We have a few upcoming events and reminders to share as we continue through the spring months!
There will be no school on April 17th due to Teacher Professional Development.
We are excited to announce our School Talent Show on May 7th! Students interested in participating can sign up for auditions—sign-up sheets will be posted on April 14th outside of Mrs. Hyatt’s room. Auditions will take place after school on April 23rd and 24th.
ISAT Testing for Math and English will take place during the last two weeks of April. It’s very important that students are present for these tests, as they are mandatory. If a student is absent, we must pull them from other classes to make up the ISAT, which can be disruptive. Just a friendly heads-up to plan accordingly!
As the weather warms up, we want to remind families about dress code expectations. Shorts must be an appropriate length—if they ride up while walking or are fully covered by shirts/sweatshirts, they are not considered dress code appropriate, and students may be asked to change. Additionally, midriffs must be covered, and tops must have straps.
Students are running out of pencils. Please make sure your student is coming to school prepared each day.
Here are a few specifics:
English: Mrs. Williams is on vacation and will return the week of 04/13. If you have specific questions or concerns, please send an email. Access to daily plans and assignments are found on Canvas.
Math: We will take the Chapter 8 test on Monday and Tuesday. That will give us time to review and prepare for the Math ISAT tests at the end of the month. If students have missing work or need to redo assignments, there is still time. Please let me know if you have questions or need help finding what is missing.
Social Studies: This upcoming week, we will be finishing our unit on South America. Please be sure to review your map and notes in preparation for the unit test (A-Day: 4/16, B-Day: 4/20). All necessary materials will be available on Canvas. Students should also take time to check their grades and submit any missing or late work as soon as possible. We will soon begin our shoebox project, so please watch for upcoming updates and instructions. For now, shoeboxes should remain at home. If you have any extra unused tissue paper, we would greatly appreciate donations for this project. Thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Science: This week we are covering Visible Light. We will take notes and complete a lab by bending light with mirrors. This is the last lesson in Unit 4 and our open notes test will be the following week.
PACK: Back by popular demand is the Demonstration Speeches. Students can do an in-person presentation where they talk in front of the class, or if they choose, with your permission, they can make a video. I have found, through blood sweat and tears of past years, that it is easiest to upload to the PowerPoint if the student signs into Canvas from the device the video was taken from (i.e. if you use your phone, log into Canvas or PowerPoint from the phone). If your student wants to bring food, I need a list of ingredients to ensure students in class do not have any allergies. If your student has an allergy, you want me to know about, please email me so I can monitor it. If your student wants to bring in a pet or an oversized object, a parent or adult must bring it, stay with it, and then take it home immediately after the presentation. Like last time, if you have issues with anything please email me and I can give out my cell if you need to text the video or set up for animals, etc. Lastly, this presentation is the same format as most, a minimum of 2 minutes (worth 50% of the grade) and must be submitted prior to the tardy bell of the student’s respective class the week of the 20th.
STEM: In STEM, all grades are currently up to date—please encourage your student to check for and complete any missing work. We will continue working on our group project, “Kimberly Redesign.” The final design is currently due on April 15th & 16th; however, due to the track meet on the 15th and expected absences, this deadline may be adjusted to April 20th & 21st. I will make adjustments as needed, as this is an in-class only project. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Warmly,
The 6th Grade Team
Kimberly Middle School
Actualización Semanal de 6º Grado, 13–17 de abril
¡Tenemos algunos recordatorios y eventos importantes mientras seguimos avanzando en la primavera!
No habrá clases el 17 de abril por día de Desarrollo Profesional para maestros.
¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar nuestro Talent Show el 7 de mayo! Los estudiantes que quieran participar pueden apuntarse para audiciones—las listas estarán el 14 de abril afuera del salón de la Sra. Hyatt. Las audiciones serán después de clases el 23 y 24 de abril.
Las pruebas ISAT de Matemáticas e Inglés serán durante las últimas dos semanas de abril. Es muy importante que los estudiantes estén presentes ya que son obligatorias. Si faltan, tendremos que sacarlos de otras clases para recuperarlas, lo cual puede interrumpir su aprendizaje. Solo un recordatorio amistoso para planear con tiempo.
Con el clima más cálido, queremos recordarles sobre el dress code. Los shorts deben tener un largo apropiado—si se suben al caminar o quedan completamente cubiertos por sudaderas o camisetas, no cumplen con el código y se les pedirá cambiarse. También, el abdomen debe estar cubierto y las camisetas deben tener tirantes.
También estamos viendo que los estudiantes se están quedando sin lápices. Por favor asegúrense de que vengan preparados todos los días con sus útiles.
English: La Sra. Williams está de vacaciones y regresará la semana del 04/13. Si tienen preguntas específicas, por favor envíen un correo. Los planes diarios y tareas están en Canvas.
Math: Tendremos el examen del Capítulo 8 el lunes y martes. Esto nos dará tiempo para repasar y prepararnos para el ISAT de matemáticas al final del mes. Si hay trabajo faltante o necesitan rehacer tareas, aún hay tiempo. Avísenme si necesitan ayuda.
Social Studies: Esta semana terminaremos nuestra unidad de Sudamérica. Por favor revisen mapas y apuntes para el examen (A-Day: 4/16, B-Day: 4/20). Todo está en Canvas. También es buen momento para revisar calificaciones y entregar trabajo faltante. Pronto comenzaremos el proyecto de cajas de zapatos, pero por ahora deben quedarse en casa. Si tienen papel de seda extra, agradeceríamos donaciones. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Science: Esta semana veremos luz visible. Tomaremos apuntes y haremos un laboratorio usando espejos para desviar la luz. Es la última lección de la Unidad 4 y el examen (open notes) será la próxima semana.
PACK: Regresan las presentaciones demostrativas. Los estudiantes pueden presentar en persona o hacer un video (con permiso). Es más fácil subir el video si usan el mismo dispositivo para entrar a Canvas o PowerPoint (por ejemplo, si graban con el celular, subirlo desde el celular). Si traen comida, necesito una lista de ingredientes por alergias. Si traen mascotas u objetos grandes, un adulto debe acompañar y llevárselo después. La presentación es mínimo de 2 minutos (50% de la calificación) y debe entregarse antes de la campana la semana del 20. Si tienen dudas, contáctenme.
STEM: En STEM, todas las calificaciones están al día—por favor animen a sus estudiantes a revisar y completar cualquier trabajo faltante. Seguiremos trabajando en el proyecto en grupo “Kimberly Redesign.” La fecha de entrega es el 15 y 16 de abril, pero debido al track meet el día 15, puede ajustarse al 20 y 21 de abril. Haré ajustes según sea necesario, ya que es un proyecto solo en clase. Si tienen preguntas, no duden en comunicarse.
Con cariño,
El equipo de 6º grado
Kimberly Middle School
