Grades 6-8
MS Weekly Newsletter
4/5/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde
(danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Birthdays: Happy Belated Birthday to Olivia R.!
We hope you find this newsletter helpful. Our goal is to keep students connected and engaged. We are pioneers in new territory and we will continue to learn and grow as we forge ahead. We are all in this together!
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (4/6)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (4/7)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (4/8)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)
Thursday (4/9)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (4/10)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6-8 Q & A (Morgenstern)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day.
CommonLit - If you haven’t logged in yet with the information I gave in my email please give this a try. Choose one story to read this week and answer the questions. Send me an email if you need help with logging in.
Connect Handwrite letters on paper to friends and family. You could interview a family member about a topic of your choice and write a summary. You could include this in your Time Capsule.
Time Capsule I have sent an email to everyone with directions for how to create a Time Capsule project.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
We seem to be settling nicely into our new normal. This week will be much of the same. Zoom sessions Tuesdays and Fridays. See the above schedule for the times. I really appreciate those of you who have been joining in. I hope it’s been worth your while. My goal for this week is to have a 100% participation rate. I know we can do this. We’re so close. For those few students whom I have yet to see, join us! It’s not the same without you. Let me know you’ve read this message by making and bringing an origami for show and tell on Tuesday.
Please remember to complete your assignments in Google Classroom and ALEKS before your scheduled Zoom sessions.
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
7th and 8th Graders have Khan Academy review assignments about Newton’s Laws of Motion.
6th Grade
Mystery 4 Chemical Reactions from Mystery Science due 4/8Complete Google Form
Read: Weird Science: The Accidental Invention of Silly Putty
Complete Mystery 4 Exit Slip
Mystery 5 Gases & Particles Models from Mystery Science due 4/10
Complete Google Form
Read: How does an engine work on Wonderopolis
Read: Way up in the air: Old space dust gives scientists big news about the Earth on Newsela
Complete Mystery 5 Exit Slip
7th Grade
Complete NASA Beginner Rocket Propulsion Lab by 4/8Group discussion about lab Monday (Zoom)
Read: Rocket Propulsion
Read: Equal & Opposite Reactions on Livescience
Complete Exit Slip
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/10
Group discussion Wednesday (Zoom)
What is work? What is kinetic energy?What is potential energy?Watch videos from Science Wiz
Roller coaster project reading
8th Grade Α
Complete NASA Beginner Rocket Propulsion Lab by 4/8Group discussion about lab Monday (Zoom)
Read: Rocket Propulsion
Read: Equal & Opposite Reactions on Livescience
Complete Exit Slip
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/10
Group discussion Wednesday (Zoom)
What is work? What is kinetic energy?What is potential energy?Watch videos from Science WizWhat is work? Watch video Work and energy from Science Wiz
Roller coaster Project reading
8th Grade B
Complete NASA Beginner Propulsion engine build by 4/8Group discussion about project Monday (Zoom)
Read: Independent research reading on engine choice
Complete Exit Slip
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/10
Group discussion Wednesday (Zoom)
What is work? What is kinetic energy?What is potential energy?Watch videos from Science WizWhat is work? Watch video Work and energy from Science Wiz
Roller coaster Project reading
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Blog: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/notes-from-mrs-m
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
Students’ Interactive Student Notebooks (that were in lockers) are now on the table in the lobby. The school will be open on Monday (7:00-5:00)...please try to pick yours up, as you will need it to complete the recommended assignments. This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 23, Tensions in the West
Geography Challenge, “Migration and Industry,” pgs. 208-210, 1-8
Read sections 1-8 and complete reading notes, pgs. 211-214
Processing Activity: pg. 214
Challenges: Reading Further and Explore
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Unit 4, Europe and Russia
Make a mental map, pg. 121
Read “Introducing the Region, Physical Geography”
Read sections 1-7 and complete notes on pgs. 123-124
Complete challenges 1-3 on pgs. 125-130
Challenge: Geographic Inquiry
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 23, The Han Dynasty
Read the introduction and sections 1-7
Try “Check for Understanding”
Complete reading notes (pgs. 168-172)
Processing Activity: pg. 172
Challenges: Explore, Biography, and Literature
6th Grade Math
Shout out to Hollis, who recently reached 90% mastery in Aleks!
This Week:
Continue working on your review packet. It is recommended that you spend approximately 30 minutes on this each weekday until it’s completed.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
I sent everyone an invitation to Khan Academy for extra practice. Class Code: FQSWCPCB
Next Week: New Unit! Please make arrangements to have your math book picked up from the lobby.
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students)
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood, Mrs. Lindahl, and Ms. Fisher (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net), (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday April 9th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
If you have Jump Rope for Heart money please contact the school or Mr. Payson, and bring it in to school as soon as possible. Mr. Payson will be in touch with the American Heart Association as to when prizes will be sent to him.
Students in middle school should check emails to become part of the Health/Physical Education classes on Google Classrooms. The invite will be sent to each student for their respective classes.
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
Hello to you all! I hope you are well and are feeling supported during this time of transition - certainly a learning curve for us all!
As we continue our journey though this unprecedented time please keep in mind that I am here to support you with any needs you might have and can be reached at the email address noted above. I have also posted a list of community resources (among other things) on the School Counseling page within the HES Home Learning site - be sure to check it out. If nothing else, some of the Brainercise activities are good for a laugh!
To the students - what have you been up to these last few weeks? How have you been adjusting? What fun ways are you staying in contact with each other? Send me an email and let me know - it would be great to hear from you!
A few reminders for Rising 9th graders:
A google form was sent to each of you on 4/1/20. Please complete this form as soon as possible. This information will assist me when I begin working on homeroom assignments with the other counselors.
Also, I will be sending out information regarding the G/T screening process this week to those of you registered for Honors Integrated Humanities. Please keep an eye on your inbox for that information.
That is all for now…
Be well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hello Everyone!
I miss you all so much and especially miss putting books in your hands! If any of you are in a book drought and have nothing to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library. I can have books available for you to pick up on Mondays. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website There are links to the cloud library which you can access if you have a library card from any public library. Also, check out audible as they are giving tons of audio books away for free.
Feel free to email me if you’ve read a really great book and want to tell me about it! I’ve been rereading Harry Potter and it’s been great!
I’m going to be starting Middle School Creative Writing this week so will be sending out an email for sign ups. It is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 and will be on zoom.
I’ve also found some great writing resources that I’d like to share:
The author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus, Ann Braden gives a three part writing lesson here. The title is “What to write when you don’t know what to write!”
And one of my favorite authors, Kate DiCamillo has some writing lessons here.
Keep reading and please let me know if you need books! It makes me so happy to be able to keep getting books out! And remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
I am posting resources and videos on my google site that you can see on the HES Home Learning page. This is a great time to explore whatever creative interests you have. Some of you are quite the “Bob Ross” students, some of you are great knitters, and some take great photos. I’d love to see what you create. I’m happy to post your projects on my site, so others may be inspired, or just be in awe of your greatness. If you wish me not to post, let me know when you send me your project image.
The school is open on Mondays. I’m happy to get supplies for you if you need them. Let me know what you would like by Thursday, so I may get those supplies to you. I will put them out in the lobby with it clearly labeled with your name.
