Room 17's 6th Grade News 2/06/10-2/10/17

This Week's News:

• February is Black History Month. On Monday, the students were given the name of a famous black historian on whom they will be doing research and writing about. They will also be presenting this report in class-more details to come. Please allow time for your child to conduct research and print out a portrait of their assigned personality. 

• Wednesday, 2/8 is Wacky Wednesday. Wear Valentine Attire! 

• ELA Interim Assessment this Thursday 2/9. Please support your child in being on time, well rested with a healthy breakfast. 

• Wednesday 2/22: Field Trip to the Science Center. Please send $5 for IMAX movie to school with your child attn: Ms. Krumal. 

• Ancient Civilization Reports were a success! Thank you for all your support! 

• Spelling and Vocabulary words are the same from last week. 

We had a group discussion in class on the significance of empathy and the power of words. We discussed instances of discrimination and how feelings and lives have been affected by it throughout history. We also discussed how there have been several historical events that have led up to the civilization we have become today. It is vital we learn from history and try to be better human beings in the process. It is our responsibility to teach our children values and empathy and it is my pleasure to play a role in such lessons. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Empathy is a character trait that is developed naturally, but also taught and practiced. Thank you for your support in talking with you child about this valuable trait.
Ms. Krumal

Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events

• Friday, February 10th is Valentine's Day Dance

• Tuesday February 14th is Valentine's Day Exchange. There are 29 students in class, look for class list coming soon.

HOMEWORK

Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date. Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given Spelling Words: enlist, unknown, prolong, supermarket, outcry, outstanding, untangle, incomplete, enrich, incredible, outpost, enlarge, proclaim, unsightly, uncommon, superhuman, independent, outfield, superstar.  Vocabulary words: participate, ordeals, nourishing, encounter, grimaced, dejectedly, anticipated, victorious.  Idioms of the Week: “Foam at the mouth,” “From riches to rags,” “Fuddy-duddy," "Full monty"