IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
The Penguin Team took a field trip to the Spurlock Museum on campus at the University of Illinois on this week. It was a great learning experience with hands-on activities, some story-telling, and a rousing game of Jeopardy. Everyone had a wonderful time and we thank the parents who came and assisted with the trip.
MIDTERM IS HERE!
As with every passing quarter, we once again have a COUPON incentive for mid-term. Students must have NO Ds or Fs as overall grades, NO unserved detention time, and NO DRs by Wednesday, February 1st. Students who meet this deadline and qualify will receive COUPONS on Friday, February 3rd. There will be ONE "free" hall pass and ONE "free" homework pass. These two coupons will expire by the end of the quarter and may be used in any of the three core classes.MIDTERM grades will be submitted by Tuesday, February 7th and will be sent in the mail that same week.As always, you may check your child's grades online at any time. Checking online will also enable you to see if they are missing any assignments, have major grades they can re-take, and other further details about your child's progress in school.Questions? Email us at any time!.
About Ms. Kennedy
Ms. Kennedy teaches sixth grade math for the Penguins. She is from Mahomet, Illinois (a town about 10 miles west of Champaign). Ms. Kennedy has a degree in Middle Level Teacher Education from Illinois State University with endorsements in math and science. She LOVES Spanish (partly due to her Mexican blood) and has traveled to Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica to serve in the mission field, help others, and further her speaking skills. Ms. Kennedy LOVES elephants, the Big Ten (PURDUE! Go Boilers!), music (singing, playing, & listening!), salsa dancing, traveling, her church, the Champaign area, the Jefferson Middle School Jaguars, MathCounts, and the PENGUIN TEAM!
Course 1 Math
Basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) are reviewed and expanded. Decimals, fractions, numeration, and number theory are focused upon for mastery learning. Measurement, geometry, statistics, percentage, integers, algebra, and probability are introduced. Math connections, math communications, critical thinking, math reasoning, and problem solving are stressed in each area of study. Technology, including calculators and computers, is used as appropriate. Numerous real-world applications utilizing math concepts are incorporated throughout the curriculum.
Course 2 Math
The use of integers, decimals, and fractions are applied to problem-solving situations. Measurement and calculation of area, volume, and surface area are explored. Functions are introduced as they relate to graphs, numeric tables, and equation. The use of the concepts of congruence, similarity, and symmetry are applied to geometric figures. 3-dimensional shapes are explored through volume and surface area. The concepts of data analysis and probability are expanded. Technology, including calculators and computers, is used as appropriate. Numerous real-world applications utilizing math concepts are incorporated throughout the curriculum.
Class Quotes
"Who, Who, Who are We?"... "We, We, We are We"... "Sixth Grade, KENNEDY!"
-- Homeroom student, class cheer
When Dividing Fractions, remember: "FLIP IT!... A FLIP IT good... Just FLIP IT... A FLIP IT good!"
-- Ms. Kennedy
On repeating and non-repeating, non-terminating decimals: "This is the DECIMAL that DOESN'T END. Yes, it goes ON and ON my FRIEND! Some people started WRITING it not KNOWING what it WAS, and they'll CONTINUE WRITING it FOREVER just because... This is the DECIMAL that DOESN'T END..."
-- Ms. Kennedy
Side-by-side... MULTIPLY! -- Ms. Kennedy
For the "BLUE" sheet, Table of Contents: "We are getting out our blue sheet... OH, we are getting out our blue sheet. Yes, we are getting out our blue sheet... so we KNOW what to DO!" -- Ms. Kennedy
On taking notes and writing things down: "Write it down; write it down! Write it down... don't be a clown. Write it down or else I'll frown. Write it down; write it down!" -- Ms. Kennedy
To turn your paper over: "Flip it to the OTHER side! Flip it to the OTHER side! YO. YO. YO.., YO, FLIP IT! Whoo!" -- Ms. Kennedy
"Simplify-fy... Ohhhhhhh you gotta simplify-fy! Yeah... Yeah..." -- Ms. Kennedy
Flippin' again... "Flip it to the BACK! Flip it to the BACK! Flip it to the B-A-C-K, BACK!" -- Ms. Kennedy
Another Dividing Fractions: "FLIP (divide)! FLIP (divide)! Flip, Flip, Flip the SECOND (times)!" -- Ms. Kennedy
