Reminders...

Front Row:
I assigned some lessons on Front Row.  When you log into Front Row, choose The Number System, then select Assigned Practice instead of adaptive practice.  Choose lesson 8.  I will also give extra tickets for any lesson you complete on Front Row from the adaptive practice.  Remember we are working on Ratios and Proportions, The Number System or Numbers in Base Ten.

Learn Zillion:
You will receive 2 extra tickets for every assigned lesson you complete before January 13th.

Lexia:
Continue using Lexia at home. Your goal is to finish the program as soon as possible. Congratulations to the student (Z) who has already completed the program! :)

AR:
Your goal is to finish a chapter book by January 13th, so you can kick off the 3rd quarter by taking a quiz and earning some points. You need to be reading every day, or you will find that your reading level will go down. If you don't use it, you lose it!

Science Project:
Your science project is due on January 15th. Be sure to be working on it while you are off. It's coming up fast!

Woo hoo!

We met our AR goal, so tomorrow after 2nd recess, we will have the pleasure of watching our principals gobble up some crunchy and "delicious" insects!

Updates

Science Fair:
At this point, students should be completed with their experiment and be constructing their science boards. Science projects are due January 15th at 9:15 a.m.

AR:
We only need 26 more points to reach our goal! :)

AR Update

Our Goal: 3,600 points

So Far We've Earned: 2,912 points

We NEED: 688 points to reach our goal!

Learn Zillion and Front Row Extra Practice

Are you struggling with positive and negative fractions and decimals and locating them on the numberline?  I have assigned several videos to complete on LearnZillion to help you out.  I also assigned some lessons on Front Row.  When you log into Front Row, choose The Number System, then select Assigned Practice instead of adaptive practice.  Choose lesson 8.  Receive 2 extra tickets for each lesson you complete by the end of Winter Break on January 13.  I will also give extra tickets for any lesson you complete on Front Row from the adaptive practice.  Remember we are working on Ratios and Proportions, The Number System or Numbers in Base Ten.

AR Challenge Update

Our Goal: 3,600 points

So Far We've Earned: 2,606 points

We NEED: 994 points to reach our goal!

We are getting closer! :)

1st Semester AR Challenge Update

Our Goal: 3,600 points

So Far We've Earned: 2,560 points

We NEED: 1,040 points to reach our goal!

1,040 points need to be earned by the 6th grade classes before December 18th. Homework these next two weeks will include much more independent reading, and less worksheets, so that students have the opportunity to make up those points.

Come on students! Let's see our principals eat some bugs! Crunch, crunch, yum! ;)

Science Fair Projects

By this time, students should be working on gathering results on their experiment. Please be sure to ask your student about the experiment they chose, and help them stay on track. Feel free to email me if there are any questions. My email can be found above on the "Contact Mrs. MacQueen" tab.

Science Fair Progress

I hope you have had some time while we are off to work on your science fair project.  At this point, students should make a list of materials needed and gather materials.  They should decide and list the procedures to be used.  Then they should start experiments/investigation and collect data. I will continue to post progress updates on the blog.  Feel free to work ahead, but do not get behind.  Science fair projects are due on January 15 at 9:15 am.

Science Fair Progress

At this stage of your science project, you should be researching your topic. It is a great time to visit the public library to get more information about how to conduct your experiment. Remember, if you have any questions, email me :)

Thanksgiving Break

Over the break, please continue reading your AR books. When we return on December 1st, you will be able to test on all the AR books you have read. Working on Lexia and Front Row is also a good idea :) Getting a head start on your science project will really help you during this time as well. Remember if you have a question, email me. Hope you have a happy thanksgiving with your family! See you in December.

AR Update

Students who are working toward their AR goals are reading more than ever before. I'm so proud of them! Many started with shorter picture books to increase their reading speed (fluency), but are now ready for something more challenging. Beginning December 1st, students will only be able to read chapter books for AR. Even though they won't be able to read as many books, the books they do read are worth more points. I know they are ready for this next step in AR, and I'm excited to see them improve even more.

