Today in math we practiced the concepts from 6.3. Students ordered positive and negative fractions on number lines, graphed the fraction and its opposite, compared positive and negative fractions, and ordered them from least to greatest.
Quiz next Tuesday on 6.1-6.3
We will review all of these concepts on Monday! :)
Homework: 6.3 # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26
Friday, February 28, 2014
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we worked with more inequalities. Ask your child about the rule for multiplying and dividing by a negative when solving. The homework is page 143-144 problems 1-3 all, 10-24 even, 25-39 odd. we will have a quiz on chapter 4 on Wednesday.
Social Studies
CNN Student NEWS
Started Aztec paragraph research (Working on Monday).
We will work on Crossing the Wire projects Monday and Wednesday next week - so bring your supplies!!
No homework
Started Aztec paragraph research (Working on Monday).
We will work on Crossing the Wire projects Monday and Wednesday next week - so bring your supplies!!
No homework
Parent Teacher Conferences
-Monday March 3, 3:30-8:30 is one night of parent teacher conferences. This night is open for any parents to talk with teachers about the progress of their child. Please note because we are trying something new this year, we are planning another night of parent/teacher interaction with an open house of learning called the Learning Showcase, APRIL 30, 3:30-7:30.
Our vision is if you have concerns, issues, or questions about your child's progress or another issue, please visit the teacher that you need to meet with on Monday March 3.
On the other hand if you are a parent that is happy with your child's progress and want to be supportive of their educational process, please attend the Learning Showcase on April 30. It will be an exciting night for students to share their learning with the community. Teachers will be present to discuss anything on your mind at that time as well.
Our vision is if you have concerns, issues, or questions about your child's progress or another issue, please visit the teacher that you need to meet with on Monday March 3.
On the other hand if you are a parent that is happy with your child's progress and want to be supportive of their educational process, please attend the Learning Showcase on April 30. It will be an exciting night for students to share their learning with the community. Teachers will be present to discuss anything on your mind at that time as well.
English - Hickok/Houser
Today, the students will be...
-turning in their final "Big Question" project!
-enjoying a real aloud of Tangerine
-returning/checking out books at the library
-turning in their final "Big Question" project!
-enjoying a real aloud of Tangerine
-returning/checking out books at the library
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Dry Ice Explorations (create your own investigation)
- JUST TRY ITS (2 of them) DUE MONDAY!!!!
- Dry Ice Explorations (create your own investigation)
- JUST TRY ITS (2 of them) DUE MONDAY!!!!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on ordering fractions, decimals and integers on a number line. Students began to work through an activity packet.
Chambers: we are behind :) but we will finish up the activity tomorrow. No homework....extra tomorrow :)
Luhmann: Mr. Luhmann had a sub today and so students are trying to finish up the activity packet but understanding that there may be questions because Mr. Luhmann wasn't there. If you get stuck, write down your questions so you can ask Mr. Luhmann tomorrow. Homework: Try the packet. If you get stuck, write down what your questions are.
Chambers: we are behind :) but we will finish up the activity tomorrow. No homework....extra tomorrow :)
Luhmann: Mr. Luhmann had a sub today and so students are trying to finish up the activity packet but understanding that there may be questions because Mr. Luhmann wasn't there. If you get stuck, write down your questions so you can ask Mr. Luhmann tomorrow. Homework: Try the packet. If you get stuck, write down what your questions are.
A note about conferences....
Most students are having a discussion in 1st hour as well, but here is some information from the office (also posted on the website) in regards to this round of conferences.....
Parent Teacher Conferences
This spring we are going to run conferences a little different. We will be offering a traditional conference on Monday, March 3 from 3:30 - 8:30.
We encourage you to attend if you have concerns you would like to
address with your student's teachers. We do not want to discourage
anyone from attending, but would like to maximize the time our teachers
have this night to talk with parents and students who are having some
struggles in school.
If you do not have concerns but would simply like to check in, instead please consider sending an email now to your student's teachers and plan to attend our Learning Showcase on April 30 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. Our Learning Showcase is an opportunity for your students to show off what they have been working on this year and a great way for you to show support for your kids and HMS. We would love to see everyone there!
If you have specific questions about your student, or would like further information, please contact the office.
If you do not have concerns but would simply like to check in, instead please consider sending an email now to your student's teachers and plan to attend our Learning Showcase on April 30 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. Our Learning Showcase is an opportunity for your students to show off what they have been working on this year and a great way for you to show support for your kids and HMS. We would love to see everyone there!
If you have specific questions about your student, or would like further information, please contact the office.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we went over the QUALITY expectations for the "Book of Why?" pages. Then, students had most of the hour to work on their pages. Pages will be due on Friday at the end of the hour.... students will probably not have a lot of time to work tomorrow, but a little time Friday.
Science- Lillmars 2/26
Today in Science, the students...
1) finished their writing/showing journal from yesterday
2) started working with dry ice while comparing it to water ice
HW: Just Try It experiments are DUE Friday!
1) finished their writing/showing journal from yesterday
2) started working with dry ice while comparing it to water ice
HW: Just Try It experiments are DUE Friday!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we practiced ordering and comparing integers. Students got a sheet for homework. They need to complete page 258 - 259 problems 1-3, 4-20 EVEN, 21-26 ALL, 28
WE WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON MONDAY ON INTEGERS!!
WE WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON MONDAY ON INTEGERS!!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we continued our talk about solving inequalities. The homework is to finish problem 20 -28 and to do the practice quiz for 4.1 and 4.2. This will be due on Thursday. We will have our assessment on chapter 4 on Tuesday of next week.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 6 in our read aloud
*continued to work on our "Why?" book pages.... these pages will likely be due on Thursday!
Remember, super high quality in neatness & information!! :)
*read Ch. 6 in our read aloud
*continued to work on our "Why?" book pages.... these pages will likely be due on Thursday!
Remember, super high quality in neatness & information!! :)
Social Studies
Trying something new - thought you might like to see the weekly schedule (I will still blog each day because we don't always get as far as I plan).
Tuesday:
Aztecs- peer edit essays from Friday and turn in when done (Due Thurs.)
- Aztec game or trial (depended on class today)
No homework - unless essay is not turned in.
Wednesday:
Aztec magazine -read and fill in hand out.
No homework - unless essay is not turned in.
Thursday:
Aztec Research and paragraph essay writing.
No homework
Friday:
CNN Student News
Work on paragraph (due at the end of class or Monday)
Work on Crossing the Wire project (all students received a calendar this week with due dates -final due March 28- and information about the projects - ask your child about it).
No homework - unless you did not turn in your paragraph about the Aztecs we worked on Thursday and Friday.
