Today in math we began to review for our quiz on Wednesday over 7.1-7.4. Students worked on more of the story problems from lesson 7.4 in class. The assigned problems should be completed by tomorrow. For the remaining time students worked on review concepts from 7.1-7.4. The problems assigned should be completed by tomorrow.
Homework: Finish the assigned problems from the class reviews.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Social Studies
Today we took a practice map test - tomorrow is test day (unless you earned 100%)
We also worked on our Caribbean project - students had 3 options check them out below:
Caribbean Project Directions:
I added an option out of the Latin America book if students were having a hard time focusing and completing the project they were able to pick option 4, which is reading about the Caribbean culture in the book and answering questions from the book.
HW: Practice for the map test.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we finished up our test on chapter 5. We started chapter 6 in a self paced learning style. The students have lesson materials available to them and they will work themselves through chapter 6.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*shared weekend good news
*did a picture book review activity
*studied for our quiz
HW- Study for the quiz tomorrow as needed!! Use your review sheet you were given Thursday to help you, along with your notes!!
*shared weekend good news
*did a picture book review activity
*studied for our quiz
HW- Study for the quiz tomorrow as needed!! Use your review sheet you were given Thursday to help you, along with your notes!!
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, we will be...
-Listening to a short read aloud of Tangerine
-Playing a Jeopardy review game!
***Our Narrative Writing test Part 1 is TOMORROW! This part is on Figurative Language and Story Elements. Be sure to look over all of your worksheets, notes, activities, and our review guide!
-Listening to a short read aloud of Tangerine
-Playing a Jeopardy review game!
***Our Narrative Writing test Part 1 is TOMORROW! This part is on Figurative Language and Story Elements. Be sure to look over all of your worksheets, notes, activities, and our review guide!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we reviewed lesson 7.3 and went through the story problems to make sure students understood how to write an equation from a situation. We then continued on with lesson 7.4 which teaches how to connect an equation, graph, and a table. Students worked through part of the activity packet and then story problems. Hw: Luhmann: finish the assigned story problems. Chambers: finish up hand drawings if yours was "late" and make sure you have finished the story problems we discussed in class.
Reminder...fill out your calendar for screen time!
Reminder...fill out your calendar for screen time!
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be having time to work on their Learning Showcase projects. These are due Wednesday, April 23 and the Learning Showcase will be on April 30.
We will also be working on different review sheets during class in preparation for our upcoming Narrative Writing test.
Homework: Please be using your review guide and any class handouts to review/study for our Narrative Writing test next week! Part 1 will be on Tuesday, and Part 2 will be on Wednesday. You will all do great! :)
We will also be working on different review sheets during class in preparation for our upcoming Narrative Writing test.
Homework: Please be using your review guide and any class handouts to review/study for our Narrative Writing test next week! Part 1 will be on Tuesday, and Part 2 will be on Wednesday. You will all do great! :)
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
- all classes will be finishing the HIV/AIDS writing response and handing it in
- we are using science class time to work on our student showcase projects (Student showcase is April 30)
- all classes will be finishing the HIV/AIDS writing response and handing it in
- we are using science class time to work on our student showcase projects (Student showcase is April 30)
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we went over the practice problems from 7.3. Students had an opportunity to ask questions if they were stuck. Students then worked on story problems from 7.3. We began the notes for 7.4 in some classes but not all. We will continue where we left off tomorrow.
Homework: Finish your Hands for the Future drawings!
Chambers' students: make sure you also have attempted the story problems.
Homework: Finish your Hands for the Future drawings!
Chambers' students: make sure you also have attempted the story problems.
Caribbean Project Directions:
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1fmRVOFRmdGrSf3hTKvKPtzu9-tNdmwSrZaDjUrNn7Rk/edit#slide=id.p
Read it over and pick from option1, 2, or 3!!
Read it over and pick from option1, 2, or 3!!
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be...
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Creating dialogue for unfinished movie clips
-Library for book return/check out
No homework. Be sure you're reviewing for our tests next week!
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Creating dialogue for unfinished movie clips
-Library for book return/check out
No homework. Be sure you're reviewing for our tests next week!
