It's amazing to me that September is already complete! This week in Language Arts, students discussed parallels between characters in Out of My Mind, and worked on writing compare and contrast short essays. In Math class, students were introduced to squares, square roots, cubes, and cube roots. We'll have our first math test next Thursday. Last week in History, students collaborated in groups to research, compile, and present on the various stages of early man. They learned about basic evolution, and were introduced--through the presentations--to the key features of australopithecus afarensis , Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Homo Sapiens: Neanderthals, and Homo Sapiens Sapiens. Students wrapped up presentations earlier this week. After presentations were completed, we focused on highlighting and note taking skills while learning the details of hunting and gathering in History. Each "band" competed in a hunter/gather competition on Friday afternoon to earn "survival stones" for their group. Finally, I have to say I'm so impressed with the excellent participation in our primitive diet challenge! The House volleyball competition also began this week. The next three Wednesdays will involve a round-robin style tournament down at the sand volleyball courts. During this time, students compete in house teams to earn points or their houses! We'll continue with "Swoop Groups" on Fridays, where sixth graders participate in mixed age 40 minute "classes": American Sign Language, Sports of All Sorts, Comedy Improv, Collage, Martial Arts and Yoga, Battle of the Books, Farm Club, tabletop games, and many more. Have a wonderful weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you next Tuesday at Parent night!
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