Monday - Gym
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday - Computer
Thursday - Music, Spanish
Friday - Library

Dear Families,

Advent is here!
As we prepare during this Advent Season, the 6th graders are practicing for the Christmas concert. We look forward to their performance. 
The Christmas Concert is Wednesday 12/19 at 6:30pm!  

Advent blessings,
Mr. Semple


Upcoming events:


Wednesday 12/19 - Christmas Concert at 6:30pm
Thursday 12/20 - Early Dismissal 12:10pm

 

Monday:
Advance Math -  p.236 #1-15 all
Science - Read pp. 18-25, Answer #1-5 on p. 25.
ELA - Start Get to 30! Activities.

Tuesday:
ELA - Practice Book pp. 65-66
Science - Particle Pen Pal Assignment.


Wednesday:
ELA - Think and Respond #1-5 on p. 364, Prepare for Thursday Reading Test. 
Science - Finish Chapter 1 Reading Guide.
Santa's Workshop - Bring Money for buying gifts.


Thursday:
ELA - Finish Get to 30! Activities, Prepare for Friday Spelling Test
Advance Math - p. 242 #1-19 odd. Prepare for Chapter 5.1-5.4 Quiz.
Science - Prepare for Chapter 1 Electricity test.

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1. necessary
2. sheriff
3. surround
4. mattress
5. pattern
6. cannon
7. compass
8. official
9. embarass
10. caterpillar
11. oppose
12. difficult
13. assist
14. fulfill
15. procession
16. wheelbarrow
17. toboggan
18. colossal
19. possess
20. forbidden

Mission

To ensure your child receives the best academic and spiritual education rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. 

Philosophy

Each student will benefit from a variety of teaching techniques, 
such as:
Cooperative Learning
Integration of Technology
Individual Projects
Learning Centers
Up-to-Date Educational Resources

Class Rules

The students and I agreed that we need to adhere to the following rules to maximize the amount of learning and enjoyment experienced in class this year. These rules are based on this theme, “Treat others as you would have them treat you.”

• Agree to be safe
• Agree to value and support each other
• Agree to give and receive honest feedback
• Agree to to let go and move on

Absence

If a student is absent, all homework and worksheets will be put on their desk to complete upon their return.  A student has two days to complete missed work before they begin losing recess and/or getting notification to parents.

Homework Guidelines

If a student’s homework is incomplete or very sloppy it will be returned to complete or redo during recess time. If this becomes habit, the student will lose the entire recess. Parents will be notified after the 3rd missed assignment. All homework will be posted on the school website each day so that parents can keep track of student’s assignments.

Expectations

Grades will be based on:
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Notebooks
Homework
Observations
Participation in Class
     

Grading

A 93-100
B 85-92
C 75-84
D 70-74
F 60-69
     

Grading Percentages

40% - Tests
30% - Quizzes
15% - Classwork
15% - Homework
     

Homework Grading

Check ++  105
Check+     100
Check         85
Check-        70
Check - -     60


Tutoring

Tutoring will be available to students who need additional help.
When:  Tuesdays 2:20-3:20 P.M.

Contact Information

Email address: ssemple@trentoncatholic.org
Phone number 609-586-5888 ext. 233
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you

• Textbook Website
• Reading Resources
• Spelling and Vocabulary Lists - cut and paste the link below.
  • http://www.pierz.k12.mn.us/elementary/media%20center/reading/6th.html
• Reading Stories Audio
• Vocabulary for Success

Textbook Website
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=ark&wcsuffix=0099&area=view
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=ark&wcsuffix=0099&area=view


Math Games/Review Mr. Naussbaum
Cool Math
Decimal Place value games
Game1
LotsofDecimals
Expanded Form
Decimal Game
Pac man Math

Divisibility Game

Divisibility

Prime/Composite


Negative Numbers
Walk the Plank
Race Time
Fruit Shoot
Football Integers
Integer Basketball
Racing Integers
Grade or No Grade


Geometry Games

In Religion class this year, students will be studying the seven sacraments.  For each sacrament the students will complete readings, projects, watch videos and reflect in their prayer journals.  Throughout the year students will use their prayer corner in the classroom to post prayers for friends and family members.  Students will also use their prayer corner to spend some quiet time with the lord.  

The seven sacraments the students will be studying this year include: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Confirmation and Anointing of the Sick.
 
Sixth Grade Religion

Textbook website
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_comp/?state=NJ
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_comp/?state=NJ

Build a Circuit
http://thefusebox.northernpowergrid.com/page/circuitbuilder.cfm
http://thefusebox.northernpowergrid.com/page/circuitbuilder.cfm