Digital Citizenship

Being a good citizen on the internet is important as you grow up with technology. Everything you post stays out there. Here are a few good tips:

Science Fair Progress

By this time, students should have submitted their Science Fair Question. Many students have done this and I have already approved their ideas. Unfortunately, there are still 10 students who have not submitted their idea. It is critical to keep pace with this process, otherwise students may find themselves overwhelmed. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the science fair.

Science Fair Problem to Investigate

Today, students will be coming home with the form that shows the science fair problem they would like to investigate. These forms are due on Wednesday, November 5th. I will approve your student's idea, or help them decide on an appropriate experiment.

Argument Essay

Students should be coming home today with their Argument Essays that need to be published. Most have just a little more work to do on them. We have been working on them for two weeks and they won't have any more classroom time to complete them. Please ask them to share their essays with you.

Taylor Swift and Scholastic

Taylor Swift and Scholastic Books joined forces today and presented an exclusive interview about the importance of reading. Check it out with the link below:

CLICK HERE FOR TAYLOR SWIFT'S INTERVIEW

Science Fair Time

The science fair is soon approaching. Your student is coming home with a science fair packet today. Please sign and return the top sheet to me tomorrow. Thanks!

I'm Coming Home, to my Biome...

Ecosystems and Biomes

Last week we concluded our learning about ecosystems. This week we are learning about biomes.

Math Intervention

A morning math intervention is being offered to some students. If your student was selected for this privilege, they would have come home on Friday with the permission slip. I also emailed all parents of those who were chosen. This intervention will take place starting on November 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Intervention classes will be held Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thurs. If your student is unable to attend, I will need a note saying so, and I can then invite another student in their place. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Biomes and Food Webs

Next week, we will be learning about biomes. Watch the video below to get some background information.

Here is a fun Bill Nye video about food webs to support our learning:

Book Orders

Four different book order catalogs are going home today. Please take the time to look them over and order some books that are within your student's ZPD. With an emphasis on reading this year, and using Accelerated Reader, it is critical for students to be able to read a variety of books. Orders will be due November 3rd. If you would like to place your order online, please use the class code: FM289

Click Here for Scholastic Orders

NS.3 Dividing Decimals

If you struggled with dividing decimals, be sure to watch this video explaining the procedure. This teacher makes some common mistakes and helps you figure them out.

Learn Zillion

Don't forget there are Learn Zillion videos assigned to you. Watch them!

Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores

NS.3 Sums and Differences of Decimals

Visit this site to review adding and subtracting decimals:

CLICK HERE

Are you ready?

Sound of Music

In Surviving the Applewhites, there are references to The Sound of Music. Here is a clip from the movie.

Food Chains

This week, we started learning about food chains. Watch the video to review.

Module 2, Lesson 8: Dividing Mixed Numbers

Science Fair Information Night

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Where: Mary B. Lewis Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

This year, ALL students will be completing a science project. Inform yourself by attending this Information Night.

Mr. Morse, from Joe Baca Middle School, will be at Lewis Elementary with information about this year's science fair. He will discuss the "Do's and Don'ts" of science fair projects. This even will help students and parents understand what a science project is, and how to decide which project is best for them. Come and get your questions answered! :)

Lesson 4: Dividing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Watch this video to review what we learned last week about dividing fractions with unlike denominators.

NS Learn Zillion Videos

Please log in to your Learn Zillion account and watch the assigned videos. They will help you get a better understanding of the math standard we are learning. For each video watched, you will earn an extra ticket.

Conferences Next Week

Our school will be on minimum day schedule all next week due to parent conferences. Conference notes with your appointment were sent home earlier this week. I look forward to meeting with you and your 6th grader to discuss their progress in 6th grade. 

