Week 37 May 18th-22nd

Monday, May 18th - 22nd
Announcements :

• IF YOU HAVE NOT turned in TourBuilder or your PJ essay from March, they will be zeroed out Thursday by 11:59 p.m.
• All assignments for our class will be due Thursday, May 21st.
• 6th grade Chromebook and material collection at Ross Friday, May 22nd from 10-1.
• Remember classwork is graded on a week-to-week basis. You can NOT go back and make-up any assignments.
• There will be NO Google Meet this week. I will see you Friday when you turn in your materials.

Here is what we are doing for our LAST week of school:

1. Finish novel- Ch. 19 & 20 (pg.223-249)
2. Google Classroom-Flip Grid Monday Chat
3. Flip Grid-Book Review-Submit Video (more info in our Monday Chat on Flip Grid).

Week 36 May 11th-15th

Monday, May 11th- May 15th
Announcements: 
Extra Credit Book Report-Last day to turn in an extra credit book report is Friday, May 15th!  No late reports will be accepted. You will find the report form in our Google Classroom. You must take an AR test/screenshot of the score, email to me with a 70% pass before you begin to work on the written report.
Chromebook/Books returns: The day slated for ALL 6th-grade school-owned material returns is on Friday, May 22nd. More information will be coming on this from Mr. Hibbard...stay tuned.

Remember all work is due Friday at 11:59 with Saturday as a grace period. Once grades are entered Sunday, the school week ends. I will not go back and grade work from prior weeks. 

Here is what we are doing this week: 

1. Read Chapters 15-18 in WTRFG (pgs.169-222)
2. Audio is in Google Classroom but you can also search the chapter audio via YouTube.
3. Quiz-WTRFG Ch.15-18- Google Classroom (Google Forms Test). 
4. Study Sync- Homophones
5. Google Meet-THURSDAY 10am 
6. Check out Google Classroom for my Monday Chat via FLIP GRID about what we will be doing this week. As always, email me with any questions. :)

KUDOS to so many of you who are continuing to GROW your BRAIN and stay engaged in your classwork!  I am SOOOOOOO Proud of YOU!!! 

Week 35 May 4th-May 8th

Monday, May 4th-May 8th, 2020
Announcements:

6th grade this Tuesday from 9-12 come pick-up any personal belongings you left behind in your P.E. lockers. 

● A drive-thru set up in front of the school. 

● Parents/students are to remain in their vehicles. 

● School staff will be wearing appropriate PPE and will deliver personal belongings to the vehicle.
6th grade you need to vote for who you want to be your student council reps! Go to our school Google Classroom on Tuesday from 8am-5pm and VOTE!!!

Remember all work is due Friday at 11:59 with Saturday as a grace period. Once grades are entered Sunday, the school week ends. I will not go back and grade work from prior weeks. 

Here is what we are doing this week:

1. Read Chapters 10-14 in WTRFG (pgs. 85-152 in our novel).
2. Audio is in Google Classroom but you can also search the chapter audio via YouTube.
3. Google Classroom-Writing assignment- writing grade :)
4. Use this link to take a practice quiz at the end of your reading this week. https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=23v6grab&s=n1x34m
5. Check out Google Classroom for my Monday Chat about what we will be doing this week. 
6. Google Meet Friday @10 (depending on my son's surgery) I will keep you posted. 

I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!  HAVE A GREAT WEEK!  

Email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Week 34 April 27th-May 1st

Monday, April 27th-May 1st, 2020
Due: Some of you still need to turn in your PJ Essay & Tourbuilder ASAP!

Drive-Thru ELA and Math book pick-up!  Stop by Wednesday from 10-11 to get a novel or math workbook. Check our school Google Classroom for more information! I hope to see you:)

• Great job to all who read the first 5 chapters of WTRFG and did your assignment!  I am proud of YOU! It is important to stay engaged and exercise your BRAIN!

