I think we've had enough snow days!
Team Updates
Exemplary Badger: Congratulations to Claire D. for being selected as our Exemplary Badger for next week! To be selected as the Exemplary Badger means that the recognized student is upholding all of the high standards to which the Badger students agreed at the beginning of the year! It means that their behavior is respectful; that they are responsible for their work and their grades; that they are kind!
Students please don't forget to get your progress report goal sheets and envelopes signed if you haven't yet done so.
Don't forget, Monday is President's Day! Enjoy the day off, kids!
Students please don't forget to get your progress report goal sheets and envelopes signed if you haven't yet done so.
Don't forget, Monday is President's Day! Enjoy the day off, kids!
Class Updates
Social Studies: This week in Social Studies we finished our unit on Classical Civilizations. This was a rather lengthy unit as we discovered many of the influences that the Ancient Greeks and the Ancient Romans have on our world. Before we move into the Middle Ages, the students will be completing their first Performance Task for me this upcoming week. Remember: Think about all the ways that Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome have influenced our world today!
Science: Who is Gregor Mendel and what was he famous for? The father of Genetics will be introduced next week along with his pea experiments. Students will simulate one of his pea experiments to discover the basics of genetics- just like Gregor Mendel did! Students should be reviewing their notes each night and bringing their questions to class.
Science: Who is Gregor Mendel and what was he famous for? The father of Genetics will be introduced next week along with his pea experiments. Students will simulate one of his pea experiments to discover the basics of genetics- just like Gregor Mendel did! Students should be reviewing their notes each night and bringing their questions to class.
Literacy: Atlas Obscura presentations were almost completed this week. A select few will be shown on Tuesday! The kids really did a fantastic job with this project! This weekend, all students should be working on their reflection paragraphs. Remember, it's three separate paragraphs - one for each of the three questions! Reflections are due on Tuesday, in class. Next week will be another short week, but it will be jam packed! We'll attack Unit 9 of the Latin root unit, and examine some very interesting political cartoons.
English: Wow! We finally got into the swing of things this week with our new book after all those snow days! Classes are just beginning The Giver, written by Lois Lowry. Classes are five chapters into the novel, and the excitement is just beginning! Students reviewed contextual vocabulary words this week and we'll continue our reading and discussions next week before break. Students can expect to read chapters 6-10 and learn new skills associated with these chapters!
Math: We are continuing on with proportionality this week. At the end of last week we finally got around to graphing proportions and will continue throughout the week. Don't forget your Go Figure is due on Friday, February 24th. It's all about graphing proportions and unit rate, be sure to label and organize your information!
School Updates
Food Pantry: The school is collecting the following items: pasta, canned sauces, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables (or any other non-perishable items). Donation bins are located in the main office and guidance. Please consider making a regular donation to support our community