Lastly, I miss you all. I hope you are all staying healthy. Remember it is important to take outside breaks. Self-care is crucial. Stay well!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour! I miss seeing all of you in French class. I have posted several resources on the French page that you can check out. Click here for the link. A few subsections of the website that are worth noting:
Duolingo: You should all be familiar with Duolingo. It’s a great way to keep up your French skills. I posted a video at the top of the French page under “Messages from Madame Sisk” explaining how to get the most out of Duolingo (Learn, Stories and Podcasts). If you can’t remember your login, please email me.
Culture: There are several fun links that you can check out -- including tours of Paris and a recipe for crêpes. If you try out the recipe, send me a photo and I will post it on the website! If you do not want your photo posted, please let me know.
French Music: I have included links to several of the songs we listened to together in class, and am continually adding more as I find them. Check them out! I’ve discovered a few songs that I have been enjoying myself. With the permission of an adult, see if you can find more music in French -- send it my way (school appropriate, of course!) and I will add it to our page so that your classmates may listen as well.
Lastly, I know that this has been a huge adjustment for everyone. Take care of yourself (I know everyone is telling you this, but it’s so important). Get outside and off of your screens as much as you possibly can. Play a board game or do a puzzle. Know that I am thinking of each and every one of you!
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
4/12/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde (danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Dominic R., and Colby A..!
There is a lot of learning happening for middle school students. Learning how to engage with teachers and peers using a video conferencing platform, such as Zoom, checking and responding to email, and keeping track of your new daily schedule are all very useful skills. However, we never anticipated that you would need to learn them so soon. Keep up the good work! We are so proud of you!
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (4/6)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (4/7)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (4/8)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)
Thursday (4/9)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (4/10)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6-8 Q & A (Morgenstern)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Mrs. Greenrose has posted assignments and accompanying links on Google Classroom. Please email her if you need the class code.
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 x weekly.
CommonLit - If you haven’t logged in yet please give this a try. The login information is on Google Classroom. Choose one or two stories to read this week and answer the questions. Send Mrs. Greenrose an email if you need help with logging in.
Bring your Time Capsule and be ready to share something from it at our next Zoom meeting.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
With the snow day on Friday, the due date for assignments have been extended until the end of day Monday. I hope everyone's power has been restored. I lost power Thursday evening and got it back Friday night. We're pretty lucky since most of the surrounding streets are still without power.
Don't forget the snowman challenge! I'm looking forward to seeing those photos.
Please remember to complete your assignments in Google Classroom and ALEKS before your scheduled Zoom sessions.
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
6th Grade
Mystery Final Chemical Reactions from Mystery Science due 4/15Complete Mystery Final
Complete Google Forms “Final Worksheet” and “Mystery Final Exit Slip.”
Try Extension Lab called “Naked Egg.” Please upload image to Google Classroom
Newton’s First Law of Motion Reading due 4/17
Wednesday during Zoom class discussion (notes provided)
Read Biography of Sir Isaac Newton @ Ducksters.com
Take online quiz @ Ducksters
Read Inertia & Newton’s First Law of Motion @ LiveScience
Read TBT
Newton’s First Law of Motion Lab due 4/17
Complete Google Form
7th Grade
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/15
Group discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Watch videos from Science Wiz called work and energy, kinetic and potential energies.
Read article about work
Read two articles about the conservation of energy
Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
Begin investigating into roller coasters due 4/17
Complete worksheet
Complete word search
8th Grade Α
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/15
Group discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Watch videos from Science Wiz called work and energy, kinetic and potential energies.
Read article about work
Read the two articles about the conservation of energy
Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
Begin investigating into roller coasters due 4/17
Complete worksheet
Complete word search
8th Grade B
Introduction to energy and the conservation of energy by 4/15
Group discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Watch videos from Science Wiz called work and energy, kinetic and potential energies.
Read article about work
Read two articles about the conservation of energy
Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
Begin investigating into roller coasters due 4/17
Complete worksheet
Complete word search
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Blog: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/notes-from-mrs-m
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below. There is also a new Junior Scholastic magazine in the lobby.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 24, The Rise of Industry
Read sections 1-7 and complete reading notes, pgs. 217-220
Processing Activity, page 222
Challenge: Reading Further
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 14, Supranational Cooperation in the European Union
Read Introduction and complete Preview Activity, page 131
Read secrions 1-4 and complete reading notes on pgs. 132-135
Processing Activity: page 136-137, 1-3
Challenge: Global Connections
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 24, The Silk Road
Read Introduction and complete the Preview Activity, page 173
Read sections 1-4 and complete reading notes, pgs. 174-177
Processing Activity: page 178
Challenges: Investigating Primary Sources, Timeline SKills
6th Grade Math
This Week:
Continue working on your review packet. It is recommended that you spend approximately 30 minutes on this each weekday until it’s completed.
Watch for an email about a new geometry unit.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
I sent everyone an invitation to Khan Academy for extra practice. This is optional. Class Code: FQSWCPCB
Next Week: Vacation week
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students)
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net),
Mrs. Lindahl (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), and Ms. Fisher (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday April 16th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
Hey Middle Schoolers! I have sent an invite via email to a Google classroom designated for each grades’ individual Health class. Please join that as soon as you can. This will be the “landing site” for any assignments that may be posted in the near future. As school is going to be happening remotely, I will post my Health curriculum for your class soon, with more specific instructions for each class.
An “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” was emailed to each student/family. This document has 24 activities that you can perform at home (4 from each of your Essentials classes: Art, French, Music, Guidance, Library, and Health/PE). Hopefully this gives you a chance to work on a few skills while at home.
I also posted a video on the Hope Elementary Facebook page (week #5) and challenged any students to take a picture/video of themselves doing any physical activity and post it to that Facebook video in the comments section. It’s fine if you or your family doesn’t have Facebook, you could just email me instead if you want, and if it’s okay (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net). Thanks, and I hope everyone is well.
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
Hello again! It’s hard to believe that it has only been 5 weeks since we were all together at school - it seems like so much longer than that. I hope each one of you made it through the storm ok and were able to enjoy the sunshine today. Here are a few suggestions for you as you prepare to push through this final week of virtual learning before April vacation.
Begin each day with a game plan. Make a list of the tasks you would like to/need to complete for that day. Check each item off as you complete it and bask in the sense of success you feel as you get things done!
Connect with your peers and teachers. An easy way to do this is to try and attend the Zoom sessions listed at the beginning of this newsletter. Should Zoom not be an option for you, reach out via email to let us and your friends know what you have been up to. We really enjoy hearing from you!
Refresh after each work session - Zoom or otherwise. To do this, step away from your workstation and/or computer. If you are able to, step outside for some fresh air. Get a nutritious snack/meal. Go for a walk. Stretch. Give yourself a pep talk. Laugh. Whatever it is you need to help yourself (and your mind) feel ready for the next task on your list - do it!
Recharge after every day by getting quality sleep (8-9 hours to be exact). To achieve this try shutting down electronics no less than 30 minutes before you plan to go to bed. If that doesn’t work try extending your digital curfew to an hour before bed. Having trouble sleeping? Develop a sleep hygiene routine to help unwind from the day - journal, read or try a sleep story or mediation using the Calm app.
Most of all, make everyday count. You are enduring a substantial change in all areas of your life and you will continue to experience an array of emotions each day of this journey. Please be kind to yourself (and others). Try to name what you are feeling, in order to tame it. To do this, share your experiences with someone, journal about them and let them go. Remember, YOU’VE GOT THIS! And as always, should there come a day when you feel like you don’t, reach out - I am here for you!
