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Happy Wednesday! 😃

I hope you all had a great time at Spirit Day today! 📣
Way to go GRAY team!
 
For tomorrow (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!):
Remember to bring your yearbook to school tomorrow if you took yours home today. 
Also, bring a pen for yearbook signing - an ultra-fine point Sharpie works best as it doesn't smear.
 
Tomorrow's Schedule
8:10 - 8:30 a.m. - Homeroom
8:30 - 9:10 a.m. - Gym (Yearbook Signing)
9:10 - 9:20 a.m. - Break
9:20 - 10:20 a.m. - Gym (ASB-Sponsored Showdown Activities)
10:20 - 10:30 a.m. - Passing Period
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Auditorium (CAMFEL Assembly)
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. - Line-Up in Hallways
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - March Through the Arch
12:00 PM DISMISSAL
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/25):  Last Day of School! (12:00 PM Dismissal) 🎉
Wednesday (8/9):  First Day of the 2023 - 2024 School Year!

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Happy Tuesday! 🦊

Thank you SO VERY much to everyone who donated to our class party! 
I hope you all enjoyed our fun celebration! 🎉
 
 
For tomorrow (Spirit Day):
1.  bring a pen for yearbook signing - an ultra-fine point Sharpie works best as it doesn't smear
2.  plan to wear your Spirit Day t-shirt (you will receive your t-shirt in Homeroom tomorrow)
3.  a water bottle (optional)
4.  a positive attitude and your school spirit! 
 
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/24):  HMS Spirit Day! (12:30 PM Dismissal) 📣
Lunch will be provided for all students.
Thursday (5/25):  Last Day of School! (12:00 PM Dismissal) 🎉
Wednesday (8/9):  First Day of the 2023 - 2024 School Year!

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Posting for Monday, May 22
* Please remember to bring your donated items tomorrow for our class party! 
The sign-up sheet is posted in Google Classroom.  Thank you, in advance, for your contribution!
🍰🍩🎉
 
Portfolios - Portfolios were sent home today. Please share all of
the wonderful work you have been doing all year with your families!
 
Homeroom Students - Don't forget to bring a tote bag
or larger backpack to school tomorrow.
We are cleaning out our lockers!
 
Please check around in your locker and at home
to see if you have any of my classroom library books.
I would love to get them back!  
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Portfolios
  • Movie - Hercules (Disney)
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Section 4 on Democracy with role-playing activity and notes in online History Alive Summary - Processing Activity (report card)
 
Homework: Make sure you have "Turned In" the notes in the online History Alive Lesson 26 Summary section. The "report card" and explanation at the bottom in the Processing Activity needs to be completed.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (5/23):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Yearbooks Distributed in Homeroom 
Tuesday (5/23):  All books are due to the HMS Library.
Students who have missing books and/or library fines will not
be able to participate in Spirit Day on Wednesday, May 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anand ([email protected]).
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)
Wednesday (8/9):  First Day of the 2023 - 2024 School Year!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, May 19
* If you would like to donate food/drinks/paper goods
for our End-of-the-Year class party on Tuesday, May 23rd,
please use the sign-up sheet in Google Classroom. 
Thank you!
 
English
Friday Classwork: Community Circle
 
Homework: All make-up work for Quarter 4 is due by Monday. Don't forget to notify me by email about any completed work.
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Section 3 on Tyranny with role-playing activity
 
Homework: Check to make sure you have completed all the Quarter 4 assignments. Make-up work is due by Monday.
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (5/22): All Quarter 4 Make-Up Work due
Monday (5/22):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Yearbooks Distributed in Homeroom 
Tuesday (5/23):  All books are due to the HMS Library.
Students who have missing books and/or library fines will not
be able to participate in Spirit Day on Wednesday, May 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anand ([email protected]).
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)
 
 
 
 

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Posting for Thursday, May 18
* Please sign up to donate, if you can, food/drinks/paper goods
for our End-of-the-Year class party on Tuesday, May 23rd! 
The sign-up sheet is in Google Classroom. 
Thank you!
🍰🍩🎉
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Greek Vase project  - myth summary final draft
 
Homework: none (Note: The D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths will need to be turned in on tomorrow. Check to make sure it is in good condition and bring it to the classroom that day.)
 
Social Studies
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.1 and I.2 due tomorrow
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day (Hawaiian Theme 🌺)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
Monday (5/22):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Yearbooks Distributed in Homeroom 
Tuesday (5/23):  All books are due to the HMS Library.
Students who have missing books and/or library fines will not
be able to participate in Spirit Day on Wednesday, May 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anand ([email protected]).
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, May 17
* Please sign up to donate, if you can, food/drinks/paper goods
for our End-of-the-Year class party on Tuesday, May 23rd! 
The sign-up sheet is in Google Classroom. 
Thank you!
🍰🍩🎉
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Greek Vase project - scene from chosen myth etched onto vase
 
Homework: none (Note: The D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths will need to be turned in on Friday. Check to make sure it is in good condition and bring it to the classroom that day.)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy with Section 2 Role-Playing Activity (Oligarchy)
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.1 and I.2 is due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day (Hawaiian Theme 🌺)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
Monday (5/22):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Yearbooks Distributed in Homeroom 
Tuesday (5/23):  All books are due to the HMS Library.
Students who have missing books and/or library fines will not
be able to participate in Spirit Day on Wednesday, May 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anand ([email protected]).
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)
 
 

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Posting for Tuesday, May 16
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Greek Vase Project - painting
 
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Social Studies IXL - I.1 and I.2 (Athens and Sparta)
  • Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Preview Activity in ISN on page 191, Introduction, and Section 1 (with Role-Playing activity)
Homework: Social Studies IXL I.1 and I.2 is due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
Monday (5/22):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Regular Bell Schedule (2:50 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (5/23):  Yearbooks Distributed in Homeroom 
Tuesday (5/23):  All books are due to the HMS Library.
Students who have missing books and/or library fines will not
be able to participate in Spirit Day on Wednesday, May 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anand ([email protected]).
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)

Due:

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Posting for Friday, May 12
Have a great weekend!
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Greek Vase Project - rough draft design for vase
  • Summary of myth - rough draft paragraph directions
Homework: May 16th is the due date for the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Activity Companion Booklet. Pages 34-37 will be due that day, and all pages should be complete and turn-in ready.
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Ancient Civilizations video - "Ancient Greece" and "Spartan Warriors"
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Sunday (5/14):  Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, May 11
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Allusions to Greek Mythology collected
  • Greek Mythology Book Report - vase project (crayon base layer)
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 80-99, then complete pages 30-33 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Fri. 5/12)
  • May 16th is the due date for the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Activity Companion Booklet. All pages should be complete and turn-in ready.
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • "Going Greek" packet - History Essay #2
  • BrainPop - "Homer" with Review Quiz (polis competition)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Sunday (5/14):  Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
Tuesday (5/23): Class Party! 
Wednesday (5/24): Spirit Day! (12:30 dismissal; lunch provided)
Thursday (5/25): Last Day of School!!! (12 noon dismissal)
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, May 10
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  "Eleven" Unit Test
 
Homework: 
  • If you have not already done so, you will need to turn in your English Journal tomorrow.
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 80-99, then complete pages 30-33 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Fri. 5/12)
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Allusion to Greek Mythology project
 
Homework: If you did not finish your Allusion to Greek Mythology paragraph, you will need to finish it for homework. (The directions for the paragraph are posted below.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Sunday (5/14):  Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
 

Due:

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Posting for Tuesday, May 9
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Greek Mythology - discussion re. pages 27 and 29 (Prometheus, Pandora)
  • Allusions to Greek Mythology - student choice on one allusion to write about
  • Theme Partner Activity
Homework: 
  • IXL - EE.5 (Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person) due tomorrow 
  • The "Eleven" Unit Test will be tomorrow (Wednesday) - Use the Study Guide for reminders about review (also posted below). 
  • In the "Eleven" green packet, complete the page 3 Vocabulary activity for test review.
  • Use your English Journal tonight for important test review, and be ready to turn it in tomorrow.
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 80-99, then complete pages 30-33 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Fri. 5/12)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: "Going Greek" packet - History Essay 1 on page 4 with polis competition to review answers
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/10): ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day (Sports Theme 🏀 🏈 ⚽️ 🎾)
Wear merch of your favorite teams, like a Laker jersey or a Dodger hat.
Your HMS athletic clothing counts as well.
Wednesday (5/10): "Eleven" Unit Test
Wednesday (5/10): IXL EE.5 due (Pronouns)
Sunday (5/14):  Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
 
 
 
 
 

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Posting for Monday, May 8
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • "Characterization" practice worksheet
  • Discussion of Study Guide for the "Eleven" Unit Test
  • Greek Allusion project - directions and examples discussed
Homework: 
  • IXL - EE.5 (Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person) due Wednesday
  • The "Eleven" Unit Test will be on Wednesday, May 10 - Use the Study Guide for reminders about review (also posted below).
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 70-79, then complete pages 26-29 in the  Activity Companion booklet - due tomorrow (Tues.)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 80-99, then complete pages 30-33 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Fri. 5/12)
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Ancient Greece Activity -
  • The Greek Alphabet
  • Polis Groups - Greek names chosen, name tags/Polis signs
Homework: Start thinking about and allusion to Greek mythology found in everyday life. This week, you will be asked to print out a visual and write a short paragraph about your allusion.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/10): ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day (Sports Theme 🏀 🏈 ⚽️ 🎾)
Wear merch of your favorite teams, like a Laker jersey or a Dodger hat.
Your HMS athletic clothing counts as well.
Wednesday (5/10): "Eleven" Unit Test
Wednesday (5/10): IXL EE.5 due (Pronouns)
Sunday (5/14):  Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance (Luau)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, May 5
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Lesson on "Characterization" in English Journal on page 28
  • Greek Mythology Book Report - Page 25 checked, TedEd Video "The Myth of Hades and Persephone"
 
Homework: 
  • IXL - EE.5 (Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person) due Wednesday
  • The "Eleven" Unit Test will be on Wednesday, May 10
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 70-79, then complete pages 26-29 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tues. 5/9)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 80-99, then complete pages 30-33 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Fri. 5/12)
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Ancient Greece Activity -
  • "Why Study Ancient Greece" in packet on pages 2-3
  • Polis Groups - Greek names chosen, name tags/Polis signs
Homework: Start thinking about and allusion to Greek mythology found in everyday life. Next week, you will be asked to print out a visual and write a short paragraph about your allusion.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/10): "Eleven" Unit Test
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, May 4
 
English
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 64-69, then complete pages 24-25 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 70-79, then complete pages 26-29 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tues. 5/9)
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Greek City-States - Polis History
 
Homework: Be prepared for the Polis History Quiz Competition tomorrow!  
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (5/16): Greek Mythology Activity Companion booklet due
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, May 3
Remember, we will continue with CAASPP testing tomorrow. 
Please come to school rested, well fed, and on time. 
Remember to bring your school-issued chrome book (fully charged), pencils, wired earbuds or headphones, and reading material for SSR. 
Leave all other electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart watches) in your locker or at home.  
 

Thursday, May 4th (Math - Performance Task)

8:10 a.m - 9:30 a.m.  Homeroom/Testing

9:30 a.m - 9:50 a.m.  BREAK

9:55 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.  Period 2

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Period 4

11:30 a.m - 12:10 p.m.  LUNCH

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Period 6

* 1:00 PM DISMISSAL

 

English
Wednesday Classwork: "Eleven" First Read - Think Questions
 
Homework:
  • Make sure your "Eleven" Think Questions have been completed, and don't forget to "Submit Assignment"
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 64-69, then complete pages 24-25 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 5/5)
     
      
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Social Studies IXL F.1 (River Civilizations) and I.1, I.2 (Classical Athens)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Friday (5/19):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (5/19):  End of the Year All Grade Dance
 

 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, May 2
Remember, we will continue with CAASPP testing tomorrow. 
Please come to school rested, well fed, and on time. 
Remember to bring your school-issued chrome book (fully charged), pencils, wired earbuds or headphones, and reading material for SSR. 
Leave all other electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart watches) in your locker or at home.  
 

Wednesday, May 3rd (Math - Computer Adaptive Test)

8:10 a.m - 9:30 a.m.  Homeroom/Testing

9:30 a.m - 9:50 a.m.  BREAK

9:55 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.  Period 1

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Period 3

11:30 a.m - 12:10 p.m.  LUNCH

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Period 5

* 1:00 PM DISMISSAL

 

English
Tuesday Classwork: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros -
  • Annotations in Turning Points workbook on pages 45-47
  • StudySync online "Eleven" First Read assignment - Think Questions (We will continue to work on this in class tomorrow.)
Homework: Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 64-69, then complete pages 24-25 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 5/5)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  Unit 5 - Ancient Greece -
  • History Alive - Geography Challenge (maps and "Setting the Stage" passage in online Unit Opener)
  • ISN pages 184-186 - Geography Challenge completed independently in class and turned in (ISN workbooks placed on round table)
  • Social Studies IXL G.1, G.2, F.1 (These sections have not been assigned for homework, but they will need to eventually be completed.)
Homework: If you did not finish the Geography Challenge in History Alive, please try to complete it and turn it in as soon as possible.
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (5/1):  Due date for choosing your 7th Grade elective(s) -
Below, I have attached directions on how to select your electives
as well as a list of course descriptions for each elective.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions ([email protected]).
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 
 

Due:

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Posting for Monday, May 1
 
English
Monday Classwork: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
  • Pre-Reading Activity on page 1 in "Eleven" green packet
  • Annotation Assignment in green packet on page 2 with Turning Points workbook pages 44-47
Homework: 
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 56-63, then complete pages 22-23 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 64-69, then complete pages 24-25 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 5/5)
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Unit 5 - Ancient Greece -
  • History Alive - Geography Challenge (maps and "Setting the Stage" passage in online Unit Opener)
  • ISN pages 184-185 - Geography Challenge
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (5/1):  Due date for choosing your 7th Grade elective(s) -
Below, I have attached directions on how to select your electives
as well as a list of course descriptions for each elective.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions ([email protected]).
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, April 28
Have a great weekend!
 
English
Friday Classwork: BrainPop - Greek Mythology assignment (Movie, Review Quiz, Graded Quiz)
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 56-63, then complete pages 22-23 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday 5/2)
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: 
  • Han Dynasty Achievement writing assignment in Google Classroom - due Tuesday
  • Social Studies IXL - G1 and G.2 (The Silk Road) - classwork only (but it will be assigned later)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (5/1):  Due date for choosing your 7th Grade elective(s) -
Below, I have attached directions on how to select your electives
as well as a list of course descriptions for each elective.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions ([email protected]).
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 
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Due:

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Posting for Thursday, April 27
Wow! Great work this week on the
ELA CASSPP tests!
Students who need additional time
will have the opportunity to finish up tomorrow.
So proud of my hard-working students!
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Reminders about upcoming Greek Mythology assignments
 
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 44-55, then complete pages 20-21 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 56-63, then complete pages 22-23 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday 5/2)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 23 = The Han Dynasty - reading and discussion
  • Section 5 - Art
  • Section 6 - Medicine
  • Section 7 - Science
  • Summary
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Monday (5/1):  Due date for choosing your 7th Grade elective(s) -
Below, I have attached directions on how to select your electives
as well as a list of course descriptions for each elective.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions ([email protected]).
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, April 26
Remember, we will continue with CAASPP testing tomorrow.  Please come to school rested, well fed, and on time.  Remember to bring your school-issued chrome book (fully charged), pencils, wired earbuds or headphones, and reading material for SSR.  Leave all other electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart watches) in your locker or at home.  
 

Schedule for Thursday, April 27th (ELA - Performance Task)

8:10 a.m - 10:20 a.m. Homeroom/Testing

10:20 a.m - 10:40 a.m. BREAK

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 2

11:35 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. Period 4

12:20 a.m - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH

1:05 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Period 6

* 1:50 PM DISMISSAL

 

English
Wednesday Classwork: Writing Reminders in English Journal on page 11 (Expository, Argumentative, Narrative Writing)
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 44-55, then complete pages 20-21 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 4/28)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 23 = The Han Dynasty
  • Section 3 (Agriculture)
  • Section 4 (Industry)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Monday (5/1):  Due date for choosing your 7th Grade elective(s) -
Below, I have attached directions on how to select your electives
as well as a list of course descriptions for each elective.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions ([email protected]).
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, April 25

Please see the CAASPP Testing Schedule

Posted Below! 😍

Tomorrow is the CAASPP ELA Computer-adapted Test (CAT).
Please come to school rested, well fed, and on time.
Remember to bring your school-issued Chromebook (fully charged), pencils,
wired earbuds or headphones, and reading material for SSR.
Leave all other electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart watches) in your locker or at home.
Think positively! You've got this! 👍
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Greek Mythology page 19 checked and discussed
  • Types of Characters Lesson - Video with English Journal page 27 and practice worksheet
  • Video - CAASPP CAT reminders
  • Video - Test Hacks for the CAASPP
Homework: 
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 44-55, then complete pages 20-21 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 4/28)
  • Optional - Check out the "CAASPP Starting Smarter" website (posted in Google Classroom). You can practice with some examples from the 6th Grade ELA CAASPP, and then view the correct answers. Also, use the Test-Taking Strategies handout for helpful reminders (also posted below).
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 23 = The Han Dynasty
  • Preview Activity in ISN on p. 167
  • Introduction and Sections 1,2 in online text
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, April 2

🦊 Please see the CAASPP

testing schedule linked below.

