Be Responsible Be Prepared Be Respectful

 

LINKS:

Coral Reef Links:

Coral Reef Pollution

NOAA's Coral Reef

Ocean World: Coral

 

Astronomy Links:

Zoom Astronomy Enchanted Learning

Interactive Solar System Facts

The Planets of Our Solar System for Kids

Astronomy for Kids

Solar System Simulator

Lunar Phases Web Tool

Star Child A Learning Tool

Star Journey

 

CloudTypes

 

Sixth grade trip: Ferry Beach Ecology School

               Traditionally, the sixth grade has attended the Sargent Center for environmetal education.  Last year, the Sargent Center informed us they would be closing their doors this year.  A search began for a replacement and we chose to attend Ferry Beach Ecology School.  The facility is located on the coast of Maine and will bring the wonderful addition of ocean studies to the program. We are under contract to attend Ferry Beach Ecology School during the week of April 5th - 9th, 2010.  An informational meeting about the program, associated costs and fundraising efforts was scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2009. If you were unable to attend, a packet of forms and information was sent home with your child on Friday, October 16, 2009.  Additional important payment information follows.

Mrs. Forsyth

 

Ferry Beach Ecology School Trip Costs and Payment Schedule

 

Total Trip Cost: $ 329.00 *

You may pay in full, or you may pay in 2 installments.

Checks or cash will be accepted.  Checks should be made payable to: Ellis School

1st Payment:  $ 160.00  (nonrefundable)

Payment due date:  November 6, 2009

(Please note: This payment must be made on time in order to secure a spot for your child.  Late payments cannot be accepted.)

2nd Payment:  $169.00 (nonrefundable)

Payment due date: March 10, 2010

* Please Note: The total cost of the trip may be reduced based on the number of students attending and fundraising efforts.  A notice of your child’s final balance due will be sent home prior to the 2nd payment due date.

You can access the Ferry beach website by clicking on the following link:

Ferry Beach Ecology School

 

Fifth & Sixth GradE Science

With Mrs. Forsyth

Science Update

Dear Families,

I am looking forward to an exciting year with your chidren.  The summer has been a busy one.  I have been fine tuning the fifth and sixth grade science curriculums.  This revision is part of Federal and State Department grants, related to Project 2061, designed to improve science instruction in our schools.  The curriculum will utilize an inquiry-based approach to science, with a more diverse definition of inquiry.  This model will enable students tol take part in more field inquiry actvities, rather than focus on primarily on the scientific method.  Students do not have a science "text".   Instead, students will learn through experiences, experiments and research via the Internet and various print resources, including the classroom reference books, Sciencesaurus.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Forsyth

Grade5/6 Science Teacher

Current Grade 5 Unit

Matter

Students will be studying matter   Learning outcomes for this unit follows:

Grade 5 Student Friendly Benchmarks

Grade 5 UNIT: Matter                            Name:________________________________

Grade	Child Friendly Benchmark	Summative Assessment(s)
	I can state what makes up all living and nonliving things.	Matter Test
	I can tell how two types of matter are different by using their properties to describe them.	Matter Test Gizmos: Density Assessment
	I can describe and name parts of the smallest particles of matter.	Matter Test
	I can communicate the effect of gravity on weight and mass.	Matter Test Gizmos: Density Assessment
	I can identify the physical and chemical properties of a nail.	Matter Test
	I can identify changes made to a substance as physical or chemical.	Matter Test Gizmos: Phases of Water Assessment
	I can identify the energy source(s) that caused change.	Matter Test Gizmos: Phases of Water Assessment
	I can ask questions, make observations, and conduct scientific investigations.	Matter Test Teacher Observations: Inquiry Gizmos: Density Assessment
	Process Skills: I can use scientific tools to gather accurate data.	Gizmo Assessment Weight and Mass Teacher Observation
	Process Skills: I can work cooperatively to carry out inquiry investigations.	Teacher Observation

 

Current Grade 6 Unit

Matter

Students will be studying matter , elements and chemistry.  Learning outcomes for this unit follows:

Grade 6 Student Friendly Benchmarks

 

Grade 6 UNIT: Matter                            Name:________________________________

Grade	Child Friendly Benchmark	Summative Assessment(s)
	I can name elements based on their properties.	Matter Test
	I can explain how elements and compounds are different.	Matter Test
	I can describe what happens during nuclear fission and fusion.	Matter Test
	I can use the Periodic Table to research elements.	Name that Element Project Matter Test
	I can describe how the Periodic Table of Elements is organized.	Name that Element Project Matter Test
	I can communicate the effect of gravity on weight and mass.	Gizmo Assessment Weight and Mass Matter Test
	I can use scientific tools to gather accurate data.	Gizmo Assessment Weight and Mass Teacher Observation
	I can work cooperatively to carry out inquiry investigations	Teacher Observation

 

reminders

Required Materials:

Every student will come to class with their Supply Binder

The following materials will be in their supply binder:

Pen/Pencil

Planner

Geometry Template

Two-pocket Folders (labeled; Science, Social Studies, Languare Arts, Math and one Homeroom folder labeled Communications

Zippered Pencil Case

Completed Homework in the finished pocket of their Science folder (when applicable)

Handouts/Classwork in thth unfinished pocket of their Science folder

Silent reading book

 

Homework:

There will be some homework, but not on a regular basis, therefore the small amounts of homework assigned is due on the due date.  Parents must send a written a note explaining the extenuating circumstances that made it impossible for the student to complete his/her work on time on the due date in order to have the date extended.

 

Getting to Know Me

• Married

• Two grown children
• Highly Qualified Teacher: Middle School Science
• Experienced Certified Educator
• Professional Affiliations:
• Current Member of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

• Degrees:

              Bachelor of Science; Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

              Master of Education, with high distinction; Rivier College, Nashua, NH

• Education Experience:

              Years in Education:     19 years

               Classroom Teacher:   9 years (Grades 1, 5 and 6)

               Reading Teacher  (direct, systematic multisensory instruction),

               Paraprofessional         4 years

               Long Term Substitute Teacher /Case Manager (Grade 11/Math)

               Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grade 3)

               Student Teacher (Grade 2)

               Speech/Language Assistant (Preschool-Grade 5)

               Chester School Board Member, Joint School Board Member,

               Pinkerton Academy Sending Town Board Member

• Interests:

                   Reading                            Traveling

                   Computer                         Curriculum development

                   Theorem Painting               Listening to music

                   Snorkeling

• Favorites:

                   Place: Ocean/Home            Color: Malachite

                   Food: Lobster                     Thing to do: Laugh/Smile

              

              

              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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