Grade 6
Mrs. Trunzo
Summer 2010
In Psalm 17:8 we pray to the Lord, “Keep me as the apple of your eye and hide me in the shadow of your wing.”
The “apple of your eye” is an expression that poetically describes the person or thing that one cares for the most. Summer is an appropriate time to reflect on this aspect of God’s relationship with us. Perhaps during the days of vacation from our SAS routine, we may be less conscious of God’s presence and caring. Yet these may be the days when we have an even greater need of it. As we plan for September, our new theme of A.P.P.L.E., Always Providing Prayer, Love, and Education, will remind us of how special we are to God, the apples of His eye, and how much our school shares in His work.
Grade 6
Summer Reading
1. Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry
2. Holes, by Louis Sacher
3. Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli
A. Fill in a Story Outline (given in class 6/23/10) for all three books. Be sure you name is on each form.
B. Number the Stars Tic-Tac-Toe: Answer one set of questions from each side. Number your answers I A 1, I B 1, etc. Type or write neatly. Attach to question sheet. Be sure to include your name.
C. Carefully read and follow directions to “Create a Brochure” for Holes. Neatness and your name are essential.
D. Design a dust jacket for Maniac Magee. Look at book jackets of other books to get ideas. On the front include the title, author, and a detailed, colorful scene from the story. On the front inside flap include a brief summary of the plot, including setting, main character, and some of the action. On the back inside flap include five facts about the author. On the back write a brief review of the book including at least three positive comments about the book. Neatness is essential. Include your name on back as reviewer.
Please have your work complete and ready for the first week of school.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
Please be prepared on the first day of class. Remember to replenish supplies as they run out.
· Erasable pens (blue, black, red)
· Pencils and erasers
· Protractor and compass for Math
· Ruler, scissors, tape/glue/glue stick
· Art supplies (markers/crayons/colored pencils/highlighters)
· Container for supplies (sturdy and adequate)
· Jumbo Book Sox for hardcover books- colors to match subject colors below-information will be in the August mailing regarding the HSA's Book Sox Sale
1. Navy Blue for Social Studies
2. Black for Language Arts
3. Pink/Fuchsia for Math
4. Red for Religion
5. Green for Science
6. Royal Blue for Reading/Literature
· Portfolio for organizing tests, homework worksheets, etc.
· One folder for each special subject, (Spanish, Music, etc.)
· White modeling clay
· Marble notebooks for note taking (8)
· Assignment pad (given in school-part of materials fee)
· Theme paper, for tests (purchased from school)
· Loose leaf paper, for writing
· Small Post-it notes for marking places
· 2 Large boxes of tissues (for classroom); packets for pocket
Mark your name on all your supplies and belongings.
