Week of December 16-20, 2013

The end of the semester is here!!! This week we wrap up an amazing Fall Semester with the first district benchmarks. Falcons, don't forget to study your interactive Math notebooks, and to bring back your review signed by your parents stating the amount of time you spend studying.

Tuesday December 17: Mathematics District Benchmark #1
Wednesday December 18: Reading District Benchmark #2

Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season with your families!!!

Week of December 9-13, 2013

As the Holidays get closer so do the district benchmarks, and Falcons are getting ready. This we reviewed all objectives for mathematics that have been covered in the first, second, and third six weeks.

Friday: Falcons went on a field trip and watched The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Week of December 2-6 2013

This week our 6th grade Falcons learned how to use statistical representation to analyze data. Falcons learned how to identify mean, median, mode and range and were able to model it with 3D cubes in their small groups.

Thanksgiving Week

AC2E-IT Seminar Week
This short week our Falcons had a two day seminar on a subject of their choice. Here are some pictures of the "Right on the DOT" seminar, where some Falcons expressed their art skills through drawing and pointillism painting.

Week of November 18-22, 2013

Math: In Math we learned Order of Operations, we learned a song, and created a foldable and had lots of homework problems to practice. We also reviewed Ratios and Circles and took a quiz to see our progress.
SAT: We practice subtraction of Integers with positive and negatives.

A very special thanks to Mr. Vit Kaspar who came this week to help our Falcons with our new vegetable garden. Here are some picture of Princeton planting, lettuce, radish, carrots, and cilantro seeds. We can't wait to see some green in this garden!

Week of November 11-15, 2013

The Third Six Weeks are here and we are only weeks away from ending this wonderful first semester. Although we start to look forward to the Holidays we still have a lot of work to do, and new objectives to learn before that time comes. This week we introduced Ratios in Honors Math and Integers in SAT.

Here are some of our Falcons learning ratios through an activity name GORP Math. Every student had a sandwich bag of GORP (Goldfish, Orange candy, Raisins, and Pretzels), and they had to find the ratio of every ingredient in that bag. Of course our 6^th grade Falcons loved this lesson because they go to eat their GORP after they finished their class assignment.

Week of November 4-8, 2013

The 2nd Six Weeks came to an end and Six Weeks Exams are here! This week Falcons will be taking an exam for every class in Ac2E M.S. The schedule for this class is as follows:

Monday-Review for SAT with Jeopardy
Tuesday- SAT Exam, SAT Interactive Notebook is due (deadline for any missing assignments)
Wednesday-Review for Honors Math
Thursday- Honors Math Exam and Honors Math Interactive Notebook is due
Friday-Group activity

Reminders: Your parents need to sign your reviews stating the amount of time you studied the night before each exam.

The Exams will include the following objectives:

SAT Math- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, whole numbers and mixed numbers.

Honors Math- Classifying and measuring angles, angles of triangles and quadrilaterals, area of 2D shapes, volume of 3D shapes, and relationship between diameter, radius, circumference and area of circles.

Week of October 28-November 1, 2013

We are having a spooktacular week here at Ac2E M.S.

Honors Math - We began this week creating origami cubes, as we learn to calculate the volume of 3D shapes, such as cubes and rectangular prisms, then we moved on to learn all about circles. Our Falcons did an amazing job learning the relationship between the diameter, radius, circumference and area of circles.

SAT Math- We reviewed how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers and we are currently learning how to divide fractions, whole numbers and mixed numbers.

Week of October 21-25, 2013

Honors Math-We continued our lesson on area of 2D shapes and took the 2nd Six Weeks Midterm

SAT Math-We continued on the addition and subtraction of fractions with similar and different denominators and took the 2nd Six Weeks Midterm.

The beginning of Red Ribbon Week 2013!

Wednesday - Wear Red
Thursday- "Sock it up to Drugs" crazy socks!
Friday- "Team up against Drugs" wear your favorite team's jersey

And to end a busy week we had a special visit from the Grulla Gators, which our Falcons really enjoyed! Go Gators!

Week of October 14-18, 2013

Honors Math- Angles, Triangles and Quadrilaterals

SAT- Introduction to addition and subtraction of fractions.

Fractions and Skittles!!! Students separated all the skittles by colors, and figured out how many fractions you can find in a Fun Size bag of skittles.