1. Check out our Monday FLIP GRID for important information about our lesson this week.
2. Google Classroom-Comprehension questions Ch. 6-10-due Friday by 11:59
3. Quizlet- Ch 6-10 (Flashcards, Learn, Write, & TEST) Do NOT due SPELL!  If you complete Gravity and Scatter, you can get 5pts extra credit.
4. Google Meet- Friday at 10:00 am. It was great to see some of you who joined in. We will be discussing our reading of the novel. 

~HAVE A GREAT WEEK~If you have any questions. please email me!  

Week 33 April 20th-April 24th

Monday, April 20th-April 24th, 2020
Due: Nothing-Unless you haven't submitted your PJ essay or Tourbuilder; I have marked grading complete. Please turn these assignments in ASAP. I will be zeroing out soon. These two assignments are NOT apart of our shelter-in-place grading policy as they were assigned well before we left school. 

I hope you all had a nice Spring Break and enjoyed Easter with your family!  I miss you all and wish that we were starting back to class in person. However, let's stay positive and be thankful we get to start ONE of my FAVORITE novels...WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! YAY!

This week's educations opportunities!!!

• In Google Classroom you will see the novel in PDF-so you can follow along. I have some old copies of the novel that were in my classroom library. Email me and I can arrange for pick-up if you'd like to hold a book. 
• You will also see the audio to the first 5 chapters in GC so you can listen (like we do in-class). 
• You will also see comp questions for ch. 1-5 in GC-Due Friday
• Quizlet Vocab has been assigned for Ch. 1-5 (Flashcards, Learn, Spell, Test) Write is Extra Credit. 
• ALL WORK IS DUE FRIDAY by 11:59.

1. Google Classroom Flip Grid!  Check out a message from Mrs. La Rosa and respond with any questions you may have. THIS IS GRADE FOCUSED!
2. Google Classroom Flip Grid WTRFG (Where the Red Fern Grows)Week 1- Quick discussion.
3. I am going to attempt a GOOGLE Meet for all classes on Friday @ 10a.m. stay tuned for more details!  

Have a GREAT week! Please reach out if you have any questions! :)

Week 32 April 6th-April 9th

Monday, April 6th-9th, 2020
Due: Thank you to all who submitted assignments last week. Keep up the great work!
UPDATED Monday at 11:53

• The book exchange has been postponed....sorry!  I will have a copy of the novel for you in Google Classroom at the conclusion of Spring Break

• As a reminder, make sure if you end up turning in an assignment after the due date send an email to me so I am aware. I can then grade, input your grade for credit. 

1. This week is a short week for us and we will be getting prepared to start our novel after Spring Break. Please go to Google Classroom and listen to the Wilson Rawls author info link I sent. 
2. StudySync assignment-Academic Vocabulary Lesson 1-Due Thursday by 11:59
3. Check Google Classroom for a Flip Grid video information about important information concerning our class.
4. Have a wonderful week! I miss you all so much :) Please reach out and let me know if there is anything that you need. 

Week 31 March 30th-April 3rd

Monday, March 30th-April 3rd
Due: You should have turned in your Luke Wanted Poster and StudySync grammar assignment. If you have yet to submit these assignments, please do so ASAP!

I sure have missed seeing each and every one of you! I hope you are doing your part to stay safe by staying home during this time of shelter in place. This week's assignments will be discussed below in detail. If you have questions, feel free to email me with your questions. Great job to those who are actively participating in getting your classwork done. I AM PROUD OF YOU!  It is important that we stay connected and carry on with classwork. Engage our brain, engage our body, and engage with our family will be our motto this week!  xoxox Mrs. La Rosa :)

Engage our Brain!

1. StudySync-Possessive Pronouns-make sure to take your time reading over the model examples. Possessive Pronouns can be tricky!
2. StudySync Blast/Write- Answer the prompt in a well-written paragraph.

Engage our Body!

