8/20 - Geography/Map Skills HW Read pages 35-37
8/21 - Create Your Own Country Project - Assigned HW return form parent signature Due Friday, August 31, 2007
8/22 - Review Geography Vocabulary HW Study for Quiz
8/23 - Geography Quiz - Spanish - Finish Atlas
8/24 - Pre-Test Geography - Assign Current Event Dates

The first week of school is behind us! The first days of school at Schilling Farms went smoothly. The students are adjusting to the new routines and activities well. I am enjoying the students and hope that they are feeling comfortable and secure in their new environment.

This is going to be a terrific year! I really enjoyed meeting each of you today. What a wonderful group of of 6th graders.
Please remember to bring in the forms signed by your parents. Don’t forget to cover your books and complete the textbook damage form. Also, bring two proofs [...]

The sixth grade social studies program will focus on the economic and political institutions of selected world regions, as well as the impact of geography on those civilizations. Students will learn about the individuals, ethnic groups, and events that shaped today’s modern cultures. This course will also enhance skills associated with maps and [...]