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)