 
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Daily Language Review - Week 5/Wednesday
  • Test-Taking Strategies - English Journal page 26
Homework: 
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 38-43, then complete pages 18-19 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 44-55, then complete pages 20-21 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 4/28)
  • Optional - Check out the "CAASPP Starting Smarter" website (posted in Google Classroom). You can practice with some examples from the 6th Grade ELA CAASPP, and then view the correct answers. 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 22 = The First Emperor of China  -
  • Videos about Qin Shi Huangdi and the Terracotta Army
  • IXL D.3 - The Qin Empire (Note: This is NOT homework. We will continue to work on it during class.)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, April 21

🦊 Please see the CAASPP

testing schedule linked below.

 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Daily Language Review - Week 5/Tuesday
  • Greek Mythology pages 14-17 checked and discussed
  • BrainPop - "Theme"
  • "Theme" practice in packet (Note: Absent Students - This is the salmon-colored packet we started before Spring Break. Remember to complete it for make-up work.)
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 38-43, then complete pages 18-19 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday 4/25)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 44-55, then complete pages 20-21 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday 4/28)
  • Optional - Check out the "CAASPP Starting Smarter" website (posted in Google Classroom). You can practice with some examples from the 6th Grade ELA CAASPP, and then view the correct answers. 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 21 Assessment - Quote Analysis Activity or History Alive test (student choice)
  • Lesson 22 = The First Emperor of China - Preview Activity in ISN on p. 159 and Introduction in online text
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (4/24):  Lockdown Drill (12:10 PM)
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, April 20

🦊 Please see the CAASPP testing schedule linked below.

 

English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Community Circle
  • CAASPP "Starting Smarter" link in Google Classroom - sample test questions with answers
  • caaspp.org - practice using tools (Strikethrough, Line Reader)
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 30-37, then complete pages 14-17 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 38-43, then complete pages 18-19 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday 4/25)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies
  • Summary with Vocabulary activity
  • Quote Analysis Activity - "What Said What?" (Confucius, Laozi, Henfeizi)
Homework:
  • The Lesson 21 assessment is tomorrow. Students will be able to choose whether to do a Quote Analysis activity or the History Alive multiple choice test for their assessment.
  • Lesson 21 Lesson Game - Matrix of Knowledge (due before the test)
  • Use the "Preparing for a Social Studies Test" handout for reminders about how to review (also posted below)
Upcoming Dates
Monday (4/24):  Lockdown Drill (12:10 PM)
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance - Candyland
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, April 19
Please see the CAASPP testing schedule linked below.  
🦊
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Informative Writing activity with packet - Planning an Informative Writing 5-paragraph Essay
  • Video - ELA Performance Task Tools and Strategies
Homework: 
  • IXL B.1 and B.2 (Theme) - due Thursday 4/20
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 30-37, then complete pages 14-17 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday)
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 38-43, then complete pages 18-19 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday 4/25)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Section 4 in online History Alive text on Legalism (with role-playing activity) with ISN page 157
  • Lesson 21 - We read "Primary Source - Lessons for Women" in History Alive
  • Summary Section Processing Activity #2 - Which of the following schools of thought is most like your family's policy toward homework: Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism?  
Homework: The Lesson 21 assessment will be on Friday. Students will be able to choose whether to do a Quote Analysis activity or the History Alive multiple choice test for their assessment.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (4/20):  IXL B.1 and B.2 due (Theme)
Monday (4/24):  Lockdown Drill (12:10 PM)
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, April 18
Please see the CAASPP testing schedule linked below. 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Greek Mythology - Review of pages 10-13 (checked and corrected)
  • Informative Writing activity with new packet
Homework: 
  • IXL B.1 and B.2 (Theme) - due Thursday 4/20
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 30-37, then complete pages 14-17 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Section 3 in online History Alive text on Daoism with ISN page 156
 
Homework:   Social Studies IXL section D.6 is due tomorrow (Teachings of Confucius)
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/19): Social Studies IXL D.6 due (Confucius)
Thursday (4/20):  IXL B.1 and B.2 due (Theme)
Monday (4/24):  Lockdown Drill (12:10 PM)
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, April 17
Welcome back! Hope you had a wonderful Spring Break.
🌷🐣🐦
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Daily Language Review (Week 5: Monday)
  • Spring Journal Writing in Google Classroom
Homework: 
  • If you did not finish and submit your Spring Journal Writing in Google Classroom, please complete it tonight.
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 28-29, then complete pages 12-13 in the  Activity Companion booklet on "Hephaestus" (due tomorrow)
  • IXL B.1 and B.2 (Theme) - due Thursday 4/20
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 30-37, then complete pages 14-17 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due Friday)
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Section 2 in online History Alive text on Confucianism with ISN page 155 
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL section D.6 is due Wednesday (Teachings of Confucius)
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/19): Social Studies IXL D.6 due (Confucius)
Thursday (4/20):  IXL B.1 and B.2 due (Theme)
Monday (4/24):  Lockdown Drill (12:10 PM)
Wednesday (4/26):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (4/27):  CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)
Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.
Friday (4/28):  6th Grade Dance
Wednesday (5/3):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
Thursday (5/4):  CAASPP Testing (Math)
Early Dismissal: 1:00 p.m.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, April 7
 
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
🐣🐦🌷
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Introduction of next IXL Assignment - B.1 and B.2 (Theme)
  • IXL Achievement Celebration (Donut Party) - 230, questions answered!
Homework: 
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 28-29, then complete pages 12-13 in the  Activity Companion booklet on "Hephaestus" (due 4/18)
  • IXL B.1 and B.2 (Theme) - due Thursday 4/20
  • Greek Mythology Book Report -  In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 30-37, then complete pages 14-17 in the  Activity Companion booklet (due 4/21)
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Movie - Mulan
 
Homework: none
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes
Thursday (4/20): IXL B.1 and B.2 due (Theme)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, April 6
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Lesson on Theme in English Journal on page 25 with practice on worksheet
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Book Report - In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 24-27, then complete pages 10-11 in the  Activity Companion booklet on "Hera" (due tomorrow)
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:   Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Section 1 in online History Alive text with ISN on page 154 
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/7): ASB-Sponsored Wear Red Day
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, April 5
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Book Report -
  • Power Point presentation - "The Olympians" with page 7 in the Activity Companion booklet
  • Power Point presentation - "The Olympians - Family Tree" with page 8 in the Activity Companion booklet
  • All due dates for the "Activity Companion for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" booklet recorded on pages
Homework: 
  • IXL M.1 (Compare Illustrations), O.4 (Identify Supporting Details in Literary Texts), and BB.4 (Use Dictionary Definitions) - due tomorrow (Thursday) 
  • Greek Mythology Book Report - In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 24-27, then complete pages 10-11 in the  Activity Companion booklet on "Hera"
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Lesson 19/20 Assessment
  • Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Preview Activity in ISN on page 153 and Introduction in online History Alive text
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (4/6): ASB-Sponsored Wear Orange Day
Thursday (4/6): IXL - M.1, O.4, BB.4 due
Friday (4/7): ASB-Sponsored Wear Red Day
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, April 4
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:  D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Book Report -
  • Power Point presentation - "In Olden Times" and "The Titans"
  • Reading in D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths pages 9-15
  • Activity Companion booklet - pages 5-6
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report - In the D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, read pages 16-23, then complete page 9 in the  Activity Companion booklet on "Zeus and His Family" (Note: For #6, this can be a quick-draw, but do try to include some of the details from the text.)
  • IXL M.1 (Compare Illustrations), O.4 (Identify Supporting Details in Literary Texts), and BB.4 (Use Dictionary Definitions) - due Thursday 4/6
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Video - "How the Shang Invented Writing" (PBS)
  • Lesson 20 Shang Tomb Artifact Excavation Activity - discussion and review of "Characteristics of the Shang Dynasty This Artifact Reveals" with checkmarks on blue paper
  • Lesson 20 Summary and Vocabulary activity
  • Lesson 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Preview Activity on page 153
  • Video - Mr. Zoller's Podcast - "The Geography of China" (review for test)
Homework:  The Lessons 19/20 Assessment will be on Wednesday. Both Lesson Games need to be completed before the test -
  • Lesson 19 = The Geography and Early Settlement of China - "Charting the Course" Lesson Game (due tomorrow)
  • Lesson 20 = The Shang Dynasty - "Information Excavation" Lesson Game (due tomorrow)
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/5): ASB-Sponsored Wear Yellow Day
Wednesday (4/5): Lesson 19/20 Social Studies Test
Thursday (4/6): ASB-Sponsored Wear Orange Day
Thursday (4/6): IXL - M.1, O.4, BB.4 due
Friday (4/7): ASB-Sponsored Wear Red Day
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, April 3
 
English
Monday Classwork: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Book Report -
  • Books and Activity Companion packet passed out
  • Power Point presentation with Pages 1-2 in packet
Homework:
  • Greek Mythology Book Report - In the "D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths Activity Companion" booklet, complete pages 3-4.
  • IXL M.1 (Compare Illustrations), O.4 (Identify Supporting Details in Literary Texts), and BB.4 (Use Dictionary Definitions) - due Thursday 4/6
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:  Lesson 20 = The Shang Dynasty - Tomb Excavation partner activity with reading of sections and notes in ISN
 
Homework: The Lessons 19/20 Assessment will be on Wednesday. Both Lesson Games need to be completed before the test -
  • Lesson 19 = The Geography and Early Settlement of China - "Charting the Course" Lesson Game (due Wednesday)
  • Lesson 20 = The Shang Dynasty - "Information Excavation" Lesson Game (due Wednesday)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (4/4): ASB-Sponsored Wear Green Day
Wednesday (4/5): ASB-Sponsored Wear Yellow Day
Wednesday (4/5): Lesson 19/20 Social Studies Test
Thursday (4/6): ASB-Sponsored Wear Orange Day
Thursday (4/6): IXL - M.1, O.4, BB.4 due
Friday (4/7): ASB-Sponsored Wear Red Day
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, March 30
 
English
Thursday Classwork: The Story of My Life Unit Test
 
Homework: The Figurative Language section of the test will take place tomorrow. Review your English Journal and the practice homework from last night for review.
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 20 = The Shang Dynasty -
  • Introduction of Shang Tomb Artifact Excavation activity
  • Artifact A with notes in ISN for Section 6 (Shang Art) in the ISN on page 151
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (3/31): Figurative Language Portion of Test
Monday (4/3): ASB-Sponsored Wear Blue Day
Tuesday (4/4): ASB-Sponsored Wear Green Day
Wednesday (4/5): ASB-Sponsored Wear Yellow Day
Thursday (4/6): ASB-Sponsored Wear Orange Day
Friday (4/7): ASB-Sponsored Wear Red Day
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
Monday (4/17):  School Resumes
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, March 29
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Review Guidelines for The Story of My Life/Helen Keller Unit Test
  • Figurative Language - Practice with Partner Activity
  • IXL - Diagnostic Arena
Homework:
  • The Story of My Life/Helen Keller Unit Test is tomorrow. Use the Review Guidelines to help you review for the test (also posted below).
  • Figurative Language Practice worksheet - due tomorrow before the test
  • The green packet and the pink "Reading Candy" packet will both be collected tomorrow. Make sure they are complete and ready to turn in.
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 20 = The Shang Dynasty 
  • Preview Activity in ISN on p. 147
  • Introduction - reading in online text
  • Section 1 - reading in online text
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/30): English Unit Test 
Thursday (3/30):  Extended Earthquake Drill (Assembly Schedule)
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, March 27
For students who were on a Band or Choir outing on Friday,
keep in mind that make-up work should be
completed by tomorrow. Refer to my posting
from Friday for all the information about
what was covered in class that day.
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • IXL Group Jam - Compete Sentences vs. Run-On Sentences
  • Helen Keller green packet p. 9 - Quotes Analysis activity
Homework:
  •  Don't forget to work on make-up work if you were absent on Friday.
  • IXL JJ.7 and JJ.8 (Comparative & Superlative Adjectives) and F.5 (Analyze the Effects of Figures of Speech on Meaning and Tone) -due Wed.
  • If you did not finish the Helen Keller Quote Analysis activity in the packet on page 9, you will need to finish it for homework
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 19 = Geography and the Early Settlement of China - Sections 5,6 (reading in online History Alive text) with notes in ISN on p. 142
 
Homework: Don't forget to do you make-up work if you were absent on Friday. See my Friday post for information.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/29): IXL JJ.7, JJ.8, and F.5 due
Thursday (3/30): English Unit Test 
Thursday (3/30):  Extended Earthquake Drill (Assembly Schedule)
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, March 28
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Figurative Language "Reading Candy" packet pages 7, 9, 10 - Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron
 
Homework:    IXL JJ.7 and JJ.8 (Comparative & Superlative Adjectives) and F.5 (Analyze the Effects of Figures of Speech on Meaning and Tone) -due tomorrow (Wed.)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 19 = Geography and the Early Settlement of China - Sections 7, 8, 9  (reading in online History Alive text) with notes in ISN on pages 143, 144, 145)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/29): IXL JJ.7, JJ.8, and F.5 due
Thursday (3/30): English Unit Test 
Thursday (3/30):  Extended Earthquake Drill (Assembly Schedule)
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, March 31
Band and Choir Students -
I hope you had a wonderful time at 
Disneyland/Knott's Berry Farm! 
Check out the information posted below
to find out about make-up work, 
and please email me if you have any questions.
The goal is to have all make-up work
completed by Tuesday.
🏰🎼
 
English
Friday Classwork: The Story of My Life by Helen Keller green packet -
  • Pages 4-6 - "Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan" passage with questions (Please remember to write complete stand-alone sentences on page 6).
  • Page 8 - BrainPop Video "Helen Keller" with quiz on page 8 (I was going to assign this online, but we are having problems with BrainPop. Please watch the video entitled "Helen Keller", and then complete the quiz here in the packet. Remember, you may need to watch the video more than once as you carefully answer the questions.)
  • Page 9 - "Decode It" (Remember to write 2-3 sentences at the bottom of the page to analyze the quote. What is Helen Keller saying in this quote? What does it mean to you?)
Homework:  IXL JJ.7 and JJ.8 (Comparative & Superlative Adjectives) and F.5 (Analyze the Effects of Figures of Speech on Meaning and Tone) -due Wed.
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:  Lesson 19 = Geography and the Early Settlement of China - Sections 2, 3, 4 (reading in online History Alive text) with notes in ISN on p. 142
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/29): IXL JJ.7, JJ.8, and F.5 due
Thursday (3/30):  Extended Earthquake Drill (Assembly Schedule)
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, March 23
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • "Growth Mindset" Video with Strengths and Weaknesses Self-Reflection (blue worksheet)
  • Community Circle - Growth Mindset discussion
  • Introduction of IXL JJ.7 and JJ.8 (Comparative & Superlative Adjectives) and F.5 (Analyze the Effects of Figures of Speech on Meaning and Tone)
Homework: IXL JJ.7, JJ.8, and F.5 - due Wednesday 3/29
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 19 = Geography and the Early Settlement of China - Section 1 with notes in ISN on p. 142
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL E.3 (The Gupta Empire) - due tomorrow (Friday)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (3/23): Social Studies IXL E.3 due (The Gupta Empire)
Friday (3/24): Flannel Friday (ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day)
Friday (3/24): Deadline for "Souls for Soles" (Shoe Donations)
Wednesday (3/29): IXL JJ.7, JJ.8, and F.5 due
Thursday (3/30):  Extended Earthquake Drill (Assembly Schedule)
Friday (4/7):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (4/10) - Friday (4/14):  Spring Break! 🌷
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, March 22
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Denotation/Connotation Lesson in online StudySync - Define video, Model section, and Your Turn quiz with green packet p. 7
  • Figurative Language - "Reading Candy" packet on Hyperbole and Personification (pages 3-4) with examples from song lyrics
Homework:   IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 (Figures of Speech) - due tomorrow (Thursday) 
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 19 = Geography and the Early Settlement of China - Preview Activity in ISN on p. 141, Introduction in online text, Section 1
 
Homework:  Social Studies IXL E.3 (The Gupta Empire) - due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/23): IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 due (Figures of Speech)
Friday (3/23): Social Studies IXL E.3 due (The Gupta Empire)
Friday (3/24): Flannel Friday (ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day)
Friday (3/24): Deadline for "Souls for Soles" (Shoe Donations)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, March 21
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Figurative Language - Idioms lesson with practice in "Reading Candy" packet on p. 5-6
  • BrainPop - "Idioms and Cliches" video and online Review Quiz and Graded Quiz
Homework:
  •  IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 (Figures of Speech) - due Thursday 
  • If you did not finish p. 5-6 in the "Reading Candy" packet on Idioms, please complete it for homework
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 18 = The Achievements of the Gupta Empire  - overview of online History Alive chapter with written assignment (in Google Classroom)
 
Homework:
  • If you did not finish in class, finish typing your Gupta Empire paragraph in Google Classroom (due before class tomorrow). If possible, print it, and then cut and glue it to the worksheet with the Palm Leaf scroll. 
  • Social Studies IXL E.3 (The Gupta Empire) - due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/23): IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 due (Figures of Speech)
Friday (3/23): Social Studies IXL E.3 due (The Gupta Empire)
Friday (3/24): Flannel Friday (ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day)
Friday (3/24): Deadline for "Souls for Soles" (Shoe Donations)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, March 20
 
