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.