Dear Sixth Grade Families,

It was good to be back together following our mid-winter break. We got right back to work, finishing our Biomes block. We learned about Altitudinal zones for mountains and the landscape of the ocean basin. We finished up with an overview of hemispheres and how living in different areas around the world affects the seasons and time zones. We also reviewed longitude and latitude and talked about using these imaginary lines and coordinates to find specific places on Earth.

Sixth Grade ended the week by moving from our Biomes block into the Middle Ages. We started with a review of the downfall of Rome and the rise of Christianity. This block will focus on important historical elements, including the feudal system, the life of Mohamed and the rise of Islam, the Crusades, and various historical persons and their contributions during this time. In XML this week, we previewed the Middle Ages with a tie-in to our Geometry block by drawing an example of a tile pattern found in The Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The Alhambra is distinct among Medieval palaces for its sophisticated planning and complex decorative patterns. The pattern they drew was based on the six-fold division of the circle.

During the morning circle, the Sixth Grade continued to practice juggling and Double Dutch jump roping. They are really coming along in their skills! This week, one of our students hit a high number of 77 jumps in Double Dutch!

Announcements and Reminders:

Please remember to help your child practice their typing skills at least 4x a week!
Practice juggling!
Dress for the weather with layers and send in full rain gear daily (raincoat, rain pants, and boots)
If your child is feeling under the weather, please keep them home to help keep our community healthy.

Upcoming Events:

3/9: Community Work Day 9 am - 12 pm
3/15: Teacher In-Service (No School)
3/27-29: School Photos
3/29: Grandfriends Day Tea (12:30 Dismissal All Students)

With Gratitude,

Ki Melissa and Ki Lesley