Be well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hello! I hope you all have power by now. We lost power for a couple of days and it was hard!
I will be going into school Monday morning to gather books so If any of you need something to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library by Monday morning. I can have books available for you to pick up on Mondays. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website There are links to the cloud library which you can access if you have a library card from any public library. Also, check out audible as they are giving tons of audio books away for free.
I am thinking about starting a book club/ book chat where we share what we have been reading and recommend books to friends. Let me know if this is something you are interested in being a part of!
We had a nice Middle School Creative Writing last week where we did some prompts, wrote 6 word memoirs and have an assignment to write a poem for National Poetry month. We are hoping to compile some of our writing into a virtual magazine called “Quaran-ZIne.”
Creative writing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 and will be on zoom. You have to let me know if you want to join though so I can send you an invite.
Keep reading and please let me know if you need books! It makes me so happy to be able to keep getting books out! And remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
I am posting resources and videos on my google site that you can see on the HES Home Learning page. This is a great time to explore whatever creative interests you have. Some of you are quite the “Bob Ross” students, some of you are great knitters, and some take great photos. I’d love to see what you create. I’m happy to post your projects on my site, so others may be inspired, or just be in awe of your greatness. If you wish me not to post, let me know when you send me your project image.
The school is open on Mondays. I’m happy to get supplies for you if you need them. Let me know what you would like by Thursday, so I may get those supplies to you. I will put them out in the lobby with it clearly labeled with your name.
Lastly, I miss you all. I hope you are all staying healthy. Remember it is important to take outside breaks. Self-care is crucial. Stay well!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour! I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the snow.
Make sure to check out the “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” from all of your Essentials teachers. You should have received a copy from your Crew teacher, but if you aren’t able to find it, please let me know and I will get it to you!
Have you seen the new weekly video series -- “Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pendant le week-end?” I am making a video each weekend to share with you what I’m doing to stay busy (it’s in French and English!). I’ll be uploading a new one every Tuesday to our French website (under “Messages from Madame Sisk”): https://sites.google.com/fivetowns.net/hes-home-learning/french?authuser=0
Here is last weeks’ newsletter in case you missed it:
Bonjour! I miss seeing all of you in French class. I have posted several resources on the French page that you can check out. Click here for the link. A few subsections of the website that are worth noting:
Duolingo: You should all be familiar with Duolingo. It’s a great way to keep up your French skills. I posted a video at the top of the French page under “Messages from Madame Sisk” explaining how to get the most out of Duolingo (Learn, Stories and Podcasts). If you can’t remember your login, please email me.
Culture: There are several fun links that you can check out -- including tours of Paris and a recipe for crêpes. If you try out the recipe, send me a photo and I will post it on the website! If you do not want your photo posted, please let me know.
French Music: I have included links to several of the songs we listened to together in class, and am continually adding more as I find them. Check them out! I’ve discovered a few songs that I have been enjoying myself. With the permission of an adult, see if you can find more music in French -- send it my way (school appropriate, of course!) and I will add it to our page so that your classmates may listen as well.
Lastly, I know that this has been a huge adjustment for everyone. Take care of yourself (I know everyone is telling you this, but it’s so important). Get outside and off of your screens as much as you possibly can. Play a board game or do a puzzle. Know that I am thinking of each and every one of you!
Passes une bonne semaine (have a great week)!
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
MS Chorus students, It is time to enjoy singing again! I miss making music with all of you. We had almost perfected Walk Through Life in February. It is available for you to sing and follow the music at the following website:
jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to Walk Through Life. fs75GbEu+70=
Enjoy!!
MS chorus students. I know you all loved singing Halleujah! This choral piece can be accessed by going to jwpepper.com/sharemusic .
The access code will take you directly to Hallelujah! fs75GbEu+70=
4/26/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde (danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Happy Birthday, Leah S.!
Welcome back to remote learning! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing April break. I spent a lot of time painting the inside of my house and I planted a garden
We have some new behavior expectations for Zoom meetings that I think you will appreciate as they will help make your time with your teachers and classmates more productive. Please look over them carefully and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
HES Zoom Behavior Expectations
Use your real name only for a username so that you can be identified.
You will get an invite shortly before each meeting. Invites should not be shared with anyone.
Arrive on time and be prepared. The meeting will be locked shortly after it starts for safety precautions.
Attend Zoom meetings in a common shared space such as, living room or kitchen.
Use appropriate classroom language.
Use appropriate classroom behavior.
Stay on task (do not distract others)
Be respectful.
Consequences
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Parent contact
Third offense: Loss of Zoom meeting privileges
*Certain actions may warrant a second or third offense consequence automatically.
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (4/27)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (4/28)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (4/29)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)
Thursday (4/30)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (5/1)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6-8 Q & A (Morgenstern)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Mrs. Greenrose has posted assignments and accompanying links on Google Classroom. Please email her if you need the class code.
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 x weekly.
CommonLit - If you haven’t logged in yet please give this a try. The login information is on Google Classroom. Choose one or two stories to read this week and answer the questions. Send Mrs. Greenrose an email if you need help with logging in.
Bring your Time Capsule and be ready to share something from it at our next Zoom meeting.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
Welcome back everyone. I hope you all had a nice break. Since I was not able to travel as planned, I managed to keep myself busy with various to-do tasks around the house. I finally got to an electrical project that had been on my list since 2017. I had to use a bunch of math to build a garden gate to keep my sheep out. I had to add and subtract rational numbers (fractions), evaluate radicals (square roots), and applied the pythagorean theorem to cut diagonal braces for the gate corners. It goes to show, middle school math really comes in handy!
Please remember to complete any outstanding assignments in Google Classroom and ALEKS before your scheduled Zoom sessions.
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
6th Grade
Continue with Newton’s Laws of MotionForces-group discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Read: Force @ Ducksters.com
Read: Mass and weight @ Ducksters.com
Read: Speed and velocity @ Ducksters.com
Read: Galileo biography @ smithsonianmag.com
Activity: Force and mass and weight
Friction- group discussion Wednesday (Zoom) notes provided
Read: Acceleration @ Ducksters.com
Read: Gravity @ Ducksters.com
Read: Friction @ Ducketers.com
Activity: Friction experiment
7th Grade
Introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motion
Group discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Read article: Kinetic and Potential Energy @ Diffen.com
Read article Potential and Kinetic Energy @ mathsisfun.com
Video: Energy intro from Khan Academy (India)
Read article
Complete questions located in Google Form
Continue introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motion
Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
Discuss Hands on Activity: Swinging Pendulum
Discuss trebuchet project
8th Grade Α
Introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motionGroup discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Read article: Kinetic and Potential Energy @ Diffen.com
Read article Potential and Kinetic Energy @ mathsisfun.com
Video: Energy intro from Khan Academy (India)
Read article
Complete questions located in Google Form
b) Continue introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motion
i) Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
ii) Discuss Hands on Activity: Swinging Pendulum
iii) Discuss trebuchet project
8th Grade B
Introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motionGroup discussion Monday (Zoom) notes provided
Read article: Kinetic and Potential Energy @ Diffen.com
Read article Potential and Kinetic Energy @ mathsisfun.com
Video: Energy intro from Khan Academy (India)
Read article
Complete questions located in Google Form
Continue introduction to kinetic and potential energy of motion
Wednesday Zoom check for understanding
Discuss Hands on Activity: Swinging Pendulum
Discuss trebuchet project
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Blog: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/notes-from-mrs-m
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below. There is also a new Junior Scholastic magazine in the lobby for those of you who haven’t picked it up.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 25, The Great Wave of Immigration
Read sections 1-7 and complete reading notes, pgs. 225-230
Processing Activity, page 230
Challenge: Reading Further
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 17, Russia’s Varied Landscape...
