Tonight:
SOME students, not all, have not finished their 7th grade letter. This is a final assessment for writing. They may work at home, but cannot get help from parents. This is due tomorrow.
SOME students have very very low grades on their Latin America Assessment because it was not finished. They should really consider finishing and resubmitting this.
SOME students need to re-work or finish their Canada Assessment.
Ms. Lamb will be crazily grading all weekend, but not after that.
Page 90 18 and 20- 23 getting ready for unit test on Friday
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Monday and Tuesday 6-6 and 6-7
Sorry I forgot to write yesterday.
We had our "last" work period for our social studies Canada assessment project yesterday. Then Ms. Lamb graded them all on the rubric.
They were pretty good, but not complete enough, so Ms. Lamb gave one more class period today. She will regrade them all on Friday, so kids can work at home tonight, Wednesday and Thursday night if they need to.
We also started our last and final assessment for LA which is a reflection on the two years of Team Energy. See the assignment here.
We will work on this end of year letter for at least tomorrow's class. It can also be finished at home if needed.
We will consider grades closed on Friday and do report cards over the weekend. If a student needs more time on something, they must speak with me before Friday afternoon or I won't consider their revisions.
On Monday we will have a camp day with crafts and games planned by us on Thursday. On Tuesday we have a mini-move up day to 7th grade and a field day with the whole school.
We had our "last" work period for our social studies Canada assessment project yesterday. Then Ms. Lamb graded them all on the rubric.
They were pretty good, but not complete enough, so Ms. Lamb gave one more class period today. She will regrade them all on Friday, so kids can work at home tonight, Wednesday and Thursday night if they need to.
We also started our last and final assessment for LA which is a reflection on the two years of Team Energy. See the assignment here.
We will work on this end of year letter for at least tomorrow's class. It can also be finished at home if needed.
We will consider grades closed on Friday and do report cards over the weekend. If a student needs more time on something, they must speak with me before Friday afternoon or I won't consider their revisions.
On Monday we will have a camp day with crafts and games planned by us on Thursday. On Tuesday we have a mini-move up day to 7th grade and a field day with the whole school.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Friday 6-3-16
I just realized I have been not keeping up with my blog this week. Sorry about that.
Homework this week has been only from me. It has been reading the text for social studies and of course, keeping up with your own personal reading.
Next week homework will be a bit light also. The intent is to finish the Canada assessment in class on Monday. I will grade it Monday night, BUT students will be allowed to work on it outside of class and re-submit (or ask me to re-look at it) until Thursday. The caveat is students cannot get help with this - so if I look at it on Monday night and is significantly more sophisticated by Thursday I may get suspicious.
Here is a link to the assessment if you are interested.
Today I showed how I would do this using google slides and U.S. History. Here is the beginning of my model so you get the idea. Ms. Lamb's example Canada final using the USA. Students are allowed to do this on paper or using some other online tool. They may even use my template (with generous support from Ms. Nicolle.)
There are two more big things coming next week.
On Tuesday we start our final writing piece. It is an argument. Students will try to convince me in writing that they are ready to go to seventh grade. They will use evidence from their work this year to prove their case. This will be due on Friday.
We will continue reading The Lightning Queen. We may or may not finish it. I may allow kids who want to to borrow it to finish at home. I only have 20 copies or I would let everyone take it home. It is a DCF book for this year. Maybe we will finish it.
The other thing that I have heard about is a math final next Friday. More on that Monday.
On Monday the 13th we are planning a Camp Energy Day. We will have some summer camp type activities going on.
On Tuesday the 14th we will have a 45 minute move up day experience. Everyone will get to meet their seventh grade teachers!!!!! Then we will have a 5, 6, 7 field day to send everyone off to a happy summer. Grade 8 will be all graduated on Monday night.
Homework this week has been only from me. It has been reading the text for social studies and of course, keeping up with your own personal reading.
Next week homework will be a bit light also. The intent is to finish the Canada assessment in class on Monday. I will grade it Monday night, BUT students will be allowed to work on it outside of class and re-submit (or ask me to re-look at it) until Thursday. The caveat is students cannot get help with this - so if I look at it on Monday night and is significantly more sophisticated by Thursday I may get suspicious.
Here is a link to the assessment if you are interested.
Today I showed how I would do this using google slides and U.S. History. Here is the beginning of my model so you get the idea. Ms. Lamb's example Canada final using the USA. Students are allowed to do this on paper or using some other online tool. They may even use my template (with generous support from Ms. Nicolle.)
There are two more big things coming next week.
On Tuesday we start our final writing piece. It is an argument. Students will try to convince me in writing that they are ready to go to seventh grade. They will use evidence from their work this year to prove their case. This will be due on Friday.