1. FLIP GRID CHALLENGE! I need to see your faces and we need to be getting outside and moving!  We will have a Period 1, 2, 5, 6 challenge. This winning class (participants only) will get 50pts EXTRA CREDIT in the HW category. Let's have some fun! Check out Google Classroom for details and let's have some fun!

Engage our Family!

1. Table time conversations! Check out Google Classroom for sentence starters and questions for your family to engage in.

~Extra Credit reading option- read a book you haven't previously read before, take an AR test and fill out the online book report for extra points in the writing category. Details are in Google Classroom

~ All assignments are due by Friday at 11:59. The extra credit reading will remain until the end of our COVID-19 Shelter in Place.

Week 30 March 23-27

Monday, March 23rd - March 27th    ~WE ARE #HUGHONTOUGH~
Due: Last night you should have submitted Enrique's Journey via StudySync. If you forgot to submit, please do so ASAP. It will not be counted as "late." 

~ Good morning students!  This blog post is for the entire week. Read carefully and email me with any questions you might have.  Have a great week and take care!~

1. Wanted Poster- Google Classroom
2. Study Sync- adjectives
3. Spend 20 minutes of your day reading something....magazine, online article, a favorite book, etc. This is on the HONOR system. If you are able, Sea of Monsters is the next book in the Percy Jackson series.

***These assignments are due by Friday at 11:59***

I miss you all and I hope you are doing well. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

mlarosa@hughsonschools.org

Week 29 March 16th - 20th

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
Due: Tour Builder (If you are not in class today, this will be due when we return to school).

1. Today you will have the class period to work on our comparative essay. Remember you are looking at the sacrifices that Sally Jackson and Lourdes made for their children. Refer to Study Sync for the actual essay prompt. When you are finished, make sure you PROOF read your essay. This assignment is DUE Sunday, by 11:59. If you have any questions, please ask or email me.

• Starting Monday, March 23rd I will be posting our class assignments for the week. Assignments will be due each Friday by 11:59. This allows you to do assignments around your schedule.
• Assignments will not be rigorous but more of an enrichment/review. 
• If you have any questions or concerns, please email me and I will get back to you in a timely manner.
• Please take care of yourself and I look forward to seeing you all next month!

HW: Work on the essay for the remainder of the week and submit by Sunday at 11:59.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Finish PJ Novel (Ch.22) Audio (9:24)
2. Finish Tour Builder-Due tomorrow (If you are not in class, I will grade this assignment upon return April 20th)
3. Work on Comparative Essay (Percy & Enrique) if time permits. (You will have the entire class period tomorrow to work on your essay)-Due Sunday by 11:59

HW: Finish up Tour Builder

Monday, March 16th, 2020
Due: You should have completed the QUIZ for Enrique's Journey last night

1. Read Ch. 21 in PJ
2. Tour Builder-LAST PIN-Due Wednesday (If you are not here Wednesday, I will grade when we return to school). 

• Last Pin-Empire State Building in NY Question: How does Zeus reward Percy?

HW: Work on Essay-Due Friday by 11:59

Week 28 March 9th-March 13th

Friday, March 13th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Correct Spelling worksheets
2. Take Spelling Quiz
3. Work on SS-Enrique's Journey Quiz due Sunday night

HW: Study Sync-Quiz

Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. StudySync-Enrique's Journey-continue annotations
2. Write Assignment-Discuss -due Friday 3/20
3. SS Quiz due Sunday by 11:59

HW: All Spelling due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. StudySync-Enrique's Journey (re-read)
2. Annotations -Focus: Sally Jackson-Theme of Sacrifice- DO NOT TAKE QUIZ
3. Spelling last 20 minutes of class-Due Friday

Due: Nothing

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Due: Underworld Map

1. Turn in Map
2. Ch. 20 PJ
3. Studysync-Enrique's Journey-first read

HW: None

Monday, March 9th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Finish Reading Ch. 19
2. Work on Underworld Map-due tomorrow (Use class time wisely)

HW: Underworld map worksheet due tomorrow.

