Hello Parents...
Thank-you very much for your gracious donations of snacks for our 6th graders after the pep rally. I am now asking if you would please donate peppermints for your child, or for his or her class to help keep focus during our CRCT testing this week. I will be bringing in a bag myself, but we do have 5 days of testing.
Below you will find a few sites that recommend the tasty treat during testing.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9040969
http://media.www.the-standard.org/media/storage/paper1059/news/2008/10/14/Features/Study.Says.Peppermints.Help.With.Focus.During.Tests-3485185.shtml
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/19/AR2007031901624_pf.html
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Social Studies Packet and Project Notes
Happy Spring Break students and parents,
Just a note that students have been given a Social Studies packet to complete over the break. Please concentrate on going over the packet and refreshing your memories of the things we have covered through the year. I also ask that you guys do not worry about completing the Social Studies powerpoint project until you have completed your packets. I will not grade heavily on the project because of the packet work and the long break. Please enjoy yourselves and come back refreshed and ready to tackle the CRCT.
-Mr. Angelle
Just a note that students have been given a Social Studies packet to complete over the break. Please concentrate on going over the packet and refreshing your memories of the things we have covered through the year. I also ask that you guys do not worry about completing the Social Studies powerpoint project until you have completed your packets. I will not grade heavily on the project because of the packet work and the long break. Please enjoy yourselves and come back refreshed and ready to tackle the CRCT.
-Mr. Angelle
Monday, March 16, 2009
CRCT Review in Social Studies
Good afternoon students and parents. The CRCT is quickly approaching (April 21st) and so is Spring Break. The students are working on creating a powerpoint presentation of the GA performance standards and elements. I have chosen the "geography" and "history" oriented standards from throughout the year that the students will turn into a powerpoint presentation to present on the week that we return from break. All presentations are due (on a jump drive) by Monday, April 13th. The presentations will take place from Monday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 15th.
The goal of this project is for the students to refresh their memories of what standards we have covered throughout the year by interpreting them into a presentation (using powerpoint). I have attached a copy of the standards to cover in the presentation below. Good luck and email me with any questions you have (john.angelle@imagineschools.com). See you guys soon.
Mr. Angelle
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6th Grade CRCT Prep: Powerpoint Presentation
Directions: You will create a Power-point presentation that you will present to the class. The Standards and Elements (see the attached sheet for these) are what you will use as a guide of what to make your Power-point slides about. Your may use pictures, definitions, maps, or anything else that will help you to perform the standard in your Power-point presentation. You will need roughly 2 slides per element (i.e. some elements may only take 1 slide, but another may take 3 slides to do what the element is asking).
Due Date: All Power-point presentations are due on Monday, April 13, 2009.
Presentation Dates: All groups will present from Monday, April 13, 2009 through Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Georgia Performance Standards:
I.Europe
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula.
b) Element: b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions.
a) Element: a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator.
b) Element: b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
c) Element: c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
2) Standard: SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
a) Element: a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b) Element: b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust and the origins of the Cold War.
II. Latin America
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G1 The student will locate selected features of Latin America and the Caribbean.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Amazon River, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, and Atacama Desert.
b) Element: b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.
2) Standard: SS6G4 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Latin America and the Caribbean.
a) Element: b. Explain why Latin America is a region based on the languages of Portuguese and Spanish.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H1 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Latin America.
a) Element: a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa.
2) Standard: SS6H2 The student will explain the development of Latin America and the Caribbean from European colonies to independent nations.
a) Element: c. Explain the Latin American independence movement; include the importance of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Miguel Hidalgo.
III. Canada
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G5 The student will locate selected features of Canada.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H4 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Canada.
a) Element: a. Describe the influence of the French and the English on the language and religion of Canada.
b) Element: b. Explain how Canada became an independent nation.
III. Australia
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H8 The student will describe the culture and development of Australia prior to contact with Europeans.
a) Element: a. Describe the origins and culture of the Aborigines.
