Mrs. Schuiteman

Students participated in Fuel Up To Play 60 events and some Christmas themed activities this morning!! 

Have a safe, restful, fun break!!!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!! :) 

Looking forward to a great 2018 & a strong second half of 6th grade!!!

Young

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!  It has been my absolute pleasure to spend these months with your child and your family!  I look forward to 2018 and continuing our partnership!  Be safe and enjoy your time!

Math:  Today we took an online assessment/data gathering tool.  Then, we played.  We don't get a chance to let loose and just play very often!  No HW

SS:  Our culture cubes were due today!  Wow, were they amazing!  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to the library to checkout books (and students received an optional Christmas break bingo activity).  Then, we finished watching "A Christmas Carol" and discussed similarities and differences between the play and movie.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Students continued the activity today with the iPads to learn about how different cultures celebrate Christmas.  We discussed and shared at the end to wrap up.  No Homework!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we continued to watch "A Christmas Carol" and discussed comparisons on what we pictured in our mind for each ghost to look like while reading the play versus what each one looked like in the movie.  We will finish up tomorrow!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Students did an activity today with the iPads to learn about how different cultures celebrate Christmas.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we retested our geometry area.  We also reviewed our expressions skills for an online assessment tomorrow.  Finish review if not done in class.

SS:  Today we worked on our culture cubes.  Finish if not done in class.

Young

Math:  Today we took our assessment on ratios and rates.  Tomorrow, retest for geometry area.  Be sure your review is finished for tomorrow if you are retesting.

SS:  We continue to work on our culture cubes.  These are due Wednesday.  We will be working in class tomorrow also.  Yes, they may work at home if they are behind.  Link:  https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

Mrs. Schuiteman

All 3 groups had Strong Start this morning to start the day! :)

English -
Today we started the movie version of "A Christmas Carol".  We are watching one of the older, classic versions of the movie, and will be doing a comparison to the similarities and differences to the play.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we finished up our country presentations & we went to Mrs. Lillmars' class to present to others.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Review page due Monday!  Feel free to refer to the Math Notebook Pages on the right side of this blog if needed.  Calculators are OK.  Quiz Monday!

SS:  We turned in our Kolkata packet and started our Holiday Culture Cubes.  They may work on this outside of class if they choose.  These are due Wednesday!  Link to research:
https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a holiday themed mindful minutes.  Then, we finished reading the play "A Christmas Carol" together.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & continued our research and presentation design for our selected country's culture.  No Homework!!

Have a great weekend!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students did their initial self-created investigation and lab write-up (sort of like a science pre-test). Tomorrow we will finish these up and begin learning about each step to these lab write-ups. No homework!

SS: We watched CNN10, a short video clip about Vikings and then began creating a culture collage. Students were asked to put their name and 10 descriptive words/pictures about their own culture on a paper. We will finish these tomorrow. No hw.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time.  Then, we continued reading "A Christmas Carol" together.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, and then we continued our research and work on our selected country's culture.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we finished Kolkata.  If you didn't finish, you need to finish tonight in order to turn in tomorrow.  After tomorrow, it's late.  Also, Mrs. Y introduced our Holiday culture project.

Math:  Today we finished our rates and ratios packet.  Due tomorrow if not finished in class today.  Geometry review is due Tuesday and we will requiz then.

Young

SS:  We continue our exploration of Kolkata.  These packets will be HW tomorrow if not finished in class.  Optional to work on them tonight.

Math:  We are continuing to work on our rates/ratios packet.  We will be collecting these Friday!
     Also, many students need to retest geometry area.  They received their quizzes today as well as a review sheets to refresh their skills.  We spent a large chunk of class reteaching and asking/answering questions.  Fingers crossed for better results Monday as we re-quiz then.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we defined a classic in literary terms.  Then, we introduced "A Christmas Carol", selected parts, and started reading the play version.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then selected countries for a research culture project we will work on the rest of the week.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students took an oil map assessment to end our "One Land" unit. Tomorrow we will start our unit on creating investigations/lab write-ups. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students FINALLY finished the Samoa video and then worked with a partner to read a couple sections from our online textbook. No homework!

Snow day!!!

Young

Mrs. Young is at a workshop today!

Math:  Spend about 20 minutes working on the ratio packet.  This will be due later this week, but we will be working on it in class for part of the time daily.

SS:  We are learning about Kolkata.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a warm up review of text features, we went over the summarization exercise from our article on Friday, and we checked our vocabulary pre test.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched a special edition of CNN 10 about the plastic problem in the Pacific Ocean, and then we did an observation activity and discussed stereotyping.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students watched a demonstration about how the Hawaiian volcanoes were formed. They wrote a 7-part journal entry explaining how the demo worked.

No homework, but the students were told they could use a disposable water bottle starting Weds in class. If they don't bring one in, I have plenty they can borrow. If they do want to bring one in, it should just be a standard sized one (16.9 ounces) if possible.

Social Studies: The students wrote about the "young immigrants" we learned about last week. Then, we finished watching the Samoa video clip from last week. No HW.

Lillmars

Science: Today, the students learned about "hot spot" volcanoes and how this rare phenomenon has formed the Hawaiian islands. Then, we watched a Bill Nye video about earthquakes. No homework!

Social Studies: Students watched CNN10, finished their "Young Immigrants" research, and watched a video clip about Samoa. No homework!

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY BEE

If you are interested in participating in the National Geography Bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society, you can check out information and practice questions at this link:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today/

This is open to all 5 - 8 graders and takes place on January 9 starting at 3:00 PM.  Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend to watch and support their child!  IF you have any questions, Amy Striegle is our coordinator!  She is a 7th grade SS teacher!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a winter themed mindful minutes exercise.  Then, students worked on a summarizing exercise with the article, "Swarms of Terror" that they read yesterday.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We watched the Friday edition of CNN 10, and then we worked on our individual culture collages.  No Homework!!