🌷🐣💐
Happy first day of Spring!
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • The Story of My Life by Helen Keller - Vocabulary page in green packet on p. 3 with practice in online StudySync "Close Read" assignment
  • Figurative Language - pink "Reading Candy" packet pages 1 and 2 (Similes and Metaphors)
Homework: 
  •  IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 (Figures of Speech) - due Thursday 
  • If you did not finish in class, complete and "Submit Assignment" in online StudySync "Close Read" Vocabulary practice
  • If you did not finish in class, complete pages 1 and 2 in the pink "Reading Candy" packet on Similes and Metaphors
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • Video - "The Edicts of Ashoka" in The Story of India (BBC)
  • Lesson 17 = The First Unification of India - Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts partner activity
  • Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts - review of answers and partner collaboration evaluations turned in
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/23): IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 due (Figures of Speech)
Friday (3/24): Flannel Friday (ASB-Sponsored Dress-Up Day)
Friday (3/24): Deadline for "Souls for Soles" (Shoe Donations)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, March 17
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • The Story of My Life First Read Think Questions - Self-Grading Rubric
  • Figurative Language "Reading Candy" packet p. 8 - Allusions
Homework: IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 (Figures of Speech) - due Thursday 3/23
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 17 = The First Unification of India - Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts partner activity
 
Homework: none
 
Reminders
Please consider supporting JFL's "Soles for Souls" campaign
by donating gently used shoes to send to the needy
in Turkey and Syria. Donation collection ends 3/24.
Our classroom supply of hand sanitizing wipes is nearly depleted.
Any donations of baby wipes or hand wipes would be greatly appreciated!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/23): IXL F.2, F.3, F.4 due (Figures of Speech)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, March 16

Happy Thursday! 💚☘️💚

Remember to wear GREEN tomorrow in honor of St. Patrick's Day! 🌈
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Discussion of Helen Keller The Story of My Life annotations on pages 40-42 of the Turning Points workbook.
  • Online StudySync assignment - The Story of My Life First Read with SyncTv episode and Think Questions
Homework:  Online StudySync assignment - The Story of My Life First Read Think Questions (Remember to "Submit Assignment")
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 17 = The First Unification of India - Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts partner activity
 
Social Studies: none
 
Reminders
Please consider supporting JFL's "Soles for Souls" campaign
by donating gently used shoes to send to the needy
in Turkey and Syria. Donation collection ends 3/24.
Our classroom supply of hand sanitizing wipes is nearly depleted.
Any donations of baby wipes or hand wipes would be greatly appreciated!
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, March 15
Please consider supporting JFL's "Soles for Souls" campaign
by donating gently used shoes to send to the needy
in Turkey and Syria. Donation collection ends 3/24.
Our classroom supply of disinfectant hand wipes is nearly depleted.
Any donations of baby wipes or hand wipes would be greatly appreciated!
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  The Story of My Life by Helen Keller -  Excerpt in Turning Points workbook on page 39-40 with Annotation Assignment on p. 2 of green packet
 
Homework:   
  • IXL JJ.1 and JJ.2 (Adjectives) and X.1 and X.2 (Connotation) is due tomorrow (Thursday) 
  • If you did not finish your Helen Keller The Story of My Life annotations on pages 40-42 of your Turning Points workbook, complete them for homework. Use the green packet page 2 for reminders about the Annotation Assignment.
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 17 = The First Unification of India - Sections 1-3 with notes in ISN on p. 126-127
 
Social Studies: none
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, March 14
Donations Reminder:
Please consider supporting JFL's "Soles for Souls" campaign by donating gently used shoes
 to send to the needy in Turkey and Syria. Donation collection ends 3/24.
Our classroom supply of disinfectant hand wipes is nearly depleted!
Any donations of baby wipes or hand wipes would be greatly appreciated!
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
  • Introduction Video in StudySync
  • Excerpt in Turning Points workbook on page 39-40 with Annotation Assignment on p. 2 of green packet
Homework:   IXL JJ.1 and JJ.2 (Adjectives) and X.1 and X.2 (Connotation) is due Thursday 3/16
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Ancient Civilizations Video - "Ancient India" and "Maurya Elephant Army"
  • Lesson 17 = The First Unification of India = Preview Activity in ISN on p. 125, Introduction, Section 1
Homework: Social Studies IXL H.5 (Origins of Buddhism) - due tomorrow (Wednesday)
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/15): Social Studies IXL H.5 (Buddhism) due
Thursday (3/16): IXL JJ.1, JJ.2 (Adj.) and X.1, X.2 (Connotation) due
Friday (3/17):  Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, March 13
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Denotation & Connotation lesson in English Journal, page 24
  • Practice with IXL X.1 (Differences Between Related Words) and X.2 (Positive and Negative Connotation)
Homework:   IXL JJ.1 and JJ.2 (Adjectives) and X.1 and X.2 (Connotation) is due Thursday 3/16
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • Video - "Buddhism Explained Simply"
  • Buddhism packet - page 4 (Jataka Story)
Homework:
  • If you did not finish the Buddha Quote Analysis activity in Google Classroom, finish it tonight for homework. 
  • Social Studies IXL H.5 (Origins of Buddhism) - due Wednesday 3/15
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/15): Social Studies IXL H.5 (Buddhism) due
Thursday (3/16): IXL JJ.1, JJ.2 (Adjectives) and X.1, X.2 (Connotation) due
Friday (3/17):  Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, March 10
Remember, new or slightly used shoes are being collected for
a school community service project called Soles for Souls. 
Any donations are welcome! 
 
 
English
Friday Classwork: Introduction of IXL JJ.1, JJ.2 (Adjectives)
 
Homework: IXL JJ.1 and JJ.2 (Adjectives) is due Thursday 3/16
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: 
  • Buddhism packet p. 5 - Four Noble Truths
  • Little Buddha movie
Homework: Social Studies IXL H.5 (Origins of Buddhism) - due Wednesday 3/15
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (3/15): Social Studies IXL H.5 (Buddhism) due
Thursday (3/16): IXL JJ.1, JJ.2 (Adjectives) due
Friday (3/17):  Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, March 9
 
English/Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Buddhism packet pages 1-3
  • Little Buddha movie
Homework: Social Studies IXL H.5 (Origins of Buddhism) - due Wednesday 3/15
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Wednesday (3/15): Social Studies IXL H.5 (Buddhism) due
Friday (3/17):  Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, March 7
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Argumentative Writing in English Journal on page 22
  • Practice - Opinion/Argumentative Close Read (The Minimum Driving Age Should Be Raised to 18)
  • Practice - Write an Argumentative Paragraph - Why Kids Should Go to the Dentist
Homework:
  • Students should spend at least 45 minutes, or reach a SmartScore of 100, on IXL A.1 (Main Idea) - due tomorrow (before the test) 
  • IXL T.4 and T.5 (Greek and Latin Roots) - due tomorrow (before the test) 
  • The English Unit Test is tomorrow. The Study Guide was passed out in class  (also posted below).
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 15 Assessment = Hinduism
 
Homework:
  • If you did not turn in the Hinduism packet today in class, please complete it and turn it in tomorrow.
  • If you did not return your Little Buddha permission slip, please bring it tomorrow!
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Little Buddha permission slip due
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Wednesday (3/8): IXL A.1, T.4, T.5 due
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Friday (3/17):  Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, March 6
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Corrected HW - "Popcorn and the Movies" summary
  • "Skunk Spray" - passage, outline, summary writing in Google Classroom
Homework: 
  • If you did not finish typing your "Skunk Spray" Summary in Google Classroom, finish it for homework.
  • Students should spend at least 45 minutes, or reach a SmartScore of 100, on IXL A.1 (Main Idea) - due Wednesday 
  • IXL T.4 and T.5 (Greek and Latin Roots) - due Wednesday 
  • The English Unit Test will be on Wednesday. The Study Guide is posted below.
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: 
  • Hinduism packet - pages 5-6
  • Lesson 15 - Suggestions for Review 
Homework: 
  • The Little Buddha permission slip is due tomorrow. Please obtain a parent signature and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!
  • The Lesson 15 Assessment is tomorrow, Tuesday. The Lesson Game "Matrix of Knowledge" will be due before the test. Additional review guidelines/study guides are also posted below.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Tuesday 3/7): Little Buddha permission slip due
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, March 3
Happy Friday!
 
English
Friday Classwork: Determine the Main Idea of a Passage - IXL A.1
 
Homework:
  • Students should spend at least 45 minutes, or reach a SmartScore of 100, on IXL A.1 (Main Idea) - due Wednesday 3/8
  • IXL T.4 and T.5 (Greek and Latin Roots) - due Wednesday 3/8
  • The English Unit Test will be next Wednesday, March 8. The Study Guide is posted below.
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Hinduism - orange packet pages 1, 2, 4
 
Homework:
  • The Little Buddha permission slip is due by Tuesday. Please obtain a parent signature and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!
  • The Lesson 15 Assessment will be on Tuesday, March 7. The Lesson Game "Matrix of Knowledge" will be due before the test.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Tuesday 3/7): Little Buddha permission slip due
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, March 2
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Writing a Summary in English Journal on page 22
  • Practice with passage "Popcorn and the Movies"
Homework: 
  • Finish the yellow worksheet for "Popcorn and the Movies"
  • The English Unit Test will be next Wednesday, March 8. The Study Guide is posted below.
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism - Sections 6 and 7 with notes in ISN on page 115
 
Homework: The Lesson 15 Assessment will be on Tuesday, March 7. The Lesson Game "Matrix of Knowledge" will be due before the test.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, March 1
 
🍀
Happy March 1st!
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Key Details/Idea Categories & Minor Details lesson in English Journal on page 22
 
Homework:
  • The yellow "Organizing & Outlining" worksheet is due tomorrow
  • IXL GG.4 and GG.5 (Modal Verbs) and T.1, T.2, T.3 (Greek and Latin Roots) is due tomorrow! 

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism - Sections 4 and 5 with notes in ISN on page 114
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/2): IXL GG.4, GG.5 and T.1, T.2, T.3 due
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, February 28
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Main Idea/Supporting Details lesson in English Journal, page 21
 
Homework:
  • Yellow worksheet on Main Idea & Supporting details
  • IXL GG.4 and GG.5 (Modal Verbs) and T.1, T.2, T.3 (Greek and Latin Roots) is due Thursday 
  •  
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  Lesson 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism - Section 3 with notes in ISN on page 113
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (3/2): IXL GG.4, GG.5 and T.1, T.2, T.3 due
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals" Week
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, February 27
 
 
English
Monday Classwork: IXL "Real-Time Diagnostic" for Language Arts
 
Homework: IXL GG.4 and GG.5 (Modal Verbs) and T.1, T.2, T.3 (Greek and Latin Roots) is due Thursday 
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism
  • Preview Activity in the ISN on page 111
  • Introduction in online History Alive text
  • Sections 1 and 2 with notes in ISN on page 112
Homework: Social Studies IXL - E.1 (The Indus Civilization) is due tomorrow (Tuesday)
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (2/28): Social Studies IXL - E.1 due (Indus Civilization)
Thursday (3/2): IXL GG.4, GG.5 and T.1, T.2, T.3 due
Tuesday - Thursday (3/7 - 3/9): Quarter 3 "Finals"
Tuesday (3/7): Social Studies Lesson 15 Test = Hinduism
Wednesday (3/8): English Unit Test 
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, February 24
Happy Friday!
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • IXL Quiz - Prefixes and Suffixes
  • "Storyworks Packet: Escape From Alactraz" - page 2
Homework: IXL GG.4 and GG.5 (Modal Verbs) and T.1, T.2, T.3 (Greek and Latin Roots) will be due Thursday 3/2
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz Prison" Video
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL - E.1 (The Indus Civilization) is due next Tuesday, 2/28
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (2/28): Social Studies IXL - E.1 due (Indus Civilization)
Thursday (3/2): IXL GG.4, GG.5 and T.1, T.2, T.3 due
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, February 23
 
HMS Open House is tonight! 
Room 309 students have been doing amazing work,
so we hope you'll come by to check it out!
 
 
English
Thursday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" - paragraphs and images mounted
 
Homework: IXL- S.1-S.8 (Prefixes and Suffixes) - There will be a quiz tomorrow on these sections.
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro - Section 1 Notes in ISN on page 106 with Artifact Analysis in Sections 2-9
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL - E.1 (The Indus Civilization) will be due next Tuesday, 2/28
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24): Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (2/28): Social Studies IXL - E.1 due (Indus Civilization)
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, February 22
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" - Argumentative Writing for the "Yes" side (the prisoners did make it out alive) in Google Classroom
 
Homework:
  • If you did not finish your "Escape From Alcatraz" Argumentative Writing assignment in Google Classroom, you will need to complete it for homework. Please make sure you have proofread carefully, and be ready to print tomorrow.
  •  IXL- S.1-S.8 (Prefixes and Suffixes) is due tomorrow (Thursday). There will be a quiz on Friday, so while you are practicing, work on memorizing the definitions (also posted below). 
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Social Studies IXL - E.1 (The Indus Civilization)
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL - E.1 (The Indus Civilization) will be due next Tuesday, 2/28
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/23): IXL S.1-S.8 due (Prefixes and Suffixes)
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (2/28): Social Studies IXL - E.1 due (Indus Civilization)
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, February 21
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" Argumentative Writing - organization of presentation display
 
Homework:  IXL- S.1-S.8 (Prefixes and Suffixes) is due this Thursday. There will be a quiz on the covered material, so while you are practicing, work on memorizing the definitions (also posted below). 
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro - Introduction in History Alive online text
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (2/22):  Yearbook Activity Photo Day 📸
Thursday (2/23): IXL S.1-S.8 due (Prefixes and Suffixes)
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (3/10):  Quarter 3 Ends (Minimum Day)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, February 16
Have a great President's Day Weekend!
 
English
Homework:  The next IXL assignment will include S.1-S.8 (Prefixes and Suffixes). There will be a quiz on this, so while you are practicing, work on memorizing the definitions. - due Thursday, 2/23
 
Social Studies
Homework: none
 
Thank you to all the wonderful Career Day speakers
who visited our campus today.
What an amazing experience for our students!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!
Wednesday (2/22):  Yearbook Activity Photo Day 📸
Thursday (2/23): IXL S.1-S.8 due (Prefixes and Suffixes)
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, February 15
Due to Career Day, you will not need to bring any materials to class tomorrow. 

Be ready to listen and learn about some interesting careers!

🎥🎼💽📷📉🗃
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" magazine article - 
  • Gather Text Evidence for "Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers Escaped Alive"
  • Argumentative Writing for "Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers Escaped Alive"(turned in)
Homework:
  • If you did not turn in the outline for the "Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers Escaped Alive" writing, please do so tomorrow
  •  IXL - I.1 and I.2 (Trace An Argument) - due tomorrow!  (Note: For I.1, you may need to spend more than 30 minutes to get a score of 90-100)
  • The next IXL assignment will include S.1-S.8 (Prefixes and Suffixes). There will be a quiz on this, so while you are practicing, work on memorizing the definitions. - due Thursday, 2/23
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 13 Assessment = Geography and Early Settlement of India
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/16): IXL I.1 and I.2 due (Trace An Argument)
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!
Wednesday (2/22):  Yearbook Activity Photo Day 📸
Thursday (2/23): IXL S.1-S.8 due (Prefixes and Suffixes)
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, February 14
Happy Valentine's Day!!
💟❤💞
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:  "Escape from Alcatraz" - 
  • Gather Evidence for "No" Argument - partner discussion, bullet pointed list
  • Craft Your Argument - Outline 
Homework: IXL - I.1 and I.2 (Trace An Argument) - due Thursday (Note: For I.1, you may need to spend more than 30 minutes to get a score of 90-100)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  
  • Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India - Reading Further: Saving the Ganges, Summary, Vocabulary Game
  • Lesson 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohnjodaro - Preview Activity in ISN on p. 105
Homework: The Lesson 13 Test is on Wednesday. The Lesson Game "Charting the Course" will be due before the test. Also, don't forget to use the "How to Successfully Prepare for a Social Studies Test" handout for other suggestions about how to review for a test.
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Wednesday (2/15): Lesson 13 Test (Geography of Ancient India)
Wednesday (2/15): Career Week - Wear Hawaiian Shirts
Thursday (2/16): IXL I.1 and I.2 due (Trace An Argument)
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!
Wednesday (2/22):  Yearbook Activity Photo Day 📸
Thursday (2/23):  HMS Open House/Showcase (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Friday (2/24):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, February 13
 
English
Monday Classwork: "Escape from Alcatraz" - Writing A Summary (page 2 in Storyworks packet) with group brainstorming on white boards
 
Homework:  IXL - I.1 and I.2 (Trace An Argument) - due Thursday (Note: For I.1, you may need to spend more than 30 minutes to get a score of 90-100)
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India -
  • Sections 9 with notes in ISN on p. 102
  • Reading Further - "Saving the Ganges" 
  • Summary with Vocabulary Activity
Homework: The Lesson 13 Test will be on Wednesday. The Lesson Game "Charting the Course" will be due before the test. Also, don't forget to use the "How to Successfully Prepare for a Social Studies Test" handout for other suggestions about how to review for a test.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Tuesday (2/14): Career Week - Sunglasses Day
Wednesday (2/15): Lesson 13 Test (Geography of Ancient India)
Wednesday (2/15): Career Week - Wear Hawaiian Shirts
Thursday (2/16): IXL I.1 and I.2 due (Trace An Argument)
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, February 10
 
English
Friday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" magazine article - Making Inferences partner activity with Storyworks packet, pages 4-5
 
Homework: IXL - I.1 and I.2 (Trace An Argument) - due Thursday (Note: For I.1, you may need to spend more than 30 minutes to get a score of 90-100)
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India - Sections 7 and 8 with notes in ISN on p. 100-101
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Thursday (2/16): IXL I.1 and I.2 due (Trace An Argument)
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, February 9
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Reports collected, index cards mounted
  • "Escape From Alcatraz" article - reading and highlighting
  • Storyworks packet - page 1 (Exploring Text Features) and page 6 (Word Study) 
Homework: Complete pages 1 and 3 in the Storyworks packet while using the "Escape From Alcatraz" magazine article
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India - Sections 3-6 with notes in ISN on p. 100-101
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, February 8
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: "Escape From Alcatraz" magazine article with analysis of text features/Storyworks packet
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report deadline is tomorrow (Plot Diagram, Triorama, and summary paragraph on index card)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India - Introduction in online text, Sections 1 and 2 with notes in ISN on p. 100-101
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/9): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due 
(Plot Diagram, Triorama, and Summary Paragraph on Index Card)
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, February 7
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - index card with summary paragraph
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report deadline is Thursday (Plot Diagram, Triorama, and summary paragraph on index card)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Final revisions on Ancient Egypt Research Reports (presentation copies put together)
  • Lesson 13 = Geography and Early Settlement of India - Preview Activity on page 99 in ISN
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/9): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due 
(Plot Diagram, Triorama, and Summary Paragraph on Index Card)
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
Friday (2/17) - Monday (2/20):  Presidents' Weekend - No School!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, February 6
 
English
Monday Classwork: Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - written summary paragraph
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report deadline is Thursday (Plot Diagram, Triorama, and summary paragraph on index card)
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Unit 2 Timeline Challenge with ISN on p. 93-94.
 
