Sixth Grade

Mr. Kyle Gorka
6thgrade@stlinusschool.com

Things Parents Can Do At Home To Help Your Children Prepare for Sixth Grade

• Ask your children about school and take an interest in what they are learning.
• Help them make good nutritional choices and get adequate rest to fuel growing minds and bodies.
• Set limits on the amount of television they watch, hand-held electronics they play, and exposure to any flat-screen viewing.

Highlights of Sixth Grade

• 6th Grade Camp Field Trip
• Field Trips
• Mass ‘Buddies’ with a 3rd grade student
• Geography Bee
• Spelling Bee
• IOWA Testing
• Science Fair Projects focus on Scientific Method
• Science curriculum includes hands-on time in the Science Lab
• Middle School concentrates on one Science area per grade:

• 6th: Earth Science
• 7th: Life Science
• 8th: Physical Science

• Whole group, small group, and individual instruction

Core Curriculum & Activities

• Daily

• Catholic Religion
• Mathematics
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies

• Weekly

• Computer Class, emphasizing practical use of computer skills and Google Drive software
• Art
• Spanish
• Physical Education
• Music
• Elective Choice: Art 2, Computer Coding, or Introduction to Piano Skills

• Faith-Based Activities

• Weekly Mass
• Altar Servers
• Stations of the Cross
• Eucharistic Adoration
• Reconciliation offered during Advent & Lent
• Children’s Choir
• Seasonal Devotions
• Vacation Bible School
• Epiphany Play
• Saturday Activity Days based on the Liturgical Calendar
• Jesus Adoration Club
• Children’s Choir

• Extracurricular Activities

• CYO Sports
• Chess Club
• Engineering Club
• Coding Club

• Service

• Student Safety Program
• Student Council
• Service Squad

Homework

Homework is viewed as an opportunity to reinforce newly-mastered skills and more fully absorb knowledge presented during the school day.

• Students can anticipate an average of 10-15 minutes of work per evening per grade level.
• If there is an evening of “no homework”, we suggest home reinforcement of basic skills, such as reading and math.
• Guidelines for each grade level and ideas for reinforcement opportunities are communicated at the beginning of the school year.

Communication

Parents tell us that they appreciate the quick response and many ways we stay in touch as we partner in your child’s growth.

We welcome your phone call, e-mail, or notes about daily happenings or specific concerns.

• “The Monday Mailing” carries the weekly school newsletter, flyers for special events and information about school, parish, and community activities.
• StLinus.info/school has the handbook, upcoming meetings and events, contact information, and useful links.
• Additional informational resources are provided regularly.

Opportunities for Family Involvement

• Assist with daily lunch periods
• Assist in classroom activities
• Assist in religious education program
• Attend & participate in a Field Trip
• Provide review and enrichment activities for skills learned throughout the school day at home
• And many, many more!

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