Monday, August 22, 2011

August 22-26

This Week,
Reading- We will continue reading Hatchet
Math- Fractions
Social Studies - Government
Science - Scientific Method
Spelling- Every week students are responsible for doing *4* homework assignments in spelling and turning them all in on Friday. Each week students are given 10 words to study and the other 5 they must find by themselves in books or daily life. The assignments are 1) Writing Definitions for each word, 2) Writing each word 5 times each
3) Finding synonyms and antonyms for each word 4) Write a story using each word 5) Rhyming each word with three different words. Students must select which 4 they would like to do each week then turn them in stapled together on Friday.
Words
1. abbreviate
2. bibliography
3. courageous
4. establishment
5. grotesque
6. instrument
7. karate
8. misfortune
9, obstructed
10. precede
Upcoming Events 8/22 Entertainment Sales Starts
8/24 Student Council Meeting
8/25 Picture Day
8/26 Student Council Back to School Dance
8/29 Book Fair Starts
8/30 Dentist
8/31 Open House

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Welcome Back 6th Grade Students

Welcome 6th graders to another great year at La Paloma Academy. As your teacher this year I hope to impart new knoweldge and understanding to the best of my ability for you. Check this blog often for weekly spelling words and any news or updates that will happen.

Mr. Boice