Wednesday, April 15

Wednesday, April 15  
Pack your bags! Virtual field trip day 3! 🛩🧳

 Please read all directions carefully & follow step-by-step. 

 This week, we are making the switch to Google Classroom. We will use Google Classroom starting Monday, April 20. Why are we switching?
  • Make things easier (no more issues with Google docs, PupilPath, emailing work...)
  • We want to see you face-to-face, so we need Google Hangouts! (similar to Zoom!)

 What am I doing today?
  • Accessing my student email & creating my password
    • You will use this email/password for Google Classroom. You cannot access it with a personal Gmail.
  • Completing today's virtual field trip

Step 1: Access Your Student Email 
*You will need your student ID number (OSIS) - if you don't know it, check an old report card or PupilPath
** If you followed directions & created your email last week, skip to step 2!


Step 2: Virtual Field Trip & Attendance Tracker
Field Trip A: El Museo del Bario 🎨

Field Trip B: US Space and Rocket Museum 🚀

Field Trip C: Travel to Paris 





ELA Extra Credit Competition      We already have 7 original submissions - I am so excited!
April is POETRY MONTH – and we will be starting our poetry unit next week. To start us off,  Ms. Streibel is hosting a poetry competition & we were invited to participate!

What do I have to do?
Write an original poem – it can be on any topic, in any form. This is your chance to be creative! This means it comes from you - not the internet. 

How do I submit it?
            E-Mail the poem to Ms. Pallas (cpallas@schools.nyc.gov) by April 17 (Friday). If possible, please type the poem (I have to email it for the competition & I want to make sure I send it how you want it!)

What do I get for this?
In addition to the chance of WINNING for the 6th grade, anyone who enters an original poem will get extra credit for Ms. Pallas.

 Spanish: Ms. Triana 606/607/610

 Buenos Dias Estudiantes!

 Please be reminded to review all vocabulary flashcards, including the classroom and classroom items.
New work is posted on study.com.

 This week, we are making the switch to Google Classroom. We will use Google Classroom starting Monday, April 20. Why are we switching?
  • Make things easier (no more issues with Google docs, PupilPath, emailing work...)
  • We want to see you face-to-face, so we need Google Hangouts! (similar to Zoom!)
What am I doing today?
  • Accessing my student email & creating my password
    • You will use this email/password for Google Classroom. You cannot access it with a personal Gmail.
I am very excited to meet all you on the new Google platform, See you all soon!



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Mindfulness Activity: The New Normal

Part of dealing with stress and anxiety is the ability to recognize stress and implement strategies to deal with it before it becomes an overwhelming problem. On top of all that, life has drastically changed and is feeling pressure to stay inside and practice social distancing from extended family, friends, and the outside world. 

Simple Stress Coping Strategies
Obtain Social Support.           Prioritize exercise                       Express gratitude 
Develop a positive              Self-talk habit                            Make time for leisure activities 
Eat a balanced diet                Meditate                                           When you feel it, write it 
Laugh                               Learn to avoid procrastination            Listen to music 
                                               Deep breathing 

Reflection: Which of these coping strategies would you be willing to try and why? 

The Bottom Line: 
There are many simple ways to prevent or reduce stress. Learn to manage it. 
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Tuesday, April 14

Tuesday, April 14 - Day 2 of our Virtual Trips! 🧳🎫

Attendance Reminders:
- You must complete this form each day
- You must type your full name 
- Submit the form only once 

For today's attendance, you are going to engage with one of the following trips, and answer the questions in the Google form below. Be sure to click "submit."
** Completing the form will also earn you credit for your classes! **
I am confused as to why some of us are leaving the questions blank...? 
No questions = No points

Field Trip A: Brooklyn Museum & Museum of Modern Art 🎨
Museum of Modern Art: https://www.moma.org/collection/works?locale=en&on_view=1 and The Brooklyn Museum: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/brooklyn-museum

Field Trip B: Georgia Aquarium 🐠
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/jelly-webcam/
* Ms. Pallas enjoyed watching the jelly fish, the penguins, and the sea otters (so cute!)