2) Standard: SS6H9 The student will explain the impact European exploration and colonization had on Australia.
a) Element: a. Explain the reasons for British colonization of Australia; include the use of prisoners as colonists.
The goal of this project is for the students to refresh their memories of what standards we have covered throughout the year by interpreting them into a presentation (using powerpoint). I have attached a copy of the standards to cover in the presentation below. Good luck and email me with any questions you have (john.angelle@imagineschools.com). See you guys soon.
Mr. Angelle
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6th Grade CRCT Prep: Powerpoint Presentation
Directions: You will create a Power-point presentation that you will present to the class. The Standards and Elements (see the attached sheet for these) are what you will use as a guide of what to make your Power-point slides about. Your may use pictures, definitions, maps, or anything else that will help you to perform the standard in your Power-point presentation. You will need roughly 2 slides per element (i.e. some elements may only take 1 slide, but another may take 3 slides to do what the element is asking).
Due Date: All Power-point presentations are due on Monday, April 13, 2009.
Presentation Dates: All groups will present from Monday, April 13, 2009 through Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Georgia Performance Standards:
I.Europe
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula.
b) Element: b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions.
a) Element: a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator.
b) Element: b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
c) Element: c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
2) Standard: SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
a) Element: a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b) Element: b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust and the origins of the Cold War.
II. Latin America
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G1 The student will locate selected features of Latin America and the Caribbean.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Amazon River, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, and Atacama Desert.
b) Element: b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.
2) Standard: SS6G4 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Latin America and the Caribbean.
a) Element: b. Explain why Latin America is a region based on the languages of Portuguese and Spanish.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H1 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Latin America.
a) Element: a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa.
2) Standard: SS6H2 The student will explain the development of Latin America and the Caribbean from European colonies to independent nations.
a) Element: c. Explain the Latin American independence movement; include the importance of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Miguel Hidalgo.
III. Canada
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G5 The student will locate selected features of Canada.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H4 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Canada.
a) Element: a. Describe the influence of the French and the English on the language and religion of Canada.
b) Element: b. Explain how Canada became an independent nation.
III. Australia
A. Geography
1) Standard: SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia.
a) Element: a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert.
B. History
1) Standard: SS6H8 The student will describe the culture and development of Australia prior to contact with Europeans.
a) Element: a. Describe the origins and culture of the Aborigines.
2) Standard: SS6H9 The student will explain the impact European exploration and colonization had on Australia.
a) Element: a. Explain the reasons for British colonization of Australia; include the use of prisoners as colonists.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
A Wrinkle in Time
Hello 6th grade Mustangs,
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I wanted to let you know that the next book we are reading is called A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. We will begin reading this book tomorrow, February 23, 2009. The books may be purchased online at amazon.com, or in stores such as Borders or Barnes & Nobles. I look forward to sharing this wonderful science fantasy with you.
Ms. Bynoe
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I wanted to let you know that the next book we are reading is called A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. We will begin reading this book tomorrow, February 23, 2009. The books may be purchased online at amazon.com, or in stores such as Borders or Barnes & Nobles. I look forward to sharing this wonderful science fantasy with you.
Ms. Bynoe
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TUESDAY
Warm-up : (practice review) Similar Triangles
Homework: Study Links 5-9 checked
Lesson: Guided practice with transformations(translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations).
Student completed activity sheet on transformations.
Lesson: Lines of Symmetry (independent practice)
Students were also introduced to parallelograms, lesson 5-10 (1st and 2nd periods).
HOMEWORK: worksheets x's 2 (symmetry and special angles).
THE SNACK SALES ARE GOING WELL, PRETTY SOON WE WILL BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP!
OUR ROOM PARENT IS REQUESTING $2 FOR THE VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY FOR MRS. DEMOULIN HOMEROOM.
Homework: Study Links 5-9 checked
Lesson: Guided practice with transformations(translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations).
Student completed activity sheet on transformations.
Lesson: Lines of Symmetry (independent practice)
Students were also introduced to parallelograms, lesson 5-10 (1st and 2nd periods).
