Math Pre AP/GT April 27, 2007

TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

I am pleased with all the great effort that the students put into the MATH LTF test and that is sure to bring good results. 

 Now that the MATH LTF test is over, we will concentrate on our next projects.  Some class periods have started  an example of the “Survey” project in class.  There are no special homework assignments during this weekend, except for “thinking” about your survey TOPIC for your project.

 During this weekend recharge your “brain batteries” and make sure you stay focused on learning until the last day of school, which is May 24th.

 HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!!!! 

Math Pre AP/GT April 25, 2007

To Parents and Students:

 ”LAYING THE FOUNDATION” test will be Friday, April 27, 2007.

 Please, bring a CALCULATOR and a pencil No. 2.  

All 6th graders will be tested at the same time!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP TRYING HARD!! 

 We’re ready, GOOD LUCK!!!

Heifer International Project Update

Wow!  All together, students in 6C raised $2006 to help families in developing countries.  Next week, each class will select which animals it wants to donate to those families.  Get out those catalogs and start thinking…

 The students did an amazing job.  Parents, thank you for all your help and support! 

World Cultures Portfolios

…are being sent home Wednesday April 25 and Thursday April 26.  Ask your child about their progress!

Math Pre AP/GT April 20, 2007

TO:  Parents and Students

 LAYING THE FOUNDATION TEST (LTF)

All PRE/AP students in 6th grade will be taking “Laying the Foundations” test next Friday, April 27, 2007.  I am very well impressed with the results of the practice exercises we are doing in class and the great effort the  students are showing in their work.  We will continue practicing for the test the next two class periods.  Keep up the good work and keep focus on learning, after all this testing school is NOT over yet!  Always come prepared to class. 

If you have NOT turned in the “big packet”, please do so ASAP.  It will be counted as a grade in the 6th cycle.

HOMEWORK:  Bring graph paper and a calculator (for practice).

After “LTF” test the students will be working on the “Survey” project.   More details next week.

Have a great weekend. 

Math PreAP/GT April 13, 2007

Note to Parents and Students:

 TAKS     TAKS     TAKS     TAKS     TAKS!

Math  and Reading TAKS test will be this coming Tuesday/Wednesday, April 17-18, 2007.  Students must “feel” READY TO GO!   Next Monday will be a Charger Day and we are planning to create a banner that will reflect our “feelings” about TAKS!

HOMEWORK:  All students must be working on the last packet that was sent home either Wednesday or Thursday.  This will be our LAST  packet for this school year.  This packet  is due on Monday, April 16.

LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS MATH TEST will be on Friday, April 27, 2007. 

 Some students have NOT completed/turned in the Release MATH TAKS test from TEA.  If you are one of them,  just click on the following web-site, complete the test and bring the calculations and scores to me.  

 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade6/math/6math.htm

Have a great weekend and keep studying!

Science Tutorials Canceled

Due to the number of students needing to make up quizzes and tests, science tutorials are canceled for Wednesday afternoon, April 11.

Math PreAP/GT – April 5, 2007

NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

 HOMEWORK:  ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE “PACKET”.  The “packet” includes several problems for each objective covered during the school year.  It is important that every student reviews and completes this packet.  This packet must  be turned in on April 10/11.

 As of today we are practicing Area and Circumference of circles.  Part of the homework includes pages 502-503 from the textbook.

THE MATH/READING TAKS TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED ON APRIL 17-18.

PROGRESS REPORTS WERE SENT HOME EITHER YESTERDAY OR TODAY.  Please, ask your child to show you the progress report and graded papers. 

Please, remember that the 5th cycle ends on April 11, 2007.  Report cards will go home on April 23 and the students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. 

 HAVE A NICE, LONG WEEKEND!

World Cultures Portfolios

Parents!  Portfolios are going home with students on Wednesday 4/4 and Thursday 4/5.  Please ask to see them for the most up-to-date grade information!