Miss Perris' 6th Grade ELA, Reading, and Social Studies

9/14/18

Happy Friday,
 Important information for both groups:
 
1.  Rolling Hills presents Peter Pan, Jr.  Open to all in grades 6th-8th attending Rolling Hills.  Auditions are on October 1st and 2nd.  The cost is $150.00.  Register online at cusdextensions.asapconnected.com.  For questions, please call 408-364-4200 ext. 6204 or 6378.  
2.  Additional fundraiser on the horizon:  Cookie dough - Monday, Oct. 1 - Friday, Oct. 12 (40% profit)
3.  Picture re-takes are on Wednesday, October 3.  IF your child needs a picture retaken, please have them see Ms. Odom in the front office!
4.  Baskin-Robbins Thursdays - Visit the Baskin-Robbins across the street and tell them that you are from Rolling Hills.  20% of the sales from that day will be donated to the RHMS science camp fund.  ***Thursdays ONLY!!
Homework for 9/14/18:
 
Reading/Literature:  Students in the green group have taken the STAR Reading test (diagnostic tool from the AR program).  Diagnostic reports will be reviewed with the students next week.  Gold group students will take the test next week during Reading/Literature.  
READ 20 mins. every night including weekends!  
***If a student is not sure if the book they are reading is an AR book, they can go to www.arbookfind.com.  Simply type in the name of the book, and it will tell you if the book is an AR book.
Language Arts:  No homework
Math:  GCF and LCM were reviewed in class today.  Homework was also reviewed.  Please note that there is a quiz on Monday covering those two topics.  
Science:   Students created cell mind maps today in groups.  Students have one sheet of reading on the parts and use of microscopes.  Please have a conversation about handling delicate equipment with your child. 
Social Studies:  No homework
Have a great weekend. 
Ms. Perris/Ms. Harrington