Social Studies
Thursday:
Read about Puerto Rico and filled in graphic organizer
Worked on Crossing the Wire project-Due FRIDAY
Some student started the next project over the Caribbean.
HW: CTW project and practice map for test Monday
Read about Puerto Rico and filled in graphic organizer
Worked on Crossing the Wire project-Due FRIDAY
Some student started the next project over the Caribbean.
HW: CTW project and practice map for test Monday
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
Spotts: Computer activity "Dynamic Earth"
Lillmars: HIV/AIDS lesson 2
Tomorrow we work on student showcase in during our science class. Take materials and ideas.
Spotts: Computer activity "Dynamic Earth"
Lillmars: HIV/AIDS lesson 2
Tomorrow we work on student showcase in during our science class. Take materials and ideas.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Social Studies
Weds:
Today we watched a Caribbean video for 30 minutes, reviewed what we read yesterday about Hait nd Dominican Republic, and did a practice map test.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is due Friday and Map test Monday (pick up an extra practice map tomorrow if you would like)
Today we watched a Caribbean video for 30 minutes, reviewed what we read yesterday about Hait nd Dominican Republic, and did a practice map test.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is due Friday and Map test Monday (pick up an extra practice map tomorrow if you would like)
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we checked over last night's homework on solving algebraic equations using addition and subtraction. Then we learned how to solve algebraic equations that involve multiplication and division. Make sure to show all of the steps!
Homework: 7.3 Practice #1-6 and 7-23 odd. If you have time you may begin the story problems that will be introduced tomorrow: 7.3 #24-35 all.
Homework: 7.3 Practice #1-6 and 7-23 odd. If you have time you may begin the story problems that will be introduced tomorrow: 7.3 #24-35 all.
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
Spotts
- Mysteries of the deep Hmmmm....
- Bill Nye
Lillmars
- HIV/AIDS day 1
No homework
Spotts
- Mysteries of the deep Hmmmm....
- Bill Nye
Lillmars
- HIV/AIDS day 1
No homework
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we continued solving algebraic equations that had addition or subtraction! We reviewed our activity from yesterday and then took a few notes to help with the practice assignment for tonight. Homework: finish the 7.2 problems #1-5, 6-20even, 49, 50, 52, 53, and 55. Show all work.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we saw more presentations and then took notes on direct variation and the constant of proportionality. We will continue this tomorrow. The homework for tonight is to do the dot-to-dot drawing on the coordinate grid.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 22
*worked on genre presentations
*started presenting on genre
HW- Bring a picture book along tomorrow if you have one! We will be doing an activity tomorrow and Thursday with it! :)
Also, Learning Showcase work day is Friday in my English classes!!:)
*read Ch. 22
*worked on genre presentations
*started presenting on genre
HW- Bring a picture book along tomorrow if you have one! We will be doing an activity tomorrow and Thursday with it! :)
Also, Learning Showcase work day is Friday in my English classes!!:)
English - Hickok/Houser
Today, the students will be...
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Learning the Do's and Don'ts of writing dialogue/tags/paragraphs
-Practicing these new dialogue/tag/paragraphing skills through an upfront activity
No homework. Continue to be reviewing all of our new narrative writing vocabulary!
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Learning the Do's and Don'ts of writing dialogue/tags/paragraphs
-Practicing these new dialogue/tag/paragraphing skills through an upfront activity
No homework. Continue to be reviewing all of our new narrative writing vocabulary!
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
Spotts - HIV/AIDS lesson 2
Lillmars - Dynamic Earth Computer work
No Homework except to start working on the student showcase!
Spotts - HIV/AIDS lesson 2
Lillmars - Dynamic Earth Computer work
No Homework except to start working on the student showcase!
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 21 in our read aloud
*reviewed some figurative langauge
*worked on our partner genre presentations
HW- Are you ready to present tomorrow??
*read Ch. 21 in our read aloud
*reviewed some figurative langauge
*worked on our partner genre presentations
HW- Are you ready to present tomorrow??
