Welcome to 6th grade!  
August 29-September 2



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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at slorenzi@olmlancers.com

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Attention 6th grade parents:  Each 6th grader needs to bring in 1 paper bag.  We have new vocab. books and they need to be covered.  Paper bags actually make great covers!  Please send these in ASAP.  Also, if a parent would like to earn hours (and is safe environment trained) please contact Mrs. Lorenzi to arrange a time to come in and help cover the vocab. books.  Thank you!

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Homework help:   Please be prompt in picking up your child, as the teachers sometimes have appointments scheduled following homework help.  Students who are not picked up on time will be sent to extended care, and a fee will be assessed.  Sixth grade homework help will be in Mrs. Wennberg's room on Mondays and Wednesdays and in Mrs. Lorenzi's room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Sometimes appointments may arise where we will need to trade days.  

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Camp notes were sent home on Wednesday, August 17.  Please return these by September 19. If your child takes any medication, you will need to a form (included in the packet) signed by a his/her doctor.  If your chlld uses an inhaler, even if it is not very often, please plan on sending it to camp.  
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6th grade Religion


Monday-all school writing assessment

Tuesday-handwriting book
finish safe environment lesson.  

Wednesday-handwriting book, text p. 30-35 read and discuss

Thursday-Bible search


Friday-song practice


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6th Grade English

Monday-vocab. completing the sentence unit 2
grammar:  p. 46

Tuesday-vocab. words in context
writing:  interview for magazine project

Wednesday-grammar: p. 26-27
spelling baseball to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 2
grammar p. 47

Friday- grammar:  p. 28,48 aloud
vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading
short story "My Friend Flicka"(postponed from earlier)--We spent extra time working on our response to literature skills.

Tuesday-silent reading
short story "My Friend Flicka"

Wednesday-silent reading, library, movie Flicka

Thursday-silent reading, Kinder reading buddies

Friday-silent reading, Flicka movie
The essay book test will be Tuesday, September 6.
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8th Grade English

Monday-grammar p. 46
synonyms/antonyms unit 2
Tuesday-library
-completing the sentence unit 2
vocab. words in context

Wednesday- Constitution Essay--rough draft due typed 9/6
10 points extra credit if turned in on 9/2
vocab. choosing the right word unit 2

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 2
grammar:  p. 22-23

Friday-flashcards unit 3

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8th Grade Reading

Monday-book test

Tuesday-silent reading
Miracle Worker

Wednesday-silent reading
Miracle Worker

Thursday-silent reading
MIracle Worker


Friday-no class due to minimum day schedule

Welcome to 6th grade!  


August 22-26

6th grade continues to be off to a great start!  I apologize for my absence last Thursday.  I had a medical emergency with my dad.  He has been very ill the past few months. He has Parkinson's Disease which brings many complications.  Please keep him in your prayers!  Please also pray for my mom, as she is his primary caregiver.  I feel so blessed to have such a great school family, of whom I can ask for prayers in times of need.  

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at slorenzi@olmlancers.com

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Homework help:   Please be prompt in picking up your child, as the teachers sometimes have appointments scheduled following homework help.  Students who are not picked up on time will be sent to extended care, and a fee will be assessed.  Sixth grade homework help will be in Mrs. Wennberg's room on Mondays and Wednesdays and in Mrs. Lorenzi's room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Sometimes appointments may arise where we will need to trade days.  

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 Thank you to all who served at  the Catholic Charities Dinner.  It is so wonderful to have our students giving of themselves to serve others and truly living their faith!
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 Reminder:  If you have not yet sent in $5 for your child's Time for Kids subscription (6th grade only), and are able to do so, please send it in as soon as possible so that these can be ordered. It is a great addition to our reading program and a great way for our students to learn about current events while improving their reading skills.
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Camp notes were sent home on Wednesday, August 17.  Please return these by September 19. If your child takes any medication, you will need to a form (included in the packet) signed by a his/her doctor.  If your chlld uses an inhaler, even if it is not very often, please plan on sending it to camp.  
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Two adorable kittens looking for a home.....They would love to go to the same home if possible.  Also, their mother is available as well.  Currently they are at my parents' home.  One of their cats had this adorable cat family.  They are darling, but it is simply too much for my parents to keep them at this time.  They are very cute and playful and looking for a "furever" home.  Just think, you could have them in time to get them blessed at the Blessing of the animals.  We currently refer to them as "Aly" and "Simone," like the American Olympic gymnasts. They enjoy walking on the bricks lining the flower beds.....they seem to be quite good at balance beam!  But of course, you could name them whatever you choose.  They are already eating cat food and are ready to cuddle up with you.  Please let Mrs. Lorenzi know if you are interested.  

