TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students completed & corrected a Punctuation Dialogue handout; some students shared the written introduction (revealing Setting, Characters, and Conflict) of their Greek myths; rest of class was devoted to working on tonight's HW---completed rough drafts
• MATH   review for Test
• MUSIC 
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: class read p.251 "Gospel of Life: A Letter to the Church"; 
• O for OUTSTANDING DAY!!! (students received prizes for being Outstanding)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.13, L.3 together

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: FINISH rough draft of Greek Myth (aka. Gods Rule the Classroom)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.13, L.3 and do CYP/mwa online quiz (submit to Google Classroom)
• MATH (8:00 class) Chp 6 Test  (9:00 class) Chp 7 Test

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted 5x each and Myth Story Planning Grid; lesson and practice in Writing Dialogue; student took notes on techniques for starting a story and began their myths
• MATH (8:00 class) reviewed percent problems Test on thursday (9:00 class) reviewed circle graphs Test Thursday
• PE
• RELIGION: pp.135-137 "Caring for the Earth"; students conferenced to discuss "normal" ways we abuse natural resources 
• LITERATURE
• THE RENAISSANCE FAIR 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.13, L.1-2, Ch.15, L.1 Quizzes; time to work on Myths or Polis items
• SCIENCE worked on review page 260

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• N for "No Homework" Day.  -__- (no comment)

TODAY IN 6A:

• STUDENT COUNCIL INSTALLATIONS
• ENGLISH: U.13 Spelling Pretest + 5x
• LITERATURE: students created & discussed Venn Diagram comparing The Taliban to The Nazis; class read from pp.62-78 in I Am Malala
• SPANISH

• SOCIAL STUDIES: students were broken into their Greek city-states, given Polis Identities, and worked to create a chant; Ch.15, L.1 Quiz
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: complete "Story Planning Grid" WITH SIGNIFICANT DETAIL for your God's Rule the Classroom Greek Myth
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.13, L.2 The Rise of the City-States and do p.368, CYP and mwa-5132 (submit to GC)

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: U.13 Vocabulary Test; introduction to GOD'S RULE THE CLASSROOM long-term assignment (writing Greek myths)
• MATH
• LITERATURE: I am Malala (class read Ch.6-9)
• ART
• RELIGION: S.21 Open Book Assessment 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ancient Greece map; when finished, students were allowed to begin weekend HW
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: finish STORYBOARD (Setting, Main Characters, Conflict) for God's Rule the Classroom
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish coloring & labeling "Ancient Greece" map; read Ch.13, L.1 and do p.362 CYP and PM online quiz (mwa-5131) and submit to GC

MONDAY IS M for "MIX-MATCH DAY"

(aka. Ugly Free Dress Day)

TOMORROW IS L for Lollipop Day 

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: excellent representation from 6th Grade!!
• ENGLISH: Greek Mythology Today
• MATH (8:00 class) notes on Percent of a Number  (9:00 class)  corrected previous Homework
• PE
• LITERATURE: class started I AM MALALA (read Ch.1-5) and worked on Pakistan/United States Timeline 1947-Current
• SOCIAL STUDIES: 6B class read Ch.15, L.1
• SCIENCE Read pgs 252-255

6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: review online for Ch.13 Vocab Test
• RELIGION: review Study Guide for S.21 Religion Assessment
• SOCIAL STUDIES: complete Ch.15, L.1 CYP questions and MWA online quiz for Greek Mythology & Religion; submit both separately to GC
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 314 1-8 (9:00 class) accelerated math
• SCIENCE pg 255 1-3

TOMORROW IS K for Kindness Day!

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: students did U.13 Vocab "Completing the Sentence" and corrected/recorded; class submitted Greek Mythology HW and worked on completing a simple webquest; class ended with Joke Time (J for Joke Day)
• MATH
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: Art Print--Therese of Lisieux and p.249 "A Young Women Who Listened to God"
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students presented outlines & rough drafts of Hinduism/Buddhism Compare and Contrast Essay Assessments for peer review; time given at end of class to make corrections and submit to GC for a grade 
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Mythology Webquest; go online to review U.13 Vocab words
• RELIGION: finish S.21 Study Guide and submit to GC
• SOCIAL STUDIES: make necessary corrections/improvements to Outline AND STEPS Essay, then submit both documents to GC

Tomorrow is J for JOKE Day! 