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on Activity 7.2: Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction. Students were guided through how to add or subtract an amount to find a missing number. Mrs. Chambers' math class should finish up what they can in the activity packet for tomorrow.
Mr. Luhmann's class will finish it up tomorrow. We also introduced a "Hands for the Future" project. Students need to research or talk to someone in a career they are interested in and find out how that career uses math. Their neat, quality hand drawing and math examples are due on Friday!
Mr. Luhmann's class will finish it up tomorrow. We also introduced a "Hands for the Future" project. Students need to research or talk to someone in a career they are interested in and find out how that career uses math. Their neat, quality hand drawing and math examples are due on Friday!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we saw more presentations and started homework on finding slope. The homework is page 196-197 problems 1-3, 7-11, and 13-19. We will have a test on Friday over chapter 5.
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! Today, the students will be...
-Sharing good news
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Introducing dialogue/paragraphing/tags in our writing and narratives
No homework.
-Sharing good news
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Introducing dialogue/paragraphing/tags in our writing and narratives
No homework.
Social Studies
Monday:
Reading p. 107-112 in Latin America Book about Cuba and filled out Cruise Journal
Turned in comparison paragraph.
Students worked on CTW project if they wanted/needed to.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Tuesday:
Reading about Haiti and Dominican Republic in LA book and magazines.
May have some time to work on CTW project.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Wednesday:
Watching Caribbean Video and working on CTW project.
HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Thursday:
Learning and reading about Puerto Rico
Students done early will share CTW projects in class.
HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Friday:
CNN Student News
Students will present projects to class
NO HW:)
Any student that did not do both jobs for the Newscast is able to redo and present next week Thursday.
Reading p. 107-112 in Latin America Book about Cuba and filled out Cruise Journal
Turned in comparison paragraph.
Students worked on CTW project if they wanted/needed to.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Tuesday:
Reading about Haiti and Dominican Republic in LA book and magazines.
May have some time to work on CTW project.
HW: Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Wednesday:
Watching Caribbean Video and working on CTW project.
HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Thursday:
Learning and reading about Puerto Rico
Students done early will share CTW projects in class.
HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY
Friday:
CNN Student News
Students will present projects to class
NO HW:)
Any student that did not do both jobs for the Newscast is able to redo and present next week Thursday.
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today:
Spotts classes...
- HIV/AIDS lesson 1
- no homework
Lillmars classes:
- I wonder what's down there - journal
- Bill Nye video
- Class questions we want answered
- no homework
Spotts classes...
- HIV/AIDS lesson 1
- no homework
Lillmars classes:
- I wonder what's down there - journal
- Bill Nye video
- Class questions we want answered
- no homework
Friday, March 21, 2014
Social Studies
Friday:
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project
HW: Comparison paragraph due Monday!!
School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project
HW: Comparison paragraph due Monday!!
School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Half Day! Today the students (fourth hour) will be playing a review game with story elements and figurative language.
No homework. Continue to be reviewing our new figurative language and story elements vocabulary! Enjoy your weekend. :)
No homework. Continue to be reviewing our new figurative language and story elements vocabulary! Enjoy your weekend. :)
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on practice for 7.1 which covered expressions and equations. Students had work time and whatever is not finished should be completed at home.
Because we only have a 1/2 day tomorrow some math classes will not meet. The homework should be completed for the next class period.
Because we only have a 1/2 day tomorrow some math classes will not meet. The homework should be completed for the next class period.
Social Studies
Thursday
Played a Guatemalan game - ask your child about it.
Continued learning about the children of Central America and started a comparison paragraph.
HW: Have paragraph done by Monday and if you have ss (1-4 hours only) tomorrow bring in an Crossing the Wire material you need for the project (you will have work time in class).
Friday:
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project
School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!
Played a Guatemalan game - ask your child about it.
Continued learning about the children of Central America and started a comparison paragraph.
HW: Have paragraph done by Monday and if you have ss (1-4 hours only) tomorrow bring in an Crossing the Wire material you need for the project (you will have work time in class).
Friday:
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project
School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we reviewed expressions, something we had learned earlier in the year. It was great to hear students say "I remember this!" Students worked on translating the math words to numbers. Tomorrow we continue on with this idea but will study it with equations.
