GRADE 6 - Sustainable Community Project

6th grade students will be creating Sustainable Communities.

They will explore what it means to be part of a community, 

what our  "Needs and Wants" are in a community

and how to create a sustainable community. 

GRADE 6 - Wellness Project

Students will be tracking their 

DIET, SLEEP and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

in their blue journals for the next few weeks.

Grade 6 - All About Me

This weeks Health topics are 

Self Esteem -  Self Image -  Character Traits

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GRADE 6 - Friendship

Students will be learning about relationships 

Our focus in 6th grade will be on  

FRIENDSHIP

YOGA

We have started yoga as our instant activity.   

We will learn some very basic moves and practice mindfulness.   

Students are not required to bring in a yoga mat but some students like to have their own mat.   

BULLYING

The 6th grade students are learning all about Bullying. They are exploring the following:

What is bullying?

What are the roles in a bullying situation?

Why do people bully?

How does bullying feel?

What is the anti-bullying law all about?

What can you do about bullying?

                               

Students will be making PSA's (public service announcements) in computer class all about bullying. 

Students will be watching videos and doing activities form the Pacer Foundation.

Click below to view the websites and videos that are viewed in class. 

PACER FOUNDATION

The Bullying Experiment

Grade 6 Communication Unit

 

The ABC's of Communication

• Always Speak Clearly
• Be a Good Listener
• Check it Ot

WELCOME BACK

 I am looking forward to a wonderful school year. 

6th Grade students should 

start looking for an old  folder and a notebook to use for journaling

We like to recycle old folders.

Don't forget that we will be engaging in a brain break/ instant activity at the start of each class so please dress appropriately. 

Put those flip flops away and find your sneakers. 

SEE YOU SOON!!

Class Expectations 2025-26

 HEALTH and WELLNESS EDUCATION

Class Expectations and Grading Policy

Class Expectations

R- Respect for all members of the class at all times

E- Effort is to be shown in every class and in all work

S-Speaking is welcome –one person at a time

P-Participation and preparation

E-Educate yourself in the area of Health

C-Civility and cooperation

T-Time- be on time and utilize your time wisely

. 

GRADING POLICY

Class Participation – Students will be expected to participate in class activities and discussions. Please dress appropriately if you are in person. Sneakers and comfortable clothing. We will be going outside. Class participation also includes actively listening to others as well as expressing one's own ideas.  The right to “pass” or not participate in a particular activity will be respected.

Folders and Journals- Students are asked to bring in a 2 pocket folder, a small notebook, and a pen or pencil to class.  Students will be expected to maintain both a tangible folder and digital Health folder on google drive. If the student is absent or misses a class it is the students responsibility to complete any missed work.  It is the students responsibility to check their google classroom. 

Assessments- Students will be assessed through a variety of styles which may include: individual projects,

group projects, presentations, current events, quizzes, writing assessments, etc., Rubrics will be handed

out.

                                              

SOS- 6th grade

 The SOS - Signs of Suicide Program will be presented next week during 

the 6th grade Health classes

 

Please visit this site to learn more about the program or reach out to tbuonacore@littletonps.org.

SOS program

GRADE 6 - Nutrition unit

6th grade is currently exploring a unit on NUTRITION

Outdoor Fun - Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt

 

GRADE 6 - WHAT IS HEALTH?

6th grade students will be exploring the 

3 dimensions of health and wellness this week

PHYSICAL, MENTAL/EMOTIONAL ,  SOCIAL

Social Health

 Students are wrapping up their unit on Social Health this week.

TERM 3 HEALTH LETTER

 March 18, 2021

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Health Education is an integral part of the educational experience here at Littleton Middle School.  The course provides cognitive information and behavioral skills necessary for students to deal with various life situations, choices and consequences. During term 3 students will learn information about the physical, emotional, and social changes all young people experience while developing during puberty.   All lessons will be co-ed and taught during the students regularly scheduled health class.  Information will be presented in a balanced, age appropriate, factual way respecting each student.    The following topics will be addressed during term 3. 