Tuesday:
Aztecs- peer edit essays from Friday and turn in when done (Due Thurs.)
- Aztec game or trial (depended on class today)
No homework - unless essay is not turned in.
Wednesday:
Aztec magazine -read and fill in hand out.
No homework - unless essay is not turned in.
Thursday:
Aztec Research and paragraph essay writing.
No homework
Friday:
CNN Student News
Work on paragraph (due at the end of class or Monday)
Work on Crossing the Wire project (all students received a calendar this week with due dates -final due March 28- and information about the projects - ask your child about it).
No homework - unless you did not turn in your paragraph about the Aztecs we worked on Thursday and Friday.
English- Hickok and Houser
The kids had today to finish up their "Big Question" page that will go in a classroom book. If they are not done with it, please make sure it gets done at home or at HAWKS.
HW- Researched Big Question page
Science- Lillmars 2/25
Today in Science, the students...
1) read their "notes from ET" to their table mates. Did they stump them? You will have to ask!
2) completed a mass, volume, density journal
No homework for tonight specifically, but remember "Just Try It" investigations are DUE Friday!
1) read their "notes from ET" to their table mates. Did they stump them? You will have to ask!
2) completed a mass, volume, density journal
No homework for tonight specifically, but remember "Just Try It" investigations are DUE Friday!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Matter Response Questions - hand in
-Taboo
- Notes from the Extra Terrestrial
Just Try Its (2 of them!) Due on Friday!!!
- Matter Response Questions - hand in
-Taboo
- Notes from the Extra Terrestrial
Just Try Its (2 of them!) Due on Friday!!!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on practice problems from lesson 6.1: Integers. Students practiced identifying situations that would show positive or negative integers. Students also graphed integers and their opposites. Homework: Practice Problems from 6.1 Pg. 252-253 #1-3, 9-23 odd, 24-29 all and 32. If students did not finish in class they can either pick up a paper copy of the problems or go online to bigideasmath.com. Click on the students tab, then on the green button on the Home side. From there students can select Chapter 6 and then scroll down to page 252.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 5 in our read aloud book
*finished up research
*worked on designing our page layout
No HW!
*read Ch. 5 in our read aloud book
*finished up research
*worked on designing our page layout
No HW!
Social Studies
Monday
Today we:
-Watched the "Fall of the Aztec Empire" 20 min. video
-Learned about the Aztec Calendar
-Read "Crossing the Wire" and went over due dates (all students received a calendar to help them remember due dates). Final Project to March 28.
No homework
Today we:
-Watched the "Fall of the Aztec Empire" 20 min. video
-Learned about the Aztec Calendar
-Read "Crossing the Wire" and went over due dates (all students received a calendar to help them remember due dates). Final Project to March 28.
No homework
MATH - 7 Luhmann
Today in math we continued to work with inequalities. The students need to look for real world example of inequalities and bring them in. They could be on a box, in directions for something, or something you found online.
Today we began solving one-step inequalities and making graph to show the solutions set. The homework is page 134 problems 1-19 odd.
Click here for a quick look at crazy hair/hat day at school.
Today we began solving one-step inequalities and making graph to show the solutions set. The homework is page 134 problems 1-19 odd.
Click here for a quick look at crazy hair/hat day at school.
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! Today in English, the students will be enjoying a read aloud of Tangerine. They will then be working on their research in the computer lab and their final product of their "Big Questions" project.
Science- Lillmars 2/24
Today in Science, the students...
1) took matter quiz #1
2) played taboo to practice using physical properties to describe objects
3) began "Notes from an ET"
HW: Just Try It experiments are DUE Friday
1) took matter quiz #1
2) played taboo to practice using physical properties to describe objects
3) began "Notes from an ET"
HW: Just Try It experiments are DUE Friday
Friday, February 21, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we introduced Chapter 6 using an activity on integers. Students compared thermometers to number lines to learn about positive and negative integers. Homework: finish the activity packet. Monday we continue with 6.1. Enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*listened to Chapter 3 & 4 in Double Identity
*continued to work on research & started to design a layout for our big book of "Why?" questions
No HW - Enjoy family, the snow, & reading a good book!! :)
*listened to Chapter 3 & 4 in Double Identity
*continued to work on research & started to design a layout for our big book of "Why?" questions
No HW - Enjoy family, the snow, & reading a good book!! :)
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be...
-participating in a read aloud of Tangerine
-continuing their research for their "Big Questions"
Homework: Finish any research that you may need for thoroughly answering your "Big Question" so that we can begin working on our pages on Monday.
-participating in a read aloud of Tangerine
-continuing their research for their "Big Questions"
Homework: Finish any research that you may need for thoroughly answering your "Big Question" so that we can begin working on our pages on Monday.
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- We did a journal to test our ability to find mass, volume and density
- We did a four square review - QUIZ MONDAY!
- We worked on Matter Response Questions. Due MONDAY!
- We did a journal to test our ability to find mass, volume and density
- We did a four square review - QUIZ MONDAY!
- We worked on Matter Response Questions. Due MONDAY!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we took a quiz over 5.5 and 5.6. Students worked on concepts with fractions and percents, percent of a number, find the "whole" given the percent, and story problems. No homework :)
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*went to library for check out
*read Ch. 2 in our read aloud book: Double Identity
*continued research on our "Why?" question
Ask your child about what their question is that they wondered & selected for researching!
No HW
*went to library for check out
*read Ch. 2 in our read aloud book: Double Identity
*continued research on our "Why?" question
Ask your child about what their question is that they wondered & selected for researching!
No HW
Social Studies
Thursday:
Today we...
-Listened to "Crossing the Wire"
-Learned about Aztec social classes by reading and designing Aztec clothing or house - student choice.
No homework
FYI: My daughter has been ill this week and if she is still sick tomorrow it is my turn to stay home:(
FYI2: I have been grading essays from Mexico test this week, should be able to finish them this weekend so I can enter into Powerschool next week.
So here is the blog for Friday just in case:
-Watch CNN Student News
-Work on Essay power paragraph writing (SEE Below, Due TUES.)
Today we...
-Listened to "Crossing the Wire"
-Learned about Aztec social classes by reading and designing Aztec clothing or house - student choice.
No homework
FYI: My daughter has been ill this week and if she is still sick tomorrow it is my turn to stay home:(
FYI2: I have been grading essays from Mexico test this week, should be able to finish them this weekend so I can enter into Powerschool next week.
So here is the blog for Friday just in case:
-Watch CNN Student News
-Work on Essay power paragraph writing (SEE Below, Due TUES.)
Aztec Social Classes Writing Essay
Directions: After reading and designing clothing or housing for the Aztecs you must do the following power paragraph essay. Remember Topic Sentence, 3 Details Sentences, Closing Sentence. The question should be incorporated into your topic sentence.
