Nurse's Office Immunization Reminder
Immunization Reminder:
Fifth grade parents-just a reminder… your child will need to receive two (2) immunizations after they turns 11 years old (Tdap and Meningitis). These immunizations must be obtained before starting sixth grade in September. Please call your child’s doctor to schedule an appointment once your child turns 11 and send a copy of their immunization record to Mrs. Zorzi, School Nurse.
The Gloucester County Health Department offers free immunizations to children who do not have health insurance.
Feel free to contact Mrs. Zorzi with any questions at ozorzi@franklintwpschools.org or by calling at 694-0223 X3103.
Updates from the Sixth Grade Liberal Arts Department
Sixth Grade ELA
Sixth grade Language Arts students are in the midst of reading, discussing, analyzing, and exploring a variety of fiction novels to revisit the fiction standards. This trimester, the students were generally able to select their novel of choice based on interest from a set of differentiated options. The use of choice novels has allowed for high engagement, leading to the students to facilitate deep, meaningful discussions when they meet with their reading group to think critically about the big ideas and concepts in the text, while applying and deepening their understanding of the standards. In addition to these novels, some teachers have been reading Refugee by Alan Gratz as a whole class read aloud. This novel has provided the sixth graders with background information on German, Syrian, and Cuban refugees throughout history, allowing them to make real-world connections and develop empathy for the individuals forced to flee their homes.
We have also just begun to explore the expository writing genre, writing with the purpose to inform their audience about a topic in a problem and solution text structure. The students are writing about a diverse range of issues, supporting their information with research-based evidence and thorough explanations.
As we continue to learn new Greek and Latin root words, the students were inspired by the Scholastic Scope ‘Root Power Contest’. To demonstrate their understanding of previously learned roots, the sixth graders chose one root word and created a comic strip that included multiple words that contain the root and represented the root’s meaning through context and visuals. Some classes have also been competing in a ‘vocabulary competition’ with bi-weekly sets of vocabulary words. Each time a student uses a word from the set authentically and correctly in conversation or in writing, they can fill in a box on a grid with their initials. The class with the most boxes filled in by the end of the two weeks wins a prize!
Sixth Grade Social Studies
Social Studies students are in the process of reading the novel, "George Washington's Spy". They completed studying the United States Constitution, its preamble, Bill of Rights, and Amendments. They are now working on the "Create a Country Project". Working with partners, the students are creating a new country complete with a plan of government, a Constitution, a Preamble, a map, and a flag. The students realize what a difficult job it was for our founding fathers to create the United States of America.
Mission Statement: In partnership with students, families, and the community, the mission of the Township of Franklin Public Schools is to foster the unique potential of each individual student by providing an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.
Vision Statement: To be a child-centered community that empowers students and equips them with the academic, social and emotional foundation needed to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
Caroline L. Reutter School
Email: tpeters@franklintwpschools.org
Website: www.franklintwpschools.org
Location: 2150 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ, USA
Phone: 856-694-0223