Have a great weekend!  Stay warm!!

Young

SS:  Today we began examining culture.  No HW

Math:  We continue to practice rates and ratios.  Side B (below) for tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout, we discussed the text feature assignment, and then we read the article called, "Swarms of Terror".  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, and then we brainstormed some ideas for a personal culture collage.  Finally, we started working on our culture collages.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students watched a couple video clips about plate tectonics, wrote a journal entry explaining a couple ideas, and they created a demonstration of how the new sea floor is made with their table groups. No homework!

SS: The students watched CNN10 and then continued working on the young immigrants assignment from yesterday. No homework!

Young

Math:  Finish Unit rates for tomorrow.

SS:  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed the text features in informational text & and did an exercise with an article that had many of the text features in it.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed our history reading from yesterday & then we completed a vocabulary activity over the word culture.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students worked with an interactive website about plate tectonics and types of boundaries. No homework!

Social Studies: Students watched CNN 10 and heard about tomorrow's activity of "meeting" a few young immigrants from around the world. No homework!

Young

I'm glad to be back, though we did need some reminders about how to behave when we have a guest in our room.😮

SS:  Today we finished our discussion about early settlement of the US, as well as the discovery of a clovis point in 2013.  On to culture tomorrow!!!  No HW

Math:  Today we worked on getting familiar with ratios.  HW:  finish 5.1B - Not Mrs. Lillmars class!

Young

Mrs. Young is out today.

Math:  Basic skills review from chapters 1 - 4.  Homework depended on how well students worked during class.  May vary by class.

Ss:  Map skills and map reading practice.  HW depended upon work time effort/behavior.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Students completed a pre-test over standard RI.6.2 (Summarizing an informational article).  Then, those that needed time continued working on their argument assessment.  Some students had some reading time.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
We finished and discussed the activity about young immigrants.  Then, we did a little reading on the history of migration & movement.  No Homework!

Young

Mrs. Young is out of school ill today!

Math:  Quiz over area.  No HW
SS:  Articles on social studies topics.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a short mindful minutes time and then we had a final in-class work time on the argument writing assessment.   Some students may need to finish on Monday during homeroom time. 
No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then we worked on wrapping up the young immigrant activity.  No Homework!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Lillmars

Science- today the kids finished plotting volcano locations (using their latitude and longitude). They began plate tectonic stations and will finish these tomorrow.

Tomorrow, the students will also be taking a data analysis assessment. This is to use as baseline data to see where the students are with using graphs and data lists to answer a question. This will be the first time we have done an assessment like this, so there are no expectations at this point :).

Social Studies- the students watched CNN10 and read through some cards with different situations described. Their task was to decide if there was a push or a pull factor present, along with identifying what the factor was. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout and then we continued our work on our final argument assessment writing.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then we worked from the website to "meet" some young immigrants and take some notes.  No Homework!

Young

Mrs. Young is out sick today!

Math:  Work on the review ~ quiz tomorrow.

SS: Today we read some SS magazines and answered questions related to it.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today all 3 groups used the morning to work on the argument writing assessment!!  Students received a new topic with new documents & started working on their new writing piece!  I am SO PROUD of how hard the students worked and how serious they were about using their skills and knowledge to complete this task!!!!  We will continue this work in English tomorrow.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the video clip we watched on American Samoa & then students started doing an independent web activity on young immigrant experiences.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we worked on identifying a location in early US history based on clues.  No HW

Math:  We spent our time this morning working on an English assessment.  However, students did have homework from yesterday that is due tomorrow (we've spent several in-class days on them already so there shouldn't be much left)!  Checklist of due assignments for Thursday:
     1. Geometry project that was assigned November 17!
     2. Each of the three geometry practice sheets posted (2 from Monday and 1 from Tuesday).  The Tuesday one is challenging and each child may struggle differently with this one.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a final rating on our argument writing by standard, which helped us also review the standards.  Students completed a question card to ask any final questions they had on the writing -- we addressed these individually.  Finally, we went through a preview of the assessment that we will start tomorrow.  HW - BRING HEADPHONES TOMORROW IF YOU CAN!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the Migration Data from yesterday and shared conclusions.  Then, we watched a 60 Minutes video clip on the island of American Samoa.  We will discuss push/pull factors tomorrow!
No Homework!

Young

Math:  We are continuing to practice our area.  Finish project for Thursday!  Three practice sheets also due Thursday (most are finished).  Review on Thursday for quiz Friday!

SS:  Today we did some writing over our Young Immigrant questions/research.  Then we started trying to identify a mystery location.  No HW

Young

SS:  Today we used out time together to wrap up a few loose ends from before break.  No HW

Math:  Today we went over our missing work list.  If your child has more than two missing/late/incomplete assignments for November, you will be getting an email from me today.  Then we worked on area practice.  Project has to be finished outside of class and is due Thursday!  No other HW today!
These are the papers we are working on thru Wednesday!  Then review Thursday ~ quiz Friday!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students began discussing HOW the tectonic plates move. No homework!

Social Studies: Kids shared their city map assessments with their group members and had a partner check their written directions. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students did one more round of peer feedback, and then we looked at some argument writing examples.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched & discussed CNN 10.  Then, we looked at some world migration data & worked on drawing conclusions with the data.  No Homework!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

Today the students did 3 rotations in the morning with Thanksgiving related fun activities.  Then, we all participated in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Team's Turkey Trot and active events.  

No Homework over the long weekend from me.  

Have a very safe and happy Thanksgiving!!  

