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!!

Young

Math:  Today we worked on square numbers.  Finish the sheet for tomorrow.  Do Not spend more than 1/2 hour max on the assignment!  Calculators are OK.

SS:  Today we analyzed pennies and dollars.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed the terms fiction & non-fiction as they apply to both reading & writing.  Then, students were given the assignment to write a "Summer Story".  This story can be fiction or non-fiction.  They had a brainstorm session & have started to write.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we shared our timelines with one another.  We also caught up on current events with CNN 10.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students reviewed evidence from yesterday's crime scene testing. They began planning their report on the murder mystery. We will continue working on these tomorrow. No homework!

Social Studies: Today the students presented their personal timelines. No homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took the Delta Screener.  Scores will be posted in PS as soon as I have the chance to put them in.  This is only one small tool we use to help understand each student as a math learner.  If you have questions, feel free to contact me.  "Powers" homework is due tomorrow!  Calculators are OK on this assignment.

SS:  Today we worked on better understanding the skill of "Analyze" and practiced as a class with a dime.  No HW today!  Anyone still missing their timeline or Coat of Arms MUST get them in ASAP!

Mrs. Schuiteman

My homeroom had some fun with a parachute today in Strong Start!  Ask your student about it!

English -
Today we had some work time to finish up with our 3 Values Activity.  Then, we did some sharing & decided on some class values.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we worked on finishing up our personal timeline.  Students will need to be ready to present these to a group tomorrow.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students tested and gathered evidence from the crime scene. No homework!

Social Studies: The students finished their timelines in class (or, they should be finished tonight for homework). Tomorrow, the students will present them to the class, so please be sure they are done and any artifacts/photos you wanted to bring are present!

Young

Math:  Today we worked with powers.  Students should finish their powers practice for Wednesday.  We are taking the Delta Math Screener tomorrow.  Calculators are OK on homework this time.  Notes under "Math Notebook Pages" on the right.

SS:  Today we finished and shared our timelines.  If not completed, finish for tomorrow.

Lillmars

Today in Science the students 1) finished their "______ the Scientist" poster for the front of their future Science binders, and 2) did a practice crime scene investigation.
No homework!

Lillmars' Social Studies: timelines will need to be finished in time to present them to your class on Wednesday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did an activity where students ended up narrowing down their top 3 values out of about 35 choices.  It was a challenge, but fun to see them go through the decision making process.  They ended our time writing or illustrating why their 3 had special meaning to them.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the history of the day 9/11.  We also spent a little time discussing Hurricane Irma.  Then, we worked on our personal timeline a bit.  No Homework!

SS - Young

Today we worked on our timelines with our personal 10 dates.  This was a lot of fun and we enjoyed telling a little bit of our life stories this way.  No Homework!  We will finish Monday and share with the class.

Math

Today we worked on finding patterns.  It was a lot of fun!  No homework today!  Play outside, spend time with family and friends, have some fun!

Lillmars

Happy Friday!

Today in Science, we continued our fictitious murder mystery to practice being scientists. No homework! 

Mrs. Schuiteman

Friday!  Yay!!  :)
What a fun first week getting to know fantastic students!!

English -
Today we did a writing assignment with the starter of "I wish my teacher knew..... ".  Students had to share 3 things in detail that they would like me to know about themselves.  This could be anything from personal interests/information to information about them as a learner to how they feel about school.  When they finished the writing assignment, they worked on finishing their "I Am..." hands and then did some reading.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we worked on setting up the intervals on our timeline & then we worked on making our timeline.  No Homework!

SS Mrs. Young

Today we started talking about the similarities between timelines and number lines.  You need 10 life facts about yourself, month, day and year if possible.  Tomorrow we will construct our timelines.  No HW tonight unless you have not yet gathered your 10 facts.  A few kiddos need to finish their coat of arms from class.

Math Mrs. Young

Today we really started working our brains.  Students have some review work with add, subtract, multiply and divide (2 sides).  If they didn't finish in class, they need to complete it for tomorrow.  Show all work.  No calculators!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for book checkout & discussed the 40 book challenge.  We set up our recording sheets for the year for the challenge.
Students will not get a lot of English homework this school year, but they should be READING AT HOME most nights of the week!!!  Please help them establish a time to read if they need a "nudge" to read on their own!!
No Homework!

Social Studies -
We discussed the current events of the natural disasters affecting parts of the US (fires out west & hurricanes down south).  Then, we talked about timelines - how to use them, what they are for.  Students will be creating a personal timeline with 10 events.
HW - Brainstorm events & get help with dates of those events if needed from home.

Lillmars

Welcome everyone!
We are getting back into the swing of things-- including filling out the blog :).

Today in Science, we started our murder mystery to help us practice being scientists. Students visited the crime scene and collected evidence that we will discuss further tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did some "chit chat" warm up.  We then reviewed adjectives & used our best, most sophisticated adjectives to describe ourselves in 5 words.  Students then completed an "I Am... " hand to put on our wall.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students watched & discussed CNN 10 news program.  Then, they worked on their Coat of Arms.  No Homework!

Schuiteman - Great First Day!!!

English -
Today we played bingo as a way to get to know one another.  We discussed a quote about being "the nice kid" and we did a quick journal about how we were feeling about the school year ahead.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
We started working on a coat of arms about ourselves.  No Homework!!

It was a GrEaT first day!!!  Looking forward to a fabulous year!