6A Homeroom, Social Studies, English, and Literature
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 6A Homeroom, Social Studies, English, and Literature
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Welcome to sixth grade at OLPH!  It is my mission to help your child achieve their educational goals and dreams this year.  I am so excited to begin this journey with your children.  So far we are off to a fabulous start!

6A News!!!

Parents please note there has been a change in the "Celtic Bucks" program.  Tracking sheets will go home on a Monday for the previous week.  This week it will be Tuesday.  Please sign your child's sheet, so they can make their deposit on the next day.

This website is designed to keep you and your child up to date on what is happening in our classroom.  Please check the website regularly.  I will try to post all homework assignments; however, this should not be your first source.  Each student has an agenda and should be held accountable for their homework.


6th Grade Math
This year sixth graders will tackle fractions, decimals, integers, multiplication, division, and even pre-algebra.  Throughout the year students will continuously practice their skills, as they learn new and exciting strategies to solve problems.

Homework:  Test Thursday / Cumulative Review due Friday

6th Grade Social Studies
This year the sixth graders are setting sail for a Voyage Through Time!  During our journey we will explore Ancient Civilizations, including the people and cultures of various regions around the world.  Hold on tight, the adventure is about to begin!

Homework: Weekly Trivia due Friday (I gave you an extra day because of the short week!)
Places We've Been Outline due Friday  (we will work on this in class tomorrow)

Social Studies Weekly Trivia
Due: 9/10/10

Please complete the following questions on loose-leaf paper with the proper heading in the top right hand corner.  Each answer should be in a complete sentence.   Please use your Social Studies textbook as a reference.


1.  What are the three climate zones geographers use to organize the Earth?

2.  What are the four main kinds of landforms?

3.  What percent of the Earth is covered by land?  What percent of the Earth is covered by water?

4.  What natural resources are essential for life to exist?

5.  What is the difference between renewable resources and nonrenewable resources?

6.  Why are some natural resources at risk?


BONUS

If you could pick any climate to live in; what would you pick and why?


Waldo is in Boulder, Colorado


6th Grade Religion
The sixth graders are at a critical time in their lives as they enter middle school.  Sixth graders often are faced with a lot of questions.  These questions can relate to what it means to be a Catholic and how one determines right from wrong. This year we will call upon our faith to guide us through this special  time in our lives.

Homework:

7th Grade Literature
The seventh grade will be exploring literature through short stories, poetry, novels, myths and folktales, nonfiction works, and plays.  The students will use their imaginations to bring these stories to life!

Homework:  Story Elements Quiz tomorrow
Fantasy/Fairytale Book Report due Oct. 4th

A Little About Me
My name is Deni Ewell, and this is my third year teaching at OLPH.  I started my teaching career in the Cave Creek School District, where I taught fifth grade for six years and two years in the gifted program.  I graduated from the University of Arizona, in the spring of 1997, with a degree in Fine Arts.  I continued my education at the University of Phoenix by obtaining my teaching certificate, as well as, my masters in curriculum and instruction.  I also hold my gifted and SEI endorsements.  I just celebrated my ninth wedding anniversary to a wonderful man named James.  We have a beautiful and vivacious four year old named Indiana.   We also have two beagles that we love dearly.  In my spare time, I enjoy triathlon training, reading, yoga, cooking, and playing with my daughter.  My future goals include becoming an established author, raising my family, running many more marathons, and someday completing an Ironman!

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