Among many other things, I am thankful for great kids and families in Hamilton to work with each year!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we completed gratitude journal #12 & had some writing time.  Then, we did a self checklist and a peer feedback exercise.  HW - Writing must be done by tomorrow if not done at this point!

Social Studies -
Today we watched a double dose of CNN 10 per the students' request, and then we went over the push & pull migration activity from yesterday.  No Homework!!

Remember we are doing the Turkey Trot outside tomorrow!!  Come prepared!!

Young

SS:  Today we finished our exploration of Young Immigrants.  No HW

Math: Today we worked on our Geometry projects.  Due date changed ~  Not Tomorrow!  Will reschedule after Thanksgiving break.  No HW

DRESS WARM TOMORROW FOR THE TURKEY TROT!  We will be outside and it is expected to be CoLd!

Please encourage your child to finish the net couple days strong!  We are seeing a rapid decline in behavior!  Everyone needs a break, but we have much to do before we get one!

Young

SS:  We continued working on our Young Immigrants research. No HW

Math:  Re-quiz for three standards from last week.  Not everyone is re-quizzing, only those who earned less than a 3 the first time.  They have to finish the practice to re-quiz.
We are also working through a geometry area project - due Wednesday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we completed gratitude journal #11.  Then, we reviewed the introduction and body of the argument writing piece and went over how to write the conclusion.  Finally, students had work time to complete their writing.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed push and pull factors and did an activity to practice identifying them.  Also, students applied their knowledge to their life & Michigan.  No Homework!!

Reminder - there is half day on Wednesday!!  We will be outside for a portion of that morning!!  Check the latest weather & plan clothing accordingly!!  :)

Lillmars

Science: Today the students worked on a continental drift packet. They cut out landmasses and tried to arrange them as they were during Pangaea (according to fossil evidence). They glued their shapes down and began answering questions. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students worked through map skills stations. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
First, we completed gratitude journal #10 and we did a short mindful minutes.  Then, we worked on our argument writing -- students worked on their intro and the body of the piece.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10,  and then we defined 4 words that will help with our next chapter about migration of people and ideas.  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!!

Young

SS:  We finished our create a city.  If they didn't finish, they should get tone over the weekend.  Then we started an online  experience with stories of Young Immigrants.

Math:  Today we finished our geometry packets ~  If not done, finish over the weekend ~ we've been working since Wednesday on these.  Then we started a geometry-based picture project.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, we finished the poster presentations and then color coded a map of fossil and landform evidence. No homework (unless the color coding wasn't finished).

Social Studies: Today we watched CNN10 and finished working on our city maps. The students began the writing portion of this assignment when their map was done. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had library checkout, completed gratitude journal #9, and then focused on our argument write.  Students finished up their organizers as needed & then some started with introduction writing instruction.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we completed and discussed the map skills stations, using our map skills and knowledge of different kinds of maps.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we talked about migration and push/pull factors.  No HW

Math:  We continue working with area of shapes.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today the students finished their posters with evidence of "one land". We started presentations and will finish them tomorrow. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students watched CNN10 and continued working on their city map. No homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students continued working on their "evidence of one land" posters. They will hopefully finish these up tomorrow and begin presenting to their classmates. No homework!

Social Studies: The students continued working on their city drawings! No HW!

Young

Math:  We worked on geometry area today.  No HW

SS:  Finished our cities and started migration.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we completed gratitude journal #8, then we reviewed our writing standards.  Finally, we went over graphic organizer choices, chose one, and worked to complete it to get set for our writing draft.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we shared out our city we created if we wanted to, then did some map skill stations.  No Homework!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we completed gratitude journal #7.  Then, we finished up our debate and delivered closing statements.  Finally, we started going over the writing standards that students will be assessed on for argument writing.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 for current events.  Then, we discussed the many different types of maps.  Finally, students had time to work on their create a city assessment.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students went through some of Alfred Wegener's evidence that at one time Pangaea (the supercontinent) existed. They began categorizing the evidence on a poster with a partner. No homework!

Social Studies: The students watched CNN10 and practiced using their compass rose. No homework!

Young

SS:  We worked on our cities and writing that goes along with it.  No HW

Math:  We took a quiz, cleaned out our math "debris" and started geometry notes.  No HW

Young

Math:  Reviewed for a quiz tomorrow!  Finish for Tuesday!  (Movie Info for #14:  Movie ticket for student = $8 each and popcorn is X dollars each).

SS:  Today students worked on their cities. 
will finish tomorrow.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

Today we all had "Strong Start" and played a fun game outside!!

English -
We had our debate on "Should school bullies be treated as criminals?"!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Students worked on finishing up their "Create a City" project with their written statements. 
No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today we did an academic vocabulary review. No homework!

Social Studies: The students watched CNN10 and then created their own compass rose. No homework!

**A reminder than we plan to be OUTSIDE for first hour-- Strong Start!**

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did our Friday mindful minutes, then we continued with our debate.  Groups finished up their planning and then we started with opening statements.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 to catch up on current events.  Then, students worked on their Create a City project.  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!

Young

SS:  We finished our Michigan map exploration.  No HW

Math:  Distributive Turkey due!  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time.  Then, we completed our 4th gratitude journal.  Finally, we discussed the debate, organized into groups, and started to plan out the opening statements and main points our groups want to make.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the Michigan map assignment, and then students were given information for a "Create a City" assessment that they will complete to bring together many of the map skills that we have discussed.  They had time to start on this assignment.  No Homework!!

Young

Mrs Young was out of the classroom today.

Meth should finish the "turkey" for tomorrow.
No SS homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we wrapped up the documents & selected the side of the argument we are on.  Then, students had to identify the documents that support their side.  HW- STUDENTS NEED TO SHARE THEIR LETTER WITH SOMEONE AT HOME & GET IT SIGNED!!  

