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Welcome to 6th grade Minnesota Studies!  I am originally from Wisconsin and have recently moved back to the Midwest after spending some time in North Carolina. We will be learning about geography, economics, and civics this year as we discuss Minnesota’s history and its government.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me at [email protected].

 
 
 

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MCA TESTING

Get Ready for the MCAs – Let’s Get Excited! 🎉📚✨

The MCAs are right around the corner, and our students are ready to take them on with confidence! After months of preparation, it’s time to show all the hard work paying off.

Here are the important dates to keep in mind:
6th Grade READING - Week of April 7-11
6th Grade MATH - Week of April 21-25

Let’s support our students as they take on this challenge and shine bright! 🌟 You've got this!

MCA Technology

Per state requirements, students are unable to have access to their cell phones, personal devices, fitness trackers, or wearable technology at any time during MCA, MTAS, or Alt MCA testing or during testing breaks. In the event that a student has access to a cell phone, personal device, or wearable technology during testing, the student’s test is required to be invalidated, even if the student did not use the device. Wearable technology includes but is not limited to smart watches, smart glasses, and fitness trackers.

On dates when your student is scheduled to take the MCA, MTAS or Alt MCA assessments, your student will check in their phone, device, and wearable technology with me on the morning of testing. I will collect the phone/device/wearable technology, put it in a labeled Ziploc bag and keep it in a locked cupboard until the end of testing for the day, at which time I will return the phone/device/wearable technology to your student.

10/28

This week in Social Studies students will be finishing our Chapter on the Fur Trade.  Students will be following the activities and events that take place during a year at a fur trading post.  Students will receive a review packet on Tuesday to prepare for their test on Thursday. Please have your student study in order to prepare for their test!

10/21

This week in Social Studies, we will be starting a new chapter.  Chapter 5 is about the Fur Trade in Minnesota. Students will be learning about the different jobs of the fur trade and how each side benefitted from trading. There will be a test on this information next week on Thursday.

10/14

This week in Social Studies, students will be taking their Chapter 4 Test.
Students can study from their notes pages and review packets in order to prepare for the test!

10/7

This week in Social Studies we will continue learning about the Ojibwe people. We will discuss how their lifestyles changed with the seasons, the Ojibwe nation, and how the Ojibwe keep their traditions alive today.
 

Week of 9/30

This week in Social Studies we will be beginning Chapter 4 about the early Ojibwe.  This week we will talk about their migration to Minnesota as well as what activities the Ojibwe would do during different seasons.

Week of 9/24

This week we will be finishing up our Chapter on the Early Dakota and will be taking a test on Thursday.  Students can prepare by studying from their notes pages that they keep in their binder as well as the Review packet that they will receive on Tuesday.

Week of 9/16

This week students will be starting Chapter 3 of their Northern Lights book.  Students will be learning about the lives of the early Dakota people in Minnesota.  We will discuss Dakota oral history stories and how they were used to instill the values of their culture as well as introduce human capital.

Missing/Late Work Policy

Assignment Deadlines - All assignments must be submitted by the due date specified by the teacher.


Late Submissions - Students may submit assignments up to 5 school days after the original due date.


Late Submission Penalty - Assignments submitted after the 5-day window will receive a grade of zero (0) points. No additional extensions will be granted.


Exceptions - Extensions may be granted in cases of serious circumstances, such as illness or family emergencies. Students should contact the teacher as soon as possible to discuss possible accommodations.


Communication - Students are encouraged to inform the teacher about any challenges affecting their ability to meet deadlines. Teachers are available to provide support and assistance as needed.


Student Responsibility - It is the student's responsibility to track due dates and manage their time effectively to ensure assignments are submitted on time.

Adhering to this policy helps students develop essential organizational skills that will support their academic and personal growth.

Welcome Back 6th Graders!

Welcome to Middle School!
 
Please read through the middle school guide to learn more about what to expect at Athlos this year.
 
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
 
Mr. Wozniak

Spirit Week

March 18-22 is Spirit Week at Athlos!

Monday: Hoodie Day

Tuesday: Pajama Day

Wednesday: School Color Day (red, black, gray, white)

Thursday: Jersey Day

Friday: Hat Day

Week of 2/26

FIELD TRIP TO THE MILL CITY MUSEUM! 
Students will be attending the field trip to the Mill City Museum on Thursday!
 
LEARNING LAB
Students will continue to review their Math and ELA skills. 
This week students will be working on finding fractions on a number line, greatest common factors, and least common multiples for Math.
For English, students will be working on MCA prep and comparing and contrasting informational texts.

Learning Lab Week of 2/20

WORLD FAIR!
Tonight from 4:30-6:15!
Come and see the work students have completed while learning about countries around the world!
 
FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS DUE FRIDAY!
Please get your field trip permission slips returned by FRIDAY 2/23!
 
LEARNING LAB
students will continue to review their Math and ELA skills. This week, be working on Prime Factorization and Tracing an Argument.