Thank you and farewell!!!

It has been my greatest honor to work in Hamilton for the last 21 years.  I have had many students, siblings and parents over the years!  Though my husband and I will leave the school family and community of Hamilton, you will be forever part of our hearts!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Mrs. Young

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Groups worked on movie trailers today.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we read in Refugee & then worked on newscasts.  No Homework!

** We also had market day & a final all 6th grade Strong Start day!! What fun!! **

Young

Math:  Today we took our final assessment for the year.  Whoot Whoot!  We will go over the "dragon" review tomorrow in class.

SS:  We finished our presentations today.  Whew.  Last day of social studies today!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Students worked on their movie trailers!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
We continued in our read aloud & students worked on their newscasts.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  We spent time today graphing and answering questions.  Quick quiz over this tomorrow.  Chinese New Year packet will be checked tomorrow.

SS:  We are finishing our presentations today.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students handed in book club work for a grade & then started work with their groups to create a movie trailer of their book.  These will be presented on Thursday! 

Social Studies -
We continued in our read aloud & students worked to record newscasts.  These will be shown in class on Wednesday.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Statistics projects are due today!  We still have math work to do next week.  The days of the last week being "blow off" days are history!  You're growing up!!

SS:  Global Issues projects are due at the start of the hour Monday!  Presentations are in Google Slides and must be shared with me at ayoung@hamiltonschools.us.  Graphic organizers will be collected when class starts.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had a share out time about our characters in our books.  Then, students had reading time for the second half of their book.  They were tracking character feelings and traits displayed while reading.  Finally, we went over instructions for work time tomorrow (I will be out).
HW - IF A STUDENT STILL NEEDS TO FINISH A STORY, THAT IS HOMEWORK!  :)

Social Studies -
We read from our read aloud book & then had time to work on our newscast group project.  No Homework unless a student is planning to bring props. 

Young

Math Statistics Project is due by the end of the class period tomorrow!  We have been working on these for 2 weeks.  Yes, you can work on it at home.  Yes, calculators are OK.

Social Studies Project is due Monday at the start of class.  We have been working on this for more than two weeks.  Yes, you can work on it at home.  Graphic organizer and slides must be completed.  Follow the directions on your "directions sheet".  See below.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had a 15-20 minute work time for students to finish up work for book clubs or work on stories as needed.  Then, we had a short mini lesson on what the book club meeting should look like.  Finally, students had a book club meeting.  HW- WORK ON STORY IF NOT DONE.... REMEMBER FRIDAY IS IT!! 

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter in our read aloud & then groups worked on newscasts scripts.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Statistics project due Friday!

SS:  Social studies Global Issues Presentations and graphic organizer due Monday!

YES, they can work on both of these at home!!!!!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a short mini lesson on tracking character's feelings and character's traits in a story..... students will practice this in their book club reading & notebook. 
Then, students had reading time & some used time for story work.
HW - BE READY FOR BOOK CLUB MEETING TOMORROW &
ALL STORIES NEED TO BE HANDED IN BY FRIDAY!!!

Social Studies -
We read in our read aloud & then got with our groups for brainstorming & script writing for our newscasts.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took an interim assessment over the number system.  Students are also working on completing their statistics projects which are due Friday.

SS:  We are working on our global issues presentations and graphic organizer.  Both are due Monday, 6/4!

***PLEASE NOTE:  If your child will be leaving early for summer vacation please make contact with his/her teachers ASAP!  All classes have a lot still to complete before the end of the year.  Next week is not an unimportant week in any of the classes.

Young

Math:  Statistics projects due Friday, June 1!

SS:  Global Issues graphic organizer and presentation due June 4!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library one last time this school year & checked to be sure our accounts were clear.  Then, students received book club books & met with groups.  Finally, they had reading time for their first half of their book club book.  We will meet on Wednesday first thing!  Have the reading done.  Also, please work on stories if you still need to!! HW- STORIES ARE STILL NEEDED FROM SEVERAL STUDENTS!!

Social Studies -
Today we read Refugee & then we created groups for our final project.  Groups started brainstorming.  No Homework!

Young

Field trip to the Dunes today was a huge success!  What gorgeous weather!!!

Math:  No regular class today - statistics calculations and graphs due tomorrow

SS: Working on our Global Issues research today!  Projects start June 4!  Graphic Organizers due June 4!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had our field trip to the Saugatuck Dunes, so we did not meet for English.  What a great time at the dunes!  We enjoyed a beautiful morning, great company, and fantastic behavior! :) 
HW - CONTINUE WORKING ON STORIES AS NEEDED!

Social Studies -
Today we read from our book & we started our final project for the year -- students will use some of the topics we have discussed/learned about & create a news show for the class to watch.  Today, students will brainstorm and begin a plan.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had part of the hour for story work.  We also spent some time "book shopping" for a book club book & formed groups.  Our last "unit" of the year will be some time spent reading & sharing with each other.  HW - CONTINUE TO WORK ON YOUR STORY!!!

Social Studies -
Today we read in Refugee.  Students also worked on their Global Problems writing.  Finally, we did a brainstorm of all of the topics we have discussed this school year.  This will prep us for a fun final project! :)  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took the 7th grade delta screener.  This test covers 6th grade skills.  Students are also working on completing the rough draft of their statistics calculations and graphs.  These rough drafts are due Friday!  Calculators are OK.  Directions for each calculation can be found in their math notebooks.

SS:  We are working on our research project.  See Tuesday's post for pictures of the directions sheets.  Project Presentations will begin Monday, June 4!  If you are leaving early for summer, see Mrs. Y ASAP!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we took the end of the year SRI!  If time allowed, students worked on stories as well.  HW - KEEP WORKING ON STORIES!!

Social Studies -
Today we read from Refugee and worked on our Global Problem writing.  No HW!

** Don't forget.... we have a field trip to the Dunes on Thursday!!  Dress for walking & being outside all morning! **

Young

Math:  Today we worked through the different graphic representations of our data (dot plot, box plot, etc.).  Projects are due 6/1/18!

SS:  We are working on our Global Issues projects.  See pics of requirements below.  Graphic Organizers and presentations are due 6/4/18!  If you are leaving early for summer break, please let Mrs. Y know ASAP!  Yes, you can/should work on this outside of class.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on stories!!  Today was our last full in class time to work.  Students will have shorter amounts of time here and there to work & homeroom times.  HOMEWORK - They should also be working at home at this point.  Goal:  Hand the story in by Friday! 

Social Studies -
Today we read in Refugee and worked on our Global Problems writing.  No Homework!  We will continue writing tomorrow.

Young

Math:  Today we took the Delta for 6th grade (testing 5th grade skills) for the final time.  No HW

SS:  Today we looked at our project and started to decide what topics we wanted to do.  Students are allowed to work on this outside of class.  Presentations begin June 4!!  See links on the right side of this blog under Global Issues Links.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students continued to work on their stories!!  They are working so hard!!  We are hoping to wrap these up early next week!  Please feel free to work on them this weekend! 