Social Studies -
Students did a question and answer activity using the Michigan Maps.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

What a fabulous morning we had to spend in Saugatuck! We had a great time! Here are a couple of the beach art creations. The kids had a chance to play, be creative, zoom in on nature, and enjoy the peaceful (and beautiful) surroundings.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -  We did not meet for English today since we were at Saugatuck Dunes State Park this morning!  Ask your student about the trip!!  We had some really creative beach art & students made some fantastic observations in the woods!  No Homework!

Social Studies - Today we discussed the sights & observations on our field trip.  Then, we reviewed the 5 Themes of Geography as they applied to our field trip today.  Finally, we did a rough draft of a city we will create for an assessment that we will work on later this week.  No Homework!

Young

Wow!  What a wonderful day at Saugatuck State Park.  Beautiful weather and the kids were great!

No math due to field trip.  Finish yesterday's sheet for tomorrow.

SS:  We are learning about scale and how to use the map of Michigan.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we started our gratitude journal.  Then, we went over documents 3 & 4.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we played a "buried treasure" game with a latitude and longitude activity.  No Homework!

**Reminder:  We are off to Saugatuck Dunes State Park tomorrow morning for a field trip..... please layer clothing!  Coats, hats, and gloves are needed!  Old shoes and/or boots preferred!!  Come prepared!!**

Young

TOMORROW WE ARE HEADING OUT TO SAUGATUCK DUNES STATE PARK IN THE MORNING!  DRESS FOR COLD TEMPERATURES!  HAT, GLOVES AND COAT!

Ss:  Today we practiced latitude and longitude.  No HW

Math:  Today we learned how to create equivalent expressions.  Then we started to work through 12 practice problems over previous math skills to keep ourselves fluent.  Finish these 12 problems for Wednesday.

ATTENTION PARENTS

This morning, we had an opportunity to have our girls meet with Mrs. Goodman (counselor) to discuss friendships, including friends v frenemies.  Our boys also met with her to discuss how to make and keep friends.  This is a good conversation to continue at home.  Many of our kiddos are struggling with being good friends, as well as how to accept when a friendship ends (or should end).

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science the students shared their slideshows with their progressive pictures of their ecosystem. They shared what data they collected and the conclusion they discovered. No homework!

Social Studies: The students watched CNN10 and then practiced being global citizens by researching a country in Africa to teach their classmates about. No homework!

Young

SS:  Today we looked and the Map of Michigan and examined the features present on a real map.  We practiced some of our map skills with these, including learning to fold them (haha).  No HW

Math:  Today we quizzed over verbal models, substitution, and parts of an expression.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time.  Then, we went over Article #1 & #2 in our documents.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, then we discussed a Map Key or Legend.  We practiced some of our direction and map key skills in groups using a Michigan map.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science the students did their final ecosystem data collection. They finished their slideshows with their pictures, shared them with me, and completed a graph of the data collected during our field study. No homework!

Social Studies: The students watched CNN10 and practiced latitude and longitude.

Young

SS:  Today we finished our map review.  Started talking about map scale.  No HW

Math:  Today we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow.  Review packet due tomorrow.

Lillmars

Science: Today, the students learned the rules/procedures to the game "Oh, Deer!". We will be playing this game soon. It requires going outdoors, so, as the weather gets cooler, please be prepared. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and completed some latitude/longitude vocabulary. No homework!

Young

SS:  We worked on getting caught up on a few of our unfinished assignments AND we started working on a general map skills review of things we've already covered.  NoHW

Math:  Today we worked to review for a quiz Friday!  Finish the review for Thursday's class!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we define a few terms that helped us clarify our question we will examine for our practice argument write:  Should school bullies be treated as criminals?
We then did a "gut write" to put down our initial response before reading our documents.  Finally, we started reading document #1.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the compass rose a bit & practiced giving directions to one another.  Then, we talked about and did a work sheet about map scale.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we finished our compass rose and notes on latitude and longitude.  No HW

Math:  Today we continued working on our sheet from Monday and the sheet below in order to practice our verbal models.  HW finish both sheets (most people finished in class or Homeroom).

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had a little Halloween fun with a story where students created the sounds, a following directions activity, and a mad lib (with parts of speech review).  With a little time left, we looked at our argument writing question.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & worked on creating a compass rose.  No Homework!

**Have fun tonight in whatever you choose to do!  If you are out and about, please be super safe while trick or treating!!**

ATTENTION ENTIRE TEAM!!!

TOMORROW'S TRIP TO THE SAUGATUCK DUNES STATE PARK HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO NEXT WEEK, TUESDAY DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS.

Young

SS:  We finished simple graphing and worked on our compass rose.  Latitude and Longitude practice tomorrow.  No HW

Math:  Today we worked on verbal models.  This can be tough.  See notes under the math note page on the right.  Assignment below ~~ put in 20 - 30 minutes ONLY on this assignment.

Lillmars

Science: Today, the kids checked their ecosystems and filled in their data collection sheets. They took an updated photo and uploaded it to their slide show. No homework!

SS: In Social Studies, the kids watched CNN10 and answered some questions about tools geographers use. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we passed back & went over scores for the summary, characterization, and vocabulary assessments.  Then, we did a journal & discussion over our rules and consequences that we have both at home and at school.  This activity was a kickoff to our argument writing question we will begin together next time.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched Tour the World again at the request of the students.  We reviewed our vocabulary with a worksheet.  We then added compass rose to our vocabulary & discussed its purpose.  Students were given some directions for starting their own compass rose.  No Homework!!

Young

SS:  Today we continued working with the idea that graphing and latitude/longitude are the same.  No HW

Math:  We worked with substitution today.  Most kids finished the sheet.  If not finished in class, finish for Monday.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students finished their "working agreements" posters in their ecosystem groups. Then, they continued working on the jaguar population math we started Wednesday. No homework!

