Week of December 14-18, 2015

Students you have one more week until the end of the 3rd six weeks and before we go out for the holidays.  You need to continue to stay focused on your work and anyone that needs to make up work this is the last week.  Please ask teachers for any missing assignments.

On Monday, December 14. 2015, you will be taking your Reading and Math six weeks exams. Please be sure to come to school and have a great night's sleep!  I know you all can Do It!

 
I want to thank all those students that came to tutorials on Saturday.  You all will be the better for it!
We had 30 6th graders attend.

Honors Literature this week:
Monday: Six Weeks Exam
Tuesday: Literary Devices
Wednesday: cont. Literary Devices
Thursday: Theme
Friday: Early Release---Christmas Social per homeroom

Reminders:
*Students must be in school on a daily basis--ATTENDANCE DOES COUNT!!!
*Students will continue taking their six weeks exams this week.
*Students need to bring in the money for the end-of-year trip. Notes were sent home.

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!! Please stay safe!!

Week of December 7-11, 2015

Falcons we are slowly approaching the end of the third six weeks.  We have accomplished a lot but we still need a long way to go.  We have gone over several reading elements that will help with the understanding of "Esperanza Rising."  I hope that when we truly begin reading what you have learned will help you to better analyze characters, setting, theme and plot.

Next week we will begin reading "Esperanza Rising" and I hope that everyone will take the reading seriously.  Remember that in order to participate in class discussions you need to read before coming to class.

Reminder:
*Attendance does count so please come to school on a daily basis.
*Students can only wear school uniform to school.  No hoodies are allowed.  No torn jeans.
*Students need to turn in their school work when due.  Please make sure that you do!
*Study and read when assigned.

*Six Weeks Exam---December 14


 

Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2015

Welcome back Falcons I hope you all had a restful holiday.  We need to keep focused on our work because we still have a lot to do.

This week in Honors Literature:
Monday--Imagery, Read chapters 3-5
Tuesday--Gallery Walk, chapters 6-8
Wednesday--Symbolism, chapters 9-11
Thursday--Foreshadowing, chapters 12-14
Friday--Exam

Reminders:
*We must be in school on a daily basis! Attendance does count!
*Wear school uniform
*No hoodies
*First payment for trip is due on Dec. 4, 2015

Progress Report will be issued out on Wednesday--Dec. 2, 2015 at Peter Piper Pizza details will be sent home the week we get back.  

Week of November 16-20, 2015

Falcons this week is going to go by really fast and then we are off for Thanksgiving Holidays.  We must remember that we need to keep focused on our work.  We need to realize that our work is on going.  

We will continue with characterization because "Esperanza Rising" lends itself to what we are learning about characterization.  

We will also learn about tone and mood. 

Reminders:
-Follow uniform policy at all times.
-Continue to come to school every day. Attendance Matters!
-Picture money needs to be turned in.
-All work must be turned into teacher on time.

Upcoming:
-Thanksgiving Holiday week November 23-27.
-1st payment or full payment for the end-of-the-year trip is on December 4th.

Week of November 9-13, 2015

Falcons I am very proud to say that my 6th graders scored a 95% passing on the reading district benchmark. My 6th graders surpassed my expectations since we were barely at the end of the second six weeks. My expectations for the next benchmark is not only 100% passing but 30% Academic Performance. You can do it Falcons--SOAR!!!!  Remember Jonathan's words PUSH-Persevere Until Success Happens!!!!!

We are now entering the 3rd Six Weeks Falcons time seems to be flying.  We need to remember that we need to continue working hard.  This coming week we will be learning about the Great Depression, Mexican Revolution, and Pam Munoz to build background knowledge for the next novel, Esperanza Rising.

Next Week in Honors Literature:
The Great Depression
Author's Point of View
Static and Dynamic Characters

Technology:
Google Docs

Monday--Bus Presentation

Monday: PPT on The Great Depression, Historical Context,  Homework Read Chapters 1-2, Questions
Tuesday: Genre/Meet the Author, Gallery Walk, Discuss Chapters 1-2,
               Homework Read Chapters 3-4, Questions
Wednesday:Author's Point of View, Discuss Chapters 3-4, Homework Read Chapters 5-6, Questions
Thursday: Characterization--Dynamic and Static, Interactive NB, Discuss Chapters 5-6
Friday: Exam on Chapters 1-6, Homework Read Chapters 7-8

Reminders:
*Bring in $7.00 for Esperanza Rising novel
*You need to turn in questions on the day they are due

Week of November 2-6, 2015

Falcons next week we will be reviewing on Monday for the upcoming reading benchmark.  The benchmark will be on Tuesday-Nov. 3.  Next week will be a very busy week because you will be testing all week long.  Please go to bed early so you can be well rested.
The week of November 9 we will begin with our next novel, "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz.

Honors Literature:

Monday--Review

Tuesday--Benchmark (Reading)

Wednesday--Benchmark (Math)

Thursday--Testing (Grammar/Writing, Science)

Friday--Testing (Social Studies)

Reminders:

"The Giver" project is due on November 6, 2015

Week of October 26-30, 2015

Falcons we are now going into the 4th week of the second six weeks. We have now finished reading "The Giver."  Jonas has found out that Gabriel will be released.  Jonas goes to the Giver and tells him that he is going to escape and take Gabriel with him.
This is a summary of the last chapter:
 One day, it snows, leaving Jonas and Gabriel cold, hungry, and exhausted. Jonas has just a few memories left from The Giver, but he finds one of sunshine and transmits it to Gabriel. Soon, though, the snow makes it impossible for Jonas to bicycle up the hill he is on. He abandons the bike and carries Gabriel. When the memory of sunshine is gone, he focuses on his memories of his friends, family, and The Giver. These memories, and his intense desire to keep Gabriel safe, help him make it to the top of the hill.

When he reaches the top of the hill, Jonas recognizes it. He also sees a sled. Jonas and Gabriel ride the sled downhill. At the bottom of the hill, Jonas sees rooms full of colored lights. He is certain that there are people inside those rooms who keep their memories and understand what love is, and who are waiting for him and Gabriel. From the houses, he hears what he knows must be music, and realizes that the people are singing. Jonas also thinks he hears music playing far behind him, where his old community is located, but he can't be sure. It could be real, or it could be an echo.

Question: Do Jonas and Gabriel actually survive?  Did they actually get to Elsewhere?

Next Week:

Honors Literature

Monday--Anti Bully Presentation, Fall Pictures Day (Students will be able to come out of uniform this day.  Sunday's Best), Types of Conflicts

Tuesday--Types of Conflict in "The Giver"

Wednesday--Fall Jamaica, Early Release, Students can come out of uniform this day--NO COSTUMES. 

Thursday--Review

Friday--Social/Lock-In at Peter Piper Pizza, Students can wear costumes to school. 

Technology

Google Docs

Excel

Reminders:

$25 for Lock-In

$5 for Jamaica

End of Year fee is $130 or two payments of $65--One due by December 4, 2015 and payment #2 by March 4, 2016.

Red Ribbon Week:
Monday--Join the fight against drugs.  Students may wear their favorite Camouflage shirt.
Tuesday--I'm too Bright for Drugs!!! Students may wear their favorite Bright shirt.
Wednesday-- Hats off to being drug free. Students may wear their favorite Hat/Cap. 
Thursday--TEAM UP Against Drugs!!! Students may wear their favorite Team Shirt/College shirt/ Campus College shirt.
Friday--Say "BOO" to drugs or support relay for life!!! Students may wear an APPROPRIATE HALLOWEEN COSTUME, or Pink Shirt.