Week 27 March 2nd-March 6th

Friday, March 6th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Read part of Ch. 19 
2. Underworld Map-Due Tuesday at the beginning of the period

HW: None

Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Read Ch.18 in PJ
2. TourBuilder Check

HW: None

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
Due: Nothing
REMINDER PARENT CONFERENCE ARE TOMORROW FROM 1:30-4:40

1. Return Papers
2. Review Spelling Unit #27
3. Tour Builder- Pin Los Angeles 

HW: Make sure Tour Builder is up-to-date. I will be checking tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
Due: StudySync should have been submitted last night.

1. Take PJ Quiz
2. Read Chapter 17

HW: None

Monday, March 2nd, 2020
Due: Study Guide Ch.16

1. Turn in study guide
2. Tour Builder Ch. 16
3. StudySync Skill-Prefixes-Due tonight by 11:59
4. Quiz tomorrow on PJ Ch. 10-16-Study

HW: Studysync-Grammar Prefixes

Week 26 February 24th-February 28th

Friday, February 28th, 2020
Due: Spelling Unit #26

1. Correct Spelling worksheets
2. Take Quiz
3. Finish reading ch. 16 / work on study guide-due Monday

HW: PJ study guide ch 16

Thursday, February 27th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Read Chapter 16 PJ
2. Study Guide-due Monday
3. We will Pin the Vegas stop Monday in TourBuilder

HW: All Spelling is due/Study for Quiz

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Due: Nothing

1. Spelling Practice
2. Quizlet Live

HW: None

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
Due: You should have turned in your Subject/Verb agreement assignment last night.

1. Finish reading Ch. 15
2. Tour Builder-Summary

HW: Finish summary in Tour Builder

Monday, February 24th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Read Ch. 15 in PJ (long chapter)
2. Pin next stop in Tour Builder-Summary (tomorrow in-class)
3. Study Sync-Subject Verb Agreement-HW

HW: StudySync-Subject/Verb agreement

Week 25 February 18th-21st

Friday, February 21st, 2020
Due: Nothing

~Grading Period Ends Today~

1. Read Chapter 13& 14 in PJ
2. Tour Builder-upon completion of  Ch.14, you may add another location to your tour. Make sure you are reading carefully. If you missed it, return to the beginning of the chapter and re-read. You will need to write a summary of this chapter and add at least one picture. Make sure you are using complete sentences. 

HW: Even though Tour Builder is not due next week, you still need to make sure you are current on the assignment so far. You should have an introduction, New Jersey, and the new location that you pinned today. 

Thursday, February 20th, 2020
Due: Nothing
~Grading Period Ends Tomorrow~

1. Tour Builder-Google Classroom
2. Read-Chapter 12

HW: None

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Due: Study Sync-Suffixes 
~Grading Period Ends This FRIDAY~

1. Return Papers
2. Spelling Unit #26- Due 2/28
3. Finish Chapter 11/Clips 

HW: None

Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
Due: Extra Credit was due last night via Google Classroom
~Grading Period Ends This FRIDAY~

1. Grades/Papers
2. Take Percy Forms Quiz 6-10
3. Study Sync-suffixes-due tonight by 11:59
4. Read Ch. 11 PJ (The Medusa Chapter)

HW: Suffix assignment is due by 11:59 tonight

Week 24 February 10th-13th

Thursday, February, 13th, 2020
Due: Spelling

1. Correct worksheets
2. Take spelling quiz
3. Finish Ch. 9....start PJ ch. 10

HW: Finish reading Ch. 10- Test Tuesday on Ch. 6-10

Complete Extra Credit Study Guides (Optional)

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Read Ch. 9 & 10 PJ-Google Classroom
2. Study Guides available for extra credit-due Monday by 11:59 (no late assignments accepted)
3. Test on PJ Ch. 6-10 Tuesday

HW: All Spelling due tomorrow

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
Due: You should have submitted your Capitalization assignment last night.
I will be helping with ELPAC testing today. I am on campus and will be in HW Help after school. Be on your best behavior for Ms. Anderson!

