12/19/13

Social Studies homework due 1/7/13 is to complete the map of Ancient Egypt and read pages 87-93, completing page 93, 1-7, in your spiral.

There is no Science homework, however some of you will be presenting on January 6th or 8th.

Buy colored pencils!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!

12/17/13

Social Studies homework is to complete the worksheet. You need to use your textbook pages 95-99 to complete it.

Bring colored pencils.

Week of 12/16/13

Homework for TOMORROW is to write a five paragraph essay citing evidence with page numbers. Use your science workbook pages 82-86 to write about simple machines.

Failure notices,pizza money,and student fee payments are past due now. Get them in tomorrow.

Field trip money is due by Wednesday.

12/13/13

Reminders:

Progress reports were due on 12/12/13.

Field trip money is due on 12/18/13.

Pizza money due on 12/16/13. $3.00.

Week of 12/9/13

Science this week:

Today decide how you would like to present your test on Newton's Laws of Motion. You may choose from a variety of methods including, writing an expository essay, writing a fictional story (Narrative Style), writing a graphic novel, poetry, song, power point, poster with an oral presentation, or something else to get the job done.

Wednesday you will complete the foldable and use that to begin your test. If needed you will work on your test at home and submit it to me on Friday or you may have time in class on Friday to complete your test. Test is worth 40 points.


Social Studies:

Due Tuesday is your poster on Scarcity and Three examples of Specialization written in your notebook.

Due Thursday is your poster on Specialization. Each poster is worth 20 points.

12/6/13

No Science Homework.

12/5/13

Social Studies Homework: Define specialization. Give three examples and explain why these are examples of someone specializing in something.

12/4/13

No Science Homework. Current Event Friday this week.

12/3/13

Social Studies Homework is to create a poster on Scarcity. Must use the paper I gave you calendar length. No folds in the paper. Must be in color, no black and white. First and last name in pencil on the backside. This is due on Tuesday, December 10th, and it is worth 20 points. Feel free to research scarcity in other countries as well as ours. Thinks locally or personally as well. Be creative! Be original!

Week of 12/2/13

12/2/13 No Science homework. My science fair people please don't procrastinate! Time is ticking. Please use the green book to guide you. See me with additional questions if needed. Others who have changed their mind about participating must bring me back the green book. PLEASE!!!

Week of 11/25/13

11/25/13 No homework. If you did not present your element have it ready to present for tomorrow.

Science fair people be ready to meet with me on Monday.

11/26/13 No homework.

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/22/13

Science research is due on Monday.

Social Studies due Tuesday, Read pages 78-81, Page 81, 1-7.

Have a great weekend!

11/20/13

Science homework is to practice using The Periodic Table with the questions we used today during group work. Quiz on Friday.

Research on The Wanted Element is due on Monday. This is also a speaking grade.

This is Current Events Friday. I haven't heard from some of you in awhile.

Science Fair share out December 2nd. Let me know if you want to present before winter break.

11/19/13

Social Studies read pages 67-71, Complete page 71, 1-7.

Week of 11/18/13

11/18/13 Science research an element is due on Monday, 11/25/13. We will present on that day.

Workbook pages 67-70, Questions 1-3, and page 70, is due on Wednesday.

Science fair people are meeting two weeks from today, DECEMBER 2nd. Be ready to share out and ask questions. I will assign your presentation date so you must be ready to let me know if you would like to present before Christmas break.

Lastly, tomorrow for S.S. pages 60-65, 1-7 on page 65 is due.

11/14/13

Social Studies homework due Tuesday, 11/19/13 Read textbook pages 60-65. Complete 1-7 on page 65.

Science Fair board money due tomorrow. $3.00.

Have a wonderful weekend. My Science Fair people keep on working on your project. We will share out on December 2nd.

See me before that day if needed.

Week of 11/11/13

11/13/13 No science homework today. My science fair people be sure to pay me $3.00 by Friday to order you a display board. On December 2nd we will meet to share out what you have done so far and answer questions you might have.

Social Studies homework due tomorrow is textbook pages 55-59, page 59, 1-7.

11/7/13

Social Studies homework due next week Thursday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday. Read textbook pages 55-59. Complete 1-7 on page 59. You have one week to complete this assignment. No late work accepted.

Two worksheets, both sides, due tomorrow for science.

Tomorrow is Current Event Friday. Check your grades to see if you should participate!

No homework over the weekend. Enjoy the holiday and I will see you Tuesday at conferences.

11/6/13

Science Homework complete two worksheets both sides.

