4/30

HW due Tuesday:

1. Have your choice narrative nonfiction book in class for silent reading

2. If you have not already done so, complete the following assignment that was due Monday. I will be collecting this tomorrow:

Some of the reasons for homework include reinforcing or practicing what we are working on in class, practicing a consistent routine, building self-ownership, organization, and advocacy habits, and preparing students for next steps in their schooling. Given all that...

a. Essential Question - Should Michael's class have consistent weekend homework?
b. Assignment Question - If we no longer have weekend homework, how can Michael be sure that he is reaching the goals listed above?

A reminder that this Wednesday, May 2nd we are having our student led conferences from 3:30 - 6:30. Families can sign up for a time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44afa82fa0fd0-michaels2

Talk with your families and see what time you are planning on coming. We will spend much of Tuesday in class getting ready for these conferences. 

4/27

HW due Monday:

1. Weekend HW - Some of the reasons for homework include reinforcing or practicing what we are working on in class, practicing a consistent routine, building self-ownership, organization, and advocacy habits, and preparing students for next steps in their schooling. Given all that...

a. Essential Question - Should Michael's class have consistent weekend homework?
b. Assignment Question - If we no longer have weekend homework, how can Michael be sure that he is reaching the goals listed above?

2. READ DAILY!!!


I FORGOT TO MENTION THIS... Sunday, April 29th is Garden Day!!! What a great opportunity to get some service. Come by from 9 - 1 and participate in our community while earning your service for the term!!!

4/26

HW due Friday:

1. Narrative Nonfiction Assignment #1 (complete while you are reading for 20 minutes)

4/25/18

HW due Thursday:

1. History Alive - Chapter 4
a. Read ch. 4
b. What is one element of culture that was a part of Ancient Sumer in Chapter 4? (social organization + language/religion + beliefs/arts + literature/government/technology + economics/stable food supply)
c. What are two vocabulary words that were new to you in this chapter and what do they mean?

7th Grade Speech
Tomorrow: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Tomorrow: Ruth, Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony,

Friday: Tommy, Isaac, Julian M, Kai, Farahan

4/24

HW due Wednesday:

1. Narrative Nonfiction Book
a. Read for 20 minutes!!!
b. Write down a connection and question from your reading
c. Do you think this a just right book for you? Why or why not?

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Ruth, Julian M, Tommy, IsaacThursday,
April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony,
Kai? Farahan?

7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

SES Middle School SPIRIT WEEK - April 23rd - April 27th

Participate in Spirit Week if you feel so inclined and inspired!

Wednesday - Rainbow Color Day
Friday: Day of Twinsies (which can be more than just one person)

4/23

HW due Tuesday:

1.  Narrative Non-Fiction Novel chosen and in class

2. Ancient Cultures - World Timeline - https://www.timemaps.com/history/world-3500bc/
a. Spend 10 minutes continuing to explore this interactive timeline, focusing on anything from the Before Common Era
b. Write down two observations or questions you had based off that 10 minutes
c. Write down 1 thing you noticed/learned about Ancient Sumer: https://www.timemaps.com/history/iraq-3500bc/

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Tuesday, April 24th: Ruth, Julian K, Julian M, Tommy, Gavin, Svas,
Isaac
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony,
Kai? Farahan?

7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

SES Middle School SPIRIT WEEK - April 23rd - April 27th

Participate in Spirit Week if you feel so inclined and inspired!

Monday - Decades Day
Tuesday - Media Day (middle school appropriate characters from books, shows, vines, comics, etc...)
Wednesday - Rainbow Color Day
Friday: Day of Twinsies (which can be more than just one person)

4/20/18

Monday AM in Class: https://www.timemaps.com/history/world-3500bc/

HW due Monday:
1. Oregon Historical Society Field Study Assignment
... Make sure your essential question (which is essentially asking you how the exhibit highlighting the past connects to your life today) has at least two specific examples that you explain from the field study, a connection, and an observation. 

HW due Tuesday: Narrative Non-Fiction Novel chosen and in class

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/103324.Best_Biography_for_Middle_School_Readers


7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Thursday, April 19: Isaac, Gavin, Svas, + Tuesday, April 24th: Ruth, Julian K, Julian M, Tommy
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony,
Kai? Farahan?
Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Assignment

SES Middle School SPIRIT WEEK - April 23rd - April 27th

Participate in Spirit Week if you feel so inclined and inspired!