Homework: Finish Puzzle Time 3.1/3.2 as well as the "What you Learned Before" page.
Homework: Finish Puzzle Time 3.1/3.2 as well as the "What you Learned Before" page.
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, we will be...
-Reviewing idioms
-Introducing and working with hyperboles and onomatopoeia
-Onomatopoeia concentration game
No homework. Continue to review the figurative language that we have learned and covered in class so far!
-Reviewing idioms
-Introducing and working with hyperboles and onomatopoeia
-Onomatopoeia concentration game
No homework. Continue to review the figurative language that we have learned and covered in class so far!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we watched 5 Rate Presentations and learned some neat things from them. The homework is page 190-191 problems 1-3all 6, 9, 13, 17, 21, 23-27 all, and 31-38 all.
We will have 4 presentations tomorrow and will continue learning about slope.
We will have 4 presentations tomorrow and will continue learning about slope.
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Matter Test! (Hope you studied!)
- Solid Earth pretest
No homework!
- Matter Test! (Hope you studied!)
- Solid Earth pretest
No homework!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we took a quiz over 6.4/6.5. Students used the remaining time to work on their partner drawings that we made by plotting points. Students should finish these up!
Homework: finish up the partner drawings :)
Tomorrow we start chapter 7!
Homework: finish up the partner drawings :)
Tomorrow we start chapter 7!
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 19 aloud
*worked on notes about story elements (exposition, resolution, climax, conflict, etc.)
*talked about different types of conflicts in stories
No HW
*read Ch. 19 aloud
*worked on notes about story elements (exposition, resolution, climax, conflict, etc.)
*talked about different types of conflicts in stories
No HW
Social Studies
Lepo Tuesday
We listened to presentations from 1/2 the class and watched a video about a Guatemalan girl named Nati.
HW: If you present tomorrow, be ready!! (Do both jobs, only doing one job=50%, remember to answer all the questions you were asked)
We listened to presentations from 1/2 the class and watched a video about a Guatemalan girl named Nati.
HW: If you present tomorrow, be ready!! (Do both jobs, only doing one job=50%, remember to answer all the questions you were asked)
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
- Journal
- Test Ticket Review time
- Swat em/whiteboards review
MATTER TEST TOMORROW!!!
- Journal
- Test Ticket Review time
- Swat em/whiteboards review
MATTER TEST TOMORROW!!!
Monday, March 17, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow over 6.4, 6.5 and 6.5 Extension. Students worked on a practice quiz as well as a practice sheet covering the concepts in 6.5 Extension. Students had time to work on them in class as well as ask questions if they were unsure of a concept.
Luhmann Homework: Practice Quiz
Chambers Homework: Finish up the practice quiz and the 6.5 Extension problems to help prepare for the quiz.
Luhmann Homework: Practice Quiz
Chambers Homework: Finish up the practice quiz and the 6.5 Extension problems to help prepare for the quiz.
English - Hickok/Houser
Happy Monday! Today in English, we will be doing a read aloud of Tangerine. We will then be reviewing personification, and learning about alliteration through tongue twisters. At the end of the hour, we will be creating our own sentences with alliteration.
No homework.
No homework.
Social Studies
Monday:
Finalizing Newscast Presentations
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Starting to learn about children in Central America - ask your child about it.
HW: Be ready to present
Tuesday:
Newscast 2 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America
Wednesday:
Newscast 3 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America
Thursday:
Writing Assignment after learning about the 3 children in Central America students will compare their live to the lives of one of the children we learned about.
Start learning about Cuba
Friday:1/2 Day
Cnn Student News
Finish Cuba learning and writing assignment (Due Monday)
Finalizing Newscast Presentations
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Starting to learn about children in Central America - ask your child about it.
HW: Be ready to present
Tuesday:
Newscast 2 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America
Wednesday:
Newscast 3 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America
Thursday:
Writing Assignment after learning about the 3 children in Central America students will compare their live to the lives of one of the children we learned about.
