Weather Report From China

Lexi and Mollie reported about the weather in China today. We learned that in June the temperature is around 65 degrees with about 5-6" of monthly rainfall. China is in a humid subtropical zone. Students are learning about the different climate zones around the world.

Camp Drop Off and Pick Up Times

DROP OFF AND PICK UP ON CAMP DAYS

• Students will NOT be allowed to bring camp luggage and bedding on their bus to and from school.
• Please make arrangements to have your student picked up and dropped off to school.
• Drop off times for 6th grade campers will be between 8:30 and 8:45am in the parking lot north of the middle school/east of the administration building. They do not need to report to school until this time on the day they leave for camp. If students need to be dropped off sooner, have them carry their luggage to their advisory room. Students report to their 1st hour teacher after dropping off luggage.
• Please pick up your 6th grader by 1:00pm in this same parking lot. You are free at this time to take them home.
• When dropping your child off, please give Mrs. Spencer, any medication that you are sending with your child on camp day. Please keep it in the original container to better facilitate its proper distribution.

6th Grade Camp Packing List

CAMPER’S PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKOFF LIST

This list is simply a suggested guide to help you. It is important to note however, that warm protective clothing and footwear is a must to ensure a comfortable and healthy time at camp. Please label all personal items with your name. All items must be clearly marked with student’s name. Pack items in a duffle bag or suitcase, no paper bags.

Clothing
2 pair long pants
1 sweatshirt and/or heavy sweater
3 pair underwear
1 pair warm gloves and/or mittens
1 additional pair of shoes
1 warm long sleeve shirt
1 lighter weight long sleeve shirt
1 pair pajamas
1 warm hat
2 pair heavy socks
1 plastic raincoat/rain gear

Bedding
twin size sheets (top and bottom)
1 pillow and pillow case
1 warm blanket (sleeping bag may be used if open and tucked under mattress)

Personal Articles
comb and/or hairbrush
toothbrush
toothpaste
wash cloth
bath towel
soap
shampoo
deodorant
Kleenex

Miscellaneous
1 pair flip-flops for shower
day pack
water bottle(s)
camera and film
laundry bag or garbage bag
flashlight

Whaz Up in Class?

Students are having fun acting out different physical features. Here is a picture of students acting out a mountain range in class. During the next week, students will be acting out climate zones and economic activities. Stay tuned for future pictures.

Upcoming Events

1. Sixth Grade Camp - November 2-4, 2009
2. Student Led Conferences - November 10 & 12, 2009 (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
3. Thanksgivng Break - November 25 - 29
4. First Trimester Ends - November 27

Stayin' in the Know

Sixth Grade Camp is just one week away. Look for information coming home next week about drop off/pick up times, things to bring, etc.

Weekly Update (Oct. 25-30, 2009)

Monday - Read 2.4 Earth's Climates. Complete Reading Notes on Earth's Climates. (Due Tuesday)

Tuesday - Earth's Climates Act It Outs. Read 2.5 Earth's Vegetation.

Wednesday - Complete Reading Notes on Earth's Vegetation. (Due Thursday)

Thursday - Read 2.6 Population Density. Complete Reading Notes on Population Density. (Due Friday)

Friday -Read 2.7 Economic Activity. Complete Reading Notes on Economic Activity