******We know we are going to be learning from home these next few months.
The good news is you have been adjusting well.
 We started out strong with our class lessons, but we have to remember to log in and complete our assignments daily and on time.
In this way I am able to give study guides and answer keys.
Please continue to complete accurate assignments on time.
PLEASE USE YOUR TEXT AND DO NOT GOOGLE ANSWERS. I HAVE RECEIVED MANY ASSIGNMENTS WITH INFORMATION NOT GIVEN IN THE TEXTBOOK (MANY COLLEGE LEVEL ANSWERS).
Lateness definitely affects your grades and effort grades.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE STREAMING!

Your  assignment will be given daily and the homework each day will be required.
I will give you feedback on your assignments.

It was exciting to see so many families at the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Fair on Thursday, February 13th!
Unfortunely, the S.T.EM. and Chaminade Invitational Fairs will be postponed.

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science Fair!
All the students did a great job with their projects and their presentations!
SCIENTIFIC METHOD WINNERS - CHAMINADE H.S.

1st Place     Leif Natindim
2nd Place     Angelina Berrios / Ava Randazzo TIE
3rd Place    Noah Segure / Andrea Zambrano TIE

S.T.E.M. WINNERS - DIOCESAN S.T.E.M. FAIR - HOLY TRINITY H.S.
1st Place - Milo Francois
2nd Place - David Mijango / Felipe Tapia
3rd Place - Courtney Coutrier

******SIXTH GRADE*****
1st Place         Chad Ramsay

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!

.  I listened to many recommendations and have incorporated the Scott Foresman Science text in concert with our Pearson REALIZE series. I am excited to work with everyone with a new format!

We are focusing on EARTH SCIENCE and currently exploring Chapter 5 - PLANTS and plan on growing plants at home  this week!The chapter focused on :
What are the parts of a vascular plant?
How do plants get and use energy?
How do plants grow?

*****PLEASE NOTE GOOGLE CLASSROOM IS SET OUR PASSWORD IS :  9rq5pu3 *****

THE CLASSWORK AND STUDY GUIDES FOR CH. 5 -PLANTS , Ch. 12 - CLIMATE AND WEATHER, CH. 6 - BIOMES, and CH. 7 - ECOSYSTEMS ARE ON GOOGLE STREAMING.
ASSIGNMENTS AND STUDY GUIDE PAGES HAVE BEEN POSTED AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE STREAMING.

This year we have been exploring many different topics including:

• Introduction to Matter - *
• Solids, Liquids, and Gases -*
• Energy - *
• Thermal Energy *
• Introduction to Earth's Systems*
• Weather in the Atmosphere
• Minerals and Rocks in the Geosphere
• Plate Tectonics*
• Earth's Surface Systems*
• Living in the Biosphere

We are using :

• Elevate Science - Grade 6 (Pearson) This workbook includes a study guide.
• Scott Foresman - SCIENCE
• Quizlet (All chapters will be available to practice vocabulary.)
• Class and Lab Handouts which need to be kept in either a Science folder or binder.

ALL TESTS AND PROJECTS NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED. FAILURE TO RETURN RESULTS IN AN ABSENCE OF HOMEWORK.
THESE TESTS ARE KEPT IN YOUR CHILD"S PORTFOLIO AND CAN BE REQUESTED DURING PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES.


Test will be announced one week before the testing date.
I do give essay choices as a homework assignment prior to the test and we review them.

All homework is expected on time. Student with late assignments will serve lunch detention. If there is a reason students cannot complete their assignments, a note from parents will give students an additional days grace. 


SCHEDULE:

Monday:          2:25 - 3:00
Tuesday:         8:46 - 9:26  (K-1) / 9:26 - 10: 10
Wednesday:   1:01 - 1:41
Thursday:       1:43 - 2:23
Friday:             9:28 - 10:08 (K-2)  / 1:01 - 1:41 

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR HOME ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME - IT DIRECTLY AFFECTS YOUR GRADE!
WE ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER IN THESE EXTRAORDINARY TIMES!

I hope your children are enjoying science !
I hope you had a safe week!

    Mrs. Barbara Brandel      Contact at: bbrandel@stchris-school.org