Building Strong Minds and Faith-Filled Hearts
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Welcome Incoming Sixth Grade Students!
This summer we will be reading Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis. St. Rose has provided a novel for each student, in their 5th Grade white bag. Please complete two of the following writing assignments below. These two assignments will be collected the first week of September.
Writing Assignment
After Reading Chapters 5 & 6:
After Reading Chapters 13 & 14:
1) Pretend you are Mr. Travis. Write a detailed letter to your students that explains your hopes and dreams for their futures.
2) Write a reflection on Elijah. What type of boy is Elijah? What do you think Elijah would be like if he was in your class? Would you be friends with Elijah? Why or why not?After Reading Chapters 23 & 24:
3) Pretend you are Elijah. Write a letter to Hope explaining the night you freed her from slavery.If you have any questions please contact me @lchristensen5641@stroseschool.net.
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HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
God Bless,
Mrs. Christensen
Online Textbooks and Online Supplements
My World History Interactive
Grammar for Writing
Vocabulary Workshop
Important Class Information
Curriculum Information
Report Card
Standards
ELA and Social Studies Common Core Standards
Work Guidelines and Rubrics
Typing Essay Format
Rubrics -- specific essay rubrics will be posted throughout the year
How-To Essay Rubric
Fantasy Book Report Rubric
Vocabulary Sentence Guidelines -
Additional Class Information~
Lateness or Absences:
If a student is late more than three times in a year, he/she will not be eligible for perfect attendance. Please notify the nurse's office for any absence. The day the child returns to school, a letter of explanation should be forwarded to the homeroom teacher.
Absence From School for Vacation:
This is regarded an an illegal absence. All missing work and tests must be completed the day the student returns to school.
Returning Back to School for Forgotten Items:
Only the child will be admitted to his/her classroom after signing the register. Access to the school building is limited to 2:30 -3:30 M-Th; before 2:45 on Friday and before holidays; before 12:30 on 11:30 dismissal days.
Ordering Pizza and Hot Lunches:
Pre-ordered one month in advance. Orders that arrive after 8:45 AM will not be accepted.
Homework Policy:
It is the responsibility of each student to have a "study buddy'. The study buddy will record classwork and homework and gather books, which will be placed in the lobby at 2:20 PM.
Power School:
Please be sure to check power School on a regular basis so you are aware of your child's progress.
Contact Me:
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at any time.
My email address is lchristensen5641@stroseschool.net