Greetings!
Sorry I am a little bit late this week, but here's what we will be doing:
MONDAY--Students will complete their "Clouds Project". This is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will complete Investigation 4.2. This is a lab with a worksheet. The worksheet is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will elect their new officers and will watch some presentations on weather, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will add to the notes in their Science Notebooks and will do some weather research in class. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD.
FRIDAY--Students will be working on their Chromebooks on the topic of "Clouds". NO HOMEWORK.
I'm sure you are already aware that Wednesday, December 5th is a "LATE START DAY" and have already made the appropriate arrangements. Just thought I'd remind you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for December 3rd through 7th, 2018
Greetings!
Sorry I am a little bit late this week, but here's what we will be doing:
MONDAY--Students will watch a video on tectonic plates. There is a worksheet that goes with it, and it will be DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will research information on the different layers of the Earth. This will be HOMEWORK if it is not completed in class. It will be DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will begin the "Foldable Project" (Layers of the Earth). It will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY-- Work day on the "Foldable Project". DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will be adding information to their Science Notebooks in the form of a "Tectonic Plates Puzzle". This is DUE ON MONDAY if it is not completed in class.
I'm sure you are already aware that Wednesday, December 5th is a "LATE START DAY" and have already made the appropriate arrangements. Just thought I'd remind you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Sorry I am a little bit late this week, but here's what we will be doing:
MONDAY--Students will watch a video on tectonic plates. There is a worksheet that goes with it, and it will be DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will research information on the different layers of the Earth. This will be HOMEWORK if it is not completed in class. It will be DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will begin the "Foldable Project" (Layers of the Earth). It will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY-- Work day on the "Foldable Project". DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will be adding information to their Science Notebooks in the form of a "Tectonic Plates Puzzle". This is DUE ON MONDAY if it is not completed in class.
I'm sure you are already aware that Wednesday, December 5th is a "LATE START DAY" and have already made the appropriate arrangements. Just thought I'd remind you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for November 26-30, 2018
Greetings!
No, I did not fall off of the face of the Earth--it's just with grading 138 Science Notebooks, then a week of conferences, followed by a short holiday week, I wasn't able to do my weekly updates. Sorry about that. Let's hope it doesn't happen again. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--We will cover articles on layers of the Earth and epicenters & focus orally in class. So NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY-- We will introduce Chapter #4 with a reading ("Will It Happen Again?"), will work on Investigation 4.1 by researching earthquake locations using maps, latitude, longitude, and Chromebooks. This assignment will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD THURSDAY, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--We will celebrate the end of the first quarter with our auction, so NO HOMEWORK.
For those of you I was able to conference with, the pleasure was all mine. After all of my years in teaching, I have learned great kids come great parents. Thank you for being there--conference week is my third favorite week of the school year. (Sorry! Bus Cispus is always #1 and Student Led Conference Week is #2.)
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
No, I did not fall off of the face of the Earth--it's just with grading 138 Science Notebooks, then a week of conferences, followed by a short holiday week, I wasn't able to do my weekly updates. Sorry about that. Let's hope it doesn't happen again. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--We will cover articles on layers of the Earth and epicenters & focus orally in class. So NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY-- We will introduce Chapter #4 with a reading ("Will It Happen Again?"), will work on Investigation 4.1 by researching earthquake locations using maps, latitude, longitude, and Chromebooks. This assignment will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD THURSDAY, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--We will celebrate the end of the first quarter with our auction, so NO HOMEWORK.
For those of you I was able to conference with, the pleasure was all mine. After all of my years in teaching, I have learned great kids come great parents. Thank you for being there--conference week is my third favorite week of the school year. (Sorry! Bus Cispus is always #1 and Student Led Conference Week is #2.)
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
6th Grade Science Plans for November 26-30, 2018
Greetings!
No, I did not fall off of the face of the Earth--it's just with grading 138 Science Notebooks, then a week of conferences, followed by a short holiday week, I wasn't able to do my weekly updates. Sorry about that. Let's hope it doesn't happen again. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--We will cover information in an article called "Why Does the Wind Blow?" and will start on taking Cornell Notes on it. So NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--We will take Cornell Notes on an article called "What Are Clouds?" These notes will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-- We will be doing a project in class on clouds. This will end with a quiz, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--We will celebrate the end of the first quarter with our auction, so NO HOMEWORK.
For those of you I was able to conference with, the pleasure was all mine. After all of my years in teaching, I have learned great kids come great parents. Thank you for being there--conference week is my third favorite week of the school year. (Sorry! Bus Cispus is always #1 and Student Led Conference Week is #2.)
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
No, I did not fall off of the face of the Earth--it's just with grading 138 Science Notebooks, then a week of conferences, followed by a short holiday week, I wasn't able to do my weekly updates. Sorry about that. Let's hope it doesn't happen again. Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--We will cover information in an article called "Why Does the Wind Blow?" and will start on taking Cornell Notes on it. So NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--We will take Cornell Notes on an article called "What Are Clouds?" These notes will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-- We will be doing a project in class on clouds. This will end with a quiz, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--We will celebrate the end of the first quarter with our auction, so NO HOMEWORK.
For those of you I was able to conference with, the pleasure was all mine. After all of my years in teaching, I have learned great kids come great parents. Thank you for being there--conference week is my third favorite week of the school year. (Sorry! Bus Cispus is always #1 and Student Led Conference Week is #2.)
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Greetings!
Sorry I'm late with this--I was in Tumwater for Science training today, so that put me a bit behind. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students worked on Investigation 3.3, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students worked on a worksheet in class. This was DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will watch a video on the phases of matter. So there is NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on Investigation 3.4. Thus, NO HOMEWORK.
Some important reminders:
* The LATE START DAY is this Wednesday, November 7th
* Monday, November 12th is Veterans' Day, so NO SCHOOL
* Tuesday, November 13th through Friday, November 16th are HALF DAYS due to CONFERENCE
WEEK. Evening conferences are available Tuesday, November 13th until 7:00 p.m.