Start learning about Cuba
Friday:1/2 Day
Cnn Student News
Finish Cuba learning and writing assignment (Due Monday)
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
- Journal Time
- White board review
- Test Ticket for Matter Test
MATTER TEST on WEDNESDAY!!!
- Journal Time
- White board review
- Test Ticket for Matter Test
MATTER TEST on WEDNESDAY!!!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we discussed proportional relationships and and began writing proportions. The homework is page 182-183 problems 1-7 all, 8-24 even, and 25.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Happy Pi Day (3.14)!
Today in math we went through the 6.5 story problem questions from last night's homework. We are finding that students are struggling not because of the math but rather the reading and understanding what the question is asking them to do. We are talking through strategies to help with this. With the remaining time we worked on Puzzle Time practice problems from 6.4 and 6.5.
Homework: 6.4/6.5 Puzzle Times
Today in math we went through the 6.5 story problem questions from last night's homework. We are finding that students are struggling not because of the math but rather the reading and understanding what the question is asking them to do. We are talking through strategies to help with this. With the remaining time we worked on Puzzle Time practice problems from 6.4 and 6.5.
Homework: 6.4/6.5 Puzzle Times
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read Ch. 18 in Double Identity
*created & illustrated our own example of 1 type of figurative language
No HW aside from reading over the weekend!!
*read Ch. 18 in Double Identity
*created & illustrated our own example of 1 type of figurative language
No HW aside from reading over the weekend!!
Social Studies
We finished out research for newscast jobs.
Monday students will practice with their newscast group.
HW: Be ready to present your newscast TUESDAY
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Monday students will practice with their newscast group.
HW: Be ready to present your newscast TUESDAY
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be...
-Reviewing metaphors
-Learning about personification
-Creating their own and watching examples of personification
No homework. Enjoy your weekend. :)
-Reviewing metaphors
-Learning about personification
-Creating their own and watching examples of personification
No homework. Enjoy your weekend. :)
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on the story problems from 6.5. Students are using the skills learned in 6.5 such as plotting points and calculating distances to answer questions about real world situations. Homework: complete the story problems for tomorrow :)
Hint: draw a picture or plot the points if you are stuck!
Hint: draw a picture or plot the points if you are stuck!
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be reviewing similes and then learning about metaphors. They will be playing a Metaphor Clue game, where they will be creating their own metaphors about their classmates. Towards the end of the hour, we will be going down to the library to return/check out books.
No homework.
Social Studies
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Researched Central America Newscast
Economist link:
http://nces.ed.gov/NCESKIDS/createagraph/default.aspx
Researched Central America Newscast
Economist link:
http://nces.ed.gov/NCESKIDS/createagraph/default.aspx
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*shared book recommendations
*went to library for checkout
*discussed/watched some figurative language examples
*worked as a group on some examples of our own
No HW aside from reading, reading reading! :)
*shared book recommendations
*went to library for checkout
*discussed/watched some figurative language examples
*worked as a group on some examples of our own
No HW aside from reading, reading reading! :)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read 2 more chapters in Double Identity
*took notes to define 7 types of Figurative Language
*watched some video clip examples of the various types
No HW
*read 2 more chapters in Double Identity
*took notes to define 7 types of Figurative Language
*watched some video clip examples of the various types
No HW
Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann
Today in math we worked on 6.5 Extension: Reflecting Points in a Coordinate Plane. Students did well plotting points, but the reflection piece was difficult. Some students used strategies like color coding the y-axis and x-axis to help them remember the steps. Homework: Finish up #1-16 tonight. Do your best!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we worked on rates. The homework is page 174-175 problems 1-4 all, 6-14 even, 15-20 all, and 22-32 even.
English - Hickok/Houser
Today, the students will be learning about, working with, and creating their own similes for our focus on Figurative Language. Towards the end of the hour, we will be listening to a read aloud of Tangerine.
No homework.
No homework.
Social Studies
Wednesday:
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Science - Spotts/Lillmars
Science today...
- we took a matter quiz (based on review from yesterday!)
- we read an article about Aerogel and wrote a short summary (DUE THURSDAY!)
