La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 06/02/2017

What We Did Today
We continued talking about forms of government, watch the last CNN10 of the year, then had classroom meetings.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips.  There are still a few people who have not turned in their slips and money.

Discussion Starters
Permission slips; forms of government; who has the power?

Math 6

In Class

Nets, Surface Area & Volume

Homework

Quiz Mon 6/5

Last day to turn in missing work Fri. 6/9

Final  6/9 (all), 6/12 (1st-3rd), 6/13 (5th-7th)

Skate world trip 6/7

Spirit trip 6/12

V & P make up task due 6/9

Kettner - Science - 6/1/2017

What We Did Today

We shared what we learned about our family last night. This led us to a discussion about dominant and recessive traits. We then started the activity, "Genetics with a Smile". Students were also given, "Mendel's Work". Using pages 80-85 fill out this note taking guide to help you understand our new vocabulary and concepts. This sheet is due on Monday.

Homework.

Make sure you completed and colored, "Genetics with a Smile" and start the note taking guide called "Mendel's Work".

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 06/01/2017

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What We Did Today
We discussed how the United States limits the power of the federal government.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips ASAP.  The Skate World permission slip is due tomorrow.  The Pool Party permission slip is due Tuesday, but you might as well bring that in tomorrow, too.

Discussion Starters
Federal/State powers; separation of powers; permission slips.

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Kettner - Science - 5/31/2017

What We Did Today

We talked about the expectations for the science portion of the Healthy choices project. We then discussed the "Baby Mice" question - defining what is meant by acquired traits versus inherited traits. We ended the class taking a survey on our personal traits.

Homework.

Survey 2 family members to see if there are traits common among your family - be ready to report out tomorrow. Also, put at least 10 minutes into researching your topic tonight so  you can identify the 2 systems that are most affected by your condition.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 05/31/2017

What We Did Today
Students began discussing different forms of government.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips.

Discussion Starters
Types of government.

Math 6

In Class

Nets & Surface Area

Homework

WS pg 118 & 124

Quiz Mon 6/5

Last day to turn in missing work Fri. 6/9

Possible Final dates

6/8, 6/9, 6,12, 6,13

V & P make up task due 6/9

Spirit Trip

Congratulations to 6th Grade for winning this year's spirit competition! The spirit trip will take place at the Huntington Woods Pool on Monday, June 12, from 11:30-3:30 PM. Students received a permission slip in Mr. LaFramboise's class today and are due back to him by Wednesday, June 7. There is no cost to the students.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 05/30/2017

What We Did Today
We finished discussing why people form governments.  Mr. La Framboise passed out the Skate World permission slips, which are due back (with $11) by Friday, June 2nd.  He also began passing out the Pool Party permission slips, which are due back Tuesday, June 6th.  If you were not aware, 6th graders won the year-long Spirit competition, which ended this past Friday; as a result, they won a Pool Party at the Huntington Woods Rec Center.

Homework
Return permission slips, with money (if required; the Pool Party is free).

Discussion Starters
Purposes of government; Skate World; Pool Party.

Math 6

In Class

Nets

Homework

Quiz Mon 6/5

Last day to turn in missing work Fri. 6/9

 Possible Final dates

6/8, 6/9, 6,12, 6,13

V & P make up task due 6/9

Rossiter/Werber - 05/30/2017

This week students are working on publishing their fantasy story - we have worked a lot in class and these are due Friday. Today we began "Healthy Choices,"  an integrated Science/Language and Literature project. Students are placed into groups and researching health topics. The end result will be a book (due Friday, June 9th).

Important Dates:

Friday, 6/2:  Fantasy Story due - bring a hard copy for book sharing!

Wednesday 6/7:   Skateworld

Friday 6/9:  Healthy Choices Book Project due & Norup International Arts, Beats, & Eats

Monday 6/12:  6th Grade Pool Party (info coming soon)

Tuesday 6/13: AR Points Due