Well, it seems like it has been forever since I have updated the page, but it turns out its only been about a month! Either way, my apologies to those faithful readers. All two of you. :)
Report cards will be coming out tomorrow, and for the most part, everyone has done well starting out the sixth grade year. The one thing that has hurt the most students has been not turning in assignments. Remember, sixth grade is preparation for middle school, and in middle school, homework and other assignments must be done. As I've said numerous times, if you turn in everything I ask you to, you can't help but get a good grade in my class!
Conferences will be happening at the end of November, right before our Thanksgiving break. There will be a reminder sent home with report cards of parents date and time that they signed up for. If you have not signed up for a conference, I have a few slots still available, so make sure to call Ashford School and leave me a voicemail. Mrs. Beermann and I would greatly enjoy the chance to sit down with you to discuss your student's progress!
What we're working on:
Language: We are nearing the end of Beowulf, one of the oldest stories still on record. Most students seem to really enjoy the book, and we are having fun reading it! We've started discussing the Beowulf and Grendel inside of us, and everyone in the class (teachers included) has begun a writing project describing them. I know personally that it has been a very enlightening experience. I hope it is for students as well!
Science: After finishing Chapter 1 of our ecology text, we are now working on animal research reports. Students have selected an animal (those who desired a challenge had one picked for them!), and are now using the computer labs and library to find out a selection of information. This is a great experience; research reports are a staple of high school and college, so its good to get practice!
Wow, this has been quite the update! My thanks to those who keep their eye on this page. Who knows what wonders are to come?
Mr. Tormey
Thursday, November 1, 2007
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