From the class bloggers
By Yuan and Max (notes added by Mrs. R.)
We got to sing this week on Friday. (outside on the hill) And it was fun
for everyone because it was the first time and we got to play with Magnets
and we learned a lot! Also we finally did our Memory test. Art was so fun
because we got to look at cool art things. (artist study of M.C. Escher)
The volleyball team lost their first game, but are playing the same team
next week. I hope next week will be fun!
From Mrs. R. -
Midquarter is upon us next Monday. It’s amazing how well students have transitioned into our
school routine and adapted to all of our changes. I am loving this class and the fun discussions
coming in every subject. “Making Friends” was our 2nd step topic as we practiced empathy
and listening skills in giving advice to kids struggling with making friends. They already asked to
do roleplay skits! In Social Studies we are beginning to discuss different thematic maps and have
had a great talk about regions in U.S. and Canada - Learning a lot from our new student!
Science saw more with Electricity including a Zoom interview with a guest speaker from Cuivre
River. And this week, all on their own, the class started a recess version of Zion’s Got Talent.
The whole class was involved!
Some things to note academically - Tests or quizzes have occurred in each subject in the last 2
weeks.You should be seeing these come home in Friday papers today. Monday evening would be
a good time to get on Sycamore with your child, celebrate successes and set goals. As you look
through Friday papers together, ask what they are most proud of or excited about. A goal could be
following directions more carefully, asking questions, or using neat handwriting. Tests and grades
are one measure of your child’s progress. They can be an indicator of study skills and organization,
as well of stronger/weaker areas in their learning. But grades are not a measure of who we are -
we are children of God and we receive our worth in Him!!
Other assessments in Friday papers: On Wednesday, students took the STAR reading assessment.
This helps us see where a student may need more support in reading. We will take this again in
January and May, but it is NOT used to determine Accelerated Reader choices in 6th grade. Our
Literature text is our challenge read - A.R. is designed now for the “dessert” reading, so it’s OK if
books are not in the STAR reading level range.
Math classes also joined Prodigy Math today. Look for a parent letter. I recently learned about this
wonderful site for math review from our 4th grade teachers. Prodigy gives game motivated math
practice over grade level curriculum and helps identify individual gaps in math learning.
Parent can sign up for reports
Students ALL start a year or more below grade level (so don’t panic when that report says
they are working at a 4th or 5th grade level)
Prodigy is free, but also offers a paid tutoring service
Prodigy is available from home too! Encourage your child to try it.
Thanks for all of your support so far this year. If you want to touch base with me about your child,
please let me know. Waiting until our conference in October at the end of the quarter is not ideal if
we can address a question sooner! Contact Mrs. Donner for specific English, Spelling, or Science
questions.
Zion's Got Talent - they even had "judges"
Girls took over the Bobcat pit today
Our 2nd step topic
Thanks photographer, Heidi, for catching math centers last week!
So where's that mask? We eat our snack during work time or our lesson 3rd hour.
