5/8

ADRIAN!!! Happy Birthday!!!

HW due Wednesday: 

1. Narrative Nonfiction Assignment #3
a. We ended up working on this for 20 minutes in class today. Complete the rest of this assignment while you read tonight

Thursday = Field Study to Japanese Gardens
Friday = 1/2 Day Early Dismissal

5/7

I hope you all enjoyed that no homework life (except for daily reading of course) over the weekend!

HW due Tuesday:

1. History Alive
a. Read ch. 14
b. List 4 artifacts from the chapter that you read about and 1 element of culture it could connect to

Elements of Culture:
Social organization/language
Religion/beliefs
Arts/Literature
Forms of government
Economic systems/technology
Stable food supply

Friday = 1/2 day early release @ 11:45

5/3

HW due Friday:

1. Ancient India on Hawthorne - Field Study Assignment
a. Complete the essential question only. Make sure you use R.A.C.E. (re-state, answer, cite evidence, explain) and within it have at least 2 pieces of specific evidence, 1 connection, and 1 observation.

5/2

Due Thursday:

1. Narrative Nonfiction Assignment 2
2. Bring your narrative nonfiction book to school tomorrow. We will be going on a short walking field study tomorrow after lunch starting at 12:15.

5/1

HW due Wednesday:

1a. Student Led Conferences Guide complete
1b. Are you signed up for Student Led Conferences? Sign up with your families here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44afa82fa0fd0-michaels2... If you need to schedule an alternative time to have your conference reach out to Michael

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!!!