Athena

We have a good routine happening in Grade 6. Students came into class and immediately began working on their adventure stories.

In math, students wrote a quiz to show what they understand about sorting figures by their attributes and drawing a polygon with particular attributes. I have not yet returned this quiz to the class.  We learned how to construct figures using a ruler, protractor, and compass. We took a lot of class time to work together and ensure everybody understood how to do this.  Students who did not get done are asked to complete practice questions on p. 94 & 95 (not Q. 2) of the MMS textbook for homework.

After math, we had our third literature circle discussions about chapter 3 of The Lightning Thief. Following discussions, students had time to read chapter 4. For homework, they are asked to reflect on chapter 4 using the new role they were assigned today if they did not get done in class. We will meet again tomorrow.

We began our UOI time with a read-aloud from The Greek Gods. Today’s was a very long story about the goddess Athena. The story included telling us where spiders come from. As your child to tell you about this story. Students then continued their work on researching ancient Egypt and recording their research notes. We took up yesterday’s homework. Students are asked to complete activity pages 18 & 19 on Egypt for homework.

Remember to look like an Egyptian tomorrow for the mummification of King Troutenkhammen.

Students are to keep working on their cars. Students who have conducted the second test and are ready to meet may do so tomorrow. All students are asked to complete test 2 by Monday, October 26, at which point we will have conferences again to check on and discuss progress.

Please note that November lunch orders are due tomorrow.

Homework & Reminders

·         Science Fair: Keep working on your electric car. Have test 2 done by Monday, October 26
·         MMS p. 94 & 95. Please return tests if you haven’t already done so.
·         Egypt activity pages 18 & 19
·         The Lightning Thief: Complete your literature circle response for tomorrow’s discussion on chapter 4
·         Think about ways to look like an ancient Egyptian tomorrow
·         November Lunch orders are due tomorrow
·         Remember to return Picture Day Forms
·         Friday, October 23 – SJA Parent Guild Movie Night
·         Tuesday, October 27 – Picture Day
·         Wednesday, October 28 – Casual Day
·         Friday, October 30 – Halloween Spirit Day