Mr. P's Note Home!

Volume 8  Issue 30                                                                     April 5, 2011

 

TCAPÉ

TCAP begins next Wednesday, April 13.   The TCAP testing schedule  will be as follows: 4/13-Reading, 4/14-Science, 4/15-Math, and 4/18-SS.  As we prepare for the state assessment, take another look at the links Mr. Hubble posted in Meigs Memos on March 23.  The links include one from the MNPS page, which has some very good information about how to achieve maximum performance on TCAP.  In addition, thereÕs the link to the Electronic Learning Center, which is packed with information for students, parents and educators.

http://www.mnps.org/Page68008.aspx

http://www.tnelc.org/

iTUNES U is especially interesting, too, Mr. Hubble says.

 

Novels É

File written by Adobe Photoshop¨ 4.0            Our latest class novel is Crispin: Cross of Lead by Avi.  We are beginning this book today in class.  Students need their own copy of the book so that notations may be made.  Our focus on literary devices in this book will necessitate that student highlight passages in the book.  If a copy has been borrowed, students will need post-it notes to do the job.  Speaking of novels, our April Monthly book is Anna of Byzantium by Tracey Barrett.  This book follows the life of a princess that struggles with her place in her royal family.  A local author wrote the book, and she plans to make a visit to Meigs in May!

 

From Mr. PÉ

¯  The ABC book for Ancient China is due Monday.  The ÒbookÓ is to be created in a GoogleDoc Presentation from MeigsMail and shared to Mr. P. 

¯  We are planning several after-school field trips over the remaining weeks of the school year.  First up will be a trip to skate as a reward for finishing TCAP.  Mrs. Dougherty is planning that fun for us.  We will also visit the Adventure Science Center and the Parthenon.  Mrs. Lange is also planning a gathering at the end of the year for our wonderful class community.

¯  MAY EVENTS:  Mark your calendars for many fun events!  We will have Rocket Day on Wednesday, May 18.  Field Day will be on Friday, May 20, and a sixth grade picnic will be held on Friday, May 27.  More details to follow in the coming weeks.

 

Mr. PÕs Student of the WeekÉ

¥April 4-8, 2011        

                           Sawyer Brantley

Be sure to read about Sawyer on the electronic ÒStudent of WeekÓ board in Mr. ParsonsÕ room and on the Student of the Week board.  

Next weekÕs student of the week. . .    Gage Meadows

 

Items to Bring. . .

Ÿ  Red Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ

Ÿ  CORRECTED WORKÉ

 

Dates to RememberÉ

04.05.11        SACS visitÉ

04.11.11        SOUNDS Reading 3rd Base dueÉ

04.13.11        TCAP: language artsÉ

04.14.11        TCAP: scienceÉ

04.15.11        TCAP: mathÉ

04.18.11        TCAP: social studiesÉ

04.19.11        TCAP reward trip (after school) (details to be announced)É

04.22.11        NO SCHOOL

04.23.11        SOUNDS game (6PM)

04.27.11        ENCORE field trip

05.02.11        April Book DUEÉ

05.18.11        Rocket DayÉ

05.20.11        Field DayÉ

05.27.11        Sixth Grade PicnicÉ

05.30.11        NO SCHOOLÉ

05.31.11        AWARDS DAYÉ

06.01.11        LAST DAY of SCHOOLÉ

 

25pts: Secret Word = ¥see the websiteÉ

 

 

 

 

For Additional News Items & Info Check:

http://www.flyparsons.org/notehome.html

 

On The WEBSITE ONLY:

 

 

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAÉ

It pays to check the website, tooÉ

 

This WeekÕs SECRET WORD (April 5):

25mm: Note Home Secret Word = ÒvernacularÓ

 

Mr. PÕs SECRET INFORMATION LEAK:

www.flyparsons.org/everybodysomebody.html

 

TEAM SHIRTSÉ

As always, please watch the website to know which days our class will wear our class shirts in the future!  The next date to wear class t-shirts is Wednesday, April 6, and maroon class shirts is Friday, April 8.

 

[GRADESPEED]: Check it OutÉ

UPDATE!  Gradespeed.com will update again later this week  The updates will reflect the past week.  Late work has been recorded as of April 5.  Notice any missing assignments.  Please submit them each week with the Tuesday Folder Sheet.

 

A Special CouponÉ

Print and clip this coupon below for a special REWARD. To get the reward, please obtain a parentÕs signature that states your parent has checked gradespeed.com.

 

COUPON


StudentÕs Name    ______________________________________________________________

ParentÕs Signature ______________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________  Secret Word: _______________________________________

 

 

Stock Market GameÉ

Part two of the Stock Market Game continues. Here are some reminders about the game.  The website is: www.stockmarketgame.org

Goals:

Team has $10,000 starting balanceÉ

Team must make at least 5 stock purchases of $5000 valueÉ

No mutual funds - only stocksÉ

No selling - only purchasingÉ

No penny stocksÉ

No limit on purchases per weekÉ

All transactions are recorded at end of business (3PM CST) - stock values based on closing terms.

 

Field Trip IdeasÉ

            Our class will be taking a trip to the Adventure Science Center and the Parthenon after spring break.  Due to lost time from snow, we will take these field trips after school.  The plan will be for kids to be picked up at dismissal time and then meet at the field trip destination shortly thereafter.  None of these trips are required, but a sincere attempt at making it to each would be greatly appreciated!  A note detailing dates and times will be sent home. We will also go to the Renaissance Festival on a Saturday in May.  Anyone with other suggestions is invited to send an e-mail to Mr. P.