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6th grade Religion


Monday-handwriting book
text p. 27-29  story of Abraham and Sarah
Tuesday-safe environment lesson.  This is a lesson required by the diocese.  The junior high lesson focuses on peer pressures and boundaries. (We didn't get to this last week)


Wednesday-finish safe environment lesson


Thursday-Bible search


Friday-song practice


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6th Grade English

Monday-write magazine review--3 paragraphs (we didn't get to this last week)
grammar:  p. 20-21

Tuesday-vocab....flashcards unit 2
grammar:  p. 44

Wednesday-vocab. choosing the right word unit 2
grammar: p. 22-23

Thursday-synonyms/antonyms unit 2
grammar p. 24-25

Friday- grammar:  p. 46 aloud
vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading
write conclusion for response to literature

Tuesday-silent reading
short story "My Friend Flicks"--(didn't get to this last week)

Wednesday-silent reading, short story "My Friend Flicka"

Thursday-silent reading, Kinder reading buddies

Friday-silent reading, game:  Ruzzle
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8th Grade English

Monday-choosing the right word unit 1
grammar:  p. 20-21
correct Miracle Worker worksheet


Tuesday-synonyms/antonyms unit 1
write article #3 due Wednesday


Wednesday-completing the sentence unit 1
grammar: p. 45

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 1
grammar p. 22-23

Friday-flashcards unit 2

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8th Grade Reading

Monday-silent reading
give out book worksheet to prepare for next week's test
Miracle Worker

Tuesday-silent reading
Miracle Worker
Wednesday-silent reading
Miracle Worker

Thursday-silent reading
MIracle Worker


Friday-silent reading 
Miracle Worker

Welcome to 6th grade!  


August 15-19

Welcome back!  We are off to a great start!  I am so proud of the 6th graders.  They are adjusting well and are doing such a great job with all of the new routines of junior high.  

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at slorenzi@olmlancers.com

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New equipment:  The new equipment is AWESOME!  We have already used it a great deal.  Each classroom has a projector and a document camera.  If you see Mrs. Blackburn, please thank her for these additions.  They are making such a positive difference in the learning environment!

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Homework help;  This will begin on August 15. It is 2:30-3:30PM.  Please be prompt in picking up your child, as the teachers sometimes have appointments scheduled following homework help.  Students who are not picked up on time will be sent to extended care, and a fee will be assessed.  Sixth grade homework help will be in Mrs. Wennberg's room on Mondays and Wednesdays and in Mrs. Lorenzi's room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  There is NO homework help on Fridays.

Attention:  There will be no homework help this Thursday, August 18. The teachers have a training for the new standardized testing program.

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 Volunteer needed:  Thank you so much to Mrs. Olivares for volunteering to make our cupcakes to celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Mother on September 8.
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6th grade Religion


Monday-Mass Day (no uniform shorts)....Feast of the Assumption


Tuesday-safe environment lesson.  This is a lesson required by the diocese.  The junior high lesson focuses on peer pressures and boundaries.


