6th Grade Updates - 10/11/2026

Greetings Pioneers!

What a lovely week it was! I enjoyed walking through art classes and seeing colorful and vibrant art projects using different elements. Students in PE classes were actively engaged in learning more about team handball! It's such a joy to have the opportunity to walk around and be a part of the learning happening at STM!

I had a wonderful time at our very first Hispanic Heritage Month family night! We had a great turnout, with around 150 people. I saw so many happy famililes!

Don't forget this Friday is our Battle of Route 7 game at Dominion High School! Gates open at 6. Tickets are $5. Hope to see you there!

We continue to review CLASS expectations, especially as it relates to walking in the halls and getting to class on time. As Pioneers with CLASS, one thing we can all work towards is to "see something, say something."

Our field trip is schedule for December 1st to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly! We will visit from 10-12 and I am seeking chaperones for this trip. Please complete this volunteer application form and return it back to school. If you need a paper copy sent home, please email me directly.

Thank you all you are doing at home to help support your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Ms. Davison

6th Grade Dean

• English 6 - This week student will complete their final draft of their Research paper and create a presentation to share what they have learned about the biographical figure they researched. They will continue to read their book club books. On Friday they will have a test on their word study words.
• Math 6 - Students will be working on Congruent figures by identifying regular polygons and drawing lines of symmetry to divide regular polygons into two congruent parts.
  
• Math 7 (Foundations of Algebra) - Students will be reviewing and taking the assessment on Powers of ten, comparing and ordering numbers in Scientific Notation and Rational numbers.
• Science 6 - Students will investigate how the position of the Earth, Sun and Moon results in different moon phases, along with solar and lunar eclipses.
• SSGS 6 - Students will discuss land ownership, interactions between Europeans and Natives, and work on their Performance Assessment.
• Chorus 6 - Sight singing step 1. Concert repertoire "Thought of home".
• Strings 6 - Students are learning to use their bow on the D and A String! Please listen to course materials in Schoology and practice at home.
• Band 6 - Students are learning to produce first sounds on their instruments. We have learned at least 3 new notes and will start learning songs for our winter concert. Please allow your child to practice their instrument at home at least 3 times a week.
• Health and PE - Students will be in the Aux gymnasium. Students will continue their Team Handball unit.
• Spectrum 6 - Students will use their critical thinking skills to solve problems collaboratively and independently.
• Level Up 6 - Students will continue to build and code VEX robots to complete multiple challenges.
• Art 6 - To wrap up the unit, artists will complete a written self-reflection and upload a photograph of their completed masterpiece to Schoology.
• Computer Applications 6 - Students will be working on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

To speak with staff listed below by phone, call Sterling Middle School at 571-434-4520 during regular school hours (8:30AM - 3:45PM) to leave a phone message. Email at the addresses below is also welcome. We try our best to return communication within 24 business hours.

Ms. Mary Davison - 6th Grade Dean - mary.davison@lcps.org

Mrs. Elena Barham - Assistant Principal - elena.barham@lcps.org

Mr. Fitzroy Frew - Principal - fitzroy.frew@lcps.org

Mrs. Urmila Seshadri - Special Education Dean - urmila.seshadri@lcps.org

Ms. Kristina Perez - School Counselor (Last Names Rios-Z) kristina.perez@lcps.org

Ms. Cynthia Green - Student Support Advisor - cynthia.green@lcps.org

Ms. Alexis DInkins - School Social Worker - alexis.dinkins@lcps.org

Ms. Imani Hagas - Student Assistance Specialist - imani.hagans@lcps.org

Ms. Katie Lovo Albayero- Attendance & School Registration - katie.lovoalbayero@lcps.org

Ms. Kara Tufts - Family Liaison - kara.tufts@lcps.org

Ms. Amy Brewer - School Nurse - amy.brewer@lcps.org

Sterling Middle School

201 West Holly Ave

Sterling, VA 20164

571-434-4520

https://www.lcps.org/o/stm

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