6th Grade English and Social Studies (Henry E. Huntington Middle School) //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade English and Social Studies Instructor(s): Sheila Doan en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/04/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10593229 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Monday, June 2

Happy Last Week of School! 🍎

Parents - Students will be bringing home their
English/Social Studies portfolios today or tomorrow. 
So much of their hard work and growth this
year is reflected in those projects. 
They have much to be proud of!
 
For our class party tomorrow, students should bring their party donations
to the classroom before Homeroom. 
Thank you so much for your contributions!
 
Please see the attached schedule which outlines our End-of-the-Year HMS Activities! πŸŽ‰
 
Social Studies - Optional: The deadline for the "History Buff" award is tomorrow.  Should you choose to participate, you will need to finish the Video Activities for each of the seven lessons in TCI Unit 6. Each one has been assigned online, and you should try to complete them in order. Don't forget to read and highlight the important information in the text as you move through the activities. The deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:00 a.m. A prize will be given to each "History Buff" who completes the challenge!!
 
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): "History Buff" Award deadline
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 
 
 
 

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:32:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/04/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10595454 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Tuesday, June 3
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who donated to our class party! 
I hope you all enjoyed our fun celebration! 
 
If you did not pre-order a yearbook, but would still like to buy one,
please read the information Mrs. Cota sent out to all HMS families:
General Sales: Wednesday 6/4, Front Office, All Day.
Please bring exact change or a check payable to HMS for $90 and
books will be distributed on a first come first served basis.
 
Homeroom Students - You will be receiving your yearbooks tomorrow.
For students who are not purchasing a yearbook, you will be receiving
an HMS "Autograph" book so you can also get signatures.
Don't forget to bring a pen!
πŸ˜€πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘πŸ“š 
 
HMS Spirit Day is tomorrow!! πŸ“£ 
Please remember to wear a GRAY t-shirt if you did not order a Spirit Day t-shirt!  
 
Please see the attached schedule which outlines our End-of-the-Year HMS Activities! πŸŽ‰
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 
 

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:57:44 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/02/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10588947 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Friday, May 30
The End-of-the Year Activities information flyer
was passed out in class yesterday (also posted below).
Also, please think about our class party on Tuesday!
The Sign-Up Sheet is in Google Classroom.
 
English
Friday Classwork: Hercules (Disney Movie) with discussion of connections to D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
 
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Independent Work Time - History Essay 3 and other assignments
 
Homework: The "History Buff" award will be given to all those who undertake the challenge! This is an opportunity to improve your knowledge of Ancient Rome. Should you choose to participate, you will need to finish the Video Activities for each of the seven lessons in TCI Unit 6. Each one has been assigned online, and you should try to complete them in order. Don't forget to read and highlight the important information in the text as you move through the activities. The deadline is Tuesday, June 3 at 8:00 a.m. A prize will be given to each "History Buff" who completes the challenge!!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): "History Buff" Award deadline
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 
 

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 14:50:08 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10585950 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Thursday, May 30
The End-of-the Year Activities information flyer
was passed out in class today (also posted below).
Also, please think about our class party on Tuesday!
The Sign-Up Sheet is in Google Classroom.
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Kahoot Games for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
 
Homework: All make-up work is due tomorrow (Friday) at the latest. Make sure you are on top of your deadlines and have checked PowerSchool to see if you have any missing assignments. 
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • TCI Lesson 33 Video Activity = The Rise of the Roman Republic
  • Introduction of Lesson 34 = From Republic to Empire
  • Introduction of "History Buff" Award opportunity
Homework: Optional - The "History Buff" award will be given to all those who undertake the challenge! This is an opportunity to improve your knowledge of Ancient Rome. Should you choose to participate, you will need to finish the Video Activities for each of the seven lessons in TCI Unit 6. Each one has been assigned online, and you should try to complete them in order. Don't forget to read and highlight the important information in the text as you move through the activities. The deadline is Tuesday, June 3 at 8:00 a.m. A prize will be given to each "History Buff" who completes the challenge!!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): "History Buff" Award deadline
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 13:14:51 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/29/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10583622 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Wednesday, May 28
Think about what you might want to bring for our
End of Year Class Party!
The information letter is attached below,
and the Sign-Up Sheet is in Google Classroom.
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Greek Mythology - summary paragraph and vase final project
 
