6th Grade Newsletter
February 2019
What We Are Up To:
Reading: Poetry Unit from Schoolwide
Writing: Literary Essay
Science: Earth's Changing Climate
Math: Unit 4:Expressions and Equations
Social Studies: Can Disease Change the World?
Writing
The next unit of study if Literary Essay - click the district link here to view assessments, exemplary texts and grading rubrics about this writing - http://d68curriculum.weebly.com/6---writing-literary-essay.html
Science
What is Survivor Science? Find out here. You can learn a little more about Plate Motion by having your child log on to their amplify account.
Math Support for Equations and Expressions
You can find many supportive lessons and video through Khan Academy
Additional Resources: IXL (see orange sheet with skill correlation.
In addition, students have tip sheets for the different topics in the 3rd tab of their binder.
Social Studies
The social studies unit is based on the C3 standards.
The ARC
Students and staff celebrated making wise behavioral choices at the ARC
Team Building
As the trimester ends, new seats means more team building between the peers. This one was called Squiggly Team Art.
Team Building Part Deux
Another team building activity, The Clapper!
PARCC Prep!
Sixth graders have been meeting with Mrs. Zei on Monday (Spear) and Tuesday for (Zei) to talk about PARCC. We started with stating our fears and doing some jot thoughts about how we are feeling. Now we open up by watching a video from Khan Academy called LearnStorm to foster a growth mindset and then discuss strategies to use for Math.
Math Ticket OUT
63 students attended the math ticket out which students voted on to be an AR Movie. Students had 2 hours to kick back and relax and celebrate their hard work in Math. Incredibles 2 was the movie that they voted on and many enjoyed some popcorn too. The last ticket out will be at the end of the 3rd trimester, keep up the good work in math.
The ARC
Students enjoyed their day at the ARC as a reward for good behavior. Many played basketball, soccer, kickball, and some just choose to sit and visit with friends. Everyone seemed to have a great time. It was a very enjoyable experience for all.
Best of the Pack for January -Sofia!
Important Dates to Know
- March 1st: No School/ County Institute Day
- March 8th: STP Variety Show
This Month's Birthdays!
AJ
Alana
Allison
Mrs. Zei
Access my website here
Email: zeij@woodridge68.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/woodridge68.org/zei/home
Location: John L Sipley Elementary School, 83rd Street, Woodridge, IL, United States
Phone: (630)985-7150
Twitter: @Zei_Sipley