* 1st Quarter ends Wednesday, November 14th
* LAST DAY for students to turn in LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, AND EXTRA CREDIT is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th.
Hopefully if you wanted a conference, you have either called the Office (360-264-3600) or set one up online. If you were contacted by us and we requested a conference with you, hopefully you will be able to attend.
As mentioned above, all work is due by this Friday, November 9th. Also, SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE ON THIS DAY. Since the Science Notebooks are WORTH 100 POINTS, it is very important that students turn these in on time. One hundred points can swing a quarter grade quite a bit.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, you will contact me. The best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Sorry I'm late with this--I was in Tumwater for Science training today, so that put me a bit behind. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students worked on Investigation 3.3, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students worked on a worksheet in class. This was DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will watch a video on the phases of matter. So there is NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on Investigation 3.4. Thus, NO HOMEWORK.
Some important reminders:
* The LATE START DAY is this Wednesday, November 7th
* Monday, November 12th is Veterans' Day, so NO SCHOOL
* Tuesday, November 13th through Friday, November 16th are HALF DAYS due to CONFERENCE
WEEK. Evening conferences are available Tuesday, November 13th until 7:00 p.m.
* 1st Quarter ends Wednesday, November 14th
* LAST DAY for students to turn in LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, AND EXTRA CREDIT is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th.
Hopefully if you wanted a conference, you have either called the Office (360-264-3600) or set one up online. If you were contacted by us and we requested a conference with you, hopefully you will be able to attend.
As mentioned above, all work is due by this Friday, November 9th. Also, SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE ON THIS DAY. Since the Science Notebooks are WORTH 100 POINTS, it is very important that students turn these in on time. One hundred points can swing a quarter grade quite a bit.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, you will contact me. The best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
7th Grade Science Plans for November 5-9, 2018
Greetings!
Sorry I'm late with this--I was in Tumwater for Science training today, so that put me a bit behind. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students began working on Investigation 3.1, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students began watching a video on earthquakes; there is a worksheet that goes with it. The worksheet will be HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will complete the earthquake video & worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will attend the Veterans' Day assembly, so class will not meet. Thus, NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will complete the Investigation 3.1 lab in class, so NO HOMEWORK.
Some important reminders:
* The LATE START DAY is this Wednesday, November 7th
* Monday, November 12th is Veterans' Day, so NO SCHOOL
* Tuesday, November 13th through Friday, November 16th are HALF DAYS due to CONFERENCE
WEEK. Evening conferences are available Tuesday, November 13th until 7:00 p.m.
* 1st Quarter ends Wednesday, November 14th
* LAST DAY for students to turn in LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, AND EXTRA CREDIT is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th.
Hopefully if you wanted a conference, you have either called the Office (360-264-3600) or set one up online. If you were contacted by us and we requested a conference with you, hopefully you will be able to attend.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, you will contact me. The best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Monday, October 29, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for October 29th through November 2nd
Greetings!
Wow, am I glad we didn't have this weather up at Cispus! When it comes to weather, we were lucky! Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students should complete their "Earthquake Resistant Structures" in class today, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students in groups will make their presentations on their "Earthquake Resistant Structures" and will do a group and self evaluation, so once again, NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--We're going to have a little fun by watching an episode of "Mythbusters" (the ultimate in utilizing the Scientific Method), so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson #3 by adding some vocabulary words to their Science Notebook, so again NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin Investigation 3.1, so NO HOMEWORK.
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 to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Wow, am I glad we didn't have this weather up at Cispus! When it comes to weather, we were lucky! Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students should complete their "Earthquake Resistant Structures" in class today, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students in groups will make their presentations on their "Earthquake Resistant Structures" and will do a group and self evaluation, so once again, NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--We're going to have a little fun by watching an episode of "Mythbusters" (the ultimate in utilizing the Scientific Method), so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson #3 by adding some vocabulary words to their Science Notebook, so again NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin Investigation 3.1, so NO HOMEWORK.
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 to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
6th Grade Science Plans for October 29th through November 2nd
Greetings!
Wow, am I glad we didn't have this weather up at Cispus! When it comes to weather, we were lucky! Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students should complete the "Earth's Heat & Vocabulary Test" in class. Also, they need to read "Water: Kind of a Big Deal" and do the worksheet that goes with it. This is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will add some vocabulary words to their Science Notebooks, read an article on the Water Cycle, and add a diagram to their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--We're going to have a little fun by watching an episode of "Mythbusters" (the ultimate in utilizing the Scientific Method), so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will carry out Day #1 of Investigation 3.2, so again NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will complete Investigation 3.2 for Day #2, so NO HOMEWORK.
I was VERY disappointed in the student's scores on the "Earth's Heat & Vocabulary Test". Students were to read the article, take notes on it in their Science Notebooks, then were allowed to use those notes on the test. So here is what I will do: Students may RETAKE the test, however there are some requirements--
1.) Students must show me at least THREE PAGES OF NOTES on the article in their Science Notebooks before they can retake the test
2.) Students must show me the 15 vocabulary words defined in their Science Notebooks prior to retaking the test
3.) Students must schedule the test retake on their own time--this means BEFORE SCHOOL (I am in my classroom by 7:30 a.m. every morning), AFTER SCHOOL (I will stay until at least 4:00 p.m. each day), or during their lunch
4.) Test retakes must be COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, November 2nd
I think this is fair, so if you want your student to retake the test, please encourage him/her to make arrangements soon.
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 to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Wow, am I glad we didn't have this weather up at Cispus! When it comes to weather, we were lucky! Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students should complete the "Earth's Heat & Vocabulary Test" in class. Also, they need to read "Water: Kind of a Big Deal" and do the worksheet that goes with it. This is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will add some vocabulary words to their Science Notebooks, read an article on the Water Cycle, and add a diagram to their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--We're going to have a little fun by watching an episode of "Mythbusters" (the ultimate in utilizing the Scientific Method), so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will carry out Day #1 of Investigation 3.2, so again NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will complete Investigation 3.2 for Day #2, so NO HOMEWORK.
