Math-
Daniels/Peltz: (ELO4). This week we wrap up our work with graphing on the coordinate plane, finding area and perimeter from a coordinate plane, reflecting and finding distance as well. We will test over this unit on Friday of this week.
LeClere/Glaser/Humke: (ELO1.2) In math this week, we will continue learning about percents, fractions and decimals. Specifically, students will learn to convert from one to another (i.e. parents to fractions, fractions to decimals, etc.)
6+ Math: We have been busy working on finding tax, tip, mark-up and discounts over the past week and a half. We will quiz over these and percent change on Friday of this week.
�Science: (LS 1-3,1-8) We are moving into our study of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems. We will complete a lab to see how these two systems work together. We plan to test the Human Body on November 20th.
Social Studies: (SS6.1,6.5,6.22) We are moving into learning about Mesopotamia: its geography, cultures, advancements, and ways of living.
Math/Science Miscellaneous Tools
Mrs. Peltz: peltza@bfschools.org ** Infinite Campus is a great tool to see if your Mr LeClere: leclerea@bfschools.org child is staying current on assignments-GRADES.
Mrs. Glaser: glaserm@bfschools.org ** Google Classroom is where we post all Mr. Daniels: danielsl@bfschools.org assignments - if your child is absent this is a
place they can check to see what they missed.
INFORMATION: November 2nd-6th
Reading- Students just completed our Unit 1 assessment. Next, students will be working to identify an author’s claim in a nonfiction text. This is standard RI 6.8.
Writing- Students have concluded their short scene writings. Now they will be reading different mentor texts to better understand elements in a short story. They will continue to work towards writing their own short story.
Social Studies- Students are diving into Mesopotamia and how the civilization operated. Specifically they will be looking at different characteristics of their civilization.
Mrs. Humke: humker@bfschools.org
Mrs. Dagit: dagitk@bfschools.org
Mr. Duve: duver@bfschools.org
Mrs. Jackson: jacksonm@bfschools.org
Mr. Girkin: girkinb@bfschools.org
INFORMATION FOR: Nov. 2 - Nov. 6th
Guidance: Welcome back 6th graders! Skills taught in guidance class will include emotion regulation, self/social awareness, conflict resolution, and career readiness. Outside of this learning, please reach out to myself, Mrs. Wilson, at anytime. Some of the reasons why families might reach out include family changes and tough life events, changes in behavior, school or learning concerns, and friendship or social concerns. My email is wilsonn@bfschools.org.
Band: We are back for another year of music making! Please review our website HERE for any regarding schedules, materials needed, or performance dates.. First day of band will be Wednesday 8/26/26. So excited to be able to make music again! Go Jays!
Choir: We are off to a great start in 6th grade choir! Some awesome sounds are happening and we can’t wait to share them with you at our first concert in November
Library: We are all enjoying our NEW online Library Catalog. We are still getting to know some of the tips and tricks that will help us find our next great read and how to find what we are looking for on the shelves. 6th graders are getting to be pros at requesting holds and renewing their own books in their library account. These features are really great upgrades to our old online catalog system–we are ALL loving it!
Homeroom Teacher | Tuesday 11/3�Day 8 | Wednesday 11/4 Day 9 | Thursday 11/5 Day 10 | Friday 11/6 Day 1 | Monday 11/9 Day 2 |
Dagit & LeClere | Music | PE | Art | Guidance | STEALTH |
Glaser & Jackson | STEALTH | Music | PE | Art | Guidance |
Duve & Daniels | Library | STEALTH | Music | PE | Art |
Humke | Art | Library | STEALTH | Music | PE |
Girkin & Peltz | PE | Art | Library | STEALTH | Music |
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