If you chose Housing Reading and Design, please answer this question:
Compare Aztec upper and lower class housing to the housing we have in the US? Do we have different housing based on social classes - explain.
If you chose the Clothing Reading and Design, please answer this question:
How does the Aztec government use clothing to control people? Compare that to the US, does the US government have laws about what people can wear?
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will continue working on their "Big Questions" research in the computer lab. Towards the end of the hour, we will be going to the library to return/check out new books.
No homework. :)
No homework. :)
Science- Lillmars 2/20
Today in Science, the students...
1) went over the density simulation from yesterday
2) worked on completing density stations
No homework, but keep working on the "Just Try It" investigations (due Feb 28) and reviewing for Monday's quiz!
1) went over the density simulation from yesterday
2) worked on completing density stations
No homework, but keep working on the "Just Try It" investigations (due Feb 28) and reviewing for Monday's quiz!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Bill Nye Phases of Matter
- Notes and Writing assignment
How about completing a "Just Try It" tonight? Two are due next Friday!
- Bill Nye Phases of Matter
- Notes and Writing assignment
How about completing a "Just Try It" tonight? Two are due next Friday!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow over 5.5 and 5.6. Students were given time to review the skills for the quiz and ask any last minute questions. Homework: Finish up the practice quiz to review for the quiz tomorrow.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we corrected the review for our quiz tomorrow and wrote down usernames and passwords for bigideasmath.com. We also looked ahead at what chapter will have. The homework is to study for the quiz on chapter 3.
English - Hickok/Houser
On today's English schedule...
1. Read aloud of Tangerine
2. "Big Questions" research in the computer lab
No homework.
Social Studies
Weds:
Today we...
-Made an Aztec Eras Timeline
-Drew a picture of the "Aztec Worldview" - ask your child about it
-Listened to Crossing the Wire
LEPO: NO homework - when we are done reading the book "Crossing the Wire" I will need project papers signed (Projects will be due in March - we will come up with a due date when we finish the book).
Today we...
-Made an Aztec Eras Timeline
-Drew a picture of the "Aztec Worldview" - ask your child about it
-Listened to Crossing the Wire
LEPO: NO homework - when we are done reading the book "Crossing the Wire" I will need project papers signed (Projects will be due in March - we will come up with a due date when we finish the book).
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Finish Density simulation
- Density stations
Keep working on Just Try It - due Next Friday.
- Finish Density simulation
- Density stations
Keep working on Just Try It - due Next Friday.
Science- Lillmars 2/19
Today in Science, the students...
1) recorded their best answer to a coke float "hmmm" in their journals
2) tried out a density simulation online
No homework, but students should be reviewing for our first matter quiz, which will be next week Monday.
Also, "Just Try It" at home investigations are DUE Feb 28.
1) recorded their best answer to a coke float "hmmm" in their journals
2) tried out a density simulation online
No homework, but students should be reviewing for our first matter quiz, which will be next week Monday.
Also, "Just Try It" at home investigations are DUE Feb 28.
Monday, February 17, 2014
MATH 6 - Chambers/Luhmann
Today we corrected homework from Friday and began to work on our homework. The homework is page 229 - 231. We will have time to work on this in class tomorrow. We have a quiz on ratios and percents on Wednesday.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we went over some of our word problems from last week and had a chance to work on some of the logic puzzles. The homework is to complete the practice quiz. The quiz on chapter 3 is on Wednesday.
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! Today we will be introducing our new "Big Questions" unit.
Homework: Think of three "Big Questions" that you have and bring them with you to class tomorrow.
Social Studies
Monday
Watched a fun President's Day song video.
Watched a 20 min. Aztec Intro Video and started filling in organizer.
Listened to "Crossing the Wire" (Project decision needs to be made this week).
NO homework
Watched a fun President's Day song video.
Watched a 20 min. Aztec Intro Video and started filling in organizer.
Listened to "Crossing the Wire" (Project decision needs to be made this week).
NO homework
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Diet Coke float - Just Try it Example
- Online Density Lab
Start working on Just Try It investigations. Two are due next Friday!
- Diet Coke float - Just Try it Example
- Online Density Lab
Start working on Just Try It investigations. Two are due next Friday!
Friday, February 14, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Math: today was a catch up day after a long week of having subs due to illness and meetings.
Luhmann: Today in math students reviewed how to find a percent of a number and find the "whole" given the percent. Students had time to work on the worksheets that were given out yesterday in class. Homework: Finish up any of the 3 worksheets over the weekend that are not finished.
Chambers: today in math we reviewed how to find a percent of a number as well as find the "whole" given the percent. We graded one of the three worksheets that was due today. The other two should be finished up over the weekend. Homework: finish up the 2 worksheets for Monday
Luhmann: Today in math students reviewed how to find a percent of a number and find the "whole" given the percent. Students had time to work on the worksheets that were given out yesterday in class. Homework: Finish up any of the 3 worksheets over the weekend that are not finished.
Chambers: today in math we reviewed how to find a percent of a number as well as find the "whole" given the percent. We graded one of the three worksheets that was due today. The other two should be finished up over the weekend. Homework: finish up the 2 worksheets for Monday
Learning in Dobb's 2/14
Today in ELA:
Students turned in their genetics research papers and performed the play, "Novio Boy." After, we discussed themes of the story. They should be quite proud of their reading accuracy, rate and expression! :)
Today in Math:
We corrected homework.
We finished flaky fractions.
Earlier finishers did measurements and folding for a V-Day card.
Today in Guided Studies:
Students read an article on snack foods/drinks in schools and discussed whether or not they agree with banning certain foods and drinks from school.
Students also read a short story to practice identifying problems and possible solutions to guide their reading comprehension.
HW: productivity checklist
Have a great weekend!
Students turned in their genetics research papers and performed the play, "Novio Boy." After, we discussed themes of the story. They should be quite proud of their reading accuracy, rate and expression! :)
Today in Math:
We corrected homework.
We finished flaky fractions.
Earlier finishers did measurements and folding for a V-Day card.
Today in Guided Studies:
Students read an article on snack foods/drinks in schools and discussed whether or not they agree with banning certain foods and drinks from school.
Students also read a short story to practice identifying problems and possible solutions to guide their reading comprehension.
HW: productivity checklist
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*continued to work on our On Demand Essay from yesterday
*started to reflect on the difference between our 1st On Demand (from Dec., before the essay unit) and our current On Demand (from after the unit).... we are seeing a lot of learning!! :)
No HW! Enjoy the weekend! Get outside and play & spend time with family!!
