6th Grade Newsletter (December 2017)
Dear 6th Grade Families, Below you will get information about what your scholars are doing in each class and what events the whole grade can look forward to. Please enjoy! | |||||||||
Class to Class - What’s Being Learned in the 6th Grade Hallway | |||||||||
ELA - Mr. Pearsall - jpearsall@motthall2.org 6R/6B - Ms. Nam - kkim@motthall2.org We will continue to use the skills we’ve learned during our Notice and Note boot camp while we begin to read The Outsiders by S.E.Hinton. | |||||||||
Math - Ms. Tapada - etapada@motthall2.org 6R/6B - Mr. Kahan - jkahan@motthall2.org This month we are beginning to explore the foundations of Algebra: exponents, order of operations, and variables. We are currently wrapping up our exponents and expressions unit, and we will be finishing December with a STEM-themed movie, Hidden Figures. Next up: solving equations! | |||||||||
Science - Ms. Acevedo - yacevedo@motthall2.org 6R/6B - Ms. Nam - kkim@motthall2.org Scholars are wrapping up with the energy and energy resources unit. They are currently working on relating forms of energy to nonrenewable and renewable energy resources. Their task is to research the renewable/nonrenewable resources to determine advantages and disadvantages they have, especially in regards to the environment. There will be a unit test on Monday, December 18. | |||||||||
Social Studies - Ms. Breach - lbreach@motthall2.org 6R/6B - Mr. Kahan - jkahan@motthall2.org Students have started their research projects on Ancient India. The project will culminate in a PowerPoint presentation. Parents and guardians will receive invitations to the presentations which will take place between December 18-20th. | |||||||||
Message from Ms.Robbins (School Counselor) jrobbins@motthall.org | |||||||||
Dear Parents and Scholars:
Mott Hall II will be taking part in our 1st fundraising campaign for hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. I am thrilled to announce that Mott Hall II's, hurricane committee, will be running Operation Agua campaign. We will be discussing this drive during assemblies this week. Most Puerto Ricans are still without power and more importantly, without safe, clean drinking water. Many are forced to drink contaminated water, even drinking from toxic sites. But WE can help provide clean drinking water to those who desperately need it. Through the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), program, "Every Drop Counts," we can bring water relief and purification systems to Puerto Rican families. Please find a flyer attached with all the information you need to raise awareness and most importantly money, for these families. Every coin and dollar counts, and nothing is too small of an amount. ***100% MONEY RAISED, GOES TO THE PURCHASE AND TRANSPORT OF FILTERS!! The Campaign: Every Drop Counts
Thank you! Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at jrobbins@motthall2.org.
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On the Calendar - Upcoming Events
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Reminders & Suggestions
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Sincerely, 6th Grade Team (Acevedo, Breach, Kahan, Nam, Pearsall, Tapada) |