Monday - Decades Day
Tuesday - Media Day
Wednesday - Rainbow Color Day
Friday: Day of Twinsies (which can be more than just one person)

4/19

HW due Friday:

1. Narrative Non-Fiction Novel chosen and in class (unless you have connected with me and shared with me your book plan)

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/103324.Best_Biography_for_Middle_School_Readers

2. Oregon Historical Society Field Study Assignment - Assignment Questions only (EQs will be due on Monday)

4/18

HW due Thursday:

1. We are going to the Oregon Historical Society tomorrow. We are leaving school at 9:15. Bring a lunch, an engaged mind, and a positive attitude. Write down 3 facts about the exhibit we are visiting, Racing to Change and put them in your E-Core journal.

2. Class Community Reflection ... Respond to the following prompts and have them ready to share with me tomorrow...Michael's Class Meeting Notes 4-18-18
a. I think the biggest challenge we face as a community is ______ because ...
b. One thing I can do to work on that challenge is ______ because ...
c. An appreciation I have about our community is ________ because....


7th Grade Speech
TOMORROW Thursday, April 19th: Crea, Donagh, FarahanThursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Assignment
Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
TOMORROW Thursday, April 19: Isaac, Gavin, Hannah, Svas, Paloma, Manu
Tuesday, April 24th: Adrian, Ruth, Jaden H, Julian K, Dakota, Julian M, Samson, Tommy
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony, Emmet B
Kai? Farahan?

Consider what book you might choose for our narrative non-fiction unit. Students should have chosen their books by Friday, April 20th and have them in their hands or share with me their plan for getting them. 

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/103324.Best_Biography_for_Middle_School_Readers

4/17

HW due Wednesday:

1. LATE OPENING!!! SCHOOL STARTS @ 10:45

2. You have nothing specific due tomorrow; however, spend time working on the following if you aren't yet ready:

7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 12th: Ada
Thursday, April 19th: Crea, Donagh, Farahan
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M


Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Assignment
Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Thursday, April 19: Isaac, Gavin, Hannah, Svas, Paloma, ManuTuesday, April 24th: Adrian, Ruth, Jaden H, Julian K, Dakota, Julian M, Samson, Tommy
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony, Emmet B
Kai? Farahan?
Consider what book you might choose for our narrative non-fiction unit. Students should have chosen their books by Friday, April 20th and have them in their hands or share with me their plan for getting them. 

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/103324.Best_Biography_for_Middle_School_Readers

Extra Credit --- Only one person earned extra credit on this! Does anyone else want some? Let me know your thoughts on the following... 

Which Prince Ea spoken word piece do you think should be played at Morning Meeting?
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
Why I Think the World Should End
I Sued the School System

4/16

HW due Tuesday:

1. Bring choice silent reading material to class

2. You have nothing specific due tomorrow; however, spend time working on the following if you aren't yet ready:

7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 12th: Ada
Thursday, April 19th: Crea, Donagh, Farahan
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Thursday, April 12: Julia, Oscar, Emmett L, Annie, Harriet
Tuesday, April 17: Carmella, Crea, AdaThursday, April 19: Isaac, Gavin, Hannah, Svas, Paloma, Manu
Tuesday, April 24th: Adrian, Ruth, Jaden H, Julian K, Dakota, Julian M, Samson, Tommy
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony, Emmet B

Consider what book you might choose for our narrative non-fiction unit. Students should have chosen their books by Friday, April 20th

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/103324.Best_Biography_for_Middle_School_Readers

Extra Credit:

Which Prince Ea spoken word piece do you think should be played at Morning Meeting?
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
Why I Think the World Should End
I Sued the School System

4/12

Happy end of Term 3. Welcome to the last term of the school year!!!

HW due Monday, April 16th:
1. Work on your Genius Hour Pitch and Proposal that is due Wednesday in Library for 15-25 minutes (Genius Hour Project - Proposal + Pitch)

2. Read daily!!!

3. Consider what book you might choose for our narrative non-fiction unit. Students should have chosen their books by Friday, April 20th

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

7th Grade Speech
Thursday, April 12th: Ada
Thursday, April 19th: Crea, Donagh, Farahan
Thursday, April 26th: Isaac, Tommy, Paloma, Carmella, Julian M

Human Rights Taking Action Presentations
Thursday, April 12: Julia, Oscar, Emmett L, Annie, Harriet
Tuesday, April 17: Carmella, Crea, Ada
Thursday, April 19: Isaac, Gavin, Hannah, Svas, Paloma, Manu
Tuesday, April 24th: Adrian, Ruth, Jaden H, Julian K, Dakota, Julian M, Samson, Tommy
Thursday, April 26th: Vida, Innana, Jaden MG, Pallas, Donagh, Brianna, Tony, Emmet B

Thursday Study Hall To Do

1. Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric

2. Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Assignment

3. 7th Grade Speech --- What day are you signed up to give your speech??? 7th Grade Service Project - Speech Graphic Organizer + 7th Grade Service Project - Speech Rubric