Read Introduction (skip Preview Activity)
Read secrions 1-9 and complete reading notes on pgs. 153-155 only
Processing Activity: pages 158-159
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Unit 5 Ancient Greece
Geography Challenge
Read Setting the Scene & complete Geography Skills, pgs. 184-186
Lesson 25, Geography and the Settlement of Greece
Read Introduction and complete Preview Activity
Read sections 1-4 and complete reading notes, pgs. 188-189
Processing Activity: page 190
6th Grade Math
This Week:
Weekly assignments/resources will be posted in Google Classroom.
Continue working on your review packet. It is recommended that you spend approximately 30 minutes on this each weekday until it’s completed.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
I sent everyone an invitation to Khan Academy for extra practice. This is optional. Class Code: FQSWCPCB
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students)
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net),
Mrs. Lindahl (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), and Ms. Fisher (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday April 30th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
Hey Middle Schoolers! I have sent an invite via email to a Google classroom designated for each grades’ individual Health class. Please join that as soon as you can. This will be the “landing site” for any assignments that may be posted in the near future. As school is going to be happening remotely, I will post my Health curriculum for your class soon, with more specific instructions for each class.
An “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” was emailed to each student/family. This document has 24 activities that you can perform at home (4 from each of your Essentials classes: Art, French, Music, Guidance, Library, and Health/PE). Hopefully this gives you a chance to work on a few skills while at home.
I also posted a video on the Hope Elementary Facebook page (week #5) and challenged any students to take a picture/video of themselves doing any physical activity and post it to that Facebook video in the comments section. It’s fine if you or your family doesn’t have Facebook, you could just email me instead if you want, and if it’s okay (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net). Thanks, and I hope everyone is well.
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
Welcome back from April vacation! Although it was perhaps not as busy as you may have desired it to be, I do hope you found time to enjoy the great outdoors, relax and spend some quality time with your family. As you prepare to jump back into remote learning, I felt it was appropriate to reiterate the suggestions I posted previously as they remain relevant and will hopefully encourage you to find balance in what will be the final push for this academic year:
Begin each day with a game plan. Make a list of the tasks you would like to/need to complete for that day. Check each item off as you complete it and bask in the sense of success you feel as you get things done!
Connect with your peers and teachers. An easy way to do this is to try and attend the Zoom sessions listed at the beginning of this newsletter. Should Zoom not be an option for you, reach out via email to let us and your friends know what you have been up to. We really enjoy hearing from you!
Refresh after each work session - Zoom or otherwise. To do this, step away from your workstation and/or computer. If you are able to, step outside for some fresh air. Get a nutritious snack/meal. Go for a walk. Stretch. Give yourself a pep talk. Laugh. Whatever it is you need to help yourself (and your mind) feel ready for the next task on your list - do it!
Recharge after every day by getting quality sleep (8-9 hours to be exact). To achieve this try shutting down electronics no less than 30 minutes before you plan to go to bed. If that doesn’t work try extending your digital curfew to an hour before bed. Having trouble sleeping? Develop a sleep hygiene routine to help unwind from the day - journal, read or try a sleep story or mediation using the Calm app.
Most of all, make everyday count. You are enduring a substantial change in all areas of your life and you will continue to experience an array of emotions each day of this journey. Please be kind to yourself (and others). Try to name what you are feeling, in order to tame it. To do this, share your experiences with someone, journal about them and let them go. Remember, YOU’VE GOT THIS! And as always, should there come a day when you feel like you don’t, reach out - I am here for you!
well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hello!
I hope you had some fun over this break!
I will be going into school Monday morning to gather books so If any of you need something to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library by Monday morning. I can have books available for you to pick up after 10:00AM on Monday.. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website
Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down and many other books, is starting a cool youtube series called “Write, Right. Rite.” Check it out.
Remember March Madness? I will be announcing the finalists this week and the winner next week. Whoever had the closest bracket sheet will win a prize!
Also, now is a great time to find out about your family history. Ancestry.com is free and you are spending lots of time with your families.
Also, Miss Amy at Camden Public Library hosts a zoom Maine Student Book Award Club every week. This year’s list is really good. Here it is and you can email Miss Amy at alhand@librarycamden.org
Creative writing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 and will be on zoom. You have to let me know if you want to join though so I can send you an invite.
Keep reading and please let me know if you need books! It makes me so happy to be able to keep getting books out! And remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
I am posting resources and videos on my google site that you can see on the HES Home Learning page. This is a great time to explore whatever creative interests you have. Some of you are quite the “Bob Ross” students, some of you are great knitters, and some take great photos. I’d love to see what you create. I’m happy to post your projects on my site, so others may be inspired, or just be in awe of your greatness. If you wish me not to post, let me know when you send me your project image.
The school is open on Mondays. I’m happy to get supplies for you if you need them. Let me know what you would like by Thursday, so I may get those supplies to you. I will put them out in the lobby with it clearly labeled with your name.
Lastly, I miss you all. I hope you are all staying healthy. Remember it is important to take outside breaks. Self-care is crucial. Stay well!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour à tous! I hope your first week back went well.
Have you seen the new Essentials Team Activity Checklist? You should have received a copy from your Crew teacher, but if you aren’t able to find it, please let me know and I will get it to you (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net).
Have you seen the French weekly video series, “Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pendant le week-end?”? I am making a video each weekend to share with you what I’m doing to stay busy (it’s in French and English!). There will be a new one on Tuesday on our French website (under “Messages from Madame Sisk”): https://sites.google.com/fivetowns.net/hes-home-learning/french?authuser=0
Come across any new French songs? Let me know! I’ll add them to our French page (see website above if you’d like to check out what is already there).
As a reminder, you all have DuoLingo accounts! It’s a great way to keep your French skills sharp (even just 10 minutes a day is great practice!). If you can’t seem to log in, let me know and I will send you your username and password.
I hope you are all staying well. À la semaine prochaine !
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
MS Chorus students, It is time to enjoy singing again! I miss making music with all of you. We had almost perfected Walk Through Life in February. It is available for you to sing and follow the music at the following website:
jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to Walk Through Life. fs75GbEu+70=
Enjoy!!
MS chorus students. I know you all loved singing Halleujah! This choral piece can be accessed by going to jwpepper.com/sharemusic .
The access code will take you directly to Hallelujah! fs75GbEu+70=
5/3/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde (danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Hi! I hope you enjoyed the beautiful spring weekend. Hopefully you were able to get outside. I did some hiking and running. I also planted some strawberry plants. Did you know strawberries are a perennial plant? Perennial plants live for more than two years and annual plants live for one year.
We only have a few more weeks left of remote learning, five to be exact. Let’s give it all we’ve got and finish strong; Hope strong!
We have some new behavior expectations for Zoom meetings that I think you will appreciate as they will help make your time with your teachers and classmates more productive. Please look over them carefully and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
HES Zoom Behavior Expectations
Use your real name only for a username so that you can be identified.
You will get an invite shortly before each meeting. Invites should not be shared with anyone.
Arrive on time and be prepared. The meeting will be locked shortly after it starts for safety precautions.
Attend Zoom meetings in a common shared space such as, living room or kitchen.