 

Gradespeed AccountsÉ

            Mr. P is requiring that each student log in to: http://gradespeed.mnps.org every Tuesday to review his/her grades and then inform mom/dad about the weekÕs progress.  The back of the Tuesday Signature Sheet will have a spot for any adjustments that need to be made (i.e.: late work, absent work, incomplete work, and low grades).  Mr. P will give a participation grade for the completed Tuesday Folder Sheet.  Student grade checking is the expectation in 7th and 8th grade, so letÕs get a jump on it now!

 

Classroom RemindersÉ

1). Click on the button labeled ÒGRADE 6Ó for links to our on-line textbooks!

2). Check the HOMEWORK webpage nightly!

3). Link to thte blog at http://www.flyparsons.com/blog

4). Go online to order books at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs  Use our class code GLW2M.  April orders due April 28.

5). Bring running shoes and water to drink on Fridays for Move and Groove in the gym!

6). Stock Market continuesÉ

7). April Book due May 2É

8). Crispin in class starting April 4É

9). Our class is studying fractions and geometryÉ

10). STUDENT REMINDER: In order to be ready for 7th grade, students need to be sure that they are not repeatedly turning in late or incomplete work.  Work should be neatly done with a correct heading.  Teachers should not have to try to grade work that is hastily thrown together due to a lack of time management or disorganization.  Teachers should not have to guess to whom work belongs because the correct heading is missing. 

11). GRADES: any grades with a blank means no grade has been recorded as of yet for that assignment.  Any assignment that receives a zero (0) this nine weeks will not be eligible to be re-done or corrected for credit.  Òre-doÓ ÒmissingÓ or ÒincompleteÓ may be corrected.

12). Sounds Reading bases are due each Monday, March 29- April 18.  Each Monday, students need their parent verification form and that weekÕs portion of the reading log completed and signed.

 

Study PrepÉ

TN SS Vocabulary

http://quizlet.com/1856043/tn-academic-vocab-6th-flash-cards/

 

TN Language Vocabulary

http://quizlet.com/2947590/academic-vocabulary-tn-flash-cards/

 

sixth grade math

http://quizlet.com/1970101/sixth-grade-math-vocabulary-flash-cards/

 

Latin Terms

http://quizlet.com/2023296/latin-and-greek-sixth-grade-study-flash-cards/

 

Check out many of the photos that are on the class website. 

 

VIDEOS: http://gallery.me.com/flyparsons#100088

 

ALL PHOTOS WEBSITE: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/213.html

 

SCIENCE FAIR: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/02.07.11.html 

 

MEIGS STRAIGHT As PEP RALLY: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/02.04.11.html

 

MATH ACTIVITIES: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/02.02.11.html

 

4-H POSTERS: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/02.01.11.html

 

A DAY in Mr. PÕs ROOM: http://www.flyparsons.info/MEIGS/01.27.11.html

 

Class Wish ListÉ

We are need of tissue for our classroom.  Our guinea pigs are going through food and bedding quite quickly.  Any help would be appreciated!  We also need items for the general store and sports equipment for recess.  If you are able to donate, please send those to school at your earliest convenience.  Another way to donate is www.digitalwish.com. The website has our class is registered complete with a wish list.  Anyone may donate to the site to purchase electronic equipment for our class.  Many of you ask from time to time, Òwhat do we need.Ó  HereÕs a site to be able to do just that!     

 

[BLOG]: Weekly Words on WednesdayÉ

This school year, Mr. P will blog weekly educational tips, classroom congrats, and maybe a few humorous stories each Wednesday at this new blog address: http://weeklywordsweblog.blogspot.com/

 

https://gradespeed.mnps.orgÉ

Grades are on-line at gradespeed.mnps.org.  Parents and students have a password to check each subject in order to view grades.   This should be done each Tuesday.

 

Twitter/FacebookÉ

Parents have another way of staying connected to our class.  Log on to www.twitter.com/meigsmagnet on your computer or cell phone and follow our class.  Mr. P posts daily updates about whatÕs happening.  You may also check out our class at www.facebook.com/meigsmagnet.  It is not necessary to sign up a twitter account to view our class tweets.

 

TuesdaysÉ

As always, Tuesdays are the day of the week for communication.  Parents should receive corrected papers and a ÒMr. PÕs Note HomeÓ in the Red Tuesday Folder.  Always look for those documents.  If ever there is an exception to that weekly schedule, it will be noted on the website. To confirm that youÕve received everything, the ÒTuesday Signature SheetÓ will also be attached.  Always fill this form out and return on Wednesday morning. Mr. P is requiring that each student log in to: http://gradespeed.mnps.org every Tuesday to review his/her grades and then inform mom/dad about the weekÕs progress.  The back of the Tuesday Signature Sheet will have a spot for any adjustments that need to be made (i.e.: late work, absent work, incomplete work, and low grades).  Mr. P will give a participation grade for the completed Tuesday Folder Sheet.  Attach any corrected work or missing assignments to the back of that sheet.  Remember, students, making a low grade or a zero should never be acceptable!

 

 

Bye ByeÉ