MRS. KUNIS'S HOMEWORK PAGE

WEEK OF JUNE 1-JUNE 5, 2020

Good morning! I hope everyone is doing well and had a nice weekend. Here are the lessons for this week. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help. 

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday.  I’ll meet with 6A at 11  and 6B at 11:30.

The Greece project is due this Friday, June 5th. Please make sure to double check your work before the final submission. It should be informative as well as creative.

Ancient Greece Project: Due Friday,  June 5th

This project will count as a grade for both ELA and SS. Choose one of the following projects. The project should be completed as a slide presentation. Please make sure to include pictures along with your information.You may do a document instead of a slide if you choose.

*Greek Mythology: Choose a god/goddess who interests you and provide information about him/her (what he/she is god/goddess of, parents, siblings, any other significant information) 

*Greek Olympics (Describe first olympic games. Compare it to today’s games.)

*Greek Architecture( Ex-Parthenon- Describe the significance of the Parthenon and or other Greek structures.)

*Alexander the Great Provide information about Alexander the Great. Make sure to include his achievements and why he is so significant to Ancient Greece.

*Greek Philosophers (Aristotle, Socrates, Plato) These Greek philosophers had a major impact on Greek culture. Provide information on each philosopher, what their beliefs were, and how they have influenced our society today.

ELA 6-1 AND 6-2 

This week I am assigning Vocabulary Chapter 6-(pgs. 61-70). You do not need to complete the challenge writing assignment on pg. 69.

For those of you who are interested, I am including an audio version of  Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  It is a great book, and I think you’ll enjoy listening to it.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLk4LFYb39HRf-38IGPfY8tBZ7Ed46Pt

SS 6A AND 6B-We will continue our study of Ancient Greece. Please define the vocabulary terms and read each lesson. (Lesson 5 & 6)

Lesson 5-Warfare in Ancient Greece

Complete the Reading check (3) and Lesson check questions 1-4

Persian Wars:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMlnn7hKBn0

Peloponnesian War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjbfS8RDoYo

Lesson 6-Ancient Greek Beliefs and Arts

Complete the Reading check (3) and Lesson check questions 1-4

Religion in Ancient Greece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8HvPGoGUJg

No worksheet is due this week.

RELIGION 6A- 

Please read Chapter 26, The Church in the World. (pgs. 296-303). 

This chapter explains that the members of the Church are one in Christ. We also learn that we share many beliefs with other Christian faiths. We read about the Apostles, the saints, and we are reminded how we are all disciples of Jesus.  Ecumenism is the work to promote unity among all Christians. This is an important concept in today’s world.

WEEK OF MAY 25-MAY 29, 2020

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Here are the assignments for the week. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need help. Looking forward to meeting with you!

ELA/SS-Please continue to work on your Greece Project. It is due on Friday, June 5th. Remember, it will be counted as a grade for both ELA and SS.

ELA 6-1 and 6-2: Last week you were assigned the Lesson 18 story in Journeys, The Hero and the Minotaur. Review the story. 

Wednesday: Journeys workbook pgs. 231-232. The challenge writing assignment will be an extra credit assignment. Use 4 challenge words to come up with an idea for a new charity. It should be submitted as a document (1-2 paragraphs) by Friday.

Thursday: Journeys workbook pgs. 233-236. You do not need to write the notes in your notebook.

Friday: Journeys workbook pgs. 237-240.

SS 6A and 6B-Wednesday-Friday

Read the next two Lessons. Define the vocabulary for both lessons.

Lesson 3- Oligarchy in Sparta

Complete the Reading Checks (2) and Lesson Check questions (1-5)

Sparta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7V1a1I5BL0

Athens vs. Sparta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-aKfaPRw0Q

Lesson 4-Ancient Greek Society and Economic Expansion

Complete the Reading Checks (3) and Lesson Check questions (1-4)

(No worksheet this week)

Religion 6A-

Write a prayer about our current situation. (1 paragraph). Due Friday. This is a graded assignment.

As always, pray for our world, our leaders, family, and friends. Pray especially for all the frontline workers who are directly involved with dealing with and helping those with the virus.

WEEK OF MAY 18-MAY 22, 2020

Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Here are the assignments for this week. Please let me know if you need any help or have any questions. 

We are going to begin learning about Ancient Greece. It is an interesting topic that I think you will enjoy. Many of our modern day ideas come from the ancient greeks. I am assigning a project that will count as a grade for both ELA and Social Studies. Make sure to choose a project that you are interested in and will be able to complete.

This week our Google Meeting will be on Wednesday. I will meet with 6A at 11 and 6B at 11:45. I’ll give you the link a few minutes before the meeting.

Ancient Greece Project: Due Friday,  June 5th

This project will count as a grade for both ELA and SS. Choose one of the following projects. The project should be completed as a slide presentation. Please make sure to include pictures along with your information. You may do a document instead of a slide if you choose.

*Greek Mythology: Choose a god/goddess who interests you and provide information about him/her (what he/she is god/goddess of, parents, siblings, any other significant information) 

*Greek Olympics (Describe first Olympic games. Compare it to today’s games.)

*Greek Architecture( Ex-Parthenon- Describe the significance of the Parthenon and or other Greek structures.)

*Alexander the Great Provide information about Alexander the Great. Make sure to include his achievements and why he is so significant to Ancient Greece.

*Greek Philosophers (Aristotle, Socrates, Plato) These Greek philosophers had a major impact on Greek culture. Provide information on each philosopher, what their beliefs were, and how they have influenced our society today.

Virtual Field Trip:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMP2mN097g

Living in Ancient Greece: https://www.teachertube.com/videos/living-in-ancient-greece-49664

ELA 6/1 AND 6/2: This week we are going to begin a new story in Journeys. It connects to our new topic of Ancient Greece. 

Lesson 18: The Hero and the Minotaur 

This genre of this story is a myth. A myth is a made up story that tells what a group of people believed about the world. Some elements of a myth include: characters with superhuman strength, monster-like creatures, and unrealistic events.

Monday-Tuesday

Define the vocabulary on pgs. 518-519 in your notebook.

Read pg. 521 Myths

Read the story pgs. 523-535.

Wednesday-Thursday

Read The Ancient News pgs. 540-542

No written assignment due this week for ELA. Please begin to research and work on your project topic.

SS 6A/6B:

Topic 6: Ancient Greece

Overview of Ancient Greece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RchSJSJAbc0&t=350s

Go over pgs. 216-219.  

Essential Question: What is the best form of government?

Monday-Tuesday

Lesson 1:The Early Years of Greek Civilization

Define the vocabulary in your notebook and read the lesson.

Complete the Reading (4) and Lesson Check questions 1-4 in your notebook.

Wednesday-Thursday

Lesson 2:Democracy in Athens

Define the vocabulary in your notebook and read the lesson.

Complete the Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions 1-5 in your notebook.

Complete Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 worksheet. This is a graded assignment. Due Thursday, May 21st. Copy the worksheet and highlight the answers or type the answers on a document and submit it to me.

Topic 6: Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 Worksheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dl_tbOwDk2zlyLv7h7VgmKIxekf0BAhO7l3xzcB3Yj0/edit

RELIGION 6A- Weekly Overview: Reflection of faith.

