Happy Birthday Harrison!

Have a great day!  No homework today in honor of Harrison’s birthday and ITBS Testing.

Earthquakes-6th gr. Science

Here is a great site I found.  This site is made by kids for kids.  It is pretty cool if you ask me.  6th grade, this would be great for you to check out.  There are a lot of cool activities you can do to help you out with Ch. 2 in our science class.  Have fun my little explorers. 

http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/kids.html 

 

Service Learning at USC

Most Universities have service learning programs…take a look. 

Study Guides & Strategies

IOWA testing is starting next week.  I found a great website that will help you with test taking strategies.  There are a lot of great suggestions on the links below, I use a lot of them myself.  Hope this helps you. 

Ms. Bhakta

The secret of getting ahead
is getting started.
The secret of getting started
is breaking your complex
overwhelming tasks into
small manageable tasks, 
and then starting on the first one.
Mark Twain, American

• General test preparation ◄
  
• Anticipating test content
• Review tools for tests
• Overcoming test anxiety
• Organizing for test taking
• Cramming
• Emergency test preparation
• Ten tips for test taking
• Math exams ◄
  

Upcoming Events

Save the date:  October 5

12:00pm Mass followed by

Pot-luck Family Picnic at 

Rancho Park

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CALENDAR of EVENTS

 

Thursday, Sept. 25

 Girl’s Varsity Volleyball 3:45 PM

 

Friday, Sept. 26

 JEANS DAY!  $1.00

Ice Cream at recess $1.00

 

  Monday, Sept. 29

ITBS Testing begins

 

   Tuesday, Sept. 30

Girls Varsity Volleyball

 GS vs St. Timothy 3:45 PM

ITBS Testing continues

Don’t forget your $1s

Bring in a dollar and wear jeans and a t-shirt. Don’t forget, dress appropriately.  Also, bring in a dollar if you want ice cream.

Do math in your head! Math Trick!

ANY LARGE NUMBER TIMES 5- This works EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ex.

5 times 6554 =

divide 6554 in half

3277 since it is a whole number just add a zero 32,770=5 times 6554

Let’s say you do not have a whole number-

5 times 5443

divide 5443 in half

2721.5 get rid of the decimal 5 times 5443 = 27,215 

This works every time! Math is magical!!!!!!!!!

Need Help?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You Parents!

 

Thank you to all the parents for taking the time to come out to Back to School night.  I hope I was able to answer any and all questions you might have. Please remember I encourage parents to talk to me with any concerns or questions you may have.  It is better to tackle any problems/concerns as soon as possible.  Remember I am available in the mornings from 7:30-8:30 with an appointment.  

This is a great class filled with lots of energy and personality.  I am very excited for the 2008-2009 school year!  Let’s work together and make it a great year! 

Reminders:

-We are still waiting for 7th grade parents to volunteer on Monday’s for Pizza Lunch. Please see Mrs. Rosemary Danon.  

-Please bring in your 10 pack juice box for the pizza lunch-September is our month, let’s get 100% participation in from our class.  

-Remember to send a school supply for School On Wheels- our donations go to homeless children, let’s do our part and teach our kids to give back. To learn more:   http://www.schoolonwheels.org/ 

Thank you

This Week 9/22-9/26

Monday- Sept. 22- Spelling Test

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Picture Day

Girls must wear v-neck sweaters and skirts. 

Boys must wear belts, No shorts.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Girl’s Varsity Volleyball 3:45 PM

Home Game

Tuesday- 6th grade Science Test

Wednesday- 7th grade Science Test

Friday- Algebra/Pre-algebra Test