Week of October 7-11, 2013

It's a new beginning! The 2nd Six Weeks are already here! It's a new opportunity to earn good grades and lots of Dojo points!

This week we will be learning:

Honors Math: Introduction to measurements of different types of angles.

SAT Math: Introduction to "All about fractions" Unit.

Upcoming events for this week:

Wednesday: Don't forget to wear Orange, and support a Stop to Bullying!

Thursday:  We will be attending HESTEC at Thursday October 10th. Don't forget to wear your Falcon shirt or a black shirt. Report card pick up night will also be this Thursday!

Week of Sept. 30- Oct. 4 2013

The end of the First Six Weeks is here!

Students make sure to take home your interactive notebooks and study everything in them along with your exam review! Remember this exam will be 25% of your final Six Weeks grade! I believe every one of you, can achieve an A on both exams!

Monday- Review for SAT Math Six Weeks Exam
Tuesday- SAT Math Six Weeks Exam
Wednesday- Review for Honors Math Six Weeks Exam
Thursday-Honors Math Six Weeks Exam
Friday- Group Activity

Week of September 23-27, 2013

Students turned in their Tissue Box Project. The project consisted of choosing a number from 10-100 and presenting certain facts of the number on each lateral face of the box. Here are some of the most creative Tissue Box Projects!

Week of Sept 16-20, 2013

Students will complete The Million Dollar Project by Friday September 20, 2014. It must be completed individually. In this project, student will pretend they have inherited $1,000,000 and must now spend it according to the guidelines.

1. Put at least $75,000 for college education.
2. Purchase a home that is no more than $300,000.
3. Take one family vacation.
4. Purchase one vehicle.
5. Make a generous donation to a charitable organization.

This project is designed to help you plan for your future, enhance your math skills, and have fun while researching the prices of those items we often want but not always need. Try to think of your future while "spending" your money, and make the right decisions! Happy Shopping!

Number Line

Check out these students from the Princeton Group! They did an exceptional job with their number line project!

SAT Math Syllabus

Welcome to SAT Math! Just like you I am overjoyed about this school year. You may be wondering what is SAT, well SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test, which is an exam you are required to take before applying to college. SAT Math will be a head start, meaning by the time you start 7^th grade and Pre-Algebra you will already be one step ahead than the average 7^th grade student.  This is the first time this course is offered to 6^th grade students and I hope that you take advantage of this magnificent opportunity to the maximum.

 

Materials:

1.      Composition notebook

2.      POSITIVE Attitude

Goals:

1.      Achieve an A on all SAT math assignments, projects, and quiz/tests.

2.      Attain an Advanced Performance score on the 2014 STAAR.

 

Procedures for Entering the Classroom

A. There is a specific way I want you to enter the classroom. I expect you to follow these procedures:

1. When you arrive to campus in the morning please report directly to the Ac2E Middle School Café for breakfast.

2. Enter the classroom quietly without running or pushing.

4. Turn in homework or assignments due in the box.

5. Take your assigned seat and have your materials ready.

6. Wait for further instructions from the teacher.

7. Work quietly and by yourself.

If You Are Absent

It is your responsibility to make-up any assignments or tests in a timely manner when you return from an absence.

 Turning in Assignments

The teacher will sometimes collect homework, group-work or individual work. You will turn these in only when the teacher asks for them. Make sure the assignment has your full name, period number and date.

 

Grades and Extra Credit Assignments

Classwork/homework	55%
Six Weeks Exam	25%
Projects	10%
SAT Math Journal	10%

 

B. The teacher will provide you with the opportunity to do different extra credit assignments throughout the six weeks. These assignments will replace low grades a student has previously received on class assignments or homework.

Procedure for the End of Class and Class Dismissal

Right before the end of class the teacher will remind you there is two minutes left. Student will follow the procedures on the board for the last two minutes of class.

When We Have a Visitor

A. When we have someone come into our classroom that is not part of our class (teacher, administrator, student, parent) you are expected to follow the same classroom rules and procedures. You are expected to be polite to the visitor. Do not talk to the visitor unless he/she is talking to you directly. Continue working on your assignment as usual.

B. If the visitor needs to speak to me privately, I expect you to remain in your seat without talking until I finish speaking with the visitor.

