6A Homeroom, Social Studies, Math, 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! 


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.


The Week of May 7th- 11th
6A NEWS!!!

HELP!  We are desperate for Kleenex and wipes!

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.

Course 1
Homework:  S.S. 121 / PR 11-8 
Course 2
Homework:  S.S. 121 / PR 11-5

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 Thursday / Waldo due Thursday
Waldo is in ... Constantinople

Social Studies Weekly Trivia
Due: 5/10/12

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.  Why did Constantine choose Byzantium as the site for the empire’s new capital?

2.  Why did the empire in the East survive?

3.  How long did it take to build Constantinople?

4.  How could the influence of Christianity be seen in the city?

5.  Who lived in Constantinople?

BONUS

What did Constantine dream about?


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:  Articles

A Little About Me 
My name is Deni Ewell, and this is my fourth 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 tenth wedding anniversary to a wonderful man named James.  We have a beautiful and vivacious five year old named Indiana who started kindergarten at OLPH this year.   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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