Field Trip C: The Great Wall of China 
https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
ELA Extra Credit Competition      We already have 5 amazing submissions - I am so impressed!
April is POETRY MONTH – and we will be starting our poetry unit next week. To start us off,  Ms. Streibel is hosting a poetry competition & we were invited to participate!

What do I have to do?
Write an original poem – it can be on any topic, in any form. This is your chance to be creative! This means it comes from you - not the internet. 

How do I submit it?
            E-Mail the poem to Ms. Pallas (cpallas@schools.nyc.gov) by April 17 (Friday). If possible, please type the poem (I have to email it for the competition & I want to make sure I send it how you want it!)

What do I get for this?
In addition to the chance of WINNING for the 6th grade, anyone who enters an original poem will get extra credit for Ms. Pallas.
Spanish: Ms. Triana (606, 607, 610)

 Buenos Dias

Please refer to assignments on study.com.
Make sure you are including all new vocabulary for the classroom to your collection of flashcards. You will be responsible for memorizing and using all vocabulary words.

Kudos to all who have completed all assignments on time.
 Please be reminded to set up your doe emails and passwords for continued virtual learning experiences.

Report cards are posted on Pupil Path. 
Mindfulness with Ms. Adams

 Mindfulness: The New Normal
Part of dealing with stress and anxiety is the ability to recognize stress and implement strategies to deal with it before it becomes an overwhelming problem. On top of all that, life has drastically changed and is feeling pressure to stay inside and practice social distancing from extended family, friends, and the outside world. 

Simple Stress Coping Strategies
Obtain Social Support.           Prioritize exercise                       Express gratitude 
Develop a positive            Self-talk habit                            Make time for leisure activities 
Eat a balanced diet           Meditate                                           When you feel it, write it 
Laugh                               Learn to avoid procrastination.            Listen to music Deep breathing 

Reflection: Which of these coping strategies would you be willing to try and why? 

The Bottom Line: 

There are many simple ways to prevent or reduce stress. Learn to manage it. 
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April 13: Letter to Families

Greetings MS61 Family,

 Please see below for an update from Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza.
This letter will also be posted on the InfoHub Coronavirus Letters page, along with all translations which should be posted tomorrow.

 (To read, please click the images to enlarge.)

 

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Monday, April 13



Happy Monday!
Get ready ... this is a week of virtual field trips! 🧳🎫🛩

Attendance Reminders:
- You must complete this form each day
- You must type your full name (we have a couple kids still trying to use funny names or leaving the name slot blank. If your name is not there, we have to mark you as "absent.)
- Submit the form only once - we do not need you filling it our three or four times

 For today's attendance, you are going to engage with one of the following trips, and answer the questions in the Google form below. Be sure to click "submit."
** Completing the form will also earn you credit for your classes! **

 Field Trip A: Explore NY 🥨🍎
Statue of Liberty https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm and  Ellis Island https://www.nps.gov/hdp/exhibits/ellis/Ellis_Index.html

 Field Trip B: the Grand Canyon 
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm

Field Trip C: Explore Mars 🪐
https://accessmars.withgoogle.com
ELA Extra Credit Competition
April is POETRY MONTH – and we will be starting our poetry unit next week. To start us off,  Ms. Streibel is hosting a poetry competition & we were invited to participate!

What do I have to do?
Write an original poem – it can be on any topic, in any form. This is your chance to be creative!

How do I submit it?
            E-Mail the poem to Ms. Pallas (cpallas@schools.nyc.gov) by April 17 (Friday).

What do I get for this?
In addition to the chance of WINNING for the 6th grade, anyone who enters an original poem will get extra credit for Ms. Pallas.

 Math w/ Ms. Soya
Assignments are waiting for you on Khan Academy

Reminder Physical Education and Health- Ms. Thompson- 

Due Today @ 11:59pm

1)   3physical education and health 1assignment on Edpuzzle for the week.
** Health only applies to classes 606 & 607**

2)  For class codes please see previous Blogs, Remind, Skedula, or class Dojo post.

3) Be sure you're checking comments especially for those students who leave questions blank or an IDK response.
Mindfulness w/ Ms. Adams
How well do you know yourself?

