May 12-16, 2025

  UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• May 13 - Language Final; Science Test on Chapter 5

• May 12 - Lunch at El Bandidos (school transportation) 
• May 22 - End-of-Year party 
• May 23 - Awards
  
  
  and Last Day of School 

Week of May 5-9, 2025

 UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• May 6 - Language Quiz on Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections 
• May 9 - History Test 18 (final test) 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• May 12 - Lunch at El Bandidos (school transportation) 
• May 22 - End-of-Year party in the classroom 
• May 23 - Fun Day and Last Day of School 

Week of April 28-May 2, 2025

The end of year testing will be on the following days for elementary students:

Tuesday, April 29

Wednesday, April 30

Thursday, May 1

Tuesday, May 6

We are going to go watch The King of Kings on Friday morning. 

Permission forms and information were sent home last week.  

Forms and funds are due back by Thursday, May 5. 

No spelling or memory verse this week! 

Check back throughout the week for updates! 

Blessings for a wonderful Easter break! I will see you on April 22nd - our first achievement test day! 

April 7-11, 2025

UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• April 4 - HOMEWORK - Finish Science - page 231 (letters A and B); Complete History Test 13 Study Guide 
• April 8 - History Test on Mexico, Central America and the West Indies 
• April 9 - Psalm 23 Test; Science Test 7
• April 11 - Spelling List 29 Test 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 22 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

March 31-April 4, 2025

    UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• March 31 - Science Test on sections 4.1 - 4.4; Vocabulary List 17 Test  
• HOMEWORK - Math - page 343 (all); Science - CC4.5 (#1-9) on notebook paper
• April 1 - HOMEWORK - Math - page 344 (#4-12 only) 
• April 3 - HOMEWORK - Language - page 244 (all); History - Chapter 16 Check Up - pages 308-309 (Letters C,D,G) 
• April 4 - Psalm 23:6 Test; Spelling List 28 (#1-25) Test 
• HOMEWORK - Finish Science - page 231 (letters A and B); Complete History Test 13 Study Guide 
• April 8 - History Test on Mexico, Central America and the West Indies 
• April 9 - Psalm 23 Test 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 22 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

March 24-28, 2025

    UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• March 24 - Vocabulary Test; Science Test 
• March 25 - HOMEWORK: Complete Language pages 217 and 218 (on page 218 do not do the diagramming); Math page 217 (#1 and #3 black letters only); Science Quiz 13 (open book) 
• March 26 - History Chapter 14 Test 
• March 27 -HOMEWORK: History - read pages 280-283 and answer CC15D on notebook paper
• March 28 - Spelling Test on List 27 (#26-50); Psalm 23:5 Test 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 22 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

Homework for 3/20/25

Homework for 3/20/25

Bible - Be prepared to say Psalm 23:3-4 for a grade

Spelling - Test on List 27 (#1-25) 

Science - Complete Pages 176-177 (letters B and E) 

Reading - Be studying Vocabulary List 15 for test on Monday, March 24.  

Homework for 3/18/25

Homework for 3/18/25

Language - complete page 195 (Think C and Go Back #1 and #2) 

Science - Worksheet 12 and Quiz 12 (open book) 

March 17-21, 2025

   UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• March 19 - Vocabulary Test
• March 21 - Spelling Test; Psalm 23:3-4 Test 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• April 4 - Achievement Testing
• April 8 - Achievement Testing 
• April 10 - Achievement Testing 
• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 23 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

March 10-14, 2025

  UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• March 10 - Vocabulary List 13 test 
• March 13 - History Test on chapters 9-13; Language Test on Pronouns
• March 14 - Spelling Test on List 25; Psalm 23:1-2 Test; Science Test on sections 3.1-3.4 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• March 3 - DEAR Day - every student will need to bring a favorite book to class to read for 30 minutes 
• March 3-7 - Dr. Suess Week (see the graphic below for dress up theme days - this is optional) 
• March 13 - End of Third Nine Weeks
• April 4 - Achievement Testing
• April 8 - Achievement Testing 
• April 10 - Achievement Testing 
• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 23 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

