Hurricane Isaac Finally Left Us!

Wow, what a week.  Most of us fled the heat and lack of electricity to places with an abundance of air conditioning.  Missing four days of school sure makes it seem like we are starting over.  Our class will move quickly to finish Unit 1 so we can stay on track with our schedule for the year.

Homework: 
Due Monday, 9/10: Assignment #8 
Due Tuesday/Wednesday: Assignment #10 
FRIDAY, 9/14: UNIT 1 TEST. 

Normally we will take tests during the 85 minute period so there is plenty of time for everyone.  Due to the missed days for the hurricane and the upcoming holiday for Rosh Hashana this will not be possible for Unit 1.  Therefore, all sixth graders will take the multiple choice portion of the test in class on Friday, 9/14.  Assignment #10 requires the students to write a paragraph from the perspective of the Taino tribe on the arrival of Columbus.  This paragraph will count as the essay portion of the test.