A Flashback to Poetry

Here are a few pictures of our Autumn Poetry! Sorry for the late picture post!

Choose Kind

We have just completed the book Wonder. The students have taken a pledge to be responsible for kindness towards others. 

Egyptian Inspired Art

It has been a wonderful couple of months in 6th grade! We haven't had the chance to post pictures of projects for a while, but here is our Egyptian Art projects inspired by the ancient civilization itself!

December Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes is using the Envision Math Program as well as the Aleks Math program to teach math topics. Students are also working on becoming Math Fact All Stars! In addition, the Math Skill Test is given periodically to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! I will make an adjustment for the holiday break. Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! 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. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. This month we are writing a Christmas Story for the town newspaper. The genre of this story is a Narrative and requires students to complete a sequence chart to organize their writing. All narrative stories will be graded using Utah Compose, and the best parts of each story will be combined with the help of Mrs. Miller into one story that will be published in the December newspaper. Please watch for this, so you can read our combined story! We are also working on a group writing project to practice expository essay writing.

Language Arts: We will be using the online program IXL to practice Language Arts Skills. Students will receive certificates for completing and mastering language arts concepts using this program.

Science And Social Studies: Mr. Barnes will be teaching science topics and Mrs. George will be teaching Social Studies. The focus for Social studies this month is Ancient China and Ancient India.

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!

*We are will be practicing our school Christmas program throughout the month. The Christmas Program will be held on Dec. 19 with a Matinee at 1 and a night performance at 7. Our program will be held at the MHS gym.

*Winter Vacation will be Dec. 23-Jan 2. School will resume Tuesday Jan. 3.

*Second Quarter will end Jan. 13.

*Spotlight: Emily S 12/9, Corbin C. 12/31, Mattie H. 12/31, Alyssa S 6/20. (I will send home more information when it is your student’s turn to be spotlighted in class!)

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: SELF DISCIPLINE

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

November Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes is using the Envision Math Program as well as the Aleks Math program to teach math topics. Students are also working on becoming Math Fact All Stars! In addition, the Math Skill Test is given periodically to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! I will make an adjustment for Thanksgiving Break. Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! 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. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. This month we are writing a Christmas Story for the town newspaper. The genre of this story is a Narrative and requires students to complete a sequence chart to organize their writing. All narrative stories will be graded using Utah Compose, and the best parts of each story will be combined with the help of Mrs. Miller into one story that will be published in the December newspaper. Please watch for this, so you can read our combined story!

Language Arts: We will be using the online program IXL to practice Language Arts Skills. Students will receive certificates for completing and mastering language arts concepts using this program.

Science And Social Studies: Mr. Barnes will be teaching science topics and Mrs. George will be teaching Social Studies. The focus for Social studies this month is Ancient China and Ancient India.

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!

*School picture RETAKES will be Nov. 8.

*There will be a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Friday Nov. 11.

*We will watch The Lion King play at BHS on Nov. 16.

*Our first term PRO Assembly will be Tuesday Nov. 8 at 2:15.

*Thanksgiving Vacation will be Nov. 23, 24, and 25. NO SCHOOL on these days!

*Spotlight: None this month. (I will send home more information when it is your student’s turn to be spotlighted in class!)

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: SELF DISCIPLINE

*Book Orders this month are due Friday NOV. 11. If you would like to order online, please enter the following code: HCFMF

If you order using a check, please send your order form and payment to school in a sealed envelope with your student’s name on the front!

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

October Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes is using the Envision Math Program as well as the Aleks Math program to teach math topics. Students are also working on becoming Math Fact All Stars! In addition, the Math Skill Test is given periodically to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! I will make an adjustment for Harvest Holiday. Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! 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. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. We will be writing an expository essay.

Language Arts: We will be using the online program IXL to practice Language Arts Skills. Students will receive certificates for completing and mastering language arts concepts using this program.

Science And Social Studies: Mr. Barnes will be teaching science topics and Mrs. George will be teaching Social Studies. The focus for Social studies this month is ancient Egypt.  

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!

*Vision screenings will be held Oct. 5.

*School pictures and picture day will be held Oct. 11.

*There will be NO school October 21, 24, 25, and 26 for our Day Between the Quarters and Harvest Holiday.

*First term ends October 20! Look for grades coming home as this date becomes closer!

*There will be a Character Assembly on Oct. 20.

*Our first class read-a-thon is scheduled for Friday Oct. 28, pending missing assignments. This will be a flashlight read-a-thon. Students may bring a pillow, blanket, snacks, and a flashlight to read. NO colored drinks please!
*Grandparents Day and the school Book Fair will be on Oct. 28. 

