Novel Unit
We are in the midst of reading Among the Hidden, a novel that explores the issue of what would life be like if the government enforced a population control law limiting families to 2 children. This is a good introduction to population issues we are learning about in Social Studies as well as being a fascinating book to read. Our novel will conclude this week with students creating powerpoint presentations teaching the novel and their own creative twists to the plot.
News, News and More News
BOOK ORDERS may still be placed online Saturday 12/11. See our class website for the activation code.
QUARTER ENDS Tuesday, December 21. - Students, be sure if you have been absent that you are checking with EACH teacher to be sure that work is caught up.
LAST DAY for AR TESTS is Friday, Dec. 17
FIELD TRIP IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY-
Jan. 14 - drama: "The Giver" at Washington University. This is a morning field trip. I am looking for 1 more parent to attend with us.
Feb. 4 - Hidden Valley Ski Trip - Eureka, MO. This is an exciting PE opportunity we have in 6th grade. Further information will come home in January. Click here: Ski Trip 2010 for an information sheet and details about how to dress for cold weather. You may wish to take advantage of after Christmas sales for new gloves, etc.
SPECIAL EVENTS DEC. 20 - Geography Bee 9:00 a.m.
Guest Speakers : St. Peters city planners will be here to wrap up our S.S. study of Urban Growth
CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC. 21 Our room moms have planned a special Christmas party to include a pizza lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Remember there is also NOON dismissal that day.
SPANISH - 3rd QUARTER - When we get back from Christmas break, 3rd quarter will begin. 6th graders will have a Spanish class 2 periods a week. We welcome Senora Carla Rutledge as our instructor.
COLLECTIONS END - Thank you for all of your support of our Phil's Friends Drive and collection for staff gifts. If you still had something to contribute, please send it in on Monday.
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