Weekly Newsletter
6th grade
Sixth Grade News
January 27, 2012
SHAgala Baskets: We are getting close to SHAgala Basket pick-up day! Mrs. Wyman’s basket is “Chocolate Heaven” and Mrs. Hackenberger’s basket is “Spa Delight.” Any additional donations are greatly appreciated.
SHAgala Project: A great big THANK YOU to Mrs. Krepostman for volunteering to organize and create our 6th grade SHAgala project. Information regarding items needed for the project will be coming home soon.
Catholic Schools Week: Next week is Catholic Schools Week! We will be participating in several fun and religion based activities.
Here is what to expect:
Monday=Crazy sock day/Bowling
Tuesday=Spirit wear/Bingo with Mass buddies
Wednesday=Mass
Thursday=Bible Jeopardy/Mr. Peace (Guest Speaker)
Impressions 5 Science Museum: On Friday we are going to the Impressions 5 Science Museum. If your child has not returned his/her permission slip or money please do so as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have volunteered to chaperone. Students will need a sack lunch for this trip.
Report Cards: Report cards are coming home today. Please sign and return the envelope on Monday. Thank you.
Dates To Know
1/30 Bowling
2/1 Mass
Grammar Test (207&208)
2/3 Impressions 5 Science Museum
Field Trip
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Hackenberger and Mrs. Wyman
Mrs. Wyman and Mrs. Hackenberger
The curriculum for the sixth grade at Sacred Heart Academy includes daily lessons in the following areas:
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Math
Mastering multiplication and division of fractions, understanding decimals and measurements, conversion of the metric system.
Reading
Students work in literature circles within their own classroom and with the other 6th grade class. They are exposed to the various genres of literature, including adventure, fantasy, etc.
Science
Students learn about the Solar System, rocks and rock cycles, chemistry and genetics.
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Social Studies
Students learn about Ancient Civilizations including Ancient China, Japan, India, Persia, Greece, and Rome.
Religion
Our religion focuses on the Old Testament and almsgiving. The students work with younger SHA students as reading and prayer partners. They hold various collections throughout the year for Christmas Outreach and the Isabella County Soup Kitchen. They give books to the Chippewa River District Library in appreciation of the programs that the library makes available to them.
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In addition, students have music, computers, Spanish, art and physical education on a weekly basis. Sixth graders attend several field trips through out the year starting with an overnight 5th/6th grade camp held at Springhill every other year in September. They visit the Impressions 5 Science Center in Lansing for a hands-on science lesson. Occasionally, they may walk to Central Michigan University to take in a play or musical performance. They participate in the annual Geography Bee and Spelling Bee.
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