Friday, August 1, 2025

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

Welcome back to school and your last year at elementary school! Let's make the most of it together. 

Set yourself up for success by getting these supplies. For those unable, I have most of these supplies, as well.

THE FOLLOWING IS A SUGGESTED LIST OF SUPPLIES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR:

Hand pencil sharpener (with catch for shavings). 
Crayola Markers/Colored Pencils/Crayons
Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers and  
1 old sock for erasing the whiteboard
1 Large Glue Stick

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
  • Tell your family about your 1st day! What was fun? What challenged you? What is a random thing you learned about Mr. Sweet/your classmate?
  • Finish writing 4 Truths and a Lie
  • Have parents fill out Tech Form with parent e-mails for iGrade Book sign up
  • Read Mr. Sweet's Letter with your mom/dad
  • Show parents my website
  • Get school supplies by Friday
  • Charge Computer
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
  • Type 4 Truths and 1 Lie in Google Classroom Assignment
  • Finish 5 Equations in Math Notebook for "Math About Me"
  • Tell your parents about the Growth Mindset TED Talk
  • Get login user name and password from parent for iGradeplus/Write down in HW Planner
  • Have Parents sign and return Yellow Emergency Contact Form

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

WEEK OF MAY 27-MAY 30th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Ch. 35 + Finish p. 64-66

Math - Do MARS task "In the Playground"

1/2 Backs Extra Credit/AR Due Friday

Bring $10 for Class Party! Or venmo Mr. Sweet

Memorize Play Lines for performances Thursday and Friday/Play Costumes and Visual Aids


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Finish Anne of Green Gables Book p. 67-68 -In packet/comprehension/movie vs. book

Math - Finish MARS task "Nuts"

Practice Argument Slide Shows

1/2 Backs Extra Credit/AR Due Friday

Bring $10 for Class Party! Or venmo Mr. Sweet

Memorize Play Lines for performances Thursday and Friday/Play Costumes and Visual Aids


HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Math - Do MARS task "Sewing"

Practice Argument Slide Shows

1/2 Backs Extra Credit/AR Due tomorrow

Bring $10 for Class Party! Or venmo Mr. Sweet/Party Moved to next Thursday

Korina, Patrick, Jake, Giselle, Sebas, Iris, Koa, Cash, Cyrus, Ella Roman, 

Memorize Play Lines for performances Friday/Play Costumes and Visual Aids


Monday, May 19, 2025

WEEK OF MAY 19-23

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Through Ch. 32 Anne + Finish Packet p. 58+59

AR Due Friday, May 30th

Finish Decorating Portfolios

Week 22 Greek Mythology Studies Weekly Due Friday

Check iGrades/Half Backs + Incompletes Due Friday, May 30th


HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Finish Argument Slide Show, Practice Speech

Week 22 Greek Mythology Studies Weekly Due Friday

Crossword, Aesops Fables, Think & Review, Let's Write

Study Vocabulary


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY

Accelerated Reader 20 min.

Anne Packet p. 62+63 

Week 22 Greek Mythology Studies Weekly Due Friday

Practice Argument Slide Show Presentations begin Friday

Finish Crossword, Aesops Fables, Think & Review, Let's Write (Due Friday)

Study Vocabulary (Test Friday)

Monday, May 12, 2025

WEEK OF MAY 12-16

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Anne Packet p. 53-56 Due Wednesday
Do Google Classroom Slide Show Assignment
Work on City State Projects

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish packet p.53-56 Anne of Green Gables
Writer's Workshop: Argument Due Friday
Edit/Revise/Improve Google Slide Show Assignment
If done, do Argument Slide Show

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
30 Min Reading Accelerated Reader
Finish Argument Writing By Friday
Work on Argument Slide Show

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Week 21 Greece Studies Weekly
Crossword + Let's Write+Think and Review and Greek Origins
Argumentative Writing Due tomorrow



Dear Parents and students,
I hope all the mothers were spoiled yesterday! A big thank you to all of the parents and students for their kind, thoughtful, and heartfelt letters, flowers and generous gifts last week. Thank you "Joaquin" and Hannah for the amazing breakfast and lunch deliveries last week. It is an honor be your 6th grade teacher this year and it means a bunch to be valued by y'all.

Here is a brief update about this busy week:

ELA-We are finishing up Anne of Green Gables along with a comprehension packet and vocabulary.
MATH-We are reviewing with Khan Math and Blookets as we have finished our book!
WRITING-We are finishing our rough drafts and slideshows for our Arguments.
HISTORY-We are learning about Ancient Greece and City State Projects along with Competing in the Greek Games.
ART-We are creating Greek City State Banners. Thanks to Ross Sheehan, we are finishing painting our 6th Grade Legacy Tile Projects that will be put up in the cafeteria. 

