Thursday, May 27, 2021

Thursday, May 27, 2021

 Important Reminders

- No more late work accepted at this point in time; Language Arts and Science retakes will take place this Wednesday during Office Hours at 10 a.m.

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/26
Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

Complete Playlist 10.  Due Fri. 5/28.

Homework #51.  Read the directions posted in Classroom.  Due Thurs. 6/3


Social Studies
No homework.  Presentations Tuesday and Friday

Science
- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz this Fri. 5/28!!!

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign this Thurs. 5/27!!!

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

 Important Reminders

- No more late work accepted at this point in time; Language Arts and Science retakes will take place this Wednesday during Office Hours at 10 a.m.

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/26
Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

Complete Playlist 10.  Due Fri. 5/28.

Retake opportunity for Assessment #14 on THURS. 5/27 


    Requirements for retake eligibility:

  • scored 15 or less
  • need to make sure you study as your score for your retake will be recorded.  If you studied, then you should be guaranteed to get a better score. 


Social Studies
No homework.  Presentations Tuesday and Friday

Science
- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz this Fri. 5/28!!!

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign this Thurs. 5/27!!!

Monday, May 24, 2021

Monday, May 24, 2021

Important Reminders

- No more late work accepted at this point in time; Language Arts and Science retakes will take place this Wednesday during scheduled Office Hours

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/26
- Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

Complete Playlist 10.  Due Fri. 5/28.


Social Studies
Emperor Qin Meme.  There are 2 parts to the assignment.  Due Tues. 5/25.

Science
- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz this Fri. 5/28!!!

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign this Thurs. 5/27!!!

Friday, May 21, 2021

Friday, May 21, 2021

  Important Reminders

- last day for Late Work submission is TODAY, Fri. 5/21 — there will still be homework assigned until the end of the school year, except late work will not be accepted for any assignments assigned after 5/21

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE next Wed. 5/26
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 Quiz for homework
- come next Monday with a question about Chapters 16-20 pre-filled out in your Socratic Seminar notebook Week 4 section
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

1. Homework #50:  Read the instructions in Classroom for homework #50.  Due Thurs. 5/20

2. Complete Playlist 10.  Due Fri. 5/28.


Social Studies
Emperor Qin Meme.  There are 2 parts to the assignment.  Due Tues. 5/25.

Science
- turn in to Seesaw by this Fri. 5/21: Snack Tectonics and Chapter 8 Section 3 Guided Notes 

- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz next Thurs. 5/27!!!

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign next Mon. 5/24!!!

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

 Important Reminders

- last day for Late Work submission is Friday, May 21st — there will still be homework assigned until the end of the school year, except late work will not be accepted for any assignments assigned after 5/21

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE TODAY
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

1. Homework #50:  Read the instructions in Classroom for homework #50.  Due Thurs. 5/20

2. Complete Playlist 10.  Due Fri. 5/28.


Social Studies
Emperor Qin Meme.  There are 2 parts to the assignment.  Due Tues. 5/25.

Science
- turn in to Seesaw by this Fri. 5/21: Snack Tectonics and Chapter 8 Section 3 Guided Notes (we will do this in class together on Friday)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due TODAY

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign next Mon. 5/24!!!

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

 Important Reminders

- this Wednesday morning's check-in is with your 5th period teacher (CAASPP is over!)

- last day for Late Work submission is Friday, May 21st — there will still be homework assigned until the end of the school year, except late work will not be accepted for any assignments assigned after 5/21

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE TOMORROW
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

Homework #50:  Read the instructions in Classroom for homework #50.  Due Thurs. 5/20


Social Studies
No homework.  Check Synergy to see if you have any assignments that you got a "0"in.  You have until this Friday 5/21 to turn in late work.

Science
- turn in to Seesaw by this Fri. 5/21: Snack Tectonics and Chapter 8 Section 3 Guided Notes (we will do this in class together on Friday)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due TOMORROW

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign next Mon. 5/24!!!

Monday, May 17, 2021

Monday, May 17, 2021

Important Reminders

- this Wednesday morning's check-in is with your 5th period teacher (CAASPP is over!)

- last day for Late Work submission is Friday, May 21st — there will still be homework assigned until the end of the school year, except late work will not be accepted for any assignments assigned after 5/21

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/19
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)


Math

Homework #50:  Read the instructions in Classroom for homework #50.  Due Thurs. 5/20


Social Studies
No homework.  Check Synergy to see if you have any assignments that you got a "0"in.  You have until this Friday 5/21 to turn in late work.

Science
- finish anything that is past due

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- be ready to present your bubble gum ad campaign next Mon. 5/24!!!

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing is done! Next Wednesday we resume regular schedule by meeting with your 5th period teacher 

Announcement!  Online yearbook sales have been extended through May 14th! After that date, you will have to wait until distribution day to purchase with cash or check if there are any books left!  Right now there are about 70 total books left for purchase.  The price is $58.  For 6th graders, please know this book is a lot different than your elementary school yearbook.  It is hardbound.  100% original, made by the KMS Yearbook class, 140 pages long, full color!  This year has an extra special cover and the inside will definitely be unique and memorable for multiple reasons!  If you are unsure if you have ordered, please feel free to email Mrs. Hickey at hickey_melissa@cusdk8.org . 

To order, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 6341."  

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE next Wed. 5/19
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 Quiz for homework
- come next Monday with a question about Chapters 11-15 pre-filled out in your Socratic Seminar notebook Week 3 section
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Newsela Reading Quiz next Mon. 5/17!!!

Math

No homework 


Playlists:

Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Unit 7


Social Studies
Read lesson 21.  Complete sections 1 through 4.  Due Fri. 5/14 (9am)

Science
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S) DUE THIS FRI. 5/14: 
Bathymetric Mapping (in your own copy in Google Classroom; this one needs to be submitted in Google Classroom)
- Chapter 8 Section 2 Guided Notes (due in Seesaw; we will do this together in class on Friday)
Layers of the Earth Diagram (in your own copy in Google Classroom): CORE layer (this one needs to be submitted in Google Classroom)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- your group's radio and TV commercial scripts should be done by this Thursday

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing on WEDNESDAYS at 9:30 a.m. by using the special Google Meet link: meet.google.com/lookup/kmsteacherlastname

Announcement!  Online yearbook sales have been extended through May 14th! After that date, you will have to wait until distribution day to purchase with cash or check if there are any books left!  Right now there are about 70 total books left for purchase.  The price is $58.  For 6th graders, please know this book is a lot different than your elementary school yearbook.  It is hardbound.  100% original, made by the KMS Yearbook class, 140 pages long, full color!  This year has an extra special cover and the inside will definitely be unique and memorable for multiple reasons!  If you are unsure if you have ordered, please feel free to email Mrs. Hickey at hickey_melissa@cusdk8.org . 

To order, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 6341."  

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE TOMORROW
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

- finish iReady Reading diagnostic by TOMORROW

Newsela Reading Quiz next Mon. 5/17!!!

Math

1. Homework #47 (directions and due date in Classroom)

2. Homework #48 (directions and due date in Classroom)


Playlists:

Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Unit 7


Social Studies
Read lesson 21.  Complete sections 1 through 4.  Due Fri. 5/14 (9am)

Science
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S) DUE THIS FRI. 5/14: 
- Bathymetric Mapping (in your own copy in Google Classroom; this one needs to be submitted in Google Classroom)
- Chapter 8 Section 2 Guided Notes (due in Seesaw; we will do this together in class on Friday)
Layers of the Earth Diagram (in your own copy in Google Classroom): CORE layer (this one needs to be submitted in Google Classroom)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- your group's radio and TV commercial scripts should be done by this Thursday

Monday, May 10, 2021

Monday, May 10, 2021

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing on WEDNESDAYS at 9:30 a.m. by using the special Google Meet link: meet.google.com/lookup/kmsteacherlastname

Announcement!  Online yearbook sales have been extended through May 14th! After that date, you will have to wait until distribution day to purchase with cash or check if there are any books left!  Right now there are about 70 total books left for purchase.  The price is $58.  For 6th graders, please know this book is a lot different than your elementary school yearbook.  It is hardbound.  100% original, made by the KMS Yearbook class, 140 pages long, full color!  This year has an extra special cover and the inside will definitely be unique and memorable for multiple reasons!  If you are unsure if you have ordered, please feel free to email Mrs. Hickey at hickey_melissa@cusdk8.org . 

To order, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 6341."  

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/12
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

- finish iReady Reading diagnostic by this Wednesday

Newsela Reading Quiz next Mon. 5/17!!!