Study for tomorrow's Social Studies test.

For some of you, get working on SCIENCE FAIR! Don't put it off. A remarkable project needs time.

11/5/13

Social Studies homework is to study your study guide for Thursday's test. Make flashcards if it helps you to study.

Test tomorrow in Science. Matching physical and chemical traits in matter. Your paper on this is due tomorrow. It is worth 20 points towards your test score.

Week of 11/4/13

11/4/13 Science homework is to study your study guide for Wednesday's test. Remember to make flashcards if it helps. Complete the compare/contrast essay on physical and chemical changes in matter. Please use your notes and workbooks for that.

Complete your cuneiform for tomorrow if you have not already submitted it. Test Thursday in Social Studies. We will have a completed study guide tomorrow to study from.

10/30/31

No Science homework.

Halloween Party Tomorrow!

10/29/13

No homework for Social Studies. Bring in materials for your cuneiform if you would like to for Thursday.

Week of October 28, 2013

10/28/13 Science homework due Wednesday: Science journal, worksheet on physical/chemical changes in matter, workbook pages 49-54.

Social Studies due tomorrow: Workbook pages 9-10, (use textbook pages 43-47 to complete the workbook pages).

Halloween party on Thursday! You may bring treats.

No school on Friday.

10/24/13

Social Studies homework due Tuesday is to read pages 43-49. Complete ALL of workbook pages 9-10.

Current Events due tomorrow.

No homework tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend!

10/23/13

Science lab took longer than anticipated so we will grade Monday's two worksheets on Friday. Current Events due on Friday. No journal writing due this week.

The Social Studies test is tomorrow. Textbook pages 33-39. STUDY!

10/22/13

Homework for Social Studies is to study for the test. Textbook pages 33-39. Use the study guide and make flashcards if it helps you to study.

Week of 10/21/13

10/21/13 Science Homework is to complete two worksheets using workbook pages 41-47 for assistance. For extra credit bring materials for a lab on Wednesday. They include: Dry Yeast,One Tablespoon of Sugar, One 1 liter bottle with 3 Tablespoons of Vinegar in it, 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda, and One Balloon.

Current Events are due this Friday. You MUST use the rubric!

10/18/13

No Science homework. Current Events due next Friday, 10/25/13. You must follow the rubric! Have a great weekend.

10/17/13

No homework for Social Studies. Next week, 10/22, there will be a quiz on pages 33-39. On Thursday, 10/24, there will be a test on those pages.

10/16/13

No Science homework. Remember the journals are not due this week.

Week of 10/14/13

10/15/13 Due Thursday for Social Studies: Workbook pages 7-8 (assigned two weeks ago), Four
key Questions from pages 31-39 (also assigned two weeks ago), and the study guide, 1-10, assigned today. Test on pages 31-39 next week (10/24/13).

Homeroom 212 must return signed progress reports by Friday or Halloween privileges will be taken away.

No Science homework for tomorrow.

10/11/13

All classes submitted their journals today. No journals due next week. Enjoy the long weekend.

10/10/13

So sorry I didn't post yesterday. Students do not have homework tonight unless they need to write a current event. The current event is due tomorrow. No homework tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend!

Week of October 7, 2013

10/7/13 No science homework. Remember Social Studies study guide due tomorrow. Test on Thursday.

10/4/13

Science test Monday on metric measurement on length. Students have a study guide to use to review for the test.

Students received a study guide today for Social Studies which is due on Tuesday. Test will be Thursday. 10/10/13.

Current Events due on 10/11/13.

Pleases return signed progress reports. Thanks you and have a great weekend!

10/3/13

Social Studies homework tonight is four key questions found in the textbook on pages 33, 35, 37, and 38. Complete this in your spiral. Tuesday you will be given a study guide, Thursday (10/10), test on textbook pages 27-31.

10/2/13

No science homework. Please see that your child has a ruler and a calculator. So many students were not prepared for today's lab. Test on measuring length and mass next Monday.

10/1/13

Social Studies homework is to read textbook pages 33-39, and complete the three graphic organizers on workbook pages 7-8. Parents please check the grades online. You wouldn't believe how many students did not complete their Social Studies homework that was due today.

Week of September 30, 2013

9/30/13 Please have a ruler and calculator for science on Wednesday. No homework today. Check and see if your child submitted their journals to me. Some did not.

Also, please sign and return the progress reports. I would like them back by Friday. They were passes out on Wednesday. Thank you.