Homework

I will begin listing homework on its own separate page. You can review it by clicking the tab above. The blogroll will be reserved for instructional posts and announcements.

Module 2, Lesson 3: Division of a Fraction by a Fraction

Homework: October 7th

1. ELA packet

2. Reading Fluency Tracker

3. AR log: Test on Friday.

4. Math fluency

5. 4 math problems

6. Surviving the Applewhites Ch. 1 Response

Homework: October 6th

1. ELA packet

2. AR Log

3.  Math fluency

4. Study Lesson 1 and 2 from your math packet. 

Students tested again today on Lessons 1 and 2 for math after reteaching based on their last quiz. Please watch the videos for Lessons 1 and 2 to review the concepts.

Conference reminders went home today as well.

Fontana Community Event: Let's Move on the Trail

On October 11th from 10 am-2 pm, the city of Fontana is hosting the "Let's Move on the Trail" event to promote a healthy lifestyle. Visit the webpage to learn more:

Let's Move on the Trail

Photosynthesis Song

We have been learning about photosynthesis. Here's a song about all that we've learned. Just try to get it out of your head. It's catchy!

Homework: October 2nd

1. ELA Packet (Days 1-4)
2. Math Fluency
3. Reading Fluency Tracker
4. Study Roots (Unit 4): Test is tomorrow.
5. Study Map #9: Test is tomorrow.
6. AR Log: Read for 20-30 minutes.
7. Math Poster (red) based on Lesson 2.

Pronouns

We have been learning about pronouns in class. Watch this video about pronouns to extend your learning.

Homework: October 1st

1. ELA Packet: Day 2
2. Math (2 problems)
3. Math fluency
4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes.
5. Reading Fluency Tracker
6. Study map #9

Module 2, Lesson 2: Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction

Review the videos below to learn how to divide a whole number by a fraction using a model. You'll be ahead of the class by watching :)

Homework: September 30th

1. ELA Packet: Day 1
2. Math Fluency (due Friday)
3. Lesson 1 Exit Ticket
4. Study map #9
5. Study Roots Unit #4
6. Finish your personal narrative. We are publishing tomorrow using Keynote :)

Announcements

*Conferences: Please return the conference form if you haven't already. I still have several students without an appointed conference time. If I don't receive it back, I will assign you a conference time and send the notice home with your child.

*6th Grade Typing Club: Begins on Tuesday, September 30th at 8:30 a.m. in the Skills Lab (Room 21).Those of you who've returned your permission slip and received a Typing Club Card may go through the office, show your card, and head to Room 21. Keyboarding is an important skill to have, and you can only get faster with practice!

*AR Challenge: On October 3rd, the 6th grade teachers will be getting a cream pie smashed into their faces. The 6th graders met their first AR Challenge of the year! The highest point earner in each class will have the "pleasure" of smashing the pie in their teacher's face. I wonder what the next challenge might be... :)

Module 2, Lesson 1: Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number

Watch the following videos below to get an idea of what Tuesday's math lesson will be on. You will be so much more prepared by watching the videos. :)

Here's an instructional video for Lesson 1. The second example is easier to understand. You may skip ahead to the 4:40 mark. Then, go back and see how this teacher divides fractions by whole numbers using a number line. 

Homework: September 25

1. ELA Packet
2. Math Fluency
3. Character Change Project
4. Reading Fluency Tracker
5. Study for map test tomorrow.
6. Finish AR book if you aren't done. IF you ARE done, you may skip the AR Log tonight so you can work on your Character Change Project.
7. Have your parents sign up for a conference. I have more translator availability on Friday if needed.

Conferences

Conference letters were sent home on Monday. For the first quarter, conferences are mandatory. It's a great time to touch base with me on your child's progress in 6th grade, and to ask any questions you may have. I highly encourage for your child to attend the conference as well. Please return the forms as soon as possible so I can then send a confirmation of your appointment home with your child. I look forward to meeting with you.