*continued to work on our On Demand Essay from yesterday
*started to reflect on the difference between our 1st On Demand (from Dec., before the essay unit) and our current On Demand (from after the unit).... we are seeing a lot of learning!! :)
No HW! Enjoy the weekend! Get outside and play & spend time with family!!
Social Studies
Friday
MEXICO TEST:)
CNN Student News
Crossing the Wire Read Aloud
NO HOMEWORK
Happy Valentine's Day (tell your parents the history of VDAY if you read the handout)
MEXICO TEST:)
CNN Student News
Crossing the Wire Read Aloud
NO HOMEWORK
Happy Valentine's Day (tell your parents the history of VDAY if you read the handout)
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we went over the homework from Thursday and discussed the 8 math properties. We will have a questessment point on Wednesday next week.
We tried some logic puzzles today. These were challenging for the kids and great for a brain workout. Ask your child about these and maybe do a few together.
We tried some logic puzzles today. These were challenging for the kids and great for a brain workout. Ask your child about these and maybe do a few together.
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Friday! Today in English, we will be doing a read aloud of Tangerine, playing Direction Cards, and we will be having an introduction of our next project, the Big Book of Why.
No homework. :)
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Explained "Just Try It" Maybe try to complete one over the weekend. Both are due February 28.
- Tried a guessing game for elements and compounds.
- Edible elements activity.
Work on "just try it" this weekend.
- Explained "Just Try It" Maybe try to complete one over the weekend. Both are due February 28.
- Tried a guessing game for elements and compounds.
- Edible elements activity.
Work on "just try it" this weekend.
Science- Lillmars 2/14
Today in Science, the students learned about elements, compounds, and mixtures with a guessing game and some edible models.
Homework-- do you have time this weekend to complete a "Just Try It"? Two investigations are due Feb 28.
Homework-- do you have time this weekend to complete a "Just Try It"? Two investigations are due Feb 28.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will be listening to a read aloud of Tangerine, and then they will be working on their On Demand Writing reflections. Towards the end of the hour, we will be heading down to the library to return/check out books.
No homework for today!
No homework for today!
Learning in Dobb's 2/13
Learning in Dobb's 2/13
Today in ELA:
Students turned in and checked in the homework assignments from yesterday: Chp. 21 from There's a Boy, the Conclusion of their Genetic Essay Outline and any other parts of the Essay Outline they were late on. 50% of the students took care of their responsibilities. Check PowerSchool to see if one of those students is yours/is you! :)
Students selected parts from the play "Novio Boy" and practiced reading aloud with correct decoding, rate and phrasing. They will perform the play tomorrow and respond to questions about the play.
HW: Practice Parts and make up late work
Today in Math:
Students are doing a session of Xtra Math and Delta Math Practice Problems, in addition to finishing their Flaky Fraction.
HW: x Fractions worksheet
Today in Guided Studies:
It's Think Tank Thursday! Students will be determining, discussing and doing the task they need the most improvement on: Some of the possibilities are: test prep, test taking, homework completion, organization and on-task strategizing.
HW: Productivity Checklist - parents please sign ONLY if your child has performed the tasks and sign with a distinctive signature. Thanks!
Today in ELA:
Students turned in and checked in the homework assignments from yesterday: Chp. 21 from There's a Boy, the Conclusion of their Genetic Essay Outline and any other parts of the Essay Outline they were late on. 50% of the students took care of their responsibilities. Check PowerSchool to see if one of those students is yours/is you! :)
Students selected parts from the play "Novio Boy" and practiced reading aloud with correct decoding, rate and phrasing. They will perform the play tomorrow and respond to questions about the play.
HW: Practice Parts and make up late work
Today in Math:
Students are doing a session of Xtra Math and Delta Math Practice Problems, in addition to finishing their Flaky Fraction.
HW: x Fractions worksheet
Today in Guided Studies:
It's Think Tank Thursday! Students will be determining, discussing and doing the task they need the most improvement on: Some of the possibilities are: test prep, test taking, homework completion, organization and on-task strategizing.
HW: Productivity Checklist - parents please sign ONLY if your child has performed the tasks and sign with a distinctive signature. Thanks!
Social Studies
Thursday
-Went over test review
-Listened to Crossing the Wire (CTW)
-Discussed projects for CTW
-Read about children of the border - ask your child about their stories
HW: STUDY for Mexico test
-Went over test review
-Listened to Crossing the Wire (CTW)
-Discussed projects for CTW
-Read about children of the border - ask your child about their stories
HW: STUDY for Mexico test
MATH 6 - Chambers/Luhmann
Today the kids corrected the homework from yesterday and began some review of percents and ratios. They got 5.5 and 5.6 puzzle time and another worksheet. These two assignments are due on Monday, and they will be doing additional things tomorrow.
Here is a video to review how to do percent and ratio problems.
Percents and Ratios Video
Here is a video to review how to do percent and ratio problems.
Percents and Ratios Video
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today the students presented more word problems. They watched a video about factoring a coefficient out of an expression and got a short assignment. The short assignment is homework.
Factoring Video
Factoring Video
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Lab Bloopers
- Finish Atoms and Molecules reading
- Explain Just Try it - research ideas
- Lab Bloopers
- Finish Atoms and Molecules reading
- Explain Just Try it - research ideas
Science- Lillmars 2/13
Today in Science, the students...
1) heard about our at home experiment assignment, called "Just Try It". Students were given information and a deadline of February 28. Please ask your child to see the information!
2) Searched the internet a bit for "cool" experiments they would like to try at home for the assignment (with parent permission of course)!
3) spotted bloopers from the stations lab in a performance by the teacher :)
No homework
1) heard about our at home experiment assignment, called "Just Try It". Students were given information and a deadline of February 28. Please ask your child to see the information!
2) Searched the internet a bit for "cool" experiments they would like to try at home for the assignment (with parent permission of course)!
3) spotted bloopers from the stations lab in a performance by the teacher :)
No homework
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we corrected our homework from last night which covered finding a percent of a number.
Luhmann: Mr. Luhmann was sick today so his class worked on the back side of the worksheet which involved finding the "whole" if given a percent and the part. Because there was a sub, do the best you can and come tomorrow with questions if you get stuck. Homework: Finish the back side of the worksheet.
Chambers: We corrected both sides of the worksheet that was homework and reviewed how you find percent of a number as well as finding the "whole" if given a percent. Because we are a little ahead, there is no homework tonight.
Luhmann: Mr. Luhmann was sick today so his class worked on the back side of the worksheet which involved finding the "whole" if given a percent and the part. Because there was a sub, do the best you can and come tomorrow with questions if you get stuck. Homework: Finish the back side of the worksheet.
Chambers: We corrected both sides of the worksheet that was homework and reviewed how you find percent of a number as well as finding the "whole" if given a percent. Because we are a little ahead, there is no homework tonight.