Math

1. Study for math assessment #14.  Monday, 5/10.  


Playlists:

Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Unit 7


Social Studies
Read lesson 20.  Complete Shang dynasty homework assignment. Due Fri 5/7

Science
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S) PAST DUE: (all need to be posted to Seesaw)
- Bill Nye "Earth's Crust" handout by watching the video
Pangea Puzzle (in your own copy in Google Classroom; this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw but do need to be turned in on Google Classroom)
Chapter 8 Section 1 Guided Notes by reading the textbook
Layers of the Earth Diagram (in your own copy in Google Classroom): MANTLE layer (this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- be ready to start writing the radio and TV commercial scripts this Thursday

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Thursday, May 6, 2021

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing on WEDNESDAYS at 9:30 a.m. by using the special Google Meet link: meet.google.com/lookup/kmsteacherlastname

Announcement!  Online yearbook sales have been extended through May 14th! After that date, you will have to wait until distribution day to purchase with cash or check if there are any books left!  Right now there are about 70 total books left for purchase.  The price is $58.  For 6th graders, please know this book is a lot different than your elementary school yearbook.  It is hardbound.  100% original, made by the KMS Yearbook class, 140 pages long, full color!  This year has an extra special cover and the inside will definitely be unique and memorable for multiple reasons!  If you are unsure if you have ordered, please feel free to email Mrs. Hickey at hickey_melissa@cusdk8.org . 

To order, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 6341."  

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE next Wed. 5/12
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 Quiz for homework
- come next Monday with a question about Chapters 6-10 pre-filled out in your Socratic Seminar notebook Week 2 section
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)
- finish iReady Reading diagnostic by next Wednesday

- Newsela Reading Quiz next Mon. 5/10!!!

Math

1. Study for math assessment #14.  Monday, 5/10.  


Playlists:

Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Unit 7


Social Studies
Read lesson 20.  Complete Shang dynasty homework assignment. Due Fri 5/7

Science
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S) DUE TOMORROW: (all need to be posted to Seesaw)
- Bill Nye "Earth's Crust" handout by watching the video
Pangea Puzzle (in your own copy in Google Classroom; this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw but do need to be turned in on Google Classroom)
Chapter 8 Section 1 Guided Notes by reading the textbook
Layers of the Earth Diagram (in your own copy in Google Classroom): MANTLE layer (this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- be ready to start writing the radio and TV commercial scripts this Thursday

Monday, May 3, 2021

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing on WEDNESDAYS at 9:30 a.m. by using the special Google Meet link: meet.google.com/lookup/kmsteacherlastname

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/5
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

1. Study for math assessment #14.  Monday, 5/10.  

2. Synergy assessment on Thursday, 5/6.  This will be a timed test during class.



Playlists:

Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7


Social Studies
Read lesson 20.  Complete Shang dynasty homework assignment. Due Fri 5/7

Science
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S) DUE THIS FRI. 5/7: (all need to be posted to Seesaw)
- Bill Nye "Earth's Crust" handout by watching the video
- Pangea Puzzle (in your own copy in Google Classroom; this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw but do need to be turned in on Google Classroom)
Chapter 8 Section 1 Guided Notes by reading the textbook
Layers of the Earth Diagram (in your own copy in Google Classroom): MANTLE layer (this one does NOT need to be posted to Seesaw)

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

Exploratory
- be ready to start writing the radio and TV commercial scripts this Thursday

Monday, May 3, 2021

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing on WEDNESDAYS at 9:30 a.m. by using the special Google Meet link: meet.google.com/lookup/kmsteacherlastname

- NEW OFFICE HOURS: MTThF 1:45-3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays by appointment only

Language Art
DUE this Wed. 5/5
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 Quiz for homework
- make sure your portion of the Socratic Seminar notebook is completed (if your group did not finish answering your question, make sure to do so in Google Hangout Chat)

Math

Study for math assessment #14.  Monday, 5/10.  

Synergy assessment on Thursday, 5/6.  This will be a timed test during class.


Social Studies
1. Read lesson 19.  Complete TCI online notebook, sections 1 through 9.  Due Tues. 5/4
2. Mini quiz on Lesson 19 on Tues. 5/4

Science
LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):
- Climate Change project website is now optional for extra credit; due Wednesday, 5/19

CPO Chapter 6 Quiz TOMORROW!!!

Exploratory
- be ready to start writing the radio and TV commercial scripts this Thursday