International Games will be held this Thursday, May 15th, and about half of the class will be meeting at the regular time and departing for Soquel High School. I will post the order of events on my website so you can see your child compete. Track events are in the morning, field events are in the afternoon.

Open House will be Thursday, May 22nd 6-7pm. We will have 2 students sharing Graduation speeches, Argument Slide Shows, a few class songs, and our projects showcased on our desks.

Top Golf Field Trip is also Thursday, May 22nd departing at 9am. Here are the drivers/chaperones. Not surprisingly, there are LOTS of driver volunteers! I have backups and tried to choose parents that haven't driven/or have more room.
Sandra Moran (4 students with seatbelts)
Hannah Honda (6)
Helen Korinth (4)
Sara Castillo (3-4)
Patrick Tomafsky (6) if he gets approved
Jerry McKay (4)
Rob Collins (4)
Amanda Stack (4)
Alyssa Avey (chaperone)

Backups/or chaperones. There should be room
Sally Green
Kevin McCandless
Alyssa Avey


Let me know if you have any questions, or concerns!
Home stretchin' it!

Mr. Sweet 


INTERNATIONAL GAMES

ORDER OF EVENTS

Starting Promptly at 9:00am


a. National Anthem.
b. Pledge of Allegiance.
c. Welcome.
d. Games Pledge.
e. Introduction of Judges.
f. Countries will pass in review. 
g. Announcements.
MORNING EVENTS 

ENTRIES Parade 30

200 Meter Dash (girls) 2
200 Meter Dash (boys) 2
1600 Meter Run (girls) 2 
1600 Meter Run (boys) 2 
400 Meter Relay (girls) 4 
400 Meter Relay (boys) 4 
100 Meter Dash (girls) 3 
100 Meter Dash (boys) 3 
400 Meter Run (girls) 2
400 Meter Run (boys) 2 
500 Meter Shuttle (girls) 10 
500 Meter Shuttle (boys) 10
AFTERNOON EVENTS 

Standing Long Jump (girls) 3 
Standing Long Jump (boys) 3
Football Throw (girls) 3
Football Throw (boys) 3
Soccer Kick (girls) 3
Soccer Kick (boys) 3
Running Long Jump (girls) 3 
Running Long Jump (boys) 3 
Tug-Of-War 16 (8 girls and 8 boys)


Monday, May 5, 2025

WEEK OF MAY 5-9th

 HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Chapter 23 + Finish Packet p.42-44

Finish Counterargument Paragraph

Graduation Speech due tomorrow

Study Vocabulary

COVERCRAFT LIVE STREAM TUESDAY
6:45pm: https://www.facebook.com/santacruzwaves/

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Chapter 26 + Finish Packet p.46-48

Write Statement of Intent on Google Classroom and Turn it in

Study Vocabulary

TONIGHT COVERCRAFT LIVE STREAM TUESDAY
6:45pm: https://www.facebook.com/santacruzwaves/


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Finish Week 21 Greece Studies Weekly + Online Q & A

Think and Review/Let's Write

Optional: Watch Covercraft's Live Stream

https://youtu.be/WzBfOVLUFww?si=BgiCa3kpz4pswsyi


HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Read Chapter 28 + Finish p.50-52

Study New Anne Vocabulary

Sprints tomorrow at Greek Games

Monday, April 28, 2025

APRIL 28-MAY 2nd

 HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Anne of Green Gables Chapter 15 + finish p. 31-33 in packet

Audio Book Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STHkJqnJfO0&t=28236s

Math - Finish 8.3 Big Ideas Math on computer

Check iGrades


HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Chapter 17 Anne of Green Gables + Comprehension p. 34+35

Finish 8.4 Big Ideas Math

Graduation Speech Extra Credit(Due Tuesday, May 6th)

Study Vocabulary


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read Chapter 19 Anne of Green Gables + Comprehension p. 36+37 in packet

Graduation Speech Extra Credit (Due Tuesday, May 6th)

$25 Check to Parent Alliance for Team Jamaica Shirt/Socks/Snacks and Drinks

Study Vocabulary


HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Anne Chapter 21 + Finish Packet

Do Chapter 8 Surface Area/Volume Review on BIM

Team Jamaica Bring $25






Monday, April 21, 2025

WEEK OF APRIL 21-25

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Chapter 11 Anne of Green Gables+Finish Packet

Finish 7 Wonders of the World Art

Check iGrades/do 1/2 Backs

Write a Thank You card to Ms. Jenn, Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Amy in office!


HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Anne of Green Gables p. 25 in new packet

Do Week 31 Assessment at Home (Rise of Christianity)

Check iGrades

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read Chapter 12 + p. 26 and p. 28

Audio Book Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STHkJqnJfO0&t=28236s

Math-Blooket: Ratios and Tables

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=680946f17a841c701beceae9


HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Finish Newsela on Olympics + Comprehension

Read Chapter 13 + p. 29+30

in packet

Study Vocabulary


Monday, April 14, 2025

APRIL 14-18th

 CLASS UPDATE

Make sure to look at the right of the website for all of the exciting upcoming events at Rio for your 6th grader. We have 8 weeks left before summer break so let's finish strong our elementary school experience.

Here is a brief snapshot of learning in Room 20:

In ELA we are launching into Anne of Green Gables, an amazing novel to finish the year. There will be corresponding vocabulary and comprehension activities to deepen our understanding of the story.

In Math we will commence our learning about Surface Area of Geometrical Shapes in Chapter 7 in Big Ideas Math.

We are launching our Argumentative Essay with quotes, research and elaboration supporting our claim with 3 reasons.

In History we are learning about the 7 Ancient and Modern Wonders of the World along with week 31 in Studies Weekly about the Rise of Christianity along with review of the Israelites Celebration of Passover. This will be followed by the fun and engaging Unit about Ancient Greece.

The learning journey continues for 8 more weeks so let's make them count!

Mr. Sweet


HOMEWORK MONDAY

Finish Reading Chapter 2 in Anne of Green Gables + p. 8-10 in packet

Do Vocabulary Word Meanings in Shared Google Doc

Fill out and return last Field Trip Form + $20

Parents interested in golfing will need to pay $20, as well

Check iGrades


HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Chapter 4 in Anne of Green Gables + p. 11-13 in packet

Math-Blooket Surface Area:

https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67feac94d82cd2db4cc7f8d6

Study Vocabulary Word Meanings in Shared Google Doc

Fill out and return last Field Trip Form + $20, or venmo

Parents interested in golfing will need to pay $20, as well


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read Ch 6+7 in Anne of Green Gables + Finish p. 14-17 in comprehension packet

Math-Finish Ch. 8.1    3 Dimensional Figures on computer

Field Trip Form + $

Finish intro paragraph to Argument (Claim + 3 reasons)

Check iGrades


HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Read Chapter 9 of Anne + complete packet through p.20

Math - Finish 8.2 Surface Area of Prisms

Finish Studies Weekly  Think and Review/Let's Write Week 31

Study Vocabulary

AJHS Field Trip at 8:30am tomorrow





Monday, March 31, 2025

MARCH 31-APRIL 4th

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read AR 30 min. + BOOK SWAP BOOKS

Math Finish 6.5 + 6.5 Extension (Reflecting on the axis)

Plan out/rough draft of Legacy Art Project on Square

(Use pencil only) Look up images, quotes, inspiring you

that you want people to remember you by.



HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Math-Optional Do 1/2 Back on 6.4-6.5 Quiz

Study South America/Central America Geoguessr/Like2learn

Writer's Workshop: Fill out 3 Argument Essay Ideas on Google Doc in Google Classroom

Continue Legacy Art rough draft if not finished

Math Contest Form/BOOK SWAP!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Math-Finish Chapter 6 Review + Study for Test

Study South America/Central America Geoguessr/Like2learn

Do Ancient Wonder of the World Brochure

Continue Legacy Art rough draft if not finished

Math Contest Form/BOOK SWAP!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Study South America/Central America Geoguessr/Like2learn

Do Wonder of the Modern World Brochure

Continue Legacy Art rough draft if not finished

Finish Let's Write/Think and Review Rome Week 29/Finish Q&A

on Computer


Monday, March 24, 2025

WEEK OF MARCH 24-28th

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Newsela: Ancient China + Quiz
Math Finish 6.3 + 20 Min. Of Khan Mappers

Study Chapter 6.1-6.3 Integers

Finish Science World Packet

Check iGrades

Half Backs 


HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read 20 min. AR
Wordly Wise 16 Read words and definitions and do 16a

Writing: Finish Limerick (AI Assisted) Slideshow in Google

Classroom

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read 20 Min. AR Book

Finish Science World/South America Map

Math: Finish 6.4 Absolute value

Wordly Wise 16b

HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Math: Do Coordinate Plane Activity

Finish Week 26 China Let's Write/Think and Review + online Q&A

Finish Wordly Wise 16