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! :)
Thursday, March 29, 2018
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
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!!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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! **
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! **
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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!
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!!
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
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
Monday, March 26, 2018
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!
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.
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.
Friday, March 23, 2018
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
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
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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!
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!
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!
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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.
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!
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.
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.
Monday, March 19, 2018
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!
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.
Math: Finish the "Ruben and Tanner" questions, "Helga" questions, and 7.2 Enrichment questions for tomorrow.
Friday, March 16, 2018
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.
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!!
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!!
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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/
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!
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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!
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
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
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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!
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/
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!
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!
Monday, March 12, 2018
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
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!
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!
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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! **
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
SS: Today we read about Hurricane Irma. We also looked at the Noreaster happening on the East coast as a Natural Disaster. NO HW
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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
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! **
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! **
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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!
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.
Math: Today we did "Hands On Algebra" to introduce solving equations. Homework for tomorrow is to complete the rates/ratios review sheet.
Monday, March 5, 2018
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!
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
SS: We are continuing our discussion of natural disasters. No HW
Friday, March 2, 2018
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!
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
SS: We continued our discussion of Natural Disasters. No HW
Thursday, March 1, 2018
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
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!
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!
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