It was nice seeing all the familiar faces as last year's fifth graders returned as sixth graders for the 2021-2022 school year.  The students are happy to have lockers again, and they are happy to change classes.  They are getting used to their new schedule and being responsible for the materials they need as they go from classroom to classroom. 
     The students' schedule is posted under Resources.  Students wear their gym uniform on gym day, which is Friday.  Even though we are still in summer uniform season, the students may not wear their gym shorts in class.  They have to have their sweatpants over their shorts when they are not in gym class.
          In order to meet the diocesan requirement of reading twenty-five books a year, the students are keeping a reading log and summarizing the books they read.  An outline to help them with their summarizes is posted in their ELA Google Classroom.  After the student finishes reading a book, he/she must log it on the "reading record" (also available on Google Classroom) and summarize the book.           We have a subscription to Storyworks magazine.  The articles can also be found online at storyworks.scholastic.com.  The students can log in at the student site through Google Classroom, or they can use the student password.  (The password is the name of our "class pet" followed by my room number.)
     The students also have the opportunity to order from Scholastic Book Club every month.  The easiest method of ordering from Scholastic is online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs.  Use our one-time Class Activation Code when you register:  LMVKP.  If you wish to pay by check, please make check out to Scholastic Book Clubs.  Thank you for not sending cash in with the orders.
         The intent of the learning standards is to ensure the success of students in college and careers.  The "Parent Roadmaps" link below is a good resource to explain the CC.

Prayer for the School Year
Heavenly Father, we ask for
Your guidance as we begin this
journey of a new schcool year.
Guide us in the new challenges
that lie ahead and allow us to
embrace each other with
encouragement and enthusiasm.
Embrace our
minds, hearts, and 
spirit with Your wisdom and
faith.
Amen

Assignments:  Please see Google Classroom