Homework: All make-up work is due by Friday at the latest. Make sure you are on top of your deadlines and have checked PowerSchool to see if you have any missing assignments. 
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 32 Overview = Geography and Early Development of Rome
  • Lesson 33 Video Activity = The Rise of the Roman Republic
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 
 

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Posting for Tuesday, May 27
Please share with your parents the flyer about our End-of-the-Year classroom celebration,
which will be held next Tuesday, June 3rd.
(Note: There was a typo in the information letter that stated
the party was May 27. Sorry about that!)  
The sign-up sheet is in Google Classroom.
Thank you, in advance, for your contribution(s) to our party!
πŸŽ‰πŸ«πŸŒž
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • BrainPop - "Memorial Day" πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
  • Greek Summary paragraph - final draft
 
Homework:
  • The D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Activity Companion booklet is due tomorrow, Wednesday. Don't forget to edit and proofread one more time before turning it in.
  • Be prepared to return your D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths  to the library tomorrow.
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 29 = The Golden Age of Athens - Video Activity
 
Homework:
  • Lesson 29 Video Activity (if you did not finish in class) 
  • Social Studies IXL I.4 (Comparing Athens and Sparta: Part II)  - due tomorrow (if not already completed)
     
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/28): Social Studies IXL I.4 due
Wednesday (5/28): D'Aulaires' Greek Myths Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)
 

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Posting for Friday, May 23
 
English
Friday Classwork: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths - book report project (myth summary paragraph and vase design)
 
Homework: The D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Activity Companion booklet will need to be turned in next week, by Wednesday 5/28
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: "Greeks" packet - History Essay 3 on p. 7-10 (due Wednesday 5/28)
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.4 (Comparing Athens and Sparta: Part II) - due Wednesday 5/28 
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (5/26): No School - Memorial Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Wednesday (5/28): Social Studies IXL I.4 due
Wednesday (5/28): D'Aulaires' Greek Myths Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Tuesday (6/3): Room 309 Class Parties - new date
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:38:08 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10572877 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Thursday, May 22
English
Thursday Classwork: Greek Mythology book report project - vase painting and design
 
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Education in Sparta
  • Athens vs. Sparta
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.4 (Athens and Sparta: Part 2) - due tomorrow
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/23): Social Studies IXL I.3 due
Monday (5/26): No School - Memorial Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Room 309 Class Parties
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 15:21:35 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2025]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem10570248 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1056377/assignments/ Posting for Wednesday, May 22
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Greek Mythology "Vase" Project - summary paragraph of chosen myth
 
Homework: If you did not finish your summary paragraph in class, you should complete it for homework
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 26 Test (Rise of Democracy)
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.3 (Comparing Athens and Sparta: Part 1) - due tomorrow
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/22): Social Studies IXL I.3 due
Monday (5/26): No School - Memorial Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Room 309 Class Parties
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)

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Posting for Tuesday, May 20
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Introduction of Greek Mythology project - Summary writing and Greek Vase art
 
Homework: Be ready to choose your selected myth from the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths tomorrow for the final project. You should have a first, second, and third choice in mind.
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Section 4 with notes (Democracy) and Processing Activity: Report Card for Ancient Greek Governments
  • BrainPop - "Democracy"
  • Video - "Mankind: The History of All of Us - Birth of Democracy"
  • IXL - I.2 (Classical Athens: Government and Culture)
Homework:
  • The Lesson 26 assessment, The Rise of Democracy, will is tomorrow (Wednesday). Use your purple "How to Prepare for a Social Studies Test" handout for reminders about how to review (also posted below).
  • The Lesson 26 "Information Excavation" Lesson Game is due tomorrow, BEFORE the test.
  • If you did not finish the "Democracy" BrainPop in class, you will need to complete it for homework.
  • Social Studies IXL I.2 (Classical Athens: Government and Culture) - due tomorrow
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/21): Social Studies Lesson 26 Test
Monday (5/26): No School - Memorial Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/30): End of Quarter 4 (Minimum Day)
Monday (6/2): Room 309 Class Parties
(Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/3): Minimum Day - 12:40 PM Dismissal
Wednesday (6/4):  HMS Spirit Day! πŸ“£
* Minimum Day - 12:40 p.m. dismissal
* Lunch will be provided for all students
Thursday (6/5): Last Day of School! πŸŽ‰ (12:00 PM Dismissal)

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