Feb-BRRRR-ary has arrived
It has been one whole month at Mountain View School!
Students have now settled into the new school and have learned how to get from their classes to the places they need to go (cafeteria, gym, office). The next big step will be locks for the lockers which just arrived today!!
We are continuing to read The Lightning Thief in ELA. Please remember to remind your students to read on nights that we finish a chapter. It is important for students to participate in classroom discussion.
In social studies we are recently took a quiz on the geography of Southwest Asia (the Middle East). We are now moving on to learn about the people who live in this region and what their lives are like.
We are continuing to read The Lightning Thief in ELA. Please remember to remind your students to read on nights that we finish a chapter. It is important for students to participate in classroom discussion.
In social studies we are recently took a quiz on the geography of Southwest Asia (the Middle East). We are now moving on to learn about the people who live in this region and what their lives are like.
Upcoming Events:February 9: Half-day, Teacher PD February 11: Fantastic Football Day February 18: Fun Hat Day February 21-25: Winter Break March 9: Half-day, Teacher PD March 17-18: Half-day, Parent-Teacher conf.
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Afterschool Help Schedule:
Here are the days that we are available to stay afterschool for extra help in a one-on-one, or small group setting.
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If you were unable to attend our 6th grade Open House on September 29, 2021, here is a video that goes over the presentation:
Virtual Learning Tools:
This year our district has purchased a variety of tools to make virtual learning more effective. I have also applied for and received a DONORSCHOOSE project to purchase several other learning tools. Here are the ones we will be using this year:
Google Learning Suite:
This package includes everything students need to complete work online. This "Learning Management System" or LMS includes a "landing page" for organizing assignments and information, as well as word processing and slideshow programs. This will be the main tool we use. Kami:
This app allows students to edit PDF documents. A full-function tool, it includes a text-to-speech reader, an equation editor (for math), as well as the ability to add textboxes, notes and more to an assigned document. It also has the ability to add audio and video comments to make giving and receiving feedback easier. Social Studies Textbook online:
All sixth grade students will be using McGraw-Hill's World Geography and Ancient Civilizations I this year. The district has purchased online access for every student. This includes an online notebook and other activities. |
PearDeck:
PearDeck is a tool that makes instructional slideshows interactive. This is one of the ways that we will be grading participation this year. Students are expected to engage with the questions asked during the instruction by logging into PearDeck and typing or drawing their response. IXL:
IXL is an online skills website that uses adaptive technology to personalize instruction to RIGHT where each student needs it. Students will be using this website in several ways. First, students will begin the year with a diagnostic test that determines their skills levels. Second, teachers may assign specific skills for homework and practice. Finally, students may be asked to work on skills if they finish their classwork early. REMIND:
All grades in Easthampton use the REMIND app to connect with families. This app allows us to send out reminders and share messages with parents. If you haven't downloaded the app to your phone. please do this. |
Social Studies Information
Study Methods we will go over in class (use these to study for tests):
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2-column_notes.docx | |
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outlining.docx | |
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other_study_options.docx | |
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Other study resources:
study_strategies.docx | |
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