Listen to and think about the lyrics to this song. Write about what this song means to you and what the message is, especially in these trying times. Write a reflection (1-2) paragraphs and share it with me by Wednesday, May 20th. This is a graded assignment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE2NAzqSDPQ

As per Mrs. McMahon. This Thursday is Ascension Thursday. It is a holy day of obligation, and we are required to attend mass. Mrs. McMahon would like you to watch mass either on tv or online. You are to then write a few sentences reflecting and describing what the gospel message was about. It is to be submitted as a document to me. Due Thursday.

Copy of mass schedule: https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/schedule 

As always, pray for our world, our leaders, family and friends. Pray especially for all the frontline workers who are directly involved with dealing with and helping those with the virus.

WEEK OF MAY 11-MAY 15, 2020
Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend and had a special day with your moms, grandmothers, aunts, or other loved ones yesterday for Mother’s Day. 

Here are the week’s lessons. If you need help with anything or need something further explained, please let me know. Friday is a catch-up day.

Google Meeting will be held on Thursday. 6A-we’ll meet at 11. 6B at 12.

ELA 6/1 AND 6/2- 
Did you know that May is the month that celebrates our Older Americans (generally someone aged 65 or older)?   Older Americans are a treasure to our country. Because they have lived a long time, they have had many experiences. They may have seen exciting things or been through hardships during their lifetime. We can learn so much from them and their experiences.
This week I would like you to write an essay (2-3 paragraphs) about an older American whom you admire. They can be someone you know well (grandparents, great grandparents, other family members, or friends).  OR you can research an older American whom you admire. You may interview your person if possible to get information. You should provide some background information as well as explain why he or she is important to you. If you are researching someone you don’t know, you need to include why you have chosen this person. You may also complete this assignment as a Google Slide. Please include a picture of your older American. This is a graded assignment due Friday. 
Sample Essays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo6Dj0WAvMs

In addition, please complete Chapter 5 in the Vocabulary book. (pgs. 51-60) You do not need to complete the Challenge writing assignment on page 59.

SS 6A/6B
Monday- Lesson 6 Han Society and Achievements: Define the vocabulary. Read the lesson. 
Tuesday-Complete Reading check questions (3) and Lesson Check questions 1-5

Wednesday-Begin working on Lesson 5 and 6 worksheet.

Thursday-Complete Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 worksheet. Submit it as one document with the answers only. You may also copy and paste the worksheet and highlight the answers. This will be graded. Due Thursday.

Lesson 5 and Lesson 6 Worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUxVlKMW0rW6aZSHeM2nGPMAU387pndO7OCzOOay9CE/edit

Han Achievements:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXtyO0iRdYM

Just for fun ;)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTNyIJHcPd0

RELIGION 6A- I am missing some Saint Projects that were due last Friday. Please submit them asap.
This week we are going to read Ch. 25, The Bible, and the Church Today. Questions to reflect on: What does the Church symbolize to you? How does the Church use scripture? (No written assignment needs to be submitted this week.)

As always, please continue to pray for our world, our leaders, family, and friends. Please remember in a special way all those front line workers who are directly involved in dealing with the virus.

Week of May 4-May 8, 2020
Good morning everyone. Unfortunately, as you all know, we will not be returning to school this year. Needless to say, I was extremely upset to hear this news. I miss you all so much and was hoping things would be different. 
However we need to trust God, and we will do our best to finish out the year.

I will hold a Google meeting with 6A at 11:00 on Tuesday. I will meet with 6B at 11:45. Please try your best to attend. 

Here are the lessons for this week. On Friday, I am going to give you a catch up day to work on any missing assignments.
ELA 6-1 AND 6-2
VOCABULARY CHAPTER 4
Monday-Complete pages 41-44
Tuesday-Complete Use Your Vocabulary pg. 45 I’m going to count this as a grade. Submit the responses as a document (Title it Vocabulary pg. 45) or upload a picture from the vocabulary book to Google Classroom. 
Wednesday-Complete Synonyms and Antonyms pgs. 46-48
Thursday-Complete Challenge Words 49-50. You do not need to complete the Use Your Vocabulary written assignment.
SS-6A/6B
We continue to work in Topic 5. I am assigning two worksheets that cover Lessons 1-4. They will be counted as two grades. However, you can submit them as one document. Title it: Lessons 1-4. Identify each lesson and type the answer only. They are due by Thursday.
Monday- Worksheet: Lesson1 and Lesson 2

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCB6dZR0sUBoC-L2QpgmINmAIfuZrQR0O1ORdgHpeKM/edit
Tuesday-Worksheet: Lessons 3 and 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UkDxurqw3PjskczPRjrFf2Z4FIyeYu37Y4lNPpvUyMY/edit

Wednesday-Confucius Quote is due today. Please make sure you include a picture (cut and paste). In your own words explain what the quote means and why you chose it.
Begin  Lesson 5: The Han Dynasty Expands-Define the vocabulary and read Lesson 5. Complete the 2 Reading Check questions.
Thursday-Complete Lesson 5 Lesson Check questions 1-5
Religion 6A- This week we are going to work on a saint project. Please follow the directions on the document. It is a graded assignment. Due Friday, May 8th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePh0P1cWbyrfxTL0hRsGgCePdoQhEOJ07Ybr_XVlajE/edit

As always, please pray for our world, our leaders, our family and friends, and especially those who are working on the front lines. 
God bless you and your families.

April 27, 2020
This week's assignments have been posted to Google Classroom.
Mrs. McMahon has asked that students should be sending special area assignments through Google classroom or pictures through email so that work can be checked.

WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 1, 2020

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend and that you are doing well and staying safe. 

This Tuesday I am planning to hold a google meeting to touch base and to check in with you all. I will give you the code before the meeting time. I will meet with 6A at 11am and 6B at 12:00pm. I will cut and paste the link to the meeting in the stream. Looking forward to seeing you all! :)

Here are the assignments for this week. If you need any help or have any questions, please let me know.

ELA 6-1 AND 6-2

**Your original poem is due this Thursday, April 30th. It can be on any topic and I’d like you to cut and paste a picture to go with your poem. You may use the following types of poetry: acrostic, rhyme, free verse, limerick, haiku

**The challenge assignment from Journeys workbook pg. 220 (using the 5 words to describe our current situation) needs to be submitted from some of you. It is a graded assignment and was due on Friday.

Journeys: Last week we read The Emperor’s Silent Army. Please read Ancient China: Visual Arts on pgs. 510-512. Complete Compare Texts (Text to Self and Text to World only) on pg. 513 in your notebook.

Voyages: Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns: pg. 32-33 Exercises 1-3. Complete as a document and it will be submitted for a grade. You do not need to write out the sentences. Due: Friday, May 1st.

