Mrs. Knoedler’s 6^th Grade Class Newsletter

October 3, 2014
Dear Families,
We had a busy week completing several assignments and presenting our science invention information.
Please be sure to see the information regarding Parent Teacher Conferences.  The official days for Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday and Tuesday November 10^th and 11^th.  I will be holding Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday evenings, November 6^th and November 7^th , from 4:00 to 7:00PM.  I am hoping that this is convenient for you to meet with me about your child’s progress.  Please fill out the form that was sent home and return it to school as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Trail Work:  On Tuesday October 7^th we will be outside working on the EMES trails with the Barre Tech Students. This class also worked on the trails with the Barre Tech kids when they were in third grade.  Please be sure your child comes dressed appropriately on Tuesday.  Work gloves would be great to have!  We will go out if there is a little light rain, but not if it is raining heavily. 

Science:  We are wrapping up our Science Time Line Assignment.  Students presented their invention and explained how that impacted our world.  Students also created a mini pocket book.  The topic was any invention in history. 

Reading:  The Harris and Me Epilogue assignment was due today and I look forward to reading them.  Students were also assigned a literature Project, based on a book of their choice.  Students must complete 12 of the 18 options for their book.  The assignment is due Friday October 24.  Students should always review the rubric for the assignment and strive for a 3 or a 4 on the rubric.  This assignment will involve time management.  While we may have some time in school to work on it, some may have to be worked on at home. 

Writing:  We are working on short writing prompts that will help students improve their writing and prepare students for writing their personal narrative.  As with all writing, editing is the hardest part for all writers.  It is also important to have another person read your work.  I am working on editing skills with students during writing conferences.  However, students also need to take care with spelling, punctuation (especially when writing dialogue) and with grammar. 

Math:  Students had a progressive assessment in math today.  If they solved the first part of the test correctly, they did not have to continue on.  Almost all students received a 100% on this fraction to decimal to percent assessment.  Great job!  We are also working on equivalent fractions and will progress to adding and subtracting fractions.   

Please find information regarding Parent Teacher Conferences that was sent home in the Friday folder.
Have a fine weekend.  Ellen