Grade 6 students will be presented with a lesson on Maturation/Puberty.  Students will receive the booklet  Who Knew? The Growing Up Issue .  This booklet  addresses the physical, emotional and social changes that take place during puberty.

Grade 7 students will review what happens during puberty while focusing on the The Endocrine System and learning about the male and female reproductive systems.  

Grade 8 students will learn about HIV/AIDS during the disease unit and then later in the term will have a lesson about  Relationships.  Abstinence will continuously be stressed. 

                  

Please continue to check the weekend update to learn when exactly these lessons will be presented.   You are also encouraged to check this website for updates.  

Under the Massachusetts law and School Committee policy, you may exempt your child from any portion of the human sexuality unit of the curriculum. No student who is exempt from this portion of the curriculum will be penalized.  Please email me at tbuonacore@littletonps.org if you would like to excuse your child from any portion of the curriculum. 

I look forward to working with you to ensure that your child has a positive Health Education experience.  

Sincerely,

Tricia A. Buonacore

Tricia A. Buonacore                                                                                                                                          Health Educator                                                                                                                                                Littleton Middle School

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE - 2020/2021

Community Service Update

I do not want any students to feel stressed about their Community Service.   Students will not be asked to complete Community Service during the 2020-2021 school year.  These are unprecedented times and we all have to be flexible.   
Stay safe everyone!

🌼Mrs. Buonacore

Class Expectations and Grading Policy 2020

HEALTH and WELLNESS EDUCATION

Class Expectations and Grading Policy

Class Expectations

R- Respect for all members of the class at all times

E- Effort is to be shown in every class and in all work

S-Speaking is welcome –one person at a time

P-Participation and preparation

E-Educate yourself in the area of Health

C-Civility and cooperation

T-Time- be on time and utilize your time wisely

Grading Policy

Class Participation – Students will be expected to participate in class activities and discussions. Please dress appropriately if you are in person. Sneakers and comfortable clothing. We will be going outside. Class participation also includes actively listening to others as well as expressing one's own ideas.  The right to “pass” or not participate in a particular activity will be respected.

Folders and Journals- Students are asked to bring in a 2 pocket folder, a small notebook, and a pen or pencil to class.  Students will be expected to maintain both a tangible folder and digital Health folder on google drive. If the student is absent or misses a class it is the students responsibility to complete any missed work.  It is the students responsibility to check their google classroom. 

Assessments- Students will be assessed through a variety of styles which may include: individual projects,

group projects, presentations, current events, quizzes, writing assessments, etc., Rubrics will be handed

out.

Class Rules 
                                              

WELCOME BACK

I am looking forward to a wonderful

 2020-2021 school year. 

It will be different for sure but it will all be fine!

Start looking for an old  folder to use for 
Health/Wellness Class.
We like to recycle old folders.

Don't forget that we will be going outside for at least 20 minutes each class to engage in a wellness warm up activity. 

So put those flip flops away and find your sneakers. 

SEE YOU SOON!!

HEALTH HAPPENINGS

I just wanted to reach out and let everyone know that I posted some Optional Enrichment Activities on Google Classroom.   I hope everyone is doing well, exercising, eating healthy, staying positive and getting some fresh air.

I created a fun Tic Tac Toe board on google classroom  so you can share what you are doing.  

You can post pictures or just write what you are doing.

For example:

Communicate                           Games with Family                               Mindfulness in the woods.  

I would love to hear from you all.   I miss you all!

💜Mrs. Buonacore

GRADE 6 - GROUP WORK

To prepare students for the Enterprising People Project, students will learn the following in Health Class. 

• Guidelines for Group Work
• The ABC's of Communication
• Always Speak Clearly
• Be a Good Listener
• Check it Out
• Decision Making Skills 
• Clarify
• Consider
• Choose

When working in a group students need to be organized. They will need to practice good communication skills and they will need decision making skills in order to make progress.