Monday, December 21, 2009

Monday, December 21, 2009

Remember: Christmas Around the World and Luncheon are Tuesday!

8:25 Planner, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
On Monday and Tuesday, Honor sent letters to her friends at 6th-grade camp. She mailed 12 of the letters on Monday and 18 of them on Tuesday. What percentage of the letters did she mail on Monday?
Grid: 32/38
Fun Math
9:00 Sing-In
9:30 Math (cont.)
10:00 DOL/Quick Write
DOL
1. we have lain these tiles good said mr james
2. yes he had trouble learning russian but he had none with french
10:35 Recess
10:50 Stories
11:15 Game Rotations
12:15 Europe Clues
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Europe Clues
2:30 Exit

QUICK WRITE
At what age do you think children are the cutest to watch at Christmas? Explain.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009

Reminder: Our Christmas Around the World will take place Tuesday, with a holiday luncheon to follow at 12:30. See the note sent home yesterday for more information.

8:25 Planner, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
Justin had $14,500. He spent 45% on a sailboat and 25% on a jet ski. He put the rest in savings. How much money did he spend on the sailboat?
Grid: 16/28
Fun Math
10:00 FR/Quick Write
10:35 Recess
10:50 Stories
11:15 Game Rotations
12:15 Europe Clues
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Last minute questions
1:30 Block 3 Science Test
2:30 Exit
FR
In colors I’m various
A chameleon in change;
Through stars, crowns and diamonds
I take a wide range.
Then leaving the treasures
Of nobles and kings,
I turn me to flowers ,
And humbler things.
I’m uniform always
And that you’ll think strange;
For one so capricious,
an instant will change.
What am I?

QUICK WRITE
What's your favorite holiday commercial or advertisement? Describe it.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

8:25 Planner, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
Clinton sold 400 packages of cookie dough for his school fundraiser. He sold 20% on Monday, 30% on Tuesday, 30% on Thursday, and the rest on Friday. How many packages of cookie dough did he sell on Thursday?
Grid: 35/80
Correct Chptr 11 Mastery Test A
HW: Chptr 9 Mastery Test A
10:00 Music
10:35 Recess
10:50 DOL/Quick Write
11:00 CDs
11:45 Write about heat
12:15 Lunch
12:45 Mrs. Van Hook
1:05 Last minute questions
1:30 Block 3 Math Test
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. he is the shorter boy on the basketball team but he can jump as high as anyone
2. one of the students are writing a long poem entitled keys to happiness
QUICK WRITE
In your opinion, what would the ultimate winter wonderland look like?
REMINDERS:
Book Report Game due Friday!
Christmas Around the World due Tuesday
Bring food for luncheon on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Notice: I am concerned with the general quality of work that has been turned in the past few weeks. Some students seem to think "good enough" is just right. I put them on notice that when I see their work I expect it to be the best they can do, and that quality will count toward points. I can no longer accept shoddy workmanship.
Thanks! Mrs. Cameron

8:25 Planner, Roll
9:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
In a 6th grade class of 120 students, everybody played 1 sport. Of all the students, 25% played basketball, 15% played soccer, 20% were swimmers, 15% ran cross country, and the rest played baseball. How many students were either baseball players or swimmers?
Grid: 58/60
Correct Chptr 8 Mastery Test A
HW: Chptr 11 Mastery Test A
10:00 DOL/Quick Write
CD stories
10:35 Recess
10:50 Europe clues
11:15 Mysteries of Egypt
12:05 Write about sound
12:38 Lunch
1:30 Performance--surprise!
2:30 Exit

DOL
1. al is more tall than jerry but al always sets in the front row
2. we seen the following things at the memorial day celebration a parade a band concert and a talent show
QUICK WRITE
If you were in charge of hiring a department store Santa, what quality or ability above all others would you look for in the applicants? Explain.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

