For the week of March 5th - 8th

For starters, remember this is a four day week.  There is no school on Friday.  However, Mrs. Warr and I will be at the Edwards 14 theater on Cassia St. to see a Wrinkle in Time for anyone who wants to join us.  This means siblings, parents and grandparents are also welcome to join.  Please remember this is NOT a school sponsored event.  You are responsible for your child's ticket, snacks and ride to and from the theater.  Mrs. Warr and I also have meetings scheduled before and after the movie at work so we will not be able to stay and wait for late parent pickups.  It is highly recommended to purchase tickets online prior to the show.  It is opening day and tickets will go fast.  I checked tonight and the Edwards 14 theater has not posted showtimes yet.  As soon as they do, I will send an email and post to Edmodo.  We are shooting for around noon. 

What you can expect this week:
Monday, March 5th - Skate Night at the Roller Drome from 6-8pm 

Thursday, March 8th - Quarter 3 Ends.  Grades will be updated fully by Thursday, March 15th. Book orders due! 

Friday, March 9th - No school/ Wrinkle in Time


Reading
We just finished Literature Circles and are moving into individualized book reports, along with I-SAT test prep. Book reports will be due the Friday after spring break.  Click the link below to see the book report format.  Book orders will be sent home on Monday and due on Thursday. 

How to Write a Great 6th Grade Book Summary

Lit Circle Presentation - Wrinkle in Time

Lit Circle Presentation - Westing Game

Lit Circle Presentation - 6th Grade Nickname Game

Lit Circle Presentation - Frankenstein

Lit Circle Presentation - Bridge to Terabithia

Science
We are currently working on calculating density for regular prisms.  Students were tasked with a density project last week that is due Tuesday.  From there we will work on calculating density for irregular shaped objects. 

Double checking measurements

Using the triple beam balance

Solving unknown densities

Math
We are knee deep in Topic 10 - Ratios.  Later this week, the class will explore ratios as fractions and ratios as decimals.  Our unit test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 15th.