week, I look forward to meeting with you! If you missed your conference time last week, please contact me to set up a new time this week. We are still working on rewards for individual students for leveling up on Classcraft, with some of the students receiving Knight Shields and coupons last week. Ask your student what coupons they chose for their reward! Please remember to also check with your student about homework and charging their chromebook each evening. Thanks!
In math this week, we are beginning to work on dividing! We are starting with a division review, work on modeling division using diagrams, and looking at how fractions are division problems. This will lead into our work with strategies for dividing fractions next week. Students will have homework Monday (5.1.4 review preview), Tuesday (6.1.1 review preview), and Thursday (6.1.2 review preview). In social studies, our focus for the week is finishing our exploration of the four empires of Mesopotamia. We will spend the first couple days of the week finishing the lesson, then spending the rest of the week reviewing. Our test over Unit 1 will be on Friday. In spelling, we getting back into a routine! This week, we will be working on word sorts, pyramid words, rainbow words, and ABC sorts. Spelling tests will come next week. Upcoming dates:
Have a fantastic week! Ms. Kennell Happy Halloween week! It's also the first week of parent teacher conferences. Quarter 2 has begun, with grades starting to add up and eligibility starting this week for those in sports. Students will be getting report cards sent home during parent teacher conferences, along with a variety of other testing paperwork. Please encourage your student to come with you to your conference time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference, please contact their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. Last week's Classcraft challenge was a success! It was encouraging to see students work hard to earn that reward. Mr. Lowery's class won the challenge, but it was very close! We are working on rewards for individual students for leveling up, as well as working on determining what our next challenge will be.
In math this week, we are finishing our work on multiplying fractions, which includes multiplying mixed numbers, focusing on using diagrams to explain why the standard algorithm works. Next week, we will begin working on strategies for dividing fractions. Students will have homework Monday (5.1.2 review preview), Tuesday (5.1.3 review preview), and Thursday (5.1.4 review preview). In social studies, our focus for the week is exploring the four empires of Mesopotamia. We will spend the entire week on this lesson, with homework assignments to finish any notebook pages we did not finish in class. This is our last lesson over Mesopotamia, so we will be reviewing and taking a test over Mesopotamia next week. In spelling, we are doing some work outside of class with our spelling while we focus on circles during class time. We will be working on finishing our list and taking our test next week. Students will be asked to do some spelling homework this week. Upcoming dates:
Have a great week! Ms. Kennell Somehow, we are already at the beginning of Quarter 2! Time is flying this year! This week, students will be getting report cards sent home (Friday), we have box tops due (also Friday), and we are working on a Classcraft challenge! As a homeroom, we are competing this week against the other 6th grade homerooms to see which class can earn the most XP points! Students will earn the points individually and as a class, with the average per student at the end of the week determining the winning homeroom! 1st place prize is donuts, XP, and gold pieces, 2nd place earns XP and gold pieces, and 3rd place will earn nothing extra. We are hoping that this challenge will lead to an amazing week!
In math this week, we are finishing our work with the Giant One and moving on to multiplying fractions. Students will have homework on multiplying fractions either Wednesday or Thursday this week, with the possibility of a review assignment as well. In social studies, our focus for the week is Ancient Sumer and what characteristics are needed to be called a civilization. We will spend the entire week on this lesson, with homework assignments to finish any notebook pages we did not finish in class. In spelling, my homeroom is taking a test today, with a new list coming later this week. We will continue with activities we have used in the past, while also taking some spelling time to work on behaviors and circles. Our test will not take place until the end of next week at the earliest. Upcoming dates:
Have a fabulous week! Ms. Kennell It's the final week of quarter one! Please remember to be checking with your student each day about their homework assignments. As a reminder, students can and should complete late assignments up until the final week of the quarter.
In math this week, we are starting our work on fractions, using the concept of the Giant One to make equivalent fractions. Ask your student to teach you about the Giant One! Students have homework on Monday (2.3.4 Review Preview) and either Wednesday or Thursday (3.1.1 Review Preview). In social studies, we are reviewing the first four lessons about Mesopotamia, focusing on vocabulary! Students will have two assignments this week (Monday - crossword, Tuesday - multiple choice questions). Afterwards, we will be looking at Sumer and what characteristics make up a civilization. In spelling, we are continuing our new lists. Students are working on sorts, rainbow words, and ABC sorts, and will have their test on Monday of next week. Upcoming dates:
Have a great week! Ms. Kennell Happy homecoming week! It's a crazy, short week! This week, your student should be bringing you a form about what they should do on Friday following the pep rally at the high school. All forms are due back on Thursday! We will also be participating in the Knight Walk here in Mansfield on Friday. Please remember to be checking with your student each day about their homework assignments. As a reminder, students can and should complete late assignments up until the final week of the quarter.