Use appropriate classroom language.
Use appropriate classroom behavior.
Stay on task (do not distract others)
Be respectful.
Consequences
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Parent contact
Third offense: Loss of Zoom meeting privileges
*Certain actions may warrant a second or third offense consequence automatically.
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (5/4)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (5/5)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (5/6)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)
Thursday (5/7)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (5/8)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6-8 Q & A (Morgenstern)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Mrs. Greenrose has posted assignments and accompanying links on Google Classroom. Read the assignments carefully and follow directions. Please email her if you need help.
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 x weekly.
CommonLit - If you haven’t logged in yet please do this. The login information is on Google Classroom. Read the assigned texts and answer the questions. Send Mrs. Greenrose an email if you need help with logging in.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
It was nice to see sunshine this weekend. I hope everyone was able to spend some time outdoors. I have been putting in a lot of work in the garden. There are lots of weeds already but we’re making steady progress. We spent Sunday morning canoeing on a stretch of the Marsh River. It was mostly very calm waters with a few sections of class I/II rapids. I foraged along the way and collected a decent amount of groundnuts (Apios americana). They are potato-like tubers of a legume indigenous North America. I’m looking forward to making a tasty meal with them. If you haven’t done so, please remember to complete your Google Classroom assignments. I will post a short ALEKS assignment tomorrow (Monday). I look forward to seeing everyone during our Zoom sessions!
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
6th Grade
Continue with Newton’s Laws of MotionCheck-in with class about activity (over Zoom)
Forces and Equilibrium
Class notes-provided
Read Dynamics of Flight @ NASA.com
Read How planes work @ Explainthatstuff.com
Read How an airplane wing works @ Pointsguy.com
Airplane Project
Check-in with class about activity and reading (Zoom)
Newton’s First Law of Motion
Class note-provided
Reading TBD
Newton’s First Law Project
7th Grade
Continue with Roller coaster and trebuchet Project
Check-in with class about activity (over Zoom)
Simple machines (over Zoom
Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
8th Grade Α
Continue with Roller coaster and trebuchet ProjectCheck-in with class about activity (over Zoom)
Simple machines (over Zoom)
Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
8th Grade B
Continue with Roller coaster and trebuchet ProjectCheck-in with class about activity (over Zoom)
Simple machines (over Zoom)
Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 26, The Progressive Era
Geography Challenge, pages 234-236 (optional)
Read Introduction and complete the Preview Activity, page 237
Read sections 1-11 and complete reading notes, pgs. 238-242
Processing Activity, page 242 (optional)
Challenge: Reading Further
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Mapping Lab: Africa
Making a Mental Map, page 171-172
Read Introduction to Physical Geography, complete p. 173
Read Introduction to Human Geography, complete p. 174
Geography Challenges 1-3, pages 175-180
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 26, The Rise of Democracy
Read Introduction and complete the Preview Activity, page 191
Read sections 1-4 and complete reading notes, pgs. 192-195
Processing Activity: page 196
TCI: Lesson 27, Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta
Read sections 1-9 and complete reading notes, pages 198-202
Processing Activity: page 203
6th Grade Math
This Week:
Assignments are posted every Monday in Google Classroom.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students) Make sure to have your current writing assignment up and ready when class starts.
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net),
Mrs. Lindahl (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), and Ms. Fisher (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday May 7th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
Hey Middle Schoolers! I have sent an invite via email to a Google classroom designated for each grades’ individual Health class. Please join that as soon as you can. This will be the “landing site” for any assignments that may be posted in the near future. As school is going to be happening remotely, I will post my Health curriculum for your class soon, with more specific instructions for each class.
An “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” was emailed to each student/family. This document has 24 activities that you can perform at home (4 from each of your Essentials classes: Art, French, Music, Guidance, Library, and Health/PE). Hopefully this gives you a chance to work on a few skills while at home.
I also posted a video on the Hope Elementary Facebook page and challenged any students to take a picture/video of themselves doing any physical activity and post it to that Facebook video in the comments section. It’s fine if you or your family doesn’t have Facebook, you could just email me instead if you want, and if it’s okay (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net). Thanks, and I hope everyone is well.
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
ATTENTION RISING 9th GRADER: High School Transition Happenings
May 13th @ 10:00 am: Students will be joined by Mr. Bode (Assistant Principal), Mr. Hart (Athletic Director), and a few current CHRHS students to discuss co-curriculuar opportunities in athletics and clubs, as well as high school life in general. Prior to this event I will send out a Google Form to help you identify questions you would like to ask during this time.
Please note that this Zoom meeting will replace your Crew meeting for that week.
May 18th (time to be determined): This year’s rising 9th graders will participate in a virtual step-up night. The proposed agenda for this event is as follows:
General Welcome from Mr. Marks, Director of Counseling
Meet and Greet (pictures of 9th-grade teachers)
Principal’s message
Words of Wisdom from current CHRHS students
Q&A
Given the virtual nature of this event, a Google Form will be sent out to students and parents prior to this event. Information/questions submitted via this form will be provided to Mr. Marks so that they may be addressed during this event.
Homeroom Preferences ASAP: If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the homeroom preference form I sent out mid-April. This information will be used as I work with the other sending school counselors to create homeroom rosters for rising 9th-graders. If you no longer have the link, please email me so I can resend it.
Lastly, If you have any questions or concerns related your transition to CHRHS in the fall, please let me know. Although we can’t meet in person, I am still here and available to support you during this time.
Be well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hello!
I hope you had a nice weekend and enjoyed the sunshine!
As usual, I will be going into school Monday morning to gather books so If any of you need something to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library by Monday morning. I can have books available for you to pick up after 10:00AM on Monday. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website
The finalists for March Madness are: The Hate U Give vs. The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Email and let me know if you would like to start the Bullet Journal Club again. I’ve talked to a few of you who have been doing some cool journaling.
We will be working on some pen pal buddy activities for the last month of school so I will keep you posted on that as it develops.
Creative writing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 and will be on zoom. You have to let me know if you want to join though so I can send you an invite.
Keep reading! Reading is a muscle and so keep at it. Even 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference. And finally, remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
I am posting resources and videos on my google site that you can see on the HES Home Learning page. This is a great time to explore whatever creative interests you have. Some of you are quite the “Bob Ross” students, some of you are great knitters, and some take great photos. I’d love to see what you create. I’m happy to post your projects on my site, so others may be inspired, or just be in awe of your greatness. If you wish me not to post, let me know when you send me your project image.
The school is open on Mondays. I’m happy to get supplies for you if you need them. Let me know what you would like by Thursday, so I may get those supplies to you. I will put them out in the lobby with it clearly labeled with your name.
Lastly, I miss you all. I hope you are all staying healthy. Remember it is important to take outside breaks. Self-care is crucial. Stay well!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour à tous! I hope your first week back went well.
Have you seen the new Essentials Team Activity Checklist? You should have received a copy from your Crew teacher, but if you aren’t able to find it, please let me know and I will get it to you (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net).
Have you seen the French weekly video series, “Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pendant le week-end?”? I am making a video each weekend to share with you what I’m doing to stay busy (it’s in French and English!). There will be a new one on Tuesday on our French website (under “Messages from Madame Sisk”): https://sites.google.com/fivetowns.net/hes-home-learning/french?authuser=0
Come across any new French songs? Let me know! I’ll add them to our French page (see website above if you’d like to check out what is already there).
