South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

6th Grade

Weekly Newsletter for June 1, 2012

Calendar Counts
June 2012 1st Spirit Day/Spring Fling Mixer 4th 8th College Week

Public Speaking Day

Friday June 8, 2012 9:00 10:00 a.m.
The almost 7th graders of South Canton Scholars would like to invite you to attend their Public Speaking Day on June 8th. Students will be sharing their original poetry, one-minute persuasive speeches, and even debate a little for you. All classes will be combined for this event and will be in the middle school wing for the presentations.

6th Grade

SCS
Has Talent!
Students

5th and 7th U of M Athlete Speakers

6th Talent Show Time Change 1:45-2:45 p.m. 8th Public Speaking Day 9:00 10:00 a.m. 8th Field Day 12:30-2:30 p.m. for 6th grade 12th Honors Assembly 8:30-9:30 a.m. 12th Move Up Day 13th Last Day of School 13th Student/Staff/Parent Soccer Game 1:30 -2:30 p.m.

Social Studies with Ms. Textor

Science with Mrs. Lee

Scientists completed their week of Earth Processes with a lab on soil conservation. They will continue their study of the Earth next week with a mock earthquake, volcanic eruptions, and a final rock study. Once the labs are complete, students will review the scientific method in preparation for the fall. English / Language Arts The school year will end with a Moral Focus study and review of the writing process. Students will work on essays, letters, and expanding initial thoughts with details.

Students have wrapped up their time learning about the economy and economics this week by researching the economic status of countries we have discussed over the year. After researching, we took our findings and compared it to the United States economy to discuss how different countries use their economics to help develop their own country. With one last full week of school left (yikes!), the class will be working on two fun projects. The first will be a letter students will write to take a look back on the year and reflect over what they have learned. This letter will let the kids talk about what they liked the most and what they wish they could learn more about. The last piece that students will be doing is our 'ROUND THE WORLD POTLUCK!'. We have traveled far over the year from Greece, Rome, Medieval Europe and Latin America. It's time to put those wonderful countries to use with food! The classes will be choosing what country they would like to bring a dish in and on Thursday we will have a social studies potluck where the students will bring in their food with a card describing what the food is and what country it is coming from. I can't wait for the classes to sample all of the delicious food that will be brought to school!

will present their amazing talents on June 6th to the SCS community in the gym. Please join us for what is certain to be an amazing show. Performances will take place at 9:30 a.m. for the kindergarten through third grade performers, and at 1:45 p.m. for the 4th-6th grade performers. Please note that this is a time change and to plan accordingly if you plan on attending.

Math Minute with Mr. Owens

Our outstanding mathematicians will be boldly completing their probabilities unit. Students will be asked to bring in items to help with probability ranging from coins to candy to playing cards. Students will be turning in their math books starting on Wednesday. If you have a book checked out to you for home use, it needs to be in by June 6th. Books not turned in by Friday June 8th will be assumed lost and assessed a replacement fee.