Social Studies -
We read Refugee & then continued our work on our Global Problems research and writing.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we continued looking at statistics and how to calculate the various parts.  Kiddos are having fun coming up with a statistical question and surveying their peers.  They should have completed their survey of 10 - 20 6th graders, and calculating the mean, median and mode of their data for Monday.  Most are finished with these steps.

SS:  Today we took a closer look at what adults in our lives think the most important global issue of the day is.  We also finished our look at 8 global issues in recent years to determine if they are global or not and why.  Being able to back up our decisions with fact is extremely important to our upcoming project.  No HW

Young

Math:  Today we started working on our statistics project.  What is a statistical question?  How do you calculate mean, median, mode, range, IQR, and MAD?  Yep, that's what we are doing right now.  Wow!!  Students need to finish collecting their data today!!!

SS:  We are continuing to look at what makes an issue a global issue.  We will begin a project next week.  Students need their completed survey tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English - No regular English class today due to the math MSTEP!  Students can always continue working on their stories at home.  I am hoping to start seeing some of these turned in Friday, Monday or Tuesday! 

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter from our read aloud & then worked on our global problems research. 
No Homework!

Young

Math:  No class today!  We took the math MStep instead!

SS:  Today we started talking about globalization.  We will start a project next week where kiddos can research a global issue.  Expect to see a survey coming home about what you think a global issue is. 

Young

Math:  Today we reviewed mean, median, mode and range.  We also went over how to calculate the Mean Absolute Deviation and Interquartile Range.  Lots and lots of statistics talk.  There will not be math class tomorrow due to MStep testing.

SS:  Today we did Math during social studies due to strong start class during 1st hour.  Tomorrow we will begin talking about globalization.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we continued our work on our stories!!!  Keep going!!

Social Studies -
Today we read Refugee & then continued work on our research for our global problem writing.  No Homework!

Young

Mrs. Young was out of the building today!

Math:  We are practicing statistic calculations (mean, median, mode and range).  Tomorrow we will learn how to calculate IQR (interquartile range) and MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation) as well as talk about different graphic representations for statistical data.  Wednesday is the math MStep!  Only two tests this year.  Please try to ensure your child is in school Wednesday morning.  It is easier on them to take it at the regularly scheduled time.  Thank you!!

SS:  Today we read about India and some of the issues facing the people who live there.  NO HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Students continue to work on self editing & typing their stories.  HW- Continue working on stories at home if at all possible. 

Social Studies -
Today we continued with the next chapter in our read aloud book.  We also each started looking into some information about our selected global problem.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today our polyhedra were due.  They turned out amazing for 2 weeks of work.  We also finished up our quizzes over volume and surface area.  No HW

SS:  No SS today - we had our last day of swimming.  Social studies resumes next week.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a short mindful minutes to relax us before spending the rest of our time working on our stories.  The goal today is to get as close to done with a first draft as possible & begin typing if at all possible.  HW - Keep writing if you need more time!

Social Studies -
Today we read another couple of chapters from our read aloud.  Then, we discussed our list of global problems & selected one each to learn more about.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we had ELA MSTEP which altered our overall schedule.  Students can always work on their stories!!

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter in our read aloud.  Then, we brainstormed a list of "global problems" and started talking about our next assignment.  No Homework!

Young

Today was M-Step English Language Arts testing.  Regular class schedule was altered. 

Math polyhedra are due tomorrow.  Hard to imagine we've had these for a little over 2 weeks already!!  The kids are doing an awesome job.

No SS = swimming

MRS YOUNG’S CLASS WILL BE SWIMMING TOMORROW AFTERNOON!

Mrs. Schuiteman

What a productive and fun half day!! 
Students did a great job participating in a Fuel Up to Play 60 event - a Hawk Walk & some games!  Then, they took a math quiz and worked on their stories!!  Keep writing!  I am getting excited to "publish" and read these stories!   HW - Write more if you need to!

Young

Today's schedule was a little different because of the half day!  Students took their math quiz over volume, had swimming, and worked on their English stories.  They could work on their stories on their own at home if they have time.

Young

I am seeing an increase in students not completing their assignments or using class time well.  We have a very long way to go to get to June 8, and A LOT of math to still cover.  Please remind your child that summer break is a long time from today and they still have a job to complete.

Math:  We checked our word problem packet and students got a review for their two quizzes coming this week ~ surface area and volume.  They should complete the portions of the review they feel they need the most practice on.

SS:  No SS this week due to swimming.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we continued to write, write, and write some more! :)  Students who were ready did a self revise/edit, and a few started to type.  HW - Continue to write if needed.

Social Studies -
Toady we read another chapter in our book.  Then, we discussed our positive and negative thoughts on urbanization, which led to discussing global problems.  No Homework!

Young

Hooray!  We had a very successful first day of swimming!!!!!  Way to go!  Everyone did an amazing job!!!

Math:  Today we worked on finishing our word problems over surface area and volume.  We started these Friday and worked all day today.  Try to finish for tomorrow if you have any left over.

SS:  Today's SS was replaced by swimming.  There will not be SS all week.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the proficiency scales for the writing -- students now know what it takes to get a 3 & a 4 for each standard.  Then, students had the rest of the time to write!!  HW - Write more?

Social Studies -
Today we read from our read aloud & we watched 2 videos that led to some discussion on the positive and negative things that come from urbanization.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we spent time writing, writing, writing!!!  HW - Write for a bit if you feel it is needed!

Social Studies -
We discussed the cartoons, which led us to the definition of urbanization.  Then, we continued in our read aloud.  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!!

Young

Math:  We began working through a packet of word problems.  Remember, when in doubt, draw it out!!!  Calculators are OK.  Not homework but they may work on it.  It will be due Tuesday.
They may also work on their polyhedra which must be done by Friday, May 11.

SS:  We wrapped up our discussion of Urbanization and Mega Cities today!  Did you know that a Mega City holds over 10 million people?  Wow!  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library to return, renew, & checkout books as needed.  Then, we returned to the classroom & worked on our stories.  Keep writing!  No HW, unless you feel you want/need to work on story some at home.

Social Studies -
Today we read another couple of chapters in Refugee.  Then, students did the cartoon analysis that we did not get to yesterday on the blog.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we worked on finding area.  Finish 8.4 for Friday!  Work on your polyhedra.  Would like all polyhedra finished by May 10 (Next Thursday).

SS:  We will finish Urbanization today and tomorrow.  Next week we will begin looking at globalization and what makes an issue a global issue.  No HW

MRS. YOUNG'S CLASS WILL BE SWIMMING NEXT WEEK.  A NOTE WENT HOME EARLIER THIS WEEK.  STUDENTS NEED A SWIMSUIT (APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL), TOWEL AND GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Young

Math:  Today we worked to finish our volume investigation.  Then we worked to complete our polyhedra.  Students could work on their polyhedra outside of class.

