Dental Screening

If you do not wish to have your child participate in the free screening tomorrow, please fill out the form that went home last Thursday.

Food Drive

Can you believe we only have four days left until Christmas break?! That also means we only have four days to collect as many food items for the food drive as we can. All the food collected in the sleigh will be taken to Eleanor's Pantry in Elwood.

MSGBB

Please have your uniforms washed and returned to me by Tuesday afternoon!

Extra Credit

Students have an opportunity for 15 points extra credit for the second quarters grade. Today we did an IDL, experimenting with bubble gum. They need to create and carry out their own science experiment with gum. They know the details, so I will let them share with you what they are responsible for. They may need different types of gum for this activity. I told them I can provide "Extra" or "Dubble Bubble" gum if they need it, but if they want to use other types of gum they need to purchase it on their own. This is due on Friday, but if they can turn it in by Wednesday I will give them 3 additional points. They may work with a friend, sibling or you! :) Have fun and ENJOY!

Science Vocabulary/Test

Students received their chapter 2 (unit B) science study guide on Friday. Their test will be this Thursday ( Dec 16). I told the students last week and I have reminded them again today that they have 2 additional vocab words, ion and acid rain. (both in lesson 4)  Keep in mind that the vocabulary is always due the day of the test so that they can study the words in preparation for the test.

Math Test

Our chapter 9 math test will be Wednesday. Please have your child study the different types of transformations.

MSGBB

We will play Troy on Thursday in the DVL tournament. (4:00 at Wathena)

Math & Science Tests

I mentioned on the newsletter that we will only have one more math test and one more science test before Christmas break. I am not sure on the two dates yet but I do know they will both be next week.

Math Test - Thursday

Our chapter 8 Math test will be on Thursday. In addition to the usual test, students will be expected to construct a congruent line and angle using their protractor and compass.

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving with the long weekend! We are using our compasses and protractors a lot this week, so if your child does not have one yet, please send one with them.

Wrapping Paper

On Monday we will be wrapping boxes for the food drive that begins the week after Thanksgiving. If you could spare any left over wrapping paper for the boxes, we would greatly appreciate it. We do not need much, just enough to wrap one box for each elementary classroom. The sixth grade students will be collecting food from their Red Ribbon Week classroom each morning from November 29 - December 17. Just like in years past we will fill a sleigh with the food items brought by the students. There is a small prize for the class who brings the most items. 

Book Drive

If you have any books that you will not be needing anymore, the freshmen class are collecting them for a book drive. Any books would be appreciated.

Compass and Protractor

Almost all of the students have these tools here, this is just a reminder for the students who still don't have them at school.

MSGBB

We leave at 2:45 for our game at JCN tomorrow.

Math

I assigned the math project today and students received a copy of the rubric. Let this be fun! :)

P 33

I did not take the worksheet, P 33 for a grade. I gave the students who turned it in 5 points out of 5 points for participation. We will go over the entire worksheet on Monday together.

Math Project

Next week I will be assigning a fun project in math. Students will be bringing out their creative side to draw a picture that needs to contain, points, lines, planes, line segments, rays, parallel lines, intersecting lines and different types of angles. They will have a full week to complete this project and they will have plenty of time in class to work on it, but students are not limited to working on it at school only. They may take it home if they wish. Later today I will be uploading the rubric for this project on my website.

Tools

Next week students will need compasses and protractors for math class. If your child does not have both of those tools with them at school, could you please send them with your child next week.

Math Test - Monday

We have our final test over fractions on Monday (11-15). This will include multiplying and dividing fractions along with cross canceling in a multiplication problem.

MSGBB

The bus leaves for Valley Falls tomorrow at 2:30.

Science Vocabulary

Along with the test on Friday, vocab and the G.O. will be due. Many students have already completed the vocabulary portion.

Study Guides will go out today!

Chapter 1 Science Test (Unit B)

Our first test for physical science will tentatively be Friday next week (Nov 12). This will be a regular test, as opposed to the last test we had which was just a vocabulary test.

MSGBB

We will depart from the school today at 2:30 and it will be the same for our game next week at Valley Falls. The following week we will leave at 2:45 for JCN.

New Teacher Pages

Check out our new teacher websites! Click on the following link to access my website. http://www.usd486.org/webpages/alorenz/index.cfm

It is not complete yet, but you may use this to access our weekly newsletter.

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes have been once again rescheduled for Wednesday, November 10th. This will be the same day we will take middle school basketball pictures.

Chapter 6 Math Test

We will have our Chapter Six Math Test on Wednesday (November 3). This is over adding and subtracting mixed numbers and estimating as well.

MSGBB

Pictures for basketball will be November 3rd (Wednesday). Make sure that uniforms are washed and presentable. Please hang them up so that we can eliminate wrinkles in the fabric.

Additional Vocabulary Words

In addition to the words on the class newsletter, we have four more. Those are: excretion, respiration, internal stimulus and external stimulus. Those words may not be found in the glossary but you will find them within chapter 3.

