by Megan Ottaviani | May 20, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope you are doing well and had a fantastic week! The ABC Countdown is in full motion. It’s been fun watching students collaborate and add creative touches on each days theme. On Monday, all math classes are cooking during their...
by Megan Ottaviani | May 13, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope this email finds you well and you are enjoying the lovely weather! Students took the NWEA tests for Math and ELA in class this week. Students that need to finish the test or make-up a test will be able to do so next week in class. Math A...
by Megan Ottaviani | May 6, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope this email finds you well! Students continue to work diligently as we wind down the school year. We will continue with the ABC Countdown each day and encourage students to participate. As a reminder, on Tuesday, May 31st, the 5/6th grade band...
by Megan Ottaviani | Apr 29, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope this email finds you well and that you have a wonderful weekend. The ABC Countdown began on Thursday. Please use this document as reference for daily themes. Math A Students justify the area formula for a right triangle by viewing the right...
by Megan Ottaviani | Apr 22, 2022 |
Hello Families, Happy Earth Day! I’ve created a slideshow to highlight some of the activities from your students 6th Grade Earth Week sent via email. Despite the weather rapidly changing from day to day, we had a fantastic week of learning and fun. On Thursday,...
by Megan Ottaviani | Apr 15, 2022 |
Hello 6th Grade Families, I hope this email finds you well and that you have an enjoyable weekend! 6th grade students will receive their Earth Week shirts next week and should wear them on Friday, April 22nd. We have an engaging week planned that incorporates team...
by Megan Ottaviani | Mar 25, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope you all have a restful spring break. Students should charge their chromebooks prior to returning to school on Monday, April 4th. Over break, I encourage your student to take a moment and check powerschool for missing assignments, and also...
by Megan Ottaviani | Mar 18, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope you all enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather this week. Students completed the ELA portions of IAR testing and will take the Math sections on Mon, Tues, and Wed. Please help your student remember to fully charge their chromebook at home each...
by Megan Ottaviani | Mar 11, 2022 |
Hello 6th grade Families, Thank you for joining us for student led conferences. I hope you enjoyed your students slideshow presentations. If you were unable to attend, ask your student to share with you over the weekend. Monday is PI day (3.14) and we will be cooking...
by Megan Ottaviani | Feb 25, 2022 |
Hello Families, Students in all math classes cooked on Thursday. They made Ramen and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Students did a fantastic job collaborating with one another from start to finish. Also, our reduced screen time week in class went really well, with students...
by Megan Ottaviani | Feb 17, 2022 |
Hello Families, NWEA reports are coming home today with your student. A majority of our learning activities next week will focus on interactive paper/pencil work, because the 6th grade is aiming to decrease our combined average screen time next week! We want to...
by Megan Ottaviani | Feb 11, 2022 |
Hello Families, Please remind your student to charge their chromebook at home each night. Students need to come to school prepared, with a fully charged chromebook, and not need to charge it at school during the day. Valentine’s day is Monday, however, we will...
by Megan Ottaviani | Feb 4, 2022 |
Hello 6th grade families, Taco bar Monday was a huge success in our math classes. Students worked hard to prepare vegetarian tacos, including making the shells from scratch. In EE this week, students worked in small groups to create a shelter for an outdoor mammal...
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 28, 2022 |
Hello Families, Candor Health Education will join our classroom via zoom on Monday, February 7th. Please read the 6th grade health education letter for more information. This Monday, all math classes will cook during their class period. This month’s feature...
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 21, 2022 |
Good Afternoon, On Monday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 26th, we will have NWEA testing in the morning. Please help your student get a restful night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Additionally, please make sure your student brings winter wear for...
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 14, 2022 |
Hello Families, I hope you are doing well and have an enjoyable long weekend. I look forward to seeing your student on Tuesday, January 18th. Science We wrapped up our unit on Earth Systems with a test on Thursday. On Tuesday, we will begin learning about Oceans and...
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 7, 2022 |
Hello Families, It certainly has been an interesting first week back after our winter break! Even with the break in the week, students have done a fantastic job settling back into our classroom routines. Math A Students should prepare and review for the module 2 test...
by Megan Ottaviani | Dec 10, 2021 |
Hello Families, I hope this email finds you well. We have a busy week ahead prior to Holiday break, so please make note of the dates below. Mon. 12/13: Cooking in Math (vegetarian chili & cranberry cornbread) Thurs. 12/16: Winter Sing Recording, please encourage...
by Megan Ottaviani | Nov 19, 2021 |
Hello, I hope that this email finds you well! In math yesterday, students made sweet potato brownies using sweet potatoes grown here at PCCS. They turned out delicious and were loved by many. Integrating cooking into our mathematics lessons has been a fantastic...
by Megan Ottaviani | Nov 12, 2021 |
Good Afternoon, Conferences will be held on Monday, November 22nd with your students’ homeroom teacher. Please sign up for your students conference HERE. I look forward to meeting with you and your student. Upcoming Dates to Remember: Friday, Nov. 19th, Holiday...
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 29, 2021 |
Hello Families! Students participated in “Marketplace” on Friday and enjoyed buying and selling goods. Each hawks ticket they earn converts to $10 in spending. Students learn how to write a check and can sell to students or buy items if they choose. It is...