SS:  We had strong start today so we used our SS time for Math.  No SS HW.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed reminders of resources students have for incorporating dialogue and figurative language into our stories & then students had a good chunk of writing time.  No Homework unless you have not started writing!

Social Studies -
Today we continued in our book Refugee.  Then, students took a little time to share and hang up art drawings.  Finally, students did an activity where they analyzed cartoons for the meaning.  This will lead us to our discussions on urbanization.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed resources to use to improve our word choice and descriptions.  Then, students worked on finishing up brainstorms and starting stories.  No Homework, unless your brainstorm is not finished! 

Social Studies -
Students worked on their art vocabulary drawings while I read aloud from our new book.  We are loving it!  No Homework!

Young

SS:  We are wrapping up our Urbanization discussions.  No HW

Math:  Today we explored volume.  We also got our polyhedrons to work on.  Remember, Color, Cut, Crease, Construct!!  No homework but you can work on your polyhedrons if you like.

Lillmars

**My class is swimming during 1st hour this week. So, we will watch CNN10, but will not work on additional social studies topics until next week. **

Science: Today in class, we watched a Bill Nye video about the water cycle and discussed terminology. No homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a quick mini lesson over ideas for how to start our stories & when to change to a new paragraph in story writing.  Then, students worked on brainstorming sheet or started writing if already approved.  HW - Continue work on brainstorm if not finished!

Social Studies -
Today we started a new read aloud - Refugee by Alan Gratz.  Then, we continued work on our art drawings of the terms urban, suburban, and rural.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for check out & then we worked hard on story brainstorming.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We had an awesome week at swimming!!  Social Studies returns on Monday!

Young

SS:  Today we continue our discussion about the causes and effects of urbanization as a global issue.  NO HW

Math:  We are practicing finding surface area of prisms and pyramids by working through a practice packet.  This is not homework, but they may work on it if they choose to.  We will continue working on it on Monday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today, we did a warm up game -- Guess where I am?  Students had to tap into their descriptive powers to describe a location with detail.  Then, students had a little time to begin their story brainstorming. No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We continued with swimming today!  One more day!  I am so proud of the growth I have seen & the participation efforts of ALL of my homeroom students! :)

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we shared & discussed the elements we found in our picture books yesterday.  Then, students were "officially" introduced to their story writing assignment & some parameters were discussed.  Next up, brainstorming!!!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
No SS due to swimming!  I am so proud of how well the students are doing!!

Young

Math:  Oops!  We didn't get to the #6-17 yesterday, but we did start it today.  Finish for Thursday!!!

SS:  We are continuing to work on our ideas of what Urbanization is and how it impacts the world.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science we did a lab with metal washers and water. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and did a natural resources mining activity with chocolate chip cookies. No homework!

**Lillmars' homeroom: We start swimming next week! Start gathering your stuff to be ready for Monday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

We had another great day in swimming!! :) 

English -  Students enjoyed a picture book on their own or with a partner & then had to apply the story elements, figurative language, and genre knowledge we have gained from the past few weeks.  If they finished early, they had time to work on their figurative language mini poster.  :)  No Homework!!

Social Studies - No class due to swimming.  Students did have time to work on their urban, suburban, and rural drawings in homeroom today though.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we finished making nets and finding surface area.  We moved on to finding the surface area of a shape instead of a net.  Finish problems 6 - 17 for tonight.

SS:  Posters due today!  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed dialogue, figurative language, and story elements.  Then, students had an opportunity to reflect and rate themselves on these skills.  This is good communication for me, so that I know how they feel about using these skills as we begin our narrative writing.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
We will not be doing Social Studies this week due to our swimming time. 

** Schuiteman Homeroom students did a great job listening and participating in the first day of swimming!  Come with your needed items tomorrow too! :) **

**Reminder that Wednesday is our last 2 hour delay of the school year!**

Young

SS:  Urban, Suburban and Rural posters are due tomorrow.  Most kiddos finished in class today.  There will not be additional time in class to work on these tomorrow.

Math:  We spent time today creating nets of shapes and assembling the shapes.  Tomorrow we apply this to finding the surface area of shapes.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students did 4 academic vocabulary terms and then created a drawing displaying the meaning of one of the terms. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and started talking about natural resources. No homework!

Young

Math:  Today we started to explore surface area by wrapping Jenga blocks to create a net.  No HW

SS:  We are continuing our poster work.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout, played a game to practice figurative language, and organized who will create what figurative language sample for our classroom.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we worked on our suburban, urban, and rural art project.  No Homework!!

I will be at a conference on Friday!  Students will have work days in both English and Social Studies on a few different activities.  There will not be homework in either class. 

Schuiteman Homeroom:  REMEMBER SWIMMING STARTS MONDAY!! Come prepared!!

Young

Math:  Today we took the last of our quizzes over inequalities.  NO HW

SS:  We are continuing our work on our urban, suburban, rural posters.  Though they can be worked on outside of class, they are not homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on our learning of figurative language by using music and video clips to identify the types through examples.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we started our art connection for our vocab words.... students brainstormed and started their drawings for our urban, suburban, and rural understanding.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took the first of two quizzes over inequalities.  No HW

SS:  Today we worked on our poster project over urban, suburban and rural.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a dialogue practice sheet as a warm up.  Then, we started our instruction on 7 different types of Figurative Language.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we finished Chu Ju's House.  Then, we did a brainstorm session and rough draft for an art piece we will create to illustrate urban, suburban, & rural communities.  No Homework!!

Young

SS:  Today we are beginning our exploration deeper into urbanization and preparing for a poster creation project.  More info to come.  No HW

Math:  Today we continued to review inequalities for quizzes Wednesday and Thursday.  Finish review tonight if not done in class.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on the 5 different types of dialogue -- we took notes, created samples, and completed an activity with a group.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, read another chapter in our read aloud book, and completed some vocabulary terms with samples to start on our next topic - urbanization.  No Homework!


** Schuiteman homeroom begins swimming next week Monday!!  Even though the weather outside is frightful, students will need to be looking for a swim suit and towel to be ready for next Monday! **

Young

Math:  We are reviewing inequalities for quizzes on Wednesday and Thursday.  Finish the practice titled, "Quiz 7.5 - 7.7" for tomorrow.

SS:  We finished up our discussion of natural resources today.  Tomorrow, we begin Urbanization.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we took a little time for mindful minutes.  Then, we read the picture book Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon and applied our story element knowledge to the book.  Finally, we started making observations about our next piece of learning for story writing - dialogue.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we did a mining activity with cookies!!  Ask your student about it!  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we continued working on our word problems.  No HW
     You can practice inequalities here  Jeopardy Labs Inequalities

SS:  Today we mined for coal.  Then we ate it.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout.  Then, we finished our story elements notes by going over how to develop settings & types of conflict in stories.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter in our read aloud & discussed.  Then, we went over our Natural Resources article and connect some of it to our knowledge of Michigan and to population in general.  No Homework!!