SS 6A/6B
Monday: Lesson 3- Chinese Belief Systems: Define vocabulary and read the lesson

Tuesday: Lesson 3 answer the Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions(1-5)

Wednesday: Project: In Lesson 3 we learn about Chinese philosopher Confucius. He was known for his great teachings and wise sayings. You need to research and choose a quote from Confucius. On a document, please type your Confucius Quote and cut and paste a picture related to your quote. Also, explain what the quote means, and why you chose it. This is a graded assignment due: Wednesday, May 6th.
Thursday: Lesson 4 The Unification of China: Define vocabulary and Read the Lesson
Friday: Complete the Reading (2) and Lesson Check questions (1-5)

Helpful Videos:
Confucius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TR5RWLmYbw
Shi Huangdi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yi-u-TQ9Yo
The Qin Dynasty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ikRlTAox0

RELIGION 6A- **Some of you still need to submit Chapter 22 and Chapter 23 Religion tests. This is a graded assignment. It was due last Friday, April 24th.

This week read Chapter 24: The Church Begins. Complete the Chapter 24 Test on page 282 in your religion book. 

Please continue to pray for our world, our leaders, the essential workers (especially all those who are on the front lines helping with this disease), our families, and friends.

WEEK OF APRIL 20-APRIL 24, 2020

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your Easter break. I miss seeing you all.

 Here are the lessons for this week. If you have any questions or need help,  please let me know. I have broken the week up into daily tasks, hoping this will make it easier for you.

Some of you still owe me assignments from before the break. I know things are different right now, but you need to work hard and do your best. If I don’t receive assignments, your grades will suffer. Please don’t let that happen.

ELA 6-1 AND 6-2-

***Submit the Vocabulary Review (pgs. 37-40) which was assigned before the break if you have not done so already. 

*** There are still a few of you who owe me your Book Talk report.

Monday: To complement the new chapter in SS, we are going to read Lesson 17 “The Emperor’s Silent Army”. Define the vocabulary on pgs 488-489 (use the glossary). The story focuses on the Terracotta warriors created during Emperor Qin.

Terracotta Warriors:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5p4QbvPtc&t=2s

Tuesday: Journeys workbook pages: Complete pgs. 219-220. On page 220 complete the challenge using all five words to describe our current situation. Write is as a document.  It should be a paragraph or two in length. Underline or highlight the words in the document. This is a graded assignment due Friday, April 24th.

Wednesday: Journeys workbook 221-222 (Spelling Word Sort and Proofreading for Spelling)

Thursday: Journeys workbook pgs. 223-225 These pages review a few types of pronouns-Demonstrative, Indefinite, Interrogative, Reflexive and Intensive

 Write the notes in the box in your notebook. You may include the examples if you’d like.

Friday: Journeys workbook pgs 226-227 (Simple Verb Tenses and Connect to Writing)

**April is Poetry Month! Write an original poem on any topic. Cut and paste a picture to go with your poem. You may use the following forms: acrostic, rhyme, free verse, haiku, or limerick. Please identify the type of poem when you submit it.

This is a graded assignment due April 30th.

SS 6A/6B: Some of you have still not submitted the Assessment from pg. 175. (1-12). This is a graded assignment and needs to be submitted to be as a document.

We are going to begin Topic 5-Early Civilizations of China. This week I would like you to read the first two lessons: The Huang Valley and The Zhou Dynasty

Monday: Look over pgs. 176-177. Copy the Topic 5 title: Early Civilizations of China and copy the Essential Question in your notebook. Review pages 178-179. Define Lesson 1 vocabulary.

Tuesday: Read Lesson 1-Complete the two Reading Check questions

Wednesday: Complete Lesson 1 Lesson Check questions 1, 3 and 4. (skip 2)

Thursday: Begin Lesson 2: The Zhou Dynasty-Define the vocabulary-Read Lesson 2 and do the two Reading Check questions

Friday: Complete Lesson 2 Lesson check questions 1-5

Helpful videos:

Ancient China Geography-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-68Ln2FdJEA

Shang Dynasty:https://olatheschools.libguides.com/c.php?g=130647&p=5783585

Zhou Dynasty:https://www.schooltube.com/media/Zhou+Dynasty/1_sa1kee43

RELIGION 6A- Please read Chapter 23: Jesus, Redeemer, and Savior. Complete the Chapter Tests from Chapters 22 and 23 (page 258 and 270) as a document and submit by Friday, April 24th. This is a graded assignment.

Continue to pray for our world, our leaders, our families and friends.

WEEK OF APRIL 6-APRIL 10, 2020

Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Missing you all very much.

This is a short week. There are a few assignments I would like you to complete.

 I wish you and your families a very Happy and Blessed Easter. I know we all need to celebrate a little differently this year, but try to enjoy your time with your families.

ELA 6-1 and 6-2-

***Important*** If you have not shared your Book Talk reports with me, they need to be shared by this Wednesday, April 8th the latest. You have had several weeks and extended time to complete this assignment. It would be disappointing if your grade was affected because you did not hand your assignment in when asked. 

Vocabulary: Review 1-3, pgs. 37-40. Please do this as a document. Be prepared to share it after Easter.

Pg. 37-38.-Write the letter only for 1-20.

Pg. 38- Sentence Completion-Write the word only

Pg. 39- Write the letter only

Pg. 40 Write the word only

http://www.theholidayzone.com/easter/Easter_Challenge_Word_Search_print.html

SS 6A-6B-Everyone should have completed reading up through Lesson 7 as well as finished the Reading and Lesson Check questions.

 I would like you to complete the Assessment on page 175, numbers 1-12. Complete it as a document.
This will be a graded assignment.  Due this Wednesday, April 8th.

Religion 6A-Please share your Beatitude assignment by this Wednesday, April 8th. This is a graded assignment.
Please continue to pray for our world, our leaders, our essential workers, our families and friends, and especially all those who are at the front lines helping those dealing with the effects of the virus. God bless them, and God bless you all.


April 1, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Reminder. Please submit your Book Talk Reports (not just the slides-but it is okay if you have submitted the slides) as soon as possible. I'd like the reports by Friday, April 3rd the latest. Also, sign up for my Google Classroom if you have not done so already.
6A Access Code: avexcmv
6B Access Code: oqs6z22

WEEK OF MARCH 30-APRIL 3, 2020

Hi everyone!  I hope you and your families are doing well. I miss you all very much. Here are this week’s lessons. If you need any help, please let me know. If you have not yet joined my Google Classroom, please do so.
6A Access Code: avexcmv
6B Access Code: oqs6z22

ELA-6-1 and 6-2
Please share your Book Talk reports if you have not done so already. I’m still hopeful that we will be able to do the presentations when we return to school. 

Vocabulary-Chapter 3 pgs. 27-36. (You do not need to do the challenge on pg. 35)

Voyages text pg. 380-383 Exercises A-E (reviews homophones)
Exercise A-give the definitions for both words. Come up with 3 other homophone pairs. Exercises B and C, please write out the sentences. For Exercise E you need to use the homophone pair in one sentence. Do the best you can!
Voyages workbook pg. 156

Suggested reading- Best Books for Sixth-Graders 

SS 6A/6B-Lesson 7-”The Gupta Empire”. Define the vocabulary terms, read the lesson and complete the Reading (3) and Lesson (1-6) Check questions.
Mr. Nicky’s Ancient India video-enjoy!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskHZIPJCE4 

Religion 6A- Read Chapter 22,  Jesus, Teacher and Healer. Choose a beatitude from page 251 or create your own beatitude. Include a picture to represent the beatitude and write 1-2 paragraphs explaining what the beatitude means to you. Due next Wednesday.
Example:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bK6pi1bbWLu1ceTD8YU03t05_8KyLif4E6ib-4Iegs/edit

March 26, 2020
Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I emailed everyone today in regard to the Parent Portal. If you have not done so, please set up your accounts as soon as possible. 
I'm going to begin to use Google Classroom. I have two classes set up, one for each homeroom. Hopefully, it will work and be helpful to all. Stay well!
6A Access Code: avexcmv
6B Access Code: oqs6z22

Week of March 23-March 28, 2020
Hi Everyone!
I hope you are all doing well and staying safe. You continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers. I  miss being with you all in school. I miss your smiles and laughing with you. We need to continue to stand strong in our faith and know that God will see us through this difficult time.

