Newsletter: Guest Lecturer and Memorial Day

Important

Final state testing in math will conclude this week. Please help your student show up well rested with a nutritious breakfast.

Upcoming Dates

§  Memorial Day will be May 26th.

§  May 27th is a make-up snow day and there will be no school.

§  May 30th is Memorial Day and there will be no school.

§  June 7th is graduation starting at 6pm.

§  June 8th is a minimum day.

§  June 9th is Lake Day at Lake Francis.

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In ELA, students will be focused on their chosen Genius Time projects.

In science, we are still exploring our universe.  

In social studies, we will continue on with the Rennaissance, Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment.

Updates and Info

Students welcomed guest lecturer and local astronomer Alan Stahler with great questions! We have been finishing up and listening to Genius Time presentations.

Please consider joining us this Memorial Day as we lead an observance for veterans and participate in a flag folding ceremony with members of the American Legion Post 130.

Newsletter: Math Testing and Graduation

Important

Progress Reports were sent home. Please sign student planners to confirm having received the report.

State math testing kicks off this week. Please help your student show up well rested with a nutritious breakfast.

Upcoming Dates

§  Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

§  Memorial Day will be May 26th.

§  May 27th is a make-up snow day and there will be no school.

§  May 30th is Memorial Day and there will be no school.

§  June 7th is graduation starting at 6pm.

§  June 8th is a minimum day.

§  June 9th is Lake Day

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In ELA, students will be focused on their chosen Genius Time projects.

In science, we are welcoming local astronomer Alan Stahler into the classroom for some exciting astronomy discussion.  

In social studies, we will continue on with the Rennaissance, Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment.

Updates and Info

Students had some mind bending discussions regarding the size of the earth relative to the solar system. We learned about how silver from South America transformed the world's economy during the Rennaissance. Students have been  focused on Genius Time research. We had a productive conversation with Ghidotti counselors.

6th and 7th grade families, it is tradition for the younger students to bring a finger food for 8th grade graduation. Please indicate what type of food you will send with your student June 7th. It can be brought to the school or graduation at 6 pm. The dance will be held from 7-9pm. Thank you in advance for supporting graduation!

Newsletter: Memorial Day Invitation

Important

Our annual Memorial Day event at the cemetary will be held May 26th. We will meet at 10:15 at the flag pole and walk to the cemetary. Veterans from American Legion Post 130 will be joining us and we invite you to as well.

Upcoming Dates

§  May 11th is a minimum  day with Awards Assembly.

§  May 12th at 10:15, Ghidotti counselors will be visiting.

§  Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

§  Memorial Day will be May 26th.

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In ELA, students will be focused on their chosen Genius Time projects.

In science, we will be finishing up the year with the planetary and astrological sciences. 

In social studies, we will continue on with the Rennaissance!

Updates and Info

Students completed state testing in ELA, They brought a great amount of focus to the tasks they were presented. We also started learning about the Renaissance and took our final assessment on metamorphic rock, mountains, and the rock cycle.

It's been very exciting to see the topics students to choose to study for their Genius Time projects.

Newsletter: State Testing and Genius Time

Important

This week, the students will be taking the ELA state test. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to be prepared to bring their best brain energy!

Thank you to all of you who came to Show It Off Day. For those who couldn't make it, students took home their masks and allusion poems to share with you.

Upcoming Dates

§  6th-8th ELA tests May 2nd-5th.

§  May 11th is a minimum  day with Awards Assembly.

§  May 12th at 10:15, Ghidotti counselors will be visiting.

§  Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

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In ELA, students will be focused on testing.

In science, we will take an assessment on metamorphic rocks and the rock cycle.

In social studies, we will dive into the Rennaissance!

Updates and Info

Students performed concrete poems and monologues, and I was very impressed with the creativity they included. We made a model for metamorphic rock with M&M's and celebrated their hard work with a dojo party.

We begin Genius Time this week! Ask your students what that means!

Newsletter: Show It Off!

