Monday, June 17, 2019

6th Grade Science for June 17th, 2019

Greetings!

Well, it appears the school year has come to an end, and a good one it has been, too.  It has been a pleasure to work with your student this year--I have enjoyed these kids immensely.  Mrs. Harris or Mrs. Schall is in for a real treat next year when she has them as seventh graders.

Now I am NOT going to say "What you see is what you get" because I will be in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) to grade those 100 point Science Notebooks, so that could swing your student's grade quite a bit up or down.  I was a bit disappointed that several assignments (Frog Dissection Worksheet,  Mint Green Science Starter, Body Systems Research Worksheet, etc.) were not turned in.  IF you want your student to come in tomorrow and work on missing work, I will be in my classroom from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This will NOT be playtime for him/her--I have my own work to get done (above mentioned Science Notebooks and report cards to be completed).  That means the student will need to be self sufficient--finding missing work and getting it done.  Also, transportation will need to be arranged.  I just thought I would make one last offer in case you would like to boost your student's grade and/or perhaps send a message that one needs to take his/her grades seriously.  I believe grades must be posted by noon on Wednesday, June 19th, and I will be in my classroom that morning as well.  If you would like to contact me prior to bringing your student in, the number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.

Thank you again for a wonderful year,
Michele M. Humble

7th Grade Science for June 17th, 2019

Greetings!

Well, it appears the school year has come to an end, and a good one it has been, too.  It has been a pleasure to work with your student this year--I have enjoyed these kids even more this year than last.  Mrs. Harris is in for a real treat next year when she has them as eighth graders.

Now I am NOT going to say "What you see is what you get" because I will be in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) to grade those 100 point Science Notebooks, so that could swing your student's grade quite a bit up or down.  I was a bit disappointed that several assignments (Animal Research WS, Mint Green Science Starter, Inv. 6.1 Worksheet, etc.) were not turned in.  IF you want your student to come in tomorrow and work on missing work, I will be in my classroom from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This will NOT be playtime for him/her--I have my own work to get done (above mentioned Science Notebooks and report cards to be completed).  That means the student will need to be self sufficient--finding missing work and getting it done.  Also, transportation will need to be arranged.  I just thought I would make one last offer in case you would like to boost your student's grade and/or perhaps send a message that one needs to take his/her grades seriously.  I believe grades must be posted by noon on Wednesday, June 19th, and I will be in my classroom that morning as well.  If you would like to contact me prior to bringing your student in, the number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644.

Thank you again for a wonderful year,
Michele M. Humble

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

6th Grade Science Plans for June 3rd - 7th, 2019

Greetings!

Boy, it's exciting around here!  So this is what is planned for this week:

MONDAY & TUESDAY--Students will work in groups on creating their "Body Systems Slide Shows"; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY--Students will present their slide shows.  NO HOMEWORK.

THURSDAY--Students will cover information on their upcoming frog dissections.  NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will begin their frog dissections, so NO HOMEWORK.

As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report:  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.  The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus 105 points on their "Body System Slide Show" & presentation, another 100 points for their frog dissection & its accompanying worksheets, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down.  So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.

Next Tuesday, June 11th (8th graders), and Wednesday, June 12th, (7th graders) will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity.   Although you may not have a 7th or 8th grader, we are still looking for some parent helpers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us either day (June 11th with the 8th graders, June 12th with the 7th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.  The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us

Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble

7th Grade Science Plans for June 3rd - 7th, 2019

Greetings!

Boy, it's exciting around here!  So this is what is planned for this week:

MONDAY--Students will watch a video on the Nitrogen and Carbon Cycles.  There is an accompanying worksheet; this is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.

TUESDAY--Students will complete the Nitrogen & Carbon Cycles worksheet and will add Nitrogen & Carbon Cycle diagrams to their Science Notebooks.  This is HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY--Students will take notes in their Science Notebooks.  NO HOMEWORK.

THURSDAY--Students will cover information in the textbook and will begin a lab.  NO HOMEWORK.

FRIDAY--Students will take measurements on the classroom "ponds", so NO HOMEWORK.

As I told the students today when I handed out a printed progress report:  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH IS THE LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.  The grade in this Science class can still change--we have 100 points coming up on all SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, plus the "Animal Research Poster" & accompanying paperwork, another lab and the lab day, and more, so there's a definite possibility a student's grade could move up or down.  So please encourage your student to working to the end--this could make a big difference.

Next WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th, our 7th graders will be going to the refuge near the Tenino City Park for a water testing activity.  PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE GOING HOME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH.  Please be sure to fill it out and return it by FRIDAY, JUNE 7th.  Also, we are still looking for some volunteers, so if you already have your volunteer paperwork turned in, and could accompany us that day (or even June 11th with the 8th graders), it would be greatly appreciated.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.  The number in my classroom is (360) 264-3644 and the best email address to reach me at is humblem@tenino.k12.wa.us

Have a wonderful week,
Michele Humble