November 26-December 1

Upcoming Events
November 26-December 1 - Holiday Shop Open
November 26 Can Food Drive Stars
November 29 Skate Night

December 5 Duds for Dollars

What we are doing...
Mathematics.. Fractions adding and subtracting mixed numbers
Reading... Number the Stars, plot, motivation, rising action
Science- Biome Project
Writing- Functional Writing Project
Social Studies - Scholastic Magazine, The End of Elephants

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November 12-16

Upcoming
11/13 Mid Quarter Grades go Home
11/13-11/19 Penny War
11/21-11/23 Thanksgiving Break
11/20 Harvest Feast

Important Events - Harvest Feast, Thanksgiving Break
Harvest Feast- Every year La Paloma has a feast right before Thanksgiving Break with lots of turkey, pie, stuffing and all other good foods. Sixth graders are responsible for donating money to help buy turkeys and supplies for that day. If every student could please do their best to donate 1 dollar to help buy food for this event it would be very helpful.
Thanksgiving Break- We have no school from Tuesday 21 - Friday 23, enjoy the break!

What we are doing...
Math - Addition and multiplication properties
Reading- Number the Stars, story elements
Writing- Functional Writing, Directions
Science- Biomes, Ecosystems
Social Studies - Political Wrap Up

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