Middle School Minute
November 4 - 8, 2024
We owe a big thank you to all of the gentlemen who joined us for our inaugural Men of AAA interest meeting. If you are interested in volunteering, mentoring, and/or tutoring, use the QR code below to sign up.
Please Join PTA!
If you haven't already, please join the AAA PTA! As of right now, we only have 14% family participation in PTA. We would love to have 100% participation!
📕 ELA 📕
Mrs. Stricklin
Regular ELA - Next week students will have assignments on Google Classroom, StudySync, ReadWorks, AcceleratedReader (AR), and i-Ready.
i-Ready - Students are required to complete 50 minutes of i-Ready Reading and two passed lessons.
ReadWorks is articles for them to read and answer questions. When there is an option, students only have to choose one article to read.
Accelerated Reader (AR) - Students need to be reading and taking AR tests. The only way to grow in reading comprehension is to practice. The minimum requirements are: If the book is 100+ pages, they need to take a test at least every two weeks. If the book is less than 100 pages, they need to take a test every week. This goal will change as we get rolling.
Google Classroom - We are starting our essay writing unit. We will work through step by step how to write an essay. This week we will focus on the following
Evidence Based Writing (EBW) - Overview of essay writing
Body Paragraphs
Overview
Premise
Intro to Evidence
Evidence
Justification
Honors ELA - Next week students will have assignments on Google Classroom, StudySync, ReadWorks, AcceleratedReader (AR), and i-Ready. i-Ready - Students are required to complete 50 minutes of i-Ready Reading and two passed lessons. ReadWorks - Articles for them to read and answer questions. When there is an option, students only have to choose one article to read. Accelerated Reader (AR) - Students need to be reading and taking AR tests. The only way to grow in reading comprehension is to practice. The minimum requirements are: If the book is 100+ pages, they need to take a test at least every two weeks. If the book is less than 100 pages, they need to take a test every week. This goal will change as we get rolling. A Wrinkle in Time: Novel Study - We are finishing up our novel study this week! We will be focusing on Ch. 8-10 and 11-12 this week. Monday - Students need to read ch. 9 and 10. Tuesday - After reading Chapters 8–10 of A Wrinkle in Time, students will explore the major elements of the story, including its setting, themes, and characters. Students will need to complete the vocabulary and quiz sections Wednesday - Chapters 8-10 RACES Strategy paragraph Thursday - After reading Chapters 11–12 of A Wrinkle in Time, students will explore the major elements of the story, including its setting, themes, and characters. Students will need to complete the vocabulary and quiz sections of the assignment. Friday - Chapter 11-12 RACES Strategy paragraph
Mz. Estelle
Please know that classwork must be completed ON TIME. Per our class syllabus, no late work is accepted with the exception of excused absences. If your child is absent and misses work, all work should be completed within five days of return.
6th Grade Honors English: We are currently working on argumentative reading and writing skills. We recently enjoyed a visit with an award winning journalist, Corey Powell. Mr. Powell has won a grant from the Pulitzer Center for his work on underreported stories. Students are applying their knowledge gained from Mr. Powell to their reading and writing argumentative texts.
For both my English and Science classes, students are accessing work via Google classroom. Within the google classroom, students have access to work on Flocabulary, ReadWorks, iReady, and NewsELA.
➕➖ Math ➖➕
Mr. Moore
6th Grade Math
Math Focus: Regular Class: Volume of a Cube and Prisms
Two Alek's assignments with a Quiz Thurs/Friday
Honor's Class: Volume and Surface Area with two Alek's assignments and a Quiz Thurs/Fri
All classes should have 2 completed and passed lessons in iReady by each Sunday
🧪 Science 🧪
Ms. Thrasher
We are learning and practicing important vocabulary for heredity that we will use the rest of the quarter. We will also be starting to learn about Punnett squares and probabilities using the vocab that we have been learning.
6th Grade Science
We are learning about the distribution of resources on Earth and how geological processes impact the distribution. This will include a small research project on mineral resources on Earth that will be due Friday 11-8.
