Greetings!
Well, it appears the school year has come to an end, and a good one it has been, too. It has been a pleasure to work with your student this year--I have enjoyed these kids immensely. Mrs. Harris or Mrs. Schall is in for a real treat next year when she has them as seventh graders.
Now I am NOT going to say "What you see is what you get" because I will be in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) to grade those 100 point Science Notebooks, so that could swing your student's grade quite a bit up or down. I was a bit disappointed that several assignments (Frog Dissection Worksheet, Mint Green Science Starter, Body Systems Research Worksheet, etc.) were not turned in. IF you want your student to come in tomorrow and work on missing work, I will be in my classroom from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will NOT be playtime for him/her--I have my own work to get done (above mentioned Science Notebooks and report cards to be completed). That means the student will need to be self sufficient--finding missing work and getting it done. Also, transportation will need to be arranged. I just thought I would make one last offer in case you would like to boost your student's grade and/or perhaps send a message that one needs to take his/her grades seriously. I believe grades must be posted by noon on Wednesday, June 19th, and I will be in my classroom that morning as well. If you would like to contact me prior to bringing your student in, the number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Thank you again for a wonderful year,
Michele M. Humble
Monday, June 17, 2019
7th Grade Science for June 17th, 2019
Greetings!
Well, it appears the school year has come to an end, and a good one it has been, too. It has been a pleasure to work with your student this year--I have enjoyed these kids even more this year than last. Mrs. Harris is in for a real treat next year when she has them as eighth graders.
Now I am NOT going to say "What you see is what you get" because I will be in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) to grade those 100 point Science Notebooks, so that could swing your student's grade quite a bit up or down. I was a bit disappointed that several assignments (Animal Research WS, Mint Green Science Starter, Inv. 6.1 Worksheet, etc.) were not turned in. IF you want your student to come in tomorrow and work on missing work, I will be in my classroom from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will NOT be playtime for him/her--I have my own work to get done (above mentioned Science Notebooks and report cards to be completed). That means the student will need to be self sufficient--finding missing work and getting it done. Also, transportation will need to be arranged. I just thought I would make one last offer in case you would like to boost your student's grade and/or perhaps send a message that one needs to take his/her grades seriously. I believe grades must be posted by noon on Wednesday, June 19th, and I will be in my classroom that morning as well. If you would like to contact me prior to bringing your student in, the number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Thank you again for a wonderful year,
Michele M. Humble
Well, it appears the school year has come to an end, and a good one it has been, too. It has been a pleasure to work with your student this year--I have enjoyed these kids even more this year than last. Mrs. Harris is in for a real treat next year when she has them as eighth graders.
Now I am NOT going to say "What you see is what you get" because I will be in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) to grade those 100 point Science Notebooks, so that could swing your student's grade quite a bit up or down. I was a bit disappointed that several assignments (Animal Research WS, Mint Green Science Starter, Inv. 6.1 Worksheet, etc.) were not turned in. IF you want your student to come in tomorrow and work on missing work, I will be in my classroom from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will NOT be playtime for him/her--I have my own work to get done (above mentioned Science Notebooks and report cards to be completed). That means the student will need to be self sufficient--finding missing work and getting it done. Also, transportation will need to be arranged. I just thought I would make one last offer in case you would like to boost your student's grade and/or perhaps send a message that one needs to take his/her grades seriously. I believe grades must be posted by noon on Wednesday, June 19th, and I will be in my classroom that morning as well. If you would like to contact me prior to bringing your student in, the number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Thank you again for a wonderful year,
Michele M. Humble
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
6th Grade Science Plans for June 3rd - 7th, 2019
Greetings!
Boy, it's exciting around here! So this is what is planned for this week:
MONDAY & TUESDAY--Students will work in groups on creating their "Body Systems Slide Shows"; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will present their slide shows. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will cover information on their upcoming frog dissections. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin their frog dissections, so NO HOMEWORK.
As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus 105 points on their "Body System Slide Show" & presentation, another 100 points for their frog dissection & its accompanying worksheets, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down. So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.
Next Tuesday, June 11th (8th graders), and Wednesday, June 12th, (7th graders) will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity. Although you may not have a 7th or 8th grader, we are still looking for some parent helpers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us either day (June 11th with the 8th graders, June 12th with the 7th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Boy, it's exciting around here! So this is what is planned for this week:
MONDAY & TUESDAY--Students will work in groups on creating their "Body Systems Slide Shows"; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will present their slide shows. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will cover information on their upcoming frog dissections. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin their frog dissections, so NO HOMEWORK.