Wednesday-finish safe environment lesson


Thursday-Bible search


Friday-song practice


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6th Grade English
Monday-vocab. book...synonyms/antonyms unit 1
grammar:  p. 14-15, types of sentences

Tuesday-vocab....completing the sentence unit 1 on paper, vocab. in context (aloud)
grammar:  p. 16-17  subjects and predicates
writing:  letter to the editor and answer

Wednesday-preview vocab. test, spelling baseball to prepare for tomorrow's spelling/vocab. tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 1
wriitng: magazine project-review of book or movie
writing:  descriptive paragraphs

Friday- grammar:  p. 18-19 aloud
vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading
practice writing response to literature about short story "Your Three Minutes are Up"

Tuesday-silent reading
continue with response to literature
Wednesday-silent reading, short story "My Friend Flicka"

Thursday-silent reading, Kinder reading buddies

Friday-silent reading, finish "My Friend Flicka"
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8th Grade English
Monday-hamburger essay video
grammar:  p. 16-17 #1-18 together, homework:  #9-24
5 sentence essay answer--writing prompt "Flowers for Algernon"

Tuesday-grammar:  p.18-19 together, p. 44 #1-18
5 sentence essay answer--writing prompt "Flowers for Algernon"


Wednesday-write 2nd article for Newspaper project
spelling baseball to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests 
vocab. bingo

Friday-flashcards unit 1 vocab.

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8th Grade Reading

Monday-silent reading
Charly movie

Tuesday-silent reading
finish Charly movie

Wednesday-silent reading
"Flowers for Algernon" quiz with essay questions

Thursday-silent reading
video clip:  Helen Keller bio
Miracle Worker packet

Friday-silent reading 
begin reading The Miracle Worker

Welcome to 6th grade!  


August 8-12

Welcome back!  I hope all of you had a great summer!  Welcome to 6th grade!  I am looking forward to a great year!  Please remember to also check Mrs. Tyler's and Mrs. Wennberg's blogs.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at slorenzi@olmlancers.com

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No shorts are allowed on Monday, August 8, as this is a Mass day.

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The Back to School dance will be held this Friday, August 12, 2:30-5:00 PM in the auditorium for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.  Plan on attending...it should be fun!  The student council officers will be announcing details.

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 Volunteer needed:  I would like to have a parent volunteer to make cupcakes or some other special treat to celebrate the Blessed Mother's birthday.  Her birthday is on September 8.  We will also be saying a Rosary in our classroom (I am sure the Blessed Mother prefers prayers to cupcakes.)  I would like the cupcakes for the students to celebrate with a special snack at recess.  Please let me know if you would like to provide this.  You can earn volunteer hours for your time.  What a fun and easy way to earn hours!
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We recently had the arrival of 4 new kittens, so I will be looking for homes for them.  Two of them are already spoken for.  Please let me know if you would like to provide a "furever home" for one of these cute and cuddly friends.  They are still too young to leave their mom, but they should be ready to go in 5-6 more weeks...just in time to have them before the blessing of the animals Mass.  I will post photos soon!
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6th grade Religion


Monday-no changing classes today....Following Mass, students will stay in their homeroom to go over procedures.


Tuesday-faith journal:  How often do you pray?  Why?  When?  Where?  
Textbook:  p. 8-12  read and discuss


Wednesday-handwriting practice, create your own saints


Thursday-Bible search, adoration in the chapel


Friday-song practice


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6th Grade English
Monday-rules and classroom procedures

Tuesday-magazine project----all details will be given in class...don't worry...this is a fun one!
writing:  letter to the editor and answer

Wednesday-vocab. unit 1, begin books, explain tests, flashcards unit 1

Thursday-completing the sentence unit 1-begin together
writing:  descriptive paragraphs

Friday- vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-class rules and procedures

Tuesday-discuss independent reading requirements-- a note will be sent home to be signed
Please bring a silent reading book by Friday.
Begin reading short story

Wednesday-finish story from Tuesday, begin essay question writing to prepare for book tests

Thursday-continue writing descriptive paragraphs

Friday-silent reading, peer edits of paragraphs
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8th Grade English
Monday-rules and class procedures in homeroom

Tuesday-explain newspaper project
  Group work on newspaper planning sheet

Wednesday-Vocab. words, work on newspapers, first article rough draft due Thurs.

Thursday-work on newspapers-begin 2nd article

Friday-vocab. bingo

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8th Grade Reading

Monday-homeroom for rules and procedures

Tuesday-begin "Flowers for  Algernon"
permission slip for movie Charly will be sent home
Wednesday-Please bring a silent reading book by Friday
continue with "Flowers for Algernon"

Thursday-"Flowers for Algernon"

Friday-silent reading, movie:  Charly