Remember, if you need my help with any of the work, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 Here are the assignments for this week. If there are any additions or changes to the assignments, I will post it to the homework site. Stay well.

ELA 6-1 and 6-2: 

Journeys: We are going to work on  Lesson 6-The Boy Who Saved Baseball. Our grammar lessons will focus on verbs.

*Define the vocabulary on pages 162-163 in your notebook. Use your glossary for the definitions.

*Our Essential Question is -How do the media influence how people feel about events? (Write that in your notebook as well)

* Read the story-pgs. 168-178; Read pg. 180 and write the definitions of theme (central idea of a story) and metaphor (a figure of speech that compares two things that are very different-Authors use metaphors to help create images in their readers minds).

*Journeys workbook Complete pages-63-70. Make sure to read directions carefully. Page 64- complete the challenge in paragraph form in your notebook. Use three challenge words. 

For pages 67, 68, and 69- Write the definitions in your notebooks. (Action verb, main verb, helping verb, linking verb-You may also include the examples to help you if you wish).

Voyages text-pgs 90-91 (Linking Verbs) Exercises 1 and 2 only. You do not need to write out the sentences.

SS 6A and 6B-

Topic 4, Lesson 6-Ashoka’s Rule-Please define the vocabulary, read the lesson, and answer the reading and lesson check questions.

Religion 6A-Read the Easter chapter 27 and complete pg. 312 (questions 1-5). Please continue praying for each other during this difficult time.

March 19, 2020
Just a reminder, the Book Talk assignment has been postponed and will count as a 3rd trimester grade. I will give you a final due date when I know more information about returning to school. If you are done with the report and slides you may share it with me. Please continue to work on this week's assignments listed below.
March 18, 2020
Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to check my homework page for any new and updates to the assignments. 
SS 6A/6B-This video may help you understand Lesson 5 & 6 (I hope it works!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2u00ynvYdQ

WEEK OF MARCH 16-MARCH 20, 2020
Good afternoon! It was good seeing you all today, even though it was only for a short time. Just a reminder, all lessons will be posted online. Please go to the Special Area teachers' websites for any assignments as well. All dance students should find an invitation from Mrs. Obermeyer in their email to access her Google Classroom for her assignments. Mr. Mansfield set up a Google Classroom for 6A. The code is a32qvaq.

ELA 6-1/6-2: Test on Lesson 24 on Monday. Study! Book Talk (report and slide or poster) due Thursday.
Religion 6A-Quiz on chapters 20 & 21 on Friday, March 20th
Reminders:
*Community service hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. 
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 


March 11, 2020
***IMPORTANT***-Unfortunately due to concerns about the Coronavirus, the Grade 6 field trip to Brookhaven National Labs has been canceled. All permission slips and payments were returned to the students today.
SS 6A- Complete Lesson 3-Reading (5) and Lesson Check questions (1-5-not #2)
ELA-6-2 Complete Voyages pgs. 64-65 (Ex 1-4) and wb. pg. 45 if not done in class
6-1/6-2-Test on Lesson 24 on Monday. Review vocabulary, story, and grammar (comparative/superlative)
Book Talk due March 19th
Religion-Quiz on chapters 20 & 21 on Friday, March 20th
Reminders:
*Community service hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. 
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

March 10, 2020
SS 6B- Complete Lesson 3-Reading (5) and Lesson Check questions (1-5-not #2)
ELA-6-1/6-2-Test on Lesson 24 on Monday. Review vocabulary, story, and grammar (comparative/superlative)
Book Talk due March 19th
Religion-Quiz on chapters 20 & 21 on Friday, March 20th
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Community service hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. 
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

March 9, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz tomorrow. Study review. 
ELA-6-1 Voyages text pg. 64-65-complete Ex. 1-4 in notebook (write out the sentences)
6-2 Voyages pg. 44 in workbook
6-1/6-2-Get quiz signed. Book Talk due March 19th 
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Community service hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. 
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

March 6, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz next Tuesday. Study review. 
ELA-6-1/6-2-Book Talk due March 19th 
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

March 5, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz next Tuesday. Study review. 
ELA-6-1/6-2-Book Talk due March 19th 
6-2: Journeys workbook pg. 332-copy  the notes into your notebook and complete the page
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

March 4, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz next Tuesday. Study review. 6A- Complete Lesson 2 Reading (2) and Lesson Check questions 1-5 if not done in class.
ELA-6-1/6-2-Book Talk due March 19th.
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.
*CRS Rice Bowl and Pennies for Patients are two donation opportunities going on throughout the Lenten season. Please contribute as generously as you can. You can donate online at crsricebowl.org and penniesforpatients.org 

 
March 3, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2-Complete Journeys wb. pgs. 327-328.
Book Talk assignment due March 19th. 
Religion 6A-Complete the "Heaven is for Real" writing assignment.
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th
* Field Trip permission slip and payment due Wednesday, March 18th.

March 2, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th. Vocabulary quiz on chapter 1 words tomorrow. Study all words.
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th


February 28, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th. Vocabulary quiz on chapter 1 words on Tuesday. Study all words.
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th.
 
February 27, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Have Lesson 3 test signed. 6B complete Lesson 1 Reading and Lesson Check questions.
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th. 6-2 if you did not turn in your Vocabulary challenge assignment today, it must be handed in tomorrow.
Religion 6A-Have test signed.
Reminders:
**Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year were due on February 12th. Several students have not returned this form. The office needs these forms back ASAP. 
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours are due Tuesday, March 17th. Don't wait until the last minute!
*Gym/Dance forms are due Wednesday, March 18th.
 
February 26, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th.
Reminders:
*Special dress down day is scheduled for this Thursday for a member of the St. Mary School family. Please donate as generously as possible
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute!


February 24, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th.
Religion 6A-Test on Chapters 4 and 5 tomorrow
Reminders:
*Special dress down day is scheduled for this Thursday for a member of the St. Mary School family.
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute!