In math this week, we are continuing to work on multiplying multi-digit numbers using generic rectangles, but adding in the concept of greatest common factor. Students have homework on Tuesday (Review packet) and Wednesday (2.3.3 review preview). In social studies, we are learning about the first city-states in Mesopotamia, focusing on how and why those developed in that area. We will be finishing TCI Lesson 4 this week, with some unit review on Friday and Monday of next week. In spelling, we started new lists this week. Students are working on sorts, rainbow words, and ABC sorts, and will have their test the end of next week. Upcoming dates:
Have a fabulous week! Ms. Kennell Welcome to October! The fall weather is starting to show up, so make sure to send your students to school in layers! This is another short week, thanks to a Teacher's Institute Day on Friday, with no school next Monday as well because of Columbus Day. Enjoy your four day weekend! Last week, we completed our benchmark testing for interventions and this week we will begin our groups! Please remember to be checking with your student each day about their homework assignments. As a reminder, students can and should complete late assignments up until the final week of the quarter.
In math this week, we will be continuing our work with using generic rectangles to multiply whole numbers. At this time, students should be using this method instead of the standard algorithm, as it connects to our learning later in this unit. Students will have two assignments this week (Monday - Generic Rectangle WS and Tuesday - 2.3.2 Review Preview). In social studies, we are finishing TCI Lesson 3 - From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers, and beginning Lesson 4 - The Rise of Sumerian City-States. We will be spending Monday and Tuesday reviewing our notes for Lesson 3 and then students will be using their notes to create a comic strip in ELA (this will count as an ELA and SS grade). Each evening, students should finish the section notes in their notebook if they did not finish them in class or if they were absent. Spelling this week is the end of our current lists! Students are finishing an ABC sort and taking a spelling test (Wednesday). New words will be given out either on Thursday or Tuesday of next week. Students should be making sure they have all of their sorts finished and that they are ready for the test! Upcoming dates:
Have a fabulous week! Ms. Kennell Here we are in the final week of September already! It's a short one, thanks to the School Improvement Day on Monday, but it will be busy! Last week, we completed our benchmark testing for interventions. This year, we are using AimsWeb Plus, which is almost entirely online, with some different assessments than in previous years. So far, the data looks accurate and helpful, so we should be ready to start intervention groups either by the end of this week or beginning of this week (hopefully!). Just a few 6th grade students need to complete the benchmark testing still. Also, please remember to be checking with your student each day about their homework assignments. As a reminder, students can and should complete late assignments up until the final week of the quarter. Like I always tell the students, any grade is better than a zero in the gradebook!
In math this week, we will be finishing our work with area and perimeter, taking a look at some irregular shapes and how we can separate those into rectangles to determine area. We will also be using our knowledge of area to start working on multiplying, specifically looking at how we can maximize our products and use a generic rectangle area model to represent multiplication of multi-digit numbers. Students will have two assignments this week (Tuesday - 2.2.3 Review Preview and Thursday - either 2.3.1 Review Preview or a general review worksheet). In social studies, we are progressing to TCI Lesson 3 - From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers. We are going to be exploring how the development of agriculture changed the daily life in the Neolithic Age, focusing on the transitions from the Old Stone Age to the New Stone Age and how people created a stable food supply, made permanent shelters, established communities, developed new jobs, and began to trade. This will lead to our first city-states/civilizations next week. Each evening, students should finish the section notes in their notebook if they did not finish them in class or if they were absent. Spelling this week is a new list for everyone! We took our spelling tests at the end of last week, so all students will be exploring a new set of words and completing activities (word sort, speed sort, rainbow words, and ABC order). These activities should be completed at school each day, but some students may need to finish certain activities for homework. Spelling tests for these lists will take place next week. Upcoming dates:
Have a wonderful week! Ms. Kennell |
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