Gator Gram Winner for October is Gracie!

Congratulations to Gracie for winning the drawing for October!  Gracie placed a ticket she earned in a collection jar earlier this  month.  She and other students in the class earn Gator Grams by doing exemplary work or showing great kindness to another.  On the last day of the month, we draw from the jar and the winner may select an iTunes card or a Wal-Mart gift card.  Gracie chose the Wal-Mart gift card!  Way to go, Gracie!  We're very proud of you!

Sixth Grade Students Complete Their "Community" Banner

Our sixth grade grammar class is focused on one of the Catholic Social Teachings.  The Call to Family, Community and Participation states the following: "Recognize and promote the family, a sense of community, and participation in society for the common good and well-being of all." 

Students were asked to create a mural that represents the class as a community.  The class just completed a banner that shows our class mascot, "Gale, the Grammar Gator." in his habitat.  He represents the goals students are trying to achieve in class:  excellent academics, a sense of community, and caring for the well-being of all class members.  Congratulations, sixth grade, for a job well done!

Proofreading Marks Quiz on Friday, October 24th!!!!!

How-to Article Due on Tuesday, October 14th

Hello Parents of 6th Grade Grammar Gators! Your children have been learning how to write a How-to Article in grammar class. The information we have covered is in their textbook, Voyages in English, on pages 248-269. Then, pages 274-285 cover the prewriting, editing,revising,and publishing of the article. I tell you this in case you should have any questions about what we are doing and what my expectations are. Your children also have a rubric showing how they will be graded. We have been using laptops in order to find material for the topics chosen by your children. The students know that plagiarism is a no-no! So, I am comfortable in knowing that material won't be taken from the internet and copied word-for-word. Examples of completed How-to Articles can be found on pages 248-249 of our text. Requirements are as follows (please ask your child to see the rubric, also): The final paper is due on Tuesday, October 14th. It is to be double- spaced, size 14 font (Arial Black font, please), and paragraphs are to be indented. If materials or supplies are a part of the article, they are to be put on a separate sheet (typed). If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. I am excited to see the finished products. Have a blessed week! Beth Stafford 527-0868

We are Mrs. Stafford's "Grammar Gators"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!