Check & Reflect

Grade 6s are getting into the swing of our busy days. They worked on their adventure stories this morning. Students are at different places in their story writing. Some have a long way to go with their story planners, while others have completed the first draft of their story.

We continued with geometry work. First we took up yesterday’s homework. Students wrote a quiz to show their understanding of geometry concepts. All students received their quizzes back and corrected their work before going out to recess. In today’s lesson, we practiced check and reflect as a strategy to solve problems. Students were asked to use the problem to create a checklist of criteria that should be in the solution. Most students completed the practice work in class. Students who did not get done are asked to complete practice questions on p. 91 of the MMS textbook for homework.

After math, we had our second literature circle discussions about chapter 2 of The Lightning Thief. Following discussions, students had time to read chapter 3. For homework, they are asked to reflect on chapter 3 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, where we heard about Hera. 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 16 & 17 on Egypt for homework.

I have now met with everyone regarding their electric car progress. Students are asked to keep working on their cars. Students who have conducted the second test and are ready to meet may do so tomorrow or Friday. 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.

Grade 6s attended Art and Gym class this morning. Ask your child what they did in art today.

Thank you to students for supporting the fight against poverty by donating $2 to the Eden Community Food Bank today.

Homework & Reminders
·         Science Fair: Keep working on your electric car. Have test 2 done by Monday, October 26
·         MMS p. 91. Please return tests if you haven’t already done so.
·         Egypt activity pages 16 & 17
·         The Lightning Thief: Complete your literature circle response for tomorrow’s discussion on chapter 3
·         Think about ways to look like an ancient Egyptian on Friday, October 23
·         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