Mrs. Young

Math:  We worked on word problems surrounding the 12 Days of Christmas.  Fun!!!  No HW

SS:  We presented our holiday information!  No HW

BRING SNOW GEAR TOMORROW FOR SNOW SCULPTING!!!

Schuiteman

ENGLISH -
Today we went to library for a quick checkout, then we finished up the movie, "A Christmas Carol".  Finally, we discussed the similarities and differences to the play version that we read.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
We continued doing some research about different Christmas traditions around the world.  Then, we shared what we found with each other to wrap up today.  No Homework!

**DON'T FORGET -- We will be going outside to play and design our sculptures tomorrow!!  Please bring appropriate gear to be outside!!**

Lillmars

Science: Today we worked on an introductory microscope lab called "Hello, Microscope". Students who didn't finish may do so tomorrow. HW: Kids who are able can bring in a few microscopic items like bug parts (I told them window sills are good places to look for dead insects) or pet hair.

Social Studies: Students continued to study about how other parts of the world celebrate this time of year. No homework!

Mrs. Young

Math:  Quiz today over rates.  No weekly homework this week!

SS:  Finishing holidays around the world.  Presenting one informally tomorrow.

**Bring snow gear Thursday!!**

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we continued watching "A Christmas Carol".  We will finish up tomorrow and work on comparing and contrasting.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we continued to do research on what other countries do around the world to celebrate Christmas.  No Homework!

** Don't forget..... bring your snow "stuff" for Thursday, as we will be doing some outside activities for part of the morning!! **

Lillmars

Science: Today we labeled the parts of a microscope and got a bit of practice using one! No homework, but kids were asked to check out the window sills at home to see if there are any unwanted bugs we could look at :).

Social Studies: We started looking at what other places around the world do to celebrate Christmas.

Mrs. Young

Math:  We reviewed for a quiz tomorrow.  No weekly homework this week!

SS:  We are continuing to research holidays around the world.  No HW

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we started to watch a movie version of "A Christmas Carol".  While watching, we will discuss how this version is similar or different to the play we read & about how our visualizations of the characters compare as well.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we started with some activities centered around our theme of the week:  Christmas Around the World.  Students will do some research and looking into what Christmas is like in other countries.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students finished watching "118 Green Street" and began writing about the microscopic organisms located in (and around) houses and on our bodies. HW: Finish the paragraph for Monday!

Social Studies: Students watched CNN student news and chose a story to write a summary of. We talked about where in the world some ingredients of fast food comes from! No homework.

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we finished reading "A Christmas Carol" together!!!  We also finished sketching our visualizations.  No Homework!!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN Student News & discussed the stories.  Finally, we took another look at the mountains in Asia & also the connections along the Andes mountain range.  No Homework!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are continuing our work on rates.  Quiz on Tuesday!  Weekly HW was due today!

SS:  We are continuing our study of holiday traditions around the world.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today the students watched a video called "118 Green Street" about the microscopic organisms found in and around our homes (and even on us)! No homework!

Social Studies: We pushed the classroom tables to the walls and did our best to form the continents out of yarn. We used paper pyramids to resemble mountains and put them in the majorly mountainous locations in the continents. No homework!

Schuiteman

ENGLISH - Today students worked together to read the play format of "A Christmas Carol".  We also stopped to draw our visualizations of a few of the characters.  No Homework!

Social Studies - Today we discussed the various locations of the world's mountains & then focused in on the Andes Mountains and the other associations that go along with them.  No Homework!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are still working on shopping (finding unit rates).  Some students are getting there, but others are still struggling.  You could work with your child by presenting them with store ads and asking them to calculate the unit rate, or similar questions.  We are looking to quiz over this next week.  If your child didn't finish the automobile speed/shopping sheet today, they should finish for tomorrow.  Weekly review is due tomorrow.

SS: We are learning about holiday traditions around the world.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today was our last work day for the human impact essay! Students should have it shared with me by Friday unless they have extra time because they were absent (please check with me if unsure of when yours is due).

Social Studies: Today we talked about how elevation can impact climate. No homework.

**Students are coming home with information about swimming! Our class swims from Jan 23-Jan 30!

Schuiteman

ENGLISH -
Today we discussed what a Classic piece of literature is & shared the history of the story, "A Christmas Carol".  Next, we chose reading parts for the play version of "A Christmas Carol" & then started reading.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We will continue to discuss the regions of South America & talk today about the elevation of the land & its impact. No Homework!!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We calculated the amount of sugar in a 20 oz Coke today.  Wow!!!  Ask your child to find an item in your house that your family eats on a regular basis.  Just for fun, calculate the amount of sugar in a serving.  Holey Moley!  We eat a lot of sugar.  They should finish the cars/shopping sheet for tomorrow if not done.  Weekly review is due Friday!!

SS:  Today we started researching the holiday traditions around the world.  Pretty interesting stuff.  No HW

Mrs. Young

Math:  Today we checked our homework from the weekend.  We used the rest of class to start our weekly homework.  Weekly homework is due Friday!

SS:  WE looked at where the ingredients for fast food meals come from and started Thermographs.  No HW

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are continuing to work on Unit Rates.  Our kiddos are doing really well.  Homework this weekend is to finish the word problems from today.  No pictures needed.  Due Monday

SS:  We looked at where the mountains are formed on the continents and, specifically, what the associations are between the plate techtonics, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today, students had time to continue typing their essays. They will have their LAST chunk of time for these on Monday (so unfinished ones at that point will be homework).