(Bring a good one to share)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: corrected U.13 Vocabulary & worked on "Synonyms/Antonyms"; Intro to Greek Mythology--notes, video clip, and handout
• MATH (8:00 class) corrected HW and took Quiz  (9:00 class) corrected HW and took notes on Circles
• PE
• STAR MATH TEST
• RELIGION: class read pp.123-125; given time to complete St. Benedict of Palermo card
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Students worked on Hinduism vs. Buddhism Compare & Contrast Essay Assessment
• SCIENCE worked on sketch of rivers/glaciers

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Synonyms & Antonyms; COMPLETE Greek Mythology handout
• SOCIAL STUDIES: write Compare & Contrast OUTLINE (Hinduism & Buddhism) and Rough Draft (of 5 paragraph essay)---BOTH PRINTED AND BROUGHT TO CLASS.
• MATH (8:00) pg 308 39-47  (9:00 class) pg 385 1-22

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: audio-Intro to U.13 vocabulary words; students were introduced to the skill of "Graphic Note-taking" and give 30 minutes to begin creating graphic notes on Greek Topic
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on percent of a # (9:00 class) took notes on congruency
• LITERATURE: 6A and 6B gathered to watch video clips introducing Malala Yousafzai; students begin self-reflection/Pakistani research pre-reading activities
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: p.121 Who was St. Benedict of Palermo? 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Introduction to Ancient Greece
• SCIENCE went over  outdoor ed test

6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: finish U.13 "Choosing the Right Word"; finish Graphic Notes for Greek Research Topic
• LITERATURE: finish 1st two handouts (NOT THE TIMELINE)
• RELIGION: work on Virtual Saint Card for St. Benedict of Palermo (due Thursday)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: go to Google Classroom and finish filling in the Buddhism questions (from your video notes). Video is attached if you need to rewatch. 
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 307 1-12 (9:00 class) pgs 380-381 1-22

SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd 9:00 am
Paddle Out for Fr. Christian 
North side of the HB Pier

TODAY IN 6A:

• WEEKLY MASS with Fr. Daniel
• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling Test; Greek fate intervenes and students were given "chose" research topics 
• MATH
• RELIGION: U.17 Test
• ART
• NOON DISMISSAL 

• 2:00 pm FR. CHRISTIAN'S FUNERAL

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: GET PARENT SIGNATURE (Greek Museum Project Paper); find & document 7 articles (include title of article and URL Link)--submit to GOOGLE CLASSROOM in English
• SOCIAL STUDIES: start learning about your Museum Topic (just surf the net and read up--you don't have to take notes); finish Buddha picture and label 8 symbols (with descriptions) on your picture

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted their Compare & Contrast Essays; class took U.12 Spelling Practice Test; time given to work on S.17 Religion SG
• MATH(8:00 class) corrected previous nights HW (9:00 class) corrected previous nights HW
• PE
• LITERATURE: time given to work with partners to complete A Long Walk to Water chapter reviews
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class watched World Religions: Hinduism and completed coordinating video guide
• SCIENCE watched video on rivers

6A & 6B HOMEWORK

• ENGLISH: study for U.12 Spelling Test
• RELIGION: finish & review S.17 SG for Test
• MATH (8:00 class) WS 6-3  (9:00 class) WS 7-4 & 7-5

TODAY WAS E for EXERCISE DAY!!