The World's Ecosystems

You can find facts about different ecosystems and the animals that live there in this video.

Homework: September 22

1. ELA Packet
2. Math fluency
3. Math: Lesson 25, #2
4. Science Outline #1-10, if it's not finished.
5. Study map.
6. AR Log: test is on Friday!
7. Fluency Tracker

Announcements

*On Friday, students were all given a permission slip to join the Typing Club. This is for 6th graders only and will be held before school. The Typing Club will begin on September 30th.

*This week, students were assigned a Character Change Project. We have started it in class and students will have time in class to continue working on it, however some aspects may need to be completed at home. Please ask your student about the project, and even have them explain it to you. These will be due on September 26th.

*Friday will be our next AR test. Students need to be completed with their novel by then. If students have already finished their book, they need to test, and then select another. I have recently ordered plenty of brand new books for our classroom library, so there is a big selection for them to choose from. I highly encourage you to visit the Fontana Lewis Library with your child as well if they'd like more options.

*Monday, September 22nd, we are taking our ELA Benchmark. Please be sure you are well rested and have a full belly in the morning. Don't be late! :)

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

We are learning about ecosystems and how biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other. Learn more with the video below.

Announcements

*For homework, students should be reading their AR book for 20 minutes.  Whenever students finish a book they should take the test on that book the next day in class and select a new book.  If you are ever wondering how they are performing on their AR quizzes, just send me an email and I can send a report home to you.


*Parent conferences are the week of October 13.  Students have minimum days all week and conferences will be held in the afternoon.  Sign ups for conferences will be coming home soon.  Please make it a point to sign up for a conference so we can discuss your child's progress in 6th grade.

*The 6th graders will be having a typing club starting soon.  The club will be held in the morning before school.  Typing is an important skill in the common core standards and we want our students to have the opportunity to practice more.  Permission slips will be coming home soon with more information.


*We are still accepting SES applications for free tutoring.  Please turn in if you are interested. 

Rockin' & Reading Festival 9/26

Homework: September 18th

1. ELA Packet

2. Reading Fluency Tracker

3. AR Log

4. Math fluency

5. Study for map test tomorrow

6. Lexia if you have time :)

Introduction to Ecosystems

Homework: September 17th

1. ELA Packet

2. Math Fluency

3. Reading Fluency Tracker

4. Study map for test on Friday.

5. Complete the "Physical Characteristics" section of your Character Change Project.
6. AR Log

Get a good night's rest tonight, and eat breakfast in the morning. We are taking our math benchmark test tomorrow.

Please return your SES tutoring applications if you haven't already done so.

Homework for September 15th

1. ELA Packet

2. Fluency Tracker 

3. AR Log: 20 minutes

4. Unfinished social studies and math

5. Watch the videos below about young wonders before Wednesday.

Young "Wonders"

Rachel Beckwith news story

Turning Grease into Fuel

Fun Ways to Fight Hunger

Joy Jars

Homework for Sept. 11

1. ELA Packet
2. Math fluency
3. Ratios worksheet
4. Study for map test
5. AR Log: Read the book you committed to for 20 minutes.

We are going to the teaching lab tomorrow afternoon. Bring your ear buds if you want to use them.

Homework for September 10th

1. ELA Packet

2. School of Fear Chapter 25 Questions

3. Math fluency

4. Ratios wkst

5. Study map 

6. AR Log: At least 20 minutes of solid reading.

7. Lexia: 10 minutes :)

Homework for the week of Sept. 8-12

1. ELA Packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes each night

4. Lexia: Get in some extra minutes at home. (Goal is 100 minutes per week)

5. Study your map for your test this Friday.

Qtr 1 Performance Task Links

Source #1

Definition for "wonder"

Source #3

CNN Young Wonders Video

Announcements for the week...