Social Studies: Students watched CNN10, watched another "zoom" video clip, and began reading about geographers and the tools they use.

**Reminder: We will be going outside several times next week. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the cold weather. Also, you may want to consider extra clothes, socks, shoes, etc. in case you get wet outdoors!**

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes activity.  Then, we took our vocabulary quiz.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we caught up on current events with CNN 10.  Then, we used our latitude and longitude coordinates knowledge to play battleship.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout.  Then, we discussed the vocabulary examples from the movie & did a review activity.  Vocabulary Quiz is tomorrow!  HW - Study if you feel you need to!

Social Studies -
Today we did a latitude and longitude lesson.  Students had to use coordinates to locate countries on Earth.  No Homework!

Young

SS: We are working with our global grid.  Tomorrow we will do some graphing review before working with coordinates on the globe.  No HW

Math:  T-V-COE-CON  Yes, that's what we are studying!  Ask your child what this means!  We worked with these terms today and checked it before class ended, so NO HW - Hooray!!!

Lillmars

Science: Today we checked our ecosystems outside. Please remind kids that we will be going out to check most days, so please be prepared for the weather. Summer is over :).

We also began writing our "working agreements" in our groups. No homework!

SS: Today the students looked at the pages of the picture book called "Zoom". They also watched a couple video clips with the same idea-- zooming in on a spatial scale. No homework.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science we did journal entry #4 in our science notebooks. We also started a math activity about jaguars. No homework!

SS: We watched CNN10 and discussed how flat maps are inaccurate. No homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we finished our movie that we used to review vocabulary terms.  We will discuss tomorrow and take a quiz on Friday.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we defined the terms latitude and longitude, discussed how they were measured, and talked about how to use a grid.  No Homework!


**Your student has a note coming home today about a field trip next week.  The note is to serve as informational so that you can help your student plan to dress for the weather & so that you know where we will be. :)  No chaperones are needed.  Below is the information that is in the note:

Saugatuck State Park Field Trip

Throughout 6^th grade, one of our goals is to give ALL students outside learning experiences in each season.  For our fall outdoor experience, we will be headed as a team to the Saugatuck State Park for some activities.  There is no cost for this experience, but wanted to inform you that your student will be off campus for this trip in case you needed to plan accordingly for appointments, etc. 

Who:  All 6^th graders in Lillmars, Young, and Schuiteman Homeroom

What:  Trip to Saugatuck State Park

When:  Tuesday, October 31^st  from 8:00 – 10:45 a.m.

             

We will be outside the entire time!!  Please dress for the weather!

Young

Math:  Today we took a decimal quiz and also took notes over the names of the parts of an expression.  No HW -- Enjoy the dry weather!!

SS:  We looked at our spatial perspective in preparation for studying our world grid tomorrow.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Yikes! It's too wet to go out and look at our ecosystems today! Instead, we did a review game and took an academic vocabulary quiz. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and tried to wrap a ball with paper. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we started a movie in order to review vocabulary terms we have talked about thus far this school year.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we took a "tour" of all of the countries in the world.  Then, we kicked of a study of map features.  Today we did an activity called "Zoom" that focused on zooming in and out on details.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we finished with our ball/globe and map comparison.  No HW

Math:  We are working on a review of decimal operations!  Decimal quiz tomorrow!!  Finish review tonight!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes, cleaned out folders (much needed!), and talked a little vocab review. :)  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We did a folder clean out, discussed the pros and cons of a globe vs. a map, and watched CNN 10.  No Homework!!

Hopefully, your student enjoyed our Fuel Up to Play 60 Event today!!

Reminder, no school Monday for teacher professional development.

Have a GrEaT weekend & enjoy this beautiful weather!!!  😎

Young

REMINDER:  NO SCHOOL MONDAY!  TEACHER IN-SERVICE

Math:  Today we continued to work on word problems using decimal operations.  Finish 1 - 7 for Tuesday!

SS:  No SS today!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time.  Then, students had time to continue working on their summary and characterization assessment.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students read a section of text about the tools geographers used.  We looked at a variety of map projections and discussed the issues with each.  Finally, we talked about how the size of certain places is actually different than what is projected on a map sometimes.  No Homework!

**Reminder:  Tomorrow (Friday) is a half day with a 10:45 dismissal.  Students have a Fuel Up to Play 60 event & should dress ready to move.  Also, Monday there is no school for students.**

Young

Math:  We are working on word problems for decimal operations.  No HW

SS:  We are working on covering a ball with paper.  No gaps!  No overlaps!  This will lead into a discussion about map making, how do you make something round, flat without distortion?!  No NW

Young

Math:  Today we worked with decimal division.  Finish the problems for tomorrow, no calculators!!

SS:  Today we worked with why we study geography.  We got into groups to wrap a ball.  We will begin this tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on completing our summary and characterization assessment with the story "The Loser".  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed our challenge of wrapping a ball with paper yesterday.  We started to tie this in to map projections and how/why geographers have created different projections.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took a quiz on adding and subtracting decimals.  We then began working with multiplying decimals.  HW is to finish the multiplication problems - no calculators!

SS:  Today we looked at why we study geography.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed all of our terms, and finished our discussion on how the assessments will be graded.  Students had an opportunity to ask any final questions.  Then, they got started by reading the story of "The Loser".  Students had an option to read alone or listen to a read aloud version.  This story is what they will use for their characterization and summary assessment which will be completed tomorrow.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students did a group challenge today.  They had to attempt to wrap a ball with paper without overlapping.  This is an introductory activity to discussing map projections.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students took an assessment covering two standards (1- developing and using models to show knowledge, 2- construct, use, and/or present a written argument supported by observable evidence and scientific reasoning to support or refute an explanation or a model for a phenomenon).

