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English w/ Mrs. Reems (updated 2/20/26)
English w/ Mrs. Reems (updated 2/20/26)
We kicked off our Narrative Writing Unit this week with learning about the different plot elements. Students will continue to learn about other narrative writing techniques including the use of descriptive details, dialogue, and figurative language that enhance their writing. Students are building a short story that will entertain their classmates. These will be shared in a competition at the end of the week.
Math 6 w/ Mr. Hanson (updated 3/12/26)
Math 6 w/ Mr. Hanson (updated 3/12/26)
-As we wrap up the third quarter, we will review for our Chapter 6 test on Solving Equations. While we will take this test on Friday, I will not put the grade into Power School until the 4th quarter so that students have a chance to make their corrections to maximize their grade. We have a counseling lesson on Thursdy with Mrs. Greff!
Accelerated Math w/ Mr. Hanson (updated 3/12/26)
Accelerated Math w/ Mr. Hanson (updated 3/12/26)
-We wrapped up our 7th grade standards this past week, so we will now continue to complete our 6th grade standards for the remainder of the year. We will be jumping to Chapter 9 and learn the basics of statistics, focusing primarily on measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and deviation (range). We have a counseling lesson on Thursdy with Mrs. Greff!
Reading w/ Mr. Werner (updated 3/08/26)
Reading w/ Mr. Werner (updated 3/08/26)
We are wrapping up our unit on point of view this week with a test on Thursday. Students have materials to study and a defintion to learn. We are using a website called Reading Plus this year. Students are given twenty minutes in four different classes to work on their reading skills each week. They are also given points in reading class for doing the program. If you notice your student has lower grades in Reading Plus, please encourage him or her to work on it at home.
We are wrapping up our unit on point of view this week with a test on Thursday. Students have materials to study and a defintion to learn. We are using a website called Reading Plus this year. Students are given twenty minutes in four different classes to work on their reading skills each week. They are also given points in reading class for doing the program. If you notice your student has lower grades in Reading Plus, please encourage him or her to work on it at home.
Social Studies w/ Mrs. Hintz (updated 2/23/26)
Social Studies w/ Mrs. Hintz (updated 2/23/26)
We are having some fun using Ozobots to reenact four major battle from the Greco-Persian Wars. Students are working in groups to create a narrative of the battle, draw a map, and code their ozobots to move along with their narration.
Science w/ Mrs. Hanson (updated 1/3/26)
Science w/ Mrs. Hanson (updated 1/3/26)
Welcome back to school! This week and next we are reviewing our knowledge on atoms and starting our atom builds! Please be aware that while I have some supplies, I can not supply for every group's build. Your child may ask you to get some craft supplies for their atom. Thanks ahead of time for supporting them and their build!
Social Studies w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
Social Studies w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
We will be completing a 2-week exploration of life in Ancient Sumer. Students have worked through stations that help them understand the daily lives of those in the Sumer city-states. We will then take a look at The Code of Hammurabi, compare it to today's laws, and discuss if we think his laws were just. The unit will end with students getting to play the oldest board game in the world, The Royal Game of Ur. which dates back to 2600 B.C.E.
Reading w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
Reading w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
We are continuing to focus on main ideas this week. We are also reading a novel called Tiger Rising. Students are answering comprehension questions on the book as we go. We are using a website called Reading Plus this year. Students are given twenty minutes in four different classes to work on their reading skills each week. They are also given points in reading class for doing the program. If you notice your student has lower grades in Reading Plus, please encourage him or her to work on it at home.
We are continuing to focus on main ideas this week. We are also reading a novel called Tiger Rising. Students are answering comprehension questions on the book as we go. We are using a website called Reading Plus this year. Students are given twenty minutes in four different classes to work on their reading skills each week. They are also given points in reading class for doing the program. If you notice your student has lower grades in Reading Plus, please encourage him or her to work on it at home.
English w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
English w/ Mrs. Irwin (updated 10/24/25)
We have finished our unit on understanding the difference between the subject and the predicate of a sentence and have moved on to understanding the difference between an independent and a dependent clause. Then, students will be using these two clauses to build three different types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. Students can be playing Blookets on Parts of Speech, Clauses, and Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences (all posted in Google Classroom).
Math w/ Mrs. Dora (updated 2/20/26)
Math w/ Mrs. Dora (updated 2/20/26)
This week we will be working on solving equations with two variables and writing two step equations. We will also have a mini team day due to our Field Trip to the Career Academy on Tuesday!
Science w/ Mrs. Dora (updated 2/20/26)
Science w/ Mrs. Dora (updated 2/20/26)
Students will be working on different tasks to identify the difference between chemical and physical changes. We will also have a mini team day due to our field trip to the Career Academy on Tuesday!
Digital Literacy with Mrs. Brandenburg - (Updated 3/2/26 )
Digital Literacy with Mrs. Brandenburg - (Updated 3/2/26 )
This week we will Finish listening to the book "Posted." P.E. is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Summary: Eric, a.k.a. Frost, is part of a tight group of four friends (nicknamed Bench, Wolf, and Deedee) who have protected each other through two difficult years of middle school. When cellphones are banned at the beginning of eighth grade, he and his friends begin leaving notes on Post-Its. Before long, these sticky notes are appearing on lockers and backpacks all over school, some silly, some wise, and some hurtful. At the same time, a new girl, Rose, starts hanging out with the guys, causing a shift in the group dynamics. Bench deserts them for another lunch table, and Deedee and Frost are the victims of a vicious bully who may or may not be one of Bench’s new friends. Rose heroically comes to their rescue, but even she can’t protect them when the bully comes after Wolf. The kids learn the power of words to hurt and to heal and the many varieties of friendship as they muddle their way through their final year of middle school.
Physical Education Mrs. Peterson/Mr. Carr/Mr. Skalsky/(03/12/2026)
Physical Education Mrs. Peterson/Mr. Carr/Mr. Skalsky/(03/12/2026)
Weekly PE Update
This semester, we will play some student favorites and introduce some new games. **If you have ordered your child a new PE shirt please email me or have your child let me know. I do not get updates when orders are made, I apologize if your child has been waiting on a shirt. As you see, fitness test grades are entered into the grade book, and students were graded on the number of categories in which they showed improvement. The fourth quarter is primarily graded on the PE Performance standards.
20 A. Improved in all three fitness tests.
17 B Improved in two of three fitness tests.
16 C Improved in one of three fitness tests.
14 D Stayed the same from the start score
13 F Did not attempt the test.
I am adding daily PE “collected only” assignments to note PE attire and any class-related comments. Blank entries typically indicate a student did not have PE clothes, with comments added when needed.
🔍 How PE Performance is Graded
🔍 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, and a 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
⚠️ 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
💵 PE Shirt Payment
💵 PE Shirt Payment
If you haven’t paid yet, no problem—send it when you can. We’ll check off payments as they come in.
📝 Reminders
📝 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!
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