4. 8th Grade Portfolio

5. Late Work - Updated Grades

6. Silent Read

7. Genius Hour Project - Proposal + Pitch

8. Work from other classes

Gillian's Narrative Non-Fiction Recommendations

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/middle-school-nonfiction

4/11

HW due Thursday:

1. If you did not get it turned in today you need to have your term 3 service reflection, evidence of completion, and rubric turned in by tomorrow morning

Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric

2. Come prepared with choice reading material for silent reading at the start of the day

3. We are going to have 1 hour of 'study hall' tomorrow morning. 8th graders bring your portfolio assignments (we will be having a big check-in), 7th graders bring speech project work, and all students should come prepared to use that time wisely and appropriately.

4. We are going to the Belmont Library tomorrow to check out some narrative non-fiction books. Bring your library card if you want to check anything out

Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Assignment

4/10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRIET!!!

Term 3 Service Reflection due Wednesday, April 11th: Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric
... Make sure you also have the evidence of your service (parent signature, picture from the event, email from the organization, etc...). Also, if you want me to print your reflection make sure you have sent it to me before 8:30 tomorrow morning.

We will be doing SBAC testing tomorrow from 9:30 -10:30.

Welcome back to Portland 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange folks! I can't wait to hear about your experience!!! Take your time to reconnect with your families and rest this evening. Show up ready to jump back into school world tomorrow. We will check in on what you need to do from what you missed while you were gone. Folks who were on the 4-H Exchange will have their Term 3 Service Reflections will be due by the end of the day Thursday. 

There is a garden service opportunity with Step tomorrow after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Meet at her office in the back of the auditorium.

Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action Presentations
Presentations will be happening Tuesday, April 10th, Thursday, April 12th, Tuesday, April 17th, and Thursday, April 19th, and Tuesday, April 24th. We will set up a plan for which date you will share tomorrow in school.

4/9/18

HW due Tuesday:
1. Bring choice reading material to class
2. Smarter Balanced ELA Testing 9:15 - 10:30... Come well-rested, fed, and ready to give your best engagement and effort
3. Work on your Term 3 Service Reflection for 21 minutes

HW due Wednesday:
1. Term 3 Service Reflection: Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric

We will not be travelling on Thursday. We will have one hour that day to work on study hall, 8th grade portfolio, 7th grade speeches, or choice reading. We will also be using that morning to address concerns about our core class community engagement and respect during specials.

Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action

Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action

Homework due Friday:

1. Mudbone Grown Unity Farm Trip #3 Field Study Assignment
a. Either complete the essential question or the three assignment questions for tomorrow.

2. What are you doing for your Human Rights - Taking Action (Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action)? We are going to work on this in class on Friday. 

Homework due Monday

What are you doing for your term 3 service (http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/)? We are going to work on our reflections on Monday, April 9th.

4/4

HW due Thursday:

1. Mudbone Grown Unity Farm

...Come prepared to get muddy and wet for our field study tomorrow. Bring appropriate clothing, a lunch, water, and a positive attitude. We are leaving right at 9, so make sure you are on time to school tomorrow.

...We are going to be focusing on the "cabbage" family. Bring in three facts about the cabbage vegetable family tomorrow.

What are you doing for your Human Rights - Taking Action (Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action)? We are going to work on this in class on Friday. What are you doing for your term 3 service (http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/)? We are going to work on our reflections on Monday, April 9th.

4/3

HW due Wednesday:

1. Read for 20 minutes!!! How are you doing with your daily 20 minutes of reading lately?!?!

2. What are you doing for your Human Rights - Taking Action (Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action)? We are going to work on this in class on Friday. What are you doing for your term 3 service (http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/)? We are going to work on our reflections on Monday, April 9th.

***Don't forget, there is "Homework Help" tomorrow afternoon from 3:20 - 4:20.

4/2

Welcome back form spring break and into the month of April.

HW due Tuesday, April 3rd:

1. Bring choice reading material to school for silent reading in the morning.

2. Consider the following question, What are you doing for your Term 3 Service Hours??? If you don't know, check out the SES Service Blog (http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/) or come talk to Michael tomorrow (not next week!).

Thursday, April 5th - We are traveling to Mudbone Grown Unity Farm for our third and final visit

HW due Friday, April 6th: You should have completed your Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action by this Friday. We will spend Friday in class working on the final steps to this assignment (you just have to make sure you have finished your action by that day or set up an alternative plan with Michael). If you have no idea what you are going to do, spend some time with this assignment (Human Rights + Refugee Unit - Taking Action ... there are millions of options and links on the second page) and consider what makes the most sense for you.