HOMEWORK: worksheets x's 2 (symmetry and special angles).
THE SNACK SALES ARE GOING WELL, PRETTY SOON WE WILL BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP!
OUR ROOM PARENT IS REQUESTING $2 FOR THE VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY FOR MRS. DEMOULIN HOMEROOM.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A Wrinkle in Time
Hello 6th grade Mustangs,
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I wanted to let you know that the next book we are reading is called A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. We will begin reading this book on February 23, 2009. The books may be purchased online at amazon.com, or in stores such as Borders or Barnes & Nobles. If you have trouble purchasing the book, please let me know so that I help you get a copy. I look forward to sharing this wonderful science fantasy with you.
Ms. Bynoe
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I wanted to let you know that the next book we are reading is called A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. We will begin reading this book on February 23, 2009. The books may be purchased online at amazon.com, or in stores such as Borders or Barnes & Nobles. If you have trouble purchasing the book, please let me know so that I help you get a copy. I look forward to sharing this wonderful science fantasy with you.
Ms. Bynoe
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Just for Fun
http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/
Free shortstack of pancakes at Ihop on February 24, 2009
Enjoy!
Free shortstack of pancakes at Ihop on February 24, 2009
Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Georgia Online - CRCT Practice
Parents,
Available online, are practice questions for the CRCT. The website is www.georgiaoas.org.
Please check your child's agenda for their 10 digit username. The password for all is education.
These online assessments model actual crct questions. Practicing about 20 mins every night would be ideal. Please let me know if your child has trouble signing on.
-Ms. Bynoe
Available online, are practice questions for the CRCT. The website is www.georgiaoas.org.
Please check your child's agenda for their 10 digit username. The password for all is education.
These online assessments model actual crct questions. Practicing about 20 mins every night would be ideal. Please let me know if your child has trouble signing on.
-Ms. Bynoe
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Yearbook Deadline Extended
Greetings, Lifetouch has extended the deadline for ordering your 2008-2009 yearbook to Monday, February 2nd.
The cost of the book is still $30.00, but after Feb. 2nd the cost will increase to $35.00. Don't delay, order your book today. Remember, the cover for the yearbook was designed by one of our students. Don't miss this opportunity to get your copy. All Checks and Money Orders must be made out to LIFETOUCH. NO CASH PLEASE.
Extra order forms are on the table outside of the Front Office. The students may turn their money and order form in to the Front Office or to their Teacher. Thanks
Friday, January 23, 2009
Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to our 6th grade Spelling Bee winners:
1st place: Shahriar Jackson (Bynoe)
2nd place: Asher Ezzard (Demoulin)
3rd place: Rahquel Cox (Bynoe)
Special congratulations to Asher Ezzard who is the 3rd place winner schoolwide!
1st place: Shahriar Jackson (Bynoe)
2nd place: Asher Ezzard (Demoulin)
3rd place: Rahquel Cox (Bynoe)
Special congratulations to Asher Ezzard who is the 3rd place winner schoolwide!
Unit Conclusion: Plate Tectonics
Happy Friday Everyone!
We have finally come to the end of our unit on Plate Tectonics. We will have a test on Volcanoes this upcoming Friday. Please study your vocabulary words, Magma flow through a volcano, and the parts of a volcano. Please review how volcanoes are formed, and how volcanoes relate to earthquakes.
-Ms. Bynoe
We have finally come to the end of our unit on Plate Tectonics. We will have a test on Volcanoes this upcoming Friday. Please study your vocabulary words, Magma flow through a volcano, and the parts of a volcano. Please review how volcanoes are formed, and how volcanoes relate to earthquakes.
-Ms. Bynoe
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Good day parents and students,
Social Studies is well into its studies on our northern neighbors, Canada. We have done a couple of activities related to Canadian geography and history. We will be going into Latin American geography and history in about 1 or 2 more weeks. This will include the Spanish speaking countries of Central and South America.