September 26, 2013

Social Studies Homework: Read textbook pages 27-31. Use workbook pagers 5-6 to complete the three graphic organizers. Using the World Atlas (Red Book), complete the worksheet on The Middle East. Due Tuesday, 10/1.

Reminder: CURRENT EVENTS DUE TOMORROW!

September 25, 2013

Students have a worksheet on measurement due Friday for Science.
Current Events are also due on Friday.

Study for tomorrow's Social Studies test.

September 24, 2013

Students are to study for their Social Studies test on Chapter one, Section Two, Pages 14-21. They have a corrected study guide to prepare for the test.

Reminder: This Friday is Current Events. For some it is mandatory, for others it is optional. Students are aware if they need to complete this assignment.

Tomorrow for science students will engage in a measurement lab. Chapter Two covers measurement.

Imagination Theater is coming soon. Please see that the requirements are met in order to enjoy the show.

Week of 9/23/13

9/23/13 No science homework today.

September 20, 2013

No homework for science.

Students were informed on current events and journal requirements.

Enjoy the weekend!

September 19, 2013

Social Studies homework tonight is to complete two worksheets as a review of chapter one.
Complete the ten question study guide for Section Two in chapter one.  Textbook pages 15-19.
This is due on Tuesday, 9/24/13.  Test on 9/26/13.

Students will begin working out of their composition books in Science on Monday.  This is a response journal and will be graded.  Please be sure they have a composition book.  Writing throughout the curriculum  supports reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

Beginning Friday, September 27th, and every other Friday after that, we will begin Current Events Friday.  This will be offered as extra credit for either Science or Social Studies depending on the subject reported on. Students are limited to Science and Social Studies (History).  It may be local, state, national, or international news.  The article and report must come from a credible source (Newspaper, Internet, not the National Inquirer).  Reporting out to the class will be optional.  More points will be given for doing so.  I have chosen to make this mandatory for some students based on their needs.

September 18, 2013

There is no homework today for Science.  Please be sure to submit any medical forms, tile art money, or material fees  if it pertains to your child.  Thanks!

September 17, 2013

No homework for Social Studies today.  Some students still do not have their book covered.  Please see that the Social Studies book is covered.  Thanks!

Week of 9/16/13

Monday, 9/16/13

No science homework tonight.  Tests will be returned on Wednesday, however scores are posted.

Don't forget tomorrow is Tuesday so Social Studies homework from last Thursday is due.

It was a pleasure to meet so many parents, and other family members at the Open House.  Extra credit points were issued on both the Science and Social Studies tests.

I will return the Social Studies tests tomorrow.

9/12/13

The students took a Social Studies test today.  Grades are posted.  Homework due Tuesday:

Read textbook pages 15-19 and complete workbook pages 3-4.

Science test tomorrow on the Scientific method.  No homework on Friday for Science.

Hope to see you tonight at the Open House (6-7:30).  Stop by my room and get extra credit towards your Social Studies and Science tests!

Week of September 9, 2013

9/9/13  Science Homework

Complete your response to help Tom with his lab report
Worksheet on lab safety (both sides)
Crossword Puzzle on the Scientific Method
Test on Friday

Tomorrow for social studies books must be covered.
Study guide due
Test on Thursday

9/5/13

Social Studies homework is to complete the study guide.  This is due on Tuesday, Sept. 10th.  Test on Textbook pages 6-13 is on Thursday, September 12th.

There is no science homework this week.

Special thanks to all of my homeroom parents for sending a note to school for an absence.  Always include your child's first and last name, the date of the absence, and the homeroom number.

Have a wonderful weekend!

9/3/13

I would like to thank the parents of homeroom 212 for signing and returning all of the forms in a timely manner.  Also, thank you parents for so kindly contributing supplies for our classroom.  

Social Studies homework today:

Read pages 15-19 answering question #1.  Define the six words and explain the importance of them.  This is competed in the yellow spiral.  Due on Thursday, 9/5.

All Social Studies textbooks must be covered by September 10th.

Week of August 26-30, 2013

Just a reminder to have all paperwork signed and returned by Friday.  Most of you have already done so, and I greatly appreciate your efforts.  Textbooks need to be covered by Friday as well.  One last reminder, please be sure to have all school supplies by Monday.

No social studies homework this week.  Extra credit opportunity for science due Friday.  Create a mystery box.

Ms. Mikos
rmikos@cps.edu

Week of August 26-30, 2013

Welcome to Sixth Grade

Students and Parents,

Welcome to Ms. Mikos' Homework Blog.  This blog has been created to inform you of daily classwork, homework and notifications.

Thank you,
Ms. Mikos

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