Thursday, October 24, 2019

Thursday 10/24/2019



Urbanna Marina Water Testing Field Trip Tomorrow!

Please click the links below to get a detailed preview of what your child is doing in class!

Language Arts
Harrow

Jedlinski
Schwarzmann
Rainier
  • https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vLVeYab46IcI1Jovjs31dTLCYrB4qJYV0oZGRXFFSNw/edit?usp=sharing

Science

Social Studies

Monday, October 21, 2019

Monday 10/21/2019

Wednesday, October 23rd is National Unity Day! Wear Orange to show your support!

Please click the links below to get a detailed preview of what your child is doing in class!


Language Arts
Harrow

Jedlinski
Schwarzmann
Rainier

Science
  • Students are working on an independent and dependent variables web quest

Social Studies

Monday, October 7, 2019

Monday 10/07/2019

Quarter 1 Interim went home today! Please be sure to sign and return as soon as possible!


Social is this Friday! Be looking for the form!!

Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

Language Arts
  • Comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction texts with similar themes.
  • Read for 30 minutes every night
Harrow
  • Continuing direct & indirect characterization using short stories.
  • Word study unit on root words. 
  • Identifying roots in context while reading.
  • Discussing how our stories relate to the theme of change.

Jedlinski
  • We have begun exploring setting and how it contributes to understanding of The Bridge Home.
  • We are working on creating and asking high level text dependent questions.
  • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

Math

Schwarzmann
  • Students will be using their knowledge of integer operations to solve related word problems.
  • They will be assessed on these skills on Friday Oct. 11th.
Rainier
  • Check up on square root, perfect square, and absolute value practice
Science
  • Students are working on an independent and dependent variables web quest

Social Studies
  • Students have begun working on their first project for the year. They are creating brochures encouraging tourists to visit one of the US Geographical Regions.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Thursday 10/3/2019

Announcements:
SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day

Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

Language Arts
  • Comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction texts with similar themes.
  • Read for 30 minutes every night
Harrow
  • Analyzing characters using direct and indirect characterization
  • Personal reflection of a time when my cheese was moved.
  • Get AR Letter signed
  • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

Jedlinski
  • We have finished reading Who Moved My Cheese and are writing personal reflection relating the book to our lives. Reflections are being written in class and are due by the end of class tomorrow for a quiz grade!
  • We finished our first section for the Global Read Aloud and are hoping to start making connections with other classrooms around the world!
  • AR Goals have been negotiated. Please ask to see & sign your child's AR Goal Contract!
  • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

Math

Schwarzmann
  • The students will continue to explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers using manipulatives and models.
Rainier
  • Absolute value with famous people.
  • Test on absolute value, square roots, numbers talks on Monday 

    Science
    • We did a chromatography lab in class using steps of the scientific method.
    • Study the scientific method steps.

    Social Studies
    • We finished locating the major bodies of water in the United States and have begun a web quest reviewing and further exploring what we have learned so far.
    • Students are to study/review their Water Features notes, questions, and maps tonight for homework!

    Wednesday, October 2, 2019

    Wednesday 10/02/2019

    Announcements:
    SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
    Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
    Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
    Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day

    Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
    Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

    Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

    Language Arts
    • Comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction texts with similar themes.
    • Read for 30 minutes every night
    Harrow
    • Analyzing characters using direct and indirect characterization
    • Personal reflection of a time when my cheese was moved.
    • Get AR Letter signed
    • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

    Jedlinski
    • Today we were introduced to the library and began learning our way around it!
    • Today we began The Bridge Home for the Global Read aloud!
    • AR Goals have been negotiated. Please ask to see & sign your child's AR Goal Contract!
    • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

    Math

    Schwarzmann
    • This week we are learning to model and represent integer operations using pictures and manipulatives.
    Rainier
    • Absolute value.
    • Review perfect square & square root test.

      Science
      • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. 
      • We are beginning the scientific method.