1. Work on Spelling Unit #25
2. Quizlet #25
3. AR-if time permits

HW: None

Monday, February 10th, 2020
Due: Nothing
Learning Target: Review the importance of capitalization and citing textual evidence to support an opinion or claim.

1. Let's talk about grades!  Grading Period ENDS THURSDAY!
2. Study Sync- Textual Evidence-submit
3. Study Sync-Capitalization-Due by tonight @ 11:59
4. PJ Chapter 8-discussion

HW: Capitalization assignment must be submitted by 11:59

Week 23 February 3rd- 7th

Friday, February 7th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Turn in Grade Reports for 1/2 credit if you haven't turned in yet.
2. Read Chapter 8 in PJ. This is one of the BEST chapters. Pay attention!!! 
3. Finish Chapter 7 study guide and turn in to Ms. Anderson
4. If time permits, you may work on spelling unit #25

HW: Nothing! Good job this week! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 6th, 2020
Due: You should have turned in your PJ ADHD writing assignment last night.
Grade Reports due

1. Grade Reports DUE today
2. PJ Chapter 7
3. Study Guide Ch.7
4. Spelling if time permits

HW: None

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
Due: Study Guide Ch. 6

1. Turn in HW
2. Spelling Unit #25 due 2/13
3. Work on ADHD writing assignment-Due tonight by 11:59

HW: Complete ADHD writing assignment submit via Google Classroom

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Grade Reports-Due Thursday
2. Finish Ch.6- Study Guide due tomorrow
3. Percy ADHD paragraph -Due Wed night by 11:59

HW: Study Guide Ch.6

Monday, February 3rd, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Take PJ Quiz Ch. 1-5
2. Does Percy have ADHD-Google Classroom-Due Wednesday by 11:59
3. Read part of Ch. 6/study guide

HW: None

Week 22 January 27th-January 31st

Friday, January 31st, 2020
Due: Spelling Unit #16

1. Correct Spelling worksheets
2. Take Quiz
3. Finish Ch. 5 PJ

HW: Review Ch.1-5 for Quiz Monday

Thursday, January 30th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Begin Chapter 5
2. Quizlet-practice

HW: Spelling w/s, Quizlet, and spelling quiz tomorrow. STUDY!

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
Due: Ch. 3 PJ Study Guide

1. Turn in Ch. 3 HW
2. Read Ch. 4 PJ
3. Spelling / Quizlet

HW: None

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Take Quiz Ch. 2
2. Finish Ch. 3
3. Study Guide Ch. 3-due tomorrow

HW: Ch. 3 Study Guide5v

Monday, January 27th 2020
Due: PJ Ch. #1 Study Guide

1. Turn in HW
2. Read Ch. #2 & 3 PJ
3. Quiz tomorrow on Ch. 2

HW: Nothing

Week 21 January 21st- Jan 24th

Friday, January 24, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Return Papers
2. Spelling Unit #16  Due 1/31
3. Continue reading PJ Ch. #1
4. Study Guide Ch.1- Due Monday

HW: PJ Study Guide Ch. 1

Thursday, January 23, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Finish presentations
2. Author background info-Rick Riordan

HW: None

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Due: Greek god/goddess project

1. Present Greek god/goddess
2. Check out Percy Jackson's A Lightning Thief

HW: None

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Correct Spelling
2. Discuss Greek god/goddess presentation
3. Work with partner

HW: Greek god/goddess project & presentation due tomorrow

Week 20 January 13th-17th

Friday, January 17th, 2020
Due: Spelling Unit #14
**Be on your best behavior for Ms. Lutz today!**

1. Turn in Spelling worksheets
2. Take Spelling Quiz
3. Work on god/goddess-Due Wednesday (No late projects will be accepted)

HW: If needed, work on your Greek god/goddess project. You will have not much classtime Tuesday to work on it. We will be discussing your presentation on Tuesday.

