6th Grade Newsletter
Quarter 2
đź’ˇREMINDERSđź’ˇ
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STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR ID AROUND NECK AT ALL TIMES
CHARGE CHROMEBOOK AT HOME DAILY
CHECK POWERSCHOOL DAILY
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*Picture Day is on Thursday, October 29*
*Red Ribbon Day is October 28*
Counselor Connection with Ms. Bookert
This Month is Mental Health Awareness
Remember:
- Be kind
- Be respectful
- Be aware
- Be inclusive
Your actions can make someone else's day better!
Beta Club: Students who are interested in Beta Club can pick up an application from Mrs. Bookert starting Monday, October 26.
Contact:
ELA UPDATEđź“–
Mrs. Holder's GT/STEM ELA Classroom
This Week’s Focus:
-Vocabulary Focus Prefix “Pseudo-”
-Read and Analyzed the Poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”
-Read and Analyzed the True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride
-Compared Poem and True Story
-Completed Selection Test
Next Week's Focus:
-Vocabulary Focus Prefix “An-”
-Small Group Focus on Theme
-Review Plot, Character, Setting, and Conflict
-Read and Analyze the Short Story “The First Day of School”
-Read and Analyze the Short Story “New Kid”
-Compare Characters, Settings, and Conflicts of “The First Day of School” and “New Kid”
Contact:
Mrs. Wittig's ELA Classroom
This Week:
This week, we read chapters 8-10 in our “Holes” novel. We integrated a science informational text to go along with our novel about fossils and made inferences to research information from the text. We took a quiz over chapters 1-10. We completed a writing activity and focused on punctuation and capitalization. We continued reviewing grammar skills in our bellwork. In Morphology/Vocabulary, we learned the prefix “Pseudo-” and the word serene. We ended the week with an assessment over the new Morphology/Vocabulary.
Next Week:
Next week, we will focus on our Unit Writings. We will learn the prefix “An-,” anonymous, and linger in Morphology/Vocabulary. We will continue improving our grammar skills with our bellwork. We will continue with our novel study over “Holes,”
Reminders:
Please remember to complete 3 slides a week for the Vocabulary/Morphology Student Slides
Read 15 minutes a night for the Pizza Hut Bookit
Continue reading to achieve 400 minutes to earn the Nothing Bundt Cake Award
Contact:
Ms. Alvarez's ELA Classroom
This Week:
-Read and analyze Chapters 2–4 of I Am Malala
-Introduce the parts of a narrative
-Started poetry analysis
-Vocabulary focus: the prefixes "pseudo-" and "an-"
Next Week:
-Vocabulary Quiz
-Vocabulary focus: suffix "-ly"
-Read and analyze chapters 5-8 of I am Malala
-Continue poetry analysis
Contact:
MATH UPDATE âž—
Mrs. Genete's GT/STEM Math Classroom
đź“– This Week in Math
Students worked on the following concepts:
- Monday, October 19 – Understanding Equations and Solutions (Lesson 4.1): Students learned to identify equations and their solutions and write one-step equations to represent mathematical and real-world situations.
- Tuesday, October 20 – Applying Properties of Equality (Lesson 4.2): Students applied properties of equality to evaluate numerical expressions and solve equations.
- Wednesday, October 21 – Writing and Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations (Lesson 4.3, Day 1): Students practiced writing and solving one-step equations involving addition and subtraction using positive rational numbers.
- Thursday, October 22 – Writing and Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations (Lesson 4.3, Day 2): Students continued practicing how to solve equations and apply properties of equality to real-world problems.
- Friday, October 23 – Quiz 4.1–4.3: Students completed a quiz covering understanding equations and solutions, applying properties of equality, writing and solving addition and subtraction equations
đź“– Next Week in Math
Students will explore the following concepts:
- Monday, October 26 – Writing and Solving Multiplication and Division Equations (Lesson 4.4): Students will apply properties of operations to create equivalent algebraic expressions and justify the properties used. They will work with the Identity, Inverse, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties.
- Tuesday, October 27 – Writing and Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (Lesson 4.5): Students will practice writing and solving one-step equations and inequalities involving positive rational numbers in mathematical and real-world situations.
- Wednesday, October 28 – Understanding and Writing Inequalities (Lesson 4.6): Students will learn to represent solutions to inequalities on a number line and explain why an inequality may have infinitely many solutions. The lesson will focus on the less than (<) and greater than (>) symbols.
- Thursday, October 29 – Solving Inequalities (Lesson 4.7): Students will practice solving one-step inequalities and representing their solutions on a number line. They will also explain their reasoning using appropriate mathematical language and models.
