Happy Halloween!
Be safe and have fun :)
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 26-27 if you didn't finish in class - due Monday, 11/3/14
3. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thursday, 10/30/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 6th grade R&Es for October and any missing/late work.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 24-25
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We completed the Reading Notes for section 4.5 and 4.6 (ISN 26-27)
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 26-27 if you didn't finish in class - due Monday, 11/3/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 6th grade R&Es for October and any missing/late work.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 24-25
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We completed the Reading Notes for section 4.5 and 4.6 (ISN 26-27)
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 26-27 if you didn't finish in class - due Monday, 11/3/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday, 10/29/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 6th grade R&Es for October and any missing/late work.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Any missing/late work.
2. In class: We used today's class period as our opportunity to have the 6th graders present their R&Es to the 5th graders. It went very well!
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 24-25 if you didn't finish in class - due TOMORROW, 10/30/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 6th grade R&Es for October and any missing/late work.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Any missing/late work.
2. In class: We used today's class period as our opportunity to have the 6th graders present their R&Es to the 5th graders. It went very well!
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 24-25 if you didn't finish in class - due TOMORROW, 10/30/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, 10/28/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling Packet #1
2. In class: Spelling Test #1, Media Center checkout
3. Homework:
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due TOMORROW, 10/29/14
-Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due TOMORROW, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch 4 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We completed the Reading Notes for section 4.3 and 4.4 (ISN 24-25)
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 24-25 if you didn't finish in class - due THURSDAY, 10/30/14
-Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due TOMORROW, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling Packet #1
2. In class: Spelling Test #1, Media Center checkout
3. Homework:
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due TOMORROW, 10/29/14
-Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due TOMORROW, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch 4 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We completed the Reading Notes for section 4.3 and 4.4 (ISN 24-25)
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 24-25 if you didn't finish in class - due THURSDAY, 10/30/14
-Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due TOMORROW, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, 10/27/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began Chapter 4. We completed the Preview activity (ISN page 23) and began reading the chapter
3. Homework:
Key Content Terms Chapter 4 due TOMORROW, 10/28/14
Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began Chapter 4. We completed the Preview activity (ISN page 23) and began reading the chapter
3. Homework:
Key Content Terms Chapter 4 due TOMORROW, 10/28/14
Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday, 10/24/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we began our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: The Chapter 3 Test was finished in class yesterday. We got to look at our results and then handed them back to Ms. Leach for safe keeping.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we began our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: The Chapter 3 Test was finished in class yesterday. We got to look at our results and then handed them back to Ms. Leach for safe keeping.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, 10/23/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online)
2. In class: Today was the Chapter 3 Test.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online)
2. In class: Today was the Chapter 3 Test.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Wednesday, 10/22/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Today is the big "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser! All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22).
2. In class: Today we checked in all our our Chapter 3 work and finished our video about the Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due TOMORROW, 10/23/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be TOMORROW, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Today is the big "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser! All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22).
2. In class: Today we checked in all our our Chapter 3 work and finished our video about the Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due TOMORROW, 10/23/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be TOMORROW, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, 10/21/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Tomorrow, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We finished our Comic Books, worked on Ch. 3 Processing, and watched a video about The Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Tomorrow, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We finished our Comic Books, worked on Ch. 3 Processing, and watched a video about The Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, 10/20/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. This Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: No Additional Homework
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. This Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: No Additional Homework
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday, 10/17/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes completed the beginning of the year Criterion Writing Sample.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes completed the beginning of the year Criterion Writing Sample.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, 10/16/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to explore the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next. 5th graders also had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Truesdell in the Media Center to learn about this year's Battle of the Books!
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked on and completed in class the Reading Notes for Chapter 3(ISN p. 18-20).
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to explore the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next. 5th graders also had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Truesdell in the Media Center to learn about this year's Battle of the Books!
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked on and completed in class the Reading Notes for Chapter 3(ISN p. 18-20).
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, 10/15/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, the 6th graders had their final work day for Narrative. 5th graders were introduced to the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we began Chapter 3. We completed the preview (ISN p. 17). We also began working on the Key Content terms for this chapter.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms due tomorrow, Thursday, 10/16.
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, the 6th graders had their final work day for Narrative. 5th graders were introduced to the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we began Chapter 3. We completed the preview (ISN p. 17). We also began working on the Key Content terms for this chapter.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms due tomorrow, Thursday, 10/16.
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, 10/14/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
A Special Edition long-sleeve event shirt is being sold as well. Order forms for these will be due to the main office by October 15.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our work on Personal Narrative with peer revisions, conferencing, editing, and typing. For all 5th graders, and half of the 6th graders, today was the final in class work day for these.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We finished the Chapter 1 Test today AS A CLASS. We continued to focus on test-taking skills.
