Week 1 in 6th Grade Science

Hi Parents,

Hope you all had a nice holiday weekend.

The 6th graders survived their first  week in middle school with flying colors.  We reviewed what I call the "First Day of School" or FDOS.  Some of the things we covered for survival were lockers, schedules, safety, homework rules, portfolios, and using our IPADs to name a few.  Then we did our "Classmate Search" to sharpen their prior knowledge and a fun way to review what they will be studying this year.  The kids ended the week by working on their IPADs to re-create the atom from their prior knowledge.

Something New:  My office hours are on Friday from 3:30 to 4:30. 

Something Old:  I am very flexible so you and/or your child can meet with me any day either before or after school (except Wed during Science Olympiad.)   My only request is to give me two days notice and what you would like to talk about so I can prepare. 

I also offer a lunch time study session during recess/lunch in which I encourage your child should take advantage of.  My only criteria is the kids need to let me know two days in advanced and they need to come to the class with written questions about what they don't understand.  I do not reteach the lesson/unit.

Here's to a great school year.

Thanks
Mr T