Social Studies: Students watched CNN student news and talked about the regions of South America.

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we celebrated our accomplishment of the argument assessment by enjoying some Christmas poetry writing activities.  Many students seemed to really enjoy a time to slow down and create something creative! :)
No Homework!!
Stay safe, stay warm, play outside in the snow, & read a bit from a book!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN Student News and then discussed regions in South America.  No Homework!!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are continuing to work with Unit Rates.  Weekly homework is due tomorrow (or next school day if there is a closing).

SS:  We are continuing our work with South America's regions.  No HW

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we went to library for returning, renewing, and checking out!  Then, we came back and had our last work time on our Argument Assessment writing piece.  Almost all students were able to finish and submit..... I will work with the few who need to finish up!!
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students had a compare and contrast assessment today.  Using maps of both the United States and Africa, students had to complete a Venn Diagram and a written statement about the similarities and differences they observed.  No Homework!!

Stay warm!!  Looks like winter is finally making its appearance!!

Lillmars

Science: Students continued working on their human impact writing. When they get to class tomorrow, they should have started their introduction.

Social Studies: Students took their compare and contrast assessments. No homework!

Mrs. Young

Math:  Today we worked on Unit Rates.  Students began to understand how to calculate things like "cost per ounce" and which store has the "best price".  Weekly homework is due Friday.  Students should also be working on their square/cube flashcards.

SS:  We continued working on our regions of S America map.  No HW

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we continued to write, check over, and work on our Argument Assessment writing.  Some students started to submit their final as well.  Tomorrow will be our last in class work day! :)  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed some compare and contrast written samples.... what would make a 3?  How about a 4?  We also watched CNN Student News and discussed this day in history!
No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students should have completed their research and began their organizer for their argumentative writing on human impact. HW: All students were asked to come to Science with their first TWO reasons (and three pieces of evidence for each) filled out on their organizer.

Social Studies: Students did a practice venn diagram comparing and contrasting South America and Europe. We will take our assessment tomorrow. No homework!

Schuiteman

ENGLISH -
Today we continued to work on our Argument Assessment.... students picked up where they left off after a work session yesterday.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we went over our Venn Diagrams of South America and Europe map comparison.  Students practiced writing a statement about how they were similar and how they were different using specific details.  We will have an assessment on this tomorrow.  No Homework!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are continuing our work with Ratios.  Students also need to work on learning their squares and cubes.  They have flashcards.  Weekly homework due Friday.

SS:  Today we took an assessment over comparing and contrasting.  No HW

Mrs. Young

Math - No math today.  We spent the morning working on an English assessment.

SS - Today we will talk about the assessment for SS tomorrow.  Nothing to study.  Then we started talking about South America.  No HW

ENGLISH

Today, ALL students did English all morning.  They did not have regular Science or Math this morning.  The purpose of this change up was to do an "authentic" argument writing setting.  Students were given a question to argue along with a video clip + 2 articles to read that would help them support the chosen side.  Once they gathered evidence, they started to plan & write an argument piece.  No Homework!!  We will brush up this piece throughout the week in English this week.

Lillmars

Science: Today we took a break from Science to allow more time for students to work on their ELA argumentative writing.

Social Studies: Students finished their inference sheets and began practicing compare and contrast topics. HW: Students should have their Venn Diagrams done for tomorrow!

Mrs. Young is out of the classroom today!!

Students in math were told to do the worksheets for weekend homework.  If students can do it, they should.  If they get frustrated, do what you can and stop.

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we critiqued some samples of the bully argument piece.  We discussed how an argument piece is graded and students talked through how they would grade a piece.  Finally, we previewed our final argument writing task that we will begin on Monday.  HW - PLEASE BRING HEADPHONES FOR ENGLISH ON MONDAY and enjoy family & maybe a bit of a good book this weekend! :)

SOCIAL STUDIES -
Today we watched CNN Student News and then we worked on the skill of compare and contrast with our Climate Graphs we created.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today we continued researching human impact on the environment. No homework!

Social Studies: Today students should have finished the inference sheets using their climate graphs. No homework!

Science Links for Human Impact Research

Feel free to use the links below for your research on human impact. You can use other resources you find also!

• Hunting:  Help or hurt the environment? Hunting article

• The case of the missing Honey Bee - Ted Ed video
• Urban Bee Keeping Ted Talk
• 1st 21 days of a bee’s life Ted Talk
• California Oil Spill Article & Video
• Acid Rain Info
• Emerald Ash Borer Article

Other links (2016/17)

National Geographic

Is Human Impact Accelerating Out of Control?

Khan Academy-5 Human Impacts on the Environment-video

Human Activites that affect the ecosystem

Human impact on the oceans

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we went to library for our checkout time.  Then, we came back and worked on giving a partner some feedback about his/her writing piece.  No Homework!!

SOCIAL STUDIES -
Today we started talking about the skill of compare and contrast.  We then applied this with a "gallery walk" of all of the climate graphs we have been working on.   No Homework!!

Mrs. Young

Math:  We are continuing to work on Ratios.  Homework is due tomorrow.

SS:  Compare and Contrast.

Lillmars

Science: Students researched human impact on the environment today and tried to decide on a stance: are humans more helpful or harmful to the environment? We will continue research tomorrow-- and eventually write an argumentative essay including our research. No homework!

Social Studies: In class today, kids used their data and climate graphs to make inferences about their set locations as far as use of air conditioners, irrigation, crops grown, apparel, etc. No homework!