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Welcome 6th graders! I'm Mrs. Talaia and I will be your math and science teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. This year we will be solving real life problems using math and science together. Get ready for learning that is fun, relevant and interesting.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Global Cardboard Challenge will be on Friday October 21st! 
Same times as before, see earlier post.
(Postponed because of Hurricane Matthew)

The class is very excited about turning their ideas into reality. Parents are welcome to help as long as they are certified
 A Volunteers.
We still need cardboard and tape- masking, duct, packing.
Thank you!!!!!

Sunday, October 2, 2016

  • October 4th Mr. Herb Yamada is giving a STEM presentation to the entire 6th grade.
  • October 6th Picture Day
  • October 7th Great Cardboard Challenge - Volunteers needed! Cardboard boxes needed!
Who: Mrs. Gagliano and Mrs. Talaia’s classes
What: The Global Cardboard Challenge- Students will be turning cardboard boxes into amazing arcade style games.
Where: Room 206 & 207
When: October 7th
            8:20-9:15, 10:10-12:10
Need:
Lots of Cardboard Boxes
Lots of tape duct tape, packing tape etc.
VOLUNTEERS!!!! 8:20-9:15, 10:10-11:30 or 12:00
We need your help all volunteers must have level A or A+ clearance.
 
Dear Families,
Our team is hosting a very exciting event on Friday, October 7th.
The Global Cardboard Challenge
Inspired by the short film, ‘Caine’s Arcade,’ the Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event presented by the Imagination Foundation that celebrates child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it.
Go to…
http://cardboardchallenge.com/about/
for more information on Caine’s Arcade.
 
In class next week students will be going through the engineering design process and will be designing their very own arcade games.  On Friday students will turn their ideas into actual games.
Students are studying Newton’s Laws of motion, forces, gravity, potential energy and kinetic energy. While working on their games students will be incorporating what they have learned about forces and motion into their games.  
The Global Challenge will be an awesome event that allows your child to take an idea and turn it into reality!

Thank you for your help!
 
Ms. Gagliano & Mrs. Talaia