As a reminder, you all have DuoLingo accounts! It’s a great way to keep your French skills sharp (even just 10 minutes a day is great practice!). If you can’t seem to log in, let me know and I will send you your username and password.
I hope you are all staying well. À la semaine prochaine !
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
MS Chorus students, It is time to enjoy singing again! I miss making music with all of you. We had almost perfected Walk Through Life in February. It is available for you to sing and follow the music at the following website:
jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to Walk Through Life. fs75GbEu+70=
Enjoy!!
MS chorus students. I know you all loved singing Halleujah! This choral piece can be accessed by going to jwpepper.com/sharemusic .
The access code will take you directly to Hallelujah! fs75GbEu+70=
5/10/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde (danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Hi! This past weekend was not very nice for being outside. Hopefully you spent some time with a good book. I have been reading a lot. It’s nice to cross off books on my reading list. I also baked chocolate chip cookies and French baguettes.
I know you are missing your friends and probably bored at home. Hang in there! We are all in this together. Try to use this time to create healthy habits, such as exercising, eating healthy, and reading every day. When the going gets tough, the tough get going!
Have a great week! Let me know if I can do anything to help you.
HES Zoom Behavior Expectations
Use your real name only for a username so that you can be identified.
You will get an invite shortly before each meeting. Invites should not be shared with anyone.
Arrive on time and be prepared. The meeting will be locked shortly after it starts for safety precautions.
Attend Zoom meetings in a common shared space such as, living room or kitchen.
Use appropriate classroom language.
Use appropriate classroom behavior.
Stay on task (do not distract others)
Be respectful.
Consequences
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Parent contact
Third offense: Loss of Zoom meeting privileges
*Certain actions may warrant a second or third offense consequence automatically.
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (5/11)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (5/12)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (5/13)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews *CHRHS Co-Curricular Presentation
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)/ Schoodic Crew (Greenrose)
Thursday (5/14)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
12:30-1:00 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (5/15)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 27, The U.S. Becomes a World Power
Read sections 1-10 and complete reading notes, pgs. 246-250
Processing Activity, page 250 (optional)
Challenge: Reading Further
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 21, Micro-entrepreneurs: Women’s Role in the Development of Africa
Read Introduction and sections 1-4
Complete reading notes, pgs 196-198
TCI: Lesson 22, Nigeria: A Country of Many Cultures
Preview, page 201
Read Introduction and sections 1-4
Complete reading notes, page 202 only
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 27, Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta
Read Introduction and sections 1-9
Complete reading notes, pgs. 198-202
Processing Activity: page 203
TCI: Lesson 29, The Golden Age of Athens
Preview, page 211
Read sections 1-7 and complete reading notes, pages 212-215
Processing Activity: page 216
6th Grade Math
This Week:
Assignments are posted every Monday in Google Classroom.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Mrs. Greenrose has posted assignments and accompanying links on Google Classroom. Read the assignments carefully and follow directions. Please email her if you need help.
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 x weekly. Be prepared to share what you are reading in your LA Zoom meeting.
CommonLit - The login information is on Google Classroom. Read the assigned texts and answer the questions. Send Mrs. Greenrose an email if you need help with logging in.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
Happy Mother’s Day! What a cold and blustery weekend. We still managed to get out on the water though. We canoed about an eight mile section of the St. George River from Ayer Park in Union to Payson Park in Warren. This was my first time canoeing this river and I was really blown away by the amount of wildlife along this section. We saw eagles, hawks, ospreys, great blue herons, turkeys, cormorants, and countless ducks and songbirds. Besides the occasional wind gusts, it was a very easy paddle until the very end where we encountered some class II rapids. We had to portage over a steep embankment to get around a class III rapid with a 3ft drop that would have likely swamped our canoe.
For this week, things will be the same as always. Be sure to complete your assignments before our Zoom sessions and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you have any questions. Four more weeks! Let’s finish strong.
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
6th Grade
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Go over class notes (provided)
Read: Laws of Motion @ physics4kids.com
Watch Newton's Second Law of Motion @ youtube.com
Watch video and take mini-quiz about Newton's Second Law @ studyjams.scholastic.com
Activity: Motion and Forces Newton's Second Law
Exit slip: Newton's Second Law
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Check for understanding and go over class notes (provided)
Read: Laws of Motion
Watch Newton’s Third Law of Motion @ youtube.com
Watch video and take mini-quiz about Newton’s Third Law @ studyjams.scholatic.com
Activity: TBD
Exit slip: Newton’s Third Law
7th Grade
Simple machines check for understanding (over Zoom)
Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Electricity
Activity: Build an electromagnet
8th Grade Α
Simple machines check for understanding (over Zoom)Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Electricity
Activity: Build an electromagnet
8th Grade B
Simple machines check for understanding (over Zoom)Class notes-provided
Read Simple Machines @ ducksters.com
Work and Power Waterwheel
Class notes provided
Reading The Advantage of Machines
Activity: Build a waterwheel
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Electricity
Activity: Build an electromagnet
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net),
Mrs. Lindahl (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), and Ms. Fisher (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday May 14th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students) Make sure to have your current writing assignment up and ready when class starts.
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
Hey Middle Schoolers! I have added some activities/assignments that we would be doing if we were in school. The assignments have been added to your respective Health/PE class on Google Classroom. Most of you have checked your emails and joined the classes, but not all of you. The way that Health class has worked in the past is to build up knowledge each year, culminating in 8th grade with having four years of information (5-8th grade).
An “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” was emailed to each student/family. This document has 24 activities that you can perform at home (4 from each of your Essentials classes: Art, French, Music, Guidance, Library, and Health/PE). Hopefully this gives you a chance to work on a few skills while at home. If you finish your checklist, send one of your Essential teachers an email, including a picture or video if you want, and we’ll send you something back!
There are still tennis balls and jump ropes at school that are available for students to take.
I hope that everyone is finding ways to stay healthy and active during this time away from school. Take care!.....Mr. Payson
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
ATTENTION RISING 9th GRADERS
High School Transition REMINDERS
May 13th @ 10:00 am: This Wednesday, Mr. Bode (Assistant Principal), Mr. Hart (Athletic Director), and a few current CHRHS students will join us via Zoom to discuss co-curricular opportunities in athletics and clubs, as well as high school life in general. Please come prepared to ask questions about fall sports, sports in general, clubs, how to sign up for clubs, etc. I will send a Zoom link out to each of you just prior to this scheduled Zoom meeting -so please be on the lookout for an email from patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net this Wednesday.
May 18th (time to be determined): This year’s rising 9th graders will participate in a virtual step-up night. This event will be pre-recorded and I will be sharing the link to this event with
students/families once provided by the high school.
The proposed agenda for this event is as follows:
General Welcome from Mr. Marks, Director of Counseling
Meet and Greet (pictures of 9th-grade teachers)
Principal’s message
Words of Wisdom from current CHRHS students
Q&A
All responses received through the google form I sent out last week have been passed along to the team.
Homeroom Preferences ASAP: If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the homeroom preference form I sent out mid-April. This information will be used as I work with the other sending school counselors to create homeroom rosters for rising 9th-graders. If you no longer have the link, please email me so I can resend it.
I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday @ 10:00 am!
Be well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend!
As usual, I will be going into school Monday morning to gather books so If any of you need something to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library by Monday morning. I can have books available for you to pick up after 10:00AM on Monday. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website
I am working on my order for next year’s books so please let me know if you have read anything good or if you have heard of a new book coming out that you would like us to have.
