Dear Sixth Grade Families,
The Sixth Grade class continues in their Physics Block, now with a focus on light. We completed several observational experiments. Sitting in a dark room, the students experienced the absence of light before a match was suddenly lit behind a screen. Lighting first one, then two, then three candles gave the students an experience of light getting stronger and brighter. Another day, using a beam from a flashlight and mirrors, the students captured and reflected the light from one mirror to another, noticing how the further the light source traveled, the weaker it became. A dusty chalk rag was then shaken in front of a flashlight, which clearly illuminated the beam of light it emitted. Each of these simple experiments had the students' full attention and impressed them thoroughly. Rather than explain light and how it travels, they experienced it, and the next day, the students recorded these experiences in a lab format in their main lesson books. Physics is fun!
Play parts have been cast for our class play, A Merry Adventure of Robin Hood! Over the summer, the class was assigned to read The Adventures of Robin Hood, written by Roger Lancelyn Green, allowing them to be familiar with the story. We then learned about the Middle Ages at the start of the Spring semester. The groundwork was laid, and the class is excited to present this comedy to the school and their families on Tuesday, May 14th. Two weeks prior to casting parts, the students read through the script together, practiced acting out various scenes and lines, and discussed the traits of the various characters. They will now work on memorizing lines, decide how to move through the various scenes, and practice, practice, practice!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the annual fundraiser on Friday and showing off our class’s geometric string art project!
Announcements and Reminders:
Please help your child practice their play lines at home.
Remember to help your child practice their typing skills at least 4x a week.
While we do not have a Creekcess day in Middle School, the class will take advantage of the warm days and head to the creek when our schedule allows. Please help make sure your child has a change of clothes and water shoes at school every day so they can enjoy the fun!
Upcoming Events:
4/23 Third Grade class play
4/23-4/25 Fifth Grade Pentathlon
4/26 Annual Auction Fundraiser and Half-day Dismissal
4/27 Community Work Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4/30 First Grade class play 5:30 p.m.
5/01 Second Grade class play 5:30 p.m.
With Gratitude,
Ki Melissa and Ki Lesley