MSGBB

I have been told that our shirts will be done at 5:00 on Wednesday. If that is the case I will get t-shirts to the girls on Thursday morning and they may wear them that day. Our game on Thursday will be at Troy (5:00).

Halloween Party

Many of the students are looking forward to Halloween coming up! Our Halloween party will be Friday, October 29th at 2:00. Students cannot wear costumes to school, but they can change into them during the party. Students may bring treats for their class if they wish. If they want a drink, that is fine but please be sure that it has a screw-on lid. Please feel free to email me with any questions about the Halloween party!

Red Ribbon Week

As most of you know we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week the final week of October. I have listed below, what will happen each day.

Monday: 6th grade will tie ribbons on vehicles.
Tuesday: Wear red for the picture.
Wednesday: Bring a photo of your pet and/or donate pet food, treats or toys.
Thursday: Wear your favorite boots.
Friday: Wear your favorite team jersey.

We hope everyone participates. There will be prizes given throughout the week!

Next Week...

We will have a Math test on Tuesday and a Science test on Friday. Please keep in mind that the Science test is just a vocabulary test this time.

MSGBB

We will not have practice on Friday (tomorrow), but we will have an OPTIONAL shoot around from 10:00 to 11:00.

No School

No school tomorrow, October 22nd.

MSGBB

The bus will leave for ACES at 3:15 on Thursday.

Missing Assignments

All missing assignments are due on Thursday by 3:15.

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes were originally planned for tomorrow (Oct 20) but have been canceled. They will be rescheduled after students receive their packets.

MSGBB

Because the cheerleaders will need go to the football game, we will end practice early at 4:30 this afternoon.

Extra Credit

I will be assigning an extra credit report today. It will be worth 20 points! Students must read a book about one of the planets and write a summary. It is not required but please encourage your child to take part in this, it can make a huge impact on their grade.

MSGBB T-Shirts

Please remember to send your money and order form to school. I would like to place the order tomorrow but I can't do that until I have all the orders. Also, please be sure to make checks out to Wathena High School. Thanks! :)

Vocab and Graphic Organizer

Science vocabulary and graphic organizer are due Friday before the test. There are 20 vocab words, those can be found on the student news letter. You may access this through the school website.

Tests for next week...

Next week we will have a Math test on Wednesday and a Science test on Friday. Please have your child practice their math and review their science terms, study guide and notes.

JHGBB Reminder

Practices will go until 5:30 this week. Please notify me if you know your child will not be there.

Science Test

Our Chapter 2 Science test will be next week. I am not sure which day yet, but it will be towards the end of the week. I will notify you when I know which day exactly.

Farm Day

I have been asked by a few people about farm day that is next week. Sixth grade will NOT be going on this trip, rather the Symphony on Thursday.

Symphony

Most students have turned in their permission slip and money for the Symphony next Thursday (October 7), but if your child has not turned that in yet, please do so by Monday. The cost is five dollars and we will be gone for most of the afternoon.

Reminder

Please don't forget to send the permission slip and money with your child for face painting on Friday.

Chapter 3 Math Test

We are shooting for Friday, for our chapter 3 math test. It will be over adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.

Face Painting

Permission slips went home today for face painting. Unlike years past, you must sign a permission slip for your student to get their face painted. Please fill the form out and send the correct amount of money with your child. Homecoming is next Friday (Oct. 1) and our class will get their faces painted at 9:00.

No School

There is no school tomorrow, have a FABULOUS three day weekend!

PTO Reminder

We only have four members of PTO within our class. Please support our school and join! PTO does many great things for our kids. You only have 8 days to help your students' class win the PTO competition. The cost is $6 to join.

Conferences

Don't forget about parent teacher conferences, Tuesday and Thursday this week! :) If you need to change your day or time please contact Phyllis in the office.

Math Test

We will have a Chapter 2 Math test on Tuesday. Please have your student's go over the material for at least 20 minutes before the test.

No School

There is no school tomorrow, September 17th.

Science Vocabulary

Vocabulary is due on Thursday before we take the science test. There are three additional vocab words that are not highlighted in the book. Those words are: pseudopod, flagella and guard cells. Those words and their definitions are in their science notes.

PTO

Through the end of September we are in competition to see which class can get the most parents in PTO. The dues for PTO are $6. If you joined last year, you will want to join again this year, as it is an annual fee rather than a one time fee. The class with the most parents in PTO will receive an ice cream party!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Going home with students today is their time for conferences. Conferences are scheduled for next week on Tuesday and Thursday. If your time or day will not work, please contact Phyllis in the office to make changes.

Science Test

Just a reminder... Chapter 1 science test will be on Thursday. Study guides went out today but are not homework.

T-Shirt Orders

The High School cheerleaders will be collecting orders on Monday for T-Shirts!

Science Vocab

Next week we will begin preparing for the first Science test. There are several vocabulary words that go along with the first chapter. It would be a great idea for students to begin studying those words.

Pictures

Just a reminder! Pictures are tomorrow, September 2!

Welcome

It is the beginning of a new school year and we are doing our best to get into the swing of things! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.