Mrs. Knoedler’s 6^th Grade Classroom Newsletter

November 14, 2014

Dear Families, 

A HUGE, GIGANTIC thank you to all the drivers: Michelle Singer, Tim Lamson, Jessica Hutchins and Lisa Gariboldi, for transporting us to U32 for the musical, Once Upon an Island.  There were several former EMES students in the play.  It was amazing to see all that talent in one place!  

It was wonderful to meet with all of you to talk about your child’s progress.   If you have any questions, the best way to contact me is via email.  Please understand that I check my email periodically during the day, so I may not be able to respond immediately.  If you call the school, please also understand that I may not get to the phone during class time, so please leave a message. 

STARBASE:  Permission forms for students to attend the Starbase program were sent home today.  Please return them by Friday, November 21.  Thanks so much. 

Starbase dates are as follows:

Wednesday December 10th (9:00am to 3:30pm travel to Starbase) 

Friday December 12th (9:00am to 3:30pm travel to Starbase) 

Monday December 15th (9:00am to 3:30pm travel to Starbase) 

Wednesday December 17th ROCKET LAUNCH AT EMES IN THE AFTERNOON  EVERYONE WELCOME!  More info later as the date gets closer. 

Friday December 19th (9:00am to 3:30pm travel to Starbase)

Gates MacGinitie Reading Test:  On Tuesday November 18^th, all 6^th graders will be taking a new computer based reading assessment.  The testing will begin at 9:45 and will end at 11:00.  There are two tests:  vocabulary and comprehension.  Please be sure your child is well rested and on time for school. 

Nature Journaling:  I am wondering if anyone is interested in helping with Nature Journaling this year.  The end of day time works best for us.  Please email me if you would like to help.  Thanks so much. 

We are continuing our study of Ancient Greece in Social Studies.  In math, we are forging on with multiplying and dividing fractions, reducing fractions, as well as, changing a mixed numeral into a fraction and back again. 

Please remember, that each Monday, your child is given a math problem of the week and it is due on Friday.  It is fine if you help your child with the problem, but no calculators should be used.  Also, students should be sure to show all their work and label each number. 

Your child should be doing their best to read for on average 20 minutes a day.  Reading is the single most important activity that your child can do. 

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. 

All the best,           Ellen Knoedler