After the assessment, the students heard about our assigned mini-ecosystems we will be observing over the next couple weeks.

Social Studies: We continued discussing what geographers do. No homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students did a couple more academic vocabulary words, watched a video about how 14 wolves changed the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem, and reviewed class terms and content with a game of "5 second rule". No homework!

Social Studies: Students read an article about what geographers do. No homework!

Young

Parents still needing to schedule conference times, my Tuesday is full.  My Thursday still has some openings.  Please call our main office to schedule at (269)751-4436.

Math: Today we took a quiz on dividing fractions.  We then reviewed adding and subtracting decimals.  Finish the Puzzle Time 2.4 for Tuesday!!  No Calculators!!

SS:  Today we worked with our definitions of geography.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over some examples of summary & characterization, talked about what the assessment was going to look like this week, and talked about what it takes to score a "3" (meet the standard).  We will start the assessment tomorrow by reading a new story.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 for our dose of current events.  Then, we reviewed why we should study geography and went over two vocab words:  geographer and global citizen.  No Homework!!

**Just a reminder:  Conferences are Tuesday & Thursday this week.  You will meet with your child's homeroom teacher, and they will share information from all of the core classes with you.  If you still need a time, please call the office to sign up!**

Lillmars

Science: the students filled out a conference reflection form and then chose between playing a review game or making a piece of art. No homework!

Social Studies: The students wrote a CNN 10 connection and then talked about geography. No homework.

Young

Math:  Today we re-quizzed over GCF and LCM.  We also worked on a review for a quiz over dividing fractions next week.  Finish the review sheet titled "2.1 - 2.3 Quiz" for Monday.

SS:  We looked at some Human Geography items to see if we can determine why it is where it is on the earth.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes exercise and talked about the parts of our brain that benefit from taking time to "relax" our stressors.  Finally, we prepared some conference information with student reflections.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 to catch up on the day's current events.  Then, we watched a video & did some reading about why geography should be studied.  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students wore necklaces to resemble different pieces of an ecosystem. Together, we talked through and created a food web with a ball of yarn, connecting ourselves to our classmates and their necklaces. No homework!

Social Studies: Today we defined geography. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time.  Then, we had our Hope pre-teaching student read the book The Giving Tree to us.  Finally, we did one last practice summary (before the assessment next week) on the book.  While students were writing the summary, myself & our Hope student circulated to give any pointers and feedback to the students.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we did a reading exercise called, What is Geography?  Then, we started discussing the concept of looking at situations through different lenses.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we continued working with our dividing of fractions, including word problems.  Dividing Fractions & Mixed Number sheet due tomorrow!  No calculators!  Notebook pages to the right may help if you get stuck!

SS:  Today we finished our 5 Themes country writings.  We also drew the world from memory to see what we know and what we could label.  Very fun!  No HW

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

If you haven't signed up for conferences yet, the link is below.  Be sure to sign up with your child's homeroom teacher only.  That teacher will talk with you about all of their subjects!  See you next week!
Conference Sign-Up

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed our terms & then practiced characterization with a story.  Students had to identify if the characterization was direct or indirect and provide their proof.  This is the same activity they will do as an assessment next week.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the two types of geography - Physical & Human.  We took some notes on topic as well.  No Homework!!

*** Conference sign ups are available online or by calling the middle school office.  Information was in the recent Hamiltonian that came home via email.  Please only sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.***

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students research the Great Lakes food web. No homework!

Social Studies: The students watched CNN 10 and finished their "Generate Arguments" assessment, detailing whether or not they would choose to live in the country they researched. No homework!

Young

Math:  We are continuing to practice fraction, whole #, and mixed # division.  No HW  A group of students will be requizzing on Friday for GCF and LCM.  Practice problems are available.

SS:  We continued to work on our 5 themes country writing piece.  Some finished and some will still be writing tomorrow.  It is not coming home until completed and scored.  No HW

Young

Math:  We worked on how to divide fractions (including whole numbers and mixed numbers).  I've asked that each student give me 20 solid minutes of work on their practice problems sometime today!  No calculators.

SS:  Today we started writing on our 5 Themes and countries.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed the compare and contrast activity the students completed on two readings yesterday.  Then, we completed work in our academic vocabulary books over 3 terms that will be used in our next set of reading skills:  characterization (direct & indirect), text evidence, and inference.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we caught up on current events.  Then, we discussed a couple facts about the articles that students read on Monday.  Finally, we did a world sketch from memory & defined the term geography.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we started working with dividing fractions using models.  HW is to finish for tomorrow.

SS:  Today we worked to understand the idea of "generating arguments" and how it relates to our learning target.  No HW -- tomorrow we will begin a writing using our country research to "generate arguments".

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout and did a peer feedback exercise with our summaries we wrote yesterday.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the Equator activity from yesterday & then we worked on our argument writing about our place that we researched.  No Homework!

*** Remember Art Prize is tomorrow!!  Think ahead about comfortable walking shoes, layers for inside and outside comfort, and your lunch!!! ***

Young

Math:  Today we continued working to practice our multiplication of fractions.  This was a 5th grade learning target, but in order to move into dividing fractions, we needed to revisit multiplying them first.  No HW

SS:  Today was the last day of in class research for our country 5 themes.  Anything not complete should be done on their own.  They will need this for some writing next week.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students studied a pond water food web and then practiced making example food chains for a similar ecosystem. No homework!

Social Studies: Students used their country research to answer a writing prompt for a describe/explain score. No homework!