8:25 Planner, Roll
9:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
Harold collected 360 stamps during his trip to Europe. He collected 35% of his stamps in Scotland, 15% of his stamps in Ireland, 25% of his stamps in Italy, and the rest in Greece. How many more stamps does he have from Scotland than from Greece? You may not use a calculator.
Solve with model drawing.
Grid: 15/60
Correct Chptr 13 Matery Test A
HW: Chptr 8 Mastery Test A
10:00 DOL/Quick Write
Prepare for LA Block 3 Test
10:35 Recess
10:50 Listen to CD for expression
11:15 Mrs. Van Hook
12:05 Write about light
12:38 Lunch
1:30 Block 3 L/A test
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. they have wrote to me and carrie from scotland
2. if i could of spoke german would prof granley have hired me
QUICK WRITE
You must add a new pair of reindeer to Santa's sleigh-pulling team (the load's a little heavier this year). What would you you name the two newcomers? Explain for each one.
REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Game due this Friday!
CR/Timeline due today!
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break. If you have changed your mind about doing one, please return the folder and assignment.
Choir concert at Heritage will be this Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15. Remember: black pants or skirt, black shoes, white shirt with collar, Santa hat (if you have one)

Monday, December 14, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009

Parents,
We have decided to have an Italian luncheon on Tuesday, December 22. I will have lasagne and breadsticks. I will also provide the plates and cups, etc. I have asked the students to supplement with other items that might go well with lasagne. I'm thinking carrots, celery, fruit, treats, etc. Mrs. Nay has volunteered to help organize the table and get kids fed. Thanks Mrs. Nay.
Students who do all of their Read and Responds this week and next will not have to do them over the break.

8:25 Planner, Roll
9:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
A total of 24 out of 40 sixth graders buy hot lunch each day. What percent of these students do not buy hot lunch each day?
Grid: 48/90
Review Block 3 practice test
HW: Chptr 13 Mastery Test A
10:00 DOL/Quick Write
Prepare for LA Block 3 Test
10:35 Recess
10:50 Correct DOLs
11:30 Spelling
11:45 Nutrition
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Countries of Europe
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. they have wrote to me and carrie from scotland
2. if i could of spoke german would prof granley have hired me

QUICK WRITE
You must add a new pair of reindeer to Santa's sleigh-pulling team (the load's a little heavier this year). What would you you name the two newcomers? Explain for each one.

REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Game due this Friday!
CR/Timeline due Tuesday
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break. If you have changed your mind about doing one, please return the folder and assignment.
Choir concert at Heritage will be this Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
Remember: black pants or skirt, black shoes, white shirt with collar, Santa hat (if you have one)

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

8:25 Planner, Roll
8:30 Choir
9:00 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
There were 4 times as many turtles as manta rays at the zoo aquarium. If there were 60 turtles, what was the ratio of turtles to the total of turtles and manta rays?
Grid: 27/42
Correct New book 120-121, 1-13 (not 3,10)
Review Block 3 practice test
9:30 Mrs. Graham
10:00 Prepare for LA Block 3 Test
Finish story meetings
11:00 Record stories
FR and Quick Write
Test study
Turn in DOLs and Quick Writes
Mummiforms up
12:00 Heat
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Countries of Europe
2:30 Exit
FR
How do snowmen get around?
QUICK WRITE
If you were given the assignment to decorate a store window for Christmas, what would it look like? Describe it.
REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Get going on your game. It's due Friday the 18th.
CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon. Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

8:25 Planner, Roll
8:35 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
There were 3 times as many children as adults at the school book
fair. If there were 81 children, what was the ratio of adults to total attendees at the book fair?
Grid: 34/42
Correct New book 120-121, 1-13 (not 3,10)
Take Block 3 practice test
10:00 Music
10:35 Recess
11:00 Library
12:00 Get stories ready for turn in
12:15 Lunch
12:45 Mrs. Van Hook
1:35 Countries of Europe
2:30 Exit

