Sixth Grade Classroom

6^th Grade Newsletter – May 11, 2026

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Sixth graders had a wonderful time at Earth Camp learning about God’s creation while building community together. A big thank you to all the chaperones and parents who made this experience possible!

Tomorrow and Wednesday are the first two of four Spring MAP tests. Please try to avoid morning appointments or tardiness on testing days. Donations of healthy “brain-fuel” snacks are greatly appreciated! Students may chew gum during testing, but not during recess or breaks.

Class pictures are tomorrow. Students must be in full uniform (no spirit wear). See additional information below.

THINGS WE’RE DOING THIS WEEK:

• Reading:  We began a unit on literary and poetic devices today, reviewing figurative language such as metaphor, simile, personification, and more. Throughout the week, students will continue practicing these skills while applying them to short story legends from local tribes, including the Nisqually, as well as to poetry.
• 6^th– Grade Math: This week, we will continue our study of statistics. Also, students have an opportunity to compete in our IXL competition. There will not be homework this week due to MAP testing. However, students should complete three sessions of Xtra math.

    -Mrs. Rutherford

• 7^th– Grade Math: We are reviewing our Measures of Central Tendencies this week and beginning our investigation of probability and statistics.  This will be a short week due to MAP Testing.
• Religion:

Dear Parents,

I hope your children showed love and honor to you this past Mother’s Day.  This is a short week due to MAP testing.  On Tuesday, students are finding scripture that reflect God’s wisdom.  On Thursday students create a mind map on the books of Wisdom.

Blessings,

Mrs. Reichlin

• Science: For this short week, we began a lab using starburst candies to simulate the rock cycle. It’s one of the best labs of the year.
• Social Studies: Students are working on their Ancient Civilizations culminating project, creating an interactive children’s exhibit. Project proposals are due May 15.
• Writing/Grammar: Along with writing their project proposals, students are reviewing conjunctions and interjections in grammar.

CLASS PICTURES

A reminder that class pictures will be taken tomorrow morning. You can order class photos here.

To protect student privacy, individual student names will not appear on the group photo. Photos will still include the school name, teacher’s name, grade level, and school year.

UPCOMING WEEKS

May 12              MAP Testing (Reading)

May 13              MAP Testing (Language Arts)

                           Track Meet @ Burlington High School

May 15              Friday Fun Lunch

May 19              MAP Testing (Science)

May 21              MAP Testing (Math)

May 22              PBIS Assembly @ 9 AM

                           School Mass @ 9:30 AM

May 25              NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)