3. Homework: None
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Monday, 10/13/14
CHOICE HOUR FORMS WERE DUE TODAY
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our work on Personal Narrative with peer revisions, conferencing, and editing.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Note: We will have one last in-class work day for Personal Narratives this week. Remaining work will be homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began the Chapter 1 Test today AS A CLASS. We will continue to work through this tomorrow while also focusing on test-taking skills.
3. Homework: None
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our work on Personal Narrative with peer revisions, conferencing, and editing.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Note: We will have one last in-class work day for Personal Narratives this week. Remaining work will be homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began the Chapter 1 Test today AS A CLASS. We will continue to work through this tomorrow while also focusing on test-taking skills.
3. Homework: None
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Friday, October 10, 2014
Friday, 10/10/14
CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we went to the Creative Station to type our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will be peer revising, conferencing, and editing on Monday, so be sure to bring your TYPED draft on Monday.
5. Homework: TYPED and PRINTED Rough Draft due Monday.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We wrapped up our cave activity from earlier this week and completed the Processing page of our ISNs together. (pg 10)
3. Homework: Please note, we will be taking the Chapter 1 Test on Monday AS A CLASS. Ms. Leach will be walking us through the test and answering the questions with us. It will be a good exercise in test-taking skills to prepare us for future tests. There will NOT be an individual test for this chapter. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we went to the Creative Station to type our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will be peer revising, conferencing, and editing on Monday, so be sure to bring your TYPED draft on Monday.
5. Homework: TYPED and PRINTED Rough Draft due Monday.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We wrapped up our cave activity from earlier this week and completed the Processing page of our ISNs together. (pg 10)
3. Homework: Please note, we will be taking the Chapter 1 Test on Monday AS A CLASS. Ms. Leach will be walking us through the test and answering the questions with us. It will be a good exercise in test-taking skills to prepare us for future tests. There will NOT be an individual test for this chapter. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Thursday, 10/9/14
CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we worked on creating new effective conclusions for our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We had an opportunity to practice, peer conference, and share out. Tomorrow we will begin typing the Rough Drafts.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Finish ISN p. 7-9
2. In class: We watched a video and completed a timeline of Prehistory. This was turned in at the end of class.
3. Homework: None
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we worked on creating new effective conclusions for our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We had an opportunity to practice, peer conference, and share out. Tomorrow we will begin typing the Rough Drafts.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Finish ISN p. 7-9
2. In class: We watched a video and completed a timeline of Prehistory. This was turned in at the end of class.
3. Homework: None
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Wednesday, 10/8/14
CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we worked on creating new Strong Leads for our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We had an opportunity to practice, peer conference, and share out. We will be exploring effective conclusions tomorrow, and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms handout
2. In class: We had an opportunity to venture in to the "caves" of ancient civilizations. We acted as social scientists to analyze the cave art and artifacts that were left behind. (ISN p. 7-9)
3. Homework: Finish ISN p. 7-9 due Friday
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we worked on creating new Strong Leads for our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We had an opportunity to practice, peer conference, and share out. We will be exploring effective conclusions tomorrow, and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms handout
2. In class: We had an opportunity to venture in to the "caves" of ancient civilizations. We acted as social scientists to analyze the cave art and artifacts that were left behind. (ISN p. 7-9)
3. Homework: Finish ISN p. 7-9 due Friday
Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Tuesday, 10/7/14
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we had Media Center checkout time. We also worked on adding to our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will continue to work on these this week and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. We dove in to Chapter 1 today with the "Preview" section (ISN pg. 5). We began reading the chapter as a class and completed Reading Notes 1.2 and 1.3 (ISN pg. 6). Key Content Terms were introduced (handout).
2. HOMEWORK: Finish Key Content Terms handout DUE TOMORROW
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we had Media Center checkout time. We also worked on adding to our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will continue to work on these this week and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.
Social Studies
1. We dove in to Chapter 1 today with the "Preview" section (ISN pg. 5). We began reading the chapter as a class and completed Reading Notes 1.2 and 1.3 (ISN pg. 6). Key Content Terms were introduced (handout).
2. HOMEWORK: Finish Key Content Terms handout DUE TOMORROW
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, 10/1/14
Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we continued adding to our Personal Narrative rough drafts by adding the Internal Story. We discussed and practiced using thoughts and feelings to help the reader better understand our version of the events.
5. No other homework
Social Studies
1. Finished passing out textbooks today.
2. We completed the Geography Challenge in our ISNs.
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back last Friday. There will be a quiz on these THIS Friday, 10/3. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we continued adding to our Personal Narrative rough drafts by adding the Internal Story. We discussed and practiced using thoughts and feelings to help the reader better understand our version of the events.
5. No other homework
Social Studies
1. Finished passing out textbooks today.
2. We completed the Geography Challenge in our ISNs.
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back last Friday. There will be a quiz on these THIS Friday, 10/3. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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