English -
Today we had a printing and sharing time with our final essays! Many students also started a review of key essay terms and concepts. We will review tomorrow & then have a short quiz on Thursday.
No Homework!!
Social Studies -
We read in Chu Ju's House & answered questions. We also watched a short clip on gender equality and had a discussion over whether students feel that boys and girls are treated as equals. Interesting conversations!! No Homework!
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Lillmars
Science: Today we continued presentations for the "Just Try It" experiments students completed at home. We will *hopefully* finish those tomorrow.
Social Studies: Today we continued presentations on China's population consequences. No homework!
Social Studies: Today we continued presentations on China's population consequences. No homework!
Mrs. Young
Math: Today we worked with PEMDAS for order or operations and exponents. I've asked that kids spend no more than 20 minutes on it tonight, but quality minutes. Done or not, that's it. Calculators are OK. Weekly math is due Friday, no calculators!
SS: Today we finished Chu Ju and started making notes for us to use on an assessment in the near future about China's views of boys and girls. No HW
SS: Today we finished Chu Ju and started making notes for us to use on an assessment in the near future about China's views of boys and girls. No HW
Monday, February 27, 2017
Lillmars
Science: We watched presentations for Just Try It.
Social Studies: We presented our consequence presentations.
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Social Studies: We presented our consequence presentations.
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SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we had a day to work on a variety of finishing touches and editing pieces for our research essay! Tomorrow we will finish up and print!! HW - IF you have quite a bit to do before you are ready to print, you should be working at home if at all possible!!
Social Studies -
Today we continued with the book Chu Ju's House. Students read some passages & answered some questions. We then discussed. No Homework!
Today we had a day to work on a variety of finishing touches and editing pieces for our research essay! Tomorrow we will finish up and print!! HW - IF you have quite a bit to do before you are ready to print, you should be working at home if at all possible!!
Social Studies -
Today we continued with the book Chu Ju's House. Students read some passages & answered some questions. We then discussed. No Homework!
Mrs. Young
Math: We quizzed over statistics today. Then got a head start on exponents. Weekly homework is due Friday. No Calculators!
SS: We continue to work our way through Chu Ju's House. No HW
SS: We continue to work our way through Chu Ju's House. No HW
Friday, February 24, 2017
SCHUITEMAN
English -
Today we read aloud in our book & then had a mini lesson on how to use easybib.com to create a bibliography page. Finally, students had work time to type, edit, or do their bibliography. HW- IF YOU ARE NOT DONE AT LEAST TYPING YOUR ESSAY, PLEASE FINISH THIS WEEKEND!!
Social Studies -
We watched CNN 10 News. We will continue our population study of China also.
No Homework!
Today we read aloud in our book & then had a mini lesson on how to use easybib.com to create a bibliography page. Finally, students had work time to type, edit, or do their bibliography. HW- IF YOU ARE NOT DONE AT LEAST TYPING YOUR ESSAY, PLEASE FINISH THIS WEEKEND!!
Social Studies -
We watched CNN 10 News. We will continue our population study of China also.
No Homework!
Lillmars
Science: Final reminder kiddos! Just try it write-ups and presentations are Monday (and will likely flow into Tuesday as well). Please be prepared to share what you investigated :).
Social Studies: We cut class a tad short today to make room for the "talk" given by Mr. Frens this morning. Parents, I believe a letter from Mr. Frens has been emailed to you in regards to the discussion had for all 6th graders today. No SS homework!
Social Studies: We cut class a tad short today to make room for the "talk" given by Mr. Frens this morning. Parents, I believe a letter from Mr. Frens has been emailed to you in regards to the discussion had for all 6th graders today. No SS homework!
Mrs. Young
Math: Weekly homework was due today! If you haven't finished the "finger spread" statistics and the "standing reach" statistics, please have those finished for Monday. Calculators are a necessity for this work. Find the mean, median, mode, range, IQR, make a box & whisker plot, and a dot plot.
SS: We are working through a story about China called, Chu Ju's House! Terrific story! No HW
SS: We are working through a story about China called, Chu Ju's House! Terrific story! No HW
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A MESSAGE HOME FROM MR. FRENS! THANK YOU!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A MESSAGE HOME FROM MR. FRENS! THANK YOU!
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Mrs. Young
In all classes today we address the idea of insubordination. There seems to be a lot of this lately. Trying to get us back on track a little bit.
Math: Today we worked with statistics of earthworms, mice and the size of our hands from thumb to pinky. Weekly homework is due tomorrow! No calculators!
Schuiteman
English -
Today we went to library for checkout, and then we continued working on our essays. Students kept typing & also worked on some self editing exercises if they were done. A few students started some peer editing as well! HW - If you are behind on typing (don't have intro & body typed) you should type at home if at all possible!!!
Social Studies -
Today we discussed our journal and China history worksheet to start. Then, we watched a video clip and discussed China's 1 child policy. Finally, we started a book that we will read certain parts of to get a better idea what life was like for one child in China. No Homework!
Today we went to library for checkout, and then we continued working on our essays. Students kept typing & also worked on some self editing exercises if they were done. A few students started some peer editing as well! HW - If you are behind on typing (don't have intro & body typed) you should type at home if at all possible!!!
Social Studies -
Today we discussed our journal and China history worksheet to start. Then, we watched a video clip and discussed China's 1 child policy. Finally, we started a book that we will read certain parts of to get a better idea what life was like for one child in China. No Homework!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Lillmars
Science: Hey all! We've been working this week on the start of our matter unit.
Reminder that Monday, Feb 27, our "Just Try It" experiments, write-ups, and presentations are due!
Reminder that Monday, Feb 27, our "Just Try It" experiments, write-ups, and presentations are due!
Schuiteman
English -
Today we worked on typing our essays and many students started working on their self check of their essay or making a cover. No Homework!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. Then, we continued our population study of China, including discussion on the history of China's population & their one child policy. No Homework!
Today we worked on typing our essays and many students started working on their self check of their essay or making a cover. No Homework!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. Then, we continued our population study of China, including discussion on the history of China's population & their one child policy. No Homework!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: We continue working with statistics. Today we found the mean, median, mode, range, and IQR of our shoe sizes along with creating a box and whisker graph. Pretty cool! Weekly homework is due Friday. No calculators.
SS: Today we started looking at the population density of China. No HW
SS: Today we started looking at the population density of China. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
English -
Today we read in our read aloud. Then, we worked on essays. Many students are typing their rough drafts. Some are still finishing writing.
HW-If you have not started typing, please work on finishing up the hand written rough draft!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then started a Population Study of China. We will look at patterns and discuss the positive and negative impacts of high population. No HW.
Today we read in our read aloud. Then, we worked on essays. Many students are typing their rough drafts. Some are still finishing writing.
HW-If you have not started typing, please work on finishing up the hand written rough draft!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then started a Population Study of China. We will look at patterns and discuss the positive and negative impacts of high population. No HW.
Monday, February 20, 2017
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we read in our read aloud, and then we worked on our essays. Students were working to finish up the completion of the rough draft & some started to type their rough draft. HW - Finish your rough draft if it is not done!!!
Social Studies -
Today we took on an Outdoor Action Day Challenge & went outside. We took a walk around the campus & then worked on trying to draw what an ariel map would be of our campus.
No Homework!
Today we read in our read aloud, and then we worked on our essays. Students were working to finish up the completion of the rough draft & some started to type their rough draft. HW - Finish your rough draft if it is not done!!!
Social Studies -
Today we took on an Outdoor Action Day Challenge & went outside. We took a walk around the campus & then worked on trying to draw what an ariel map would be of our campus.
No Homework!
Mrs. Young
Math: Introduced statistics today! Worked with Matthew Stafford's regular season pass completion yards. Weekly HW due Friday. No Calculators.