Young

Math:  Today we practiced working with inequalities in word problem form.  We will continue working on these tomorrow.  No HW

SS:  We are continuing our work with Natural Resources looking into Michigan's resources.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the notes from the website activity yesterday, then we started notes over important story elements and what writers need to know to create them!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we read a little more in Chu Ju's House.  Then, students read an article about natural resources and answered some summarizing questions from the article.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we looked at our attempts at adding and subtracting inequalities.  Then we tried multiplying and dividing them.  Finish 7.6B for Thursday.

SS:  Today we continued working with our new vocabulary related to natural resources.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students did an interactive on the computer to go over story elements & a few new vocabulary words.  We will follow up on this tomorrow.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we read another section in Chu Ju's House & then we worked on vocabulary words in relation to natural resources.  No Homework!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students did a final practice of their cup commercial and we began presentations. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and continued to read Chu Ju's House. No homework!

Young

Math:  Today we worked with solving inequalities and graphing the solutions.  Finish 7.6 Practice A for tomorrow.

SS:  We spent today talking about and working with Natural Resources.  Eventually we will focus in on Michigan's Natural Resources.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did some writing and sharing about our Spring Break.  Then, we did some review of genres & an introduction of story elements using the game of Kahoot.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 to catch up of a few world events.  Then, we caught up with Chu Ju in a chapter of our read aloud.  Finally, we started to work on a few new vocabulary terms. 
No Homework!

Young

Welcome Back!  Hope you had a chance to recharge for the final push.  9 weeks!  Wow!

Math:  We started to look at inequalities today.  Finish the packet for tomorrow -- NO CALCULATORS ON ANY PORTION!

Ss:  Today we reviewed population from before break.  We started to talk about natural resources.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout and had a "read in" day!  Students did great & seemed to enjoy the time!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we wrapped up population density with a demonstration and read from our book.  No Homework!

** Tomorrow morning we will be participating in Fuel Up to Play 60 events as a group & then doing an activity that will give the students input on some school improvement for next school year!!**

Have a wonderful, safe, fun Spring Break!!  See you in April! :)

Young

SS:  We are wrapping up our discussion of population.  No HW

Math:  Today we are trying to find out who stole the Easter Bunny's chocolate eggs using math review concepts.  No HW

NO POST TOMORROW AFTER OUR 1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL.  HAVE A SAFE AND RELAXING SPRING BREAK.  SEE YOU BACK APRIL 9!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we finished up genre presentations!  Remember tomorrow is our read in!  You may bring something cozy to read with and a good book to read.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed population density and distribution.  No Homework!

** We are almost there!  If you plan to leave early, please report absences to the office! **

If you are planning to start spring break early and your child(ren) will not be in school Thursday or Friday, please call our office ASAP to excuse their absence.

Thank you!!

Young

SS:  Today we continued our work on Population Density.  NO HW

Math:  Today we quizzed over independent and dependent variables.  We also began a Crime Scene Investigation Puzzle about the crime of stealing Easter eggs.  This is a skill review.  Due end of class Thursday.

Lillmars

Science: Students did a mid-project reflection and learned the criteria for their upcoming advertisement. We will continue working on these tomorrow. No homework!

Social Studies: We watched CNN10, read the rest of Chapter 2 in Chu Ju's House, and talked about population density. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Students received essay grades today!! :)  Then, they had a little work time on presentations.  Finally, we started giving presentations. These will continue tomorrow.... come prepared!!

Social Studies -
Today we read in Chu Ju's House and completed some journal questions regarding population.  No Homework!!

Young

SS:  We are continuing our work on population today with activities surrounding population density.  No HW

Math:  Today we quizzed over writing and solving equations.  Our review for tomorrow's part of the quiz is due today.  Tomorrow we quiz over independent and dependent variables.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students worked on their genre presentations!  Goal is to start presentations tomorrow!! :)
HW - Supplies for presentation if needed

Social Studies -
Students finished and discussed population questions.  We read a little further in Chu Ju's House.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we talked about over population and population density and worked through tome "thinking activities" related to these topics.  NO HW

Math:  Today we practiced with independent and dependent variables.  Finish two practice problems to review for the quiz.  We will be quizzing Tuesday over writing and solving equations and Wednesday for Independent/Dependent variables.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we took a chance to do a short mindful minutes exercise.  Then, students worked on their creation of their genre projects.  No Homework unless you have things for your genre project to bring in on Monday! :)

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, read another section of Chu Ju's House, and then worked on the book assignment about population.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we expanded our discussion of population to population density.  No HW

Math:  Today we continued our learning about Independent and Dependent Variables.  Practice 7.4 should have been completed in class.  No other HW.  Quizzes next week over writing and solving equations and Independent & Dependent Variables.

Young

Math:  No math today.  We were at the Saugatuck Film Festival.

SS:  We spent most of our time talking through the topics covered in our experience at SAC.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
No English today due to our trip to the Film Festival in Saugatuck!  What a great experience!!
No Homework unless you want to bring supplies for project work tomorrow.

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter in Chu Ju's House.  Then, students started a textbook activity about population.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over requirements for the genre project that was introduced yesterday.  Then, students were assigned partners & we did a selection process for genres.  Finally, students started working on their projects.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we read another chapter from Chu Ju's House.  Then, students started a population reading activity.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we introduced independent and dependent variables.  No HW

SS:  Today we worked on our population reading and questions.  No HW

**TOMORROW IS OUR TRIP TO THE SAUGATUCK FILM FESTIVAL.  Your child should have brought a note home explaining this early last week.  We will be back by 10:00 am.  No snacks or water on the trip.  No chaperones needed.  We should have a wonderful time.  Remind your child of the behavior we expect from our Hawkeyes!

Lillmars

Science: Today the kids continued with their cup creations. The goal is to finish their cups in class tomorrow.

Social Studies: We watched parts of CNN10 and talked about the idea of overpopulation.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed the story & the story elements from what the students read yesterday.  Then, we "road mapped" our next unit - we will cover genre, story elements, dialogue, & figurative language as we prepare to do a narrative (story) writing.  Finally, we reviewed all of the names of different genres & students were introduced to a presentation project we will begin tomorrow.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we read the next chapter in Chu Ju's House, we shared our village of 100 collages, and we started a book activity to introduce some important population vocabulary.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we continued working with some readings and questions about population.  NO HW

Math:  Finish the sheets where you have to write the story problem to match the equation (and the three remaining are simply write the equation and solve).  Due tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students previewed one of our narrative unit skills by reading a story & reviewing plot, characters, and setting.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, started a new Social Studies read aloud called, Chu Ju's house,  and worked on our Village of 100 mini posters.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we showed our Village of 100 posters and turned them in.  Then we did some reading and answered questions on population that we will finish tomorrow.  No HW

Math:  Finish the "Ruben and Tanner" questions, "Helga" questions, and 7.2 Enrichment questions for tomorrow.

