Our middle school band, choir, and rhythm classes will be performing in May! See info below.

PTO is looking for new members and officers! See information below. Applications are attached to this post as well in case you want to print one out. We are so grateful for our parents serving on PTO!

Here's The Happenings:

Science:  The 6th graders got a fantastic start on their Earth Story Books!  They will have Tuesday’s class to finish as much as they can.  Students can take them home Tuesday night to finish what they have left.  Final Story Books are due on Wednesday.

Homework: Earth Story Books, Due Wednesday

Math: Chapter 7- Equations and Inequalities

We worked on our annotations to know how to write an equation from a word sentence or problem. We also started on our discussion in solving equations with addition or subtraction. We also played a game of Battleship where the students reviewed their skills of adding and subtracting integers. They really enjoyed it and I loved their enthusiasm. This coming week, they will continue practicing their solving skills with addition, subtraction, and adding multiplication and division into the mix. 

Homework: None :)

Side Note: I will not be at school this coming week, however the kids will be in great hands with Mrs. Minne and Mrs. Hogan.

Social Studies: Students will continue our next unit on industrialization. They will learn about the natural resources and famous inventors in America, including Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. They will also learn about Andrew Carnegie and his contribution to the steel industry.

English: Last week, I introduced 6th grade to the book 90 Miles to Havana. In this story, students will see how the Cuban Revolution impacted a family trying to protect their children. This week, students will take a deeper look at what the Cuban Revolution was and then begin reading the novel.

Writing & Research: Writing and Research has begun a unit exploring Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This will help students break down words and better understand unfamiliar words they encounter in their reading.

As a reminder, all students are completing weekly reading journal entries. Students should have a current book that they are reading regularly.

By May 8, students should have at least one book completed. Once a book is finished, they will choose and complete one project from the choice board that has been provided to them.

Please help remind your student to continue reading consistently at home. Thank you for your support!