The finalists for March Madness are: The Hate U Give vs. The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Stay tuned for next week’s winner and for the prize for the bracket closest to the winning one.
Creative writing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 on zoom. We have a great time and do some fun writing. Just remember that you have to let me know if you want to join so I can send you an invite. Here are some cool writing links that we like to visit:
Keep reading! Reading is a muscle and so keep at it. Even 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference. And finally, remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
Did you try last week’s “Upcycle Challenge”? This week’s challenge is Themed Drawing Challenge****
One thing that is important for you all to do, and many people have shared this in different ways, is to keep some sort of journal or scrapbook for this time. This is historic. I included this suggestion again on the Essential Team’s checklist because I think it is really important. As much as you think you will remember, you will forget some of the details. This journal could include things you did when you were at home, or maybe a great recipe you created.
Here is a recipe I made recently:
Flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cake
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ mini chocolate chips
Pour into a 9x5 loaf pan or a 6” round cake pan.
Bake 30-40 mins @350 degrees
It will be moist like a lighter banana bread. There were only crumbs left on the counter.
Please remember to check out my google site. I post weekly art challenges and resources. Send me pictures of what you create. I’d love to see them. I’m happy to post your creations as well, just let me know it is okay to post. HES Home Learning for Art
Let me know if you need any supplies by Thursday, and I will provide you those supplies on Monday.
Miss you all!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour !
Happy May to everyone! As the weather starts to warm up, I hope you’re finding time to get outside. I’ve been working on planting flowers and a big vegetable garden.
Have you seen the new Essentials Team Activity Checklist? Check it out at the end of this newsletter!
Have you seen the French weekly video series, “Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pendant le week-end?”? I am making a video each weekend to share with you what I’m doing to stay busy (it’s in French and English!). There are three up on our French website (under “Messages from Madame Sisk”): https://sites.google.com/fivetowns.net/hes-home-learning/french?authuser=0
Come across any new French songs? Let me know! I’ll add them to our French page (see website above if you’d like to check out what is already there).
As a reminder, you all have DuoLingo accounts. It’s an excellent way to keep your French skills sharp (even just 10 minutes a day makes a difference). If you’re unable to log in, let me know and I will send you your username and password.
If you have any questions, please reach out. Prends soin de toi (take care). À la semaine prochaine!
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
MS Chorus students, It is time to enjoy singing again! I miss making music with all of you. We had almost perfected Walk Through Life in February. It is available for you to sing and follow the music at the following website:
jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to Walk Through Life. fs75GbEu+70=
Enjoy!!
MS chorus students. I know you all loved singing Halleujah! This choral piece can be accessed by going to jwpepper.com/sharemusic .
The access code will take you directly to Hallelujah! fs75GbEu+70=
MS chorus: Enjoy singing along to songs we already learned. The procedure is the same.
Go to jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to We Can Dream, What About Us? And Larger Than Life. Here is the access code: fs75GbEu+70=
ESSENTIALS TEAM ACTIVITY CHECKLIST Grades 5-8
Weeks of May 4th-8th and May 11th-15th
Complete all the following activities by May 15th and email any of the teachers listed below when you are finished to receive a video “Congratulations!” Include a picture or video if you’d like!
Draw and/or paint something that you see outside.
Label 10 things in your home in French.
Interview a family member about a significant time in history that they lived through.
Try skills in a new sport or activity.
Ask your parents their favorite songs from when they were in MS.
Listen to it on Youtube.
Make a French dish (crêpes, poutine, etc.)
Reread your favorite book from when you were younger.
Send a note of thanks to a teacher/staff member in recognition of teacher appreciation week.
Create a journal or memory box of this time in history
Perform a rap song.
Get your hands dirty helping out around the yard.
Visit your favorite author’s website and send them a fan email.
Toss and catch an object as many times as possible in one minute. Try to beat that score.
Finish the next three levels on DuoLingo.
Make up a rhythm and play it with your hands on a table.
Perform all activities from our Fitness Tests: pushups, situps, shuttle run, distance run.
Do a puzzle.
Dust off the board games and enjoy a family game night!
Watch a flash mob on Youtube.
(ex. Ode to Joy by Beethoven)
Visibly mend a pair of jeans or a shirt that need it.
(look it up if you don’t know what it is.)
Take a moment between tasks to try one of the Brainercise activities found on Mrs. C’s page.
Learn another French greeting (hello, hi, etc.).
Go for a walk.
Wrap yourself up in a blanket and read under the stars with a flashlight.
Shelly Burcalow - shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net
Jackie Cooper - jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net
Hannah Sisk - hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net
Patricia Cochran - patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net
Liza Walsh - liza.walsh@fivetowns.net
Jeff Payson - jeff.payson@fivetowns.net
5/17/20
From the desk of Mrs. Fagonde (danielle.fagonde@fivetowns.net)
Hi! I hope you had a nice break from remote learning and were able to step away from the screens and get outside for some part of the weekend. I enjoyed playing a few rounds of golf. Golf is a sport I recently found a love for. I like it because it’s an outdoor activity, I can play with my children, and it’s an activity that requires mindfulness. It keeps me very focused, so it’s a nice break from everything.
We only have three more weeks left of remote learning. I know you are ready for it to end, but let’s persevere and finish strong. Have a great week! Let me know if I can do anything to help you.
HES Zoom Behavior Expectations
Use your real name only for a username so that you can be identified.
You will get an invite shortly before each meeting. Invites should not be shared with anyone.
Arrive on time and be prepared. The meeting will be locked shortly after it starts for safety precautions.
Attend Zoom meetings in a common shared space such as, living room or kitchen.
Use appropriate classroom language.
Use appropriate classroom behavior.
Stay on task (do not distract others)
Be respectful.
Consequences
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Parent contact
Third offense: Loss of Zoom meeting privileges
*Certain actions may warrant a second or third offense consequence automatically.
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
This Week’s Zoom Schedule
Monday (5/18)
9:00 - 10:00 - 8th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:00 - 12:30 - 6th Science (Amundsen) 7th S.S. (Morgenstern)
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th S.S. (Morgenstern)
Tuesday (5/19)
9:00 - 10:00 - 7th L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Wednesday (5/20)
9:00 - 10:00 - 6th gr. L.A. (Greenrose)
10:00 - 10:30 - Nahmakanta/ Megunticook Crews *CHRHS Co-Curricular Presentation
10:30 - 11:00 - 8th Science (Amundsen)
11:00 - 11:30 - 7th Science (Amundsen)
11:30 - 12:00 - 6th Science (Amundsen)
12:00 - 12:30 - Moosehead Crew (Doble)
12:30 - 1:00 - Pemaquid Crew (Morgenstern)/ Schoodic Crew (Greenrose)
Thursday (5/21)
9:30 - 10:00 - Book Study (Greenwood)
10:00 - 10:30 - Writing Focus (Doble)
12:30-1:00 - 6th Math (Morgenstern)
1:00 - 1:30 - Creative Writing (Walsh)
Friday (5/22)
10:00 - 10:30 - Pre-Algebra (Ha)
10:30 - 11:00 - 7th Math (Ha)
11:00 - 11:30 - Algebra 1 (Ha)
11:30 - 12:00 - 8th Math (Ha)
Zoom Logistics and Agreements:
Arrive on time and be prepared.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be in a “waiting room” until the host (teacher) begins the meeting.