Young

Math:  We are continuing our practice for solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  This is a tough skill for some of the kiddos.  There is no real magic trick to doing them, it just takes practice.  We will continue practicing next week.  No homework this weekend.  Have some fun!

SS:  Today we finished our drawings for village of 100.  No HW just have some fun this weekend instead.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes, we checked the vocabulary quiz from yesterday, and then we briefly previewed the next unit we will begin on Monday! :)  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
We watched CNN 10.  Then, students had a opportunity to be creative as they put some of the village of 100 statistics into a visual collage to represent them.  No Homework!!

Have a GREAT weekend!!

Young

Ss:  We are working on our Village of 100 pictures.  We will be turning these in by the end of class tomorrow.  They may work on them outside of class if they want to.  Neatness & color!!

Math:  We are working on solving multiplication and division equations.  Finish the sheet for tomorrow.  Link to videos to show how to solve them:  http://luhousenews6.blogspot.com/

Lillmars

Science: Today the students continued working on their posters for their two cup ideas. We will finish these up tomorrow.

HW: Talk to an adult at home about what you volunteered to bring for your group to use! We will need the materials on Monday! Parents-- FYI-- spending money on materials for this project IS NOT required or necessary unless you wish :)

Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and continued talking about population. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we shared book recommendations, went to library for checkout, and took our vocab quiz.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we continued our look into what the village would be like if it was a village of 100 people that represented the Earth's population.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we reviewed our vocabulary terms.  We went over the definitions, played a game, and had time to study.  Quiz over the words tomorrow!  HW - STUDY for a bit if needed!!

Social Studies -
Today we talked about the population of the world in terms of a village of 100 people.  We are trying to be able to come to a simplified understanding about what the population of the world is like.  No Homework!

Young

Happy Pi Day!!!

Math:  Today we practiced writing and solving addition and subtraction equations.  Finish the sheets 7.2 A&B for tomorrow.  Link to Mr. Luhmann's videos to show how to do these:  http://luhousenews6.blogspot.com/

SS:  We continued our discussion of population.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: The students worked on a silent brainstorming activity today. When finished, they categorized their ideas with their group members and put them on a poster.

Social Studies: The students worked on their "If the world were a village of 100" poster. No homework!

Young

SS:  Today we started to look at the world population.  Wow, we are HUGE!  http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
No HW

Math:  We started solving addition and subtraction equations today.  They have a worksheet but it is not homework.  Yes they can work on it if they want to.  Calculators are OK.  They must show all steps and also check it.  Videos to show how to do the problems can be found at this link http://luhousenews6.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we checked out the read aloud of Wishtree happening all day in the library.  Then, we finished typing & reflecting on our Post On Demand essay.  Finally, some students started to do some vocab reviewing for a quiz later this week.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we started our topic of world population.  Ask your student about the Population Clock!  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we worked on writing equations using verbal models.  Practice 7.1 A & B are due tomorrow.  You must try each problem before class tomorrow!  This can be difficult, but I expect effort to be put forth as we will be solving equations starting tomorrow.

SS:  Today we finished out study of natural disasters.  We have a little writing to complete in class.  NO HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on our Post On Demand Essay.   Students worked on finishing up writing & then worked to complete a comparison worksheet that compares their pre & post essay -- talk about showing learning!!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we finished and discussed an article that compared the Haiti and Chile earthquakes.  Our focus was on the vulnerability to disaster of each country when similar hazards occur.  Then, we watched a couple of video clips to wrap up this discussion.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for check out, had a quick mindful minutes, and then worked on our "Post On Demand Essay" for the rest of the time.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we finished our country comparison and started an article of a real life example of the difference in vulnerability with two countries.  No Homework!

** Have a great long weekend!!  Reminder:  No School tomorrow! **

Young

Math:  Today we worked with verbal models.  We also started to talk through how to solve equations.  No HW

SS:  Today we read about Hurricane Irma.  We also looked at the Noreaster happening on the East coast as a Natural Disaster.  NO HW

Young

Math:  We are continuing to work with Hands On Algebra manipulatives in class.  Homework is to finish the geometry sheet for tomorrow.

SS:  Today we watched short videos on tornadoes and Hurricane Irma, followed by great discussion.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on a "post on demand essay" to show what we learned about informational research essays.  We will conduct a comparison of our pre and post tomorrow after finishing up.
No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we worked on a country comparison.... deciphering how vulnerable each country is to a disaster from a natural hazard.  No Homework!

** This morning, all students participated in Market Day and an all school DEAR time for March being reading month!  Lots of fun stuff going on!! :)**

** Just a reminder that Friday is a scheduled day off of school! **

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we completed and scored the quiz over the essay concepts.  Then, we previewed our final task in the unit, which is to complete a post on demand essay.  We will start that tomorrow. 
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we finish discussing terms like susceptibility and vulnerability and we looked at maps of different countries around the world.  We are doing some discussing about what countries are at a higher or lower risk of suffering disaster due to the impact of a natural hazard.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  We are nearing the conclusion of our discussion on natural disasters.  No HW

Math:  Today we did "Hands On Algebra" to introduce solving equations.  Homework for tomorrow is to complete the rates/ratios review sheet.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we shared some good news & then we worked on and went over our quiz review.  The purpose of this quiz is to just revisit the key essay concepts and vocabulary.  HW - Study from review sheet if you need to! 

Social Studies -
Today we went over natural disaster risk factors.  The goal is to help students realize that a country's ability to survive a natural disaster depends on many variables & can be easier for some than others.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we took a quiz over integers and rational numbers.  HW finish the distributive property page for Tuesday.

SS:  We are continuing our discussion of natural disasters.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a quick mindful minutes.  Then, we had about 15 min of work time to try and finish essay work, complete a review sheet, or read.  Finally, we shared our essay work with one another & started to go over the essay concept review sheet.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 and completed an assignment about our idea on what is the worst natural disaster and why.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we turned in our graphing pictures AND worked on our review for a big quiz Monday.  Review is due Monday!

SS:  We continued our discussion of Natural Disasters.  No HW

Young

Math:  Today we caught up on some paper work and worked on our chapter review.  Big quiz Monday!  Colored graphic pictures due tomorrow!

SS:  We continued our learning of natural disasters.  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for book checkout & to see all of the new fun "March is Reading Month" fun!  We then returned to the room to have a final work & print day.  Those who were done also started a review for a quiz on Monday.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we finished discussion of impacts of natural disasters.  Students had a brainstorm time to get ready for tomorrow's assignment where they will analyze and support which disaster they think is the worst and which is the lesser of them all.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students used the checklist to continue with editing & putting finishing touches on their essay.  Some students even printed their essay! :)  HW - WORK AT HOME IF BEHIND!!  All essays should be printed or be ready to print during the hour tomorrow!