February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break.
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th.
Religion 6A-Test on Chapters 4 and 5 Tuesday, February 25th.
Reminders:
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 13, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2 Book Talk assignment due March 19th.
Reminders:
*Dress Down tomorrow ($2)
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 12, 2020
ELA 6-1/6-2-Have Lesson 19 test signed. 6-2-complete Vocabulary pg. 11 if not done in class
Reminders:
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!
February 11, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Study for the Topic 3 test. Use the review to study.
Reminders:
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 10, 2020
ELA-6-1/6-2 Book selections for Book Talk due tomorrow. 6-1/6-2 complete Vocabulary pgs. 8-10 if not done in class.
SS 6A/6B-Topic 3 test on Wednesday. 6B-complete Assessment pg. 123 1-17 (excluding #13)
Reminders:
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 6, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Topic 3 test next Wednesday, February 12th. 6A-Complete Lesson 3 Reading and Lesson check questions in notebook.
Reminders:
*Dress Down Day tomorrow. (Souperbowl-no charge)
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 5, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Topic 3 test next Wednesday, February 12th. 6B-Complete Lesson 3 Reading and Lesson check questions in notebook.
ELA 6-1/6-2 Lesson 19 test tomorrow. Study!
Reminders:
*Dress Down Day Friday. (Souperbowl-no charge)
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 4, 2020
SS 6A/6B- Topic 3 test, next Wednesday (2/12)
ELA-6-1/6-2 Lesson 19 test this Thursday. 6-1 Complete Voyages wb. pg. 174 if not done in class. 6-2 Voyages Text-Finish writing notes on pg. 528;  Complete pg. 529-Activity C and D only
Reminders:
*Dress Down Day Friday. (Souperbowl-no charge)
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

February 3, 2020
ELA-6-1/6-2 Lesson 19 Test on Thursday. Use the review to study. 6-2 Voyages pg. 527 Ex. A & B
Reminders:
*Dress Down Day Friday. (Souperbowl-no charge)
*Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

January 30, 2020
SS 6A/6B- Quiz on Lesson 1 & 2, tomorrow. Use the review to study!
ELA- 6-1/6-2-Lesson 19 test next Thursday. 6-2 Complete Voyages pg. 165 Ex 1-3 and workbook pg. 110
Reminders: 
12:00 dismissal tomorrow.
*Coins for Kids. Donations are due tomorrow.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours). Due tomorrow.
*"Souperbowl"-Donate 4 cans of soup or 4 non-perishable items for one hour of community service (up to 2 hours). Due tomorrow. 
**Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

January 29, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Quiz on Lesson 1 and 2, this Friday. Study!
ELA- 6-1/6-2-Lesson 19 test next Thursday. 6-1 complete Voyages text pg. 165 Ex 1-3 and workbook pg. 110 if not done in class
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids. Donations accepted until this Friday.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours). Due by this Friday.
*"Souperbowl"-Donate 4 cans of soup or 4 non-perishable items for one hour of community service (up to 2 hours). Due by this Friday.
**Please remember, 5 hours of community service must be completed each trimester. Trimester 2 hours will be due the third week in March. Don't wait until the last minute to complete!

January 28, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz on Friday
 Reminders: 
*Tomorrow, we celebrate our nation. Students may wear red, white, and blue accessories.
*6A Book Fair is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:15
*Coins for Kids. Donations accepted until January 31st.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours).
*"Souperbowl"-Donate 4 cans of soup or 4 non-perishable items for one hour of community service (up to 2 hours)


January 27, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & 2 quiz on Friday
6B-Complete Lesson 2 Reading and Lesson Check questions
 Reminders: 
*Tomorrow is Tie Dye Tuesday. Students may dress down and wear clothing that is tie-dyed. (No charge)
*6A Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at 1:15
*Coins for Kids. Donations accepted until January 31st.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours).
*"Souperbowl"-Donate 4 cans of soup or 4 non-perishable items for one hour of community service (up to 2 hours)



January 23, 2020

Reminders: 
*6A Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at 1:15
*Coins for Kids. Donations accepted until January 31st.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*CSW begins next week. Monday's theme is Celebrating Our Community. Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours).


January 22, 2020
ELA 6-2 Journeys workbook pgs. 243-244. Complete the challenge using all 5 words in your notebook.
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids. Donations accepted until January 31st.
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*CSW begins next week. Monday's theme is Celebrating Our Community. Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours).

January 21, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Egypt project and report due tomorrow.
ELA 6-1 Journeys workbook pgs. 243-244. Complete the challenge on page 244 in your notebook.
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids
*Soda tabs (Stonybrook Sunshine Fund)
*CSW begins next week. Monday's theme is Celebrating Our Community. Students are being asked to donate unused coloring books and crayons which will then be brought to children at the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Two items=1 hour of community service (up to 2 hours).

January 17, 2020
SS 6A/6B- Egypt project and report due next Wednesday, January 22nd.
Reminders: 
*School is closed this Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
*Student Council is collecting soda tabs for the Stony Brook Sunrise Fund which helps children fighting cancer
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 16, 2020
SS 6A-Bring materials to work on Egypt project during the double tomorrow.

Reminders: 
*Student Council is collecting soda tabs for the Stony Brook Sunrise Fund which helps children fighting cancer
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 15, 2020
ELA 6-2 Complete comparing texts (Text to Text and Text to Self only) pg.573
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 14, 2020
ELA-6-1/6-2 Get test signed. 6-1 Complete Text to Text and Text to Self on pg. 573 in notebook if not done in class.
SS 6B-You may bring in materials to work on the Egypt project tomorrow during the double.
6A- Complete Lesson 1 Lesson Check questions
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 13, 2020
ELA- 6-1 Complete Journeys workbook pages 241-242 if not done in class
SS 6A/6B- Continue working on Egypt project-due January 22nd.
6B- Complete Topic 3 Lesson 1 Reading and Lesson Check questions
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 9, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Anyone who did not get the SS test signed, must have it signed by tomorrow!
6A-You may bring in materials to work on the Egypt project for the double tomorrow. Complete Lesson 1 Reading Check questions.
Reminders:
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 8, 2020
SS 6A/6B-Get test signed. Egypt projects due, January 22nd.
ELA 6-1/6-2-Lesson 4 test tomorrow. 
Reminders:
* Extra Help is canceled on Thursday.
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 7, 2020
SS-6B You may bring in materials to work on your Egypt projects tomorrow during the double. 
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 4 test Thursday. Study!
Reminders:
* Extra Help is canceled on Thursday. There are no other sessions for the month of January.
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

January 6, 2020
Happy New Year! Welcome back! I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing break!
SS-6B You may bring in materials to work on your Egypt projects this Wednesday during the double. 
ELA-6-2 Complete Voyages pg. 19 Ex 1-3 and workbook pg. 17 if not done in class
6-1/6-2- Lesson 4 Test will be this Thursday. 
Reminders:
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

December 20, 2019
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and blessed New Year! Thank you all for your generosity this season. I am truly blessed.

SS 6A/6B- The students have received the information sheet for the Egypt project. They will have the opportunity to work on the physical project as well as the report in class as well as at home. 
ELA 6-1/6-2 Lesson 4 Test will be given the week we return from Christmas vacation.
Reminders: 
*Coins for Kids Competition Jan. 6-31st. We are collecting money to support St. Mary School.  Each student was given a ziplock to collect their donations. The top class wins a pizza party! The A vs. B class-winning class gets a dress down day.
If we reach our goal if $4,500-No Homework Day!