I was VERY disappointed in the student's scores on the "Earth's Heat & Vocabulary Test". Students were to read the article, take notes on it in their Science Notebooks, then were allowed to use those notes on the test. So here is what I will do: Students may RETAKE the test, however there are some requirements--
1.) Students must show me at least THREE PAGES OF NOTES on the article in their Science Notebooks before they can retake the test
2.) Students must show me the 15 vocabulary words defined in their Science Notebooks prior to retaking the test
3.) Students must schedule the test retake on their own time--this means BEFORE SCHOOL (I am in my classroom by 7:30 a.m. every morning), AFTER SCHOOL (I will stay until at least 4:00 p.m. each day), or during their lunch
4.) Test retakes must be COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, November 2nd
I think this is fair, so if you want your student to retake the test, please encourage him/her to make arrangements soon.
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 to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
6th Grade Science Plans for October 22th - 26th, 2018
Ah ha!
Did you think I had fallen off of the face of the Earth? Nope! (You're not rid of me that easily.) I was up at Cispus--and the weather was beautiful! Sorry Seventh Graders! But now I'm back and here is what we will be doing for the rest of this week:
MONDAY--I will give back the assignments students have turned in and we will complete a new "Assignment Log"; this is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks on the article "The Source of Earth's Heat" (this is available online, so students should be able access it at home if they did not complete it in class). THERE WILL BE A TEST ON THIS ON FRIDAY. Students MAY USE THESE NOTES ON THE TEST.
WEDNESDAY--Students will be introduced to Chapter/Lesson #3. There will be some questions answered and vocabulary terms added to their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will carry out Investigation 3.1, which is a lab, in class. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will TAKE THE TEST ON THEIR "The Source of the Earth's Heat" notes Their Science Notebooks MAY BE USED. They will also read the "Water: Kind of a Big Deal" article and will answer questions on it in their Science Notebooks. This should be completed in class. If not, it is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
No Late Start this week or anything else I can think of at this time. As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The telephone 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
Did you think I had fallen off of the face of the Earth? Nope! (You're not rid of me that easily.) I was up at Cispus--and the weather was beautiful! Sorry Seventh Graders! But now I'm back and here is what we will be doing for the rest of this week:
MONDAY--I will give back the assignments students have turned in and we will complete a new "Assignment Log"; this is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks on the article "The Source of Earth's Heat" (this is available online, so students should be able access it at home if they did not complete it in class). THERE WILL BE A TEST ON THIS ON FRIDAY. Students MAY USE THESE NOTES ON THE TEST.
WEDNESDAY--Students will be introduced to Chapter/Lesson #3. There will be some questions answered and vocabulary terms added to their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will carry out Investigation 3.1, which is a lab, in class. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will TAKE THE TEST ON THEIR "The Source of the Earth's Heat" notes Their Science Notebooks MAY BE USED. They will also read the "Water: Kind of a Big Deal" article and will answer questions on it in their Science Notebooks. This should be completed in class. If not, it is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
No Late Start this week or anything else I can think of at this time. As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The telephone 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 October 22th-26th, 2018
Ah ha!
Did you think I had fallen off of the face of the Earth? Nope! (You're not rid of me that easily.) I was up at Cispus--and the weather was beautiful! Sorry Seventh Graders. But now I'm back and here is what we will be doing for the rest of this week:
MONDAY--We will go over what students did in class last week and I will give back the assignments we did. I will show a brief earthquake video and students will make a sketch & description of an earthquake resistant building in their Science Notebook, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY--Students will work in groups to plan their earthquake resistant buildings. This will require measuring, discussion, compromise, and engineering. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will build a prototype of their earthquake resistant building and will test it. They will then make revisions to their plan and construct the final model for testing. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take a written assessment on their earthquake resistant building project. This will serve as a TEST. NO HOMEWORK.
No Late Start this week or anything else I can think of at this time. As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The telephone 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
Did you think I had fallen off of the face of the Earth? Nope! (You're not rid of me that easily.) I was up at Cispus--and the weather was beautiful! Sorry Seventh Graders. But now I'm back and here is what we will be doing for the rest of this week:
MONDAY--We will go over what students did in class last week and I will give back the assignments we did. I will show a brief earthquake video and students will make a sketch & description of an earthquake resistant building in their Science Notebook, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY--Students will work in groups to plan their earthquake resistant buildings. This will require measuring, discussion, compromise, and engineering. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will build a prototype of their earthquake resistant building and will test it. They will then make revisions to their plan and construct the final model for testing. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take a written assessment on their earthquake resistant building project. This will serve as a TEST. NO HOMEWORK.
No Late Start this week or anything else I can think of at this time. As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The telephone 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, October 18, 2018
Outdoor School Day #2
Greetings from Outdoor School!
Sorry this is so late--we have had a busy, busy, busy day! Weather continues to be beautiful and even warm. Another full day of classes with no major injuries or problems. The kids love the food, cabin inspections have been a friendly competition, and our high school counselors get stronger everyday.
Two other small schools have joined us on the Cispus campus, but everyone is getting along nicely; we are all working well together. We share the dining hall, campfire area, and gym--taking turns using eh facilities. Their students are considerably younger (3rd grade), so there is one parent for every child. We have received several compliments on how well behaved our students are--they reflect very well on our Tenino community.
Tonight cabin groups will present their skits, so there's some nervousness in the air--it will be fun to see them perform. We have some very creative dramatic creations on the horizon.
Tomorrow (Friday) will be a bit crazy, so don't look for another update from me--Sorry! We should be leaving Cispus at about 10:30 a.m., visiting the Mossyrock Dam (we actually will drive across the top of the highest dam in Washington State), then have our lunches at their park before returning home. Look for us to arrive at the middle school at about 2:30 p.m. Please have someone there to pick up your student--they will be bone tired and fighting with all of their gear, so that will be a recipe for disaster riding their regular buses home.
See you tomorrow,
Michele Humble (AKA "Trekker")
Sorry this is so late--we have had a busy, busy, busy day! Weather continues to be beautiful and even warm. Another full day of classes with no major injuries or problems. The kids love the food, cabin inspections have been a friendly competition, and our high school counselors get stronger everyday.