Homework: Timeline Challenge - finish up ISN p. 93 (Note: To access the timeline, go to the History Alive "Unit/Lesson" list to find Unit 2 "Ancient Egypt and the Middle East." The "Timeline Challenge" is shown under Unit Projects.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/9): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report Project due 
(Plot Diagram, Triorama, and Summary Paragraph on Index Card)
Tuesday (2/14):  Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Monday (2/13) - Thursday (2/16):  HMS Career Week
Thursday (2/16):  Career Day (Minimum Day)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, February 2
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Fantasy/Science Fiction book report project - triorama 
 
Homework: The Plot Diagram for the Fantasy/Science Fiction book report should be complete. Proofread to make sure it is clear and legible, and all sections are complete. You will have time in class tomorrow to work on the triorama, and then you will bring it home. The final project is due next Thursday, February 9th (directions attached below). 
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 12 = Learning About World Religions -
  • Section 3 - finished notes in ISN on page 90
  • Summary - Vocabulary practice
Homework:  The assessment for Lessons 11/12 is tomorrow. The Lesson Games for both sections will be due before the test - Lesson 11 "Matrix of Knowledge" and Lesson 12 "Information Excavation."
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (2/3): Lessons 11/12 Social Studies Test (Judaism)
Thursday (2/9: Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Project due
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, February 1
 
💞💟💓
Happy February!
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Introduction of Fantasy/Science Fiction book report project
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report project will be worked on in class this week. The final project will be due next Thursday, Feb. 9th (directions attached below).
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 12 = Learning About World Religions -
  • Section 1 - finished notes in ISN on page 88
  • Reading of Section 2 in online text with notes in ISN on page 89
Homework: 
  • Social Studies IXL H.1 (Origins of Judaism) - due tomorrow
  • The assessment for Lessons 11/12 will be on Friday. The Lesson Games for both sections will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (2/2): Social Studies IXL - H.1 due (Origins of Judaism)
Friday (2/3): Lessons 11/12 Social Studies Test (Judaism)
Thursday (2/9: Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Project due

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, January 31
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: I Never Had It Made Unit Test
 
Homework: The reading/Stop & Jot due date for your Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report book is tomorrow! Bring your book and Stop & Jot to class with you. We will be starting the project then.
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Revision of Ancient Egypt Research Reports
 
Homework: 
  • Social Studies IXL H.1 (Origins of Judaism) - due Thursday
  • The assessment for Lessons 11/12 will be on Friday. The Lesson Games for both sections will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
Thursday (2/2): Social Studies IXL - H.1 due (Origins of Judaism)
Friday (2/3): Lessons 11/12 Social Studies Test (Judaism)
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, January 30
 
English
Monday Classwork:   I Never Had It Made green packet - complete and double check all pages
  • Page 3 - Point of View section at bottom
  • Page 4 - Vocabulary Review
  • Page 21 - Quote Analysis Activity 
Homework:
  • The I Never Had It Made Unit Test is tomorrow (Tuesday). Use the Study Guide for review (also posted below).
  • Be ready to turn in your green I Never Had It Made packet before the test tomorrow. It should now be complete, including the Vocabulary Review on p.4.
  • Read your Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report book.  Remember to "Stop and Jot" along the way.  Your book needs to be read by this Wednesday, February 1st. 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:   Lesson 12 = Learning About World Religions: Judaism - Section 1 with notes in ISN on p. 88.
 
Homework:
  • Social Studies IXL H.1 (Origins of Judaism) - due Thursday
  • The assessment for Lessons 11/12 will be on Friday. The Lesson Games for both sections will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (1/31): I Never Had It Made Unit Test
Tuesday (1/31): ASB-Sponsored DC/Marvel (Superhero) Day
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
Thursday (2/2): Social Studies IXL - H.1 due (Origins of Judaism)
Friday (2/3): Lessons 11/12 Social Studies Test (Judaism)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, January 27
Next week is a busy week! 
You might want to get a head start on some of the 
upcoming activities and assignments shown below. 
 
"The backbone of success is hard work, determination,
good planning, and perseverance."
- Mia Hamm
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Online StudySync lesson "Skill: Informational Text Structure" with worksheet to accompany the Define, Model, and Your Turn sections.
  • Study Guide for the I Never Had It Made Unit Test on Tuesday
Homework: 
  • The I Never Had It Made Unit Test will be on Tuesday, January 31. Use the Study Guide for review (also posted below)
  • Read your Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report book.  Remember to "Stop and Jot" along the way.  Your book needs to be read by Wednesday, February 1st. 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 12 = Learning About World Religions: Judaism - Introduction in online text
  • Egypt Map project
  • Social Studies IXL - H.1 (Origins of Judaism)
Homework: Social Studies IXL H.1 (Origins of Judaism) - due Thursday
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Tuesday (1/31): I Never Had It Made Unit Test
Tuesday (1/31): ASB-Sponsored Superhero Day
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
Thursday (2/2): Social Studies IXL - H.1 due (Origins of Judaism)
Friday (2/3): Lessons 11/12 Social Studies Test (Judaism)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, January 26
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Fiction vs. Nonfiction Lesson with examples (Titanic books) and green packet p. 11
  • BrainPop Video - "Text Structures"
  • English Journal p. 20 - Nonfiction Text Structure chart with practice on left
  • I Never Had It Made green packet - Nonfiction Text Structure practice on p. 5-6
Homework:
  • If you did not finish green packet p. 5-6 on Nonfiction Text Structure, complete this for homework
  • The I Never Had It Made Unit Test will be on Tuesday, January 31
  • Read your fantasy/science-fiction book report book.  Remember to "Stop and Jot" along the way.  Your book needs to be read by Wednesday, February 1st. 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 11 = The Origins of Judaism -
  • Summary Section - Vocabulary activity at bottom
  • Biography Section - "The Power of Friendship: The Lives of Naomi and Ruth" reading
Homework: Social Studies IXL JJ.1 (Primary & Secondary Sources) - due tomorrow
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/27): Social Studies IXL JJ.1 due (Primary/Secondary Sources)
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Tuesday (1/31): I Never Had It Made Unit Test
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, January 25
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson -
  • Figures of Speech/Figurative Language lesson in online StudySync program with new green worksheet  - Model, Define, Your Turn quiz
  • English Journal - notes and definitions added to page 13 on "Figurative Language"
  • Pronouns Review in green packet on page 9
Homework:
  • IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 (Compound Subjects and Objects With Pronouns) - due tomorrow (Thursday)
  • The I Never Had It Made Unit Test will be on Tuesday, January 31
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day. 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 11 = The Origins of Judaism - Sections 4 and 5 with notes in ISN on p. 84-85
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL JJ.1 (Primary & Secondary Sources) - due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/26): IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 due
(Pronouns with Compound Subjects/Predicates)
Friday (1/27): Social Studies IXL JJ.1 due (Primary/Secondary Sources)
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Tuesday (1/31): I Never Had It Made Unit Test
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, January 24
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Jackie Robinson Primary Source lesson - Interview with John Miles (BrainPop) with green packet p. 8
  • I Never Had It Made First Read assignment (online) - Vocabulary section
Homework:
  • I Never Had It Made - The online "First Read" assignment should be completed and submitted (Vocabulary & Think Questions)
  • IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 (Compound Subjects and Objects With Pronouns) - due Thursday 1/26
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day. 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 11 = The Origins of Judaism - Section3 with notes in ISN on p. 83
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL JJ.1 (Primary & Secondary Sources) - due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/26): IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 due
(Pronouns with Compound Subjects/Predicates)
Friday (1/27): Social Studies IXL JJ.1 due (Primary/Secondary Sources)
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 
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Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, January 23
 
English
Monday Classwork: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson
  • Review of annotations in Turning Points workbook on p. 29-32
  • Online StudySync "First Read " assignment - Think Questions (#1 completed together - RACES Response review)
Homework: 
  • I Never Had It Made - Think Questions #1-5 in online StudySync program (Note: "Save" your work, but you will not be able to "Submit Assignment" until we do the Vocabulary section tomorrow in class.)
  • IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 (Compound Subjects and Objects With Pronouns) - due Thursday 1/26
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day. 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • Lunar New Year - BrainPop Video and "The Story of the Chinese Zodiac"
  • Lunar New Year Word Search
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/26): IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 due
(Pronouns with Compound Subjects/Predicates)
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, January 20
Happy Lunar New Year, 
and have a wonderful weekend!
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Frequently Confused Words Quiz
  • BrainPop Video "Jackie Robinson" with green packet p. 7
Homework:
  • IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 (Compound Subjects and Objects With Pronouns) - due Thursday 1/26
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day. 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 11 = The Origins of Judaism - Sections 1 and 2 with notes in ISN on p. 82
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Sunday (1/22):  Happy Lunar New Year! 🐇
Thursday (1/26): IXL FF.1, FF.2, FF.3 (Pronouns with Compound Subjects/Predicates) due
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, January 19
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson - Annotation Assignment in green packet on p. 3 with Turning Points workbook p. 29-30
  • Kahoot - Frequently Confused Words (test review)
Homework:
  • Jackie Robinson Annotation Assignment in green packet page 3 with Turning Points workbook p. 29-31 (if you did not finish in class)
  • IXL Q.1 and Q.2 (Frequently Confused Words) quiz is tomorrow, Friday.
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day. 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 11 = The Origins of Judaism - Introduction, Section 1
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/20): English Quiz - Frequently Confused Words
Sunday (1/22):  Happy Lunar New Year! 🐇
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance (Neon)
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, January 18
 
⛄❄
Tomorrow is ASB-sponsored hat and scarf day!
Don't forget to wear your cold-weather comfy accessories.
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson:
  • Preview Video
  • FYI Background in green packet on p. 1-2
  • Annotation Assignment in green packet on p. 3 with Turning Points workbook p. 29-30
Homework:
  • IXL Q.1 and Q.2 (Frequently Confused Words) is due tomorrow (Thursday). The explanation is attached below. The quiz will be this Friday, Jan. 20.
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day.
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Community Circle - problem-solving discussion
  • Ancient Egypt watercolor silhouette art and Egypt Map
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (1/18):  ASB-Sponsored Mitten and Scarf Day!🧣 
Thursday (1/19): IXL Q.1 and Q.2 due (Frequently Confused Words)
Friday (1/20): English Quiz - Frequently Confused Words
Sunday (1/22):  Happy Lunar New Year! 🐇
Friday (1/27):  6th Grade Dance
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, January 17
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Frequently Confused Words (IXL Q.1 and Q.2)
 
Homework:
  • IXL Q.1 and Q.2 (Frequently Confused Words) is due this Thursday, Jan. 19. The explanation is attached below. The quiz will be this Friday, Jan. 20.
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day.
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Egypt Art - sunset silhouette watercolor
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/19): IXL Q.1 and Q.2 due (Frequently Confused Words)
Friday (1/20): English Quiz - Frequently Confused Words
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, January 13
As we begin a new year and Semester 2,
it's a good time to get organized!
Students should take stock of what school
supplies they might need to replenish.
Also, if anyone is interested in making a donation,
our classroom could use a few supplies.
We have plenty of Chlorox Wipes and Lysol,
but we could really use:
Baby Wipes
Anitbacterial Handwipes
Kleenex/Tissues
🗳📒🖇
 
English
Friday Classwork: BrainPop - Martin Luther King, Jr. Video
 
Homework:
  • IXL Q.1 and Q.2 (Frequently Confused Words) will be due next Thursday, Jan. 19. The explanation is attached below. The quiz will be on Friday, Jan. 20.
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day.
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report -
  • Final revising, proofreading, and printing
  • Turn-In Directions (reports collected)
  • Ancient Egypt Map (we will finish this in class next week)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School!
Thursday (1/19): IXL Q.1 and Q.2 due (Frequently Confused Words)
Friday (1/20): English Quiz - Frequently Confused Words
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, January 12
As we begin a new year and Semester 2,
it's a good time to get organized!
Students should take stock of what school
supplies they might need to replenish.
Also, if anyone is interested in making a donation,
our classroom could use a few supplies.
We have plenty of Chlorox Wipes and Lysol,
but we could really use:
Baby Wipes
Anitbacterial Handwipes
Kleenex/Tissues
🗳📒🖇
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Community Cirlce 
  • Writing Reminders/Revising Guidelines
 
Homework:
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due date is Wednesday, February 1. The reading and Stop & Jot will be due that day.
  • IXL R.1 (Works Cited Entries), R.2 (In-Text Citations), and R.3 (Plagiarism) - due tomorrow!
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report -
  • Images with captions
  • Works Cited
  • Self-Editing Checklist
  • Introduction of Ancient Egypt Map project
  • Watercolor Silhouette - watercolor painting
Homework: The entire typed Ancient Egypt Research Report is due tomorrow. In class, we will do a final Self-Editing Checklist, then print and turn in. All papers will be collected, including the note-taking sheets with your research notes. (The map and watercolor silhouette will be completed next week.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/13): Ancient Egypt Research Report due 
Friday (1/13): IXL R.1, R.2, R.3 due 
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School!
Wednesday (2/1): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report due
(Reading and Stop & Jot should be complete by this date)
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, January 11
As we begin a new year and Semester 2,
it's a good time to get organized!
Students should take stock of what school
supplies they might need to replenish.
Also, our classroom could use a few supplies
if anyone is interested in making a donation.
We have plenty of Chlorox Wipes and Lysol,
but we could really use:
Baby Wipes
Anitbacterial Handwipes
Kleenex/Tissues
🗳📒🖇
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Writing Reminders/Guidelines for Revising
 
Homework:
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due tomorrow
  • IXL R.1 (Works Cited Entries), R.2 (In-Text Citations), and R.3 (Plagiarism) - due Friday
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report -
  • Conclusion Paragraph
  • Inserting Images with Captions
  • Works Cited Page
Homework: The entire typed Ancient Egypt Research Report is due Friday. Tomorrow, in class, we will finish adding images, creating the Works Cited page, and revising. Make sure you have all 6 paragraphs written and that you have made a good start on the images and the Works Cited page.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval 
Friday (1/13): Ancient Egypt Research Report due 
Friday (1/13): IXL R.1, R.2, R.3 due 
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, January 10
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Sentence Combining lesson and worksheet
 
Homework:
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due this Thursday, January 12th
  • IXL R.1 (Works Cited Entries), R.2 (In-Text Citations), and R.3 (Plagiarism) - due Friday
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report
  • Revising 4 body paragraphs
  • Proofreading of direct quotes (at least two) and citations
  • Planning for Conclusion paragraph
Homework: You should have 5 typed paragraphs now (Intro + 4 body paragraphs). If you need to spend more time revising, work on this at home. Also, you should have at least two direct quotes with proper citations in the body of your report. 
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due
Friday (1/13): IXL R.1, R.2, R.3 due 
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, January 9
Happy New Year! 
I hope you all had a wonderful and restful break.
Welcome to 2023 and Quarter 3!
❄🎉
 
English
Monday Classwork: Introduction/Explanation for IXL R,1 (Works Cited Entries), R.2 (In-Text Citations), and R.3 (Plagiarism)
 
Homework:
  • The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due this Thursday, January 12th
  • IXL R.1, R.2, and R.3 - due Friday
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - Introduction paragraph (Hook, Background, Thesis)
 
Homework: If you did not finish the Introduction paragraph for the Ancient Egypt Research Report, please complete it for homework. Don't forget to use the handouts for information about how to write the Hook, Background, and Thesis.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due
Friday (1/13): IXL R.1, R.2, R.3 due
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School!
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday/Thursday

Thank you so much to everyone who 

donated something for our holiday party.