Important

I look forward to seeing you April 29th at 1:45 for our Show It Off  day. Students will begin with a drum performance and then show off all their projects and essays from the year.

This Wednesday, 8th graders will be taking the state test for Science.

Upcoming Dates

§  April 29th is Show It Off Day beginning at 1:45pm.

§  May 11th is a minimum  day with Awards Assembly.

§  8th graders Science test April 27th.

§  6th-8th ELA tests May 2nd-5th.

§  6th-8th Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

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In ELA, students will finish writing a narrative of their own adversity and present it to the class.

In science, we will finish up metamorphic rock and the rock cycle.

In social studies, we will dive into the Rennaissance!

Updates and Info

Students brought so much creativity and thoughtfulness to their modern day adversity poems and monologues. We explored metamorphic rock and completed our social studies presentations and assessment on Meso-American civilizations.

Students discussed sugar content in drinks and advertising strategies during a presentation from a community nutrition expert entitled "Rethink your Drink." All the learning ended with a recipe and taste test of a delicious, healthy smoothie!

Newsletter: Social Skills and Volunteer Request

Important

I've encouraged students to come talk to me and share social issues they notice at school. I've been able to help mediate many conflicts, but this can only happen with student participation. I have an Anonymous mailbox, and I respect confidentiality. I also encourage family members to shoot me an email or give a call if they have any concerns. This is a critical time period in your student's development as they learn how to navigate relationships with their peers successfully. I look forward to helping!

        

I also shared with students that tattling is to get someone in trouble and reporting is about keeping someone safe. Safety is paramount to our school atmosphere and it's important students take resposibility for reporting when necessary.

Upcoming Dates

§  April 22nd is a make-up snow day - no school.

§  April 29th is Show It Off Day beginning at 1:45pm.

§  8th graders Science test April 27th.

§  6th-8th ELA tests May 2nd-5th.

§  6th-8th Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

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In ELA, students will finish writing a narrative of their own adversity and prepare to present it to the class.

In science, we will be looking at metamorphic rock.

In social studies, the final Meso-America presentations will be completed and students will be assessed on their learning.

Updates and Info

Students outlined and and began drafting their modern day adversity poems and monologues. We studied model monologues and poems for sequence, content, and context. Students presented their social studies Prezis! We spent time on Friday perfecting our drumming for the Show it Off Day performance.

Students received their coupons to purchase books from Scholastic on Wednesday. Orders are due tomorrow.

I'm looking for volunteers to help with graduation set up and clean up. If you are willing to help with set-up June 6th and June 7th or clean up June 9th or 10th, please let me know.

Newsletter: State Testing Dates

Important

I've scheduled testing days for the upcoming state tests. Please try to avoid scheduling doctor's appointments or travel days during these time frames. Of course, if students are ill or there is an urgent appointment, make-up testing will be available.

We encourage students to prepare for testing days by showing up well-rested having eated a nutritional breakfast.

8th graders will take the Science test April 27th.

6th-8th will take English Language Arts tests May 2nd-5th.

6th-8th will take Math tests May 18th, 19th, 23rd and 24th.

Upcoming Dates

§  April 13th is a minimum day with Awards Assembly in the morning. School releases at 12:45.

§  April 22nd is a make-up snow day - no school.

§  April 29th is Show It Off Day beginning at 1:45pm.

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In ELA, students will begin writing a narrative of their own adversity - they will each choose between writing a monologue or concrete poem.

In science, we will be looking at metamorphic rock.

In social studies, each expert groups will present on their assigned civilizations of Mesoamerica.

Updates and Info

Students compared and contrasted different genres expressing similar themes including concrete poetry, songs, letters, and news articles. We completed Prezi social studies project and began practicing our presentation skills. In science we learned about types of mountain formations. Drumming on Friday afternoons has been great!

The trimester ends the 26th and I will be collecting service learning forms on February 19th. Please check in with your student about how he or she plans to fulfill this requirement.

The visit from Downieville Highschool was very informative. It's been great to watch students engage in discussion regarding their future academic plans.