December 18, 2019
SS 6A/6B- The students have received the information sheet for the Egypt project. They will have the opportunity to work on the physical project as well as the report in class as well as at home. 
ELA 6-1 Complete Voyages text- Ex 1 & 2 p. 173 and Voyages wb pg. 114 if not done in class
6-1/6-2 Lesson 4 Test will be given the week we return from Christmas vacation.
Reminders: 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors (green and red). NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a school family. Thank you, as always, for being so generous. 
Thursday is also our class Christmas party. A small take-home treat may be brought in, but goodies will be provided that day.
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.

December 17, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Topic 2 test tomorrow; please study the information from the review as well as prepare for the written response questions. Get Lesson 5/6 quiz signed.
*The information sheet for the Egypt project was handed out today. You will have the opportunity to work on the physical project as well as the report in class as well as at home. 
ELA 6-1/6-2-Lesson 4 Test will be given the week we return from Christmas vacation.
Religion: Get quiz signed
Reminders: 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors (green and red). NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a school family. Thank you, as always, for being so generous. 
Thursday is also our class Christmas party. A small take-home treat may be brought in, but goodies will be provided that day.
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.

December 16, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Topic 2 test on Wednesday. 6A-Complete Lesson 7 Reading and Lesson Check questions
Reminders:
Tonight is the Christmas Concert; 7 PM in the school auditorium. 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors (green and red). NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a school family. Thank you for always being so generous. 
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.


December 13, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Topic 2 test next Wednesday. Study information from the review. 
Reminders:
December 16: Christmas Concert 7 PM in the school auditorium. 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors and accessories. NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a family. Thank you for always being so generous. 
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.

December 12, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Topic 2 test next Wednesday. Study information from the review.
6B-Complete Lesson 7 Lesson Check questions 1-6.
ELA- 6-1 Voyages workbook pg. 17
Reminders:
December 16: Christmas Concert 7 PM in the school auditorium. 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors and accessories. NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a family. Thank you for always being so generous. 
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.


December 11, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Topic 2 Test next Wednesday, December 18th. Study the information from the review given in class. 6B-Complete Lesson 7 Reading Check questions.
Religion 6A- Quiz Chapter 13/14 quiz tomorrow
Reminders:
December 16: Christmas Concert 7 PM in the school auditorium. 
December 19: Student Council Santa Helper Day. Students may dress down in Christmas colors and accessories. NO costumes are permitted. The donation is a $3.00 minimum. All money will be used to help a family. Thank you for always being so generous. 
December 20: 12-noon dismissal.

December 10, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 5 & 6 quiz tomorrow. Topic 2 test next Wednesday, December 18th.
ELA 6-2 Voyages wb. pg. 7
Religion 6A-Chapter 13/14 quiz on Thursday. (Openbook)

Reminders: 
Tomorrow is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Students need to donate 2 nonperishable items to participate.

December 9, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 5 & 6 quiz on Wednesday. Topic 2 test next Wednesday, December 18th. 
Reminders: 
*Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. To participate, students must donate 2 nonperishable items. 

December 5, 2019
SS 6A/B-Lesson 5&6 quiz next week. 6A complete Lesson 6 Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions 1-3
ELA 6-1 Voyages wb. pg. 7
Reminders:
Advent School Mass and Tree Lighting on tomorrow 8:30
12:00 Dismissal on tomorrow
Report Card Conferences on tomorrow 1:30-6:30-Please come at your scheduled time
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Wednesday, December 11th. Donate 2 non-perishable items to Dress Down.

December 4, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 5 & 6 quiz next week
6A-Complete Lesson 6 vocabulary
6B-Complete Lesson 6 Reading (3) and Lesson Check (1-6) questions
Reminders:
Advent School Mass and Tree Lighting on Friday
12:00 Dismissal on Friday
Report Card Conferences on Friday
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Wednesday, December 11th. Donate 2 non-perishable items to Dress Down.

December 3, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Get quiz signed. 6A-Complete Lesson 5 Reading and Lesson check questions.
Reminders:
Advent School Mass and Tree Lighting on Friday
12:00 Dismissal on Friday
Report Card Conferences on Friday
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Wednesday, December 11th. Donate 2 non-perishable items to Dress Down.

December 2, 2019
Reminders:
Individual Picture Make-Ups tomorrow
Advent School Mass and Tree Lighting on Friday
12:00 Dismissal on Friday
Report Card Conferences on Friday
November 27, 2019
Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!! Enjoy your time with family and friends!

November 26, 2019
SS 6B-Complete Lesson 5 Reading and Lesson check questions
Reminders:
*12:00 dismissal tomorrow

November 25, 2019
ELA 6-1/6-2 Have Lesson 3 test signed
Reminders:
*Thanksgiving prayer service and feast tomorrow. Bring your lunch if you are not participating in the feast.
*Wednesday is a 12:00 dismissal

November 21, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 3 & 4 quiz tomorrow. Study!
Reminders:
Community Service forms are due tomorrow.

November 20, 2019
SS 6A-6B- Lesson 3 & 4 quiz on Friday. Study!
ELA- 6-2 Journeys wb pg. 35
Reminders:
Community Service is due Friday

November 19, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 3 & 4 quiz on Friday
6A-Complete Lesson 4 Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions (1-5)
Reminders:
Community Service is due Friday

November 18, 2019
SS 6A/6B- Lesson 3 & 4 quiz on Friday.
6B- Complete Lesson 4 Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions (1-5)
ELA- 6-1/6-2- Optional Extra Credit Assignment due tomorrow
6-2- Complete Voyages text pgs 414-415 Exercises A, B, and C if not done in class 
Religion 6A- Chapter 3 quiz on Wednesday
Reminders:
* Tomorrow is the last day to order the Thanksgiving feast lunch online
*Community Service is due on Friday

November 14, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Get quiz signed. Please bring colored pencils in for the Cuneiform quote project.
ELA 6-1/6-2-Lesson 3 Test on Monday. Please study using the review given in class.  Optional Extra Credit assignment due next Tuesday. 
6-1 Journeys wb pgs. Voyages pgs. 414-415 Exercises A-C in notebook
6-2 Journeys wb pgs. 29-30
Reminders:
* Tomorrow is Dress Down Day-$2 donation
*Trimester 1 Community Service Hours (5) due November 22nd. Community service counts as a Religion grade.

November 13, 2019
ELA 6-1/6-2-Lesson 3 Test on Monday. Optional Extra Credit assignment due next Tuesday. 
6-1 Journeys wb pgs. 29-30
6-2 Journeys wb pgs. 27 & 28 including challenge using all 5 words in notebook
Reminders:
Trimester 1 Community Service Hours (5) due November 22nd. Community service counts as a Religion grade.

November 12, 2019
SS 6A/6B- Complete Lesson 3 Reading (4) and Lesson check questions(1-5). Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow for the Cuneiform Quote project.
ELA- 6-1/6-2- Have Lesson 2 test signed. Lesson 3 test will be next Monday, November 18th. Review vocabulary and story content. Optional extra credit assignment will be due next Tuesday, November 19th.
Reminders:
*NJHS-Food Drive (Community Service opportunity- 5 items=1 hour of service up to 2 hours) due tomorrow
*Trimester 1 Community Service hours are due Friday, November 22nd.