Two other small schools have joined us on the Cispus campus, but everyone is getting along nicely; we are all working well together. We share the dining hall, campfire area, and gym--taking turns using eh facilities. Their students are considerably younger (3rd grade), so there is one parent for every child. We have received several compliments on how well behaved our students are--they reflect very well on our Tenino community.
Tonight cabin groups will present their skits, so there's some nervousness in the air--it will be fun to see them perform. We have some very creative dramatic creations on the horizon.
Tomorrow (Friday) will be a bit crazy, so don't look for another update from me--Sorry! We should be leaving Cispus at about 10:30 a.m., visiting the Mossyrock Dam (we actually will drive across the top of the highest dam in Washington State), then have our lunches at their park before returning home. Look for us to arrive at the middle school at about 2:30 p.m. Please have someone there to pick up your student--they will be bone tired and fighting with all of their gear, so that will be a recipe for disaster riding their regular buses home.
See you tomorrow,
Michele Humble (AKA "Trekker")
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Outdoor School Day #1
Greetings from Outdoor School!
Just wanted to let you know we arrived safely and without incident yesterday, and Cispus is running smoothly. The weather both yesterday and today has been amazing; clear, sunny, and even on the warm side for this time of year. It's nice that the students who are on the Layser Cave field study are able to view several peaks that we have never been able to see before! Have heard a rumor that this wonderful weather is supposed to hold until our return; let's hope so!
We have extremely hardworking high school counselors, and all of the cabin groups seem to be doing well. Even had every cabin group asleep by 10:00 p.m.--and that NEVER happens on the first night. Those high school students are doing an amazing job; you will hear all about them when we return. (Please remember to have someone at the middle school at about 2:30 p.m. to pick up your student and his/her gear. Riding the bus home after four full days at Cispus is stressful and exhausting--thank you!)
Field studies (classes) are in full swing. Students are learning how to use a map & compass, identify plants, are visiting the Layser Cave, tie dying their own t-shirts, building fires & shelters, and are engaged in archery. And of course there are recreations in the evening to be involved it; these included activities out in the field last night, basketball in the gym, a movie, board games, arts & crafts, and writing in their journals. Busy, busy, busy!
Last night's evening activity was relays in the gym--friendly, noisy, competitions. I think everyone had fun and no one got hurt. A highlight was sixth graders receiving the mail that you have sent up; makes for a really special event. Tonight we have campfire to look forward to--Fun!
No injuries--had a student go home who had a preexisting condition, but we are hopeful that he will be returning for the rest of his stay. Had one of our parent volunteers have a medical issue; she needed to leave, but hopefully will make a full recovery . That means we are down one in the kitchen, but we are making it work. Otherwise, we are doing fine medically.
Cassie has posted some pictures on Facebook (Thank you, Mrs. Tafoya!), so if you want to scan for your child, you might want to check this out. I will warn you, we are all moving so fast here, you might only see a blur. Who knows, you might recognize the clothes?
Please ignore the grades right now. Even though some students have turned in so late and/or missing assignments, I have not had time to grade them. Maybe this week-end?
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble (AKA "Trekker")
Just wanted to let you know we arrived safely and without incident yesterday, and Cispus is running smoothly. The weather both yesterday and today has been amazing; clear, sunny, and even on the warm side for this time of year. It's nice that the students who are on the Layser Cave field study are able to view several peaks that we have never been able to see before! Have heard a rumor that this wonderful weather is supposed to hold until our return; let's hope so!
We have extremely hardworking high school counselors, and all of the cabin groups seem to be doing well. Even had every cabin group asleep by 10:00 p.m.--and that NEVER happens on the first night. Those high school students are doing an amazing job; you will hear all about them when we return. (Please remember to have someone at the middle school at about 2:30 p.m. to pick up your student and his/her gear. Riding the bus home after four full days at Cispus is stressful and exhausting--thank you!)
Field studies (classes) are in full swing. Students are learning how to use a map & compass, identify plants, are visiting the Layser Cave, tie dying their own t-shirts, building fires & shelters, and are engaged in archery. And of course there are recreations in the evening to be involved it; these included activities out in the field last night, basketball in the gym, a movie, board games, arts & crafts, and writing in their journals. Busy, busy, busy!
Last night's evening activity was relays in the gym--friendly, noisy, competitions. I think everyone had fun and no one got hurt. A highlight was sixth graders receiving the mail that you have sent up; makes for a really special event. Tonight we have campfire to look forward to--Fun!
No injuries--had a student go home who had a preexisting condition, but we are hopeful that he will be returning for the rest of his stay. Had one of our parent volunteers have a medical issue; she needed to leave, but hopefully will make a full recovery . That means we are down one in the kitchen, but we are making it work. Otherwise, we are doing fine medically.
Cassie has posted some pictures on Facebook (Thank you, Mrs. Tafoya!), so if you want to scan for your child, you might want to check this out. I will warn you, we are all moving so fast here, you might only see a blur. Who knows, you might recognize the clothes?
Please ignore the grades right now. Even though some students have turned in so late and/or missing assignments, I have not had time to grade them. Maybe this week-end?
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble (AKA "Trekker")
Monday, October 8, 2018
6th Grade Science Plans for October 8th through 12th, 2018
Greetings!