Also, on another note, the 6th grade would be grateful for any types of hand soap (small or large), kleenex, and toilet tissue, that could be donated to the school. Due to the hardships that touch so many of us during these rough economic times, donations to the school are most helpful and very welcome. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and dedication to children and their education.
p.s. We should have an update on 6th grade report cards coming this afternoon. Check back later please.
Social Studies is well into its studies on our northern neighbors, Canada. We have done a couple of activities related to Canadian geography and history. We will be going into Latin American geography and history in about 1 or 2 more weeks. This will include the Spanish speaking countries of Central and South America.
Also, on another note, the 6th grade would be grateful for any types of hand soap (small or large), kleenex, and toilet tissue, that could be donated to the school. Due to the hardships that touch so many of us during these rough economic times, donations to the school are most helpful and very welcome. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and dedication to children and their education.
p.s. We should have an update on 6th grade report cards coming this afternoon. Check back later please.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Report Cards
Parents and Students,
Due to a glitch in the system, Report Cards will go home Tuesday.
Have a safe holiday, enjoy your Monday off!
-Ms. Bynoe
Due to a glitch in the system, Report Cards will go home Tuesday.
Have a safe holiday, enjoy your Monday off!
-Ms. Bynoe
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Hello Parents and Students and Congratulations on a Great first week back to school!!! Within this week the students were welcomed back to Spanish class with a review of the topics we were working on before the break. Speaking of before the break...On November 21, the Friday before Thanksgiving break, the 6th grade team assigned the "Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry" collective project. The final draft of this project was not due until this past Monday, January 5th. I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the wonderful houses that were brought in but I was also rather concerned with the number of students who neglected to complete the Spanish portion of their project. They were supposed to add 5 rooms to the house that they were required to build for Ms. Bynoe. Each room was to include 10 objects and be labeled in Spanish. This project was weighted as a test grade and as a result really has an effect on the student’s grade good or bad. I would like to offer the students a way to increase their scores. I will be giving a quiz on Monday…20 Questions, multiple choice on the topic of Household objects. If the students make an 85 or better I will give them 30 extra points that they can add towards any of the 3 projects that we have completed…1) Body Parts Poster, 2) The Turkey Project and 3) The House Project. Below you will find the study guide for the quiz. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at bentleyteach@yahoo.com
Ms. Bentley
1. ventana - window
2. puerta - door
3. cama - bed
4. sofa - sofa
5. mesa - table
6. silla - chair
7. escritorio - desk
8. horno - oven
9. estufa - stove
10. cocina - kitchen
11. dormitorio - bedroom
12. sala - living room
13. oficina - office
14. computadora - computer
15. bano - bathroom
16. plato - plate
17. pared - wall
18. lampara - lamp
19. refrigerador - refrigerator
20. cortinas - curtains
Ms. Bentley
1. ventana - window
2. puerta - door
3. cama - bed
4. sofa - sofa
5. mesa - table
6. silla - chair
7. escritorio - desk
8. horno - oven
9. estufa - stove
10. cocina - kitchen
11. dormitorio - bedroom
12. sala - living room
13. oficina - office
14. computadora - computer
15. bano - bathroom
16. plato - plate
17. pared - wall
18. lampara - lamp
19. refrigerador - refrigerator
20. cortinas - curtains
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Not For the Weak at Heart: Treeman
Hello 6th graders!
The following links tell the story of Dede. He has a rare skin disease that produces warts with rootlike growths extending from them. He has been alienated from his family, and ridiculed in his village. Leave your thoughts and comments below.
-Ms. Bynoe
http://video.discoverychannel.co.uk/services/link/bcpid1498094749/bctid1400494481
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1569156/Tree-man-%27who-grew-roots%27-may-be-cured.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DStwXsmZ3OE
http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/my-shocking-story/previous-episodes/half-man-half-tree/
The following links tell the story of Dede. He has a rare skin disease that produces warts with rootlike growths extending from them. He has been alienated from his family, and ridiculed in his village. Leave your thoughts and comments below.
-Ms. Bynoe
http://video.discoverychannel.co.uk/services/link/bcpid1498094749/bctid1400494481
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.discoverychannel.
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