Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Kindness

Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!
Late-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom
PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!!!!!!
Questions from Mount Tabor trip
Late Newsela

Thursday February 2nd - no travel - yes Math/Spanish/Friendship
February 2nd- End of Quarter

February 3rd-No School grading day!

Tuesday February 7th
Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Week Two Sci-fi Book Groups-You may bring snack share- Read to the following pages for your title-
  • 1984- page 160
  • Fahrenheit 451- page 80
  • House of the Scorpion- page 190
  • Turnabout- page 110
Complete the  assignment sheet so you can participate in the group discussion.
Bring a snack to share if you like. 

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

links


http://www.excelatlife.com/questionnaires/bisbas.htm

Monday, January 30, 2017

smile

Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!
Late-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom
PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!!!!!!
Questions from Mount Tabor trip
Late Newsela

Tuesday January 31st- Travel day to Portland Art Museum!!!!!!
Finish argumentative outline about bottled water
Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Week One Sci-fi Book Groups-You may bring snack share- Read to the following pages for your title-
  • 1984- page 80
  • Fahrenheit 451- page 40
  • House of the Scorpion- page 95
  • Turnabout- page 55
Complete the bookmark assignment sheet so you can participate in the group discussion.
Bring a snack to share if you like. 

Thursday February 2nd - no travel - yes Math/Spanish/Friendship
February 2nd- End of Quarter

February 3rd-No School grading day!

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Friday, January 27, 2017

Weekend Happiness

Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!
Late-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom
PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!!!!!!
Questions from Mount Tabor trip

Monday January 30th-
 Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week

Tuesday January 31st- Travel day to Portland Art Museum!!!!!!
Week One Sci-fi Book Groups-Read to the following pages for your title-
  • 1984- page 80
  • Fahrenheit 451- page 40
  • House of the Scorpion- page 95
  • Turnabout- page 55
Complete the bookmark assignment sheet so you can participate in the group discussion.
Bring a snack to share if you like. 

Thursday February 2nd - no travel - yes Math/Spanish/Friendship
February 2nd- End of Quarter

February 3rd-No School grading day!

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Happy

Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!
Late-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom
PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!!!!!!

Friday January 27th
Questions from Mount Tabor trip
 Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week

Tuesday January 31st- Travel day to Portland Art Museum!!!!!!
Week One Sci-fi Book Groups-Read to the following pages for your title-
  • 1984- page 80
  • Fahrenheit 451- page 40
  • House of the Scorpion- page 95
  • Turnabout- page 55
Complete the bookmark assignment sheet so you can participate in the group discussion.
Bring a snack to share if you like. 

Thursday February 2nd - no travel - yes Math/Spanish/Friendship
February 2nd- End of Quarter

February 3rd-No School grading day!

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Wednesday

Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!

Late
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom

Thursday January 26th- PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!!!!!!
Trip to Mt. tabor reservoir - lunch, water, layers and good walking shoes
 Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week

Tuesday January 31st- Travel day to Portland Art Museum!!!!!!
Week One Sci-fi Book Groups-Read to the following pages for your title-
  • 1984- page 80
  • Fahrenheit 451- page 40
  • House of the Scorpion- page 95
  • Turnabout- page 55
Complete the bookmark assignment sheet so you can participate in the group discussion.
Bring a snack to share if you like. 

Thursday February 2nd - no travel - yes Math/Spanish/Friendship
February 2nd- End of Quarter

February 3rd-No School grading day!

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Tuesday

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps
Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!

Wednesday January 25th-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom
 Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Talk to someone in your family about  where Portland water comes from and your sci-fi book

Thursday January 26th-
Trip to Mt. tabor reservoir - lunch, water, layers and good walking shoes

February 2nd- End of Quarter
February 3rd-No School grading day!

Cities run out of water

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/17/24-7-wall-st-cities-running-out-water/28790905/
https://weather.com/science/environment/news/10-cities-could-run-out-water-20131212#/1

Monday, January 23, 2017

Monday 23rd

Hello Middle School families, 


This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps
Applebees is February 11th- Sell tickets $10!!!!!

Tuesday January 24th-
 Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Talk to someone in your family about lead in Portland water

Wednesday January 25th-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom

February 2nd- End of Quarter
February 3rd-No School grading day!

Friday, January 20, 2017

Friday January20

Hello Middle School families, 

This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Saturday 21st-Service Opportunity
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem
9:00am
 Errol Heights (SE Portland)
WhenSat, January 21, 9am – 1pm
Where4543 SE Harney Dr Portland, OR 97206 (map)
DescriptionThis planting is in conjunction with Portland Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Environmental Services, Metro, Friends of Errol Heights, and The Johnson Creek Watershed Council! This is the third of four plantings at a newly acquired addition to Errol Heights Natural Area! Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Friends of Trees will provides gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Groups larger than 5 people must sign up via the Friends of Trees Group Registration form. Individuals and groups less than 5 people do no need to register in advance - simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Monday January 23rd-
Study skills survey and handout-
http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/improving-study-habits.shtml

Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Finish hidden water and water audit
Revise any writing needed
Finish questions from Mercy Corps

Wednesday January 25th-
Service Reflection Due turned into Google Classroom

February 2nd- End of Quarter
February 3rd-No School grading day!

