Monday: Class A missed due to program. Grammar Workbooks were distributed today. Class information was discussed and procedures were practiced. Students completed paragraphs and “t-shirts”. HW: Bring binder and dividers to class.
Tuesday: Students organized Language Arts binders with 5 dividers: Start Up, Spell/Vocab, Skill Notes, Story Maps, Writing. Create a cover sheet for the binder about “MOMENTS OF TRUTH”. You may illustrate with drawings, photos, stickers, etc. Due Friday. Library tomorrow. Bring folder, paper, and pencil for library. Make sure you know the last 4 digits of your social security number. Elements of LIterature: Read Dragon, Dragon, pg 5-14. Supplies and book cover check on FRIDAY.
Wednesday: Library. Please make certain that you have your library folder complete with notebook paper. Be ready for a pop quiz tomorrow on the library procedures. Complete “Dragon, Dragon”.
Thursday: Students created questions and answers in a game-type format in order to review CMS library procedures and rules. Please see the note Mrs. Hammond sent home requesting materials for the Language Arts classroom. Thank you so much for your contributions!
Friday: Complete library procedure questions and review using “Library Jeopardy” game. Mrs. Hammond will check students for materials required for Language Arts. Bring one of your spirals for JOURNAL. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SENDING IN SOME OF THE SUPPLIES I REQUESTED! WHAT A BLESSING! YOU ARE SO WELCOME TO SEND THEM IN AT ANY TIME!

Monday-CW-Imaginary Continent-Map maker

HW-Study for Quiz(H14-15, H18-19, H22-23)

Tuesday-CW-Review Ch. 1 Section 1-Archaeologists

HW-List 5 artifacts that you find in your house. Complete p. 11 #1-3

Wednesday-CW-Complete Ch. 1 Section 1; Begin Ch. 1 section 2

HW-None

Thursday-CW-Read Ch. 1 Section 2/Class C-Create a City

HW-Vocabulary Builder, Study for Chapter 1 Test

Friday-CW-Ch. 1 Review

HW-Study for Ch. 1 Test

CH. 1 Test-Tuesday 8/25

REMINDERS:WORLD HISTORY BOOKS SHOULD BE COVERED BY FRIDAY!!!!!

8/18/08 Monday- Chapter 1 Section 1

HW- Read Chapter 1 Section 1 and complete Chapter 1 Section 1 Workbook pages

 Sixth Grade Curriculum Night TONIGHT at 6:00 in the auditorium. There is a special Internet Safety Presentation at 5:30 sponsored by the CMS Guidance Department.

Fundraiser Kicks Off Today!!!!

8/19/08 Tuesday- Check HW

HW- Chapter 1 Section 2 WB pages

8/20/08 Wednesday- Scientific Method

HW-None

8/21/08 Thursday- Scientific Method. Pop Quiz Today!!

HW- Lab Safety Brochures due TOMORROW!!!

8/22/08 Friday- TURN IN SAFETY BROCHURES

HW- None

Parents, please mark your calendar for 6th grade Curriculum Night on Monday night. Our Guidance Counselors will present a program on internet safety at 5:30, and the meeting will begin at 6:00. We will begin in the auditorium, then move on to meet your child’s teachers. Thank you!

Monday-Review rules, procedure, and expectations.

Tuesday-CW-Review Textbook

HW-Watch at least 10-15 minutes of the Olympics

Wednesday-CW-Textbook Crossword/Identity Charts

HW-None

Thursday-CW-Review Geography Terms H14-H23

HW-Study for Quiz on terms Tuesday 8/19

Friday-CW-Imaginary Continents

HW-Damage Sheets are due Tuesday 8/19

8/11/08 Monday-Welcome to CMS! Discuss Team rules and Procedures

HW- Complete packet of information

8/12/08 Tuesday- Get to know each other game

HW- Complete Math and English damage sheets and return to Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Hammond

8/13/08 Wednesday- Access online science textbook

HW- Complete Reading damage sheets and return to Mrs. Hammond

8/14/09 Thursday-Review lab safety. I will distribute science books and workbooks

HW- Complete science textbook damage sheet and safety contract

8/15/08 Friday- Return completed science damage sheet and safety contract.Work on lab safety brochure rough draft in class. Final copy of the lab safety brochure is due on Friday, August 22nd. This brochure counts as a 40% test grade.

Don’t forget 6th grade curriculum night on Monday, August 18th at 6:00 in the auditorium!! See you there!
 

Tuesday: Please get Textbook sheet completed and signed. Make sure you purchase an assignment notebook. You can get one at the CMS bookstore for $8.00. Leave your Grammar book at home! I will ask for it at the end of the year. You will need a STURDY homework folder to use for ALL OF YOUR HOMEWORK.

Wednesday: Please get the Elements of Literature textbook damage sheet completed and signed by a parent. Remember to purchase an agenda as soon as possible, along with your Homework folder.
You will need a 1″ (or larger) binder with a clear pocket on the front (to display a sheet of computer paper), along with 5 tabbed dividers. We will assemble these into your Language Arts notebook on Monday, August 18. Please complete your rough copy of your “letter” (at least 5-6 sentences). This will be your first grade in Language Arts class.

Thursday: Turned in Elements of Literature textbook damage forms. Please keep this book at school, and take it home as you need it for homework. We wrote final copies of our letters today, illustrated the borders, and mailed them. Library begins next week! Until then, please look for a good book to read during any free time at school.

Friday: Both Textbook Damage Forms are due! Complete introductory Class project. Remember Curriculum Night on Monday at 6:00 pm in the CMS Auditorium. Remember to have your 1 -inch binder and 5 dividers in class on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend! You have been an incredible group this week!

Dear New 6th Graders and Parents,

Welcome to Collierville Middle School!  We will be your child’s homeroom teachers.  Our classrooms are located on the 2nd floor of building D.  We have a great year ahead of us, and we look forward to working with your child.

There are a few things we wanted to share with you regarding the first day of school.  Please have your child bring the following items with him/her on the first day:

1.   2 of the following proofs will be accepted:
* a current MLGW file
* a copy of your lease / contract on your home or apartment
* mortgage information
* real estate tax information

2. Binder, pen, paper, markers and colored pencils
(Please leave all other supplies at home on the first day.)

3.   Lunch or lunch money

If your child is a bus rider, his/her bus number and pick up time have been provided in the email from your homeroom teacher. Please have your child arrive at the designated stop 10 minutes prior to pickup time.  Car riders are to be dropped off and picked up in front of the gym.

**** Please note new dismissal times below ****

*  3:00 Bell – Car riders
*  3:00     – Walkers Dismissed
*  Buses to be called after car riders and walkers

The 6th grade Curriculum Night will be Monday, August 18 at 6:00 pm in the auditorium.  Please mark this date and time on your calendar.  Enjoy these last days of summer vacation. We look forward to meeting your child Monday morning.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Shelton