We had a wonderful time and a very delicious feast!

Have a memorable and special holiday season,

 and we'll see you in 2023! 

 
🎁🎄🎉
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly 
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due
Monday (1/16):  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Wednesday (1/18):  Q2/S1 Grades Due
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, December 20
Tomorrow is our class party! 
Please remember to bring your party
Pot Luck contribution to school tomorrow. 
Thanks for participating in our
Secret Elf gift exchange and our HOLIDAY PARTY!
🎁🎄🎉
 
Also, ASB is sponsoring Winter Hat Day!
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English
Tuesday Classwork: Spelling Bee video, Spelling Pre-Test (just for fun)
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due Thursday, January 12th, but you can have a book approved any time you are ready. Use the pink Book Report Approval Form to fill in the information for Mrs. Doan's approval. 
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - body paragraphs
 
Homework: If you have not finished typing four body paragraphs for the Ancient Egypt Research Report, please work on these at home. Remember, use your Research Notes only as you write these paragraphs. Do not refer to any online sources while you are typing. 
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Tuesday (12/20)
Wednesday (12/21):  ASB-Sponsored Winter Hat Day
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, December 19
Please bring your Secret Elf gift and personalized gift tag tomorrow! 
You can drop it off in the classroom on the table
designated for your class. 
🎁🎄🎉
Also, don't forget to bring your party contribution 
on Wednesday. Thanks for participating!
 
English
Monday Classwork: Secret Elf Gift Tags
 
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due Thursday, January 12th, but you can have a book approved any time you are ready. Use the pink Book Report Approval Form to fill in the information for Mrs. Doan's approval. 
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - body paragraphs
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Tuesday (12/20)
Wednesday (12/21):  ASB-Sponsored Winter Hat Day
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, December 15 
Please bring your Secret Elf gift to class on Tuesday next week. 
Also, please sign up to bring something to our "potluck" party on Wednesday, December 21st. 
The sign-up sheet is being passed around in the classroom.
Thank you, in advance, for your contribution!
 
Don't forget, tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day!
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Writing topic sentences
 
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Ancient Egypt Research Report -
  • Research notes finalized
  • Body paragraphs - planning sheet for writing topic sentences
Homework: Social Studies IXL C.1 and C.2 are due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/16): Social Studies IXL C.1, C.2 due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Tuesday (12/20)
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, December 16
Reminder - We will not be having a final or test in English or
Social Studies next week. We will continue to work on
the research report and various other projects. 
 
Please bring your Secret Elf gift to class on Tuesday next week
(we will complete the gift tags in class on Monday). 
Also, please sign up to bring something to our "potluck" party on Wednesday, December 21st. 
The sign-up sheet is being passed around in the classroom.
Thank you, in advance, for your contribution!
🎁🎄🎉
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • "How Do I Turn My Notes Into Paragraphs?" lesson
  • Writing Reminders
Homework: The Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report approval form is due Thursday, January 12th, but you can have a book approved any time you are ready. Use the pink Book Report Approval Form to fill in the information for Mrs. Doan's approval. 
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: 
  • BrainPop - "Plagiarism" video and Review Quiz
  • Ancient Egypt Research Report - body paragraph #1 (Subtopic #1)
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Tuesday (12/20)
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
Thursday (1/12): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - Book Approval due

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, December 14
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report collected
 
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report -
  • BrainPop - "Online Sources"
  • Google Classroom - List of "Approved Online Sources" for this report
  • Note-taking sheets for online sources - directions on how to record bibliographical information
Homework:
  • Work on your research notes. You will have 30-40 minutes in class tomorrow to finish them up before you turn them in, so make sure you have finished up MOST of the work. Remember, you need to use at least 4 sources, and at least one of them should be an online source. Also, don't forget to include two direct quotes, copied word for word in quotation marks onto a note-taking sheet. (If the boxes are too small, use post-it notes on top).
  • Social Studies IXL C.1 and C.2 will be due Friday
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/16): Social Studies IXL C.1, C.2 due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Monday (12/19) or Tuesday (12/20)
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, December 13
FYI, an email was sent home today with information about 
our Holiday Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange. 
🎁🎄🎉
 
English
Monday Classwork: Book Report Reminders
 
Homework: The Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project is tomorrow! Be prepared to turn in the yellow plot diagram planning sheet and the flip book.
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - Research on large note-taking sheets
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL C.1 and C.2 will be due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/14): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report project due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Monday (12/19) or Tuesday (12/20)
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, December 12
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Community Circle - Academic Goals for Independent Work Time
  • Reminders for Realistic Fiction Book Report
Homework: The Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project is due this Wednesday.
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - Research on large note-taking sheets
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/14): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report project due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
*Gifts should be brought to class on Monday (12/19) or Tuesday (12/20)
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, December 9
 
English
Friday Classwork: Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report 
 
Homework: The Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report final project is due Wednesday, December 14.
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 19 Test = Egyptian Pharaohs
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/14): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report project due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal),
VAPA Winter Assembly (new date)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, December 8
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report 
 
Homework: 
  • IXL FF.1 and FF.4 is due tomorrow
  • Book Report project - We will continue to work on this in class tomorrow. The final project will be due next Wednesday, December 14.
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Summary section in online text
  • Reading Further - "The Egyptian Mummy Project"
Homework: 
  • The Lesson 8 Test is tomorrow! Use the "Preparing for a Social Studies Test" review guidelines (purple paper and posted below).
  • The Lesson Game "Information Excavation" is test review for the Lesson 8 test. It is due tomorrow (before the test).
  • Be prepared to turn in your Lesson 8 notes in the ISN tomorrow before the test. Make sure they are clear, legible, and complete.
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, December 7
 
Secret Elf Gift Exchange - Please don't forget to give your parents
the red Secret Elf permission slip for them to sign. 
It is due by tomorrow!
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Directions for "flip book" plot summary project, planning on yellow plot diagram, final project flip book
 
Homework:
  • IXL FF.1 and FF.4 is due this Friday
  • Book Report project - We will continue to work on this in class tomorrow. The final project will be due next Wednesday, December 14.
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Section 5 = Pharaoh Ramses II with Abu Simbel activity and discussion
  • Section 5 notes in ISN on page 63 (postcard from Abu Simbel)
Homework:   
  • The Lesson 8 Test will be on Friday. Remember to keep up with your notes if you did not finish Sections 1-5 in class.
  • The Lesson Game "Information Excavation" is test review for the Lesson 8 test. It is due Friday (before the test).
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/8): IXL FF.1, FF.4 (Pronouns) due
Friday (12/8): Social Studies Test - Lesson 8 (Pharaohs)
Wednesday (12/14): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report project due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly  🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, December 6
 
Secret Elf Gift Exchange - Please don't forget to give your parents
the red Secret Elf permission slip for them to sign. 
It is due by Thursday.
 
Also, if interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow.
To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub
and use our class code - LB99V.
(FYI, I am able to supplement our classroom library
using bonus points earned with our class orders.)
📚☺📗
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Tips for formal academic writing
 
Homework: 
  • The Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot is due tomorrow! Please remember to bring your book to class. Your Stop & Jot will be checked, and we will begin the project in class.
  • IXL FF.1 and FF.4 is due this Friday
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:   History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Section 4 = Pharaoh Hatshepsut trade expedition activity and reading in History Alive online text
  • Section 4 notes in ISN on page 63 (postcard from Dayr al-Bahri)
Homework:
  • The Hammurabi's Code essay revisions are due tomorrow. Don't forget to print out a new, clean copy of the essay (one-sided, not stapled) and paper clip it to the top of the stack.
  • The Lesson 8 Test will be on Friday. Remember to keep up with your notes if you did not finish Sections 1-4 in class.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
Wednesday (12/7): Scholastic Book Orders due
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/8): IXL FF.1, FF.4 (Pronouns) due
Friday (12/8): Social Studies Test - Lesson 8 (Pharaohs)
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly  🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, December 5
Secret Elf Gift Exchange - Please don't forget to give your parents
the red Secret Elf permission slip for them to sign. 
 
Also, if interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due by Wednesday.
To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub
and use our class code - LB99V.
(FYI, I am able to supplement our classroom library
using bonus points earned with our class orders.)
📚☺📗
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Conflict in Literature lesson in English Journal on page 19
  • Independent Practice - green worksheet
Homework: 
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is this Wednesday!
  • IXL FF.1 and FF.4 is due next Friday, December 9
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:  History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Section 3 notes in ISN on page 62 (postcard from the White Chapel/Karnak)
Homework: If you did not finish the notes on page 62 in the ISN, complete them for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
Wednesday (12/7): Scholastic Book Orders due
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/8): IXL FF.1, FF.4 (Pronouns) due
Friday (12/8): Social Studies Test - Lesson 8 (Pharaohs)
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly  🎶 
Wednesday (12/21):  Class Party and Secret Elf Gift Exchange 🎁
Thursday (12/22):  Quarter 2 Ends/Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Friday (12/23) - Friday (1/6):  WINTER BREAK ⛄️ ❄️
Monday (1/9):  School Resumes (Quarter 3 Begins)
  •  

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, December 2
Scholastic Book Order forms were passed out today in class.
If you are interested in ordering, the deadline is Wednesday.
To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub
and use our class code - LB99V.
(FYI, I am able to supplement our classroom library
using bonus points earned with our class orders.)
📚☺📗
 
English
Friday Classwork:   
  • Pronouns Packet - p. 40-43
  • Introduction of IXL FF.1, FF.4
Homework:
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is next Wednesday!
  • IXL FF.1 and FF.4 is due next Friday, December 9
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Section 2 notes in ISN on page 61 (postcard from the Great Pyramid of Giza)
  • Section 3 Activity - reading and  putting together the pieces of the White Chapel
  • Ancient Egypt Research Report - topic selection
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
Wednesday (12/7): Scholastic Book Orders due
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/8): IXL FF.1, FF.4 due
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, December 1
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Community Circle
 
Homework: 
  • IXL EE.1, EE.2, EE.3, EE.4 (Pronouns) - due tomorrow
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is next Wednesday!
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: History Alive Lesson 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs -
  • Preview Activity in ISN on page 59
  • Introduction in online text
  • Section 1 with notes in ISN on page 60
  • Section 2 Activity - reading of online text and discussion of various hypotheses of how Great Pyramid was built
Homework: Using the orange handout, think about which ancient Egyptian topic interests you. Browse on egypt.mrdonn.org (scroll down to bottom to see various sections).
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/2): IXL - EE.1, EE.2, EE.3, EE.4 due
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/16): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, November 30
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Pronouns packet - pages 37, 38, 39
  • IXL - EE.3 and EE.4
Homework: 
  • IXL EE.1, EE.2, EE.3, EE.4 (Pronouns) - due Friday
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is next Wednesday!
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Unit 2 Geography Challenge discussed and corrected
  • Lesson 7 - "Human" map of Egypt
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/2): IXL - EE.1, EE.2, EE.3, EE.4 due
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
Thursday (12/8):  Lockdown Drill (11:00 a.m.)
Friday (12/16):  VAPA Winter Assembly

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, November 29
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Check-In on book report reading/Stop and Jot progress (while Hatchet books were returned to the library)
  • RACES response review with Hatchet Unit Test prompt
  • Pronouns lesson with new yellow/orange packet and IXL EE.1 and EE.2
Homework:
  • Work on IXL EE.1 and EE.2 (due Friday)
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is next Wednesday!
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  Unit 2 Geography Challenge (in online History Alive text) with ISN workbook page 52 (Critical Thinking questions)
 
Homework: If you did not finish in class, complete the Unit 2 Geography Challenge questions in the ISN on page 52. Don't forget to refer to the text and maps online.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/29):  ASB- Sponsored Crazy Hair Day 
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
 
CRAZY HAIR DAY TOMORROW (TUESDAY)!
 
Pin on Hair
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, November 28
Welcome back! I hope you all had 
an enjoyable and restful break. 
🍁😀🍂
 
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Video - "A Happy Little Thing Called 'Thank You' "
  • Gratitude - Journal Writing assignment in Google Classroom
Homework:
  • Bring your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report book and Stop & Jot to class tomorrow. I will be checking in with you for a progress report.
  • If you did not finish the Gratitude Journal Writing assignment in Google Classroom, finish it for homework. Don't forget to turn it in through Google Classroom.
  • Continue working on your Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report reading and Stop & Jot every night. The reading due date is next Wednesday!
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • Unit 2 - Ancient Egypt and the Middle East Intro.
  • Online History Alive Geography Challenge (under the Unit 2 heading "Unit Openers") - Setting the Stage reading and maps
  • Unit 2 Geography Challenge in ISN workbook on pages 50-52
Homework: We will finish page 52 in the ISN tomorrow in class.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, November 18
 
Happy thanksgiving clipart kid 2
 

I am so grateful for all my wonderful
students and their families. 
I hope you have a restful,
healthy, and happy Thanksgiving break!
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Hatchet Plot Line project collected (with yellow rough draft and Directions & salmon Grading rubric)
  • Hatchet green packet pages 22-24, "7 Tips for Wilderness Survival" (completed packet turned in)
Homework:  Use your Stop & Jot assignment as you continue to read your new Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report book. 
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Hammurabi's Code essay - printed, stapled copy of the typed essay turned in with all the supporting materials and handouts
 
Upcoming Dates
 
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25): Thanksgiving Break!  🦃
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, November 17
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Hatchet Plot Line - plot analysis final draft
 
Homework: 
  • The Hatchet Plot Line is due tomorrow. Remember to use the salmon-colored Directions and Grading Rubric as you finalize each section. 
  • Be ready to turn in your green Hatchet packet. You may need to add to pages 17-20, and remember that we will do p. 22-24 in class tomorrow.
  • Use your Stop & Jot assignment as you continue to read your new Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report book. 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  •  "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" Essay - typing in Google Classroom of  Body Paragraphs and Conclusion
  • Self-Editing Checklist while revising and proofreading (white paper)
Homework: The Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just? essay is due.  Don't forget to use the yellow graphic organizer and purple guided essay handout for important reminders.  Also, fill out the Self-Editing Checklist (with check marks) as you do your final revisions and proofreading. Bring a printed copy to class tomorrow and be ready to turn it in with all the other handouts.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/18): Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just? - Essay due
Friday (11/18): Hatchet Book Report - Plot Line due
Friday (11/18):  "Operation Christmas Child" Donation Due Date (Optional)
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25): 🦃
Wednesday (12/7): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - 
reading due date (bring your book and Stop & Jot to class)
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, November 16
Please consider supporting Operation Christmas Child
by bringing in small toys, art supplies, school supplies, or other thoughtful items.
Remember, all items should be new, unwrapped, and fit in an oversized shoebox.
Thanks in advance for your generosity.
See the attached flyer for more information!
🎁🎄
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Hatchet Plot Line - plot analysis final draft
 
Homework: none (we will continue to work on the Hatchet Plot Line in class tomorrow)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" Essay - typing in Google Classroom of  Body Paragraphs
 
Homework: If you have not finished typing your Introduction paragraph and at least one full body paragraph for the "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" essay, you should work on it for homework. Don't forget to use the yellow graphic organizer and purple guided essay handout for important reminders. We will work on the essay in class tomorrow as we finish up the body paragraphs and work on the Conclusion.
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/18): Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just? - Essay due
Friday (11/18): Hatchet Book Report - Plot Line due
Friday (11/18):  "Operation Christmas Child" Donation Due Date (Optional)
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, November 15
Tomorrow (Wednesday),  ASB is hosting a Crazy Footwear Day!
Arrive to school wearing something other than your regular day to day shoes.
Spirit points will be awarded for crocs, slides, and flip flops specifically.
(Remember to still bring proper shoes for PE.)
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:  Hatchet Plot Line - plot analysis rough draft
 
Homework:
  • If you did not finish the rough draft for the Hatchet Plot Line today in class, complete it for homework. Be ready to turn it in at the beginning of Homeroom tomorrow so I can check it. 
  • Quarter 2 Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval is due tomorrow! (Fill out the pink form and be ready to show your book choice to Mrs. Doan)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?"
  • Essay - typing in Google Classroom of Introduction Paragraph
  • Body Paragraphs
Homework: If you did not finish typing your Introduction paragraph for the "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" essay, complete it for homework. Don't forget to use the yellow graphic organizer and purple guided essay handout for important reminders about this paragraph.
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/16): Crazy Footwear Day!
Wednesday (11/16): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval due date
Friday (11/18): Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just? - Essay due
Friday (11/18): Hatchet Book Report - Plot Line due
Friday (11/18):  "Operation Christmas Child" Donation Due Date (Optional)
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, November 14
FYI, for those students who were absent last Wednesday
when the Hatchet Unit Test was given,
I will be offering a make-up test time tomorrow (Tuesday) at lunch.
Don't forget to use the Study Guidethat was passed out in class
(also posted below).
 