We will continue reading The Lightning Queen. We may or may not finish it. I may allow kids who want to to borrow it to finish at home. I only have 20 copies or I would let everyone take it home. It is a DCF book for this year. Maybe we will finish it.
The other thing that I have heard about is a math final next Friday. More on that Monday.
On Monday the 13th we are planning a Camp Energy Day. We will have some summer camp type activities going on.
On Tuesday the 14th we will have a 45 minute move up day experience. Everyone will get to meet their seventh grade teachers!!!!! Then we will have a 5, 6, 7 field day to send everyone off to a happy summer. Grade 8 will be all graduated on Monday night.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
A huge thank you
Thank you so much to our wonderful chaperones for our trip to Ottawa. You made the trip easy and safe and so much fun. Pam Billings, Connie Arceneaux, Amy Little, Dave Nicholson, Eric Barker, Matt Watson, Dick Sears, John Borch, Thad Luther, Mark Girourard, Ed RIddel, TJ Holloway, and Todd Wright. You are masters of the craft and I would recommend you to anyone.
Also thank you to Carolyn Dejong who helped us get things notarized. We got over the border with no trouble.
Thank you to all of the parents who showed up promptly (one and half hours later than we planned) and picked up your kids. Also, you packed them wonderful lunches and gave them spending money and raised them right because they were perfectly well behaved and wonderful travel companions.
Hail Ottawa.
Cheers,
Cate Lamb
Also thank you to Carolyn Dejong who helped us get things notarized. We got over the border with no trouble.
Thank you to all of the parents who showed up promptly (one and half hours later than we planned) and picked up your kids. Also, you packed them wonderful lunches and gave them spending money and raised them right because they were perfectly well behaved and wonderful travel companions.
Hail Ottawa.
Cheers,
Cate Lamb
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Reminder - no school for sixth graders on Thursday June 2 due to 4th grade move up day. Thank you to Sabrina, Edie, Troy and Jaymeson who agreed to come to school on their day off to be Move Up Day guides.
Homework tonight is finish quick reading chapter 6 in your O Canada text book. We have another open book quiz tomorrow.
Otherwise, please come to the science fair from 6-7 to see all of our amazing entries.
Also, science fair kids should be here today until 3:25.
More later......
Homework tonight is finish quick reading chapter 6 in your O Canada text book. We have another open book quiz tomorrow.
Otherwise, please come to the science fair from 6-7 to see all of our amazing entries.
Also, science fair kids should be here today until 3:25.
More later......
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Wednesday 5-25-16 Canada tomorrow!
No homework tonight except make sure your climate slide show is ready to present on Tuesday (we didn't get to it today)
We are super excited about the trip tomorrow. We ran through every scenario we could think of. We are ready to be a well mannered eager to learn group of visitors tomorrow.
We reviewed how parliament works in Canada so we are ready to visit. Make sure you take a lot of pictures and keep in mind "events that lead to Canada becoming an independent nation" while we explore and enjoy Ottawa.
REMEMBER:
Arrive at BRMS tomorrow at 6:30 am ready to board the bus with your lunch and snacks for the long bus ride. Bring appropriate dvd's if you have them and want to share them on the bus ride.
Arrive at BRMS tomorrow at 6:30 am ready to board the bus with your lunch and snacks for the long bus ride. Bring appropriate dvd's if you have them and want to share them on the bus ride.
Bring money for dinner etc.
Chaperones - don't forget your passport or enhanced driver's license!
Here is the last piece of information for 2016 Science Fest!
Please make sure your students know schedule:
Tuesday, May 31st
- Present AFTER SCHOOL 2:45 - 3:25
- BRMS teachers act as Round 1 judges
- Ride bus home, get picked up
- COME BACK to BRMS from 6:00 - 7:00 for final round - Top 10
- Final Judging and presentations - 6:00 - 7:00
- Awards at 7:00
Thank you all for your support!
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tuesday 5-24-16
ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT MOVE-UP DAY
All sixth graders, except for those who sign up to be guides, will be staying home on June 2nd.
Today we had our Energy Science Fair. It was great. Some kids still have to put some finishing touches before next Tuesday. Anyone can resubmit next Tuesday and 24 of us are GOING TO THE SCIENCE FEST. I think we may have some winners!
Homework:
Finish your science presentation on climate.
Math Page 87 to 89 #4,6,10, and 12
All sixth graders, except for those who sign up to be guides, will be staying home on June 2nd.
Today we had our Energy Science Fair. It was great. Some kids still have to put some finishing touches before next Tuesday. Anyone can resubmit next Tuesday and 24 of us are GOING TO THE SCIENCE FEST. I think we may have some winners!
Homework:
Finish your science presentation on climate.
Math Page 87 to 89 #4,6,10, and 12
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