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will be taking the SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) test today during English.
No homework.
No homework.
Social Studies
Weds:
Today we worked on reading articles and finding the W's (who, what, when, where, why).
We also went over the test review and looked at pollution pictures of Mexico City.
We finished class listening to Crossing the Wire and talking about projects.
HW: STUDY for test FRIDAY
Today we worked on reading articles and finding the W's (who, what, when, where, why).
We also went over the test review and looked at pollution pictures of Mexico City.
We finished class listening to Crossing the Wire and talking about projects.
HW: STUDY for test FRIDAY
Science- Lillmars 2/12
Today in Science, the students...
1) watched a video about the properties of matter
2) continued the reading and notes we started yesterday
No homework!
1) watched a video about the properties of matter
2) continued the reading and notes we started yesterday
No homework!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we reviewed how to find a percent of a number using mental math. Students created tables to display 1%, 5%, 10%, 50%, and 100% and built up to the percent they needed to find. Students are getting pretty good at it! =)
Luhmann Homework: Finish the 5.6 Practice Sheet in the activity packet and finish the front side of the Practice Problems worksheet.
Chambers: Finish both sides of the Practice Problems worksheet
Luhmann Homework: Finish the 5.6 Practice Sheet in the activity packet and finish the front side of the Practice Problems worksheet.
Chambers: Finish both sides of the Practice Problems worksheet
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will be working on their On Demand Writing Sample #2 today during English. They will be given the hour to demonstrate their ability to write an essay on a topic of their choice.
No homework. :)
No homework. :)
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*took a quiz over the main essay concepts
*put finishing touches on our essays and printed them out
HW: If you did not finish the essay for some reason today, please do everything you can to hand it in tomorrow!!!
FYI: SRI tomorrow.... get ready to show off your reading abilities!!!
*took a quiz over the main essay concepts
*put finishing touches on our essays and printed them out
HW: If you did not finish the essay for some reason today, please do everything you can to hand it in tomorrow!!!
FYI: SRI tomorrow.... get ready to show off your reading abilities!!!
Social Studies 2/11/14 Atlas Activity
http://www.english-online.at/geography/world-population/urban-areas.htm
http://earthpulse.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/earthpulse-map
If you finish early and want to look at some neat photos and maps check this out:
http://earthpulse.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/index.html
http://earthpulse.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/earthpulse-map
If you finish early and want to look at some neat photos and maps check this out:
http://earthpulse.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/index.html
Social Studies 2/11
Today in class we worked on an Atlas Activity
We also listened to Crossing the Wire.
HW: STUDY FOR MEXICO TEST (THURSDAY OR FRIDAY)
We also listened to Crossing the Wire.
HW: STUDY FOR MEXICO TEST (THURSDAY OR FRIDAY)
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- We started with a journal about physical properties of matter
- Next we finished our mass and volume lab
- Finally, we checked out some of the Oobleck critters
No Homework today.
- We started with a journal about physical properties of matter
- Next we finished our mass and volume lab
- Finally, we checked out some of the Oobleck critters
No Homework today.
Science- Lillmars 2/11
Today in Science, the students...
1) created "marshmallow molecules"
2) began reading an article about atoms and molecules
No homework!
1) created "marshmallow molecules"
2) began reading an article about atoms and molecules
No homework!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we checked over our practice problems from 5.5 on percents. With the remaining time we began 5.6 which discusses finding a percent of a number.
Students all worked on how to find common percents of a number such as 10% or 1%.
Homework: work on the assigned percent problems from the activity packet (depending on the hour you have math, the problems may have been slightly due to the time given for work).
Students all worked on how to find common percents of a number such as 10% or 1%.
Homework: work on the assigned percent problems from the activity packet (depending on the hour you have math, the problems may have been slightly due to the time given for work).
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*went over the quiz review sheet
*had about 20 min. to finish up peer editing and begin working on printing
HW: Please review for the quiz!!! Quiz is tomorrow!
Also, if you are behind on your essay (in other words if you are not ready for finishing touches and printing tomorrow) then you NEED to work on your essay tonight!!!
*went over the quiz review sheet
*had about 20 min. to finish up peer editing and begin working on printing
HW: Please review for the quiz!!! Quiz is tomorrow!
Also, if you are behind on your essay (in other words if you are not ready for finishing touches and printing tomorrow) then you NEED to work on your essay tonight!!!
Learning in Dobb's
Learning in Dobb's
Today in ELA:
Read aloud of Chapters 18 and 19 in groups and whole class. We made inferences about character thoughts, feelings and motivations. Ask your student to recap the story so far.
We practiced sorting materials to develop the concept of sorting facts to make categories within an essay to create paragraphs.
HW: Student need to write or plug in their research to the introduction and 1st body paragraph of the research outline. Due at the start of the hour tomorrow.
Today in Math:
We created fraction and ratio flakes.
Students worked on their Delta Math Concept Packets.
Today in Guided Studies:
It was "Make Your Binder Magnificent Monday!"
Also, studying for the Social Studies Test later this week is in full swing!
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! The students will be reading through their peers' final research papers and adding positive comments and feedback. The end of the hour will be spent listening to a read aloud of our new novel, Tangerine.
No homework. :)
No homework. :)
Social Studies
Monday
Today we watched "Devil's Highway" about border patrol along the US/Mexico border. Ask your child about it.
HW: Study review for the Mexico test Thursday or Friday.
Today we watched "Devil's Highway" about border patrol along the US/Mexico border. Ask your child about it.
HW: Study review for the Mexico test Thursday or Friday.
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Discussed the Molecules in Motion lab from Friday
- Watched a NASA clip about Mass versus Weight
- Completed a lab to practice finding Mass and Volume
No Homework
- Discussed the Molecules in Motion lab from Friday
- Watched a NASA clip about Mass versus Weight
- Completed a lab to practice finding Mass and Volume
No Homework
Science- Lillmars 2/10
Today in Science, the students...
1) put another "hmmm..." explanation into their journals
2) completed the "molecules in motion" investigation
No homework-- but if you are signed up for the Genetics test retake... that is tomorrow during lunch! :)
1) put another "hmmm..." explanation into their journals
2) completed the "molecules in motion" investigation
No homework-- but if you are signed up for the Genetics test retake... that is tomorrow during lunch! :)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math students reviewed how to work with fractions and percents as well as some general background information on percents. There maunder of the time was spent working on the assignment to go with 5.5.
Homework: practice problems that are from 5.5
Homework: practice problems that are from 5.5
Dobb 2/7
Today in ELA:
We visited the library to check out DEAR books and research sources. Ask your child about their new research project!