 
English
Monday Classwork: Hatchet Plot Analysis -
  • Stop & Jot - discussion/revision
  • Plot Line - plot analysis rough draft
Homework: 
  • Hatchet Book Report - green packet pages 17-20 due tomorrow
  • Quarter 2 Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval due by Wednesday 11/16 (fill out pink form and show your book choice to Mrs. Doan)
  • The Hatchet Book Report Plot Analysis will be competed in class by Friday 11/18 (due date)
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?
  • Guided Essay (for reference as needed) - purple handout
  • Essay - typing in Google Classroom of Introduction Paragraph
Homework: The "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" essay will be worked on in class this week with a planned due date of 11/17.
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/15): Hatchet - green packet pages 17-20 due
Wednesday (11/16): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval due date
Thursday (11/17): Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just? - Essay due
Friday (11/18): Hatchet Book Report - Plot Line due
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, November 10 
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Hatchet green packet p. 21 - Brian's "Before and After" 
  • Realistic Fiction Book Report - book approval process discussed
Homework: 
  • Hatchet Book Report - Read the Epilogue in the novel and be ready to turn in your Stop & Jot with post-its for plot analysis (due Monday)
  • Hatchet Book Report - green packet pages 17-20 due Tuesday
  • Quarter 2 Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval due by Wednesday 11/16 (fill out pink form and show your book choice to Mrs. Doan)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: 
  •  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Thrash Out
  • Essay - graphic organizer to plan 5 paragraph essay
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Monday (11/14): Hatchet Book Report - Epilogue and Stop &. Jot due date
Tuesday (11/15): Hatchet - green packet pages 17-20
Wednesday (11/16): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Book Approval due date
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, November 9
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: Hatchet Unit Test
 
Homework: 
  • Hatchet - Chapters 17-19 with green packet pages 14-16 (due Thursday)
  • Hatchet Book Report - Read the Epilogue in the novel and be ready to turn in your Stop & Jot with post-its for plot analysis (due Monday)
  • Hatchet Book Report - green packet pages 17-20 due
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Thrash Out
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (11/10): Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16)
Monday (11/14): Hatchet Book Report - Epilogue and Stop &. Jot due date
Tuesday (11/15): Hatchet - green packet pages 17-20
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, November 8
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Hatchet yellow packet - p. 7-8 (RACECES response)
  • Hatchet yellow packet - p. 11 with BrainPop video "Point of View"
  • Hatchet green packet - p. 10-13 answers
Homework:
  • Study Sync online lesson - Hatchet First Read with Vocabulary and Think Questions was due today. Make sure you "Submit Assignment" to turn it in online.
  • The Hatchet Unit Test is tomorrow. Use the pink review guidelines for reference (also posted below)
  • Be ready to turn in the Hatchet yellow packet before the test (complete p. 4 to review the vocabulary before the test).
  • Hatchet - Chapters 17-19 with green packet pages 14-16 (due Thursday)
  • Hatchet Book Report - Stop & Jot with post-its for plot analysis (due Thursday)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Thrash Out
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/9): Hatchet Unit Test (Ch. 5 in Turning Points & related skills)
Thursday (11/10): Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16),
and Book Report - Stop &. Jot due date
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, November 7
 
English
Monday  Classwork:
  • Study Sync online lesson - Hatchet First Read with Vocabulary and Think Questions
  • Hatchet Book Report - reading of novel with green comprehension packet
Homework: 
  • Study Sync online lesson - Hatchet First Read with Vocabulary and Think Questions due tomorrow 
  • Hatchet - Chapters 12-16 with pages 10-13 in the green packet (due tomorrow)
  • The Hatchet Unit Test will be on Wednesday. Use the pink review guidelines for reference (also posted below)
  • Hatchet - Chapters 17-19 with green packet pages 14-16 (due Thursday)
  • Hatchet Book Report - Stop & Jot with post-its for plot analysis (due Thursday)
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - planning Sheet for overall argument (Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?")
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/8): Hatchet Ch. 12-16 (with green packet p. 10-13)
Wednesday (11/9): Hatchet Unit Test (Ch. 5 in Turning Points & related skills)
Thursday (11/10): Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16),
and Book Report - Stop &. Jot due date
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, November 4
 
English
Friday Classwork: Online StudySync assignment - Hatchet "First Read"
 
Homework: 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 12-16 and do the accompanying pages in the green packet (pages 10-13) - due Tuesday 11/8
  • The Hatchet Unit Test will be on Wednesday 11/9 - Refer to the pink review guidelines (also posted below)
  • Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16) and Stop & Jot post-its for entire book - due Thursday 11/10
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity:
  • Document E (Personal Injury Law) with discussion and questions in blue packet
  • "Bucketing" activity on p. 11 in blue packet - brainstorming which laws are just vs. unjust
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/8): Hatchet Ch. 12-16 (with green packet p. 10-13)
Wednesday (11/9): Hatchet Unit Test (Ch. 5 in Turning Points & related skills)
Thursday (11/10): Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16),
and Book Report - Stop &. Jot due date
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, November 3
 
English
Thursday Classwork: StudySync online program - Hatchet Narrative Point of View lesson with "Model" and "Your Turn" quiz  (yellow packet p. 3)
 
Homework: 
  • IXL - D1. (Narrative Point of View) and HH.1, HH.2 (Subject-Verb Agreement) due tomorrow!
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 12-16 and do the accompanying pages in the green packet (pages 10-12) - due Tuesday 11/8
  • Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 13-16)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Document D (Property Law) and Document E (Personal Injury Law) with discussion and questions in blue packet
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/8): Hatchet Ch. 12-16 (with green packet p. 10-13)
Wednesday (11/9): Hatchet Unit Test (Ch. 5 in Turning Points & related skills)
Thursday (11/10): Hatchet Ch. 17-19 (with green packet p. 14-16),
and Book Report - Stop &. Jot due date
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, November 2
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Hatchet - reading, Stop & Jot, green packet
  • StudySync online program - Hatchet Narrative Point of View lesson with "Define" video and text (yellow packet p. 10)
Homework: 
  • IXL - D1. (Narrative Point of View) and HH.1, HH.2 (Subject-Verb Agreement) due Friday
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 12-16 and do the accompanying pages in the green packet (pages 10-12) - due Tuesday 11/8
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Document C (Family Law) and Document D (Property Law)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/4): IXL D.1, HH.1, HH.2 due
Tuesday (11/8): Hatchet Ch. 12-16 (with green packet p. 10-12))
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
Friday (11/18):  Minimum Day (12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (11/21) - Friday (11/25):  Thanksgiving Break! 🦃
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, October 28
 
English
Friday Classwork: 
  • Narrator Point of View - Independent Practice on green worksheet
  • IXL D.1 (Identify the Narrative Point of View)
Homework:
  •  Hatchet - Read Chapters 9-11 (pages 82-104) and complete pages 8-9 in the green packet (due Tuesday 11/1)
  • IXL D.1 (Identify the Narrative Point of View) - due Friday 11/4
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 12-14 and do the accompanying pages in the green packet (due Friday 11/4)
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Background Essay (p. 7, 9), Document A
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
Tuesday (11/1): Hatchet Ch. 9-11 due (with p. 8-9 in green packet)
Friday (11/4): IXL D.1 due (Narrative Point of View)
Friday (11/4): Hatchet Ch. 12-14 (with green packet)
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, October 27
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Lesson on Narrator Point of View in English Journal on p. 18
  • Practice in yellow Hatchet packet on p. 9
  • RACES response in yellow packet on p. 6
Homework:  Hatchet - Read Chapters 9-11 (pages 82-104) and complete pages 8-9 in the green packet (due Tuesday 11/1)
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Understanding the Question and Pre-Bucketing (p. 11 in the blue packet)
 
Homework: Social Studies IXL B.2 (Mesopotamian Empires) due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Friday (10/28): Social Studies IXL B.2 due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
Tuesday (11/1): Hatchet Ch. 9-11 due (with p. 8-9 in green packet)
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, October 26
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Hatchet - Chapters 6-8 Entrance Ticket
  • Restating a Prompt lesson in English Journal on p. 16
  • RACES - transitions, additional guidelines (left side of Journal p. 16)
Homework:
 
  • IXL - V.1, V.2 (Homophones, Homonyms, Homographs) and GG.1 (Helping Verbs) - due Thursday 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 9-11 (pages 82-104) and complete pages 8-9 in the green packet (due Tuesday 11/1)
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Overview of Lesson 6
  • Hammurabi's Code DBQ activity - Hook Exercise: What is Justice? (blue packet p. 5
Homework:    Social Studies IXL B.2 (Mesopotamian Empires) due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Thursday (10/27): IXL (Language Arts) - V.1, V.2, GG.1 due
Friday (10/28): Social Studies IXL B.2 due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
Tuesday (11/1): Hatchet Ch. 9-11 due (with p. 8-9 in green packet)
Friday (11/11):  Veterans Day - No School! 🇺🇸
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, October 25
Tomorrow is PJ Day!
 
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English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Independent Work Time - Hatchet reading and green packet
  • RACES Response- practice in yellow packet, p. 5
Homework: 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 6 - 8 (pages 52-81) and complete green packet p. 5, 6, and 7 (due tomorrow)
  • IXL - V.1, V.2 (Homophones, Homonyms, Homographs) and GG.1 (Helping Verbs) - due Thursday 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 9-11 (pages 82-104) and complete pages 8-9 in the green packet (due Tuesday 11/1): 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lessons 4/5 Test
 
Homework:
  • If you did not finish p. 39 in the ISN, complete it tonight so you can turn in your Lesson 5 notes tomorrow. You will need to leave your ISN on the round table so I can check all your Lesson 5 notes, including p. 39. (Note: We are not doing p. 38.)
  • Social Studies IXL B.2 (Mesopotamian Empires) due Friday
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Wednesday (10/26): Hatchet - Reading of Ch. 6-8 (p. 5-7 in green packet) due
Thursday (10/27): IXL (Language Arts) - V.1, V.2, GG.1 due
Friday (10/28): Social Studies IXL B.2 due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
Tuesday (11/1): Hatchet Ch. 9-11 due (with p. 8-9 in green packet)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, October 24
This week is Red Ribbon Week. 
Don't forget to wear your Favorite Team Gear
tomorrow (Tuesday)!
 
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English
Monday Classwork: Descriptive Essays - final display copies assembled
 
Homework: 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 6 - 8 (pages 52-81) and complete green packet p. 5, 6, and 7 (due Wednesday)
  • IXL - V.1, V.2 (Homophones, Homonyms, Homographs) and GG.1 (Helping Verbs) - due Thursday 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: 
  • Make sure your Lesson 5 Notes are ready to turn in tomorrow. (Note: We are not doing the Processing Activities on p. 38 in the ISN.)
  • Social Studies IXL B.1 (Early Mesopotamia) is due tomorrow, before the test.
  • The Lessons 4/5 Assessment is tomorrow! The Lesson Games for both chapters will be due before the test. Don't forget to use the "Preparing for a Social Studies Test" handout for reminders about how to review (also posted below).
Upcoming Dates
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies IXL B.1 due (Early Mesopotamia)
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies Lessons 4/5 Test (Mesopotamia/Sumer)
Wednesday (10/26): Hatchet - Reading of Ch. 6-8 (p. 5-7 in green packet) due
Thursday (10/27): IXL (Language Arts) - V.1, V.2, GG.1 due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, October 21
Red Ribbon Week is next week!
Don't forget to wear RED on Monday.
 
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English
Friday Classwork: Final revision of Descriptive Essay
 
Homework: 
  • If you did not turn in your final color copy for the Descriptive Essay, print at home and turn it in on Monday.
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 6 - 8 (pages 52-81) and complete green packet p. 5, 6, and 7 (due Wednesday 10/26)
  • IXL - V.1, V.2 (Homophones, Homonyms, Homographs) and GG.1 (Helping Verbs) - due Thursday 10/27
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:  Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Characteristics of Civilization with Artifact Analysis Activity (last section) and independent work on Summary section, etc.
 
Homework: 
  • If you have not finished all the sections for Lesson 5, please work on it for homework. The entire lesson should be complete now (Note: The Processing Activities on p. 38-40 in the ISN are not homework. We will just be discussing them in class.) 
  • Social Studies IXL B.1 (Early Mesopotamia) will be due next Tuesday (10/25)
  • The Lessons 4/5 Assessment will be on Tuesday (10/25). The Lesson Games for both chapters will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies IXL B.1 due (Early Mesopotamia)
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies Lessons 4/5 Test (Mesopotamia/Sumer)
Wednesday (10/26): Hatchet - Reading of Ch. 6-8 (p. 5-7 in green packet) due
Thursday (10/27): IXL (Language Arts) - V.1, V.2, GG.1 due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, October 20
 
English
Thursday Classwork:  Turning Points StudySync Workbook p. 4-5  (excerpt from Chapter 5 of Hatchet) with Annotation Assignment in yellow Hatchet packet
 
Homework: 
  • IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas) is due tomorrow (Friday 10/21)
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 6 - 8 (pages 52-81) and complete green packet p. 5, 6, and 7 (due Wednesday 10/26)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Characteristics of Civilization with Artifact Analysis Activity
 
Homework: 
  • You have hopefully finished all but one section of the Artifact Analysis Activity with your partner in class. If you have not, please work on it for homework. (The artifacts are posted below).
  • Social Studies IXL B.1 (Early Mesopotamia) will be due next Tuesday (10/25)
  • The Lessons 4/5 Assessment will be on Tuesday (10/25). The Lesson Games for both chapters will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/14): IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas)
Friday (10/21):  Great American Shakeout
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies IXL B.1 due (Early Mesopotamia)
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies Lessons 4/5 Test (Mesopotamia/Sumer)
Wednesday (10/26): Hatchet - Reading of Ch. 6-8 (p. 5-7 in green packet) due
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, October 19
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Hatchet - Stop & Jot for Inciting Incident, Central Conflict, and Rising Action
  • English Journal page 17 on Highlighting and Annotating
  • Turning Points StudySync Workbook p. 4-5  (excerpt from Chapter 5 of Hatchet) - annotating activity
Homework:   Spend 30 minutes working on IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas) due Friday 10/21
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Characteristics of Civilization with Artifact Analysis Activity
 
Homework:
  • Today in class, you should have finished two sections with your partner. If you did not finish the second section, complete it for homework. The artifacts are posted below.
  • Social Studies IXL B.1 (Early Mesopotamia) will be due next Tuesday (10/25)
  • The Lessons 4/5 Assessment will be on Tuesday (10/25). The Lesson Games for both chapters will be due before the test.
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/14): IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas)
Friday (10/21):  Great American Shakeout
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Tuesday (1025): Social Studies IXL B.1 due (Early Mesopotamia)
Tuesday (10/25): Social Studies Lessons 4/5 Test (Mesopotamia/Sumer)
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, October 18
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Active Reading Strategies - Inferring, Making Connections, Making Predictions, Visualizing
  • Hatchet Chapter 4 (pages 29-35) - discussion with brainstorming on whiteboards about active reading strategies we can use while reading
Homework: 
  • Finish reading Hatchet Chapter 4 (pages 36-39) and be ready to discuss it tomorrow.
  • IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas) due Friday 10/21
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Characteristics of Civilization with Artifact Analysis Activity
  • Section 2 - Reading with notes in ISN on p. 33
  • Artifact Analysis Activity with placards depicting Artifacts A-H followed by notes in ISN on bottom of p. 33 
Homework: If you did not finish the first section in Lesson 5 that you worked on with your partner, please finish it for homework. The document with placards showing the artifacts is posted below for your reference, as well as the directions for the partner activity. 
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/14): IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas)
Friday (10/21):  Great American Shakeout
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
Monday (10/31):  Happy Halloween! 🎃
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, October 17

Happy First Day of Quarter 2! 😃

Reminder: If you have any make-up work or 
late assignment submissions for Quarter 1, 
they are due by tomorrow.
Don't forget to notify me with a note
or email when you have completed the work. 
Thank you!
 
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • RACEs Response page in English Journal on page 15 
  • Practice for citing textual evidence using the RACES format with  video - "The Three Little Pigs"
Homework: 
  • IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas) due Friday 10/21
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 2-3 (pages 13-28) with page 4 in the green packet. Remember to answer the questions on page 4 completely, providing details from the text.
  • FYI, the English Journals will be collected tomorrow for a Quarter 1 Classwork score. 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:  Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Introduction and Section 1 in the ISN on p. 32
 
Homework: All Quarter 1 late work is due by tomorrow. You might want to check PowerSchool to make sure all assignments have been completed.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (10/18): Hatchet Assignment #1 due
(Read Ch. 2-3, complete packet p. 4)
Tuesday (10/18): All Quarter 1 Make-Up Work due
Friday (10/14): IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas)
Friday (10/21):  Great American Shakeout
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, October 14
 
English
Friday Classwork: "Hard and Fast Rules for Commas" page in the English Journal on p. 14
 
Homework: 
  • IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas) due Friday 10/21
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 2-3 (pages 13-28) with page 4 in the green packet. Remember to answer the questions on page 4 completely, providing details from the text.
     
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:
  • Ancient Civilizations video -- "The Beginnings of Humankind"
  • Lesson 5 = Ancient Sumer - Preview Activity in the ISN on p. 31
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (10/18): Hatchet Assignment #1 due
(Read Ch. 2-3, complete packet p. 4)
Friday (10/14): IXL OO.1 - OO.5 (Commas)
Friday (10/21):  Great American Shakeout
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!! (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Monday - Friday (10/24 - 10/28):  Red Ribbon Week🧣
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, October 13
Don't forget, tomorrow is a Minimum Day!
Quarter 1 ends this week.
 
Reminder: If you have any make-up work or 
late assignment submissions for Quarter 1, 
they are due by next Tuesday. 
You might want to refer to PowerSchool
double check.
 
