Classwork 5/31

Math: SMJ 315-318
SL 12.3
*Students will hand in SMJ 318 with SL 12.3

LA: Expert paper final drafts & visual aids due
Spelling test tomorrow

Religion: Terms packet completed through chapter 19

**Fall sports registration is due tomorrow.  If interested, please contact Mr. Solsten.**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/30

Math: SMJ 312-314
SL 12.2

LA: Final Draft of Expert paper due tomorrow
*I will help students make revisions where necessary.  The papers that are ready will be presented tomorrow.  The rest will be presented on Friday

Thanks, hopefully see you at the band concert tonight!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/24

Math: Max boxes have been scored
No homework

LA: Write and word process four Expert body paragraphs

SS: States and Capitals test tomorrow- study up!

Eight days of school left, and as I'm trying to keep focus up and behavior in check I feel like this:

HOLD!  HOOOOLD!!!

We've got to hold things together for 8 more days- I'm seeing a few students that seem to think it's already the summer, but we still have much to accomplish this year, and we will accomplish it.  Let's keep our game faces on until we reach the finish!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/22

Math: SMJ 304-307
SL 11.6
We will correct Math Boxes on Thursday, and have a quiz for Unit 11 on Monday

LA: Finalize topic sentences
*Get parent signature

SS: West region quiz Thursday- students can use their region grid on the quiz
*50 states and capitals test Friday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/21

Math: SMJ 298-302
SL 11.5
*SL 11.4 is NOT assigned

LA: Continue to gather Expert Resources
*Ranked questions are due tomorrow
We will start drafting introductions and topic sentences tomorrow

Religion: Intro 7th Commandment

SS: West Region exploration

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/18

Math: SMJ 293-296
SL 11.3

LA: Spelling test are in Powerschool
*Students are asked to start gathering resources for their expert projects.  These resources can be books, magazines, internet articles, organizations, anecdotals, etc. . .
 We'll start formulating topic sentences and organize our research next week

Thanks, have a nice weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/17

Math: SMJ 289-292
SL 11.2

LA: PB 237-240; 251
Spelling test tomorrow!
*Students may start gathering expert materials*

**Last day of V.E.A.P. tomorrow- we still need non-perishable food and hygiene items!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/14

Math: Unit 10 test tomorrow

LA: Parents- please look over expert topic choices with your student.  A signature is needed on the topic sheet.

16 days left . . . let's make the most of them!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/11

Math: +/- Packet
*Math box correction/review on Monday*
Test Tuesday!

LA: Spelling and Skills are in Powerschool

V.E.A.P. - Food drive!  Please bring in non-perishable food items, as well as items such as toothpaste, laundry soap, diapers, baby wipes . . . your donations during this non-holiday lag period are greatly appreciated!

Happy Mother's Day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/10

Math: SMJ 283-285
SL 10.6
*Math Box Correction Monday*
**Unit 10 Test Tuesday**

LA: PB 231-234

Spanish: Verbos Flashcards

**Spirit shop tomorrow!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/9

Math: SMJ 281-282
SL 10.5
*Our test will be next Monday or Tuesday.  This is a very short unit.  We will start +/- numbers tomorrow, which is a difficult concept.  Please watch this Khan Academy video to prepare:  http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/negative-numbers/v/adding-subtracting-negative-numbers

LA: PB 228-230

SS: Climates of the US

Spanish: Games/Flashcards
*Students had over 20 minutes in class to work on these, so they should be completed/nearly completed.  STUDY THEM!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/8

Math: 278-280
SL 10.3 & 10.4

LA: PB 225-227
Handwriting Pgs. 72-75

SS: TFK - Animal Friendships

Science tests are in Powerschool

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/7

Math: SMJ 275; 277
SL 10.1 & 10.2

LA: PB 222-224; 186
Spelling words have been sent home (hopefully, assuming your student took them out of their mailbox)

Science: Unit 1 Life Science test tomorrow

Spanish: Tarea 195 signed by parent
Check out Senora's daughter's blog- there was an accompanying worksheet

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/4

Math: Unit 9 test

No homework

LA: Spelling and Skills tests are in Powerschool

No homework

Science: Unit One Life Science test TUESDAY, May 8th.  We will have a review session Monday.

Spanish: Senora instructed the students to check out her daughter's travel blog for homework.  I have the sheets here that the students need to complete that assignment.  Lo siento.  I will make sure they get them Monday.

Field trip forms are due by Wednesday, May 9th, for our Art Masterpiece (Adventure?) tour.  $4.

Week Reflection:

Taylor brought me cookies today.  Taylor is getting straight A's.  Coincidence?

I saw some great inclusivity during recess in my class.  Brendan was spotted asking students if they wanted to join the basketball game.  This class has an overall friendliness that I really enjoy.

Megan, don't forget the flower for Monday morning's May Crowning ceremony.

After two weeks of adverb practice, some students are really starting to figure it out.  Don't forget to refresh your memory often: GET YOUR ADVERBS HERE!

22 days of school left . . . these are the days I remember best from each class, so let's make them the best days yet!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/3

Math: Math boxes have been checked

Unit 9 Study Guides are due tomorrow

Unit 9 test tomorrow

LA: PB 216-218

Special thanks to Mr. Willard for giving us a very interesting talk on electricity today.  I learned a lot, and I'm sure the students did too!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/2

Math: Unit 9 Study Guide
*Math boxes will be checked tomorrow!*
Test Friday

LA: PB 213-215; Wilderness Safety poster

Science: Study Guides for the test have been corrected.  The life science unit test will be next Tuesday.

Mr. Schmidt