Students read aloud in pairs from There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Today in Math:
Students progressed through a session of Xtra Math and worked on their fraction packet.
Today in Guided Studies:
Students took care of many odds and ends - finishing assignments, finishing quizzes and tests, organizing projects, working on research and continuing to work on research papers.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
We visited the library to check out DEAR books and research sources. Ask your child about their new research project!
Students read aloud in pairs from There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Today in Math:
Students progressed through a session of Xtra Math and worked on their fraction packet.
Today in Guided Studies:
Students took care of many odds and ends - finishing assignments, finishing quizzes and tests, organizing projects, working on research and continuing to work on research papers.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
Social Studies
Friday:
CNN Student News
Read p. 63-67 about Mexico's Culture and filled in road map.
Read aloud Crossing the Wire
Went over the Mexico test review - test next Thursday or Friday.
No homework
CNN Student News
Read p. 63-67 about Mexico's Culture and filled in road map.
Read aloud Crossing the Wire
Went over the Mexico test review - test next Thursday or Friday.
No homework
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we worked very hard to bring together the pieces of the essay.... cover page, typed essay, and bibliography/works cited/sources. Students also had an opportunity to swap with a partner and do some peer editing. Finally, all students received a review sheet on the essay quiz topics. This is not required homework for the weekend, but students are more than welcome to start reviewing!!!
Remember: Essay is due on Tuesday (with option to turn in Monday)
Quiz over essay concepts is also Tuesday
Please work on the essay if you are behind!! You will have a small amount of time Monday to put on finishing touches, but need to do some work this weekend if you are behind!!
Remember: Essay is due on Tuesday (with option to turn in Monday)
Quiz over essay concepts is also Tuesday
Please work on the essay if you are behind!! You will have a small amount of time Monday to put on finishing touches, but need to do some work this weekend if you are behind!!
Science- Lillmars 2/7
Today in Science, the students...
1) finished matter stations
2) compared and contrasted the different oobleckian organisms created by members of their class
No homework-- but if you are signed up to do the retake next Tuesday, please keep reviewing!!
1) finished matter stations
2) compared and contrasted the different oobleckian organisms created by members of their class
No homework-- but if you are signed up to do the retake next Tuesday, please keep reviewing!!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Pre-test for Matter Unit
- Hmm.... metal spoons drying in the dishwasher
- Molecules in motion lab
- handed in our Oobleck creature
No Homework... so sorry
- Pre-test for Matter Unit
- Hmm.... metal spoons drying in the dishwasher
- Molecules in motion lab
- handed in our Oobleck creature
No Homework... so sorry
MATH 7 - Luhmann
More 2-stepping today! The kids are really catching on to the dancing. We did a bit of review today from earlier in the chapter. The homework is to complete page 112-113 problems 1-11 ALL and 13-25 ODD.
There will be a questessment point on Thursday the 13th.
There will be a questessment point on Thursday the 13th.
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will continue working on any final touches or editing that needs to be done for their final essays. These will be due at the end of the hour. (Third hour and seventh hour will have Monday to turn theirs in because of the Peter Pan performance and the internet outage.) We will then spend time doing a classroom read aloud of our next novel, Tangerine.
HW: Final Essays due Monday for third and seventh hours.
HW: Final Essays due Monday for third and seventh hours.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today we finished our ratio drawings! A few students have a couple last minute details to add tomorrow. Now the exciting part...assembling the pieces together to make large pictures.
Homework: none
Homework: none
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we went over some of the challenging problems from the homework for the past 2 days. We also tried to learn the 2-step dance and then took notes on 2-step algebra.
Social Studies
Thursday
Lepo: Today we celebrated the Mexican leaders with a Cantina Talk - ask your child about it!! We also listened to Crossing the Wire.
We will have a Mexico test next week Thursday, students will get a review tomorrow to work.
No homework
Lepo: Today we celebrated the Mexican leaders with a Cantina Talk - ask your child about it!! We also listened to Crossing the Wire.
We will have a Mexico test next week Thursday, students will get a review tomorrow to work.
No homework
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will be working on completing their final essays that will be turned in either today or tomorrow. They will also be going down to the library at the end of class to return/check out books.
Here is a quick look at the end of this week...
Thursday
- Final essay editing
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW: Final Essay due either Thursday (today) or Friday! :)
Third hour Essays are due Thursday, Friday, or Monday (due to Peter Pan performance)
Here is a quick look at the end of this week...
Thursday
- Final essay editing
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW: Final Essay due either Thursday (today) or Friday! :)
Third hour Essays are due Thursday, Friday, or Monday (due to Peter Pan performance)
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*went to the library for a quick visit
*continued to type the essay, the cover page, and the sources page
*started self editing, with some students peer editing
HW- Finish typing rough draft if it is not done!! Tomorrow will be peer editing for all! Turn in options for final essay will be Monday or Tuesday!
We will also start working on a quiz review sheet tomorrow.... this will be a review over key essay concepts. Quiz will be next Tuesday!!!
*went to the library for a quick visit
*continued to type the essay, the cover page, and the sources page
*started self editing, with some students peer editing
HW- Finish typing rough draft if it is not done!! Tomorrow will be peer editing for all! Turn in options for final essay will be Monday or Tuesday!
We will also start working on a quiz review sheet tomorrow.... this will be a review over key essay concepts. Quiz will be next Tuesday!!!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Held a scientific convention to discuss Oobleck
- Were given the assignment to create a creature who could survive in Oobleck
- Creature and paragraph are due tomorrow!
- Held a scientific convention to discuss Oobleck
- Were given the assignment to create a creature who could survive in Oobleck
- Creature and paragraph are due tomorrow!
Science- Lillmars 2/6
Today in Science, the students...
1) watched a video clip about the difference between mass and weight
2) worked their way around "matter stations" set up around the classroom. They learned about finding mass and volume.
No homework.
1) watched a video clip about the difference between mass and weight
2) worked their way around "matter stations" set up around the classroom. They learned about finding mass and volume.
No homework.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we had a different day due to the awesome opportunity the morning classes had of seeing the play, Peter Pan! The classes the met either worked on their ratio drawings or worked on the Activity for 5.5. Tomorrow we will get back on track :)
Homework: none
Homework: none
Social Studies
Wednesday:
Today was a great and crazy day. We were able to watch the Drama Club's play Peter Pan - AMAZING!!
We only had 4, 5, 6, 7 hours today.
Therefore we had work time, test retake time, went over progress reports, and we also listened to Crossing the Wire.
We have the Cantina Talk tomorrow - be ready!! (Thanks for all the donations of chips and salsa!!)
Today was a great and crazy day. We were able to watch the Drama Club's play Peter Pan - AMAZING!!