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Quarter 1 Grammar Quiz
 
Homework:   Hatchet - Read Chapters 2-3 (pages 13-28) with page 4 in the green packet. Remember to answer the questions on page 4 completely, providing details from the text.
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Sumerian Real Estate Ad - final draft
 
Homework: The Sumerian Real Estate is due tomorrow (Friday). Remember to fill out the Grading Rubric on the back of the blue paper to score yourself. (If you reread the directions as you revise and proofread, you should have a perfect score!)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/14): Sumerian Real Estate Ad due
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Tuesday (10/18): Hatchet Assignment #1 due
(Read Ch. 2-3, complete packet p. 4)
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, October 12
Tomorrow, ASB is sponsoring a "Wear Pink" day
to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Day. 
You can support this event by wearing anything pink -
shirts, socks, hats, anything goes!
 
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English
Wednesday Classwork: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen -
  • Directions for Book Report "Stop & Jot" assignment (first 3 post-its done together)
  • Chapter One - read together with p. 1-3 in green packet
Homework:
  • The Grammar Quiz is tomorrow (Thursday). Use the yellow Study Guide for reminders about review (also posted below).
  • IXL - II.1 (Irregular Past Tense Verbs), II.2 (Simple Past, Present, and Future Verb Tenses), II.3 (Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense), and Z.1 (Find Words Using Context) - Due Thursday 
  • Hatchet - Read Chapters 2-3 (pages 13-28) with page 4 in the green packet. Remember to answer the questions on page 4 completely, providing details from the text.
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Sumerian Real Estate Ad - final draft
 
Homework: The Sumerian Real Estate is due Friday (Note: You will have some time in class tomorrow to work on it.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/13): Wear Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Day (ASB)
Thursday (10/13): IXL II.1, II.2, II.3 (Verbs) and Z.1 (Context Clues) due
Thursday (10/13): Grammar Quiz
Friday (10/14): Sumerian Real Estate Ad due
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
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Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, October 11
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Grammar Quiz - Review Guidelines for Thursday
  • Hatchet - Chapter One (through p. 9) with green "Hatchet Interactive Notebook" packet 
Homework:
  • The Grammar Quiz will be on Thursday. Use the yellow Study Guide for reminders about review (also posted below).
  • IXL - II.1 (Irregular Past Tense Verbs), II.2 (Simple Past, Present, and Future Verb Tenses), II.3 (Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense), and Z.1 (Find Words Using Context) - Due Thursday 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Sumerian Real Estate Ad directions and rough draft
 
Homework: If you want to include any internet images in your Sumerian Real Estate ad, work on printing color images at home tonight.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/13): IXL II.1, II.2, II.3 (Verbs) and Z.1 (Context Clues) due
Thursday (10/13): Grammar Quiz
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, October 10
FYI, in 6th grade English/Social Studies we don't really have "Finals."
We will, however, have a Grammar Quiz on Thursday
that will cover the IXL sections we have completed recently. 
You will be given a Study Guide with further information. 
In Social Studies, there will not be a test this week 
(we'll be working on a little project).
 
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Worksheet - Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
  • IXL - Z.1 (Find Words Using Context)
Homework:  IXL - II.1 (Irregular Past Tense Verbs), II.2 (Simple Past, Present, and Future Verb Tenses), II.3 (Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense), and Z.1 (Find Words Using Context) - Due Thursday 
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: The Rise of Sumerian City-States -
  • Section 6 (From Small Farming Villages to Large City-States) reading in online text with notes in ISN 
  • Summary with Vocabulary activity
  • Reading Further article in online text - "Detecting Clues From Archaeology"
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/13): IXL II.1, II.2, II.3 (Verbs) and Z.1 (Context Clues) due
Thursday (10/13): Grammar Quiz
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, October 7
 
English
Friday Classwork: Descriptive Essay (Final Steps) -
  • Revising, Proofreading, and Editing
  • Adding Images
  • Self-Grading Rubric
  • Turn-In Directions
Homework: The new IXL assignment includes II.1 (Irregular Past Tense Verbs), II.2 (Simple Past, Present, and Future Verb Tenses), and II.3 (Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense) - Due Thursday 10/13
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Thursday (10/13): IXL II.1, II.2, II.3 due (Verbs)
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, October 6
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - Revising process with "Revising Worksheet" checklist (using yellow highlighter and red pen) on printed essay
 
Homework:
  • Finish the revising process for your Descriptive Essay using the "Revising Worksheet" checklist. Follow the directions while using a red pen and highlighter (if you don't have a yellow highlighter, any color will do) to make changes on your printed essay. This important step in the writing process should be completed before class tomorrow. I will be checking the revisions and the Revising Worksheet checklist, and then you'll be typing those revisions. We'll also add images. Our goal is to print a final copy at the end of Friday class and turn it in.
  • Be ready to also turn in the other important papers we used during the Descriptive Essay project - yellow brainstorming sheet, pink graphic organizer for five paragraphs, and the Revising Worksheet checklist.
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  The Rise of Sumerian City-States - Section 5 (Attacks by Neighboring Communities) reading in online text with notes in ISN on p. 
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/7): Descriptive Essay due (see notes above)
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, October 5
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  Revising our Descriptive Essays -
  • "Revising" handout (Writing Tool)
  • Video - "Tips for Revising Writing" (posted below)
  • Revising Checklist worksheet to use on printed copy of essay (with yellow highlighter and red pen)
Homework: 
  • IXL - QQ.4 (Quotations and Dialogue), CC.8 (Dependent and Independent Clauses), and CC.9 (Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences)  - due tomorrow!
  • Spend 15-20 minutes on revising your Descriptive Essay. Use the Revising Checklist with red pen and a highlighter as you work on this.
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States - Section 5  Group Activity  (Attacks by Neighboring Communities - design a defense plan for your city
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/6): IXL - QQ.4, CC.8, CC.9 due
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, October 4
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • BrainPop - Figurative Language
  • Page on Figurative Language in English Journal on p. 13
  • Handouts on Similes and Metaphors
  • Descriptive Essay - include Figurative Language
Homework: 
  • If you did not finish in class, continue typing your Conclusion paragraph, add Dialogue, and include Figurative Language in your Descriptive Essay (in Google Classroom). 
  • IXL - QQ.4 (Quotations and Dialogue), CC.8 (Dependent and Independent Clauses), and CC.9 (Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences) are due Thursday 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States -
  • Section 4  Group Activity - Building and Maintaining a Complex Irrigation System
  • Section 4 ISN reading (An Uncontrolled Water Supply in the River Valley)
  • Section 4 notes in ISN on p. 26 
Homework: If you did not finish the notes in your ISN on p. 26, complete them for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/6): IXL - QQ.4, CC.8, CC.9 due
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, October 3
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Flocabulary Video - "The Five Paragraph Essay"
  • Descriptive Essay - Conclusion
Homework:
  • If you did not finish it in class, continue typing your Conclusion paragraph in Google Classroom. All five paragraphs of your rough draft should now be completed.
  • IXL - QQ.4 (Quotations and Dialogue), CC.8 (Dependent and Independent Clauses), and CC.9 (Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences) are due Thursday 
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:   Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States -
  • Section 3  Group Activity - design a water-control system for ancient Mesopotmians
  • Section 3 ISN reading (An Uncontrolled Water Supply in the River Valley)
  • Section 3 notes in ISN on p. 25 
Homework:   If you did not finish the Section 3 notes in the ISN on p. 25, complete them for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/6): IXL - QQ.4, CC.8, CC.9 due
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, September 30
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Dependent & Independent Clauses/Complex Sentences in English Journal on p. 12
  • Introduction of IXL - CC.8 (Identify Dependent and Independent Clauses) and CC.9 (Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?) 
Homework: 
  • If you need to spend some time on your Descriptive Essay in order to finalize the first 4 paragraphs (Intro and 3 Body Paragraphs), please do that this weekend. On Monday, we will be working on the Conclusion.
  • IXL - QQ.4 (Quotations and Dialogue), CC.8 (Dependent and Independent Clauses), and CC.9 (Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences) are due Thursday 10/6
  • Optional - Check out the video posted below for good grammar review on subordinate conjunctions, dependent and independent clauses, and complex sentences!
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States - Section 2 with notes in ISN on p. 24 (bottom)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/6): IXL - QQ.4, CC.8, CC.9 due
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, September 29
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • BrainPop - "Dialogue"
  • "Writing Dialogue" green packet
  • IXL QQ.4 (Quotations and Dialogue)
  • Descriptive Essay - body paragraph #3
Homework: Spend some time on your descriptive essay to make sure you have completed the first four paragraphs of your rough draft (Introduction and Body Paragraphs #1-3). 
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States - Section 1 with notes in ISN on p. 24 (top)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, September 28
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  Descriptive Essay -
  • Handouts for Strong Verbs, avoiding vague words like "Things," Character Traits and Emotions/Feelings word banks
  • Body Paragraph #2
Homework: 
  • If you did not finish Body Paragraph #2 in class, work on it for homework. So far, the work we have done includes the Introduction and Body Paragraphs #1 and #2. Use the handouts for reference, including the graphic organizer with your plan for the paragraphs.
  • IXL F.1 (Identify Sensory Details) and CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 (Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons) due tomorrow (Thursday)
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Lesson 4 = The Rise of Sumerian City-States -
  • Preview Activity in the ISN on p. 23 
  • Introduction in online History Alive text
Homework: If you did not finish p. 23 in the ISN, work on it tonight
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/29): IXL F.1, CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 due
Thursday (10/6):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #2
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, September 27
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Descriptive Essay -
  • New yellow packet on "Writing Descriptive Sentences" for reference 
  • Pink graphic organizer for entire essay - body paragraph planning
  • Typing in Google Classroom - Body Paragraph #1
Homework:
  • Make sure you have completed the first two paragraphs of the Descriptive Essay in Google Classroom, which includes the Introduction and Body Paragraph #1. Use the handouts for reference, including the graphic organizer with your plan for the paragraphs.
  • IXL F.1 (Identify Sensory Details) and CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 (Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons) due this Thursday 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 3 Assessment = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/29): IXL F.1, CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 due
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, September 26
 
English
Monday Classwork:  Descriptive Essay - Introduction Paragraph in Google Classroom (Hook, Background, Thesis)
 
Homework:
  • If you did not finish typing your Introduction paragraph in Google Classroom, please finish it tonight for homework. Remember to refer to the graphic organizer for the descriptive essay, the packet on how to write the Hook, the 5 Ws for background information, and the purple prompt to help with your thesis writing. 
  • IXL (Identify Sensory Details) and CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 (Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons) due Thursday 9/29
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Section 6 with notes in ISN on p. 22
  • Summary section in History Alive online text
  • BrainPop - "Agricultural Revolution"
  • Review worksheet - Paleolithic vs. Neolithic statements (P or N?)
Homework: 
  • The Lesson 3 Assessment is tomorrow! - From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers
  • The Lesson Game "Charting the Course" for Lesson 3 will be test review, due tomorrow (before the test)
  • Use the "Preparing for a Social Studies Test" review guidelines on your purple paper (also posted below) to see study guide suggestions.
  • Optional - Explore the website called "Mysteries of Catalhoyuk" to learn more about this Neolithic village (link shown below)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/27): Social Studies Lesson 3 Test 
Tuesday (9/27):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #1 🎃
Thursday (9/29): IXL F.1, CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 due
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, August 19
Have a great weekend!
 
English
Friday Classwork: Descriptive Essay -
  • Prompt
  • Introduction Paragraph - Graphic Organizer (Hook, Background, Thesis)
  • "How to Write a Hook" Video (posted below)
  • Writing Tools - "Writing the Hook" pink packet
Homework: IXL (Identify Sensory Details) and CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 (Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons)
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Partner Activity with Neolithic Nick and Neolithic Nel - Section 5 with notes in ISN on p. 21
Homework: 
  • The Lesson 3 Assessment will be on Tuesday - From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers
  • Optional - Explore the website called "Mysteries of Catalhoyuk" to learn more about this Neolithic village (link shown below)
  • The Lesson Game "Charting the Course" for Lesson 3 will be test review, due Tuesday (before the test)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/23):  6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Theme: Luau 🌺
Tuesday (9/27): Social Studies Lesson 3 Test 
Tuesday (9/27):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #1 🎃
Thursday (9/29): IXL F.1, CC.5, CC.6, CC.7 due
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, September 22
🏖🌞🌺
The 6th Grade Dance is tomorrow from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students can pick up pre-paid tickets
(or purchase $12 tickets) at lunch tomorrow.
Tickets at the door will be $15.
The dances are really fun! You won't want to miss it.
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - Brainstorming Memorable Moments on yellow worksheet
 
Homework: 
  • If you did not finish filling out the yellow worksheet to brainstorm ideas for your Descriptive Essay, please finish it tonight.
  •  IXL CC.4 (Compound Subjects & Predicates) and DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 (Plurals/Possessives) - due tomorrow!
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Partner Activity with Neolithic Nick and Neolithic Nel - Section 3 with notes in ISN on p. 20
Homework: If you did not finish the Section 4 notes in your ISN on p. 20, please complete them for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/23): IXL CC.4, DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 due
Friday (9/23):  6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Theme: Luau 🌺
Tuesday (9/27):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #1 🎃
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, September 22
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • "Show, Don't Tell" activity (salmon-colored worksheet)
  • Young Authors List of Sensory Words
Homework:  IXL CC.4 (Compound Subjects & Predicates) and DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 (Plurals/Possessives) - due Friday 9/23
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Section 2 - reading in online text with notes in ISN on p. 18
  • Partner Activity with Neolithic Nick and Neolithic Nel - Section 3 with notes in ISN on p. 19
Homework: If you did not finish the Section 3 notes in your ISN on p. 19, please complete it for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/23): IXL CC.4, DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 due
Friday (9/23):  6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Theme: Luau 🌺
Tuesday (9/27):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #1 🎃
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, September 20
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Types of Writing page in English Journal on p. 11
  • BrainPop - "Show Not Tell" with review quiz and writing activity
  • IXL - F.1 (Identify Sensory Details)
Homework:   IXL CC.4 (Compound Subjects & Predicates) and DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 (Plurals/Possessives) - due Friday 9/23
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Section 1 - reading in online text with notes in ISN on p. 17
  • Map activity on screen - locating Jarmo, Catal Hoyuk, Jericho and the three rivers of the fertile crescent
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/21): ASB "College Day"
(Wear college-related apparel)
Wednesday (9/21):  Lockdown Drill (9:05 AM)
Friday (9/23): IXL CC.4, DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 due
Friday (9/23):  6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Theme: Luau 🌺
Tuesday (9/27):  Hauntington Breakfast Prize Distribution Day #1 🎃
Friday (10/7): SMHS Homecoming Parade 3:30 p.m.
Friday (10/14): End of Quarter 1
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
Saturday (10/22): Hauntington Breakfast!!!
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, September 19
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Journal Writing: After Outdoor Ed/Stay-Back Program reflection (in Google Classroom)
  • English Journal p. 10 - Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates
Homework:
  • If you did not finish the Journal Writing reflection in Google Classroom, complete it for homework (due tomorrow)
  • IXL CC.4 (Compound Subjects & Predicates) and DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 (Plurals/Possessives) - due Friday 9/23
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Lesson 3 = From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers -
  • Preview Activity in ISN on p. 17
  • Introduction in online text 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/21): ASB "College Day"
(Wear college-related apparel)
Friday (9/23): IXL CC.4, DD.6, DD.7, DD.8 due
Friday (9/23):  6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Theme: Luau 🌺

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, September 9
*Remember to arrive to school by 6:30 am on Mon. 9/12 for your Cuyamaca trip!*
*For the Stay-Back Program, students and parents will be receiving
an email with information about the schedule and locations.
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • "Stray" Unit Test
  • Journal Writing in Google Classroom - Outdoor Education Camp or Stay-Back Program reflections
Homework: If you did not finish the Outdoor Education Camp/Stay-Back Program Journal Writing assignment in Google Classroom, please finish it for homework. You should spend at least 20 minutes using the directions and suggestions to do some great writing!
 