TODAY IN 6A: & 6B

• ENGLISH: 10 minute Practice Subject/Verb Agreement; Compare & Contrast Essay---teacher led sample (remainder of class spent on personal essays)
• MATH (8:00 class) took more notes on fractions -decimals (9:00 class) corrected quiz took notes on Polygons
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.7, L.2 Quiz took, correct, and recorded; students worked in partners on Indus Valley Webquest
• SCIENCE read pgs 243-247
• PEP RALLY

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Compare & Contrast Essay STEPS on pages 3a and 3b, THEN TYPE & PRINT YOUR 5 paragraph essay. (Must also submit to Google Classroom)
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 303 13-30  (9:00 class) pg 371-372 1-15
• SCIENCE pg 246 1-4

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United - Lyrics - Zion 2013

Try this meditation at home...earbuds are SUPER helpful :)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: class corrected Ch.10 Subject/Verb Agreement Review; 10 minute Independent-Work on Subj/Verb Skills; Intro to Compare & Contrast STEPS Essay
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on percents larger than 100 (9:00 class) took quiz
• PE
• STAR READING TEST: Final Assessment for 2017-2018 School Year
• RELIGION: Art Print Isaiah; "Jesus and the Prophecies of Old" p.245; "Oceans" by Hillsong (attempted) meditation 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class took Ch.7, L.1 Quiz; then students worked on Ancient India Webquest
• SCIENCE corrected Homework
• SSJ DANCE PARTY (D for Dancing)

Yep.

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Exercise 1b (the outline of Swimming vs. Football Essay)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.7, L.2 pp.196-201 and do GC assignment
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 302 1-12 (9:00 class) Accelerated Math

E for Exercise Day! 

(You may have Free Dress if in EXERCISE GEAR)

TODAY IN 6A& 6B (Mrs. Copeland out sick)

• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling Pretest; Ch. 10 Subject & Verb Agreement Review pp.212-215 to GC; Subject/Verb Practice Packet
• MATH (8:00 class) review percents, decimals and fractions (9:00 class) took notes on Triangles 
• LITERATURE: AR Time
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: S.17 Prophets Give Hope pp.99-101 and scripture study
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.7 Origins of Hinduism and did lesson review p.195 on Google Classroom
• SCIENCE Read pgs 230-239

• 6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 
• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling 5x each; finish & submit Ch.10 Review to GC
• RELIGION: complete S.17 Scripture Handout
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish & submit p.195 CYP & mwa-3071
• MATH (8:00 class)  WS 6-2  (9:00 class) pg 365-366 1-21
• SCIENCE pg  239 1-4
• TOMORROW IS D FOR DANCE PARTY!!

ABC COUNTDOWN!! 

MONDAY DAY IS CRAZY HAIR DAY

(only restriction ==> NO hair dye/chalk)

TODAY IN 6A:

• WEEKLY MASS: with Fr. Ryan
• ENGLISH/RELIGION: U.12 Vocabulary Test & U.14 Four Marks of the Church TEST
• MATH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students started working on Mohenjo-daro Storyboards (online assignment)

6A HOMEWORK:

• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish Storyboard by Monday

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: class corrected & recorded scores for U.12 "Completing the Sentence"; corrected 10.3 & 10.4 Subject-verb Agreement work
• MATH
• PE
• LITERATURE: students worked with partners to complete A Long Walk to Water packets
• RELIGION: students completed study guides and worked on The Four Marks of the Church presentation
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.8, L.1 & L.2 quizzes; time to begin Buddha pics (applying symbolism)
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: study for U.12 Vocab Test
• RELIGION: study for U.14 Religion Test; Marks of the Church presentations MUST be completed 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: work on Buddha sketch (NOT due tomorrow)

ALPHABET DAY: B for Book Day---bring your favorite picture book!! (We'll read them)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted OSS Nature Poems; worked on & corrected "Synonyms & Antonyms"; Compound Subjects and Agreement 10.3 pp.205-06 (Ex.1) and 10.4 pp.207-08 (Ex.1 & 2)
• MATH ( 8:00 class) took notes on percents and decimals
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: ART PRINT--Paul's Preaching by Raphael and p.242 "Paul Speaks of Love and Unity"; rest of class spent working on The Four Marks of the Church slideshow
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.8, L.2 The Beliefs of Buddhism/notes and started homework
• SCIENCE went over what will be on tomorrows open note test