We only had 4, 5, 6, 7 hours today.
Therefore we had work time, test retake time, went over progress reports, and we also listened to Crossing the Wire.
We have the Cantina Talk tomorrow - be ready!! (Thanks for all the donations of chips and salsa!!)
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
This morning, we had the pleasure of watching the Drama Club performance of Peter Pan... they did an excellent job!!
Today in the afternoon English classes, we continued to work on typing our rough draft, creating a cover page, and starting a sources page. Goal will be to finish up tomorrow to be ready to edit Friday.
3rd hr. English - Continue typing at home if at all possible since we missed class today.
Today in the afternoon English classes, we continued to work on typing our rough draft, creating a cover page, and starting a sources page. Goal will be to finish up tomorrow to be ready to edit Friday.
3rd hr. English - Continue typing at home if at all possible since we missed class today.
English - Hickok/Houser
Today, the students will be taking their Essay Tests and then they will finish typing/editing their final essays on the computer. Third hour will be taking their Essay Tests tomorrow during first hour (Peter Pan is being performed this morning for the entire school!).
Here is a quick look at the rest of this week...
Wednesday
- ESSAY TEST
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Final essay editing
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW for third hour: study for Essay Test tomorrow! :)
Here is a quick look at the rest of this week...
Wednesday
- ESSAY TEST
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Final essay editing
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW for third hour: study for Essay Test tomorrow! :)
Science- Lillmars 2/5
Today in Science, the students that had science (after lunch classes only-- the morning was spent watching the Drama Club present "Peter Pan" in the East Gym!)...
continued working on their Oobleckian Organism. These papers are DUE for everyone tomorrow.
*FYI- For those people signed up for the Genetics test retake-- the test will be next week Tuesday!
continued working on their Oobleckian Organism. These papers are DUE for everyone tomorrow.
*FYI- For those people signed up for the Genetics test retake-- the test will be next week Tuesday!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- well, yesterday we did Oobleck... messy!
- today we miss science because of an alternate schedule
- remember, retake that genetics test if you did poorly!
- well, yesterday we did Oobleck... messy!
- today we miss science because of an alternate schedule
- remember, retake that genetics test if you did poorly!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Math: Chambers/Luhmann Math 6
Today in math we...
Luhmann: Today we worked on Activity 5.5 which covered ratios, fractions, and percents.mwithteh. Remaining time we worked on our ratio drawings!
Homework: finish the activity packet
Chambers: Today we spent the hour working on our ratio drawings. We are a little behind Mr. Luhmann's class. We will so the ratios, fractions, and percents activity during our next class period.
Homework: none...we will make up our homework later in the week.
Luhmann: Today we worked on Activity 5.5 which covered ratios, fractions, and percents.mwithteh. Remaining time we worked on our ratio drawings!
Homework: finish the activity packet
Chambers: Today we spent the hour working on our ratio drawings. We are a little behind Mr. Luhmann's class. We will so the ratios, fractions, and percents activity during our next class period.
Homework: none...we will make up our homework later in the week.
2/4 Learning in Dobb's Class
2/4 Learning in Dobb's Class
Today in ELA we:
-Turned in journal homework from yesterday.
-Read aloud from There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
HW: Answer the following 3 questions/prompts:
1. Give evidence and detail that Bradley is beginning to trust Carla (there's at least 3):
2. What does Carla communicate to Bradley that Jeff can have more than one friend?
3. What themes are starting to surface in the book about friendships, self esteem and gender stereotypes?
Today in Math:
-Students progressed through an Xtra Math session.
-Multiplied and Reduced Fractions.
-Completed a ratio table based on a cookie recipe that they tripled.
HW: none
Today in Guided Studies:
It was test taking Tuesday! Many needed to review their Science Test and General Ed Math test.
HW: Productivity Checklist
Today in ELA we:
-Turned in journal homework from yesterday.
-Read aloud from There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
HW: Answer the following 3 questions/prompts:
1. Give evidence and detail that Bradley is beginning to trust Carla (there's at least 3):
2. What does Carla communicate to Bradley that Jeff can have more than one friend?
3. What themes are starting to surface in the book about friendships, self esteem and gender stereotypes?
Today in Math:
-Students progressed through an Xtra Math session.
-Multiplied and Reduced Fractions.
-Completed a ratio table based on a cookie recipe that they tripled.
HW: none
Today in Guided Studies:
It was test taking Tuesday! Many needed to review their Science Test and General Ed Math test.
HW: Productivity Checklist
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we worked very hard on typing out our rough draft of our essay!!!
HW - If you have access, please continue typing at home!! This is especially important if you did not get at least 3 paragraphs typed today.
A glance ahead: Our hope is to finishing typing up the essay & cover page tomorrow. We will work on a sources page coming up tomorrow and Thursday. On Friday, we will do some self and peer editing. The final essay will be due mostly likely on Monday or Tuesday, when we will also work to review for a quiz over the key concepts of essay writing.
HW - If you have access, please continue typing at home!! This is especially important if you did not get at least 3 paragraphs typed today.
A glance ahead: Our hope is to finishing typing up the essay & cover page tomorrow. We will work on a sources page coming up tomorrow and Thursday. On Friday, we will do some self and peer editing. The final essay will be due mostly likely on Monday or Tuesday, when we will also work to review for a quiz over the key concepts of essay writing.
Social Studies
Tuesday
Today in class we researched for our Cantina Talk on Thursday - ask your child who he/she is representing. We also listened to Crossing the Wire and went over Mexico tests.
Tomorrow 1st-3rd hours will be watching the play Peter Pan. Therefore in social studies 4-7 hours will have a chance to retake parts of the Mexico test or get help with the Maya DBQ is needed. Students will also receive a progress report so they will get a chance to turn in anything still missing.
HW: If you did not do well on a portion of the test, study your review tonight and retake tomorrow.
Today in class we researched for our Cantina Talk on Thursday - ask your child who he/she is representing. We also listened to Crossing the Wire and went over Mexico tests.
Tomorrow 1st-3rd hours will be watching the play Peter Pan. Therefore in social studies 4-7 hours will have a chance to retake parts of the Mexico test or get help with the Maya DBQ is needed. Students will also receive a progress report so they will get a chance to turn in anything still missing.
HW: If you did not do well on a portion of the test, study your review tonight and retake tomorrow.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we had the entire class time to continue working on page 100-101 and page 106-107. These are both due on Thursday as we will not have class on Thursday.
BONUS:
lesson 3.3
#30 3.8 in
#36 more than 79.08
#40 13, -13
lesson 3.4
#22 y = -16.25
#36 1952 students
#40 1.6 days
BONUS:
lesson 3.3
#30 3.8 in
#36 more than 79.08
#40 13, -13
lesson 3.4
#22 y = -16.25
#36 1952 students
#40 1.6 days
English - Hickok/Houser
Today, we will be reviewing the rubric for the students' research papers. The students will also be peer editing during class with one or two others.