As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus 105 points on their "Body System Slide Show" & presentation, another 100 points for their frog dissection & its accompanying worksheets, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down. So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.
Next Tuesday, June 11th (8th graders), and Wednesday, June 12th, (7th graders) will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity. Although you may not have a 7th or 8th grader, we are still looking for some parent helpers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us either day (June 11th with the 8th graders, June 12th with the 7th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
7th Grade Science Plans for June 3rd - 7th, 2019
Greetings!
Boy, it's exciting around here! So this is what is planned for this week:
MONDAY--Students will watch a video on the Nitrogen and Carbon Cycles. There is an accompanying worksheet; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will complete the Nitrogen & Carbon Cycles worksheet and will add Nitrogen & Carbon Cycle diagrams to their Science Notebooks. This is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will cover information in the textbook and will begin a lab. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take measurements on the classroom "ponds", so NO HOMEWORK.
As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus the "Animal Research Poster" & accompanying paperwork, another lab and the lab day, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down. So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.
Next WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th, our 7th graders will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity. PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE GOING HOME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH. Please be sure to fill it out and return it by FRIDAY, JUNE 7th. Also, we are still looking for some volunteers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us that day (or even June 11th with the 8th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Boy, it's exciting around here! So this is what is planned for this week:
MONDAY--Students will watch a video on the Nitrogen and Carbon Cycles. There is an accompanying worksheet; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will complete the Nitrogen & Carbon Cycles worksheet and will add Nitrogen & Carbon Cycle diagrams to their Science Notebooks. This is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will cover information in the textbook and will begin a lab. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take measurements on the classroom "ponds", so NO HOMEWORK.
As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus the "Animal Research Poster" & accompanying paperwork, another lab and the lab day, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down. So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.
Next WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th, our 7th graders will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity. PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE GOING HOME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH. Please be sure to fill it out and return it by FRIDAY, JUNE 7th. Also, we are still looking for some volunteers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us that day (or even June 11th with the 8th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Monday, May 13, 2019
6th Grade Science Plans for May 13th through 17th, 2019
Greetings!
Well, the big test week is here! Gives us a chance to show what we know. Please be sure your student is well rested and fed for the big assessments. Tuesday, May 14th, we will assess English/Language Arts on the CAT format, then on Thursday, May 16th, students will take the SBA in English/Language Arts in the PT format. Both days we will be testing from first through fourth periods (approximately 8:30 a.m. to noon). Because I do not want to add any additional stress to your student, there will be NO HOMEWORK this week. Also, feel free to send bottled water and snacks with your students on these test days--we will be taking little breaks to maintain focus.
Now here's what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students who did not complete the "Parts of the Cell Test" last week will be given an opportunity to finish this while the rest of us review what we learned last week, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--3rd & 4th period classes will not meet due to the SBA Testing, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--5th, 6th, & 7th period classes will begin working on their "Cell City" project. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will work on their "Cell City" projects. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--3rd & 4th period classes will continue to work on their "Cell City" projects. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--5th, 6th, & 7th period classes will not meet due to the SBA Testing schedule, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin to work on teams for their "Plant" or "Animal Cell Model". NO HOMEWORK.
Please contact me with any questions, comments, and/or concerns you may have. The phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Well, the big test week is here! Gives us a chance to show what we know. Please be sure your student is well rested and fed for the big assessments. Tuesday, May 14th, we will assess English/Language Arts on the CAT format, then on Thursday, May 16th, students will take the SBA in English/Language Arts in the PT format. Both days we will be testing from first through fourth periods (approximately 8:30 a.m. to noon). Because I do not want to add any additional stress to your student, there will be NO HOMEWORK this week. Also, feel free to send bottled water and snacks with your students on these test days--we will be taking little breaks to maintain focus.
Now here's what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students who did not complete the "Parts of the Cell Test" last week will be given an opportunity to finish this while the rest of us review what we learned last week, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--3rd & 4th period classes will not meet due to the SBA Testing, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--5th, 6th, & 7th period classes will begin working on their "Cell City" project. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will work on their "Cell City" projects. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--3rd & 4th period classes will continue to work on their "Cell City" projects. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--5th, 6th, & 7th period classes will not meet due to the SBA Testing schedule, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin to work on teams for their "Plant" or "Animal Cell Model". NO HOMEWORK.