*Red Ribbon Week is tentatively scheduled for the week of Oct. 31.

*We will celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31. Room mothers will be contacted for our class party soon!

*SEPs will be Tuesday Nov. 1. A date and time for your appointment will be sent home when this date becomes closer.

*There will be a , "Say NO to drugs" assembly on Nov. 3 at 1:30. 

*Spotlight: Presley W. 10/6, Brenda M. 10/10 (I will send home more information when it is your student’s turn to be spotlighted in class!)

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: RESPONSIBILITY

*Book Orders this month are due Friday Oct. 7. If you would like to order online, please enter the following code: HCFMF

If you order using a check, please send your order form and payment to school in a sealed envelope with your student’s name on the front!

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

September Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes is using the Envision Math Program as well as the Aleks Math program to teach math topics. Students are also working on becoming Math Fact All Stars! In addition, the Math Skill Test is given periodically to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! 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 (connect ed)! 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. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will begin to practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing.

Language Arts: We will be using the online program IXL to practice Language Arts Skills. Students will receive certificates for completing and mastering language arts concepts using this program.

Science And Social Studies: Mr. Barnes will be teaching science topics and Mrs. George will be teaching Social Studies. The focus for Social studies this month.

This month is Mesopotamia and ancient civilizations of the world.

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!

*There will be no school on Monday Sept. 5 for Labor Day Holiday!

*The beginning SAGE Interim Test will be administered the second and third week in September.

*There will be a Character Assembly at 2:15 on Sept. 22.

*There will be an internet Safety Assembly on Sept. 27.

*Spotlight: Kevin H. 9/10, Harley T. 9/16, Lesvia S. 9/18, (I will send home more information when it is your student’s turn to be spotlighted in class!)

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: RESPECT

*Book Orders this month are due Friday Sept. 9. If you would like to order online, please enter the following code:

HCFMF

If you order using a check, please send your order form and payment to school in a sealed envelope with your student’s name on the front!

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

Book Report Art!

We have completed our term book reports! Students are required to draw the cover of their book as part of the project! Their art is incredible! Good job!

 

April Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes will be working on Envision Math Topics, Math Fact All Stars, Aleks Math, and the Math Skill Tests to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! They need to be STUDYING THE WORDS BEFORE FRIDAY TESTS!

Reading: We will be reading the basal and working on fluency, comprehension, text structure 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 have a parent sign on their reading record.  Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their reading record sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will also continue to practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. We are now reviewing Expository and Argumentative Writing for the upcoming SAGE test!

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 for reading are entered into the students reading grade for that term! They need to be reading!

*The 4^th Grade Utah History Program is scheduled for March 17 at Beaver High School at 7:15.

*We have started a new Tiger Paw Quest! There will be a field trip for students who complete all the requirements!

*There will be a Clark Planetarium Assembly on April 4.

*THE SCIENCE FAIR WILL BE APRIL 5!

*There will be an early out professional development day on Friday April 8. School will dismiss at 12:00.

*The 2^nd grade World Fair is April 12 at 1:30.

*Preschool Registration will be April 15 at 1:00.

*STUDENT BOOK REPORTS ARE DUE APRIL 15! REMEMBER THE COVERS ARE DUE APRIL 8!

*The 6^th Grade Field Trip will be April 19!

*There will be a Character Ed. Assembly April 21.

*The Kindergarten Play will be April 22 at 10:30.

*The 5^th Grade Field Trip is April 28.

*May 4 is the Gillins Dairy Field Trip!

*May 6 is the school CARNIVAL!

*Spotlight: George Group: Rhyder A. 4/4 Fernando 4/19

                   Barnes Group: Trayson H. 4/8

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: Citizenship

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

larry.barnes@beaver.k12.ut.us

*I have attached a free book coupon from Scholastic. To order on line, please go to scholastic and use our class code: HCFMF

Start Thinking About Graduation!

*It’s time for the 6^th Grade students to start creating their end of the year slide show for our Graduation! Please send 2 photos of your 6^th grader to school ASAP! One photo needs to be a baby picture and the other needs to be a current picture of your student! We will also accept any other photos that have been taken throughout the students’ time at school. I am looking for a lot of group photos showing the kids doing various school and extracurricular activities to add to the slide show! The more pictures the better the slide show is!

SAGE Testing!

The following is a list of the dates the 6^th grade will be taking their end of year SAGE Test! We have worked SO hard to prepare for this test! Please make sure your student gets a good rest and a healthy breakfast on the morning of each test! We are so excited for them to show off what they know!