November 8, 2019
Reminders:
* School is closed Monday.
*NJHS-Food Drive (Community Service opportunity- 5 items=1 hour of service up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service hours are due Friday, November 22nd.
*Our school Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for November 26th at 12 pm. You must order and pay online using My School Bucks by November 12th. (If not already registered, you will need to provide the student's date of birth as well as their school id number.)  No other hot lunch will be available. Students may bring their own lunch if they are not participating in the feast.


November 7, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & Lesson 2 quiz tomorrow!
Reminders:
*Tomorrow we celebrate our veterans. Students may wear red, white, and blue accessories with their regular uniform
*NJHS-Food Drive (Community Service opportunity- 5 items=1 hour of service up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service hours are due Friday, November 22nd.
*Our school Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for November 26th at 12 pm. You must order and pay online using My School Bucks by November 12th. (If not already registered, you will need to provide the student's date of birth as well as their school id number.)  No other hot lunch will be available. Students may bring their own lunch if they are not participating in the feast.

November 6, 2019

SS 6A/6B-Lesson 1 & Lesson 2 quiz on Friday
Reminders:
*NJHS-Food Drive (Community Service opportunity- 5 items=1 hour of service up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service hours are due Friday, November 22nd.
*Our school Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for November 26th at 12 pm. You must order and pay online using My School Bucks by November 12th. (If not already registered, you will need to provide the student's date of birth as well as their school id number.)  No other hot lunch will be available. Students may bring their own lunch if they are not participating in the feast.

November 5, 2019
SS-6A/6B- Lesson 1 & 2 quiz on Friday
6A-Complete Lesson 2 Lesson check questions 1-7 on pg. 58
ELA- 6-2 Complete Halloween Story if not done in class; Lesson 3 (The Making of a Book) Define vocabulary (10 words from pg. 74-use glossary definitions)
Reminders:
*NJHS-Food Drive (Community Service opportunity- 5 items=1 hour of service up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service hours are due Friday, November 22nd.
*Our school Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for November 26th at 12pm. You must order and pay online using My School Bucks by November 12th. (If not already registered, you will need to provide the student's date of birth as well as their school id number.)  No other hot lunch will be available. Students may bring their own lunch if they are not participating in the feast.

November 1, 2019
We had a wonderful prayer day, and grade 6 did an outstanding job celebrating the feast of All Saints during our school mass! Kudos to all! :)

SS 6B-Lesson 2 Reading (2) and Lesson Check questions 1-7 due Tuesday.

REMINDERS:
*No school Monday due to Confirmation.
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th (Community Service opportunity-2 items=1 hour; up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22, 2019.

October 31, 2019
SS 6B-Lesson 2 Reading (2) and Lesson Check questions 1-7 due Tuesday.

REMINDERS:
*Students may dress down in black and orange tomorrow for Halloween. (No charge.) Students may also bring in a small treat or goodie bag.
*Friday is a full day of school. Grade 6 will host the school mass at 10:45. All are welcome.
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th (Community Service opportunity-2 items=1 hour; up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22, 2019.



October 30, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Have test signed
REMINDERS:
*Tomorrow is a full day of school. Grade 6 will host the school mass at 10:45. All are welcome.
*No School on Monday, November 4th due to Confirmation and Teacher Professional Day.
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th (Community Service opportunity-2 items=1 hour; up to 2 hours)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22, 2019.


October 29, 2019
SS 6A-Complete Lesson 1 Reading and Lesson Check questions if not done in class.
ELA 6-1 Journeys pgs. 22-24 in workbook. Define Lesson 3 vocabulary words.

REMINDERS:
*Students may dress down in black and orange on Thursday.
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th 
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22, 2019.


October 28, 2019
REMINDERS:
* Red Ribbon Week-Students may wear red accessories tomorrow to show support against drugs (ex: red ribbons, ties, hair bows). It's not a dress down day.
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th 
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd

October 25, 2019
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 2 (Knots in My Yo-Yo String) test Monday, October 28th. Review vocabulary, story content, and grammar (types of sentences, interjections, and punctuation of sentences)
REMINDERS:
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th 
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours). DUE BY MONDAY
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd
October 24, 2019
SS 6A-Lesson 1 Reading Checks (6 questions)
SS 6B- Page 51-Lesson Checks 1-5
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 2 (Knots in My Yo-Yo String) test next Monday, October 28th. Review vocabulary, story content, and grammar (types of sentences, interjections, and punctuation of sentences)
REMINDERS:
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th 
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*Friday-Dress Down Day ($2)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd


October 23, 2019
SS 6B-Lesson 1 Reading Checks (6 questions)
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 2 (Knots in My Yo-Yo String) test next Monday, October 28th. Review vocabulary, story content, and grammar (types of sentences, interjections, and punctuation of sentences)
6-2 Voyages pg. 160-161 (Ex. 1-3) 
REMINDERS:
* IOWA testing continues this week. 
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th 
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*Friday-Dress Down Day ($2)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd

October 22, 2019
Religion 6A-Chapter 1 & 2 Test tomorrow
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 2 (Knots in My Yo-Yo String) test next Monday, October 28th. Review vocabulary, story content, and grammar (types of sentences, interjections, and punctuation of sentences)
6-2 Voyages workbook pgs. 95 & 108
REMINDERS:
* IOWA testing continues this week. 
* Veteran's Day Service Project-Students are being asked to donate hats, scarves, and gloves for the veterans at Stony Brook Veteran's Home. Due by November 5th (Community service:2 items=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours)
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*Unity Day-October 23rd. Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.
*Friday-Dress Down Day ($2)
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd

October 21, 2019
Religion 6A-Chapter 1 & 2 test on Wednesday. Complete pg. 42 "Chapter 2 Test" if not done in class.
SS 6B-Complete vocabulary for Topic 2 Lesson 1 
ELA-6-1/6-2- Lesson 2 (Knots in My Yo-Yo String) test next Monday, October 28th. Review vocabulary, story content, and grammar (types of sentences- interjections and punctuation of sentences)
6-2 Complete Voyages pgs. 136-137 Ex 1-3
6-1  Complete Voyages pgs. 160-161 Ex 1-3 if not done in class. Voyages workbook pg. 108
REMINDERS:
* IOWA testing continues this week. 
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*Unity Day-October 23rd. Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.
*Trimester 1 Community Service (5 hours) is due Friday, November 22nd.

October 17, 2019
REMINDERS:
Tomorrow is our Adventureland trip! Students should wear their gym uniforms and have a pen or pencil to complete the labs after the rides. They may bring a small drawstring bag, but each student is responsible for his/her belongings. They may bring money for the candy shop as well.

 *Mrs. Fleetwood is still in need of a few Contact forms. Please send them in as soon as possible.
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*Trick or Trunk is tomorrow. Please send in any donations if possible.
*Unity Day-October 23rd. Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.

October 16, 2019
REMINDERS:
*Mrs. Fleetwood is still in need of a few Contact forms. Please send them in as soon as possible.
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*IOWA testing continues tomorrow. Please make sure you have a few #2 pencils, get a good night's sleep, and eat a good breakfast!
*Adventureland rescheduled for Friday, October 18th
*Trick or Trunk is Friday, October 18th. Please send in any donations if possible.
*Unity Day- Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.