- we finished up "Just Try It" presentations
- we took a matter quiz (based on review from yesterday!)
- we read an article about Aerogel and wrote a short summary (DUE THURSDAY!)
- we finished up "Just Try It" presentations
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read two more chapters in Double Identity
*checked over our pre test from yesterday
*recorded thoughts about what we already know about story elements, figurative language, and dialogue.
No HW unless you still owe a progress report signature.
*read two more chapters in Double Identity
*checked over our pre test from yesterday
*recorded thoughts about what we already know about story elements, figurative language, and dialogue.
No HW unless you still owe a progress report signature.
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we worked on an assignment from 6.5 where students practiced labeling points by their ordered pair, identifying quadrants, calculating the distance between points, and plotting points in a coordinate plane. Students also finished up their own coordinate plane drawings.
Homework: Finish the 6.5 practice problems.
Homework: Finish the 6.5 practice problems.
English - Hickok/Houser
In English today, we will be correcting the pretests that we took on Monday for our Narrative Writing unit. We will then finish the hour with a read aloud of Tangerine.
No homework.
No homework.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we continued our study of coordinate planes. We looked over our homework from the weekend and then began our own pictures. Students need to create a picture using points labeled as ordered pairs. Students should double check their points to make sure that their pictures work. We will be switching these pictures with partners this week. :)
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today the kids got a good start on their rates project. They will have another chance to work on this in class on Thursday, But it would be a good idea to work on it at home a bit before then.
Social Studies
Monday:
-Central America Intro.video (20 mins)
-Went over project that we are starting Wednesday
-Discussed "Presenter Manners"
HW: None as long as Aztec paragraph was turned in.
Tuesday:
Mrs. Amy Klanderman will be sharing a Guatemala presentation with the classes:)
Wednesday:
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Thursday:
Meet in Library Computer Lab
-research jobs for newscast
Friday:
Meet in library computer lab for last day of research
HW: Newscast presentations start on Tuesday - research must be done to plan presentation on Monday.
-Central America Intro.video (20 mins)
-Went over project that we are starting Wednesday
-Discussed "Presenter Manners"
HW: None as long as Aztec paragraph was turned in.
Tuesday:
Mrs. Amy Klanderman will be sharing a Guatemala presentation with the classes:)
Wednesday:
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
Thursday:
Meet in Library Computer Lab
-research jobs for newscast
Friday:
Meet in library computer lab for last day of research
HW: Newscast presentations start on Tuesday - research must be done to plan presentation on Monday.
Science - Spotts and Lillmars
Science today..
- Ice Melt Investigation
- More Just Try IT presentations
- Looking ahead... quiz on Wednesday
- Ice Melt Investigation
- More Just Try IT presentations
- Looking ahead... quiz on Wednesday
Thursday, March 6, 2014
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be helping one other create their own short creative writing piece. Towards the end of the hour, we will be going to the library to return/check out books.
No homework. Enjoy the long weekend. :)
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we corrected our assignment on absolute value. Students had a chance to ask questions and then we moved on to our new lesson on coordinate planes! Students got to dance our quadrant dance (a little disco works wonders for memorizing :) ). With the remaining time students worked on a plotting points assignment.
Homework: finish the activity packet for Monday.
Enjoy your LONG weekend!
Homework: finish the activity packet for Monday.
Enjoy your LONG weekend!
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*went to library for checkout
*did an activity called, Pass the Story, as a warm up for our story writing unit coming in Tri 3.
HW: Progress Reports are due Monday for those that need a signature (anyone whose parents did not get the report at conferences)!
Also, if your Book of Why page was not handed in today, you need to hand it in by Monday to avoid a late!!
*went to library for checkout
*did an activity called, Pass the Story, as a warm up for our story writing unit coming in Tri 3.
HW: Progress Reports are due Monday for those that need a signature (anyone whose parents did not get the report at conferences)!
Also, if your Book of Why page was not handed in today, you need to hand it in by Monday to avoid a late!!
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we corrected our quiz and discussed notes on rates and ratios. The kids need to decide on a topic and think of questions to investigate about that topic. They need to be thinking about how rates are used with their topic.