      Social Studies
      • This week we will be discussing major bodies of water in the United States; focusing on their location and important roles.
      • Any US Geographic Regions Maps that were not completed in class needs to be completed at home! These maps are for a classwork grade!

      Tuesday, October 1, 2019

      Tuesday 10/01/2019

      Announcements:
      SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
      Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
      Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
      Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
      Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
      Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

      Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

      Language Arts
      • Comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction texts with similar themes.
      • Read for 30 minutes every night
      Harrow
      • Analyzing characters using direct and indirect characterization
      • Personal reflection of a time when my cheese was moved.
      • Get AR Letter signed
      • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

      Jedlinski
      • Today we were introduced to the library and began learning our way around it!
      • Today we began The Bridge Home for the Global Read aloud!
      • AR Goals have been negotiated. Please ask to see & sign your child's AR Goal Contract!
      • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

      Math

      Schwarzmann
      • This week we are learning to model and represent integer operations using pictures and manipulatives.
      Rainier
      • Absolute value.
      • Review perfect square & square root test.

        Science
        • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. 
        • We are beginning the scientific method.

        Social Studies
        • This week we will be discussing major bodies of water in the United States; focusing on their location and important roles.
        • Any US Geographic Regions Maps that were not completed in class needs to be completed at home! These maps are for a classwork grade!

        Monday, September 30, 2019

        Monday 9/30/2019

        Announcements:
        SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
        Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
        Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
        Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
        Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
        Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

        Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

        Language Arts
        • Comparing and contrasting fiction and nonfiction texts with similar themes.
        • Read for 30 minutes every night
        Harrow
        • Analyzing characters using direct and indirect characterization
        • Personal reflection of a time when my cheese was moved.
        • Get AR Letter signed
        • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

        Jedlinski
        • Today we were introduced to the library and began learning our way around it!
        • Tomorrow we will begin the Great Global Read aloud!
        • AR Goals have been negotiated. Please ask to see & sign your child's AR Goal Contract!
        • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

        Math

        Schwarzmann
        • This week we are learning to model and represent integer operations using pictures and manipulatives.
        Rainier
        • Absolute value.
        • Review perfect square & square root test.

          Science
          • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. 
          • We are beginning the scientific method.

          Social Studies
          • Today we practiced locating and identifying the regions on a map. 
          • Students worked on coloring and labeling their own Geographic Regions Maps during class. Any not completed in class needs to be completed tonight for homework. Maps are open notes and are for a classwork grade.

          Friday, September 27, 2019

          Friday 9/27/2019

          Announcements:
          SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
          Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
          Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
          Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
          Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
          Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

          Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

          Language Arts
          • We are studying characterization through Who Moved My Cheese and discussing how we learn & grow through a season of change.
          • Read for 30 minutes every night
          Harrow
          • Get AR Letter signed
          • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

          Jedlinski
          • AR Goals have been negotiated. Please ask to see & sign your child's AR Goal Contract!
          • We will be visiting the library on Monday 9/30
          • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019

          Math

          Schwarzmann
          • We took our test today on basic integers. Next week we will begin learning operations with integers.
          Rainier
          • Gaining a deeper understanding of number sense.

            Science
            • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. We will be finalizing our video edits on Monday!

            Social Studies
            • We will be discussing the 8 geographic regions of the United States throughout this week.
            • Today we practiced locating and identifying the regions on a map.

            Thursday, September 26, 2019

            Thursday 9/26/2019

            Wednesday 9/25/2019

            Announcements:
            SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
            Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
            Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
            Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
            Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
            Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

            Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

            Language Arts
            • We are studying characterization through Who Moved My Cheese and discussing how we learn & grow through a season of change.
            • Read for 30 minutes every night
            Harrow
            • Get AR Letter signed
            • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

            Jedlinski
            • AR Goals are being negotiated this week. Be looking for your child's AR Goal Contract.
            • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019
            Math

            Schwarzmann
            • We are learning all about integers. The students should understand comparing, order, and absolute value.
            Rainier
            • Gaining a deeper understanding of number sense.