DOL
1. sallys mother should of brang those letters to me
2. there father mr gonzales is going to louisville kentucky tomorrow
QUICK WRITE
What aspect of preparing for Christmas do you like the most? Explain.
REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Get going on your game.CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon. Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

8:25 Library,Planner, Roll
8:35 Math Warm-up
To begin with, the ratio of chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles and oatmeal cookies was 2 : 5 : 7. During the class party 12 chocolate chip cookies, 24 snickerdoodles, and 36 oatmeal cookies were eaten. Now the ratio is 1 : 3 : 4. How many cookies were there before the party began?
Grid: 19/76
Correct old book 195A, 205A, 209A
Work with graphs
HW:New book 120-121, 1-13 (not 10)
10:00 DOL & Quick Write
10:20 Mrs. Van Hook
11:10 Read and discuss heat
12:00 Get stories ready for turn in
12:38 Lunch
1:30 Choir
2:00 Europe
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. while i am laying in the sun i might as well right a letter
2. has he brung an papers home asked mother
QUICK WRITE
In terms of overall size, how large (or small) do you envision Santa's workshop? Explain your reasoning.
REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!Get going on your game.
CR/Timeline due December 15Christmas Around the World due 12/22I
ndependent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon.Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
Tisha and Megan have the same number of stickers. If Tisha gives 1/3 of her stickers to Megan, what will the ratio of Tisha's stickers to Megan's stickers be?
Grid: 36/63
Correct 76, 10-32 (not 27)
Appropriate measure
HW: 195A, 205A, 209A
10:00 DOL & Quick Write
10:35 Recess
11:00 Read and discuss heat
12:00 Begin countries of Europe
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Mrs. Van Hook
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. food costs have raised this year said mr lopez
2. yes we will be visiting some english and french people
QUICK WRITE
If you had to ascribe an age to Santa Claus based on how old you think he looks, what age would you give him? Give your reasons and examples.
REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Get going on your game.CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon.
Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Monday, December 7, 2009--Pearl Harbor Day

We were talking about service in class, and Haley suggested we contribute nice used items for the Christmas Box House here in Ogden. We all thought that was a great idea, and have started a collection area. Please send any items with your child, and Haley's mom has volunteered to make sure they are taken to the Christmas Box House for us. We will be collecting all week.

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
To begin with, Brenda and Nancy each had 50 Husky Bucks. After Brenda gave some tokens to Nancy, the ratio of Brenda's tokens to Nancy's tokens was 1 : 3. How many tokens did Brenda give to Nancy?
Grid: 18/40
Metrics PowerPoint
HW: new book 76, 10-32 (not 27)
10:00 DOL & Quick Write
10:35 Recess
11:00 Responder Quiz
12:00 Heat activity
12:38 Lunch
1:20 Finish Tut
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. you're sister sat the table and your to wash the dishes
2. tell them boys that theyll camp ride horses and sail boats on their vacation
QUICK WRITE
Think about this before you answer: At Christmastime, which do you honestly enjoy more--giving or receiving? Give an example.

REMINDERS
No specific reading genre for December, and no book report. Merry Christmas!
Report genre for November is MYSTERY! Due 12/18. Get going on your game.
CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon. Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Friday, December 4, 2009

