Hello parents,

I hope you enjoyed the two extra days you had with your children. I am ready for the warmer weather predicted for this week!

Here are some updates what your sixth graders are doing in class:

We are finishing up our algebra unit in math. Ourtest has been pushed back to next Tuesday, March 17, due to the 2 snow days.

In Language Arts, students are finishing up their biography reports. We had a great selection of reports, from Abe Lincoln to Walt Disney to Tara Lipinski.

In science, students are working on a great collaborative project. The sixth graders created a picture of the sun with a diameter of 48 inches. Students then drew the planets in relation to a sun with a 48 inch diameter. This resulted in Mercury being represent as 0.2 of an inch. It is a great way for students to see how truly big the sun is in comparison to the planets. Now, my class in working together with Mrs. Mergenthaler’s class to research a particular area of our solar system. Some topics include: each planet, the sun, the moon, black holes, stars and more. Our students are really excited to work on this project!

Hope you have a fantastic, snow-free week!

Mrs. Tran