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October 9, 2020 G

From robots to Greek myths, our sixth graders are enjoying the wide array of subjects that middle school has to offer!
In STEAM class, the students are working in rotations to explore robotics and control technology as well as scientific data and analysis.
Arrington, Sophia, and Summer experiment with Ozobot.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1H25jTJShYNZvnGeMeAdiQxLeI7PmQclB
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=15IjRVUHOrAp-mAleSOseVRGo0yrTiycx


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Sam and John use Scratch to code a knight animation.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_5rtTLWzOh0F0sE8V1TBQWIoed2hcH9d
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_r7ta3J5tB-mnWdJ2LU7zXnlFHDTeDhG
Izabella and Gabby use Google Earth to create maps of significant landmarks in Philadelphia.  As they work through each challenge, the students record their reflections in their online journals.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_B1yRSGnSCoM62ClBRy8LIqnd1KX0BgA
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ubBjnOvnHAfLbe3sXX6AgwyIH8uefDGT
In language arts class, the sixth grade is using D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths to study figures from Greek mythology. This will give them background knowledge that they'll need in their next unit to tackle literature with many allusions to these Greek myths. 
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The sixth grade is studying the technique of continuous contour in art class. Mrs. Mueller challenged the students to draw their hands without once picking up their pencils. 
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Lq0julSeKWv07v1iW1Nzm8y22M0HV6YP

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TmVQho1SwQEsptYKEUlSYK48EMYyuCYC
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https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1U8W1dp9RLyQP3WGQvb9C5iwoC30mi1ga
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10753mY6Jk6fBah2zh614BhF6A19MybPG

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zCEF6LExaWyiMWUHmn11Ksff4JFB8ykV
Reminders:

  • Monday - No School

  • Tuesday - Founders Day Prayer Service and Student Leadership Installation

    • MS students should wear full uniform with blazers (6-8 bring gym uniform)

  • Milestone testing for 5th through 7th grades - Wednesday & Friday

  • CTP5 testing for 8th grade - Wednesday through Friday

  • Check out the Diversity and Inclusion tab on our website under Community and World

    • Committee member contacts

    • Leveled reading lists

    • Schedule for celebration month and calendar for current month


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