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Hidden Water Lesson and Water Audit Links

Hidden Water-
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/embedded-water

Water Audit-
http://changethecourse.us/conserve/#iframepreview


Thursday 19th


Hello Middle School families, 

This winter and early spring, all middle school classes will have the opportunity to visit Mercy Corps as part of their field studies. Mercy Corps is happy to instruct our students and asks a small donation of $5 per student to attend their Action Center. Please contribute $5 for your child to attend and if you are able, please contribute a few dollars more for students who are unable to contribute any funds at this time.   

Here is the link: 
https://www.schoolpay.com/link/mercycorps

Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week
Finish hidden water and water audit
Revise any writing needed

Friday January 20th-


Saturday 21st-Service Opportunity
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem
9:00am
 Errol Heights (SE Portland)
WhenSat, January 21, 9am – 1pm
Where4543 SE Harney Dr Portland, OR 97206 (map)
DescriptionThis planting is in conjunction with Portland Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Environmental Services, Metro, Friends of Errol Heights, and The Johnson Creek Watershed Council! This is the third of four plantings at a newly acquired addition to Errol Heights Natural Area! Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Friends of Trees will provides gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Groups larger than 5 people must sign up via the Friends of Trees Group Registration form. Individuals and groups less than 5 people do no need to register in advance - simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Wednesday January 25th-
Service Reflection Due

February 2nd- End of Quarter
February 3rd-No School grading day!


Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Wednesday 18th

Permission Slips!!!

Thursday January 19th-
We have a trip to Mercy Corps! We will leave at 11ish so you need a lunch, water bottle, and Ecore with a pencil.
Bring your choice book for silent reading
Reading every night for 20-30 minutes and at least one Newsela article and quiz per week

Friday January 20th-


Saturday 21st-Service Opportunity
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem
9:00am
 Errol Heights (SE Portland)
WhenSat, January 21, 9am – 1pm
Where4543 SE Harney Dr Portland, OR 97206 (map)
DescriptionThis planting is in conjunction with Portland Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Environmental Services, Metro, Friends of Errol Heights, and The Johnson Creek Watershed Council! This is the third of four plantings at a newly acquired addition to Errol Heights Natural Area! Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Friends of Trees will provides gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Groups larger than 5 people must sign up via the Friends of Trees Group Registration form. Individuals and groups less than 5 people do no need to register in advance - simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Wednesday January 25th-
Service Reflection Due

February 2nd- End of Quarter
February 3rd-No School grading day!

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Tree planting at Errol Heights on 1-21

Service at Errol Heights

January 21st-
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem

Kids who come alone need a signed waiver!





Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Tuesday January 10th

Late-
Postcard to Indigo convincing her to read the book you read over break
Reading survey
New Years Newsela article that was assigned do the quiz and the writing prompt 


Wednesday January 11th-

Remember that you are reading every day for 20-30 minutes!!!!! Choice reading and at least one Newsela article a week!


Thursday January 12th-
No all day trip- we may do a walking trip to the library
Tuesday January 17th-
Quarter 2 Service Reflection- assignment and rubric are on Google Classroom

Monday, January 9, 2017

Ice Day Monday January 9th

Late-
Postcard to Indigo convincing her to read the book you read over break
Reading survey
New Years Newsela article that was assigned do the quiz and the writing prompt 


Tuesday January 10th-We will have a sub because Indigo has an all day meeting.

Bring a book to school for silent reading!!!

Remember that you are reading every day for 20-30 minutes!!!!! Choice reading and at least one Newsela article a week!


Wednesday January 11th-


Thursday January 12th-
No all day trip- we may do a walking trip to the library
Tuesday January 17th-
Quarter 2 Service Reflection- assignment and rubric are on Google Classroom

Friday, January 6, 2017

January 6th

Late-

Postcard to Indigo convincing her to read the book you read over break

Reading survey

 

 Tonight- Middle School Dance


Christmas Tree Recycling!
http://www.sesptsa.org/featured/january-7-and-8-tree-recycling-volunteers-needed/

 Volunteer link-


Monday January 9th-

Read every day!!!!! 

New Years Newsela article that was assigned do the quiz and the writing prompt 

Tuesday January 17th- 

Quarter 2 Service Reflection

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Thursday January 5th

Late-

Postcard to Indigo convincing her to read the book you read over break

 

Friday January 6th-

Middle School Dance

Secret snowflake-

Read every day!!!!! Newsela article that was assigned do the quiz and the writing prompt 


Tuesday January 17th- 

Quarter 2 Service Reflection

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Wednesday January 4th

Late-

Postcard to Indigo convincing her to read the book you read over break

Read every day!!!!! Newsela article once a week- do the quizzes!


Thursday January 5th-

No Travel- Math/Spanish/Friendship

Secret snowflake-

Read every day!!!!! Newsela article once a week- do the quizzes!


Friday January 6th-

Middle School Dance

Secret snowflake-

Read every day!!!!! Newsela article once a week- do the quizzes! 


Tuesday January 17th- 

Quarter 2 Service Reflection