Social Studies
Friday Homework: none
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, September 8
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • "Stray" green packet - p. 5-6  "Vocabulary Warm-Up Exercises"
  • "Stray" green packet - p. 7 "Finding Text Evidence"
Homework: 
  • If not completed in class, finish up green "Stray" packet p. 5-7
  • Be ready to turn in the green "Stray" packet tomorrow before the test (Note: We skipped p. 8.)
  • IXL Language Arts PP.1 (Capitalization Errors) due tomorrow - This will be good test review.
  • The "Stray" Unit Test is tomorrow! Use the Study Guide (pink paper) that we went over in class today (also posted below). 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Lesson 2 Assessment = Early Hominins
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/9): IXL (Language Arts) PP.1 due (Capitalization Errors)
Friday (9/9): "Stray" Unit Test - English
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, September 7
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Plot Practice green worksheet homework - discussion and correction 
  • Diagramming a Story - "Stray" in English Journal on left side of p. 8
  • Study Guide for "Stray" Unit Test (pink paper)
Homework: 
  • IXL Language Arts CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 (Sentences/Subjects & Predicates) - due tomorrow
  • IXL Language Arts PP.1 (Capitalization Errors) due Friday 9/9 - This will be good test review for the test on Friday.
  • The "Stray" Unit Test will be on Friday. Use the Study Guide (pink paper) that we went over in class today (also posted below). 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 2, Section 3 - Homo Sapiens (reading in online text and notes on p. 15)
  • Summary section with Vocabulary activity at bottom
  • Explore articles overview
Homework:
  • The Lesson 2 Assessment is tomorrow. Use the purple "How do I Successfully Prepare for a Social Studies Test?" handout for reminders about how to review (also posted below).
  • Complete the online Lesson Game, "Matrix of Knowledge" before the test.
  • Optional - There are a couple of videos about early hominins posted below, if you are interested.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/8): IXL (Language Arts) CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 due
Thursday (9/8): Social Studies Lesson 2 Test = Early Hominins
Friday (9/9): IXL (Language Arts) PP.1 due (Capitalization Errors)
Friday (9/9): "Stray" Unit Test - English
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, September 6
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant - reading and annotating in copy of story with discussion about plot
 
Homework:
  • Plot Practice (green worksheet) - due tomorrow
  • IXL Language Arts CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 (Sentences/Subjects & Predicates) - due Thursday 9/8
  • IXL Language Arts PP.1 (Capitalization Errors) due Friday 9/9 - This will be good test review for the test on Friday.
  • The "Stray" Unit Test will be on Friday. We will go over the Study Guide tomorrow in class.
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  
  • Lesson 2, Section 3 - Homo Neanderthalensis with notes in ISN on p. 14
  • Lesson 2, Section 3 - Homo Sapiens (reading of first two paragraph in online text and notes at the top of p. 15)
Homework: The Lesson 2 Assessment will be on Thursday. You will need to review and complete the online Lesson Game, "Matrix of Knowledge" before the test.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/7): English HW due - Plot Practice (green worksheet)
Thursday (9/8): IXL (Language Arts) CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 due
Thursday (9/8): Social Studies Lesson 2 Test = Early Hominins
Friday (9/9): IXL (Language Arts) PP.1 due (Capitalization Errors)
Friday (9/9): "Stray" Unit Test - English
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, September 2
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend!
🏖😎🎉
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Daily Language Review (Thursday) HW - corrected and collected
  • Subjects and Predicates lesson in English Journal on p. 9
  • Introduction of next IXL assignment - Language Arts CC.1, CC.2, CC.3
Homework:
  • IXL Language Arts CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 (Sentences/Subjects & Predicates) - due Thursday 9/8
  • Plot Practice (green worksheet) due Wednesday
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 2, Section 3 - Homo Neanderthalensis (Neanderthal Man) Image Analysis activity
 
Homework: If you would like to improve your homework score for the Lesson 2, Section 2 notes in the ISN on p. 13, refer to the online text to add more details (due Tuesday).
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Wednesday (9/7): English HW due - Plot Practice (green worksheet)
Thursday (9/8): IXL (Language Arts) CC.1, CC.2, CC.3 due
Thursday (9/8): Social Studies Lesson 2 Test = Early Hominins
Friday (9/9): "Stray" Unit Test - English
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, September 1
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • The Plot Pyramid lesson in English Journal on p. 8
  • Plot - Practice in "Stray" green packet on p. 3-4
Homework: Daily Language Review (Thursday)
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:  Lesson 2, Section 2 - Homo Erectus (Upright Man) with notes in ISN on p. 13
 
Homework: Reread the History Alive online text for Lesson 2, Section 2 (Homo Erectus) and complete the notes in the ISN on p. 13. Remember to write 2-3 complete stand-alone sentences for #4, using the required words. 
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, August 31
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Story Vocabulary activity in English Journal on p. 6
  • "Fugu" Video - Story Vocabulary practice
  • "Stray" green packet - Story Vocabulary practice on p. 1-2
Homework: none
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Lesson 2 = Early Hominin Image Analysis Activity with discussion for Section 2 - Homo Erectus (Upright Man)
  • Social Studies IXL JJ.3 - Reading and Creating Timelines with BCE and CE explanation (blue handout)
Homework: Social Studies IXL JJ.3 - Reading and Creating Timelines (either complete all the stages or spend at least 40 minutes, whichever comes first)
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/1): Social Studies IXL JJ.3 due (Timelines)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, August 30
Remember to give your parents the Hauntington Breakfast flyers you received in Homeroom yesterday. 
For information and ticket sales, please visit the website: https://www.hauntingtonbreakfast.com/ 
Any questions? Please email them to: [email protected].  
🎃👻🕸
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Parts of Speech lesson in English Journal on p. 6 
  • Video - "Parts of Speech Rap" (posted below)
  • Independent Practice: Parts of Speech (yellow worksheet)
Homework: IXL assignment - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 (due tomorrow, before school)
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 2 = Early Hominins -
  • Section 1 - Homo Habilis (Handy Man) reading/highlighting in online text 
  • Section 1 notes in ISN on p. 12
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/31): IXL - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 due
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, August 29
Tomorrow is the ASB-Sponsored Beach Day!
Don't forget to wear sunglasses, a hat, and flip-flops.
😎🏖☀🌊
 
 
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Video - "Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset"
  • Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset in English Journal on p. 5
 
Homework:  IXL assignment - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 (due Wednesday)
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: 
  • Video - "Lascaux's Prehistoric Cave Paintings" (Rick Steves)
  • Lesson 2 = Early Hominins - Preview Activity in ISN on p. 11
  • Introduction in online text (reading)
  • Section 1 activity with visual
Homework: If you did not finish the Preview Activity on p. 11, please do that for homework.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (8/30):  ASB Spirit Day (Beach Day)
Wednesday (8/31): IXL - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 due
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, August 26
It was so great to see so many parents last night
at Back to School Night!
If you were unable to attend,
you can access the presentation in Schoology.
It is posted in the Course Guidelines folder under
either English or Social Studies.
 
English
Friday Classwork: Independent Work Time - IXL and SSR
 
Homework:  IXL assignment - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 (due Wednesday)
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Lesson 1 Assessment - Investigating the Past
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (8/29):  Make-Up Photo Day
Tuesday (8/30):  ASB Spirit Day (Beach Day)
Wednesday (8/31): IXL - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 due
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, August 25
Back to School Night is tonight! 
Please remember to give your parent the flyer 
with the schedule and classroom locations. 
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Capitalization Rules in English Journal on p. 4
  • Introduction of IXL with parent letter
  • First IXL assignment - practice 
Homework: 
  • Parent Letter for IXL - Please make sure your parent receives the IXL letter (yellow)
  • IXL assignment - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 (due Wednesday)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past:
  • Recap of notes in ISN sections
  • Processing Activity in ISN on p. 10 
  • "How Do I Successfully Prepare for a Social Studies Test?" handout with ideas for test review (also posted below)
  • Online History Alive - practice with review tools for Lesson 1 Assessment
Homework:
  •  The assessment for Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past is tomorrow. Use the purple handout to see suggestions about how to review.
  • History Alive online Lesson Game - "Crack the Code" for Lesson 1 (Note: This is test review, so it needs to be completed BEFORE the test. I will not accept it as late work.)
  • Be ready to turn in your Lesson 1 notes. I will be collecting the ISN workbooks for a Classwork grade.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26): Social Studies Lesson 1 Assessment (Investigating the Past)
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (8/29):  Make-Up Photo Day
Tuesday (8/30):  ASB Spirit Day (Beach Day)
Wednesday (8/31): IXL - DD.1, DD.2, DD.3, DD.4 due
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, August 24
Back to School Night is tomorrow night!
Homeroom Students - You will be getting a Back to School Night flyer
tomorrow during Homeroom. We will fill out the form with
your daily schedule so your parents know where to go.
😜🏫🍎
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Video - "Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset" (posted below)
  • Community Circle 
  • English Journal - pages in back set up for Spelling practice and Writing Goals reminders
  • "All About Me" presentations
Homework: Complete the Daily Language Review for "Wednesday." Don't forget to use Proofreading Marks to correct the sentences, then record the corrected sentence on the line. 
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past:
  • Section 4 - Reading in text (xerox packet) with notes in ISN on p.7
  • Summary section in online text with "Check for Understanding" activity in online below
  • Online text - independent time to work on "Check for Understanding" activities below each section
Homework: The assessment for Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past will be on Friday. We will discuss strategies for test review in class.
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, August 23
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:  "All About Me" slide - directions and final reminders
 
Homework: The "All About Me" slide is due. Remember, proofread carefully using the directions, examples, and grading rubric. When it is completed, click "Turn In" in Google Classroom. (You do not need to "Share" it with me.) 
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past - Remaining stations in the "Interpreting Cave Art" activity with reading in text and notes in ISN for those sections
 
Homework: The assessment for Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past will be on Friday. We will discuss strategies for test review in class.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/24): "All About Me" Slide due by 8:00 a.m.
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26): Social Studies Lesson 1 Assessment (Investigating the Past)
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (8/29):  Make-Up Photo Day
Tuesday (8/30):  ASB Spirit Day (Beach Day)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
Monday (9/12) - Friday (9/16):  6th Grade Outdoor Education - Cuyamaca
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, August 22
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Review of Rules and Expectations 
  • "Don't Forget" locker signs with list of what to bring to class every day
  • Clock Partners - clock filled out with 12 names of classmates
  • Reminders - "All About Me" slide
Homework: Spend at least 30 minutes working on your "All About Me" slide. Remember to refer to the directions, examples, and grading rubric in Google Classroom to make sure you have met all the requirements. Do not turn it in or "Share" it with me yet. We will spend time in class tomorrow doing final edits.
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past - First two stations in the "Interpreting Cave Art" activity with reading in text and notes in ISN for those two sections
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/24): "All About Me" Slide due by 8:00 a.m.
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Friday, August 19
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Homework - Daily Language Review (Tuesday) corrected and collected
  • Writing "Stand-Alone Sentences" in English Journal on p. 3
Homework: The "All About Me" slide is due in Google Classroom next Wednesday. Work on gathering photos this weekend. We will work on it in class on Monday.
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork:  History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past:
  • Section 2 in text with notes in Social Studies workbook (ISN) on page 6 (bottom)
  • Directions for "Interpreting Cave Art" activity 
  • First station for "Interpreting Cave Art" activity done together with notes on Section 3 in the ISN on p. 7(top) and reading in text (xerox packet)
Note for Absent Students: If you don't have the xerox packet for Lesson 1, you can access the text online. Go to the bottom of the hehms.us home page and click on Online Textbooks to find the link for History Alive. Enroll into your "Existing Account" by using my email address - [email protected].
 
Announcements
This list is getting longer! 😜
Students, remember to bring to class:
1. Charged Chromebook
2. English Journal (composition book)
3. Binder Reminder
4. Binder
5. Social Studies (ISN) Workbook
6. Pencil bag/case with a pencil (and other supplies)
7. Homeroom only: A reading book
All other workbooks and supplies can be left in the locker or at home to be used at a later date.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/24): "All About Me" Slide due by 8:00 a.m.
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, August 18
 
English
Thursday Classwork:  Introduction of "All About Me" Slide assignment in Google Classroom
 
Homework:
  • Daily Language Review (DLR) - due tomorrow (Don't forget to use proofreading marks when you revise sentences)
  • The "All About Me" slide is due Wednesday 8/24 by 8:00 a.m. (BEFORE school)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: History Alive - Lesson 1 = Investigating the Past:
  • Preview Activity in Social Studies workbook (ISN) on page 5
  • Introduction in text
  • Section 1 in text with notes in ISN on p. 6 (top)
Homework: If you have not already done so, please return the forms for parents: 
  • Letter with reminders (purple)
  • Course Outline and Signature form (green) 
  • "Parent Homework" (pink)  
  • Getting to Know Your Child (salmon) 
Don't forget to bring a flashlight with your name on it, if you have not already done so.
 
Announcements
This list is getting longer! 😜
Students, remember to bring to class:
1. Charged Chromebook
2. English Journal (composition book)
3. Binder Reminder
4. Binder
5. Social Studies (ISN) Workbook
6. Pencil bag/case with a pencil (and other supplies)
7. Homeroom only: A reading book
All other workbooks and supplies can be left in the locker or at home to be used at a later date.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (8/19):  HMS Color Day - 6th Grade Wears BLACK
Friday (8/19): Course Outline and Parent Homework signatures due
Wednesday (8/24): "All About Me" Slide due by 8:00 a.m.
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Wednesday, August 17
 
Please remember to give your parents the pink health form for Camp Cuyamaca! 
It is due tomorrow (Thursday) to your Homeroom teacher!  Thank you!
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • DLR - corrected with red pen and turned in
  • Stretch the Sentence pages glued into English Journal on p. 2
  • Expanding Sentences - identifying expansion techniques with color-coding system (When, Where, How, Why, Adjectives)
  • Google Classroom - Class Code to join Mrs. Doan's English/Social Studies class
Homework: Complete page 2 of the Expanding Sentences yellow worksheet. (Note: If you don't have crayons, colored pencils, or markers, use different pencil lines for each type like a circle, underline, box, blob, and cloud as demonstrated in class.)
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Login procedure for History Alive 
 
Homework:   Forms for parents (delivered by students yesterday) include: 
  • Letter with reminders (purple)
  • Course Outline and Signature form (green) - signature due Friday
  • "Parent Homework" (pink) - signature due Friday 
  • Getting to Know Your Child (salmon) - Optional, but appreciated!
Don't forget to bring a flashlight with your name on it, if you have not already done so.
 
Announcements
Students, remember to bring to class:
1. Charged Chromebook
2. English Journal (composition book)
3. Binder Reminder
4. Binder
3. Pencil bag/case with a pencil (and other supplies)
4. Homeroom only: A reading book
All other workbooks and supplies can be left in the locker or at home to be used at a later date.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/18): Pink Outdoor Education Registration & Health Form due
Friday (8/19):  HMS Color Day - 6th Grade Wears BLACK
Friday (8/19): Course Outline and Parent Homework signatures due
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
Monday (9/5):  Labor Day - No School!
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, August 16
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Video - "Interactive Notebooks 101"
  • English Journal (Interactive Notebook) - setting up the composition book with Table of Contents and page 1 on Proofreading Marks
Homework:
  • Daily Language Review for Week 1/Monday (small orange paper) - Don't forget to use the Proofreading Marks from page 1 in the English Journal to edit the sentences
  • If you have not yet turned in your Emoji project, it is due tomorrow!
 
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:  Course Outline and Signature form
 
Homework:   Forms for parents (delivered by students) include: 
  • Letter with reminders (purple)
  • Course Outline and Signature form (green) - signature due Friday
  • "Parent Homework" (pink) - signature due Friday 
  • Getting to Know Your Child (salmon) - optional, but appreciated!
Don't forget to bring a flashlight with your name on it, if you have not already done so.
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday 8/17: Bring a Flashlight with your name on it for Social Studies
Friday (8/19):  HMS Color Day - 6th Grade Wears BLACK
Friday (8/19): Course Outline and Parent Homework signatures due
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, August 15
 
 
English
Monday Classwork: 
  • Classroom Rules - the 5 P's
  • Review of "Stretch A Sentence!"
  • Emoji Writing/Art project
Homework: "Stretch the Sentence" yellow worksheet
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Introduction to Grade 6 Social Studies course - Ancient Civilizations
 
Homework: Please bring a flashlight, labeled with your name, to class by Wednesday if possible. We will use it for an activity, and then you can take it home. :)
 
Reminders
Please remember to charge your Chromebook
BEFORE coming to school each day.  Thank you!
Please remember that students are not allowed in school hallways
prior to the 8:00 a.m. bell.  Thank you so much for your cooperation!
Thank you to those who have donated Kleenex boxes!
It is very much appreciated!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday 8/17: Bring a Flashlight with your name on it for Social Studies
Friday (8/19):  HMS Color Day - 6th Grade Wears BLACK
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

UPDATES

Posting for Thursday, August 11
 

Happy Thursday! 🎒🍎

 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • How to Stretch a Sentence
  • Emoji Writing project
Homework: Work on getting your school supplies. We will be needing them in class Monday (and we'll get organized then!)
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Organization Reminders - Binder Reminder, Teacher Webpage Postings
  • Video - "Getting Ready for Middle School: Fears and Faves"
  • Brainstorming - establishing classroom Norms (with whiteboards)
Homework: Remember to check this daily posting (and Subscribe if you have not done so already)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (8/12):  ASB Kickoff Assembly (HMS Gym)
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)
 

Due:

UPDATES

Dear Parents and Students,
 
Welcome to HMS! What a great first day!!!  Although students were attentive listeners, they may come home feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information provided today. Please reassure your child that teachers will review procedures repeatedly over the next few weeks. Encourage your child to ask questions and seek help when needed. My goal is for all students to feel safe and comfortable in their new learning environment. I am already impressed with this group of 6th graders, and I know it will be a rewarding, positive, and successful year for all!
 
The most common question from students today was, "What do I bring to class?"  For this week, please bring the following:
 
1.  Folder (blue or green) from class today with various handouts inside
2.  Chromebook (fully charged)
3.  Binder Reminder (given to you today in Homeroom)
4.  School supplies, if ready (not due until Monday)
5. Homeroom only: A reading book for SSR!
 
Please leave other items in your locker or at home.  Starting on Monday, backpacks will not be allowed in the classroom per school policy.  However, students have the option to bring a small drawstring sport/gym bag to the classroom.
 
Reminders
Please remember that students are not allowed in school hallways
prior to the 8:00 a.m. bell.  Thank you so much for your cooperation!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (8/12):  ASB Kickoff Assembly (HMS Gym)
Thursday (8/25):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Friday (8/26):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)