SS: Mapping the middle school. No HW
SS: Mapping the middle school. No HW
Friday, February 17, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: We are continuing our work with tables, graphs and writing conclusion statements. Weekly HW is due tomorrow. No calculators!
Ss: Today we are making cartograms. No HW
Ss: Today we are making cartograms. No HW
Lillmars
Science: Today was the last day students had in class to work on their "Ice Melt" lab write-up. If not finished in class, these are HOMEWORK and are due tomorrow!
Social Studies: Today in class, we watched CNN 10 and went over the population questions we have been working on. No homework!
Social Studies: Today in class, we watched CNN 10 and went over the population questions we have been working on. No homework!
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Lillmars
Science: We finished the experiment part of our ice melt lab.
Social Studies: We watched CNN 10 and finished population questions.
Social Studies: We watched CNN 10 and finished population questions.
Mrs. Young
Math: WE are continuing our work with rates, unit rates, graphing and tables. Weekly assignment due Friday!! No calculators.
SS: Today we will continue our exploration of population density. No HW
SS: Today we will continue our exploration of population density. No HW
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Young was out today! She will return tomorrow.
Math: Complete the packet from today if not finished.
SS: No HW
Math: Complete the packet from today if not finished.
SS: No HW
Lillmars
Today in Science, the students who were ready began their ice melt investigation. Many students were able to finish their data gathering. Students will have a chance to quickly finish this tomorrow.
Social Studies was spent watching CNN student news and researching about population. No homework.
Social Studies was spent watching CNN student news and researching about population. No homework.
SCHUITEMAN
English -
We read another chapter in our read aloud today. Then, students had writing time. We continued to write the body paragraphs of our essay. HW - IF you don't have AT LEAST 2 of your body paragraphs written, you have HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & discussed. Then, we did some reading and population questions. We discussed these questions as well. No Homework!
We read another chapter in our read aloud today. Then, students had writing time. We continued to write the body paragraphs of our essay. HW - IF you don't have AT LEAST 2 of your body paragraphs written, you have HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & discussed. Then, we did some reading and population questions. We discussed these questions as well. No Homework!
Monday, February 13, 2017
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Young is out of the classroom today and Tuesday!
Math: Finish unit rates, graphs and conclusion statements for Tuesday if not finished in class.
SS: We are continuing to work on Population Density. No HW
Math: Finish unit rates, graphs and conclusion statements for Tuesday if not finished in class.
SS: We are continuing to work on Population Density. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we shared good news & read another chapter in our read aloud. Then, students had a good chunk of time to work on writing their body paragraphs of their essay. No Homework!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then students completed some reading and questions about population density and distribution. No Homework!
Today we shared good news & read another chapter in our read aloud. Then, students had a good chunk of time to work on writing their body paragraphs of their essay. No Homework!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then students completed some reading and questions about population density and distribution. No Homework!
Friday, February 10, 2017
SCHUITEMAN
Parents - THANK YOU for coming to conferences!! It was GrEaT to chat with you all! If you could not make it to conferences, your child will be coming home with a letter and some updated reports. Please sign and return the bottom portion of the letter by next Tuesday the 14th. Thanks!
English -
Today we read in our read aloud. We reviewed what a good paragraph should have & then students had work time. They needed to work on their organizer if it was not approved yet. If the organizer was approved, then they had were cleared to begin writing. No Homework unless you are still one of the few that need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then we did a journal over population density. Finally, we discussed the journal questions. No Homework!
Have a GREAT weekend!!
English -
Today we read in our read aloud. We reviewed what a good paragraph should have & then students had work time. They needed to work on their organizer if it was not approved yet. If the organizer was approved, then they had were cleared to begin writing. No Homework unless you are still one of the few that need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then we did a journal over population density. Finally, we discussed the journal questions. No Homework!
Have a GREAT weekend!!