• Book orders are due Tuesday, September 9th. 
• The next book we will be reading is called Surviving the Applewhites. Check it out on the shelfari to the right.
• Students need to be reading for at least 20 minutes per night at home. Please be sure that you are getting your time in. You can't improve without practice!
• Get in some extra Lexia minutes at home whenever you can! 

Homework for Sept. 4th

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. Finish Unit 3 Roots packet: Test is tomorrow.

4. Study for map test #5

5. AR Log

6. Be sure you have your novel read for your AR Test tomorrow. 

Remember to return your SES Tutoring forms ASAP. If you are not going to sign up, I need a note from your parents.

Homework for Sept. 3rd

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR log

4. Math Lesson 18 Exit Ticket

5. School of Fear Chapter 22 questions

6. Return your SES tutoring form.

SES Tutoring

Today, students are coming home with a Supplemental Educational Services Application. This provides students with about $2,000 worth of tutoring for free. As a parent, you can choose if you'd like your child to focus on reading or math, however I recommend reading. Please return the application as soon as possible to secure your spot. There are many convenient options as to where you'd like your child to receive services. Some providers will even go to your home to tutor, or if you'd prefer, they can work with your child after school.

If parents decline this offer of SES tutoring, I need a written note with the reason why please. It is a great opportunity that really should be taken advantage of. 

Homework for Sept. 2-5

1. ELA Packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR Log: at least 20 minutes every night
4. School of Fear Ch. 20-21 Questions

5. Study Unit 3 roots (test on Friday)

6. Study map #5 (test on Friday)

7. Lexia: as often as possible.
8. Math Lesson 17 Exit Ticket

Lexia

Lexia is an online program that helps students with reading. Each student should be using the program for at least 100 minutes per week. Most students reach 100 minutes during their school week, however extra practice at home could help them even more. If possible, please have your student use Lexia for 10-20 minutes per day at home. The link can be found on the right side of the blog, and all students know how to access it. 

If you're curious as to how many minutes your child used Lexia last week, please email me and I can let you know. :)

Ted Talk: Hidden Miracles of the Natural World

Early Man in the Stone Age

We have been studying Early Humans during Social Studies. Next week, we will be moving on to the Stone Age. Watch the video below to prepare yourself for what we will be learning.

Homework for August 28th

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. School of Fear Ch. 18 questions

4. Study Map #4: test tomorrow

5. Study for your Early Humans test tomorrow. We completed a study guide today to help prepare for the test.

Book Orders

Today, book orders were passed out. Please consider buying some books for your child. You can send the orders to me or order online using the activation code FM289. They are due by September 9th.

Homework for August 27th

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. Lesson 15, Exercise 6

4. Study Map #4

5. Lexia 10 minutes

6. AR Log

Homework for August 26th

1. ELA Packet: Day 2

2. Math Fluency

3. School of Fear Ch. 14 and 15 Questions

4. AR Log: 20 minutes

5. Lexia: 15 minutes

6. Study Map #4
7. Math: Lesson 14 #2

Homework for August 25th

1. ELA Packet: Day 1

2. Math fluency

3. Social Studies: Review p. 66 #1-6

4. AR Log: Read, read, read!

5. Study map #4 for your test on Friday.

Ratios and Double Number Lines (6.RP.3a)

Review the video below to get ready for this week's math. You can also log in to Learn Zillion and earn the credit for watching if you go through their site.

Homework for the week of August 25-29

1. ELA Packet: I have begun personalizing homework for certain students. If your child's ELA Packet  is from Lexia, please have them complete that in place of the usual packet you see coming home.

2. Math Fluency: 1 side

3. AR Log: Read at least 20 minutes per day. Earn those points! If a student chooses to test on more than one book in the reporting period, I count the highest test score towards their grade. They are trying to reach a team goal of 350 points, so read, read, read! 

4. Study for Map Test #4. Study guide will be passed out tomorrow.

TED Talk: Hidden Beauty of Pollination

The first three minutes explain pollination. The beautiful images begin at the 3:00 mark.