Hope you had a good weekend! Now here is what we will be doing this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will add Vocabulary to their Science Notebooks and will work on Investigation 1.2 in class and turn the worksheet at the end of the period, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson/Chapter #2. They will add vocabulary words to their Science Notebooks, watch a short video, will read aloud from the textbook, and will go over the instructions for Investigation 2.1, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will add words to the Vocabulary pages in their Science Notebooks, read an excerpt in their textbooks, and carry out Investigation 2.1, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will graph data on a worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will graph the data they collected from Investigation 2.1. This should be completed in class; if not it is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
We are all getting very excited about Outdoor School--only a week away now. Hopefully you have turned in all forms, paid for Cispus, and are starting to label and pack things up. Now if only we could control the weather! Medication is the "biggie", so hopefully you have taken care of any of those forms, too. Let us know if you if you have any questions or concerns. 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 had a good weekend! Now here is what we will be doing this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will add Vocabulary to their Science Notebooks and will work on Investigation 1.2 in class and turn the worksheet at the end of the period, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson/Chapter #2. They will add vocabulary words to their Science Notebooks, watch a short video, will read aloud from the textbook, and will go over the instructions for Investigation 2.1, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will add words to the Vocabulary pages in their Science Notebooks, read an excerpt in their textbooks, and carry out Investigation 2.1, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will graph data on a worksheet. This is HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will graph the data they collected from Investigation 2.1. This should be completed in class; if not it is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
We are all getting very excited about Outdoor School--only a week away now. Hopefully you have turned in all forms, paid for Cispus, and are starting to label and pack things up. Now if only we could control the weather! Medication is the "biggie", so hopefully you have taken care of any of those forms, too. Let us know if you if you have any questions or concerns. 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 October 8-12th, 2018
Greetings!
Hope you had a good weekend! Now here is what we will be doing this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will read a selection from their Science textbook and will answer some questions in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will work on Investigation 1.2 in class and write answers in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will be working on an assessment (test) in class on the first chapter we have covered. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson/Chapter #2. Students will add to their Vocabulary in their Science Notebooks, read an excerpt in their textbooks, and will answer some questions in their Science Notebooks, so once more, NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will read two selections from the textbook and watch a video, so NO HOMEWORK.
Hmm, can't think of anything exciting to tell you about or remind you of, so I'll just say 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 had a good weekend! Now here is what we will be doing this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will read a selection from their Science textbook and will answer some questions in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will work on Investigation 1.2 in class and write answers in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will be working on an assessment (test) in class on the first chapter we have covered. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be introduced to Lesson/Chapter #2. Students will add to their Vocabulary in their Science Notebooks, read an excerpt in their textbooks, and will answer some questions in their Science Notebooks, so once more, NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will read two selections from the textbook and watch a video, so NO HOMEWORK.
Hmm, can't think of anything exciting to tell you about or remind you of, so I'll just say 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
Monday, October 1, 2018
6th Grade Science Plans for October 1-5, 2018
Greetings!
Ah, autumn in the Pacific Northwest! Here comes the rain! At least one day of the weekend was dry. Now here is what we will be doing this week in Science:
MONDAY--Students will work on "The Measurement Lab", so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Last day in class to work on "The Measurement Lab"; it is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Grade Check and Binder Check. Form is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will begin their "Weather and Climate Systems" unit. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will make a concept map, which is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
I'm sure you have already made plans for this Wednesday's LATE START DAY, but just in case.............
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
Ah, autumn in the Pacific Northwest! Here comes the rain! At least one day of the weekend was dry. Now here is what we will be doing this week in Science:
MONDAY--Students will work on "The Measurement Lab", so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Last day in class to work on "The Measurement Lab"; it is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Grade Check and Binder Check. Form is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will begin their "Weather and Climate Systems" unit. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will make a concept map, which is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
I'm sure you have already made plans for this Wednesday's LATE START DAY, but just in case.............
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
7th Grade Science Plans for October 1-5, 2018
Greetings!
Ah, autumn in the Pacific Northwest! Here comes the rain! At least one day of the weekend was dry. Now here is what we will be doing this week in Science:
MONDAY--Students will work on their "Variable Comic Strip" assignment. DUE WEDNESDAY.
TUESDAY--Last day in class for students to work on their "Variable Comic Strip". DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Grade Check and Binder Check. Form is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will begin their "Earth's Dynamic Systems" unit. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will do Investigation 1.1 in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
I'm sure you have already made plans for this Wednesday's LATE START DAY, but just in case.............
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
Ah, autumn in the Pacific Northwest! Here comes the rain! At least one day of the weekend was dry. Now here is what we will be doing this week in Science:
MONDAY--Students will work on their "Variable Comic Strip" assignment. DUE WEDNESDAY.
TUESDAY--Last day in class for students to work on their "Variable Comic Strip". DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Grade Check and Binder Check. Form is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will begin their "Earth's Dynamic Systems" unit. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will do Investigation 1.1 in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
I'm sure you have already made plans for this Wednesday's LATE START DAY, but just in case.............
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
Monday, September 24, 2018
Missing Work Video
Greetings!
I know I just emailed progress reports yesterday, but Mr. Palmer shared this video with our sixth grade students. (And, yes, I know I am sending this to my seventh grade parents, too. They will certainly benefit from watching this!) Even though your student may have already seen this, please sit down and WATCH IT TOGETHER. It's only about five minutes long (sorry about the last being a "commercial" for this company). It does an excellent job explaining what missing assignments do to a student's grade. It would be helpful if you discussed it after watching it, too.
https://studyskills.com/students/impact-of-a-zero/
Thanks for your support,
Michele Humble
I know I just emailed progress reports yesterday, but Mr. Palmer shared this video with our sixth grade students. (And, yes, I know I am sending this to my seventh grade parents, too. They will certainly benefit from watching this!) Even though your student may have already seen this, please sit down and WATCH IT TOGETHER. It's only about five minutes long (sorry about the last being a "commercial" for this company). It does an excellent job explaining what missing assignments do to a student's grade. It would be helpful if you discussed it after watching it, too.
https://studyskills.com/students/impact-of-a-zero/
Thanks for your support,
Michele Humble
Sunday, September 23, 2018
6th Grade Science Plans for September 24-28, 2018
Greetings!
Hope you had a terrific weekend and are now ready for another great week at TMS. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will be filling out a pre assessment called "Doing Science". It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will work on two activities: "Observations" and "Stereotypes". This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again, NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will watch a video about Cispus, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will receive direct instruction on different lab techniques, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will begin the "Measurement Lab". NO HOMEWORK.
Wednesday we are kicking off a new program called "Rachel's Challenge". There will be a community event TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the TMS gym. Hope you will be able to attend--it should be very informative.