March 3-7, 2025

 UPCOMING QUIZZES and TESTS:  

**Please check the blog often. Updates are made throughout the week. 

• March 7 - Philippians 2:4-11 test; Spelling List 24 (#12-35 only) test 
• March 10 - Vocabulary List 13 test 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• March 3 - DEAR Day - every student will need to bring a favorite book to class to read for 30 minutes 
• March 3-7 - Dr. Suess Week (see the graphic below for dress up theme days - this is optional) 
• March 13 - End of Third Nine Weeks
• April 4 - Achievement Testing
• April 8 - Achievement Testing 
• April 10 - Achievement Testing 
• April 14-21 - Spring Break (no school) 
• April 23 - Achievement Testing 
• April 29 - Achievement Testing
• April 30 - Achievement Testing 

Week of 2/24/24

Homework for 2/24/25

• Complete page 159 (Think E) 

Upcoming Tests and  Quizzes

• Wednesday, February 26 - Language Test; Geometry Quiz on pages 167 and 169
• Thursday, February 28 - Science test on chapters 1 and 2
• Friday, March 1 - Philippians 2:11; Spelling List 23; History Test on chapter 12

Please check back often. More will be added as we work to catch up. 

Have a great day! 

Snow Packet for 2/21/25

 

IMPORTANT!

Please refer to the snow packets below for work that needs to be completed and turned in whenever we return. Also, we had a history test scheduled for Wednesday. I told the class on Tuesday, if school was canceled due to snow, we would take our history test the day we return. Please remind your students to study for this test. We will take it, along with the Philippians 2:10 and our spelling test the day we return. 

Snow Packet for 2/20/25

 

Snow Packet for 2/19/25

 

Homework for 2/14/25

Homework for 2/14/25 

Bible - Study Philippians 2:10 test on Friday, February 21. 

Spelling - Study list 21 test on Friday, February 21.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 10 Test on Tuesday, February 18. 

Science - Study for Test on Tuesday, February 18. 

A special thank you to all those who blessed me with such sweet gifts for Valentine's Day! You surprised me and made my day so much brighter! I truly appreciate it! 

Spirit Week festivities will continue on Saturday in the new gym. See the main page of the school website for details! Come be a part of the excitement! 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Snow Packet for 2/11/25

 

Homework for 2/10/25

Homework for 2/10/25 

Bible - Study Philippians 2:9 test on Friday, February 14. 

Spelling - Study list 20 test on Friday, February 14.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 10 Test on Tuesday, February 18. 

Math - page 150 (black letters only) 

Science - Complete Worksheet #5

February 10-14 is Spirit Week. Please see the graphic below for each day's theme dress. 

Homework for 2/7/25

 Homework for 2/7/25 

Bible - Study Philippians 2:9 test on Friday, February 14. 

Spelling - Study list 20 test on Friday, February 14.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 9 Test on Monday, February 10. 

February 10-14 is Spirit Week. Please see the graphic below for each day's theme dress. 

Homework for 2/4/25

Homework for 2/4/25 

Bible - Study Philippians 2:8 test on Friday, February 7. 

Spelling - Study list 19 test on Friday, February 7.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 9 Test on Monday, February 10. 

History - Complete Quiz 21 (open book) 

Math - Page 132 (# 4 and #5 - black letters only) 

Homework for 2/3/25

Homework for 1/28/25 

Bible - Philippians 2:8 test on Friday, February 7. 

Spelling - List 19 test on Friday, February 7.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 9 Test on Monday, February 10. 

History - Read pages 175-179; answer CC 10B questions in history composition notebook. 

Math - 

• Complete page 129 #1-3 (all) and #5 (all) 
• Complete page 130 #7 (all) and #9 (all) 

Weekend of 1/31/25

Bible - Philippians 2:8 Memory Verse test on Friday, February 7. 