 Students will:
• Express positive feelings about themselves; build self-esteem
• Strengthen their own identity
• Appreciate positive traits in others.
• Identify personality traits that makes them special.

https://choices.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/100117/how-well-do-you-know-you.html

Scholastic Activity - Saved by Selfies
Students will learn about the effects of selfies on wildlife. Are they helping or hurting the wildlife?

https://action.scholastic.com/issues/2019-20/090119/saved-by-selfies.html#500L-600L
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Friday, April 10

We made it! High five Friday!

KUDOS for those who participated in yesterday’s activity - We are very impressed by some of these majors! We saw interest in mathematics, chemistry, music, coding, robotics, nursing, medical, anthropology, teaching. Thank you for sharing!

 ** And for the one or two of you who wrote silly answers - please remember you get participation points for this. **

 Attendance

 Our Musical Legacy
Music can be something that ties people together; it can remind us of shared experiences, people in our lives, our culture. 

We want you to talk with your family about songs that mean something to them & your family unit. Then, complete the chart below reflecting on songs that are significant to you and your family. 

 Example: One song that is special to Ms. Pallas’ is “Come On Eileen” because it reminds her of her best friend and many moments they have shared together (birthdays, weddings, etc.).

This is your attendance check-in. ** Be sure to put your FULL name, answer all questions, and click “submit.” You get full points just by participating appropriately!




Extra Credit ELA Flip Grids
We have 8 people who shared and they are SO GOOD!
These stories are amazing and I want you to show them off! You are going to read aloud your story, and we (your classmates, your teachers) are going to watch & listen. Students who share & record a video will get extra credit for marking period 4. Remember, this is a safe space and it's a chance to show off your creative talents. I would LOVE for EVERYONE to participate!

 On a Computer:
  1. Click this link to FlipGrid (you can also download the free app): https://flipgrid.com/749ddc76
  2. Password: Pallas61
  3. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  4. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address, or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  5. Follow directions & start recording
On the (free!) App: (if you're using a phone, I definitely suggest the app!)
  1. Open the app
  2. Flip Code: 749ddc76
  3. Password: Pallas61
  4. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  5. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address, or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  6. Follow directions & start recording


Physical Education and Health- Ms. Thompson- 
Due Friday @ 11:59pm

1)  Continue completing 3physical education and health 1assignment on Edpuzzle for the week.
** Health only applies to classes 606 & 607**


2)  For class codes please see previous Blogs, Remind, Skedula, or class Dojo post.
Mindfulness w/ Ms. Adams

 If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?

Activity Time:

1) Write the name of your destination in the middle of a piece of construction paper (copy paper)

2) Decorate/describe with words and pictures the details of why you wanted to go there in the first place. Include things that make you happy!

3) If possible, cut out pictures from magazines/clip art, etc. and glue them on for a collage-like effect.
Make your creation as colorful and imaginative as can be, so if you or anyone were to look at it, it would feel like you were already there…enjoy!

Then consider the following:

4)) Why would you want to go here?
5) Who would you invite to go with you and why?

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Thursday, April 9

Yay, it's Thursday! It’s “College Readiness” day!

 Attendance Check-In
To submit your attendance, you must complete the following College Readiness Activity

  1. Follow this link to take an interactive tour: https://www.youvisit.com/ & click “Students & Parents” (you search by location, type in the name of a college you know, or scroll down & choose the one you think looks fun!)
  2. Choose a college or university you’d like to explore
  3. Answer the questions in the Google form below
**** You must complete this chart (name, class, questions) & click “submit”

Remind
Students, there was an issue with Remind & the “kids” class has (at least temporarily) disappeared. If you were on Remind, please join using this class code: @7agb26

** for those using the app, click the 3 lines on the left side and click “Join a class”

 ELA Extra Credit Flip Grids - Present Your Myth!
These stories are amazing and I want you to show them off! You are going to read aloud your story, and we (your classmates, your teachers) are going to watch & listen. Students who share & record a video will get extra credit for marking period 4. Remember, this is a safe space and it's a chance to show off your creative talents. I would LOVE for EVERYONE to participate!