As we draw closer to Outdoor School/Cispus (Tuesday, October 16th through Friday, October 19th) we find ourselves looking for a large trailer to haul up all of the gear. If you know of anyone who would be willing to loan us one, or if you own one yourself and would let us borrow it for that week, please contact us as soon a possible. It's just another one of those items we would be able to cross off our "To Do" list. Thanks.
Several parents/guardians have asked about extra credit. If you could please look at Slide #15 I sent in the "Sixth Grade Science" slide show, it will give you some ideas. I'm kind of swamped right now, so it would be very helpful and would save both of us some time if you could take a peek at it. Thank you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The telephone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Michele Humble
7th Grade Science Plans for September 24-28, 2018
Greetings!
Hope you had a terrific weekend and are now ready for another great week at TMS. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will be working on an assignment to identify variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will continue to work on identifying variables. This assignment is called "Variables Worksheet II". It is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will take a QUIZ on variables, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will begin their assessment (FINAL PROJECT/TEST) on identifying variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
Wednesday we are kicking off a new program called "Rachel's Challenge". There will be a community event TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the TMS gym. Hope you will be able to attend--it should be very informative.
Several parents/guardians have asked about extra credit. If you could please look at Slide #13 I sent in the "Seventh Grade Science" slide show, it will give you some ideas. I'm kind of swamped right now, so it would be very helpful and would save both of us some time if you could take a peek at it. Thank you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The telephone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Hope you had a terrific weekend and are now ready for another great week at TMS. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will be working on an assignment to identify variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will continue to work on identifying variables. This assignment is called "Variables Worksheet II". It is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will take a QUIZ on variables, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will begin their assessment (FINAL PROJECT/TEST) on identifying variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
Wednesday we are kicking off a new program called "Rachel's Challenge". There will be a community event TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the TMS gym. Hope you will be able to attend--it should be very informative.
Several parents/guardians have asked about extra credit. If you could please look at Slide #13 I sent in the "Seventh Grade Science" slide show, it will give you some ideas. I'm kind of swamped right now, so it would be very helpful and would save both of us some time if you could take a peek at it. Thank you.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The telephone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Sunday, September 16, 2018
6th Grade Science Plans for September 17th through 21st, 2018
Greetings!
Here we go with our second complete week of school! Time is flying. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer and work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This is DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will work on an "Observation Activity" and "Stereotyping Activity" which will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students use their Chromebooks to check their grades and will sign up for their online Science textbook, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will work an assignment called "Doing Science" which will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take notes on a video. These will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so there will be NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.
Hopefully you have made arrangements for Wednesday morning's "Late Start". Instead of students coming in to the building at 8:00 a.m., they will be arriving at 10:00 a.m.--two hours later than usual.
If you see that your student is missing the ""Syllabus/Lab Safety Contract", and you know you signed it, that could be because only one side was signed. Several of them came in that way. Because they are two separate documents, each one needs to be signed. (I was trying to save paper.) If your student's came in with only one side signed, I will be returning it to him/her fro the missing signature. Hopefully those will arrive on Tuesday with both sides completed. Thank you for your support on this.
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
Here we go with our second complete week of school! Time is flying. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer and work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This is DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--Students will work on an "Observation Activity" and "Stereotyping Activity" which will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students use their Chromebooks to check their grades and will sign up for their online Science textbook, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will work an assignment called "Doing Science" which will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will take notes on a video. These will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so there will be NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.
Hopefully you have made arrangements for Wednesday morning's "Late Start". Instead of students coming in to the building at 8:00 a.m., they will be arriving at 10:00 a.m.--two hours later than usual.
If you see that your student is missing the ""Syllabus/Lab Safety Contract", and you know you signed it, that could be because only one side was signed. Several of them came in that way. Because they are two separate documents, each one needs to be signed. (I was trying to save paper.) If your student's came in with only one side signed, I will be returning it to him/her fro the missing signature. Hopefully those will arrive on Tuesday with both sides completed. Thank you for your support on this.
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
7th Grade Science Plans for September 17th through 21st, 2018
Greetings!
Here we go with our second complete week of school! Time is flying. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer and work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This is DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--We will begin our mini-unit on Scientific Variables. Students will take notes and include a form in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will work on an assignment identifying the different kinds of scientific variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will work on another scientific variable worksheet. This is also HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will take a TEST ON SCIENTIFIC VARIABLES. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. We will also start a project dealing with Scientific Variables, but there will be NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.
Hopefully you have made arrangements for Wednesday morning's "Late Start". Instead of students coming in to the building at 8:00 a.m., they will be arriving at 10:00 a.m.--two hours later than usual.
If you see that your student is missing the ""Syllabus/Lab Safety Contract", and you know you signed it, that could be because only one side was signed. Several of them came in that way. Because they are two separate documents, each one needs to be signed. (I was trying to save paper.) If your student's came in with only one side signed, I will be returning it to him/her fro the missing signature. Hopefully those will arrive on Tuesday with both sides completed. Thank you for your support on this.
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
Here we go with our second complete week of school! Time is flying. Here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will elect their class treasurer and work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This is DUE TUESDAY.
TUESDAY--We will begin our mini-unit on Scientific Variables. Students will take notes and include a form in their Science Notebooks, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will work on an assignment identifying the different kinds of scientific variables. This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will work on another scientific variable worksheet. This is also HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will take a TEST ON SCIENTIFIC VARIABLES. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. We will also start a project dealing with Scientific Variables, but there will be NO HOMEWORK over the weekend.
Hopefully you have made arrangements for Wednesday morning's "Late Start". Instead of students coming in to the building at 8:00 a.m., they will be arriving at 10:00 a.m.--two hours later than usual.
If you see that your student is missing the ""Syllabus/Lab Safety Contract", and you know you signed it, that could be because only one side was signed. Several of them came in that way. Because they are two separate documents, each one needs to be signed. (I was trying to save paper.) If your student's came in with only one side signed, I will be returning it to him/her fro the missing signature. Hopefully those will arrive on Tuesday with both sides completed. Thank you for your support on this.