              Science
              • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. Videos will be filmed Wednesday & Thursday this week. We will be editing our videos Friday.

              Social Studies
              • We will be discussing the 8 geographic regions of the United States throughout this week.
              • Study/review the Geographic Regions of U.S. notes & questions

              Wednesday, September 25, 2019

              Wednesday 9/25/2019

              Announcements:
              SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
              Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
              Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
              Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
              Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
              Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

              Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

              Language Arts
              • We are studying characterization through Who Moved My Cheese and discussing how we learn & grow through a season of change.
              • Read for 30 minutes every night
              Harrow
              • Get AR Letter signed
              • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

              Jedlinski
              • AR Goals are being negotiated this week. Be looking for your child's AR Goal Contract.
              • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019
              Math

              Schwarzmann
              • We are learning all about integers. The students should understand comparing, order, and absolute value.
              Rainier
              • Gaining a deeper understanding of number sense.

                Science
                • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. Videos will be filmed Wednesday & Thursday this week.
                Social Studies
                • We will be discussing the 8 geographic regions of the United States throughout this week.
                • Study/review the Geographic Regions of U.S. notes

                Tuesday, September 24, 2019

                Tuesday 9/24/2019

                Announcements:
                SCW Spirit Week is next week! Be sure to participate in the following activities!
                Monday (9/30) - Jersey Day
                Tuesday (10/1) - Tourist Day
                Wednesday (10/2) - Character Day
                Thursday (10/3) - Throwback Day
                Friday (10/4) - MHS or SCW Spirit Day!

                Breast Cancer Awareness Hat Day - Thursday (10/17) - Pay $1 to wear any hat all day or wear a Breast Cancer Awareness or pink hat for free!

                Language Arts
                • We are studying characterization through Who Moved My Cheese and discussing how we learn & grow through a season of change.
                • Read for 30 minutes every night
                Harrow
                • Get AR Letter signed
                • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 10/29/2019

                Jedlinski
                • AR Goals are being negotiated this week. Be looking for your child's AR Goal Contract.
                • Quarter 1 AR Goal is due 11/5/2019
                Math

                Schwarzmann
                • We are learning all about integers. The students should understand comparing, order, and absolute value.
                Rainier
                • Gaining a deeper understanding of number sense.

                  Science
                  • We are finishing up our renewable energy projects. Videos will be filmed Wednesday & Thursday.
                  Social Studies
                  • We took a quiz on Primary vs Secondary sources, identifying continents and oceans, and using latitude and longitude.
                  • We will be discussing the 8 geographic regions of the United States throughout this week. 

                  Tuesday, May 21, 2019

                  May 21, 2019

                  Language Arts
                  AR Goal Due Wednesday, May 29th
                  Harrow - 
                  Read AR Book
                  Turn in all missing work by 5/29

                  Jedlinski - 
                  Read for 30 min
                  Suffix U10 Vocab due Friday (5/24)

                  Science
                  Rainier - 10 Facts on Sun video

                  Coleman - None


                  Social Studies

                  Jedlinski - None

                  Coleman - None

                  Math
                  Math SOL Wednesday May 29th
                  Rainier -  SOL - Practice

                  Mahr - Study Multiplication Facts

                  Monday, May 20, 2019

                  May 20, 2019

                  Language Arts
                  AR Goal Due Wednesday, May 29th
                  Harrow - 
                  Read AR Book
                  Turn in all missing work by 5/29

                  Jedlinski - 
                  Read for 30 min
                  Suffix U10 Vocab due Friday (5/24)

                  Science
                  Rainier - Solar Sun Webquest

                  Coleman - None


                  Social Studies

                  Jedlinski - Differences between the North and the South and Compromises Quiz Tuesday (5/21)

                  Coleman - None

                  Math
                  Math SOL Wednesday May 29th
                  Rainier -  SOL - Practice

                  Mahr - Study Multiplication Facts