Social Studies -
Today we discussed the impact of disasters on different areas like health, economy, and environment.  NO Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Today the students continued working on their cartoon/comic about the states of matter. These are DUE TOMORROW and will be presented to the class.

Social Studies: We watched CNN 10 and did more natural hazard presentations.

Young

Ss:  Today we started our learning about how a natural hazard compares to a natural disaster.  No HW

Math:  Today we learned what it means to reflect points in the coordinate plane.  Finish reflection pages for tomorrow!  Coordinate plane pictures completed and colored for Friday!

Young

Mrs. Young is out of the classroom today!

SS:  Today we read about immigration.  No HW

Math:  Today we worked on plotting points creating our pictures we chose yesterday.  Pictures need to be completed and colored for Friday!

Lillmars

Science: Today, the students continued their S, L, G comic. They will need to finish these in class tomorrow and be ready to present them to their classmates.

Social Studies: Today we watched CNN 10 and presented Natural Hazard projects. If your project is finished, you have no HW.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students were shown easybib.com  This is an online resource where students could create their Works Cited page in a proper format.  I modeled the use of the resource & then students had a chance to use it.  No Homework (unless you are behind on typing)!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10.  Then, we read an article called, "What are disasters?"  With this article, we practiced a few reading skills & looked at when natural hazards become natural disasters. 
No Homework!

Young

SS:  Natural Hazard projects due today!

Math:  Today we learned the the coordinates and coordinate dance.  We also worked on graphing skills and picked our two pictures we will make.  Picture directions and graph paper will be provided tomorrow.  Pictures finished and colored for Friday!!  Finish 6.5A for Wednesday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes to enjoy a little quiet and relaxation.  Then, we worked on our essays -- some continued typing, some did a self check,  and some did a peer share & check.  HW - TYPE if at all possible if you are not done with typing!

Social Studies -
Today we watched the CNN 10 we skipped yesterday with an uplifting story & then we did a small group sharing rotation as well as an "open house" style sharing with our projects.  Students needed to take note of the definitions and facts about each natural hazard.  NO Homework!

Have a great weekend!!!

Young

SS:  Natural Hazards projects final drafts due Monday!

Math:  Today we learned what "absolute value" means.  6.4A and Enrichment are due Monday.

**We are struggling with laziness recently.  Please take a moment to chat with your child about putting their best foot forward when it comes to their school work!  Thanks!**

Mrs. Schuiteman

English-  Today we went to library for checkout time and we worked on our essays.  HW - Type at home if you feel behind!

Social Studies- Today we worked on our Natural Hazards project.  This is DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)!  HW-Work on project as needed.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today was a great work day!!!  Most students are on the road to typing their drafts for their essays!!  HW - If you are not past the self editing point yet, you need to work at home!!!

Social Studies -
Today we did a nice job working hard on our natural hazards project!  Tomorrow will hopefully be the last work day in class!  HW - If you feel behind, spend some time at home tonight on your project!

Young

SS:  Final drafts of the natural hazards project are due Monday!!!

Math:  Today we introduced rational numbers (includes whole numbers, fractions and decimals, both positive, negative and zero).  We learned strategies to order them.  Finish practice and complete performance task for tomorrow.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, we talked about note taking and reading nonfiction text. The students read an article about the states of matter. No homework!

Social Studies: The students continued working on their natural hazard projects. No homework (unless kids choose to work on their project/are behind on their project).

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students worked on their essays.  Many finished self editing & worked on some peer feedback.  Others started typing.  HW - PLEASE FINISH ROUGH DRAFT IF NOT DONE!

Social Studies -
Students watched CNN 10 & worked on their natural hazard project for most of the hour.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Rough Draft of our natural hazards project due today.  We did some peer editing and began to assemble our final drafts.  Final drafts are due Monday, 2/26!

Math:  Today we continued our look at integers.  Notes on comparing integers can be found to the right under the math notebook link.  We need to finish our practice on comparing integers and our Tuesday Performance task for tomorrow.

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students took a pretest about the states of matter. Then, they looked through a kids magazine on the topic and wrote down interesting facts about the topic. No homework!

Social Studies: Students continued working on their natural hazard projects today. We will work on them through our class time on Weds and they will likely be DUE FRIDAY.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the standards for the essay -- in other words, what does it take to get a 3? or 4?
Then, students picked up with their work where they are.... some worked on rough drafts, some on self editing, some on peer feedback.  HW - FINISH ROUGH DRAFT IF NOT DONE!

Social Studies -
Today we had a work time on our Natural Hazard projects.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Rough draft of natural hazards project is due tomorrow.

Math:  We started looking at integers today.  Students should finish 6.1A for tomorrow.  Also, weekly homework will be a little different this week as we are practicing performance tasks.  Monday's task is due Tuesday.

Young

This morning, we ran a slightly different schedule because we had guests here from the Outdoor Discovery Center to share some science experiences with us.

Math:  Weekly homework is due.  We took a quiz on converting measurement.  No HW
English:  Students worked on their writing.  Body paragraphs should be done.  Mrs. Schuiteman is going to expect introductions/conclusions to be done by Tuesday next week.  Students were given a self-editing sheet, as well as a direction reminder sheet for intro/concl.

SS:  We are continuing our work on our natural hazards projects.  Yesterday, students were given a check list.  We've done Explain so many times this year so far, these should be very high quality when finished.  Yes, they can work on this at home.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout.  Then, we went over conclusion paragraph expectations.  Finally, students had time to write.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & then worked on our natural hazard project.  No HW!

Young

Math:  Today we reviewed for a short quiz over measurement tomorrow.  Weekly HW is due tomorow also.

SS:  We are working on our natural hazards projects.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the "formula" for writing an introduction paragraph.  Then, students had time to write their introductions and continue to work on body paragraphs as needed.  No Homework unless they would like to work on writing.

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10 & discussed.  Then, students continued research and planning over their natural hazard project.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  Today we worked on finishing our measurement conversion problems.  IF not done, finish for tomorrow.  Weekly HW is due Friday.

Ss:  We are continuing our work on our natural hazards projects.  Many kiddos are strugging with producing quality work.  Fast, rather than good!

Lillmars

Science: Today in Science, the students saw a few more classmate presentations from "Kenzie's Kitchen Problem". We then split into partner groups and selected pre-made slides to look at through the microscope.No homework!

Social Studies: The students chose their two topics for the start of their natural hazards project. No homework!

Young

SS:  We are continuing to work on our natural hazards projects. 

Math:  Today we took an online assessment over rates and ratios.  The packet of 16 problems from yesterday is due tomorrow.  Weekly HW is due Friday.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students had work time on their body paragraphs.  They seemed to need the time for the entire hour, so that is what we did today! :)  HW - Work on body paragraphs if you feel behind!  We will be doing introductions tomorrow for sure!

Social Studies -
Today students continued to work on their natural hazard project.  Some students worked on research, while some started planning their actual project.  No Homework!