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish U.12 "Completing the Sentence"; complete GC assignment and submit
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish Ch.8, L.2 CYP & mwa-3082 and submit
• MATH (8:00 class) WS 6-1 + pg 298 1-10 (9:00 class) pg 355 12-28 

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: corrected U.12 "Choosing the Right Word"; collected and peer edited Nature Poems; started tonight's HW 10.1-10.2 Subject-Verb Agreement (p.202 Ex.1 and p.203-204 Ex.1-3)
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on Percentages (9:00 class) took notes on angles
• PE
• LITERATURE: students worked on A Long Walk to Water chapter reviews
• RELIGION: class read S.14 The Marks of the Church pp.82-85; notes and discussion on Nicene Creed (intro to Slideshow Assignment)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.8, L.1 The Origins of Buddhism and started HW
• SCIENCE read pgs 224-227 

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: retype Nature Poem (18 pt font, 1.5 or double spaced, title bolded in 24 pt. font) and bring hard copy; compete assigned HW pp.202-204 on Google Classroom
• RELIGION: you may work on The Four Marks of the Church slideshow (due Friday)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish classwork and submit to Google Classroom 
• MATH (8:00 class) pgs 293-294 1-30 + 33-35 + 40-42  (9:00 class) pg 354-355 1-11 + Accelerated Math
• SCIENCE pg 227 1-4

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• GEM: congratulations Michael and Bennett for receiving the GEM Award for Wisdom
• ENGLISH: intro to U.12 Vocab; The Nature Poem--visualize, free write, learn format w/sample, and begin prewriting
• MATH (8:00 class) worked on AR Math (9:00 class) began chp 7 Lines and planes
• LITERATURE: class FINISHED A Long Walk to Water and took individual AR Tests (3pt book) 
• RELIGION: S.14 Marks of the Church--notes & investigation of the FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Intro to Buddhism video and notes; discussion on symbolism in art that serves to identify icons 
• SCIENCE finished worksheets

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: complete U.12 "Choosing the Right Word"; finish and submit Final Draft of Nature Poem to Google Classroom AND bring a hard copy to submit to teacher

REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Title + how it arrives/begins

2.       Tell what it does

3.       and how it does it

4.       and where

5.       tell how it leaves

Sample:                     

Mountain Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee you rise with the sun.

Invisible and everywhere you're heard from above.

Your call for love delights my ear.

Through the trees I hear your sweet pleas.

With the night fall, you slumber and all is still.

• SOCIAL STUDIES: go to Google Classroom and complete the assignment
• MATH (8:00 class) Do AR Math (9:00 class) pg 348-349 1-23

Hello Again :)

This final blog from Camp Cedar Crest comes to you with a happy heart and many fond memories. Today was an incredible day! 

Students went on the final 3rd hike (Wild Life, Ecology, or Geology) and the weather could not have been more perfect!

A highlight of the week was today's Survival Lesson and Shelter Building. After an entertaining presentation on how to build a viable structure for shelter in the wilderness, the students left on trail with instructors and classroom teachers to give it a try. The results were highly impressive and each shelter was "tested" to see if it could withstand a little rain. 

After dinner, the students roasted marshmallows around a fire and made S'mores. THEN...the big dance was held with crazy, invented line dances taught by costumed instructors. 

The evening ended with a candlelight ceremony led by teachers and instructors...and "the camp song." It was perfect. 

Tomorrow, after breakfast, the students will gather one last time to watch a video presentation of pictures of them taken all week by the camp's photographer. 

We will be loading the bus at 11:00 and hope to be home before 1:00 PM. Please stay tuned for email updates from Mrs. Stone. Students are excused immediately upon arriving back at SSJ. 

We've had a wonderful time, but there's nothing quite like home. 

Pleasant dreams from Camp Cedar Crest, 

Mrs. Copeland & Mr. Gray