Up for a Challenge?

I have a BIG announcement to make. The 6th grade teachers officially challenge the 6th graders to earn 350 AR points by October 3rd. Why? Well, if you would like to see your teacher have a pie smashed in her face by the top point earner in class, you better get reading! The more you read, the more you can test. The more you can test, the more points you will earn. The more points you earn, the better your chances are of reaching your goal. Remember, this is a group goal, so encourage your classmates to read as much as possible. Good luck!

Finding Lucy

Review this video about the discovery of Lucy.

How Lucy got her name.

Homework for August 21

1. ELA Packet
2. Math fluency
3. Letter to parents as a School of Fear character.
4. Unit 2 Roots packet: Test is tomorrow
5. Study for your map test tomorrow.
6. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes. Students have committed to their book as of today. No changes can be made. Keep an eye on the countdown as test time gets closer.

Homework for August 20th

1. ELA Packet: Day 3
2. Math Lesson 10: f, b
3. Roots Packet Unit 2: Due Friday
4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes.
5. Writing: Letter to your parents as a character of School of Fear.
6. School of Fear Ch. 13 Questions

Homework for August 19th

1. ELA Packet: Day 2
2. Math: Lesson 9 Exit Ticket
3. Study Roots Unit 2
4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes.
5. Social Studies: Main Idea and Details on Mary Leakey biography. (p. 61 Social Studies book)
6. Click the link below to check out some pictures of Nutcracker Man's skull.

Nutcracker Man

Homework for August 18th

1. ELA Packet: Day 1
2. AR Log: Read any book you like for now until you commit to the next book on Wednesday. Not many students passed their AR Test last week. Please be sure you are reading at least 20 minutes a day so you're ready for the test.
3. No math homework today since we took a test. :)
4. Social Studies: All About Early Humans worksheet.
5. Bring your ear buds for the Skills Lab tomorrow. We will be working on Type to Learn 4, Lexia and XtraMath.

Teaching Lab: Tomorrow

We will be going to the Teaching Lab tomorrow to publish our descriptive paragraph and take the placement test on Front Row if you haven't already done that at home. Be sure to bring your ear buds for Front Row.

TED Talk: Polar Ice

Enjoy this TED talk about polar ice.

Cave Art of Early Humans

Use these videos to review the cave art of early humans. While watching, see how many different animals you see painted on the walls.

Weekly Homework: August 18-22

1. ELA Packet
2. Math Fluency (1 page)
3. Study Root Cards (test on Friday, Aug. 22)
4. Start reading your new AR book.
5. Study your map #3 study guide (test on Friday, Aug. 22)
6. Log on to Front Row and take the Ratios and Proportions Placement Test.
7. Log on to Learn Zillion and watched the latest assigned lesson.
8. Math test is on Monday. Use your study guide to review. Here are my notes from today.

Homework for August 14th

1. ELA Packet
2. Math Fluency (1 side)
3. AR Log: Finish reading your book. If you are already done, please review it for your test tomorrow.
4. School of Fear Ch. 10 Questions

It's Picture Day tomorrow. This is the picture we use in the yearbook, so look your best :)

DUE August 22nd: Log in to Front Row and take the pretest for Ratios and Proportions. You must use chrome to access it).

Homework for August 13th

1. ELA Packet (Day 3)
2. Math Lesson 7 # d, e
3. AR Log: Test is on Friday!
4. Attend Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m. Classroom doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Earn a homework pass if you sign in at Back to School night :)

Narrative Writing and Context Clues

Please log in to Learn Zillion and watch the two videos I assigned about narrative writing.

We have been learning about context clues in class. We use context clues to figure out an unknown word's meaning. It's sort of like being a word detective ;) Watch the video below about context clues.

Flocabulary: Context Clues

Flocabulary: Early Man

Enjoy this flocabulary video about early man. It is a great summary of that time period, and is really funny!

