Field Trip to the LA County Fair!

Spelling List- Week 5 List 5

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

1. transfer-to move up or carry from one place or person to another
2. conifer-a cone-bearing tree
3. defer- to submit to another's wishes
4. referee- one carrying the final authority in a game
5. fertile-bearing fruit in great quantities
6. monogram- a single design made up of a person's initials
7. monologue- a speaking performance done by one person
8. monarchy-a nation governed by a king or queen
9. visible-able to be seen
10. audible- able to be heard
11. corruptible-able to be ruined or spoiled
12. sensible-able to use good judgement
13. convertible- able to be changed into something else
14. credible-can be believed
15. edible- can be eaten
16. durable- lasting; not easily broken
17. capable-having ability; skillful
18. portable- able to be moved from place to place
19. remarkable-unusual or extraordinary
20. reliable-trustworthy; able to be counted on

Homework Update

Just a quick update for Thursday nights homework!  Due to the field trip on Friday, there will be No Math or Spelling Homework tonight.  Other assigned work may be found on the Homework Page. Thanks!

Spelling List- Week 4 List 4

Week #4 Spelling List  

***REMINDER: On Monday's, please write your words three times, and your definitions twice!!  Tuesday and Thursday Spelling Homework assignments may be chosen from the list of alternative choices.***

Spelling List-

1. commercial-having to do with business or trade
2. commodity-a useful product or service
3. contrite-feeling deeply sorry for having sinned
4. conceit-pride
5. condemn-to declare guilty; to sentence
6. condescend-to come down to another's mental or social level
7. deficiency-shortage; inadequacy
8. autoimmune-the immune system's attack on the body
9. bibliography-a list of books and articles on a particular subject
10. inoculate-to inject a vaccine into a living organism to prevent disease
11. immigrant-a person who comes into a new country to live
12. imminent-about to happen; close at hand
13. amphibious-able to live in land or water
14. contradict-to say the opposite
15. suburb-a community on the outskirts of a city

Reading Vocabulary-

1. descended- to go or move down from a higher to lower place; move or come down
2. extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable
3. enveloped- wrap up, cover, or surround completely
4. celestial- pertaining to the sky or visible heaven
5. diligence- constant and earnest effort to accomplish a task.

Progress Reports!

Bi-Weekly Progress reports have been sent out!  Your student was given their Grade Report packet before leaving school today :)  Please contact me if you have any questions regarding grades or assignments.  

Spelling List- Week 3 List 3

***REMINDER: On Monday's, please write your words three times, and your definitions twice!!  Tuesday and Thursday Spelling Homework assignments may be chosen from the list of alternative choices.***

Spelling List-

1. biology-the study of  living things
2. biography-the story of a person's life
3. amphibious-able to live on land and in water
4. diction-the choices and use of words
5. predict-to say in advance
6. verdict-the decision of a jury
7. contradict- to say the opposite
8. submerged-covered with water
9. suburb- a community on the outskirts of a city
10. subdue-to conquer; to bring under control
11. substitute- a person or thing that takes the place of another
12. submissive- yielding to the authority of another
13. diagnose-to find the cause of a problem by close examination
14. dialogue- a conversation between two or more people
15. physician-a person skilled in the art of healing; a doctor

Reading Vocabulary

1. shimmered- shine or reflect light softly
2. muse- a being that is the source of inspiration for an artist
3. dredge-to bring to attention an unpleasant fact or event
4. frayed- unraveled or word at the edge
5. automaton-a moving mechanical device resembling a human

Fundraising Meeting: September 10th!

Spelling List- Week 2 List 2

Here are the words from your Spelling list, and the Vocabulary Terms for this week's Test:

Spelling List-

1. autoimmune-the immune systems attack on the body
2. autocrat- an absolute ruler
3. bibliography- a list of books and articles on a particular subject
4. incision- a cut
5. inoculate- to inject a vaccine into a living organism to prevent disease
6. incinerate- to burn to ashes
7. inherit- to receive something from an ancestor after death
8. inhabit-to dwell in or live in a place
9. import- to bring in from another country
10. implement- a tool or utensil
11. immigrant- a person who comes to a new country to live
12. imminent- about to happen; close at hand
13. irrigation- the supplying of land with water by using ditches or sprinklers
14. attempted- tried; made an effort
15. persuaded- convinced by argument

Reading Vocabulary-

1. artificial- not occurring naturally
2. embossed- to decorate a surface with raised lettering
3. disheveled- in disorder; unkempt
4. painstakingly- done with great care
5. calibrated-to check or measure for accuracy

FALL Art in the 6th Grade

We are off to a great start for the year!

Homework Update!

The year is off to a wonderful start! Just a quick update: The Sentence diagram worksheet will be assigned for Tuesday's homework, not Monday. Today was a BUSY DAY AND We ran out of time. Thank you for your understanding! :-)

Spelling List: Week 1 List 1

Here is your Week 1 Spelling and Vocabulary List!  Please write each word 3 times and each definition twice.

