Attention Travel Agents!!

We need a name for our Travel Agency! Make a list of brainstormed ideas! Things to think about what coming up with names: our agency is located in Los Angeles, and we plan trips all over Africa!!

Sticky Situation

Sharon and Kelly are sleeping over at their friend Mariah's house. Mariah leaves the room to go talk to her mom. Just then, Sharon spots Mariah's unlocked diary on her desk. She calls Kelly over and says they should quickly read it. Kelly doesn't want to invade her friend's privacy, but she can't help being curious about what the diary says. What should Kelly do?

~ 03/05/2012 Scholastic News

Should Schools Cut Art Classes?

A school district in Los Angeles, California, is considering cutting all art classes from elementary schools. Officials say doing so will save money for schools that are already hurting for money. Also, some people argue that art doesn't need to be taught because it's not part of state testing. (like our MSP) Opponents say that art classes are important because they allow kids to express their creativity. They also say art can help reduce stress. What do you think?

Women Of Power

Read this article in your Scholastic Newspaper. In addition to politics, what other professions are dominated by men? How might it be possible for more women to enter those fields?
~ Scholastic News 03/05/2012 edition

Half Way Mark

We reached the half way mark for this school year, a couple of weeks ago. What has been the best thing about sixth grade so far? Are you happy with your progress and grades this year? If so, why? If not, what are you going to do to change it? Have you met any of the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year?

What do you still hope happens this year? What are you still looking forward to?

Sticky Situation

Miguel and Jim love to play online video games after school. They sometimes play against their classmate Andy, who always gets higher scores than they do. One day, Jim finds out the password to Andy's account and starts to delete all of Andy's records. Miguel is tired of losing to Andy too, but he doesn't like what Jim is doing. What should Miguel do?

The Immigration Debate

Read this article in your Scholastic Newspaper. Identify the problem presented in the article. Although this problem has no simple solution, write four of the proposed solutions you read about in the article. Finally, record your own ideas for a possible solution.

~Scholastic News 02/27/12 edition