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!!