Social Studies
Thursday:
-Handed out progress reports and tests, went over examples of great power paragraphs.
-Worked on a Central America map
-CNN Student News
Some classes practiced world map drawing.
HW: Aztec Essay was due today but some students asked until Monday. I graded 2nd hour already and there were many students who turned in a rough draft (spell check, read it over to see if you are missing words, spell Aztec and Spanish correctly).
-Handed out progress reports and tests, went over examples of great power paragraphs.
-Worked on a Central America map
-CNN Student News
Some classes practiced world map drawing.
HW: Aztec Essay was due today but some students asked until Monday. I graded 2nd hour already and there were many students who turned in a rough draft (spell check, read it over to see if you are missing words, spell Aztec and Spanish correctly).
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we read from our read aloud & took a short reading assessment over finding the main idea in an informational text.
HW- Please work on your Book of Why? page if it is not done!
HW- If you were given a progress report to have signed, this is due by Monday!!
HW- Please work on your Book of Why? page if it is not done!
HW- If you were given a progress report to have signed, this is due by Monday!!
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math students got back their quizzes over 6.1-6.3. Many students did an excellent job! With the remaining time we learned about absolute value and then had work time on the assignment. Homework: Finish the assignment from 6.4
English - Hickok/Houser
Today in English, the students will be taking a "Main Idea" assessment, and we will hand back their English progress reports. We will end class with a read aloud of our favorite novel, Tangerine.
No homework.
No homework.
Social Studies
Wednesday:
-Finishing Aztec paragraph
-Working on Crossing the Wire project
In class today if you have time, please look at the links included here to help you practice your world mapping skills and have some gaming fun:
-Finishing Aztec paragraph
-Working on Crossing the Wire project
In class today if you have time, please look at the links included here to help you practice your world mapping skills and have some gaming fun:
Build a map/interactive map games:
Global Closet
Geography Quiz:
Map games:
Continents drop puzzle:
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Mystery of the floating bubbles
- Just Try it Presentations
(Make sure to have the s,l,g reading done for tomorrow.)
HIV/AIDS Permission Slips due March 14!
- Mystery of the floating bubbles
- Just Try it Presentations
(Make sure to have the s,l,g reading done for tomorrow.)
HIV/AIDS Permission Slips due March 14!
Science- Lillmars 3/5
Today in Science, the students...
1) continued "Just Try It" investigation presentations
2) worked through the "mystery of the floating bubbles" demonstration
No homework!
1) continued "Just Try It" investigation presentations
2) worked through the "mystery of the floating bubbles" demonstration
No homework!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we reviewed and then took our quiz over 6.1-6.3 on integers, graphing integers, and graphing fractions and decimals. Many students felt very confident after taking the quiz :). With the remaining time students read about absolute value. Tomorrow we will learn about absolute value and practice finding the absolute value of a number.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we went over our homework and discussed inequalities. The homework is page 156 problems 1-17 all. Our quiz on chapter 4 is Wednesday.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*read a chapter in our read aloud
*had a last day to work on our Big Book of Why? page
HW- Please finish up your pages!! Pages due by Thursday, no more class time to work though.
*read a chapter in our read aloud
*had a last day to work on our Big Book of Why? page
HW- Please finish up your pages!! Pages due by Thursday, no more class time to work though.
English - Hickok/Houser
The students will begin their new Narrative Writing unit today! We will have a read aloud, and then we will be working on creating a class KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) on narratives.
No homework.
No homework.
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- HIV / AIDS permission slip handed out - Due March 14
- Solid, Liquid, Gas reading and 2 column notes
- Just Try It presentations (handed in both just try its)
- HIV / AIDS permission slip handed out - Due March 14
- Solid, Liquid, Gas reading and 2 column notes
- Just Try It presentations (handed in both just try its)
Science- Lillmars 3/4
Today in Science, the students...
1) continued presenting "Just Try It" experiments
2) read an article and took notes reviewing the states of matter
No homework, but remember to have parents sign the permission slip for participation in HIV/AIDS lessons. Slips are DUE March 14.