**There was an email sent yesterday to parents who I need to reschedule a conference with.... please check your email, sign up for a time, and let me know if you have a need to meet at a different time or via email.  Thanks!**

Young

SS:  We are working on our natural hazards projects.  No due date set yet.

Math:  Today we worked on measurement conversions within customary measurement and metric measurement.  Finish the packet for Wednesday (no calculators).  Weekly Homework is due Friday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

WoW!!  It was good to be back in the classroom today!  Here's to staying healthy!

English -
Today we caught up with one another to start.  Then, we dove back in to our informational research essay!  Students were working to finish up organizing notes, filling in their organizer, and starting their body paragraph writing.  HW - FINISH ORGANIZING!!

Social Studies -
Students are back on track working on Natural Hazard projects & research! :)  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today was work time to begin our natural hazards research.  No HW

Math:  Today we quizzed over finding the % of a number and finding the whole number when given the % and a part.  No HW  We start measurement next week.

Young

SS:  Today we began working on our project for Natural Hazards.  No due date has been set at this point.

Math:  Today we checked our "Find the missing piece" sheets.  We worked on practice problems for the quiz tomorrow.  Weekly homework is due tomorrow and is in the form of the King Arthur packet.

Young

SS:  Today we finished videos on our top 10 different Natural Hazards.  The project was introduced to get the kiddos "thinking" about what they might do.  We have not started working on these projects yet.

Math:  Today we continued working on finding the % of a number AND finding the whole when given the part and %.  Students should continue working on their weekly homework (no calculators) to discover who stole Excalibur.  Chart "Find the Missing Piece" is due tomorrow.  Calculators are OK!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went over the 5 standards that the students will be graded on for their informational essay.  Then, students worked at organizing their research into the categories for their body paragraphs.  No Homework unless they need to gather more research (a few kiddos found they needed more today)!

Social Studies -
Students learned about a new natural hazard project -- they will be doing a creative communications project about 2 of the natural hazards.  More to come in the coming days.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we began our exploration of natural hazards.  No HW

Math:  Today we tried to play "catch-up".  Upon Mrs. Y's return, it was difficult to determine what was done and what was still left to do by our guest teachers.  Practice 5.6 A & B and Puzzletime 5.6 were assigned before Mrs. Y was out.  Therefore, they will be due and checked tomorrow at the start of the hour.  "Find the missing Pieces" will be due and checked Wednesday.  We are looking to quiz on Wednesday!  Weekly homework looks a little different this week.  For fun, we are using our mad math skills to identify who stole Excalibur.  Ask your child about this assignment.  It is due Thursday.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes.... and talked about some practical applications.  Then, we did an activity to get us prepped for organizing notes for our essay.  HW - If you feel you need more research, you need to do this over the weekend!!

Social Studies -
We finished discussing the last 3 natural hazards and selected our top 3 we would like to learn more about.  We watched CNN 10.  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!  Stay warm!

Young

I am out of the classroom again today.  Thankfully, flu check was negative.  I appreciate your patience.

Math:  Weekly Homework was due today.  Kiddos are working on finding percent of a number and finding the whole number given the percent and the part.  No homework over the weekend.

SS:  Today kiddos read about a variety of topics including women's equality around the world.  No HW  Hoping to start looking at natural hazards Monday.

Young

Mrs. Young is out sick today!

Math:  Work on your weekly HW which is due tomorrow.  Lots of questions on Monday #2.  Remember PEMDAS and also that you may not use all operations and can use operations more than once.

Ss:  No HW

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout time & had our last in class research day!  HW - RESEARCH & FIND MORE FACTS IF NEEDED!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched video clips and took some notes on each natural hazard.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Today we finished our presentations.  Mr. Frens came in to see a few of the groups.  They did great!

Math:  Weekly homework is due Friday.  Fraction-decimal-percent conversions on the back of the coloring page are due Thursday!  See the math notebook pages under the link to the right to remember how to do them.  Calculators are OK. 

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we discussed how to attempt to find reliable information when "Googling".  Then, we had some time for research.... last research time is tomorrow!!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we started Natural Hazards!  We discussed the difference between a hazard and a disaster, and brainstormed all of the types of hazards.  Then, we started to watch some video clips about each hazard.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Physical Features presentations today.  Wow, they are impressive.  We will finish tomorrow.

Math:  Yes, the coloring sheet is homework.  Due tomorrow, calculator use is ok.  There are a few small errors, we will go over those in class tomorrow. 

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Students had research time today!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we did a "tour" of all of the physical feature projects.  Then, students did an individual written piece on how 2 of the features were similar and 2 of the features were different.  No Homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did some reflection as preparation for conferences.  Then, students had a short amount of research time.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we wrapped up physical feature presentations & discussed some similarities and differences.  No Homework!

Young

SS:  Physical Features presentations are tomorrow.  Kiddos put on finishing touches today and rehearsed.  We may have a special guest to watch these tomorrow.

Math:  Today we worked on finding % of a number OR the number given the percent and the total using our calculation skills and mathematical process (equal fraction method and cross product method).  Calculators are OK on these 12 practice problems.  Notes are available under the math notebook pages (right side of the screen).  We also started our weekly HW (due Fri) ~ A Lot of kiddos are not finishing their weelkly HW on a regular basis.  We've encountered a period of laziness!  Yikes!!

Young

SS:  We are putting the final touches on our presentations for physical features today and Monday.  We will plan to start presentations on Tuesday!  Kiddos are super excited about these projects.

Math:  Today was finish-up day.  We turned in our weekly HW, cut and paste of fractions/decimals/percents, and went over a few other assignments we have been working on this week.  Whew!  We've done a lot these few days!  No HW  Kiddos could use a basic calculator for next week.  Do not go out and buy anything special, but if you have a basic one around the house, they could use it.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a short mindful minutes & then we used the rest of the time for research!  Students could choose between using books or databases on mel.org.  Many had a productive day!
No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we had groups present their physical feature presentations!  No Homework!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for regular checkout time.  Then, we learned how to use mel.org databases to get reliable resources.  Finally, we had a very short work time.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we had a few groups share physical feature presentations with the class!  No Homework!

Young

SS:  We are continuing our work on our physical features projects.  Due Monday!

Math:  We are working on finding percent of a number and our final cost following discounts.  We will check this practice tomorrow.  Weekly math and cut and paste are also due tomorrow.

Lillmars

Yikes! I apologize for my hiatus! Not that it is an excuse, but we have continued with working on the same Science project since my last post. :) I have really enjoyed seeing this project come full circle.

Science: Today, many of the students began the final stage of the project, which is creating an advertisement/informational guide with their project data and answer to one of the original questions:

*What material would the most effective kitchen stirring spoon be made of?
*In a newly constructed home, where is the smartest place to put heat vents?


The goal is to present these to their classmates, along with their investigation data, starting next week.

Social Studies: Kids continued working on their physical geography presentations. These should be ready to be shared by Friday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we continued with our research!  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we had a last work and practice time on our physical features projects. Then, we had one group present today as well.  No Homework!!