Mz. Estelle
6th Grade Science
Please know that classwork must be completed ON TIME. Per our class syllabus, no late work is accepted with the exception of excused absences. If your child is absent and misses work, all work should be completed within five days of return.
Science: Students are currently working on an Engineering Design project: Wearable Alert System. Please see L1 Family Letter.pdf to view the family newsletter explaining the project.
We recently presented our DETECTS data at the UAH DETECTS Open House on October 18. It was a huge success. Both students and engineers alike learned from each other. We are
grateful for our community connection and the access to everyday science.
For both my English and Science classes, students are accessing work via Google classroom. Within the google classroom, students have access to work on Flocabulary, ReadWorks, iReady, and NewsELA.
📜 Social Studies 📜
Mrs. Hester
6th Grade Social Studies
- Paper assignments for the week of October 21 - 25 have been graded. Students with a missing/incomplete grade can get a new copy of the packet from the classroom and submit for late grade.
- ISMs Vocabulary Quiz RE-TEST
(for students who failed or wish to make a higher grade)
Wednesday, November 6 (B) / Thursday, November 7 (A)
Study on socrative.com
Room name: HESTER
- WWI Assignments (11/4 - 11/13) will be on Schoology.
- WWI Chapter 8 Test - Tentative Date: Thursday/Friday, November 14/15
🎭 Fine Arts 🎭
✍🏻 Creative Writing - Mrs. Hester ✍🏻
- First drafts of Fiction Story are past due.
- Exposition/ Beginning Lines Assignment Due Sunday, November 3
- Second Drafts of Fiction Story Due Wednesday, November 6
🌟 Stars - Mrs. Stricklin 🌟
🤡 Clowns - Mrs. Stricklin 🤡
- Upcoming Dates
- Makeup Dates:
Nov. 18 Makeup Design Class
Nov. 20: Makeup Designs Due
Nov. 22 Makeup Design Class - Costume Dates:
Oct. 10-11: Costume Parade 1
Nov. 7 and 8: Costume Parade 2
Dec. 5: Final Costume Parade
Dec. 8: All Costumes must be complete before our performance on this date
🎻 Strings - Mrs. Peck 🎻
Students this first week of November are doing a MOCK CONCERT DRESS DAY in order to be sure they know how to be prepared for performance days. Monday, November 4 is a B day. Tuesday, November 5 is an A day.
Bring your change of clothing. Be in your full formal black concert attire even if your class attends the Junie B Jones--you must show me. THANK YOU PARENTS.
We will continue polishing our Harvest Concerts pieces, while also preparing WINTER CONCERT.
🎭 Theatre - Mr. Feemster 🎭
- Tickets on sale now for Junie B. Jones Jr. at WhyAAA.org/MS-Theatre
Check out all AAA Theatre Info online @ WhyAAA.org/Ms-Theatre
🎨 Art - Mrs. Dare-Jackson 🎨
February 2025 is National Magnet Schools Month, and we are thrilled to announce the 19th Annual National Magnet Schools Poster Contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school students to express their creativity. Each school can submit one poster!
Entries are DUE January 10th, 2025! Please turn them into your art teacher.
Poster Requirements/ Scoring Rubric
- Use of Pillar(s) Theme (Themes are: Diversity, Innovative Curriculum and Professional Development, Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Family and Community Partnerships) 30 pts.
- Poster Sizes: 8.5x11, 11x17, or 22x28 20 pts.
- Originality and Organization 30 pts.
- Use of Color and Design 20 pts.
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Middle School Art Students who would like to join National Junior Art Honor Society can now visit https://www.whyaaa.org/ms-art.html to fill out a membership application form.
6th Grade Updates
- Make sure you have signed up for the 6th grade Remind CLICK HERE or HERE to join the class the code is @ceecdk
- Check PowerSchool often. If you do not have a parent log-in, contact ramona.calhoun@hsv-k12.org for assistance.
- Junie B. Jones - AAA Show at 9:00 am.