Mrs. Young
Math: We are still working with tables, graphs and plotting points. No HW
SS: We are working with Population Density. No HW
SS: We are working with Population Density. No HW
Lillmars
Science: We started our write up for the ice melt experiment.
Social Studies: We did our population journals.
Social Studies: We did our population journals.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Lillmars
Science: We worked on the paper towel lab if not finished its do tomorrow.
Social Studies: We studied the population of China.
Social Studies: We studied the population of China.
Mrs. Young
Math: We are continuing practice with tables, graphs and plotting points. Weekly homework is due tomorrow! No calculators.
Ss: Today we started our discussion of population density. No HW
Ss: Today we started our discussion of population density. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
English -
Today we went to the library for book checkout. Then, we read a little further in our read aloud. Finally, we worked on filling in our graphic organizer for our essay! We will begin writing tomorrow after a short review on paragraph writing! No Homework unless you have discovered you need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 for current events. We then did an activity to demonstrate population density & what it might be like to live in a low density area or a high density area. No Homework!!
Today we went to the library for book checkout. Then, we read a little further in our read aloud. Finally, we worked on filling in our graphic organizer for our essay! We will begin writing tomorrow after a short review on paragraph writing! No Homework unless you have discovered you need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 for current events. We then did an activity to demonstrate population density & what it might be like to live in a low density area or a high density area. No Homework!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: We are continuing to work with tables, graphs and plotting points using rates. Weekly homework is due Friday!
SS: Population history of continents and how we have grown. No HW
SS: Population history of continents and how we have grown. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we read another chapter from our read aloud. Next, we went over the standards for our research essay writing -- we discussed how to get a "3" and how to get a "4". Finally, they had a little time left to continue working on organizing their essays. No Homework!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. Then, we discussed conclusions from our maps yesterday. Finally, we started defining and looking at examples of population density. No Homework!
Today we read another chapter from our read aloud. Next, we went over the standards for our research essay writing -- we discussed how to get a "3" and how to get a "4". Finally, they had a little time left to continue working on organizing their essays. No Homework!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. Then, we discussed conclusions from our maps yesterday. Finally, we started defining and looking at examples of population density. No Homework!
Lillmars
Science: Today in Science the students had their last chance to collect data for paper towel strength. They spent the remainder of the hour working on the lab write-up with their partner(s).
HW: I went over information about the "Just Try It" (at home experiment) yesterday. These are DUE on Feb 27, and should have a completed experiment, a lab write-up, and a presentation.
Social Studies: We watched CNN 10 and continued discussing the population in China. No homework.
HW: I went over information about the "Just Try It" (at home experiment) yesterday. These are DUE on Feb 27, and should have a completed experiment, a lab write-up, and a presentation.
Social Studies: We watched CNN 10 and continued discussing the population in China. No homework.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Lillmars
Science: We retried our paper towel strength tests and will have our last trial time tomorrow.
Social Studies: We discussed the population of china and watched CNN 10.
Typed by Lily Klanderman
Social Studies: We discussed the population of china and watched CNN 10.
Typed by Lily Klanderman
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we read our book aloud, we went over some "plans" for essays to discuss if they would work, and then we started to make plans for the categories of our essays. Once we had a plan, we started sorting our research. Homework -- there are a few students who still need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then discussed the 12 largest countries in the world by population and by land area. We drew & discussed some conclusions about this information. No Homework!
Today we read our book aloud, we went over some "plans" for essays to discuss if they would work, and then we started to make plans for the categories of our essays. Once we had a plan, we started sorting our research. Homework -- there are a few students who still need more research!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and then discussed the 12 largest countries in the world by population and by land area. We drew & discussed some conclusions about this information. No Homework!
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Young is out of the classroom today.
Math: Weekly HW is due Friday. No Calculators!!
SS: No HW
Math: Weekly HW is due Friday. No Calculators!!