- Friday, October 30 – Quiz 4.4–4.7. Students will be assessed on the following topics:
- Writing and solving multiplication and division equations
- Solving equations involving rational numbers
- Understanding and writing inequalities
- Solving inequalities and representing solutions on a number line
🌉 STEM Project Topic 4: Bridge Design
Deadline November 13
🏠How to Prepare at Home (Student's Portfolio)
To prepare for next week's quiz, students are encouraged to:
- Review their Math notes and completed activities in their portfolios.
- Practice solving one-step multiplication and division equations.
- Review how to solve equations involving rational numbers.
- Practice using the less than (<) and greater than (>) symbols.
- Practice graphing inequality solutions on a number line.
- Review the learning materials and practice problems posted in Google Classroom.
Contact:
Ms. Williams's Math Classroom
This Week:
This week, we focused on Modules 4.3–4.5, which covered writing and solving equations. On Thursday, we reviewed common misconceptions, and students completed a partial retake of the Module 3 Assessment. On Friday, students took a quiz on Lessons 4.1–4.5.
Next Week:
Next week, we will focus on Modules 4.6 and 4.7, which cover writing and solving inequalities. Students will take a quiz on this material on Friday, October 30th.
Contact:
Mrs. Montgomery's Math Classroom
This Week:
Welcome Back! This week, students reviewed classroom expectations and procedures to ensure a successful start to the new quarter. In math, we practiced determining whether a given number makes an equation true and applied the properties of equality to write equivalent equations. Students also had the opportunity to complete the Module 3 Test retake in class.
Next Week:
Next week, students will continue applying the properties of equality to write equivalent equations and solve one-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students will practice using inverse operations to solve equations and check their solutions for accuracy.
Quiz Reminder: Students will have a quiz on Thursday, October 29 covering Lessons 4.1–4.3.
Please encourage your student to review class notes and practice problems to prepare for the quiz.
Contact:
turquoise.montgomery@fsd1.orgSCIENCE UPDATE 🧪
Mrs. Blacklock's GT/STEM Science Classroom
This Week:
We learned about Phase Changes and Thermal Energy while reviewing States of Matter. We also experimented with Oobleck. We also worked on Chapter 1 of our book project in class. A project checklist is available in Google Classroom.
This week:
We will take a quiz over States of Matter, Phase Changes, and Thermal Energy on Tuesday, October 27. We will work on Chapter 2 of our science literacy project in class on Wednesday. Throughout the week we will look at graphing phase changes and types of heat transfer.
Reminders:
-Grades are being updated in PowerSchool
-Q1 partial retake is available
-Complete choice board items for extra credit
Contact Us:
Mrs. Blesson's Science Classroom
This Week:
We learned about the phase changes and the effect of thermal energy on the phase changes. We learned about the temperature changes during the phase changes using graphs. A quiz was conducted on the same topic.
Next Week:
Next week, we will continue to dive deep into thermal energy, kinetic energy and heat transfer. The details on the quarter 2 project will be shared next week. There will be a quiz on the same on Friday, 30th October 2026.
Contact Us:
SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATE đź“Ť
Mr. Brewer's GT/STEM Social Studies Classroom
This past week, we learned about the Middle Ages in Europe. We also took the Week 11 vocab quiz.
Next week, we will move on to learn about civilizations in the Americas including the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs. We will take the Week 12 vocab quiz.
Contact:
Coach Jones's Social Studies Classroom
This past week, we learned about the Middle Ages in Europe. We also took the Week 11 vocabulary quiz. Next week, we will move on to learn about the early civilizations in West Africa. We will take the Week 12 vocab quiz. Reminder, students can receive extra credit for bringing a classroom item: hand sanitizer, tissue, or candy.
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Teacher Thoughts đź’
Diligence and Perseverance
As students transition into 6th grade, they are learning that success does not always come easily or happen on the first try. Diligence and perseverance help students develop the mindset to keep working when something is challenging, frustrating, or unfamiliar. These skills are important not only for academic success but also for developing confidence, independence, and resilience.
Parents can play an important role by encouraging their child to work through challenges rather than immediately giving up or stepping in to solve the problem. Ask questions like, “What have you tried so far?” or “What could you try differently?” This encourages students to reflect, problem-solve, and recognize that mistakes are a normal part of learning. Remind your child that struggling with something does not mean they cannot do it—it may simply mean they need more time, practice, or a different strategy.
Finally, celebrate persistence and progress, not just perfect results. Recognizing when your child keeps trying, learns from a mistake, or finishes something that was difficult helps build a positive attitude toward challenges and encourages them to keep going.
Tips for Success:
Encourage your child to keep trying when work becomes challenging
Ask “What could you try next?” instead of immediately providing the answer
Remind students that mistakes are a natural part of learning
Break large or difficult tasks into smaller, manageable steps
Praise effort, persistence, and improvement—not just the final grade
Encourage your child to ask for help when they have tried on their own
Celebrate progress, even when the end result is not perfect