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Ms. Lounsbury, Language Arts, 6th

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Week of November 17th

Hello,
 
This week students will be focusing on writing informational texts. They will also be reading about the times of the Great Depression. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Request to Keep Classroom Free of ChapStick, Lip Products, and Lotions

Hello,
 
Thank you for your help keeping our classroom safe. Please ensure that no make-up, ChapStick, lip gloss, or lotion is brought into my classroom. These items do not list allergens, and we have had two incidents where lip products caused allergic reactions. For the safety of students and staff with allergies, please do not allow these items in the classroom.
 
Thank you for your cooperation
 
 

Christine Lounsbury

5/6 Teacher

Westgate Community School

K-12 Gifted Education for the Whole Child

Thornton, CO 80241

303-452-0967

Week of November 11th

Hello,
 
This week students will be reading a poem about Paul Revere. They will be identifying different parts of a poem, and using figurative language to answer questions and analyze the poem. 
 
Students will also be completing their biographies. 

Week of November 3rd

Hello,
 
This week in Language Arts we will be learning to read from first person point of view to figure out what is fact and what is a biased opinion. They will also be writing their first draft of their biographies. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of October 27th

Hello,
 
We are working on using realistic fiction to identify literary elements, figurative language, and point of view in writing. 
 
We will begin researching to write biographies. 
 
 

Week of September 29th

Hello,
 
This week, students will be drafting their own informative essays. We have already written our introductions, outlining our entire essay. Students will have a five-paragraph essay by the end of this week. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of September 22nd

Hello,
 
This week we will be discussing different types of text structures. We will be focusing on Cause/Effect and why an author would write a text that uses cause and effect. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of Spetember 8th

Hello,
 
This week students will be focusing on theme/ central idea of a text. Students will also talk about character motives in a story, and how positive and negative endings add to their themes. Then this will incorporate those ideas into writing their own imaginative stories. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of August 18th

Hello,
 
This week we will be working on asking questions about the text we are reading and finding the answers in teh text. We will also be working on monitoring our comprehension. Students will be writing their personal narratives. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of August 11th

Hello!
 
This week students will be working on Central Idea, theme, and beginning to write a personal narrative.   On Thursday and Friday students will be taking their MAPS Screener assessment for the beginning of the year. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Welcome Back! Classroom Allergies

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope everyone had an amazing summer! I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.

I want to share an important policy regarding allergies in our classroom. Several students, including myself, have airborne food allergies. We cannot have any food, drink, or products that contain any type of nuts (peanuts, tree nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, coconuts, cashews, or any other possible nut) or bananas in our room.

Due to the severity of these allergies, please refrain from bringing any lotions, deodorants, or sprays, as they may contain these ingredients and cannot be safely checked. Additionally, please avoid using coconut oil in your child's hair before a school night, as it can trigger an allergic reaction.

In class, only water should be brought as a drink. For lunches, please check all ingredients to ensure they do not contain nuts, coconut, or banana products.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. My goal is to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone throughout the year.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best regards,

Mrs. Lounsbury