Reminders:

• Friday is the end of the quarter.
• Friday we will also be going on our field trip to Natchitoches.  Please be at school between 6:45 and 7:00 AM.
• Auctions and Alibis is Saturday night!

Homework:

Language Arts

Monday

• read and record
• grammar review - quiz on adverbs Wednesday
• vocab sentences (unit 8) #1-5
• Book chains due tomorrow

Tuesday

• read and record
• grammar review - quiz on adverbs Wednesday
• vocab sentences (unit 8) #6-10

Wednesday

• read and record
• Tuck ...

Happy Leap Year! 

Reminders:

• Field trip money is due this week ($65). We will be going to Natchitoches on Friday, March 9.  The bus will leave at 7:15 and return about 3:30.
• March lunch menus are due ASAP.  Please turn these in so that the cafe ladies can plan for March.  Thank you.
• The end of the 3rd quarter is next Friday (3-9-12).  Please turn in any missing work by Monday.

Homework:

Language Arts 6 A & B

Monday

• read ...

Homework:

Language Arts 6

Tuesday:

• complete Tuck Everylating illustration (due tomorrow in color)
• spelling- write each word 2X (test Friday)
• vocabulary- write sentences with Unit 7 words 1-5
• read and record
• finish reading Tuck Everlasting chapters 9 and 10
• Reading check over chapters 6-10 on Thursday

Wednesday

• spelling- puzzle
• vocabulary- write sentences with Unit 7 words 6-10
• read and record
• Reading check over chapters 6-10 on Thursday

Reminders:

• Spelling Quiz Friday (suffix -ible, -able)
• Vocabulary Quiz units 4, 5, and 6 on Friday
• geography (6A) physicographic quiz Tuesday
• South America (6A) quiz Friday
• No School on Monday, Feb 20- Happy President's Day!
• Mardi Gras Feast on Tuesday, Feb. 21

Language Arts

Monday

• read and record
• spelling- write words 2X each, find 5 new words to fit the pattern (suffix -ible, able)
• vocabulary- pg 75
• Tuck Everlasting- chapter 2

Tuesday

• read and record
• spelling- pg 37 (suffix -ible, able)
• vocabulary- pg 76...

Reminders:

Flag ceremony on Monday, Feb 6.

World Geography 6A map quiz over South America Thursday, Feb 9.

Language Arts 6A and 6B Vocabulary quiz Unit 6 on Friday, February 10.

Homework:

Languae Arts 6A & 6B- Try at least one game online this week to review vocabulary words.

Monday

• Read and record
• Adjective ws 60-61
• Vocab ws 68-69 # 1-20  (test Friday)

Tuesday

• Read and record
• Adjective ws Predicate Adjectives
• Vocab ws Syn/ Ant #1-20 (test Friday)

Wednesday

• Read and ...

Reminder:

WG- 6A  South America test on Thursday, February 9

Homework:

Language Arts

Monday:

• vocabulary sentences 1-4

Tuesday

• vocabulary sentences 5-8
• grammar ws 58 and 59 

Wednesday

• vocabulary sentences 9-12
• grammar ws 62 front and back
• work on short story

Thursday

• vocabulary sentences 13-16
• grammar ws 68
• work on short story

World Geography 6A

Monday- ws 27

Tuesday- ws 30

Wednesday- ws 33

Thursday- ws 36

Reminders:

• Social Studies Fair this week.  Backboards due Friday.
• Oral reports will be given Wednesday and Thursday. 
• 6A- Wednesday will be last names starting with J-Z. Thursday we will hear from last names A- I.
• Class photos will be taken Wednesday at 8:00.  Please be on time so everyone will be included in our group photo!
• Vocab and spelling tests will be on Thursday.