Reading Vocabulary Test on Monday, February 3. 

Spelling List 19 (words 1-35) on Friday, February 7. 

Please check the blog daily. We are still catching up from worked missed in December and January. Updates for assignments and tests/quizzes are made frequently. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Homework for 1/28/25

Homework for 1/28/25 

Bible - Philippians 2:7 test on Friday, January 31. 

Spelling - List 18 (#26-50) test on Friday, January 31.

Reading - Study for Vocabulary List 8 Test on Monday, February 3. 

Science - Study for Test on sections 1.5-1.8 on Friday, January 31. 

History - Study for Chapter 9 Test on Wednesday, January 29. 

Homework for 1/27/25

 Homework for 1/27/25 

Bible - Philippians 2:7 test on Friday, January 31. 

Spelling - List 18 (#26-50) test on Friday, January 31.

Language - Test on Verbs on Tuesday, January 28. 

Reading - Begin studying for Vocabulary List 8 Test on Monday, February 3. 

Science - Complete Quiz 4 (open book). 

History - Study for Chapter 9 Test on Wednesday, February 5. 

Homework for weekend of 1/24/25

Homework for weekend of 1/24/25 

Bible - Philippians 2:7 test on Friday, January 31. 

Spelling - List 18 (#26-50) test on Friday, January 31.

Language - pages 135 (Think E) and 136 (Think A,B and C) 

Science - Worksheet 4 -identify the type of pine trees (open book) 

Homework for 1/23/25

 Homework for 1/23/25 

Bible - Philippians 2:6 test on Friday, January 24. 

Spelling - List 18 (#1-25) test on Friday, January 24.

Science - Quiz 3 (open book) 

Snow Packet #2

 Snow Packet #2 for January 21, 2025

There is a Remote Learning form below that needs to be signed by a parent and turned in with all work. You are welcome to print the picture below and return it. If you do not have a printer, every student has been given two blank Remote Learning forms. Simply write the assignments below on the form and return it. 

Students were instructed to take home all books needed for the assignments below. 😀

IXL Links for Language: 

VIDEO: This video will review what you have learned about singular, plural and possessive nouns. 

https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/identify-and-correct-errors-with-plural-and-possessive-nouns?showVideoDirectly=true

SKILL: After watching the video, please complete this skill to 80%. 

https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/identify-and-correct-errors-with-plural-and-possessive-nouns

IXL Links for Math: 

VIDEO: This video will teach you to how to find a percentage illustrated by a graphic. 

https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/what-percentage-is-illustrated?showVideoDirectly=true

SKILL: After watching the video, please complete this skills to 80%. 

https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/what-percentage-is-illustrated

Homework for 1/17/25

Homework for the weekend of 1/17/25 

**As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday, January 20, 2025 due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

Bible - Work on memorizing Philippians 2:6 for a test on Friday, January 24. 

Language - Complete pages 127 and 128 (Think D and Think E). 

Spelling - Study list 18 (#1-25) for test on Friday, January 24.

Science - Chapter Check Up pages 64-65 (Letters B and D). 

Snow Packet #1

Snow Packet #1 for January 16, 2025

There is a Remote Learning form below that needs to be signed by a parent and turned in with all work. You are welcome to print the picture below and return it. If you do not have a printer, every student has been given two blank Remote Learning forms. Simply write the assignments below on the form and return it. 

Students were instructed to take home all books needed for the assignments below. 😀

IXL Links for Language: 

VIDEO: This video expounds upon the lesson we had on verbs yesterday. It is very important that you watch the video. 

https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/choose-between-the-past-tense-and-past-participle?showVideoDirectly=true

SKILL: After watching the video, please complete this skill to 80%. 

https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/choose-between-the-past-tense-and-past-participle

 

Homework for 1/14/25

The following are assignments that some students did not get finished in class, as well as some suggestions for material students should be studying for upcoming tests. 

