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Wong’s
Sixth
We’re busy at working up until the start of
the “new” year. The kids looked quite relaxed from
the one-week Thanksgiving Break. I think some
might be coming off the effects of the turkey – just
kidding. Others are back to their usual selves, with
lots of energy.
The new trimester started just a few short
weeks ago, please remind students of their new
found short- and long-term goals to academic
success.
I’m sure many have decided for
themselves why and how they were going to
continue
their
success
or
make
some
improvements over the course of this second
trimester. I have seen huge improvements from
several kids in regards to their focus and attention
during class. Others will need a gentle reminder of
their goals and how to achieve them this trimester.
Progress reports will be handed out the
week we get back from Winter Break. I know it
seems like the first trimester just ended, however,
the second trimester started Nov. 10th. Soon after
we get back from the holiday break, the second
trimester will end on January 30th. So let’s make
sure students are focused, determined, and bound
for success for at school and home. Z
Oral biography book reports will start
next week. Students will sign-up for a
presentation date tomorrow. There is plenty of
time to utilize the weekend to perfect their
speeches in first person. All the necessary
requirements are listed on the rubric given to
the students before Thanksgiving break. If you
were wondering for yourself what the
requirements entail please refer to my
classroom website, and click on the link for the
rubric. Please help your child by being his or
her audience and giving precise constructive
criticism.
Tech Museum
On Dec. 16th we’ll be off for a fun-filled
day at the Tech Museum in San Jose to see a
special exhibit on Leonardo di Vinci: 500 Years
into the Future. The exhibit is made up of two
parts: The Renaissance Engineers and The
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mind of Leonardo. We’ll be attending a special
session about Leonardo’s creations, have
lunch, and then explore the exhibits throughout
the Tech Museum with emphasis on the
Leonardo exhibits.
We hope you’ll be able to join us and
chaperone and/or drive for this field trip. We’re
short a few seats as of right now. This will be a
limited opportunity to see the works of
Leonardo. Aside from spending time with your
child and see his/her horizons broaden, you
will also be able to see the amazements of the
exhibits yourself.
We are getting close to having
online grades again. Keep your fingers
cross with me, I am hoping for access
codes to be given out next week.
Thank you very much for the
generous donations. I know with the
holidays coming around, the numerous
costs of being a parent of a sixth grader,
and the uncertainties of the economy it’s
often difficult to make additional
donations. Your generosity is much
appreciated. I’ve received 14 family
donations. If you are interested in
donating towards this program, please
send $7 to school with your child or in
his/her Wolf Folder.
Science Camp
Science camp will be fast
approaching. The final deposit of
$100 is due next Thursday.
Health and other camp forms will be
distributed next week. Please try to fill
out the forms at thoroughly as possible
– even areas where you might feel are
not necessary. All lines of the form are
necessary, and are created to insure the
utmost importance of safety for your
child. As the forms are returned, I will
look for pertinent information that may
be missing. Don’t forget to include a
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photocopy of both front and back of your
insurance card.
General information packet about
camp can be download from
http://mounthermon.org/cms/144_Parent
_Student_Manual_July08.pdf
If you miss place the health forms,
please contact me. Only partial required
forms on downloadable from the
website.
I’m a stickler for rules when it
comes to our students’ safety. It is
better to be safe than sorry. Please
provide use with as many phone
numbers as possible to reach you in
case of an emergency. I don’t perceive
I will need it, but I want to be able to
inform you of any concerns that may
arise – urgent or not.
Reminders:
Forms are due January 15th
Final Deposit of $100 is next week.
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the end of the school year is slim to
none. Don’t let this opportunity pass
you by.
What to check for in the Wolf Folder:
TEST:
Reading – U2L5, Rosetta Stone
Spelling – Unit 2: Ancient Civilizations
Science – Ch. 4.1: Layers of the Earth
Math – Ch.5.1 – 5.2 QUIZ
What to look for in next week’s Wolf Folder:
Subject
Spelling
Reading
Math
Science
Content
U2L6
When Completed
12/5/08
U3L6
12/5/08
Ch.5.1-5.3 quiz 12/2/08
Ch.4.2
12/4/08
Reminder:
If your child scores a D or below, you must sign their test
to acknowledge that you have received and look through
the test with your child. OPTION: your child has been
given an opportunity to correct all incorrect answers and
earn ½ point back to improve their grade, if he or she
wishes to do so.
What Are We Up To?
Science:
Social Studies:
Spelling:
Reading:
Language Arts:
Ch.4.2 – Currents
Ch. 4: Egypt
U2L6
Unit 2 – Ancient Civilization
Expository Writing
Classroom Donations
Orders for our annual printing of
sixth grade t-shirts will be out in the
upcoming weeks. Each shirt will be
printed with the names of all the sixth
graders and the school year they’ve
attended Warm springs. The shirts are
sold at cost. We don’t make a profit.
It’s been a hit with both students and
parents as a memento of their sixth
grade year and a mark of a milestone of
completing elementary.
speaking of mementoes, yearbook
orders are due tomorrow. It’s definitely
a keepsake. If you would like to
purchase one, please send in a check to
Warm Springs School for $18. **The
likelihood of purchasing a yearbook at
If anyone can donate the following items for
class use, please send it in with your child.
 Binder paper
 Tissue Boxes
Dec. Birthday!
Jeet – 12/4
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions
please feel free to contact me.
(510) 656-1672 x45121
smiles432iw@aol.com
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