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

7th Grade Science Plans for April 29th-May 3rd, 2019

Greetings!

Well, I am caught up with my sixth graders' assignments, but I am NOT completely caught up on my seventh graders' work.  SIGH!!!  But I wanted to send you what I do have done.  I hope to get caught up by the end of this week, so please be patience with me.  Thank you.

Now on with this week's plans:

MONDAY--Students will work on Investigation 1.3.  The worksheet is DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will complete Investigation 1.4 in class, then turn in the worksheet AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, so again NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--LATE START DAY--Students will get back several assignments and will record these on their "Assignment Log".  NO HOMEWORK.

THURSDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks and will learn how to carry out the water tests.  NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will carry out their water testing, 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

7th Grade Science Plans for April 22-26, 2019

Greetings!

Sorry this is a bit late, but I'm at least caught up on grading all of the fourth quarter assignments that have come in, and I wanted to be accurate.  So here is what we're doing this week:

MONDAY--Students will watch a video on ecology in class, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will complete the video, so again, NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks.  Also, the INVESTIGATION 9.1 PROCEDURE IS HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY.

THURSDAY--Students will set up their "Ponds" in class, so NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will add the organisms to their "Ponds", so once again NO HOMEWORK.

I realize there are no new fourth quarter grades posted here, except the "Extra Credit Point", but I wanted you to know what we're doing in class this week.  Thanks for understanding.

Just a reminder that we have started out Spring Fundraiser, the "Fund Run".  Please help your student get pledges for this.  They can be a flat amount or per lap.  Any student who raises at lease $25 will receive a t-shirt.  We will be going out to the track on Friday, May 3rd in the afternoon to complete this activity.  I am sure the Office will be looking for volunteers, so if you are interested, please contact them (360-264-3600).  Thank you.

If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me.  The phone number for 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 April 22-26, 2019

Greetings!

Sorry this is a bit late, but I'm at least caught up on grading all of the fourth quarter assignments that have come in, and I wanted to be accurate.  So here is what we're doing this week:

MONDAY--Students will participate in the "Practical Lab Test Final".  This will be worth 50 points and will be completed in class, so NO HOMEWORK.

TUESDAY--Students will take the written test for our Microscope Unit.  It is worth 80 points.  This will also be done in class, so again, NO HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY--Students will complete their "Final Microscope Drawing" in class.  This will be worth 100 points.  NO HOMEWORK.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY--Students will begin the "Structure and Function" Unit by adding diagrams to their Science Notebooks.  Although students will have two days to work on this in class, if it is not completed there, it will BE HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY.

As we finish up our Microscope Unit, students who have missed any of the labs will be asked to stay after school (until at least 4:00 p.m.) or arrive early in the morning (7:30 a.m.) to complete them.  These are lab activities and the microscopes are necessary to complete them; it is not possible for your student to take one home.  As you look over your student's progress report, and any of the Microscope lessons are missing, please make arrangements for your child to make these up before or after school.  Thank you for your support on this matter.

Just a reminder that we have started out Spring Fundraiser, the "Fund Run".  Please help your student get pledges for this.  They can be a flat amount or per lap.  Any student who raises at lease $25 will receive a t-shirt.  We will be going out to the track on Friday, May 3rd in the afternoon to complete this activity.  I am sure the Office will be looking for volunteers, so if you are interested, please contact them (360-264-3600).  Thank you.

If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact me.  The phone number for 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

Third Quarter Grades

Greetings!

This is NOT my "weekly report of what we will be doing next week!  I finally finished grading all of the Science Notebooks, and wanted you to see what your student's 3rd quarter grade is.  Please remember this is what he/she earned for the FIRST HALF of the second semester.  Better progress during the SECOND HALF of this semester will result in a higher grade for the semester grade.

Sorry this is late--grading 134 Science Notebooks takes longer than one would think.

Hopefully your student, and possibly you will be able to attend the "Earth Day" clean up at the Tenino City Park tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th.  It will run from 10:00 a.m. (sign in at the Quarry House) until approximately 12:30 p.m.  We will have a tree planting ceremony followed by lunch.  All those participating will receive a t-shirt.  We are competing for a $500 first prize; the school with the most participants will win.  We get to COUNT PARENTS/GUARDIANS, too--so if you come by and help out you could help us, too!  Please consider it--this is a wonderful way to give back to our community.  And besides, the weather forecast is even in our favor!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Michele Humble