Sixth grade is starting to get really busy! As such, here is some useful information about what's going on and what's coming up!
Novels- NaNoWriMo Project
This week we have been diligently prepping and planning for our month-long novel writing project. Students are excited and a little bit nervous at the prospect of writing their own novel. We talked about goal setting and various components of a good novel. We will begin writing on Monday of this coming week and will continue writing until the last day of November!
Please encourage your child to keep working on their novel by asking them to share pieces of it with you. NOTHING encourages a young writer more than having a supportive audience!
Science Fair- Next Steps
The science fair process continues to move forward. Students will be asked to present a completed materials and procedure list this coming Thursday. Please check to see that they have these entered into their notebook, and support them by signing their science fair checklist.
For more information about science fair, and examples of what a 6th grade science fair notebook should look like, please check the blog here: http://chpcs6thgrade.weebly.com/science-fair.html
Important Dates
Sock Hop- Thursday, November 5th from 3:45 to 4:30
Veteran's Day- Wednesday, November 11th NO SCHOOL
November Field Trip to Reed College Nuclear Reactor- Thursday, November 12th from 8 am to 1 pm (still need more chaperones!)
Thanksgiving Break- Wednesday, November 25th and Thursday, November 26th NO SCHOOL
Tale of Troy Presentation- Thursday, December 3rd at 1 PM and at 6 PM
Winter Showcase- Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 PM
Winter Break- December 21 through December 31 NO SCHOOL
Field Trip Needs- Reed College Visit
We will be heading to Reed College on Thursday, November 12th from 8 am to 1 pm. Our class will be visiting their nuclear reactor as part of our study of energy and heat. We need chaperones! I currently need at least two more chaperones for this trip. Please let me know if you can join us on this trip. It is a half-day (morning) trip. Here is an approximate itinerary:
8:00 a.m. - Depart CHPCS
8:30 a.m. Arrive at Reed, meet for tour in Chemistry Lobby
8:30 to 9:30 - Tour of nuclear reactor
9:30 to 10:30 - First Science Lab
10:30 to 11:00 - Snack Break / Debrief
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Second Science Lab
12:00 to 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Depart Reed College
1:00 p.m. - Arrive CHPCS / End Field Trip
Tale of Troy Play- Thursday, December 3rd at 1 PM and at 6 PM
Our first play is coming up soon!
Winter Showcase- Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 PM
Several students have offered to take up a vital role in our winter showcase presentation this year. It is looking to be an excellent production! While everyone will be onstage at some point, your child may be playing an instrument for our piece. Please check in with your student to see if they are in this category.
Upcoming Units of Study-
We are just switching up our studies in science and history. We are beginning to study the Ancient Roman Empire, Energy and Heat, and the early history of Judaism and Christianity.
Thank you for reading!