La Paloma Academy, 6th Grade Newsletter

La Paloma Academy
6th Grade Newsletter
August 27, 2010
Mr. Festerling

MATH
Students took their first math test on lessons 1-10. Parents are encouraged to review the results of this test with their child. This score can also be found in the student’s planner.
Over the next week the students will study place value, negative numbers, rounding, and a variety of word problems.
It is very important that students master each math concept as the lessons often build on previous concepts. Should students find they need a refresher of a lesson or concept, LPA is fortunate to have Mr. Rubasch available as a resource for small group instruction/review. Please speak with Mr. Festerling to schedule.

READING
Students continue reading Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Each sixth grader is using note cards to record vocabulary words. These cards will serve as an excellent study tool for the final test. The book report presentations will be on September 8. For a successful book report, students should “chip away” at this long term project a little at a time over the next week if they have not started to do so already.

WRITING
6th graders are writing an expository piece involving comparing and contrasting. They are completing two graphic organizers prior to writing and will thoroughly proofread and revise their works. This is part of a preassessment for students to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

SOCIAL STUDIES
In 6th Grade Social Studies, the class will use a new set of materials this week called World History Studies Weekly. This series ties together many disciplines such as literature, science, geography, history, current events, and technology. Students will study planet Earth and maintain a “portfolio” folder complete with a table of contents for all classroom notes and projects. Keeping an organized folder will ensure each student will have the necessary material to review for the final test.

SCIENCE
The test on cells will be corrected and returned to the students the first part of the week. Students, be sure to share the results with your parents. The ever important scientific method will be the theme next week. Similar to Social Studies, students will keep an organized “portfolio” folder for the unit.

OPEN HOUSE
Parents are invited to Open House at La Paloma Academy on September 1, at 6 pm. Students will showcase their recent successes in 6th grade, and Mr. Festerling looks forward to visiting with your families. See you there!

Important Dates . . .

Picture Day . . . . . Aug 30

Open House, 6 pm . . . . . Sept 1

August DIRT due . . . . . Sept 1

Hatchet Book Report due . . . . . Sept 8

Questions for your 6th grader for the upcoming week. . .

 Are you “left or right brained” and what does that mean?
 What is the BeriBeri story from Science class?
 Who was Alfred Wegener and what “jigsaw puzzle” did he study?
 What was Atlas’ punishment by Zeus?

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