Monday, January 11, 2010

Greetings students and family:

Incredible! In one week we will be at the half way point of our year and it continues to accelerate.  IMPORTANT!!  Science Fair projects and Alternative Projects are due to me by close of day on January 20.  The Science Fair is an incredible opportunity for the student to show their ability to work independently. Our first  quarter was preparation period  for this time.  I have given the students all the information I am permitted to give them , and its there turn to shine! Alternative projects are due the same day. If you have any questions, feel free to email me via the link on this page.

We will be continuing our study of photosynthesis this week and moving to review of symbiotic relationships. Study guides will be sent home on Friday in preparation for the test on Wednesday the 20th.

Following the two workdays we will be beginning a series on population dynamics as an integrated unit with the other teachers on the Livingstone Team.

Please continue to encourage your students to be vigilant in their work, as I have seen a tendency toward laziness in many students. As a parent myself, I had to encourage my seventh grader to not quit and to finish well, and I ask for you to be the same encouragement to your student.

Stay tuned for more information, and thanks for all you do at home to support our work with your student.

Greg Stienbarger

 

Dates to remember:

January 18- MLK Day

January 21-22 Teacher Workdays.

January 25 Third Quarter Starts

February 2- 2nd Report Card Issued

February 3- 6th Grade Awards Assembly (1:15-2:15) in Auditorium.

February 15- Teacher Workday

February 24- 3rd Quarter Progress Report

March 17- Early Release Day

March 19- Field Trip to Charlotte

April 1- Early Release Day

April 2- Teacher Workday

April 5-9 Spring Break

April 20- 3rd Report Card

                                             Science Syllabus – 6^th grade

2nd Quarter

Ecosystems

Biodiversity

Grading scale grade determination

A    93 - 100

B     85 - 92

C    77 - 84

D   70 - 76

F     0 - 69

 

Classwork/Labs/Quizzes     65%

Tests/Projects     25%

Homework     10%

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The easiest way to get into contact with me is via email, although I can be reached by phone as well.