April 7: Writing

April 14: Writing

April 15: Writing Make Up

April 26: ELA (Reading)

April 29: ELA Make Up

May 2: Math

May 6: Math Make Up

May 11: Science

May 12, 13: Science Make Up

Celebrate Dr. Seuss!

March Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes will be working on Envision Math Topics, Math Fact All Stars, Aleks Math, and the Math Skill Tests to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. I will make an adjustment for Spring Break! Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! They need to be STUDYING THE WORDS BEFORE FRIDAY TESTS!

Reading: We will be reading the basal and working on fluency, comprehension, text structure 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 have a parent sign on their reading record.  Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their reading record sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will also continue to practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. We are now reviewing Expository and Argumentative Writing for the upcoming SAGE test!

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 for reading are entered into the students reading grade for that term! They need to be reading!

*The District Spelling Bee is Tuesday March 8! Good Luck Spellers!

*The 4^th Grade Utah History Program is scheduled for March 17 at Beaver High School at 7:15.

*The Fifth Grade Hope of America Program is scheduled for March 17 at Beaver High School at 6:00.

*Spring Pictures will be March 18.

*There will be a Spy Hop Assembly on March 23.

*Third Quarter ends March 24! GRADES WILL BE COMING!

*The Day Between Quarters will be March 25! NO School for students on this day!

*Spring Vacation will be March 28, 29, and 30! NO School on these days!

*The PRO Assembly for third term will be March 31 at 2:15.

*There will be a Character Ed Assembly on March 24 at 2:15.

*There will be a Clark Planetarium Assembly on April 4.

*THE SCIENCE FAIR WILL BE APRIL 5!

*Spotlight: George Group: Kinley C. March 10.

                   Barnes Group: None

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: Citizenship

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

larry.barnes@beaver.k12.ut.us

THE MARCH BOOK ORDER IS ATTACHED! TO ORDER PLEASE SEND THE ORDER FORM ALONG WITH A CHECK MADE TO SCHOLASTIC TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, MARCH 18, OR LOG ON TO THE SCHOLASTIC WEB PAGE AND USE THE CODE HCFMF TO ORDER!

Happy Valentine's Day! We LOVE 6th Grade!

February Newsletter

Curriculum

Math:  Mr. Barnes will be working on Envision Math Topics, Math Fact All Stars, Aleks Math, and the Math Skill Tests to check for student growth.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so students need to be prepared with the assignment done! I will make an adjustment for the President’s Day. Students have access to their spelling lists located in the SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! They need to be STUDYING THE WORDS BEFORE FRIDAY TESTS!

Reading: We will be reading the basal and working on fluency, comprehension, text structure 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 have a parent sign on their reading record.  Make sure your student is doing 20 min of reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their reading record sheet.

*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.   

Writing: We will practice the writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated into this subject. We will also continue to practice the Four Square Method of organizing writing. We are currently working on argumentative writing. We will also begin reviewing for the Writing part of the SAGE test, which is coming soon!

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 for reading are entered into the students reading grade for that term! They need to be reading!

*The school Spelling Bee will be held Thursday Feb. 4 at 1:00! Good Luck to all who are involved!

*Valentine Cookie Grams are available to purchase at the office for $1!

*We will have a class Valentine’s Day Party on Friday Feb. 12! Students need to bring a decorated Valentine box along with Valentine’s for each member of their class! I have attached class lists, so students can address their Valentines!

*There will be an Early Out Professional Development Day on Feb. 5. Students will dismiss school at 12:00 on that day!

*President’s Day is Feb. 15. NO SCHOOL on this day!

*Mrs. George will be back in the classroom on Feb. 16!

*Kindergarten Registration will be held Tues. Feb. 16 at 9:00 a.m.

*There will be a Character Ed Assembly on Feb. 25 at 2:15

*SEP Conferences are scheduled for March 2! More information will be coming as this date approaches!

*Spotlight: George Group: Teresa G. 2/12, Keith D. 2/16, Christian R. 2/26

                   Barnes Group: Ethan V. 2/5, Will W. 2/8, Kydon D. 2/9, Jake D. 2/16,  

*Please take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!

*The Character Trait this month is: Fairness

sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us      Phone: 386-2822

Miranda Williams: Miranda.williams@beaver.k12.ut.us

THE FEBRUARY BOOK ORDER IS ATTACHED! TO ORDER PLEASE SEND THE ORDER FORM ALONG WITH A CHECK MADE TO SCHOLASTIC TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, FEB. 12, OR LOG ON TO THE SCHOLASTIC WEB PAGE AND USE THE CODE HCFMF TO ORDER!