Here is a glance at English for the rest of this week...
Tuesday
- Review research paper rubric
- Peer editing
Wednesday
- ESSAY TEST
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW: Study for tomorrow's Essay Test! Remember to look at your review guide for help. :)
Here is a glance at English for the rest of this week...
Tuesday
- Review research paper rubric
- Peer editing
Wednesday
- ESSAY TEST
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
HW: Study for tomorrow's Essay Test! Remember to look at your review guide for help. :)
Science- Lillmars 2/4
Today in Science, the students...
1) brainstormed questions about oobleck
2) played with oobleck!
3) began creating a critter that could survive in oobleck.
HW: Critters/descriptions are DUE Thursday
1) brainstormed questions about oobleck
2) played with oobleck!
3) began creating a critter that could survive in oobleck.
HW: Critters/descriptions are DUE Thursday
Monday, February 3, 2014
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we worked on solving one-step equations. The homework is to finish page 100-101 and page 106-107. These are due on Wednesday.
Math 6:Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we took the long awaited ratios quiz! Thank goodness we did not had a snow day! With any leftover time student worked on their drawings or got their partners. Tomorrow is drawing time!
Homework: none
Homework: none
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we celebrated, as we were able to finish the rough draft of our essay after many interruptions!! :)
Students worked on writing their conclusions, rereading the rough draft, and started typing.
HW - FINISH WRITTEN ROUGH DRAFT IF NOT DONE!!
Students worked on writing their conclusions, rereading the rough draft, and started typing.
HW - FINISH WRITTEN ROUGH DRAFT IF NOT DONE!!
2/3 Learning in Dobb's Classroom
2/3 Learning in Dobb's Classroom
Today in ELA we:
Discussed our next writing project - researching and comparing two things we are wondering about. Some of the examples students came up with so far: regular vs. organic eggs, one game system vs. another game system, one truck vs. another truck, etc. Students brainstormed research project ideas. They will need to find published research, paraphrase and cite sources. They cannot just rely on "their" knowledge/opinions.
Next, students worked on Literacy Bingo activities while I conferenced one-on-one with students on their writing.
HW: Students need to write 7+ complete sentences about their 3 day weekend, including a topic sentence to kick it off. Due at the start of the hour tomorrow.
Today in Math we:
Did a session of Xtra Math - feel free to have your student do so at home as well.
Turned in or finished multiplying fraction problems.
Worked on equivalent ratios using a No Bake cookie recipe - "baking" will occur tomorrow.
Today in Guided Studies we:
worked on Genetic Research Essays, quizzes and organized binders - I'm so pleased with how many are keeping their belong in order! Way to go!
HW: Productivity Checklist
Today in ELA we:
Discussed our next writing project - researching and comparing two things we are wondering about. Some of the examples students came up with so far: regular vs. organic eggs, one game system vs. another game system, one truck vs. another truck, etc. Students brainstormed research project ideas. They will need to find published research, paraphrase and cite sources. They cannot just rely on "their" knowledge/opinions.
Next, students worked on Literacy Bingo activities while I conferenced one-on-one with students on their writing.
HW: Students need to write 7+ complete sentences about their 3 day weekend, including a topic sentence to kick it off. Due at the start of the hour tomorrow.
Today in Math we:
Did a session of Xtra Math - feel free to have your student do so at home as well.
Turned in or finished multiplying fraction problems.
Worked on equivalent ratios using a No Bake cookie recipe - "baking" will occur tomorrow.
Today in Guided Studies we:
worked on Genetic Research Essays, quizzes and organized binders - I'm so pleased with how many are keeping their belong in order! Way to go!
HW: Productivity Checklist
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Finish Matter Take 5
- Story Time! Bartholomew and the Oobleck (leads into our day tomorrow!)
Some folks need to talk to parents about a retest for Genetics. The sheet went home today.
- Finish Matter Take 5
- Story Time! Bartholomew and the Oobleck (leads into our day tomorrow!)
Some folks need to talk to parents about a retest for Genetics. The sheet went home today.
HOLA, CANTINA DONATIONS!!
Hi Parents,
Thursday in Lepo's room we are having a "Cantina Talk". Students will be acting as if they are a leader from Mexico and talking to each other from that person's perspective. We will be setting up the class like a restaurant. If anyone would like to donate a bag (or more) of tortilla chips, a jar (or more) of salsa, or paper plates we would love it!! If you can bring it in or let me know by Tuesday I would appreciate it. I will be going to the store Wednesday night to buy anything we need.
Gracias!!
Thursday in Lepo's room we are having a "Cantina Talk". Students will be acting as if they are a leader from Mexico and talking to each other from that person's perspective. We will be setting up the class like a restaurant. If anyone would like to donate a bag (or more) of tortilla chips, a jar (or more) of salsa, or paper plates we would love it!! If you can bring it in or let me know by Tuesday I would appreciate it. I will be going to the store Wednesday night to buy anything we need.
Gracias!!
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! We have been moving our schedule around a bit due to this crazy weather and all of our snow days. The students are still working on their research papers, but will have them due by the end of this week.
Here is a glance at English this week...
Monday
- Bibliography
- Review of study guide for Wednesday's Essay Test
- Type research paper
Tuesday
- Review research paper rubric
- Peer editing
Wednesday
- Essay Test
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
Here is a glance at English this week...
Monday
- Bibliography
- Review of study guide for Wednesday's Essay Test
- Type research paper
Tuesday
- Review research paper rubric
- Peer editing
Wednesday
- Essay Test
- D.E.A.R. / Finish essay
Thursday
- Go over Essay Test results
- Turn in essay (option)
- Library
Friday
- Final essay turn in
- Read aloud
Social Studies
Monday
Wow, good to be back! We did lots of review today, did an ERAS activity, discussed the Cantina we are participating in on Thursday, and listened to Crossing the Wire.
No homework
Wow, good to be back! We did lots of review today, did an ERAS activity, discussed the Cantina we are participating in on Thursday, and listened to Crossing the Wire.
No homework
Science- Lillmars 2/3
Today in Science, the students...
1) wrote about a "hmmm" demonstration in their journals. Ask your student about this!
2) worked on a "matter take 5" assignment.
3) discusses retaking the Genetics unit test (68% or below are eligible to retake).
No homework!
1) wrote about a "hmmm" demonstration in their journals. Ask your student about this!
2) worked on a "matter take 5" assignment.
3) discusses retaking the Genetics unit test (68% or below are eligible to retake).
No homework!
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