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
To begin with, the ratio of Jesse's money to John's money was 3 : 9. After John spent 1/3 of his money and Jesse spent $21, John had 3 times as much money as Jesse. How much money did Jesse have at first?
Grid: 65/70
Correct 290-291, 10-40
Practice measurement
Quiz
10:00 DOL & Quick Write
10:35 Recess
10:50 Science video
11:30 Review Sound
11:45 Tut
12:38 Lunch
1:20 RAT
2:30 Exit
FRIDAY'S RIDDLE
The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who uses it doesn't know it. What is it?
QUICK WRITE
What would you choose as an international symbol for the word Christmas? Describe in detail, and possibly sketch.
REMINDERS
Report genre for November is MYSTERY! Due 12/18. Get going on your game.
CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.
I will be collecting DOLs and QuickWrites soon. Make sure they are up to date and complete.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
The ratio of Dalia's books to Marcus's books was 1 : 2. After Dalia bought 24 books, the ratio became 2 : 1. How many books did Dalia have to begin with?
Grid: 50/95
Correct 224 C
Practice measurement
HW new book 290-291, 10-40
10:00 Music
10:35 Recess
10:50 DOL & Quick Write
Read Science 42-47
11:30 Science-Sound
Read 42-47
12:05 Lunch
12:45 Mrs. Van Hook
1:35 Tut
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. the oil from that there sinking tanker has began to cover the beach
2. me and my brother enjoyed reading big red a unusual Book
QUICK WRITE
What is the first Christmas you can remember? What specific aspects of it do you recall?
REMINDERS
Report genre for November is MYSTERY! Due 12/18. Get going on your game.
CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE AT 6:15.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD ASSIGNMENT

On Tuesday, December 22, our class will host the other three 6th grade classes. Our students will have researched how Christmas is celebrated in the countries they have been studying. If their countries are not Christian, they will research winter festivals and celebrations. They should find pictures or artifacts to help them explain the celebration. As students from the other classes file through, our students will stand at their desks and explain the customs, using pictures and artifacts. It would be highly effective, but not mandatory, if our students could wear something similar to the traditional dress of their countries.
We will host the other classes in the morning, and would like to hold a luncheon/social hour for the afternoon. We would love to have parents bring food in for the luncheon. We will need main dishes as well as vegetables, fruits, drinks and treats. Right now we're leaning towards Mexican food, but I'll keep you posted on that. Watch the blog for exact information. Because of state statutes, all food must be prepared in a state approved facility, so it cannot be prepared at home.
We are excited about the day, and welcome parents to come watch your children teach about their countries.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
Catherine and Sandra each baked some cookies. To begin with, the ratio of Catherine's cookies to Sandra's cookies was 2 : 3. After Sandra gave 1/2 of her cookies to Catherine, Catherine had 28. How many cookies did Catherine have at first?
Grid: 16/44
Correct 218 all
Do Liquid Measurement Sheet
HW old book pg. 224 C
10:00 Avi
10:35 Recess
10:50 DOL & Quick Write
King Tut
12:00 Science-Sound
Read 42-47
12:38 Lunch
1:30 Choir
2:00 King Tut
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. us girls is going to susans slumber party tonight
2. the safe at the hilton hotel was stole last night
QUICK WRITE
If you could hire a skywriter to write a special Christmas message in the sky over your city or town, what would it be?
REMINDERS
Report genre for November is MYSTERY! Due 12/18. Get going on your game.
CR/Timeline due December 15
Christmas Around the World due 12/22
Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

8:25 Planner, Pledge, Roll
8:30 Math Warm-up
MATH WARM-UP
Cedric and Doug each had an equal amount of money. After Cedric spent $35 and Doug spent $28, the ratio of Cedric's money to Doug's money was
2 : 3. How much money did each boy have at first?
(3 Huskie Bucks to anyone who can solve this with Singapore Math.)
Grid: 24/30
8:40 Assembly
9:15 Correct At-Home Measurement
9:30 Liquid Measurement wksht
HW: old book page 218 all
10:35 Recess
10:50 DOL & Quick Write
Go over LA Block 2
Begin 1-act plays
12:00 Science-Sound
12:38 Lunch
1:40 Mrs. Van Hook
2:30 Exit
DOL
1. if you give the puppy to pam and i well see that its taken home
2. the panthers tigers cubs and lions will still play baseball however
QUICK WRITE
How many new words can you derive from the word Christmas? You need not use all the letters. (Ex: The word his.)

REMINDERS:Report genre for November is MYSTERY! Get going on your game.
Famous People Country Report is due today
Change: Independent projects (Egypt) won't be due until Monday, January 4, 2010, the day we return from Winter Break.
Choir concert at Heritage will be Wed., December 16. PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE HERE.