Bobcats - Weekly Update

English with Mrs. Wax (updated 9/14/25)

*Next week, students with finish their preposition posters. We will also continue to review parts of speech with an assessment on Friday. I will hand back the parts of speech worksheet on Tuesday, and students will have an opportunity to improve their scores if they chose.

*We also do various activities at the beginning of each class. These may include quick writes, editing tasks, language reviews, mentor sentences, or independent reading.

Accelerated Math w/ Mrs. Metzger (updated 9/11/25)

We will be math MAP testing most of next week, starting on Monday. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep the night before, has a hearty breakfast, and is at school on time during these test days. It will ensure that they are able to do their best on the assessment.

Math 6 w/ Mrs. Metzger (updated 9/11/25)

Reading w/ Ms. Spotts- (updated 09/11/25)
Starting Monday, we will be learning about Author's Purpose and will have multiple practices on this topic. We will also be starting the novel Tiger Rising.

Your student will need 80 minutes of Reading +, have all of their lessons complete, and done with 80% or more understanding (green) each week---This will last all year. They all know how to track their own minutes- We went over this in class and it is also posted in the Google Classroom.
Remember to only add up the minutes for the week we are currently on.

Science w/Mr. Schiermeister (updated 9/12/25)

This week we will be continuing our work with the scientific method. We will be exploring the different kinds of observations that we can do. Students will have a formative assessment on Friday. They should be reviewing notes, handouts, and Gimkit in preparation for this assessment.

Social Studies w/ Mr. Schafer (updated 9/10/25)

Students will be starting their first lessons on ancient civilizations this coming week. We will begin our study of the time period from when the earliest humans went from being hunters and gatherers to farmers. Students will take their first Social Studies test over Chapter 3 on Thursday, September 25.

Digital Literacy w/ Ms. Brandenburg - (Updated 09/12/25)

We will be discussing characteristics of a good digital citizen and how to chat safely online. P.E. is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Physical Education Mrs. Peterson/Mr. Carr/Mr. Skalsky/(09/12/2025)

PE Update: Week Recap & What’s Next

This past week, we worked on soccer skills and played small-sided soccer. We are working on learning how to move to create open space, play defense, and transition smoothly between offense and defense.

🔍 How PE Performance is Graded

We assess based on these areas:

Hygiene: Dressing out daily (PE shirt, shorts/sweats/leggings, tennis shoes).
Integrity: Following game rules and expectations.
Communication: Using kind words, advocating for needs, positive tone.
Safety: Using equipment properly, following directions, and no horseplay.
Participation: Engaging in moderate to vigorous activity. Our goal is for every student to run a 400m lap without stopping by the end of Q1.
- Students can use a 10-step rule: walk 10 steps, run as far as possible, repeat as we work on building up cardiovascular endurance. We understand there are different ability levels and healthy progressive training is encouraged.

⚠️ Reasons for a Grade Below 19/20

Forgetting PE attire
Horseplay or unsafe behavior
Poor communication (yelling/rudeness)
Unsafe use of equipment
Low participation, lack of movement

👕 What to Wear for PE

Shorts, sweats, or leggings
WMS PE shirt (only one pair of shoes required)
Sweatshirt over PE shirt is fine on chilly days

Tip: We go outside until it’s below 40°. Keep an extra sweatshirt/sweatpants in your locker!

💵 PE Shirt Payment

Buy PE Shirt

If you haven’t paid yet, no problem—send it when you can. We’ll check off payments as they come in.

🔜 Coming Up Next Week

Softball/Wiffleball Unit: We will try to get outside to work on pitching, batting , and game play.
Cardio Training: Working toward a 1-mile run by October.
- Students start with one lap; walkers use the 10-step rule. Students have been working on building endurance; they should be able to run at least 200 meters (1/2 lap) without stopping.
- Runners may add laps as they wish.

📝 Reminders

If you see a drop in your child’s grade, it may be due to attire issues, unsafe play, or lack of participation.

Thank you for your support at home—your encouragement helps students build confidence, safe habits, and a love for movement!

Syllabus Assignment due on Friday August 29th, if your child forgot it is marked missing. Click on this link to complete the syllabus.

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