May 16-20

Our school year is winding down............

Reading/Language:
We have been enjoying reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963. We have been working on a variety of reading skills while reading, making connections and responding, and learning about history.

Spanish:
We have finished family project presentations. I really enjoyed them!!
We will play Spanish games for the rest of the week.

May 9-13

**Anything Goes is on Thursday, May 12.**

Reading/Language:
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
Students will have a TEST on Chapters 1-4 (comprehension and vocabulary) on Friday.
They have vocabulary sheets and a study guide.

Spanish:
Students will present their family project this week!

May 2-6

**6th grade is collecting money for those affected by the storms**
**Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday**

Reading:
We will begin reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.
Students will have daily assignments related to the novel as well as quizes (vocabulary and content) after every 4 chapters. QUIZ on Chapt. 1, 2 next Tuesday.
Students will not be able to take the novel out of the classroom, but they may check out a copy (limited) from the library or purchase their own.

Language:
We will continue with daily DLRs next week.
During the month of May, we will focus on propaganda techniques in advertising.
If you have old magazines appropriate for 6th graders, please send them to school with your child.

Spanish:
Students will finish and present their family projects beginning next week.
We will have some fun this week learning about Cinco de Mayo!!