6th Grade Newsletter
The 6th grade students and teachers had the absolute pleasure of hearing our very own band and orchestra students showcase their incredible talents during an in-house mini concert this week. The level of talent and dedication our students displayed was truly astounding. A huge shoutout to Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Alger for their hard work, guidance, and commitment to helping our students grow as musicians. We are so proud of all of our performers for sharing their talents with us!
This Week in ELA:
This week, students had the opportunity to read "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury in a Reader’s Theater format. It was so much fun watching students instantly transform into actors as they brought the story to life through dramatic reading and performance. Students also dove deeply into the story’s powerful themes of bullying, jealousy, and the preciousness of fleeting moments.
Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) was an American writer known for his works of horror and science fiction. In Bradbury’s short story “All Summer in a Day,” the inhabitants of Venus live underground to avoid falling victim to the constant onslaught of rain. Only once every seven years does the rain stop and the sun come out. Set in an elementary school classroom, a group of children await the sun’s arrival. Only one of the kids, a girl named Margot who spent the first four years of her life on Earth, recalls the appearance of the sun. Rather than appreciating her knowledge, the other children in the class grow jealous and mean.
Looking Ahead in ELA:
This upcoming week, students will be taking their STAR Reading assessment.
- May 12th: ELA STAR Testing
- May 13th: ELA STAR Testing
Please remind students to have their iPads fully charged, eat a healthy breakfast, and get plenty of sleep so they are prepared to do their very best!
This Week in SLA:
This week in SLA, students took their last grammar quiz of the year! In class, students also focused on plot and analyzed the plot structure of Cajas de CartĂłn. They completed a plot diagram that will serve as an important resource for their final unit project, which was also introduced this week. Be sure to ask your student about their exciting end-of-unit project!
Looking Ahead in SLA:
Next week students will be reading two aoutobigraphical stories (a segment)”Como se come una Guayaba” by Esmeralda Santiago, and “La casa en mango street” de Sandra Cisneros, student will write about the plot of each of the stories, then choose one and compare and contrast with Cajas the carton in a 3-4 paragraph essay. Finally they will create a poster or a flyer and present it to the class.
Library Books are due!!!! The final due date for all library books is May 19th. On May 20th, Mrs. Philippe will be emailing 6th and 7th grade parents/guardians to let them know which books their student(s) still have checked out.
As you begin the great library book hunt, be sure to check backpacks, lockers, the mysterious piles in bedrooms, and maybe even under the bed! You never know where a library book might be hiding. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Philippe.
Summer is quickly approaching, which means summer reading season is here! Students had the opportunity to hear book talks featuring titles from the D65 Middle School Summer Reading list.
This Week in Math:
This week in math, students focused on completing their spring i-Ready Math assessment. We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work, perseverance, and focus throughout the testing process. Students showed great effort by taking their time, staying engaged, and doing their very best.
This Week in S.S.:
Students began working on their next project, where they will research and create a poster about one of the five major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. Through this project, students will explore the beliefs, traditions, and cultural impact of each religion while strengthening their research and presentation skills.
Looking Ahead in S.S.:
Students will continue working on their World Religions project and will present their findings to the class. In addition, students will begin their exciting final project, “Create a Civilization!,” where they will use their knowledge of ancient civilizations to design and develop their own unique civilization.
This Week in Mr. Sommer's Class:
Students began working in groups on the final weather project “Becoming a Meteorologist!”. Students will research, write scripts, and record a weather report about one of the weather phenomena, such as clouds, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms, or snow storms.
Looking Ahead in Mr. Sommer's Class:
This Week in Ms. Stone's Class:
Students completed beautiful sketch notes on types of clouds, turned in a beautiful Padlet on their cloud timelapse videos see link If your child has not done their timelapse video homework they can do it this weekend with only 2 points off.
Students also started discussions on their final end of the year project about creating their own weather channels! See Link to handout
Looking Ahead in Ms. Stone's Class:
Students will continue to work on the final weather project “Becoming a Meteorologist!”