Curriculum
Math: Mr. Barnes is working in Topic 1: Numeration.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually
be every Friday. This is also the day that ALL spelling practice work MUST be
turned in for full credit! I will make an adjustment for Labor Day. Students
have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on
their Wonders Web site! They need to be STUDYING THE WORDS BEFORE FRIDAY TESTS!
Reading:
We will be
reading the basal and working on fluency, comprehension, and text analysis. Remember
that each Wednesday is BASAL HOMEWORK NIGHT! Students need to bring their basal/Chrome
Book home to reread the story and write a summary on their planner sheet. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of
reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet. Parent
signatures earn 3 extra credit points!
*Each
week, students who complete their reading with 5 parent signatures, turned in
ON TIME, will receive 1 Read to Ride ticket for the end of the year bike
drawing.
Language
Arts: We
will be working on Unit 1: The Sentence.
Writing: We will practice the
writing process, and six +1 traits of writing. We will also practice the Four
Square Method of organizing writing. We will preview the three types of essays
required for sixth grade: Expository, Argumentative, and Narrative. We will be
taking a writing Pre Assessment this month.
Announcements
*
Students are expected to earn 60 AR points throughout the
course of this year. To meet this goal, students must read a total of 15 points
per term! Points will be awarded for reading in the TEST section of the reading
grade!
*Please
make sure to return all school paperwork with signatures!
*MES
will be doing the Tiger Paw Quest this year! More information will be coming as
this gets under way!
*There
will be a MES pep rally on Sep. 1 at 2:15.
*Hearing
screenings will be Sept 3.
*Internet
Safety Assembly will be Sept. 3.
*There will be NO School Sept. 7 for Labor
Day!
*Spotlight:
Brandon 8/27, Cole 9/5, Spencer 9/12, Jossie 9/12, Statler 9/12, and Paige H.
9/23. Please complete a 5 slide presentation on yourself to share with the
class. You may also bring treats on the day we celebrate you! This is optional!
*Chrome
books are being administered. Please take great care in handling and charging
the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case
CHARGED to school EVERY day!
*The
Character Trait this month is: Respect
*I
have attached the first newsletter! If you would like to order books, please
send a check payable to scholastic along with your student’s order in an
envelope to school. Book orders are due by Friday Sept. 4!
sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us Phone: 386-2822
Here is a link to the presentation I did at Back To School Night if you need to access it!
Back to School Presentation
Here is a link to the presentation I did at Back To School Night if you need to access it!
Back to School Presentation