Flocabulary: Early Man/Hunters and Gatherers

Announcements and Homework

This week's homework includes:

1. ELA Packet

2. Math Fluency (1 page)

3. Complete your AR book by Friday. You will test on Friday during your regular computer time.

Special Announcements:

• Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m. 
• Picture Day is Friday, August 15th.
• Parents: Please email me at bridget_dcruz@cjusd.net with your email address if I don't currently have it. I am able to email pictures of your child's tests and class work to you through a program I use.

I hope to see all of you at Back to School night :)

TED Talk: Underwater Astonishments

Enjoy this TED Talk about interesting underwater creatures.

Homework for August 7th

1. ELA Packet

2. Math Fluency (one side)

3. Worksheet 377

4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes. One week until test time. Check the countdown!

5. Unfinished class work (School of Fear Ch. 6 Questions, Australia graphic organizer)

6. Learn Zillion Video: Log on to watch the assigned video on using tape diagrams.

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses

During writing and language we have been learning about restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses. Review the concept by visiting the pages below. You can find our class anchor chart in the ELA Anchor Charts tab above.

Nonrestrictive Clauses

Restrictive Clauses

Homework for August 6th

1. ELA Packet

2. AR Log

3. Math: Lesson 5 #1

4. Study map and roots.

5. Xtramath for 10 minutes.

6, Watch the video below about figurative language :)

Homework for August 5th

1. AR Log: You have 10 days until you take your first AR Test. Be sure to be finished with your book by then.

2. Xtramath: 10 minutes

3. ELA Packet: Pages marked Tuesday 

4. Figurative Language in Movies Video

Homework for August 4th

1. Math Lesson 3 #a, b, c

2. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes

3. ELA Packet for Monday

4. Log in to Learn Zillion to watch an assigned lesson. (Due on Friday)

5. Work on Xtramath for 10 minutes.

6. Study your Map#1 study guide for 3 minutes.

Just a reminder, book orders are due August 8th. I recommend you buy a copy of Freak, the Mighty since that is one of the novels we will be reading this year. It's only $1!

Also, tomorrow we will begin our Lexia rotation. You have your log ins and I encourage you to get on Lexia at home as well. Bring your ear buds, or buy some from Mrs. MacQueen for a $1.

Weekly Homework for week of Aug. 4th-8th

All of these assignments are due on August 8th. You can start on any of them early if you want to get them out of the way.

1. ELA Packet (Week 1)

2. Math Fluency (one side)

3. Study for your map test 

Book Orders due August 8th

Students were given two Scholastic book catalogs this week. I highly encourage you to look into purchasing some new books for your child. In 6th grade, students are expected to read a novel every two to three weeks. Orders can be given to Mrs. MacQueen. The books take about two weeks to arrive.

School of Fear trailer

Watch this trailer for The School of Fear. Which character do you think you will connect with the most?

Homework for July 31

1. AR Log (Read 20 minutes)
2. Make sure parent packet is completed.
3. Watch Figurative Language video below.
4. Take the pretest on Xtramath. Use the link to the right.

Homework for July 30th

1. Sign your parents and yourself up for texts from Mrs. MacQueen. See the post below for instructions. You will get an extra ticket for each phone number you sign up.
2. AR log: Read for 20 minutes.
3. Give the parent packet to your parents to fill out. Due on Friday, August 1.
4. Log in to Learn Zillion and watch the two videos assigned to you. Due on Sunday, August 3.
5. Spend some time checking out the blog :)

Welcome to 6th grade!

Students need to check this blog daily for homework assignments and important announcements. You can reach me by email if you have a question or concern. Parents can check the blog as needed. 

I will be alerting you to blog updates through text. Please sign up for texts by sending the message: 

@mrsmacq to (720) 545-1727

Both students and parents are highly encouraged to sign up for texts. I will send a maximum of one text per day.