SS: No HW
Monday, February 6, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: We learned about tables, plotting points and graphs. Finished out sheet from Friday. This is due tomorrow. Finish tonight if not done. Weekly homework due Friday -- NO CALCULATORS
SS: We are continuing our exploration of world population. No HW
SS: We are continuing our exploration of world population. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Today we read Chapter 20 in our read aloud. We went over the sample essay activity. Finally, we completed a sheet that challenged us to look at if a variety of essay plans "worked". The goal is to get them thinking about what categories their research could be divided into.
Homework - If you need any more facts for research, you have to finish up tonight!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then we worked on a visual representation of what percent of the world population lives where. No Homework!
Reminder: Conferences will run tonight and Thursday night. We look forward to meeting with you!
Today we read Chapter 20 in our read aloud. We went over the sample essay activity. Finally, we completed a sheet that challenged us to look at if a variety of essay plans "worked". The goal is to get them thinking about what categories their research could be divided into.
Homework - If you need any more facts for research, you have to finish up tonight!!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then we worked on a visual representation of what percent of the world population lives where. No Homework!
Reminder: Conferences will run tonight and Thursday night. We look forward to meeting with you!
Friday, February 3, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: Today we got caught up on a few things from the week. We also reviewed changing numbers back and forth between fractions-decimals-percents, as well as putting fractions in lowest terms. No HW
SS: We looked at the population of the world over the course of history. No HW
SS: We looked at the population of the world over the course of history. No HW
SCHUITEMAN
English -
Today we read another chapter in our read aloud. Students did a reflection sheet to help prep for conferences. Finally, we looked together at a sample research essay. Homework - Do you have enough research?? Students in good standing have at least 15-18 facts!! Research should be done by Monday! Finish as needed this weekend!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. We then started population density & population distribution with a journal, a discussion, and a look at a map. No Homework!!
Have a great weekend! Go Patriots or Go Falcons!?!?! :)
Today we read another chapter in our read aloud. Students did a reflection sheet to help prep for conferences. Finally, we looked together at a sample research essay. Homework - Do you have enough research?? Students in good standing have at least 15-18 facts!! Research should be done by Monday! Finish as needed this weekend!
Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10. We then started population density & population distribution with a journal, a discussion, and a look at a map. No Homework!!
Have a great weekend! Go Patriots or Go Falcons!?!?! :)
Thursday, February 2, 2017
SCHUITEMAN
English -
Today we went to library for checkout & then we had our last day of research!!! Homework - If you need more research, you have until Monday!
Social Studies -
We watched CNN 10 (the kids love it & it is a good opportunity for current events)!!
Then, we discussed what the students found about their questions on world population.
No Homework!!
Today we went to library for checkout & then we had our last day of research!!! Homework - If you need more research, you have until Monday!
Social Studies -
We watched CNN 10 (the kids love it & it is a good opportunity for current events)!!
Then, we discussed what the students found about their questions on world population.
No Homework!!
Mrs. Young
Math: Today we were introduced to the cool world of "powers of 10". Such a fun number to play around with. No Homework. Another squares and cubes quiz is coming. If you haven't gotten a 100%, keep studying!!
SS: Today we looked at population from earlier history. Very interesting!!! No HW
SS: Today we looked at population from earlier history. Very interesting!!! No HW
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Mrs. Young
Math: Mrs. Young was out of the classroom yesterday and many, many problems were assigned by the substitute teacher. These are not due right away, but were problems we were planning to work on this week. I am planning to go over them Friday! Sorry for any confusion. Today we took a quiz, had time to work on the papers, and study our squares and cubes.
SS: No homework!
SS: No homework!
SCHUITEMAN
ENGLISH -
Students spent the time researching today!!! They may research at home if they are in need of more facts (we talked about that they should have at least 10 facts right now). Homework - ?Research if needed?
Social Studies -
Students worked on fact finding based on population questions. No Homework!
Students spent the time researching today!!! They may research at home if they are in need of more facts (we talked about that they should have at least 10 facts right now). Homework - ?Research if needed?
Social Studies -
Students worked on fact finding based on population questions. No Homework!
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