Here's what I am thankful for:
-Thanks for sending your student to me everyday. I have so much fun with them both academically and as 11 and 12 year old kids.
-Thanks for being the kind of parents that challenge your student to be their best and to be a leader wherever they are.
-Thanks for your encouragement as we try new things in 6th grade and stretch our thinking beyond our walls.
-Thanks for your patience and support as Lincoln has numerous learning opportunities for students of all ages, from 5 to 25 (UNI pre-service teachers).
-Thanks for taking some time this week to be thankful.
Here's This Week in Switzer-
Literature- We're wrapping up our Narrative Elements mini-story and iMovie trailers. I'll give you an opportunity to download these videos in the next week or so- they are GREAT for those slow days over winter break AND those Graduation Open Houses (years down the road). Your student will have a test over Narrative Elements on Wednesday (make sure they know the elements and can explain them!).
DEAR- Most students have completed their 15 second book review of a free-read book of their choice. They will need to document their understanding of three more books they have read over the course of this trimester. If you are wondering if your student has posted their 15 second book review, please CLICK HERE and look for their video.
WIN- Mr. Switzer's WIN class is presenting on Math concepts they researched through the MATH section of Lincoln6.com. I registered for the Math Bee this year- so be ready for some math competition coming in March!
Math- We are working through Topic 7 on adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators- your student should have homework EVERY NIGHT.
Social Studies- Students began work on Chapter 3 of the Social Studies book dealing with the start of the Civil War. In Literature, many students will also be reading about President Lincoln and Civil Rights issues in American History.
Science- Students have a quiz over fluids and pressure on Tuesday; please reference the email from Mrs. Heine I sent earlier last week. It has a study guide attached to it for you to use with your student at home.
Writing- Students are learning how to become much more descriptive writers by using the senses and similes to become much more expressive. We'll continue to post to KidBlog- feel free to login and comment (sign your comments, please)!
Have a fantastic week, and PLEASE send your child to school with WARM CLOTHES- or let me know if there's a way I can help you in this. Thanks!
Matthew Switzer
6th grade teacher
Lincoln Elementary
6th grade teacher
Lincoln Elementary