 On a Computer:
  1. Click this link to FlipGrid (you can also download the free app): https://flipgrid.com/749ddc76
  2. Password: Pallas61
  3. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  4. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  5. Follow directions & start recording
On the (free!) App: (If you're using a phone, I definitely suggest the app!)
  1. Open the app
  2. Flip Code: 749ddc76
  3. Password: Pallas61
  4. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  5. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address, or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  6. Follow directions & start recording


Physical Education and Health- Ms. Thompson- 

1)  Assignments Due today @ 11:59 pm:
·      Health: Coronavirus and Protecting Our bodies: Handwashing 
·      Physical Education: 20 min workout and A healthy Heart Rate 

2)  Continue completing 3physical education and health 1 assignment on
Edpuzzle for the week. - Due Monday @ 11:59pm
** Health only applies to classes 606 & 607**

3)  For class codes please see previous Blogs, Remind, Skedula, or class Dojo post.



 Mindfulness w/ Ms. Adams
Learn a new language
Learn magic tricks
·      Replicate famous art 
·      Paint or draw a self-portrait
·      Draw cartoons or comic strips
·      Publish a newspaper or magazine
·      Write or draw a letter or an email to a penpal or relative
·      Video chat with a friend
·      Make friendship bracelets
·      Do a puzzle
·      Solve a crossword or Sudoku puzzle
·      Play Solitaire
·      Journal
·      Write and illustrate a short story
·      Write a play
·      Write and direct a short film
·      Write a song or a poem
606 Art  Literacy

Take a break from writing and sing a little song. Perform a song from your artist/group and send it in. Be sure to smile!


Due Monday, April 13th @11:59 PM
Chorus
This week we listening to and observing the performances of four different choirs. I look forward to reviewing your responses and remember, for the expression question your responses should be based on what you heard only NOT what you saw. 
Due Friday, April 10th @11:59 PM
Submit to bbartion@schools.nyc.gov


Subject line: Chorus Evaluations





Learn a new skill (coding, origami, animation, instrument, etc.)    
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Wednesday, April 8

Hey kids, happy Wednesday!

Daily Attendance: We have new protocols for attendance. To have your attendance completed, you must complete this Google form each day. 
  • Type in your name (first & last)
  • Choose your official class
  • Answer the attendance question
  • Complete ONLY ONE TIME

ELA w/ Ms. Pallas
I am very excited to read all of these stories. Your original myths are due today by 2pm. Stories must be submitted through PupilPath. (There’s nothing to share - anything you type in this doc is automatically shared with me!)

If your story is already graded, you can move onto the "presentation" - creating your FlipGrid! You are going to read aloud your story, and we (your classmates, your teachers) are going to watch & listen. Students who share & record a video will get extra credit for marking period 4. Remember, this is a safe space and it's a chance to show off your creative talents. I would LOVE for EVERYONE to participate! 

 On a Computer:
  1. Click this link to FlipGrid (you can also download the free app): https://flipgrid.com/749ddc76
  2. Password: Pallas61
  3. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  4. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address, or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  5. Follow directions & start recording
On the (free!) App: (if you're using a phone, I definitely suggest the app!)
  1. Open the app
  2. Flip Code: 749ddc76
  3. Password: Pallas61
  4. Click the big, huge, neon green "plus"
  5. Click "login with Google" - you can login with your email address, or with a parent email (don't worry - your email address stays hidden, and you'll type in your display name)
  6. Follow directions & start recording
Science w/Ms. S. Mitchell:  IXL Science Due Mon. April 13.

Gr.6 Skill DD. Weather and climate/Weather and climate around the world  and Weather or climate? Cite text
Social Studies w/ Ms. Amede’

Login to Lightsail. Select books on Ancient Egypt to work on your Social Studies Project: The Geography of Ancient Egypt.

 Organize your project into chapters using the five themes of Geography, and Technology.

Remember to submit your work for review, so I can provide feedback to better support you.
Combine the facts with strong voice and opinion.

You can reach out to Ms. Amede' at (631)517 3650.

Have a great day!


