Sunday, September 24, 2017

7th Grade Science Plans for September 25th through 29th, 2017

Greetings!

Finally!  I'm getting your student's progress report emailed out BEFORE the school week has started!  So here are the plans for the upcoming week:

MONDAY--Students take notes on different kinds of scientific variables, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will practice identifying the different kinds of variables in class, thus there will be NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--Students will work in small groups on variable identification on a worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY

THURSDAY--Students will work individually on a worksheet to identify variables.  This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.

FRIDAY--Students will take the test on "Identifying Different Kinds of Variables".  This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.

No that we are getting underway in our Science class, I am sending out the Class Syllabus on Tuesday, September 26th along with the Lab Safety Contract.  You and your student will need to sign them.  Please get these SIGNED & RETURNED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.  Your student will not be able to participate in labs without them.

NO Late Start this week, so please plan on a full week of school.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please do not hesitate 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 

6th Grade Science Plans for September 25th through 29th, 2017

Greetings!

Finally!  I'm getting your student's progress report emailed out BEFORE the school week has started!  So here are the plans for the upcoming week:

MONDAY--Students need another day on their "Scientific Method Video" notes.  These will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will go over the lab safety rules and techniques necessary for the "Measurement Lab", thus there will be NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY--Measurement Lab.  DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD on Thursday, so NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will collect data on the "Wind Up Animal Lab".  This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.

Hopefully you will be able to come the Outdoor School meeting on Monday, September 25th.  It should last about an hour and will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the TMS Library.  If at all possible, please plan to attend.

No that we are getting underway in our Science class, I am sending out the Class Syllabus on Tuesday, September 26th along with the Lab Safety Contract.  You and your student will need to sign them.  Please get these SIGNED & RETURNED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.  Your student will not be able to participate in labs without them.

NO Late Start this week, so please plan on a full week of school.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please do not hesitate 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, September 19, 2017

6th Grade Science Plans for September 15th through 22nd, 2017

Greetings!

I am SO SORRY I didn't get this out Sunday night--I have had tech problems this week like you wouldn't believe!  But, hey, I don't except excuses from my students (Sign over my door:  "Excuses are nothing but hot air"), so I can't excuse myself.  Therefore, I apologize and will try to better next week.  Having said that, here's this week's plans:

MONDAY--Students will get back last week's assignments and we will be going over these, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will do the "Observations Activity" in class, hence NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will write a reflection on yesterday's activity in class, so NO HOMEWORK.

THURSDAY--Students will complete the "Doing Science" worksheet in class.  This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, therefore, there will be NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will go over the "Taking Good Notes" worksheet, then will take notes on the "Scientific Method video".  This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.

As you see up above, Wednesday, September 20th is a "Late Start Day" (ACT); hopefully, you have made plans accordingly.

OUTDOOR SCHOOL MEETING--On Monday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m.  there will be a parent meeting in the TMS Library on our upcoming sixth grade trip to Cispus.  We planned this around soccer and football practices, so hopefully you will be able to attend.  If not, please contact either me or Mrs. Schall.  This is an event that builds lifelong memories for your student--it is not to be missed.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please do not hesitate 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

7th Grade Science Plans for September 15th through 22nd, 2017

Greetings!

I am SO SORRY I didn't get this out Sunday night--I have had tech problems this week like you wouldn't believe!  But, hey, I don't except excuses from my students (Sign over my door:  "Excuses are nothing but hot air"), so I can't excuse myself.  Therefore, I apologize and will try to better next week.  Having said that, here's this week's plans:

MONDAY--Students will get back last week's assignments and we will be going over these, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will take notes on the "Scientific Method Slide Show", hence NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will complete the "Scientific Method Slide Show" notes and will begin the "Scientific Method Crossword Review".  This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.

THURSDAY--Students will work on the "We Need Order" worksheet.  This is also HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.

FRIDAY--Students will begin taking notes on their "Variables Cheat Sheet".  Should be completed in class, so NO HOMEWORK.

As you see up above, Wednesday, September 20th is a "Late Start Day" (ACT); hopefully, you have made plans accordingly.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please do not hesitate 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, September 12, 2017

6th Grade Science Plans for September 11th through 15th, 2017

Greetings!

Well, we have made it through an entire week!  Hip, hip, hooray!  For those of you who may not know me, I am Michele Humble, your student's Science teacher.  I try very hard to email progress reports home weekly, let you know what to expect in class for that week, and to inform you of important upcoming events............So let's get started!

MONDAY--Students will watch a slide presentation on this Science class, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Student groups will finish working on their "CHAMPS Chart".  These are DUE ON THURSDAY.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY--Students will work on setting up their Science Notebooks.  These are HOMEWORK DUE ON FRIDAY.

FRIDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer & vice treasurer, so NO HOMEWORK.

Outdoor School is just around the corner--October 17th through 20th.  This is our sixth grade experience at CISPUS, just outside of Randal.  There will be an informational night soon, so be on the lookout for upcoming details.  We will need just a few parent volunteers to actually go up to CISPUS.  A nurse is always our #1 need, so if you have a medical background, we would really like to talk with out ASAP.  For those of you who would like to help out, but can't take four days off of work, we have several things we need help with prior to our departure date, such as assembling the student handbook (large project--about 9 hours for just one person, about 3 hours for three), picking up and pre-washing the white tee shirts we tie-dye at CISPUS, help with inventorying all of the supplies & equipment we take up to ODS (OutDoor School), purchasing the evening snacks, etc.  Mrs. Schall is the one to call, as she is taking over as director this year.  More details shortly!

Just a reminder that Thursday, September 14th is "Picture Day".  Your student should have received an informational packet is his/her 7th period class on Tuesday, so you may want to be on the lookout for it.

The PTA is staging a fundraising dance on Friday, September 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m.  If your student has an A.S.B. card, the cost is $5.00, without I believe it is $6.00.  You can go to the middle school website for more details.

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 is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us  Please do NOT attempt to email me through Skyward--it is next to impossible to get through, and sometimes I don't receive your email at all.  Our school district system is the best.

Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble

7th Grade Science Plans for September 11th through 15th, 2017

Greetings!

Well, we have made it through an entire week!  Hip, hip, hooray!  For those of you who may not know me, I am Michele Humble, your student's Science teacher.  I try very hard to email progress reports home weekly, let you know what to expect in class for that week, and to inform you of important upcoming events............So let's get started!

MONDAY--Students will watch a slide presentation on this Science class, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Student groups will finish working on their "CHAMPS Chart".  These are DUE ON THURSDAY.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY--Students will work on setting up their Science Notebooks.  These are HOMEWORK DUE ON FRIDAY.

FRIDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer & vice treasurer, so NO HOMEWORK.

Just a reminder that Thursday, September 14th is "Picture Day".  Your student should have received an informational packet is his/her 7th period class on Tuesday, so you may want to be on the lookout for it.
The PTA is staging a fundraising dance on Friday, September 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m.  If your student has an A.S.B. card, the cost is $5.00, without I believe it is $6.00.  You can go to the middle school website for more details.

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 is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us  Please do NOT attempt to email me through Skyward--it is next to impossible to get through, and sometimes I don't receive your email at all.  Our school district system is the best.

Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble