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!