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 23, 2021 |
Hello Families, Fall has arrived and the cooler temperatures seem to be here to stay. Please remember to have your student bring warm outerwear for outdoor learning and recess. Math A: Ratio tables, graphing, and equations! Students are working on completing ratio...
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 15, 2021 |
Hello Families, PCCS is graciously purchasing shirts for the entire student body. Please complete this form no later than Monday, October 18th, so that I can submit sizes for our class. Thank you! On Thursday, all math classes participated in Delicious Math! This...
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 8, 2021 |
Hello Families, I hope you all enjoy the extended weekend and I look forward to your student returning on Tuesday, October 11th. Next week is Spirit Week at PCCS. Please help your student remember to participate by reminding them of each day’s theme. Our goal is...
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 3, 2021 |
Hello Families, I hope you’re having a great weekend. I encourage you to check the 6th grade homework calendar daily and reach out to me with any questions that you may have. I appreciate your support and partnership. Science Students continue to learn about...
by Megan Ottaviani | Sep 26, 2021 |
Hello Families, Happy Fall! I am so impressed by our 6th graders! They are innovative, inclusive, and work together to problem solve. One of our students asked if it would be ok to put a “Buddy Bench” at the soccer fields because they noticed a 5th grader...
by Megan Ottaviani | Sep 18, 2021 |
Good Morning, Thank you all who joined us for 6th grade Curriculum Night. In the case that you were unable to attend, no worries, the event was recorded and is available here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Friday’s Tomato Jubilee was...
by Megan Ottaviani | Sep 11, 2021 |
Good Morning Families, In honor of the fallen heroes on 9/11, PCCS had a collective moment of silence on Friday. May we all remember and never forget. Delicious Math was a huge success! Students worked together in small groups following recipes to make apple crisp and...
by Megan Ottaviani | Sep 3, 2021 |
Hello 6th Grade Families, I hope you are doing well and enjoy the long weekend. I look forward to students returning to school on Tuesday, September 7th. Please remind your student to charge their chomebook each night so that it is fully charged upon arrival each day....
by Megan Ottaviani | Aug 27, 2021 |
Hello, I hope you all had a fantastic week and enjoy your weekend. We will be taking the Fall NWEA tests for Math and ELA next week. Please make sure your student is well rested and has breakfast prior to testing. We will take the Math test on Monday, August 30th and...
by Megan Ottaviani | Aug 21, 2021 |
Hello Families, We had a fantastic first week of 6th grade. It was really great to see all of the students working together, welcoming new students, and eager to learn. As a reminder, all students have access to our 6th Grade Homework Calendar, which is updated daily....
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 26, 2020 |
Dear Parents, The 1st/2nd grade band is going to be selling Bean Soup in a Jar as part of our Economic Unit. We will be using beans that we have harvested from our garden beds. We will be having a pre-sale from Jan 27th – Feb 7th. Our soup will also be...
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 26, 2020 |
Good Afternoon, This week we celebrate School Choice and PCCS CARES week. Have your student wear their yellow scarf if they have one tomorrow. I’ve attached our classroom newsletter. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 18, 2020 |
Good Afternoon, I’ve attached our classroom newsletter for your review. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Have a great extended weekend.
by Megan Ottaviani | Jan 11, 2020 |
Good Morning, Happy New Year! I hope you all stay safe and warm this weekend. I’ve attached our classroom newsletter and ask that you read the below message from Mr. Zamiar. Please be in touch with any questions. Thank you! Have a lovely weekend. School...
by Megan Ottaviani | Dec 14, 2019 |
Good Afternoon, I hope you’re having an enjoyable weekend. I’ve attached our classroom newsletter. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Winter Sing Friday morning. Have a lovely week...
by Megan Ottaviani | Dec 6, 2019 |
Good Evening, I hope you had a great week and enjoy the weekend ahead. Please see the attached newsletter for classroom updates. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
by Megan Ottaviani | Dec 5, 2019 |
Good Afternoon, Please see the attached letter regarding Erin’s Law. Thank you! Erin’s Law Parent Information Have a lovely day!
by Megan Ottaviani | Nov 22, 2019 |
Good Evening, I’ve attached our classroom newsletter. Please be in touch with any questions and have a lovely weekend!
by Megan Ottaviani | Nov 15, 2019 |
Good Afternoon, Conferences are right around the corner. You may sign up here. Please sign up for one slot and note that students will come with you to these conferences. I look forward to seeing you all on the 25th or 26th. The Scholastic Book Fair is coming PCCS...
by Megan Ottaviani | Nov 4, 2019 |
Good Evening, If your student is interested in participating in Six Flags Read to Succeed, I have attached the form here. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 6, 2019 |
Good Afternoon! I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend. Attached is our classroom news. Thank you for your continued partnership and support! Mrs. O
by Megan Ottaviani | Oct 3, 2019 |
Good Afternoon, The Green Team cordially invites you to our Family Campfire Program that will be held on October 18th from 5:30-7pm. There will be storytelling, songs, and s’mores by the firepit. Please view the attached link for details. ...
