Before we start talking about HW, lets take a moment to acknowledge that you were all ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE today. I have had some field studies where things have gone wrong before. Sometimes its just part of the trip experience. However, I have never had it happen on our very first field study of the year. You were all BEYOND amazing in the way you handled the LONG wait at the end of the day in the heat, the crowded bus, the people on that crowded bus, and the frustration of not being at school when school gets out. All this stuff about attitude that I have been talking about; well your attitude this afternoon was the epitome of allowing a positive attitude make a not so fun situation good. I am so so so so so so so so proud and happy to be your teacher. Also, lets not forget that we did in fact have a pretty fun time at the fountain!!! ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!
HW:
For starters you will be happy to know that because we were obviously unable to make it back up to our classrooms that you have slightly less homework this weekend. This ok with me because I want to build your HW skills and habits back up bit by bit in this coming week so that you are ready to succeed with the middle school workload.
1. Complete Essential Questions and Assignment Questions from our field study.
-I did not get a chance to share my E-CORE pet peeves this afternoon so let me tell you know
-Use complete sentences in your answer.
-I expect the most thorough effort on the Essential Questions.
2. Please bring a special rock in to class from somewhere outside. We are going to talk about these rocks next week.
3. Read. Read. Read. Sometimes you will have assigned reading. Other times I will simply ask that you spend time reading a book/magazine/article of your choice. I would like a 25 word summary of what you read this weekend, why you did or did not enjoy it, and 2 connections you made while reading.
ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL WEATHER AND THE WEEKEND!!!
Anyone who volunteers at the Belmont Street Fair this Saturday can earn community service hours (which I haven't even explained yet, so don't worry if you aren't sure what I am talking about) and have a great time.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
9/8/2011
HW:
1. Be ready to rock and roll for our first field study to the Rose Quarter fountain
-bring a lunch (or get one from Mona in the cafeteria in the morning)
-If you choose to get wet in the fountain be sure you are wearing clothes that can get wet or bring an extra shirt/shorts or a small towel. no swimsuits!
2. Bring something in that represents your summer. It can be anything, as long as you can explain to the class how it represents your summer (it can represent your entire summer or just a moment from your summer)
3. Bring SOMETHING that you can read in the class
4. If you have any forms from your parent packet please turn them in.
1. Be ready to rock and roll for our first field study to the Rose Quarter fountain
-bring a lunch (or get one from Mona in the cafeteria in the morning)
-If you choose to get wet in the fountain be sure you are wearing clothes that can get wet or bring an extra shirt/shorts or a small towel. no swimsuits!
2. Bring something in that represents your summer. It can be anything, as long as you can explain to the class how it represents your summer (it can represent your entire summer or just a moment from your summer)
3. Bring SOMETHING that you can read in the class
4. If you have any forms from your parent packet please turn them in.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
9/7
HW:
1. Check blog (if you are reading this then you can say you did this!!!!)
2. Complete reading/writing survey
3. If you have not done so already complete your letter to me (the instructions are pasted below)
4. Bring in binder with 4 dividers so that we can set up a strong organizational system for your core class!!!
Extra credit: in honor of our class call bring in a scrap piece of paper that says "Oh SNAP" and tack it up on the wall next to the smiley face poster.
Enjoy an evening of shade, water (or lemonade), family, and a wee little bit of homework. You all rock!!!
Teacher Letter:
-briefly tell me about your summer (general or it could be a specific story)
-Tell about things that have worked for you in the past as a student
-Tell me about things that have not worked for you in the past as a student (without naming specific names)
-Tell me one thing that you have enjoyed so far about this class in your 1 ½ days at SES
-Tell me one goal (or more) you have for yourself this year as a student
-Tell me one concern/question/fear/nervousnessish thing that you have for the year
-Tell me 5 things that I can do to help you as a student (how do you learn)
-Tell me 5 random things that you think I should know about you
Other thoughts you can include:
• The way I learn
• Who you work well with (or what kind of person)
o Group/individual learner
• What kind of environment you work well in
• Organization skills/problems
• What you want to learn!
