Flocabulary

Flocabulary is an engaging way to introduce or review academic vocabulary or strategies with middle school learners. The main site offers a free trial, but there are many free videos to access anytime on YouTube when you search “Flocabulary.” Here is a...

A Few Reminders

I’m sorry that I’ve been out sick these last two days before break! Before everyone leaves for a much deserved week off, I wanted to be sure we had touched base with a few things. After spring break, students will begin PARCC testing. Please help your...

Sixth Grade Gazette 3/24/17

Greetings Families, Students did a great job in class this week while I was away. I appreciate their hard-work and dedication to learning. This week’s email contains a lot of essential information regarding events in April and May. Please let us know if you have...

Camping Trip Introductory Details

Our camping trip to The Warren Dunes in Michigan is coming up! The trip dates are May 16-18 for Mr. Hershiser’s and Mr. Barber’s classes, and May 23-25 for Ms. Turner’s and Mrs. Neil’s classes.   Please see the attached commitment form and let me know if you have any...

Happy Spring

Despite our recent snowfall, tomorrow we will celebrate the vernal equinox and the first day of Spring! What a nice way to wrap up our Earth Science unit on the seasons! We will have fun with a few demonstrations on gravity this week in science and then move into our...