Week of January 30-February 3, 2017

Dear Falcons,


         Welcome to the 4th week of the six weeks! I know time is flying and we must remained focus no matter what. Make sure to continue working hard and turning in all your work on time.

          This week we will continue to work with classifying numbers and have a short quiz on opposites, absolute value, and the number system on Tuesday. Make sure to go over your material so that you earn a good grade.

        I know you have anxiously been waiting to start the "My Classroom Economy," ongoing class project. Students will begin applying for their classroom jobs this week.

           Through My Classroom Economy, students learn valuable life skills in an experiential way.

Specifically, they are able to:

• Take part in a simulation of real-world economic activity.
• Learn the value of earning a paycheck, as they bank the salaries from their jobs.
• Learn how to budget their spending, manage a loan, balance a checking account, and make scheduled payments.
• Discover the importance of saving money to obtain what they want.
• Find out that every decision has an opportunity cost.

At this grade level, students earn and spend dollar amounts of three and four digits to match their math skills. They are also given more responsibility to maintain financial records—for example, bank slips for deposits and withdrawals—to emphasize the importance of recordkeeping and attention to detail. The documents also provide key data for reflection during the year-end wrap-up. *This project also covers TEKS that will benefit the students for the Math STAAR. 

Reminders:
Peter Piper Pizza Progress Report Night from 4-6pm-February 1st.
Panoramic Picture-February 1st. Bring $12 if you would like to purchase it.
Attend the next tutorial session on February 11 from 8am to 12 pm.
Continue to come to my room during recess for extra help. We are always here to help all it takes is for you to ask for it.
Try your best to be at school everyday so that you do not fall behind.
Be awesome!

The following pictures show students converting measurements by using both customary and metric systems with real life objects.

Week of January 23-27, 2017

Dear Falcons,


         I am very proud of how hard you've been working this new six weeks. I know I sometimes have to remind a few of you to stay alert so that you do not fall behind in the math lesson and you are good at diving back into the lesson right away. Remember that those who stay focused are the ones that usually earn an A Plus in Math class, and I know you will continue to do so.

        This week we will review last weeks lesson on converting measurements from both customary and metric systems and have a short mini assessment on Tuesday about Converting Measurements, multiplying and dividing rational numbers and reciprocals.

         We will begin classifying whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using visual representation such as Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers on Wednesday. Please try your best not to be absent so that you do not miss out.

        I encourage every student to go over your Agilemind slides by logging into riogrande,agilemind.com everyday so that you get extra practice and feel better prepared towards the lesson.

          Please check the following video out to get ahead of the lesson and be prepared for the lesson.

          Extra Credit Due by January 27, 2017:  List 12 Important Facts you learned about Classifying Numbers through this video.

Reminders:

$12 for Panoramic Picture- Picture will be taken February 1st.

Tutorial starting date will be announced soon.

Try your best to be at school everyday.

Continue to come for help during recess if need be or asked to. 

Have a fabulous week Falcon Family!

       

Week of January 16-20, 2016

                                             

Mighty Falcons,


We had a productive start for the beginning of your second halves of your 6th grade careers.

I can already tell who has matured over the holidays and was 100% ready to overcome all new challenges that await this new semester. Remember that this semester requires a lot more work and dedication because before we know it the Math STAAR will be here on May 8, 2017,

We have a lot of work to do and I do not expect you to disappoint me. I am always available for extra help and will continue to see students during recess for math enrichment. If you have questions, just ASK. We are here to help you and I know you will succeed if you work hard.

This week we will begin to work with Distance, time, and rates. We will also go on to Measurement Conversions.  Try your best to be at school everyday so that you do not fall behind.


Click on the following link to explore measurement and conversions.
Extra Credit: Why do we use the customary system in the United States as opposed to the Metric System? (1-page essay).

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/



Reminders;
Panoramic Picture on February 1st. Bring in $12 if you would want to keep this special memory.
Try your best not to be absent from school.
Be the Best you can possibly be.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

                                       

           

Reminder: Classes resume on January 9,2017
Learn many new things this holiday break and be the best you can be.

 WEEK OF JANUARY 9-13, 2017

Mighty Falcons,

Welcome to the second half of your 6th grade careers.  I hope you've enjoyed the holidays to the max and have made many special memories with family and friends.  This is the time to focus on your goals and work on your personal and academic new year's resolutions.


I am very proud to be your teacher and I know you will give it your all inside and outside the classroom. This semester requires intensive dedication and determination in order to be successful

This week we will shortly review how to multiply and divide fractions and begin our math lesson on dividing decimals. STAAR  will be here before you know it so we must be prepared. Stay alert and ask questions when in need. I'm available for recess tutoring just make sure you get a recess pass.

Check out the following video to get ahead of the game.

Reminders:

Try your best not to be absent.

Be the best individual you can be.

Stay Alert!

December 12-16, 2016

Dear Falcons,


I cannot believe there is only one more week before the end of the first semester. You have worked hard and I know you will continue to always strive for the best. I am very proud of each of you and remember to always continue to practice your math on a daily basis.

I did not see some classes last week so make sure you turn in missing assignments that you have not turned in.  Stay alert and focused this last week before the holidays.  Always ask for help if need be.


This week we will begin dividing fractions and positive rational numbers. Check this video to get ahead of the game.

Extra Credit: Write down key points and vocabulary on an extra sheet of paper; turn in to me by Wednesday.

Reminders:

Donate a toy by December 14. Remember it feels better to give than to receive.

Ugly Christmas Sweater on December 16. Be creative and have fun.

Be here everyday.

Always be the  best you can be. 

Week of December 5-9, 2016

Falcons,

Progress reports were out last week and I hope you have earned grades that you can be proud of. If you are not happy with your grades remember it takes hard work and dedication to get there. Do not slack off and remember we are always available for help  but you also need to do your part. 

This week you will have your Math District Benchmark  and I am confident that you will do well. Go over your Interactive notebooks, Agilemind slides, and notes. Try your very best on each question and show all your work. 

Reminders:

Math District Benchmark #1 -Monday, December 5.

Reading District Benchmark #1- Tuesday, December 6.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraiser $ Extension Deadline-December 5.

Donate an unwrapped toy by December 14. Remember it's better to give than to receive :)

Week of November 28 - December 2, 2016

Mighty Falcons,

Hope you guys had a blessed Thanksgiving break with friends and family. This week we will continue to multiply rational numbers and be introduced to dividing rational numbers.  We are one week away from our District Benchmark #1 so make sure you are alert so that you do not miss out. Remember the holidays are around the corner, so it only means you need to work harder so that you do not get distracted. 

Remember to continue to go over your INB notes and ask for help when in need. Continue to come during recess for extra help and let me know if you need to use the internet to complete your Agilemind online assignments.

Check out the following videos to get ahead of the game.  

Reminders:

District Benchmark  #1 

Krispy Kreme Doughnut $ due by November 30.

Math Christmas Ornament due by November 28.

Agilemind Online Assignment Due by November 27 at 9:59pm.

Try your best to be at school everyday! Our school needs to be at first place again :)

Extra Credit:

Create a unique math game about multiplying fractions. Have a minimum of 20 questions typed and make sure it is extra neat. I will not accept any sloppy projects. 

The following pictures show our students multiplying fractions by using areas models. Students represent fractions by using a cake, frosting, and sprinkles. Students had a great time applying the math in their cakes.