1) continued presenting "Just Try It" experiments
2) read an article and took notes reviewing the states of matter
No homework, but remember to have parents sign the permission slip for participation in HIV/AIDS lessons. Slips are DUE March 14.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers
Today in math we reviewed for our quiz over 6.1-6.3. Students did a practice quiz and were able to ask any last minute questions. Students also will be beginning a data collection project on the amount of screen time they watch daily. More details to come...
Homework: practice for the quiz and come with any last minute questions.
Homework: practice for the quiz and come with any last minute questions.
MATH 7 - Luhmann
Today we worked on solving 2-step inequalities. The homework is page 150-151 problems 1-4 all, 5-23 odd and 24. we will review the chapter on Tuesday and will have a quiz on chapter 4 on Wednesday.
Remember to pay attention to your screen time minutes.
Remember to pay attention to your screen time minutes.
Mrs. Schuiteman - English
Today we:
*completed Ch. 8 in our read aloud
*went over graded essays
*went over current grade reports and SRI reports
No HW... tomorrow we will finish our Book of Why? pages!!
*completed Ch. 8 in our read aloud
*went over graded essays
*went over current grade reports and SRI reports
No HW... tomorrow we will finish our Book of Why? pages!!
Social Studies
Monday:
-Research and write the Aztec paragraph (Due Thursday).
-Time to work on Crossing the Wire project (Due March 28).
No homework
Tuesday:
-Read about the Aztec sports and arts.
-Draw a world map from memory -attempt #1
No homework (unless Aztec paragraph did not get done - due Thursday)
Wednesday:
-Work on Crossing the Wire project
-Finish Aztec paragraph (Due Thursday)
No homework (unless Aztec paragraph did not get done - due Thursday)
Thursday:
-CNN Student News
-Draw the world map from memory #2
-Geography Activity
-TURN IN AZTEC PARAGRAPH
Friday:
No school - Enjoy the Day!!
-Research and write the Aztec paragraph (Due Thursday).
-Time to work on Crossing the Wire project (Due March 28).
No homework
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!Tuesday:
-Read about the Aztec sports and arts.
-Draw a world map from memory -attempt #1
No homework (unless Aztec paragraph did not get done - due Thursday)
Wednesday:
-Work on Crossing the Wire project
-Finish Aztec paragraph (Due Thursday)
No homework (unless Aztec paragraph did not get done - due Thursday)
Thursday:
-CNN Student News
-Draw the world map from memory #2
-Geography Activity
-TURN IN AZTEC PARAGRAPH
Friday:
No school - Enjoy the Day!!
Science- Lillmars 3/3
Today in Science, the students...
1) watched the "Marge's Hairdo" demonstration
2) started "Just Try It" presentations (they were due today)
No homework!
1) watched the "Marge's Hairdo" demonstration
2) started "Just Try It" presentations (they were due today)
No homework!
Science - Spotts
Science today...
- Begin "Just Try It" presentations
- Marge's Hairdo demo - asking testable questions
- Myth Buster Clip
- Begin "Just Try It" presentations
- Marge's Hairdo demo - asking testable questions
- Myth Buster Clip
Sunday, March 2, 2014
English- Hickok and Houser
3/3/14
Today the kids organized their progress reports and SRI score sheets, in addition to looking over their graded research essay. For those parents who need to talk to the teachers, remember that conferences are tonight. Please consider just going to the April conference instead if you don't have any major concerns. This will have a "showcase" feel to it. It will be a time to talk to the teachers a bit less formally and to see all the great work that our 6th graders are doing.
For those parents not going to conferences tonight, you will be getting all the information that will be handed out, but not until Tuesday. Thanks.
Today the kids organized their progress reports and SRI score sheets, in addition to looking over their graded research essay. For those parents who need to talk to the teachers, remember that conferences are tonight. Please consider just going to the April conference instead if you don't have any major concerns. This will have a "showcase" feel to it. It will be a time to talk to the teachers a bit less formally and to see all the great work that our 6th graders are doing.
For those parents not going to conferences tonight, you will be getting all the information that will be handed out, but not until Tuesday. Thanks.
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