Physical Education and Health- Ms. Thompson- Due Friday @ 11:59pm

1)  Continue completing 3physical education and health 1assignment on Edpuzzle for the week.
** Health only applies to classes 606 & 607**
2)  For class codes please see previous Blogs, Remind, Skedula, or class Dojo post.
3)  Please read 5 important reminders!!


5 IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PE 

1.     Many students are forgetting to show their work, which is resulting to you receiving half credit!! Also, follow the video to complete the questions on Resting HR, Max HR, HR Range, and Target Heart Rate Range (low and upper limit)!! These things are all different. You must know how to properly check your Resting HR to complete all assignments. (See first video)

TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!!

2.   Remember once your start the workout you must complete itand answer all questions. You can take as many breaks needed but can’t finish later once started! This will result in an automatic "0"

3.    I will be putting 3rdmaking period grades in today. Many, Many, and Many of you are missing last weeks PE AND HEALTH ASSIGNMENTS. You should double check. These assignments wont be accepted after Thursday @ 11:59 pm. If you are unsure please check your PupilPath grades before reaching out. Some of you had multiple accounts but your grade was transferred before it was deleted. 

4.    NO NAME, NO CREDIT..I still have students who numerous accounts or accounts attached to no name. You can’t receive credit if I don’t know who you are. If you forget your password please let me know or you can reset it when you’re logging in.

5.    Be Sure to Check Edpuzzle daily. I leave comments for those of you confused and are leaving the questions unanswered. (Example. Idk or I don’t understand) you must read the comments and submit the answer. I have also reset some of your answers for the first video. Please check!! This is my way of making sure you are checking your Resting HR correctly!!


Mindfulness w/ Ms. Adams
Students will:
• Express positive feelings about themselves; build self-esteem
• Strengthen their own identity
• Appreciate positive traits in others.
• Identify personality traits that makes them special.


https://choices.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/100117/how-well-do-you-know-you.html

Spanish(606, 607, 610) Ms.Triana

 Buenos dias estudiantes,

 Work is assigned on study.com
Many of you have incomplete assignments.
Grades will be based on all assignments due within the third marking period.
This includes:

  • La Familia Photo project
  • All assessments within the third marking period
  • Study.com assignments
  • Pupil path assignments
Please complete all assignments that are due. A few of you have logged on, but did not complete the assigned work.


Chorus
Responses Due Friday, April 10th @11:59
Reminder: for this week's assignment, you must answer all 5 response questions for each video. 
Submit to BBartion@schools.nyc.gov 
Subject: Your name: Choral Evaluations
606 Art Literacy
Due Monday, April 13th @11:59 PM
It is now time to sing! You each should be familiar with your selected song and its structure. Using a video recording platform of your choice (phone camera, video camera, TikTok, Instagram) record yourself performing the first half of your song. your recording should have your singing at least to the second verse and chorus.

 Grab your group members (family), microphone (remote, brush, comb, spoon), and your camera man (yourself), and get to recording your first music video.  

 Submit to BBartion@schools.nyc.gov 

Subject: Your name: Choral Evaluations

Dance
Watch & Follow:
* Before you watch and follow the video, make note of how you feel in the tracker below. (copy and paste the tracker into a document to edit.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXJt3UkDD14


Respond:
*Make note of how you feel after in the tracker below
Kemetic Yoga Daily Tracker Click the link to view document in new window.

Kemetic Yoga Class Daily Tracker

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How I feel before…

(Notice your mood, thoughts and feelings. How do you feel both physically and mentally before beginning? Make note of your noticing.)
                               
                   à





How I feel after…

(Notice your mood, thoughts and feelings. How do you feel both physically and mentally after completing the class? Make note of your noticing.)

                   à






Complete tracker due Tuesday, April 14th
Any questions? Email abartonrichardson@schools.nyc.gov


Thank you to those students that have submitted assignments. I am viewing and grading. Your grades will be viewable on Pupil Path.
Art Literacy 607
Zoom Meeting!
Assata Barton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Art Literacy 607
Time: Apr 9, 2020 1:40 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 715 957 971
Password: 9Pyf3C

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