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
Sunday, September 9, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for September 10th through 14th, 2018
Greetings!
It looks like we all survived the first week of school--Hooray! I am Michele Humble, your student's seventh grade Science teacher. I try very hard to email a progress report of your child's progress in this class once a week. I like to include announcements for the upcoming week as well as what we will be doing in class. So here goes for this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the last of the classroom expectations, then will complete the "Classroom Scavenger Hunt" assignment. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. There will be NO HOMEWORK in class today.
TUESDAY--Students will begin setting up their Science Notebooks. This will be HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will continue to work on their Science Notebooks (DUE THURSDAY). We will also go over the syllabus for this class. The SIGNATURE SHEET will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will begin working on the "CHAMPS" poster in class. This will be a group activity that is DUE MONDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will continue to work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This will be DUE MONDAY.
Wednesday, September 12th will be "Picture Day". Your student will be receiving their order form in his/her 7th period class on Monday, September 10th. Retakes will be Monday, October 22nd.
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
It looks like we all survived the first week of school--Hooray! I am Michele Humble, your student's seventh grade Science teacher. I try very hard to email a progress report of your child's progress in this class once a week. I like to include announcements for the upcoming week as well as what we will be doing in class. So here goes for this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the last of the classroom expectations, then will complete the "Classroom Scavenger Hunt" assignment. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. There will be NO HOMEWORK in class today.
TUESDAY--Students will begin setting up their Science Notebooks. This will be HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will continue to work on their Science Notebooks (DUE THURSDAY). We will also go over the syllabus for this class. The SIGNATURE SHEET will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will begin working on the "CHAMPS" poster in class. This will be a group activity that is DUE MONDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will continue to work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This will be DUE MONDAY.
Wednesday, September 12th will be "Picture Day". Your student will be receiving their order form in his/her 7th period class on Monday, September 10th. Retakes will be Monday, October 22nd.
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
6th Grade Science Plans for September 10th through 14th, 2018
Greetings!
It looks like we all survived the first week of school--Hooray! I am Michele Humble, your student's sixth grade Science teacher. I try very hard to email a progress report of your child's progress in this class once a week. I like to include announcements for the upcoming week as well as what we will be doing in class. So here goes for this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the last of the classroom expectations, then will complete the "Classroom Scavenger Hunt" assignment. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. There will be NO HOMEWORK in class today.
TUESDAY--Students will begin setting up their Science Notebooks. This will be HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will continue to work on their Science Notebooks (DUE THURSDAY). We will also go over the syllabus for this class. The SIGNATURE SHEET will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will begin working on the "CHAMPS" poster in class. This will be a group activity that is DUE MONDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will continue to work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This will be DUE MONDAY.
There will be a PARENT MEETING on OUTDOOR SCHOOL (Cispus) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons here at Tenino Middle School. We will be sharing important information, so hopefully you will be able to attend.
Wednesday, September 12th will be "Picture Day". Your student will be receiving their order form in his/her 7th period class on Monday, September 10th. Retakes will be Monday, October 22nd.
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
It looks like we all survived the first week of school--Hooray! I am Michele Humble, your student's sixth grade Science teacher. I try very hard to email a progress report of your child's progress in this class once a week. I like to include announcements for the upcoming week as well as what we will be doing in class. So here goes for this upcoming week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the last of the classroom expectations, then will complete the "Classroom Scavenger Hunt" assignment. It will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. There will be NO HOMEWORK in class today.
TUESDAY--Students will begin setting up their Science Notebooks. This will be HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY--Students will continue to work on their Science Notebooks (DUE THURSDAY). We will also go over the syllabus for this class. The SIGNATURE SHEET will be DUE FRIDAY.
THURSDAY--Students will begin working on the "CHAMPS" poster in class. This will be a group activity that is DUE MONDAY.
FRIDAY--Students will continue to work on their "CHAMPS" poster. This will be DUE MONDAY.
There will be a PARENT MEETING on OUTDOOR SCHOOL (Cispus) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons here at Tenino Middle School. We will be sharing important information, so hopefully you will be able to attend.
Wednesday, September 12th will be "Picture Day". Your student will be receiving their order form in his/her 7th period class on Monday, September 10th. Retakes will be Monday, October 22nd.
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
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
7th Grade Science Notebooks!
Yikes! I forgot something important! I will be grading the Science Notebooks this weekend--they are due on Friday, June 15th. They will be worth 100 points, so that could impact your student's grade big time. There should be eleven separate items in them--I will attach the list to the Message Center.
Sorry,
Michele Humble
Sorry,
Michele Humble
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for June 11th through 15th, 2018
Greetings!
Hooray! I am all caught up on my grading! There is nothing in the "Hand In Basket" for me to enter into Skyward, so the grades you see in this progress report are absolutely accurate. I still need to enter the "Extra Credit" work I have received, but that can only help a grade go up; it cannot go down due to extra credit. It is getting very close to "What You See Is What You Get" grade-wise.
Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY--Students will do research on our solar system. This packet is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on missing assignments, or if they have none, I have a special project for them. All work is DUE FRIDAY.
Also, as the end of the quarter nears, you need to know that the LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, and/or EXTRA CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 15.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The best email to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Hooray! I am all caught up on my grading! There is nothing in the "Hand In Basket" for me to enter into Skyward, so the grades you see in this progress report are absolutely accurate. I still need to enter the "Extra Credit" work I have received, but that can only help a grade go up; it cannot go down due to extra credit. It is getting very close to "What You See Is What You Get" grade-wise.
Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY--Students will do research on our solar system. This packet is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on missing assignments, or if they have none, I have a special project for them. All work is DUE FRIDAY.
Also, as the end of the quarter nears, you need to know that the LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, and/or EXTRA CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 15.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The best email to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
6th Grade Science Plans for June 11th through 15th, 2018
Greetings!