**Artprize field trip is tomorrow! Think ahead, dress in layers, and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Young

Math:  Today we continued practicing multiplying fractions.  Finish Puzzle Time tonight.  We will also be checking our prime multiplication of the numbers 1 - 50 from a couple weeks ago.

SS:  We are continuing to research our country's 5 Themes.  Students may work on this at home if they wish. 

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students discussed the difference between food chains and food webs. We watched a Bill Nye video and filled in some notes to end the hour. No homework!

Social Studies: Students finished their country project research today. This research needs to be in class, done, tomorrow. Students that haven't finished in the last 4 hours of research will need to complete it at home/HAWKS as homework.

Young

Math:  Today we took a quiz on GCF & LCM.  We also reviewed how to multiply fractions.  No HW

SS:  We started researching for our country 5 Themes project.  Students may work at home, but it is not yet homework.

Lillmars

Science: Today in class the students did more academic vocabulary and then played a review game. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students continued and finished their research for the country they chose for their country project. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the rules for a quality summary.  Then, we used our "Tuesday of the Other June" story to practice using an organizer to plan a summary & to write a model summary.  We talked about a 6th grade level of quality summary and how to meet that standard.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We completed a vocabulary page about our standard of "Generate Argument".  Then, we worked on developing an argument about whether or not we would recommend living in the country we researched.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we continue to work on identifying and completing GCF and LCM word problems.  Quiz tomorrow!  No HW

SS:  Today we talked about our country project with the 5 Themes.  5 Themes Flip Books due!  Will start our research tomorrow.  No HW unless the flip book is not turned in.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we finished reading "Tuesday of the Other June" and identified the types of bullying, the HA-HA-SO strategies.  We shared those with each other along with our predictions.  Finally, we started discussing the key elements of a 6th grade quality summary & discussed the key events of the story to include.  No Homework!!!

Social Studies -
Today we had a final work day to research the country we selected.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students worked through a checklist of tasks to complete. This included finishing the aboitic vs. biotic paper from yesterday, adding proficiency scales to our science notebooks, and finishing ecosystem poster presentations.

Social Studies: Students continued researching their chosen country.

No homework!

Monday:
Science: Students will hunt through a Ecology Kids Discover magazine for answers to questions. No homework!

Social Studies: Students will read through two current event articles in a junior scholastic magazine.  They will answer questions from the articles. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did our "Mindful Minutes" exercise!  Many seemed excited to be doing this again.  So fun to try something new!  Then, we worked on reading "Tuesday of the Other June" and writing our predictions while reading.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We worked on our research for our country that we selected yesterday.  No Homework!!

Have a great weekend!!

Young

Math:  We finished our LCM practice and started to work on some tasks within the classroom to reinforce our abilities with GCF and LCM.  No HW

SS:  5 Themes of Geography flip books are due Monday.  See grading rubric below.  Finish over the weekend if needed.

Young

Math:  Today we learned about LCM (Least Common Multiple).  No HW

Ss:  We are working on our 5 Themes of Geography Flip Books.  Due Monday!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for book checkout.  Then, we returned to do the words prediction & summary in our vocabulary booklets (these are review, but we talked about 6th grade requirements for each).  Then, we started reading the story "Tuesday of the Other June", which we will read and practice the during reading strategy of prediction. 
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we selected countries and started doing some research about our country!  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science the students compared biotic and abiotic factors in several ways. They will have some time to finish their work tomorrow. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students started their country projects! Within the project, they will find examples of the 5 themes of geography for their chosen country. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we shared & discussed our empathy maps.  Then, we did an academic vocabulary page with the word empathy.  Finally, we watched a few video clips to reinforce what empathy is, how we can improve at showing it, and why we should care about becoming more empathetic towards others! 
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we caught up with CNN 10 & some current events.  Then, we read aloud a book and applied the 5 Themes to what we read.  No Homework - except be thinking of a country you are interested in for our 5 Themes country research project!

Young

Math:  We finished up our GCF work and organized the rest of our math notebooks.  No HW -- Have a great evening!!

SS:  Working on our 5 Themes of Geography flip books -- due Monday, October 2!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students presented their posters for features that can be found in all ecosystems. These will be scored and entered into PowerSchool. No homework!

Social Studies: The students continued working on their flipbooks. We also discussed the county project they will start tomorrow.

**If you have outdoor/gardening gloves you would like to bring for tomorrow's courtyard cleanup, please do!*

Young

Math:  We worked on our GCF papers.  Due tomorrow.  Calculators are OK.  Please don't spend more than 30-ish minutes on the whole thing.  If it takes longer, we still need to work on it.

SS:  We are working on our 5 Themes flip books.  Students have the rubric that outlines how it will be graded.  These are due Monday, October 2.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on our empathy mapping.  Students had a common student scenario & had to work in a small group to identify what that person is thinking, seeing, saying, doing, feeling, and hearing under the circumstances.  Then, we shared out and discussed.  We are really working on thinking about others and showing kindness & empathy.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students had time to work on their 5 themes flip books.  Then, we read a Berenstein Bears story & attempted to apply the themes to the story.  No Homework!

Here's to hoping this is our last really warm day!!  The kids have been troopers!! 

Lillmars

Science: Today the students had time to finish their ecosystem features poster. We will present these tomorrow.

Social Studies: The students had a read aloud of a picture book to practice identifying the 5 themes, and then we worked on our flipbooks. No homework.

Young

Math:  Today we worked on Greatest Common Factor (GCF).  Students have a sheet of 12 word problems.  They need to solve for the GCF using one of our strategies AND illustrate the answer using a picture (we modeled this in class).  For each problem.  Calculators are OK.  Notes on how to do it are under the math notebook link to the right.  Due tomorrow

SS:  Today we assembled and started working on our 5 themes of geography flip books.  These are due Monday, October 2!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students continued working on their "features of all ecosystems" posters. We will continue and finish these tomorrow-- and the kids will share them with their classes on Wednesday.

Social Studies: Students continued working on their "5 themes of geography" flipbooks. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed the 5 types of bullies and the 6 strategies for victims & bystanders.  Then, we talked about if we feel that bullying in a problem in our school -- I appreciate the honest conversations we had.  Finally, we started to discuss a very important word -- EMPATHY!!  Tomorrow we will continue an activity we started today.  No Homework!! 

** Parents:  I rarely give English homework, but students should be reading at least 20 minutes most nights instead!!!  Reading practice = reading growth!**

Social Studies -
Today we worked on our 5 Themes Flipbooks.  No Homework!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindfulness exercise to start our time together.  Then, we went over some strategies to use for victims or bystanders of bullying.  Students then did some drawing of definitions.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then students worked on their 5 Themes flip books.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Worksheet problems 26 - 44, students may skip numbers 29, 30, 31, 32.  No calculators.  Don't spend more than 30 minutes total trying to finish.

SS:  Today we presented our 5 themes hometown information.  We then started assembling our flip books for our flip book project.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today the students finished up journal #2 in their science notebooks and began researching for their first science project. The topic: what are factors found in every ecosystem? We will continue working on this Monday. No homework!

Social Studies: Today we started the 5 themes of geography flipbook. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to the library for checkout.  Then, we finished up presentations and notes over types of bullying.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10.  Then, we finished our notes and discussion about the 5 themes of geography.  Students started to create a flip book for the 5 themes.
No Homework!!

Young

Math:  We continue working with our factors.  Section 1.4 numbers 1 - 25 are to be completed by tomorrow's class.  Calculators are OK.  Math notes can be found on the math notebook page (link on the right).

SS:  We have been researching our hometown and how the 5 themes are represented.  Students are creating posters for this.  Posters will be presented in class tomorrow.  HW:  Finish if needed.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students began discussing the ecosystem of a salmon. We watched a couple video clips, brainstormed in a group, researched a tad, and began writing a journal drawing and writing about a salmon's ecosystem. In the journal, they are asked to use all 5 of our science academic vocabulary words we have defined so far. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students did their first academic vocabulary word for SS: analyze. After this, we worked on 5 themes of geography flipbooks. No homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students filled out a biome pyramid and then continued academic vocabulary review. No homework!

Social Studies: The students continued discussion/work on the 5 themes of geography. No HW.

Young

Math:  We worked on finding factor rainbows and factor trees, as well as how they relate to prime factorization.  No HW

SS:  We are working on looking into the 5 themes of our hometowns.  Fun information.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today student expert groups started presentations about different types of bullies.  After each presentation, we took quick notes on each type.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we talked about MR. HELP as a way to remember the 5 Themes of Geography.  Then, we discussed specific local & MI examples of each theme.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we went over our review in class and worked on assembling some parts of our math notebooks.  No HW

SS:  Today we started considering our hometown and how the 5 Themes fits into it.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

Today my homeroom enjoyed a game of "Storm the Castle" at Strong Start!!  Ask your student about it!

English -
Today we discussed feeling safe in school & its impact on our learning.  We defined the terms:  bullying, bully, and victim.  Then, we read about different types of bullying.  Students are in groups to become an "expert" on one type -- they are planning a quick presentation to teach the class about the type.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we reviewed the word analyze by looking at details in a picture.  Then, we started discussing the 5 Themes of Geography.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science the students reviewed the data they collected on our nature walk yesterday. We did one more academic vocabulary term and played a review game with the four words we have done so far. No homework!

Social Studies: Today we started the 5 themes of geography. No homework!

Young

Math:  We worked through a review of our skills so far this year.  No calculators were used!  Most students finished!  If you didn't finish, please finish tonight.  No calculators!  Show all of your thinking!

SS:  Today is Constitution Day!  We watched CNN10 and tried our hand at some Constitution trivia.  Then we put the preamble in order (we learned it last year) and worked on its definition.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

Hello Monday!!!
I hope you were all able to enjoy some of the beautiful weekend weather!!

English -
Today we had some work time and sharing time to wrap up our summer story writing.  Then, we completed a journal in regards to how safe students feel in school & if they believe safety impacts the ability to learn.  We will use this discussion to springboard into our 1st official unit where we will be reading & writing about bullying.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we did activities that centered around a celebration of Constitution Day.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we worked on our PEMDAS sheet from yesterday.  If you didn't finish, it is due Monday!  NO CALCULATORS!

SS:  We continue to better understand the 5 Themes of Geography!  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we took the first SRI of the year!!   This test will help us to see where students are at after summer & will help us to goal set where we would like reading scores to soar to this school year!
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10.  Then, we did an academic vocab activity with the word Analyze.  No Homework!

Have a fabulous weekend!!  Enjoy the beautiful weather we are supposed to have!!!

Lillmars

Science- Today in Science, the students 1) turned in their Felix Final Analysis 2) put together their science binders (to be left in the classroom) and 3) prepared for their first journal entry.  No homework!

Social Studies- The students started talking about observation and perspective with an activity called "face of a penny". No homework!

Have a great weekend!

Young

Math:  We introduced (reintroduced) Order of Operations - PEMDAS.  No HW

SS:  We defined the 5 themes of geography.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science the students worked on the "Felix Final Analysis". These concluding reports are DUE TOMORROW and are homework if they weren't finished in class.

Social Studies: Students watched CNN 10 and finished presenting their timelines. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we shared a few book recommendations with one another.  Then, we went to library for our checkout time.  Finally, we worked on our Summer Story writing assignment.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we did an activity with a penny that centered around getting students to think about how to analyze.  We then worked on our academic vocabulary sheet for the word analyze.  No Homework!!