Spelling List:

1. commercial- having to do with business or trade
2. companion- a friend; one who accompanies another
3. compelled- forced; commanded
4. commodity- a useful product or service
5. contrite- feeling deeply sorry for having sinned
6. compound- having two or more parts
7. composition- a short writing assignment generally completed at school
8. conceit- pride
9. concentration- close attention
10. concept- an idea
11. condemn-to declare guilty; to sentence
12. condescend- to come down to another's mental or social level
13. consent- permission
14. consistency- faithfulness; firmness of character
15. deficiency- shortage; inadequacy

Reading Vocabulary:

1. agitated- made troubled or nervous 
2. decrepit- worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
3. emerged- move out or away from something and come into view
4. slither- slide or slip unsteadily over a loose or slippery surface
5. rickety- poorly made and likely to collapse

Back to School Night!

Welcome back!  I am looking forward to meeting everyone tonight at 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT here at D.R.C.S.!  We will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Hope to see you there!

Graduation Announcements!

Graduation Reminders:

Graduation is on Wednesday, June 10^th @ 7:00 pm.

Important times for Students:

·                     Students must arrive at school for graduation by 6:30 pm

Dress Code:

·                     Graduation Caps- Make sure hair and accessories are places accordingly.

·                     Come in your best Chapel attire

·                     Ladies in dresses

·                     Gentleman in dress pants and long-sleeve  dress shirts

·                     Ladies: Use your best judgment in modesty

Student Frames (Grad Poster Gallery):

These are your student’s self-portrait poster frames that will be hung inside the auditorium for everyone to look at during graduation!  It is a special opportunity to be creative in decorating the poster highlight the life of your 6^th grade student.

·                     I am ordering the frames and will send them home in May.

·                     Please include the 8X10 Graduation portraits that I will enclose.

·                     Student name should be included somewhere inside the poster as well.

·                     The poster size is 22 in X 34 in. 

·                     Please decorate your poster so that it can hang VERTICALLY

·                     You can decorate the rest of the remaining space as you see fit.

·                     Helpful ideas:

o        Pictures from infancy to grade 6

o        Symbols or flat objects of importance (fun memories)

o        Important dates and times

o        Showcase the creative side of the student

These need to be completed and brought to school by

TUESDAY, JUNE 9^th

Additional Reminders:

6^th Grade Graduation Beach Trip

Saturday, June 6^th

Meet at 7:30 am at the school if you need a ride

(If you are driving separately, please stay in contact with me!)

We will be returning between 5:00 and 6:00p.m.

Bring at least $10-20 for food.  Additional money may be brought for souvenirs.

Parents: Please let me know if you are available to drive!!  

Spelling List #34

Spelling List:

1. preposterous
2. postgraduate
3. incorporate
4. national
5. information
6. posthumous-given or done after a person's death
7. penchant- a fondness, liking, or preference
8. egotism-excessive reference to oneself
9. criticism- an evaluation of good and bad points
10. principal- most important; head of a school
11. principle- fundamental belief
12. consultant-counselor; adviser
13. straight-containing no angles or turns
14. cataract-a large waterfall
15. cataclysm-a violent flood, earthquake, or other sudden change in the Earth
16. accidental-happening by chance
17. they're-the contraction  for 'they are'
18. political- pertaining to government
19. inducted-placed formally in a group
20. optical-pertaining to the eyes

Word Builders: (Look up the definitions in the glossary on Pg. 80-81)

1. auto
2. bibli
3. bio
4. dic
5. flu
6. geo
7. graph
8. hydr
9. log
10. manu
11. omni
12. phon
13. polis
14. scrip
15. theo
16. viv
17. ante
18. anti
19. circum
20. con
21. contra
22. extra
23. hypo
24. inter
25. mis
26. mon
27. non
28. post
29. per
30. pro
31. re
32. sub
33. super
34. trans

Spelling List #33

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:

1.   infection- a disease that spreads
2. inducted- placed formally into a group
3. cataract- a large waterfall
4. catastrophe- a disaster
5. cataclysm- a violent flood, earthquake, or other sudden change in the earth
6. accidental- happening by chance
7. optical- pertaining to the eyes
8. agricultural- pertaining to farming
9. political- pertaining to government
10. their- a possessive pronoun
11. there- in that place
12. they're- the contraction for 'they are'
13. vein- a blood vessel
14. vain- proud
15. vane- a flat piece of metal or cloth that shows the wind's direction

Reading Vocabulary:

1. lilting- a cheerful or lively manner of speaking
2. abominable- in a hateful way
3. ostentatious- showy; pretentious; trying to attract attention
4. yeomanry- a former class of English land-owning farmers
5. nuisance- a person or thing that annoys

Color Run!

Spelling List #32

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:

1.  postscript- a note added below the signature in a letter or at the end of a book
2. postpone- to delay
3. postlude- the music played after the end of a concert or series
4. posthumous- given or done after a person's death
5. inhabitant- one who lives or dwells in a place
6. consultant-counselor; advisor
7. penchant-a fondness, liking or preference
8. egotism- excessive reference to oneself; self conceit
9. criticism- evaluation of good and bad points
10. strait- a canal or passage between two bodies of water
11. straight- containing no angles or turns
12. principal- most important person; chief; head of a school
13. principle- fundamental belief
14. it's- contraction form for 'it is'
15. its- possessive pronoun

Reading Vocabulary:

1. deplorable- deserving contempt; very bad
2. incantation- casting of magical spells
3. decidedly- extremely; cunningly
4. vengeance- punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
5. delirium- a state of mental confusion

Hearst Castle Day 6

Alcatraz Day 5