Homework:

Language Arts

Monday

• Read and record
• spelling- write 2X (test Thursday)

Reminders:

• Grades are posted on the school website for your viewing pleasure (parent portal)
• Social Studies Fair projects are due next Wednesday, January 25.  Oral presentations will be done Wednesday and Thursday.  Backboards are due Friday.
• Class photos are also next Wednesday
• Request: If anyone has a copy of The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman that the class could borrow, we would appreciate it very much.
• Spelling quiz on Friday (Greek and Latin roots)

Homework:

World ...

Reminders:

Report cards will be sent home Tuesday.

No school on Monday, January 16.

Class photos on Wednesday, January 25.

Homework:

World Geograhy 6A

Test over Central America on Thursday including countries and capitals

Language Arts 6A and 6B

Monday

• read and record a terrific summary sentence
• verb ws R 36- quiz Thursday
• vocab ws 57- quiz Friday Unit 4

Tuesday

• read and record a terrific summary sentence
• verb ws R 37- quiz Thursday
• vocab ws 56- quiz ...

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had an enjoyable break.  We are glad to be back with our friends and have hit the ground running.

Reminders:

• Keep working on those social studies fair projects.  They are due on January 25, 2012.  We will work on how to write an abstract and conclusion next week in class.
• Report cards will be sent home next week.  If you have any missing assignments, they must be turned in as soon as ...

Happy Holidays to everyone!!  We have a short, busy week this week.  Here are the highlights:

• Latin American food festival Tuesday during 2nd period.  Plates, forks, napkins and cups will be provided but please bring any serving utensils you may need.
• Wednesday we will be the audience for the Lower School's holiday show performance.
• Book presentations will be given on Wednesday in Language Arts.
• Verb test on Wednesday
• Vocab test Thursday
• Don't forget!  If you ...

Homework

Reminders: Upcoming Assignments

Vocabulary Test Thursday 12/15/11- Units 1-3

Book Presentation- 12/14 and 12/15

Poetry Portfolio due Wednesday 12/14/11

Language Arts 6-

Vocabulary Test Friday Unit 3

Monday

• read and record
• LTD questions
• Complete LT__ poem
• vocab ws
• verb ws

Tuesday

• read and record
• finish Biographical poem
• vocab ws
• verb ws

Wednesday

• read and record
• vocab ws
• verb ws

Thursday

• read and record
• vocab ws
• verb ws
• complete haiku
• vocab test tomorrow over unit 3

World Geography 6A

Tuesday- Maize ...

Welcome back!  We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break. 

Students should be plugging along on their Social Studies Fair projects.  Please see the green folder for details and information.  Most of the research should be completed, and students should be organizing information for the final project which is due in January.

We will be having a food festival on Tuesday, December 13 during 2nd period.  Each student has chosen a Latin American country to study.

What a busy week we have ahead of us!  Here are the highlights:

• Book Fair all week.  Come by and check out some great books!  Need a great read for the Thanksgiving break?  Pick one up at the book fair! Our class day to visit is Wednesday at 2:15.
• Grandparents Luncheon is on Friday.  Make sure to RSVP ASAP!
• Not going to the luncheon?  No problem.  Bring a sack lunch to enjoy with your friends on ...

Reminders:

Thank you to all of the students and parents who came to parent/ teacher conferences.  It was a pleasure to see everyone and have a chance to tell you what wonderful children you have!

Our girls’ basketball ball teams have worked very hard this season and had a lot of success!  Come out and cheer them on as they play this week in the end of the season tournament.   Games are:
5th Grade:   Mon

Reminders:

Pumpkin Shine on Line is Wednesday, October 26.  Many middle school students have signed up to work a shift at the snack table.  Please be sure to be on time for your shift.

Please return Parent - Teacher conference confirmation slips.  If you need to reschedule, please let me know.

Social Studies Fair topics are due Wednesday.  Please refer to the green folder with all of the important dates for Social Studies Fair.

Spelling Bee ...