Please contact me with any questions, comments, and/or concerns you may have. The phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Thursday, May 9, 2019
6th Grade Science Test Date Change
Just a heads up: The "Parts of a Cell Test" has been MOVED TO FRIDAY, MAY 10th.
Please have your student study!
Thank you,
Mrs. Humble
Please have your student study!
Thank you,
Mrs. Humble
Monday, May 6, 2019
6th Grade Science Plans for May 6-10, 2019
Greetings!
Hope you are enjoying this lovely weather and are looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY & TUESDAY--Students will work on the "Simply Cells" video worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will REVIEW FOR WEDNESDAY'S TEST. The test will cover a diagram to identify the different parts and a written test (Matching, True/False, Multiple Choice) on the functions of the different parts of the cell as well as the three parts of the Cell Theory and Kinds of Cells. Students should STUDY FOR THE TEST.
THURSDAY--Parts of a Cell TEST. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so there will be NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will go over the test and review the parts of the cell, so NO HOMEWORK.
As you can see, we have been covering the parts of a cell and their functions quite heavily--students have had four assignments on them so far. Many of these assignments HAVE NOT BEEN TURNED IN. Please look carefully at your student's missing assignments. Missing assignments impact a student's grade far worse than an "F" grade (at least they get "some" points for an "F"). If your student has ANY missing assignments, please hold him/her responsible for completing them and turning that work in. Your student does not need to stay after school with me to complete any of the assignments that have the word "Cell" in them, and the same holds true for the "Microscope Word Search". But these really do need to be completed, especially BEFORE we take the test on Thursday.
Next week we will begin our State Testing. These will be the ELA (English/Language Arts) assessments. They will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 16th. Please make sure your student is well rested and has had breakfast so he/she is ready go and show his/her best on those tests. The Math assessments will take place the following week on Tuesday, May 21st, and Thursday, May 23rd. Thank you for your support!
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Hope you are enjoying this lovely weather and are looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY & TUESDAY--Students will work on the "Simply Cells" video worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will REVIEW FOR WEDNESDAY'S TEST. The test will cover a diagram to identify the different parts and a written test (Matching, True/False, Multiple Choice) on the functions of the different parts of the cell as well as the three parts of the Cell Theory and Kinds of Cells. Students should STUDY FOR THE TEST.
THURSDAY--Parts of a Cell TEST. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so there will be NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will go over the test and review the parts of the cell, so NO HOMEWORK.
As you can see, we have been covering the parts of a cell and their functions quite heavily--students have had four assignments on them so far. Many of these assignments HAVE NOT BEEN TURNED IN. Please look carefully at your student's missing assignments. Missing assignments impact a student's grade far worse than an "F" grade (at least they get "some" points for an "F"). If your student has ANY missing assignments, please hold him/her responsible for completing them and turning that work in. Your student does not need to stay after school with me to complete any of the assignments that have the word "Cell" in them, and the same holds true for the "Microscope Word Search". But these really do need to be completed, especially BEFORE we take the test on Thursday.
Next week we will begin our State Testing. These will be the ELA (English/Language Arts) assessments. They will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 16th. Please make sure your student is well rested and has had breakfast so he/she is ready go and show his/her best on those tests. The Math assessments will take place the following week on Tuesday, May 21st, and Thursday, May 23rd. Thank you for your support!
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
6th Grade Science Plans for April 29th-May 1st, 2019
Greetings!
Well, I am finally all caught up with my sixth graders' assignments! Considering we had three "finals" last week, totaling 230 points, I'm amazed I was able to do it. Now on with this week's plans:
MONDAY--Students received the "Animal & Plant Cells Coloring Sheet". This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will watch a video about cells, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will get back several assignments and will record these on their "Assignment Log", so again NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will use their Chromebooks to research the functions of various cell parts. This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will share their work from Thursday, then turn in their worksheet, so NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.
I'm sure you are aware that tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st) is a LATE START DAY and have already planned appropriately for it. FYI: This is the last late start of the year.
Hopefully your student has brought in his/her pledge sheet for this week's "Fund Run". It is one of our few fundraisers, so if you and/or those you know could donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to "Tenino Middle School". If every student could bring in $10, we would make over $3,000, which would be amazing! We will be doing this Friday afternoon (may 3rd). If you have your volunteer forms up to date, I'm sure it's not too late to contact the Office to see if you can help out. The weather forecast is beautiful, so it would be a lovely way to spend the afternoon.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address for me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Michele Humble
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