Young

PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD IF THEY NEED PENCILS FOR SCHOOL!  LOTS OF KIDDOS WITHOUT PENCILS.

SS:  We are working on our physical features projects.  These can definitely be worked on outside of class.  Due Monday, January 29.

Math:  We started to look at percent of a number.  Students should work on their weekly HW as well as the cut and paste fraction-decimal-percent paper.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked hard to continue digging for book research!!  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we had a last work day on our physical feature project!  Presentations start tomorrow. :) 
HW - Any wrap up or practice from the project?

Young

SS:  Today we started looking at our Physical Features projects.  We will research with computers thru Wednesday this week.  Thursday and Friday will be spent constructing and finalizing.  Projects are due Monday, 1/29.  See copy of requirements below.

Math:  Today we worked as a class on ordering fractions-decimals-percents.  Number line sheet due tomorrow.  We've had a 5.5 packet since last week.  This packet is due Wednesday.  Cut and paste sheet is due Thursday.  Weekly HW sheet is due Friday!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we thought up some questions we are hoping to answer during our research on our topic.  Then, we went to the library to start digging for research!!  I was overall very pleased at how well the students did with this! :)  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we continued work on our physical feature project.  We will be taking one more work day before presenting!  HW - Anything for your project? 

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today students went over how to track information needed for a book source & they selected research topics.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Students worked on their physical feature project today!  They are working hard on these!  We are hoping to present by Tuesday or Wednesday!  No Homework!

Have a great weekend!! 

Young

SS:  Today we finished our look at the Aztec culture.  No HW

Math:  We were honored with the opportunity to see our middle school play, Jack and the Magic Bean this morning.  What a wonderful job!  Weekly math was collected in homerooms today, but no new material was covered today!  Have a great weekend and play outside!  Get dirty!  Be kids!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did our mid year SRI test!  Many students noticed higher scores -- YAY! No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we continued work on our physical feature project.  No Homework unless you have things you need to bring for your group! 

Young

Math:  Weekly HW is due tomorrow!  We are still working through some percent sheets.

SS:  My Culture was due today.  We did a little writing activity with it.  Then we continued working on our Aztec culture questions.  No HW

Lillmars

Science: Today, most of the students began running their experiments and collecting data. The goal was for students to collect their data during today's class or tomorrow's class, and if all data could be collected by the conclusion of Monday's class (we won't have a regular science time Friday), that would be wonderful! :)

HW: Students who have not yet had their plan/write-up 'okayed' should come tomorrow with it ready to be checked!

**Also, did anyone see the meteor last night? 8:08pm, in SE Michigan (but visible in 7 states). Check out this link from WoodTV8 with a video: http://woodtv.com/2018/01/16/boom-heard-as-bright-flash-streaks-across-sky/


Social Studies: We watched CNN10 and students broke into their research groups to begin learning about their chosen physical feature of Earth. We will continue research tomorrow. No HW.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to library for checkout (tomorrow the library will be closed), then we shared our thoughts from our MLK Jr. Journal Reflection.  Finally, we discussed our practice notes & topic brainstorms.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we worked on our physical feature projects.  No Homework unless you need supplies from home.  No Homework!

Young

Math:  We were working with our fraction-decimal-percent packets today.  Weekly HW is due Friday!

Ss:  We did some learning about the Aztecs today.  Culture project is due Tomorrow.

Young

SS:  Finished our My Culture projects.  Due Thursday ~ There will not be time to work on this tomorrow in class.  Anything not completed today should be worked on at home.

Math:  Today we worked on several "house keeping" items.  We also took notes on how to complete the conversions between fractions - decimals - percents.  See notes pages to the right of this post for a copy of the notes.  Worksheet packets are not homework!  No due date yet.  Weekly HW is due Friday.

Lillmars

Science:
The kids continued their brainstorm for creating an investigation to collect data to help answer one of the following questions:

1) Which material would the most effective kitchen stirring spoon be made of?

2) In a newly constructed home, where is the smartest place to put heat vents?

Kids are expected to get their investigation idea check and approved before moving forward-- we will continue this tomorrow :). Kids who were not approved today were asked to have a conversation at home about this and to continue to brainstorm this evening.

Social Studies: We talked about Martin Luther King Jr. and recorded personal hopes and dreams for the future of our country. No homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we worked on note taking from a source -- we discussed how to do it, I modeled it with students, they practiced with a partner, practiced on their own, and then did a peer check.  This is the best way to avoid plagiarism & will be our challenge as we begin our research project at the end of the week.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Students continued to work on their physical feature investigation project.  No Homework!!

Young

SS:  Today we finished our research for our cultures.  IF not finished, kiddos need to finish at home!  Cultures are due Thursday!

Math:  We took the Delta Math Screener today!  Results will be posted in Power School as soon as I can.  They will also be shared with you at conferences.  Weekly homework is due Friday!  Some students are dropping the ball with this and need your help to stay on top of the assignment to have it done for Friday.  Many incomplete and missing assignments!

Young

Math:  We continue to work with fraction-decimal-percent conversions.  No HW for the weekend.

SS:  We are continuing our research on our culture.  It is not assigned as homework, but some students are falling behind.  Our last day of research is Monday with computers.  If your child is behind, they may work on it at home.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we did a mindful minutes, then we continued with our vocabulary discussion over our words - source & plagiarism.  We watched a short video clip about plagiarism and how to avoid it.  We started practicing one way to avoid plagiarism - by putting information into our own words.  We will continue on Monday.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Students began work in their groups for their physical feature investigation project.  No Homework!!

Have a great weekend!

Young

Math:  Today we explored fractions - decimals - percents using 100 pennies.  Finish coloring percents page for tomorrow!  Weekly homework is due tomorrow.

SS:  We are currently researching one of our family countries (where do you come from).  Students can work on this at home if they wish, but it is not assigned.

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we went to the library for checkout.  Then, we looked at and discussed a sample 5 paragraph essay - this is our new unit and it was good to look at an end result of where we are headed.  Finally, we started to discuss two important vocabulary words that come with an informational essay - source and plagiarism.  No Homework!!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10.  Then, we discussed the 10 most significant physical features of the Earth.  Finally, we broke into groups and selected a physical feature to begin a project.  No Homework!!

Lillmars

Science: Kids 1) had a final turn in day for their water bottle flip lab write up, 2) worked through their "sea urchins" data nuggets, and then 3) we went through the information as a class. No homework!

Social Studies: Students talked about yesterday's cultural clues activity and then watched a video about Mongolian culture. No homework!

Mrs. Schuiteman

English -
Today we spent some time reviewing non-fiction text features by playing Kahoot.  Then, we discussed what an informational essay is & looked at a sample essay.  No Homework!

Social Studies -
Today we watched CNN 10, we did a review of the 3 main culture vocab words, and then we started brainstorming the physical features of the earth.  No Homework!

Conference Sigh-Up

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