Check out Southfield School's new Book Blog!  Created by librarian, Laurie Bridel, our book blog is already a big hit with students.  Check it out when you have time!

http://southfieldlibrary.edublogs.org/sample-page/

It was a pleasure to see all of the 6th grade parents at Back to School night last week.  Thank you for coming and please contaact me with any questions or concerns.

Homework:

World Geography 6A

Tuesday- ws

Wednesday- ws

Language ...

Week of October 17

Reminders:

Reading logs and conduct sheets are due every Monday. Thanks!

Today is the first day of the second quarter.

Dad’s Club breakfast this Wednesday morning at 7:00.  Don’t forget to RSVP.

Spirit Day on Friday- wear your costume! 

Homework:

World Geography 6A:

Monday-

Tuesday- Polar Bears and Global Warming ws

Wednesday- study Canadian provinces and territories for Friday’s quiz

Thursday- study Canadian provinces and territories and for tomorrow’s ...

Week of 10-10-11

Reminders:  Please sign and return conduct reports and RWS reading logs every Monday.  Thank you!

Grammar retest on Friday for those who wish to improve their grade.

One page book report due Friday- must be typed at home.

Homework

World Geography 6A

• Monday-
• Tuesday-  spinner presentations
• Wednesday- spinner presentations
• Thursday- spinner presentations

Language Arts 6A and 6B

Monday- 

• Read and record
• Grammar ws direct objects
• Shakespeare Stealer-  finish vocab
• decide on ...

Week of 10-3-11

Reminders:  Please sign and return conduct reports and RWS reading logs every Monday.  Thank you!

Homework

World Geography 6A

State Spinners will be due on Friday.  Some class time will be given, but some students may need to complete this work at home.

• Monday-study for United States unit test on Wednesday, work on spinners
• Tuesday- study for United States unit test tomorrow, work on spinners
• Wednesday- Review Canada- section 1 info ...

Homeowork:

World Geography 6A

Weds.- Rethinking Dams ws, study for all 50 states quiz on Friday

Thursday- study for all 50 states quiz tomorrow,  study guide for United States unit exam next Wednesday

Language Arts

Wednesday-

• ws #15- Supporting Details
• read and record
• Chapters 6 and 7 in Shakespeare Stealer

Thursday

• read and record
• complete final writing for book buddy pyramids

Reminders:

Friday is spirit day! 

Friday is also the day for yearbook photo retakes.

Interim grades will be sent home on Wednesday.  Please sign the folder and return Thursday.

Students should have their Book Buddy books finished before class on Wednesday.  We will be working on our group projects in class on Wednesday and Thursday.

Homework:

World Geography 6A:

• Monday- study for southern states quiz tomorrow
• Tuesday- study for midwestern states and section 2 (US) quiz ...

Week of September 12, 2011

Reminders:

September’s Flag Ceremony will be on Monday.  Don’t forget to wear your Southfield shirt.

Fathers and Friends’ Luncheon for 6^th grade will be at 12:15 on Wednesday in the cafe.

Don’t forget to sign up to work a shift at the Revel.  Not only is it FUN, but it helps the school!  Sign up at www.southfield-school.org for the first week of October.

Signed reading logs and conduct ...

Homework

World Geography 6A

Wedsday- none

Thursday- ws 2.3- 2.4

Friday- none

We will begin our study of the United States and Canada next week.

Language Arts 6A and 6B

Wednesday-

• T/F ws over Chapters 6 and 7 in LWW
• read and record

Thursday-

• read and record
• complete character traits for chapters 5,6, and 7
• prepare for chapter illustration in class tomorrow

Friday-

• spelling words for next week assigned.  Quiz next Friday (9-9-11)
• read and record one day ...

Welcome to 6th grade!!  We have had a marvelous start to the week.  What a fantastic group of students!  I'm so excited to start the year and work with your children.  Please let me know if there is any way I can help your child during this year.  Back to School night for 6th grade is Tuesday, August 30 from 6:30 - 8:00.  Looking forward to seeing you then.

Homework:

World Geography 6A:

Bring book cover or brown ...