October 15, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Get Lesson 3/4 quiz signed.  Topic 1 Test tomorrow. Go over the review information, and prepare for the written response questions. 
REMINDERS:
*The basic uniform must be worn; no more summer uniform. This also includes the gym and dance uniforms.
*NJHS Coat Drive. New or clean, gently used coats may be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*IOWA testing begins tomorrow. Please make sure you have a few #2 pencils, get a good night's sleep, and eat a good breakfast!
*Adventureland rescheduled for Friday, October 18th
*Trick or Trunk is Friday, October 18th. Please send in any donations if possible.
*Unity Day- Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.


October 11, 2019
SS 6A/6B-SS Topic 1 Test next Wednesday, October 16th. Go over review information, and prepare for the written response questions throughout the next week.
REMINDERS:
*As of Tuesday, the basic uniform must be worn; no more summer uniform.
*NJHS Coat Drive begins next Tuesday. New or clean, gently used coats can be donated. Students can earn community service hours for a donation. (1 coat=1 hour of community service; up to 2 hours).
*IOWA testing begins next week. Please make sure you have a few #2 pencils.
*Adventureland rescheduled for next Friday, October 18th
*Trick or Trunk is next Friday, October 18th. Please send in any donations if possible.
*Unity Day- Wear orange to support antibullying. Dress down.


October 10, 2019
SS 6A/6B-SS Topic 1 Test next Wednesday, October 16th. Go over review information, and prepare for the written response questions throughout the next week.
REMINDERS:
*Decade Day tomorrow
*IOWA testing begins next week. Please make sure you have a few #2 pencils.
*Adventureland rescheduled for next Friday, October 18th
*Trick or Trunk is next Friday, October 18th. Please send in any donations if possible.

October 9, 2019
SS 6A/6B-SS Topic 1 Test next Wednesday, October 16th. Go over review information, and prepare for the written response questions throughout the next week.
REMINDERS:
**DUE TO THE WEATHER,  THE ADVENTURELAND TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH. MAKE SURE TO ORDER OR BRING IN LUNCH FOR TOMORROW. 
Decade Day this Friday. Grade 6-80s

October 8, 2019
SS 6A-Lesson 5 Reading Check (2-pg 34 & 37) and Lesson Check questions (1-5)
SS 6A/6B-Topic 1 Test will be next week
ELA 6-1/6-2- Several students did not have their tests signed-make sure they are signed for tomorrow
ELA 6-1- Complete Challenge in Journeys wb pg 16 (in notebook, using all 5 words)
REMINDERS
Adventureland Thursday
Decade Day Friday (Grade 6-80s)

October 7, 2019
SS 6A/6B- Lesson 3 & 4 quiz tomorrow
ELA 6-1/6-2- Have tests signed
6-2 Complete Compare Texts, pg. 69
REMINDERS
Candy for Cancer donations due tomorrow (up to 2 hours of community service)
Adventureland Technology Day trip is Thursday. Students may bring a small drawstring bag with them if they would like. They are responsible for holding on to it in the park.
Friday is Decade Day-Grade 6 will dress from the 80s

October 4, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Lesson 3 & 4 quiz Tuesday, October 8th
REMINDERS:
Candy for Cancer donations due Tuesday (up to 2 hours of community service)
Adventureland Technology Day trip is next Thursday. Students may bring a small drawstring bag with them if they would like. They are responsible to hold on to it in the park.
Next Friday is Decade Day-Grade 6 will dress from the 80s 

October 3, 2019
SS 6A/6B- Lesson 3 & 4 quiz next Tuesday
ELA 6-1-Complete Comparing Texts pg. 69
ELA 6-2- Sports Poem in notebook
REMINDERS:
Mass time tomorrow has been changed to 9:30
12:00 dismissal tomorrow
Candy for Cancer donations due by next Tuesday (up to 2 hours community service)
Next Friday is "Decade Day"- Grade 6 students are being asked to dress in 80s themed clothes

October 2, 2019
SS 6A-Complete Lesson 4 Reading and Lesson Check questions 
SS 6A/6B-Several students did not bring in Lesson 1 & 2 quiz signed. It must be signed and handed in tomorrow. Lesson 3 & 4 quiz on Tuesday

REMINDERS:
Pet Pictures due tomorrow
12:00 dismissal on Friday
Candy for Cancer fundraiser (up to 2 bags of candy for 2 service hours)

October 1, 2019
SS 6A/6B-Please get quiz signed. 
6A-Define Lesson 4 Vocabulary words pg. 27 in your notebook. (Lesson words and academic vocabulary).
ELA-6-1 Complete Write About Reading pg. 65 in notebook

REMINDERS:
Pet pictures due Thursday
Candy for Cancer-Student Council fundraiser-Bring in a bag of candy, receive one hour of community service (up to 2 hours).

September 30, 2019

SS 6A- Complete Reading and Lesson Checks for Lesson 3 

REMINDERS:
Individual pictures will be taken tomorrow. Students may wear their uniform or dress up. 
Pet pictures due this week 

September 27, 2019

SS 6A-Lesson 3- Reading and Lesson Check questions, due Tuesday

REMINDERS:
Class Picture will be taken on Monday. Regular uniform, not gym uniform, should be worn
Individual Pictures will be taken next Tuesday. Students may wear their uniforms or dress up
Pet pictures are due Wednesday

September 26, 2019
ELA 6-1/6-2 Test on Lesson 1 tomorrow. Review vocabulary and story content from "School Story". There will also be questions on subject and predicate and revising sentences. 
REMINDERS:
Bring in pictures of your pets (by next Wednesday) for the pet collage, which will be displayed during mass next Friday.
Dress Down Day tomorrow, $2 donation
Class Picture will be taken on Monday. Students are to wear their regular uniforms, not the gym uniform.

September 25, 2019
SS 6B-Complete Lesson 3 Reading (3) and Lesson Check questions 1-6
ELA 6-1/6-2 Test on Lesson 1 Friday. Review vocabulary and story content from "School Story". There will also be questions on subject and predicate and revising sentences. 
ELA 6-2 Journeys workbook pages 9 and 11.
REMINDERS:
Dress Down Day on Friday-$2
Class Picture will be taken on Monday, September 30th. Regular uniform, not the gym uniform should be worn.
Individual pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 1st.

Reminders: 
Please have all books and supplies in by Monday at the latest.
Bring in a picture of yourself, your "hero",  and any other colored pictures for your All About Me.
Lunch program starts Monday. ALL LUNCHES NEED TO BE ORDERED ONLINE BY 8:30 AM. 
Aftercare program starts Monday. All students who will attend aftercare for the year need to bring in a note stating so as per Mrs. McMahon. Daily walkers need to send in one note for the year as well. 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
We have had a wonderful first few days in 6th grade!! It has been a pleasure getting to know all my new students. I am looking forward to a fabulous year! :)

Reminders: 
Please have all books and supplies in by Monday the latest.
Milk orders are due tomorrow.
Please bring in the Emergency Cards and the Health Survey if you have not already done so.
Please bring in a picture of yourself and your "hero" for your All About Me.