Hooray! I am all caught up on my grading! There is nothing in the "Hand In Basket" for me to enter into Skyward, so the grades you see in this progress report are absolutely accurate. I still need to enter the "Extra Credit" work I have received, but that can only help a grade go up; it cannot go down due to extra credit. It is getting very close to "What You See Is What You Get" grade-wise.
Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY--Students participate in Investigation 5.1 and TURN IN THE WORKSHEET AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. So there should be no homework.
TUESDAY--Students go over the "Air Current Quiz" they took on Friday, add information on it to their Science Notebooks, and watch a video on severe weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, & thunderstorms), so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will read an article on severe weather and will do a worksheet on it. This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on a project on clouds. This will be DUE ON MONDAY.
I was very disappointed in the scores on the "Air Current Quiz" that was taken last Friday. I will allow students to retake this quiz AT LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY, or AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.
Also, as the end of the quarter nears, you need to know that the LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, and/or EXTRA CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 15.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The best email to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Hooray! I am all caught up on my grading! There is nothing in the "Hand In Basket" for me to enter into Skyward, so the grades you see in this progress report are absolutely accurate. I still need to enter the "Extra Credit" work I have received, but that can only help a grade go up; it cannot go down due to extra credit. It is getting very close to "What You See Is What You Get" grade-wise.
Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY--Students participate in Investigation 5.1 and TURN IN THE WORKSHEET AT THE END OF THE PERIOD. So there should be no homework.
TUESDAY--Students go over the "Air Current Quiz" they took on Friday, add information on it to their Science Notebooks, and watch a video on severe weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, & thunderstorms), so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will read an article on severe weather and will do a worksheet on it. This is HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will work on a project on clouds. This will be DUE ON MONDAY.
I was very disappointed in the scores on the "Air Current Quiz" that was taken last Friday. I will allow students to retake this quiz AT LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY, or AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.
Also, as the end of the quarter nears, you need to know that the LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK, MISSING ASSIGNMENTS, and/or EXTRA CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 15.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me. The best email to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
6th Grade Plans for June 4th through 8th, 2018
Greetings!
Sorry I'm late this week--between testing the 8th Graders on the State Science test and fighting one heck of a cold (Who gets a cold at THIS time of year?), I'm behind. My sincere apologies!
Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the background for tomorrow's lab. NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will work on the lab for Investigation 4.1. The worksheet that goes with it is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will watch a video on the Wind, then will read an article about it, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be taking notes on an article about the wind. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will be taking a QUIZ on the lab they did on Tuesday and the notes they took yesterday (Thursday), so NO HOMEWORK.
Now that the State Testing has come to an end, our most sincere thanks for your support. The "early returns" we have received have been really good--and we know this didn't just happen. Thank you for doing your part to make our students successful.
As this term winds down, some students have "gone on vacation early" by not turning in their work, so some grades are sagging. Bad timing--you don't relax at the end of the race, you pour it on. We do have SATURDAY SCHOOL this weekend (June 9th) from 8:00 a.m. to noon. If you see that your student is failing Science, you can expect a phone call or email from me--or you can take the initiative and call the Office (360-264-3600) and request that your student attend. Thank you for your support on this.
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
Sorry I'm late this week--between testing the 8th Graders on the State Science test and fighting one heck of a cold (Who gets a cold at THIS time of year?), I'm behind. My sincere apologies!
Now here is what we will be doing this week:
MONDAY--Students will go over the background for tomorrow's lab. NO HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY--Students will work on the lab for Investigation 4.1. The worksheet that goes with it is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students will watch a video on the Wind, then will read an article about it, so NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY--Students will be taking notes on an article about the wind. This will be DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will be taking a QUIZ on the lab they did on Tuesday and the notes they took yesterday (Thursday), so NO HOMEWORK.
Now that the State Testing has come to an end, our most sincere thanks for your support. The "early returns" we have received have been really good--and we know this didn't just happen. Thank you for doing your part to make our students successful.
As this term winds down, some students have "gone on vacation early" by not turning in their work, so some grades are sagging. Bad timing--you don't relax at the end of the race, you pour it on. We do have SATURDAY SCHOOL this weekend (June 9th) from 8:00 a.m. to noon. If you see that your student is failing Science, you can expect a phone call or email from me--or you can take the initiative and call the Office (360-264-3600) and request that your student attend. Thank you for your support on this.
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
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
7th Grade Science Plans for May 28th through June 1st, 2018
Greetings!
Hope you had a terrific three day weekend! We even had wonderful weather--how often does that happen? Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY--Memorial Day--No School
TUESDAY--Students carry out Investigation 3.2 and record observations in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students pair up in "Sharing Circles" to share their information from yesterday. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY-- Students will be introduced to Lesson #4 and will record answers in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will watch a video on Seasons and will complete worksheets that go with it.
This should be COMPLETED IN CLASS, if not it will be HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
Students are continuing on their SBA Testing in Math this week. Please make sure they get a good night's sleep the night before testing and eat well before coming to school on test days. The results are really paying off--from the results we've seen so far, our students are doing well.
I will be gone Friday afternoon--family graduation in Oregon--so there will be a substitute in my place. Things should go smoothly as I have left detailed lesson plans.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
Hope you had a terrific three day weekend! We even had wonderful weather--how often does that happen? Now here is what we are doing this week:
MONDAY--Memorial Day--No School
TUESDAY--Students carry out Investigation 3.2 and record observations in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY--Students pair up in "Sharing Circles" to share their information from yesterday. NO HOMEWORK.
THURSDAY-- Students will be introduced to Lesson #4 and will record answers in their Science Notebooks. NO HOMEWORK.
FRIDAY--Students will watch a video on Seasons and will complete worksheets that go with it.
This should be COMPLETED IN CLASS, if not it will be HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY.
Students are continuing on their SBA Testing in Math this week. Please make sure they get a good night's sleep the night before testing and eat well before coming to school on test days. The results are really paying off--from the results we've seen so far, our students are doing well.
I will be gone Friday afternoon--family graduation in Oregon--so there will be a substitute in my place. Things should go smoothly as I have left detailed lesson plans.
If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us and the phone number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.
Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble
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