When You Finish Early

If you finish all of your assigned work early you may a) read independently b) work on an assignment for another class c) work on extra credit. DO NOT TALK OR DISTURB OTHERS.

Restroom Policy

 You may go to the restroom only if:

a) It is an emergency.

b) The class is working on Individual Seatwork. (no passes during Teacher or Guest Lecture).

c) You have not abused this privilege in the past

Class Rules

1. Respect your classmates and your teacher.
2. Follow Directions.
3. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

Consequences

A. Everything we do in life has consequences. Consequences are the things that happen to you when you choose not to obey a rule. This is what will happen if you choose to violate one of the classroom rules:

1. 1st time: Verbal Warning

2. 2nd time: Call Parents

3. 3rd time: Parent/Teacher/Student Conference

4. 4th time: Parent/Teacher/Principal/Student Conference

Honors Math Syllabus

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Just like you I am very excited about this school year and I hold high expectations. This class will enrich your knowledge in Math by various activities throughout this year. When you walk in this classroom you will become a mathematician and a classmate. You will give and receive, respect, attention, and knowledge, but in order to learn in such an ideal environment you will need to follow the next rules and procedures.

Materials:

1.      1 ½ inch binder

2.      Composition notebook

3.      5 dividers

4.      1 pack of standard post-its

5.      1 pack of washable markers

6.      2 glue sticks for school year

7.      1 pack of loose leaf paper

8.      1 pack of pencils

9.      1 POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Goals:

1.      Achieve an A on ALL math assignments, projects, and quiz/tests.

2.      Attain an Advanced Performance score on the 2014 STAAR.

 

Procedures for Entering the Classroom

A. There is a specific way I want you to enter the classroom. I expect you to follow these procedures:

1. When you arrive to campus in the morning please report directly to the Ac2E Middle School Café for breakfast.

2. Enter the classroom quietly without running or pushing.

4. Turn in homework or assignments due in the box.

5. Take your assigned seat and have your materials ready.

6. Wait for further instructions from the teacher.

7. Work quietly and by yourself.

If You Are Absent

It is your responsibility to make-up any assignments or tests in a timely manner when you return from an absence.

 Turning in Assignments

The teacher will sometimes collect homework, group-work or individual work. You will turn these in only when the teacher asks for them. Make sure the assignment has your full name, period number and date.

 

Grades and Extra Credit Assignments

Classwork/homework	55%
Six Weeks Exam	25%
Projects	10%
Math Journal	10%

 

B. The teacher will provide you with the opportunity to do different extra credit assignments throughout the six weeks. These assignments will replace low grades a student has previously received on class assignments or homework.

Procedure for the End of Class and Class Dismissal

Right before the end of class the teacher will remind you there is two minutes left. Student will follow the procedures on the board for the last two minutes of class.

When We Have a Visitor

A. When we have someone come into our classroom that is not part of our class (teacher, administrator, student, parent) you are expected to follow the same classroom rules and procedures. You are expected to be polite to the visitor. Do not talk to the visitor unless he/she is talking to you directly. Continue working on your assignment as usual.

B. If the visitor needs to speak to me privately, I expect you to remain in your seat without talking until I finish speaking with the visitor.

When You Finish Early

If you finish all of your assigned work early you may a) read independently b) work on an assignment for another class c) work on extra credit. DO NOT TALK OR DISTURB OTHERS.

Restroom Policy

 You may go to the restroom only if:

a) It is an emergency.

b) The class is working on Individual Seatwork. (no passes during Teacher or Guest Lecture).

c) You have not abused this privilege in the past

Class Rules

1. Respect your classmates and your teacher.
2. Follow Directions.
3. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

Consequences

A. Everything we do in life has consequences. Consequences are the things that happen to you when you choose not to obey a rule. This is what will happen if you choose to violate one of the classroom rules:

1. 1st time: Verbal Warning

2. 2nd time: Call Parents

3. 3rd time: Parent/Teacher/Student Conference

4. 4th time: Parent/Teacher/Principal/Student Conference

Contact Information

Miss Mayela Garcia
Ac2E Middle School
6th Grade Advanced Mathematics/SAT Math

mayegarcia@live.com
956-487-4476

Welcome!

Welcome to 6th gd. Advanced Math and SAT Math! Let's make this a fantastic academic year!