• Bible - Keep memorizing Philippians 2:5 for test on Friday, January 17th. 
• Spelling - Keep studying for test on List 17 (#1-20) for test on Friday, January 17th. 
• History - Complete pages 147-148 (letters C and D). 
• Math - page 116 (#6 A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I) 
• Science - Finish reading pages 6-9 and answer comprehension check 1.1 in your science notebook. 

Homework

Over the next few weeks, you can expect more homework than usual. This is due to the class time we missed during the Christmas play as well as the inclement weather. Both of these events have occurred back-to-back, and while we can't change that, we can adjust our routine to make up for the deficit. 

I will do my best to list each night's homework on the blog to assist families in completing work at home. 

Homework for 1/13/25

• Bible - Begin memorize Philippians 2:5. Students will say this verse for a grade on Friday, January 17, 2025.
• Spelling - Copy List 17 (words 1-20 only) one time. Most students completed this in class; however, if they did not, they will need to complete it at home. 
• History - Complete Quiz 16. This is open book and should be returned on 1/14/25. All students will need to do this. 
• Language - complete page 115 (think C). All students will need to do this. 
• Math - page 114 (#6 A, B, C, D, E) and (#7 - letters A and B) 

Non-Traditional Learning Assignments for January 10, 2025

 

Non-Traditional Learning Assignments for Friday, January 10, 2025.

Hello, sixth grade!

⛄I miss you and hope you are staying warm and cozy!⛄

Please complete the following assignments and be prepared to turn them in whenever we return to school. Late assignments cannot be accepted, as the second nine weeks ends on January 13, 2025.

👉These assignments will be graded.👈

👉Please log into your IXL account before clicking on the IXL links. 👈

If you have any questions, please send me an email.

 

Bible

Please continue memorizing Philippians 2:4.

Students will say the verse for a grade on Monday, January 13, 2025 or on the day we return.

**Also, for today, please copy the verse one time, and then write in your own words what the verse means.**

“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”  - Philippians 2:4

 

Spelling

Please continue practicing these words. We will test on the Monday, January 13, 2025 or on the day we return.  

**For today, choose five words and write them in a complete sentence. Please highlight or underline the spelling word in your sentence. You may only use one spelling words per sentence; thus, you will write five sentences.**

Words with “sent” or “sens” – meaning “to feel, sense or be aware”

Sentimental

Resentment

Dissension

Sensitive

Sensory

 

Words with “struct” – meaning “to build”

construction

instructor

obstructed

construct

destruction

Words with “-ic” suffix – meaning “like, pertaining to”

Capitalistic

Democratic

Acrobatic

Heroic

Metallic

 

Language

1.     Please watch the following video on using commas.

 https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/commas-with-direct-addresses-introductory-words-interjections-and-interrupters?showVideoDirectly=true

 2.     Please complete to 80% accuracy the following assignment. (I have also “assigned” this skill in IXL for all students.)

 https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/commas-with-direct-addresses-introductory-words-interjections-and-interrupters

 

Math

1.    Please watch the BOTH of the following videos on line graphs.

VIDEO ONE - https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/create-line-graphs?showVideoDirectly=true

VIDEO TWO -  https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/interpret-line-graphs?showVideoDirectly=true

 

2.    Please complete to 80% accuracy the following assignments. (I have also “assigned” these skills in IXL for all students.)

SKILL ONE -  https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/create-line-graphs

SKILL TWO - https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/interpret-line-graphs

  

Reading

Click on the link below to read the following article about Saturn’s rings disappearing in 2025. Then, use a piece of paper to write 5 facts from the article.

 https://www.dogonews.com/2024/9/17/saturns-rings-will-briefly-vanish-in-2025

 

For Fun

Click on this link for a fun surprise!

https://www.dogonews.com/2021/3/18/eight-year-old-sets-guinness-world-record-for-solving-three-rubiks-cubes-simultaneously