• What I do outside of this (REALLY HOT) classroom
1. Check blog (if you are reading this then you can say you did this!!!!)
2. Complete reading/writing survey
3. If you have not done so already complete your letter to me (the instructions are pasted below)
4. Bring in binder with 4 dividers so that we can set up a strong organizational system for your core class!!!
Extra credit: in honor of our class call bring in a scrap piece of paper that says "Oh SNAP" and tack it up on the wall next to the smiley face poster.
Enjoy an evening of shade, water (or lemonade), family, and a wee little bit of homework. You all rock!!!
Teacher Letter:
-briefly tell me about your summer (general or it could be a specific story)
-Tell about things that have worked for you in the past as a student
-Tell me about things that have not worked for you in the past as a student (without naming specific names)
-Tell me one thing that you have enjoyed so far about this class in your 1 ½ days at SES
-Tell me one goal (or more) you have for yourself this year as a student
-Tell me one concern/question/fear/nervousnessish thing that you have for the year
-Tell me 5 things that I can do to help you as a student (how do you learn)
-Tell me 5 random things that you think I should know about you
Other thoughts you can include:
• The way I learn
• Who you work well with (or what kind of person)
o Group/individual learner
• What kind of environment you work well in
• Organization skills/problems
• What you want to learn!
• What I do outside of this (REALLY HOT) classroom
Monday, September 5, 2011
Welcome to Michael's Class Blog
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!!!
I am very excited about the Year of the Mountain and the learning, adventures, and fun our core class will have.
Middle school at Sunnyside is a very special experience. You are all exposed to so much from so many different places. The one downside to that is that things can sometimes get a bit crazy or be confusing at this school. It takes strong organization to be successful and to balance all the different assignments, activities, and social things that go on over the course of the year.
This blog is a tool to help you further organize yourself. It will be very simple, yet hugely helpful. Although I am not always perfect, I will try to post all nightly homework assignments on here. You will usually find a few words about the assignment so that you are clear on what your teacher (me) expects. In addition, I will use the blog for reminders, scheduling, and extra credit. Checking the blog nightly should become a habit so that you stay on the same page as your teacher, learn to become an independent student, and avoid the frustrating feeling of being lost in the abyss of school work.
Anytime you have questions, problems, or concerns PLEASE email me at mjansa@pps.net.
It is very important that you, as middle school students take the responsibility for your effort and work.
I left a few random posts from last year on this blog. They are immediately below this post. Reading those older posts will give you a feel for what this will start to look like for you as our school year gets underway. Take a moment to look at how empty this blog is right now. Realize that within a month it will be filled with our personality, learning, activities, quotes, field studies, and of course, HOMEWORK!!!
CHEERS!
Michael
I am very excited about the Year of the Mountain and the learning, adventures, and fun our core class will have.
Middle school at Sunnyside is a very special experience. You are all exposed to so much from so many different places. The one downside to that is that things can sometimes get a bit crazy or be confusing at this school. It takes strong organization to be successful and to balance all the different assignments, activities, and social things that go on over the course of the year.
This blog is a tool to help you further organize yourself. It will be very simple, yet hugely helpful. Although I am not always perfect, I will try to post all nightly homework assignments on here. You will usually find a few words about the assignment so that you are clear on what your teacher (me) expects. In addition, I will use the blog for reminders, scheduling, and extra credit. Checking the blog nightly should become a habit so that you stay on the same page as your teacher, learn to become an independent student, and avoid the frustrating feeling of being lost in the abyss of school work.
Anytime you have questions, problems, or concerns PLEASE email me at mjansa@pps.net.
It is very important that you, as middle school students take the responsibility for your effort and work.
I left a few random posts from last year on this blog. They are immediately below this post. Reading those older posts will give you a feel for what this will start to look like for you as our school year gets underway. Take a moment to look at how empty this blog is right now. Realize that within a month it will be filled with our personality, learning, activities, quotes, field studies, and of course, HOMEWORK!!!
CHEERS!
Michael
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