WELCOME TO MS. BERGE’S CLASS

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 2 Corinthians 4:16

Summer Tutoring

I am available for summer tutoring for grades 4 – 8. I can assist with summer homework, reinforcement of basic reading, writing, and math skills, or enrichment. Please contact me to discuss your child’s needs. The fee is $40.  Thank you!

Upcoming Dates 

Wednesday – Friday, August 5 – 7 – Math Camp for 5th Graders entering 6th Click here for a copy of the registration form:  Summer Math Camp Flyer

Tuesday, August 20 – Used Uniform Sale – 5:30 p.m. & Meet the Teacher Night – 6:30 

Monday, August 26 – First Day of School and Mass at 9 a.m. in the Chapel

Summer Homework & Projects  

Summer Math Homework 6-1

The summer homework for 6-1 math students is required.  I ask that you complete the IXL skills below and work to a Smart Score of at least 90%. Based on what you’ve learned in 5th grade, the skills I would like you to focus on this summer on ixl.com are from Grade 6:

• Number Theory (skills E.3 – E.9)
• Decimals (F skills)
• Add and Subtract Decimals (G skills)
• Multiply and Divide Decimals (H skills)

Summer Math Homework 6-2

The summer homework for 6-2 math students is required.  I ask that you complete the IXL skills below and work to a Smart Score of at least 90%. Based on what you’ve learned in 5th grade, the skills I would like you to focus on this summer on ixl.com are from Grade 6:

• Whole Numbers (skills A.6 – A.7)
• Multiplication (skills B.2 – B.7)
• Division (skills C.2, C.3, C.5)
• Number Theory (skills E.3 – E.11)

Grading Policies

In Religion (6A), Math, and Social Studies (6A/6B), grades are weighted as follows:

• Tests 40%
• Quizzes 30%
• Classwork 15%
• Homework 15%

In Language Arts (6A/6B), grades are weighted as follows:

• Tests 40%
• Quizzes 20%
• Spelling 20%
• Classwork 10%
• Homework 10%

Helpful Links

Religion – Christ Our Life – Link to study guides and chapter review games.

“Books of the Bible” Song

Grammar – Voyages – Link to the textbook’s study guides and skill review.

Grammar – Exercises in English – Link to the workbook’s study guides and skill review.

Social Studies – Ancient World – Link to the practice tests online as well as enrichment activities. Please refer to the textbook for the various content codes.

Math – Progress in Mathematics  – Link to online practice pages and skill review.

In Christ’s love,

Ms. Berge

(610) 253-8442

class6a@stjaneschool.com

*More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/