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Sixth Grade
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SIXTH GRADE & SCIENCES
13 September 2020
Time is flying. Students are used to a full day's school and many come around to my tutoring after hours. St. Adelaide's teachers are always happy to help.
This week we are administering the STAR Reading and Math tests. Students are already used to taking these tests on electronic devices, so we don't forsee any problems. Academics are going very well. Students are becoming very organized and wait for the next assignment to show up on Google Classroom.
We have begun reading "War Horse" by Michael Morpurgo. The story is told from the horse's viewpoint. I am able to explain the horse terms that are found throughout the book. I've even set up a group of photos to show students what a horse's collar is, what a bridle is, etc. I shared on Zoom my dad's crop, which he used in 1941 in the US Cavalry, before we entered the war. If we were on campus, I would have let them handle this treasure of mine.
SCIENCES
6th GRADE dissected their cookies and learned how to plot coordinate pairs. Now they ae measuring various things using SI, the metric system.
7th GRADE has learned how to mount a slide with spirogyra and cheek cells. First they learned about microscope powers and how to fucus. I'm proud of how careful they are being with the 'scopes they took home. Next we will learn about cell functions.
8th GRADE is studying atoms, half lives and the periodic table. This week's lab is related to the toxicity of heavy metals and the Superfund program. There wll be a lot of research and sharing of findings on slide presentations.
Our students are learning a lot of new things, and for the most part, are enjoying school on line. I am proud of them all.
M.Pettitt
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26 August 2020
I am Mary Pettitt, the sixth grade and middle school science teacher. I was educated in the Catholic school system from first through 12th grades, and my style of teaching reflects what worked so well for me. My Catholic faith is strong and prayer is a fundamental part of my life. My husband and I are in our 46th year of marriage. We are blessed with a son and daughter and two wonderful grandchildren. Science is an interest that has stayed with me for all my life. My first profession was nursing, and I am still actively registered. Then I raised my children and researched and wrote an 800 page family history that is in the Library of Congress. School teaching began about 26 years ago, with 20+ years in the Diocese, first at St. Anne then at St. Adelaide. I feel so blessed to be able to help students grow in their faith and academics. Many of you know that I have Type I diabetes. I hope one thing my students learn from me is that by doing their best and believing in God, they can deal with whatever life brings to them. We'll have a good year. Kids are great!
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17 August 2020
Welcome new 6th grade students. We will have a terrific, faith-filled year of learning with God and our family beside us. I'm working hard on putting together learning packets that include a lot of hands-on science labs that we'll do together on Zoom. Be sure to pick up your packet bag and texts this Wednesday-Friday. You'll want to be ready the first day of school, 24 August. God bless you!
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28 May 2020
As our school year draws to a close, I look back on our surprise third trimester at home. We've been doing very well with our Distance Learning. Our students are more than prepared for their next grade in school. I am particularly proud of my sixers. They learned the electronics programs early and had no trouble turning in assignments for all their classes. We used Google Classroom for assignments and Zoom for our classroom. We even went on virtual field trips and had some science labs at home, on Zoom. Seeing my students' faces each day was wonderful. We kept our mics open so we could share ideas and talk back & forth, just like school on campus. Students were able to help each other as they would have in person. God was with us, as always. We learned to work independently and to value contact with our friends.
I am so thankful for all our caring parents who worked tirelessly to ensure their students were able to learn. You all rock!
As this year draws to a close, I am confident that our students will continue learning over the summer. Since we follow the CNN-10 news every day, they are well-versed with the reasons for keeping themselves medically safe. They like keeping up with current events.
I wish all of you a happy, healthy summer. Go with God and make every day a spiritual one. God be with you!
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St. Adelaide School Supplies for 6th Grade2020-2021
- 1 – (12ct) #2 pencils
- 1 – (12 ct) blue pens
- 1 – (12 ct) black pens
- 1 – highlighter
- 1 – (12”) flexible ruler
- 1 – (8-24 ct) long colored pencils
- 1 – (8ct) broad washable markers
- 1 – (200 pg) college lined filler paper (buy extra & keep at home)
- 6 – folders pocket only, one folder with 3-prong
- 1 – pair of student scissors
- 1 – small pack of 4×4 graph paper
- 2 – boxes Kleenex (large boxes)
- 4 – large containers of Lysol-type disinfecting wipes & two 16 oz hand sanitizers
- 8 – (70 pg) 1 subject spiral notebooks (wide) (buy extras & keep at home)
- 1 – white board pen
- 1 – composition books
- 1 – pocket dictionary
- Simple calculator
- Binder with dividers
- Flash drive, low capacity
- Pencil box, small
- Backpack – wheeled ones are handy
Please ensure that your child replenishes his/her supplies throughout the school year.
Please be sure your child’s name is on all of the supplies.
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