Thursday, January16th, 2020
Due: Nothing
Learning Target 1. Research various Greek gods and goddesses to gain an understanding of their important powers, traits, family dynamics, interests, and appearance.

1. Continue research of Greek god/goddess- Use your time wisely. Due 01/22

DUE: Spelling Unit #14

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
Due: Nothing
Learning Target 1. Research various Greek gods and goddesses to gain an understanding of their important powers, traits, family dynamics, interests, and appearance.

1. Continue research of Greek god/goddess-20 minutes Use your time wisely. Due 01/22
2. Spelling Quizlet- 20 minutes

HW: Signed STAR reports are due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Due: Nothing
Learning Target 1. Research various Greek gods and goddesses to gain an understanding of their important powers, traits, family dynamics, interests, and appearance.

1. Greek god/goddess assigned-today is a research day!  Use your time wisely. Due 01/22

• Suggested Research Sites:
• http://www.windsofolympus.com/ 
  http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/bios/index.html 
  http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/ 

HW: STAR reports due-Thursday & Spelling Unit #14 due Friday

Monday, January 13th, 2020
Due: Studysync-Perseus was due last night at 11:59
Learning Target:  1. Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. 2. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

1. Parts of a PLOT- Google Classroom
2. Studysync-Perseus/Plot-submit
3. STAR Results-parent signature due by Thursday

HW: None

Week 19 January 7th-10th

Friday, January 10th, 2020
Due: Nothing

Learning Target: Continue our reading of "A Hero Every Child Should Know: Perseus" and demonstrate comprehension by responding to short analysis and inference questions with textual evidence. 2. Practice defining vocabulary words using context. 3. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.

1. AR - STAR TEST
2. Finish Perseus Comprehension Quiz
3. Think Questions 1-3

HW: Complete  "A Hero Every Child Should Know: Perseus" Assignment and submit by Sunday at 11:59.

Thursday, January 9th, 2020
Due: Nothing
Learning Target: Perform an initial reading of "A Hero Every Child Should Know: Perseus" and demonstrate comprehension by responding to short analysis and inference questions with textual evidence. 2. Practice defining vocabulary words using context. 3. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.

1. Watch Clip of scene: Perseus vs Medusa
2. 2nd read of "A Hero Every Child Should Know: Perseus"
3. Read Quiz-Group

HW: None

Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Due: Nothing

1. Seat Chart 
2. AR-Extra Credit-Star Test Mid-Year Assessment-Friday
3. Quizlet-Review
4. Study Sync-Perseus

HW: Nothing

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

1. New Semester means a fresh start!
2. Bathroom passes
3. Spelling Unit #14-due 1/17

HW: Nothing 

Week 18 December 16th-20th

Friday, December 20th, 2019
Due: Nothing

~~HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK~~~

1. Wonder!

Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Due: Nothing
1 day left!!!!!

1. Finish Jackie Robinson-Bio/Discuss

HW: None

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
Due:  Nothing
2 days left of the SEMESTER! FINISH STRONG!!!

1. Meet with Mrs. La Rosa for final grade check
2. Watch Jackie Robinson-Bio

~Winner of the class contest....1st PERIOD!!!! Donuts FRIDAY!~

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019
Due:Storyboard-Aesop's Fables & Last day for AR

3 days left of the SEMESTER! FINISH STRONG!!!

1. Storyboard-Present
2. Bring any bathroom passes for final grade tally.

HW: None

Monday, December 16th, 2019
Due: Nothing
4 days left of the SEMESTER! FINISH STRONG!!!

1. Studysync-Aesop's Fables-Group quiz-submit
2. Continue working on Storyboard-redesign one of Aesop's fables for the year 2020!-DUE Tuesday!

HW: Finish Story Board