Be mindful of background noise - if you are not speaking, use the mute function.
Gallery view is a great way to see everyone present. Select this feature in the upper right-hand corner.
Most of all - have fun!
From the desk of Mrs. Morgenstern (rosemary.morgenstern@fivetowns.net)
Website: https://mrsmorgen.weebly.com/
Mrs. Morgenstern is now using Google Classroom.
This week’s recommended assignments and materials are posted in Google Classroom and summarized below.
6th Grade S.S.
TCI: Lesson 28, The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
Read Introduction and sections 1-6
Complete reading notes, pgs. 254-258
Challenge: Reading Further
7th Grade S.S.
TCI: Mapping Lab: Southwest and Central Asia
Making a Mental Mappgs 215-216
Read sections 1-7 and complete pages 217-218
Complete Geography Challenges 1-3, pages 219-224
8th Grade S.S.
TCI: Unit 6 Geography Challenge
Read Setting the Stage & complete Geography Skills, pgs. 234-236
TCI: Lesson 32, Geography and the Early Development of Rome
Read sections 1-7 and complete reading notes, pages 238-239
6th Grade Math
This Week:
Assignments are posted every Monday in Google Classroom.
Please continue on your Aleks path for 60 minutes/week.
From the desk of Mrs. Greenrose (carmine.greenrose@fivetowns.net)
Mrs. Greenrose has posted assignments and accompanying links on Google Classroom. Read the assignments carefully and follow directions. Please email her if you need help.
Read a book of your choice for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 x weekly. Be prepared to share what you are reading in your LA Zoom meeting.
CommonLit - The login information is on Google Classroom. Read the assigned texts and answer the questions. Send Mrs. Greenrose an email if you need help with logging in.
From the desk of Mr. Ha (oai.ha@fivetowns.net)
All classes have either just completed a chapter or have just started a new chapter. With three weeks left, the goal is to complete one or two more. Algebra 1 students, be sure to submit your Chapter 10 answers using Google Forms by 3pm on Monday.
From the desk of Mr. Amundsen (colin.amundsen@fivetowns.net)
Mr. Amundsen posts all assignments and accompanying materials on Google Classroom.
6th Grade
Introduction to work and energy
Class discussion on Monday (Zoom) about work and energy. Notes will be provided.
Watch the three videos I assigned starting with the video called Work and Energy, then watch the videos called Kinetic and Potential Energy @ Science Wiz.
Read the attached article called What is the Definition of Work in Physics
Read the attached article called Law of Conservation of Energy Examples
Read the attached article called The Law of Conservation of Energy: A simple introduction
Potential and kinetic energy
Class discussion on Wednesday (Zoom)
Moon crater activity
Reading @ ducksters.com
7th Grade
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Introduction to electricity and magnetism @ physics4kids.com
Read: Charges @ physics4kids.com
Read: Conductors @ physics4kids.com
Video: How batteries work @ Youtube.com
Read: How do batteries work @ explainthatstuff.com
Read: Andre Marie Ampere @ famousscientists.com
Activity: electromagnet
Electrical circuits
Check for understand from previous lesson (Zoom)
Introduction to electrical circuits (notes provided)
Read: Electrical circuits @ livesceince.com
Read: Magnetic fields @ physics4kids.com
Activity: TBD
8th Grade Α
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Introduction to electricity and magnetism @ physics4kids.com
Read: Charges @ physics4kids.com
Read: Conductors @ physics4kids.com
Video: How batteries work @ Youtube.com
Read: How do batteries work @ explainthatstuff.com
Read: Andre Marie Ampere @ famousscientists.com
Activity: electromagnet
Electrical circuits
Check for understand from previous lesson (Zoom)
Introduction to electrical circuits (notes provided)
Read: Electrical circuits @ livesceince.com
Read: Magnetic fields @ physics4kids.com
Activity: TBD
8th Grade B
Electricity and magnetism
Introduction to Electricity notes provided
Read: Introduction to electricity and magnetism @ physics4kids.com
Read: Charges @ physics4kids.com
Read: Conductors @ physics4kids.com
Video: How batteries work @ Youtube.com
Read: How do batteries work @ explainthatstuff.com
Read: Andre Marie Ampere @ famousscientists.com
Activity: electromagnet
Electrical circuits
Check for understand from previous lesson (Zoom)
Introduction to electrical circuits (notes provided)
Read: Electrical circuits @ livesceince.com
Read: Magnetic fields @ physics4kids.com
Activity: TBD
From the desks of Ms. Greenwood (joanna.greenwood@fivetowns.net),
Mrs. Lindahl (kerin.lindahl@fivetowns.net), and Ms. Fisher (wenda.fisher@fivetowns.net)
ZOOM Book Study with Ms. Greenwood, Thursday May 21th at 9:30 am
From the desk of Mrs. Doble (lynne.doble@fivetowns.net)
Support: Do not hesitate to reach out if you need academic support in classes. If you complete writing assignments on Google Docs, you can easily share them with me. This allows me to communicate with you easily to give you guidance, help edit, etc.
Feel free to email me. I would be happy to Zoom, too!
Math Students should be working on ALEKS for 30 minutes a day Monday-Friday. If anyone needs help accessing the site, please email me.
Language Arts Both of these sites are free right now! Browse the books and listen:
Writing Focus Thursdays, 10-10:30 (selected students) Make sure to have your current writing assignment up and ready when class starts.
Click here for practice with grammar, punctuation, typing, and more! Again, get in touch with me if you have trouble getting on the site.
From the desk of Mr. Payson (jeff.payson@fivetowns.net)
Hey Middle Schoolers! I have added some activities/assignments that we would be doing if we were in school. The assignments have been added to your respective Health/PE class on Google Classroom. Most of you have checked your emails and joined the classes, but not all of you. The way that Health class has worked in the past is to build up knowledge each year, culminating in 8th grade with having four years of information (5-8th grade).
An “Essentials Team Activity Checklist” was emailed to each student/family. This document has 24 activities that you can perform at home (4 from each of your Essentials classes: Art, French, Music, Guidance, Library, and Health/PE). Hopefully this gives you a chance to work on a few skills while at home. If you finish your checklist, send one of your Essential teachers an email, including a picture or video if you want, and we’ll send you something back!
There are still tennis balls and jump ropes at school that are available for students to take.
I hope that everyone is finding ways to stay healthy and active during this time away from school. Take care!.....Mr. Payson
From the desk of Mrs. Cochran (patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net)
ATTENTION RISING 9th GRADERS
High School Transition REMINDERS
May 18th (time to be determined): This year’s rising 9th graders will participate in a virtual step-up night. This event will be pre-recorded and I will be sharing the link to this event with students/families once provided by the high school.
The proposed agenda for this event is as follows:
General Welcome from Mr. Marks, Director of Counseling
Meet and Greet (pictures of 9th-grade teachers)
Principal’s message
Words of Wisdom from current CHRHS students
Q&A
All responses received through the google form I sent out last week have been passed along to the team.
Homeroom Preferences ASAP: If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the homeroom preference form I sent out mid-April. This information will be used as I work with the other sending school counselors to create homeroom rosters for rising 9th-graders. If you no longer have the link, please email me so I can resend it.
Bee well and carry on! ~Mrs. C
From the desk of Mrs. Walsh (liza.walsh@fivetowns.net)
Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend!
As usual, I will be going into school Monday morning to gather books so If any of you need something to read, please email me or visit our catalog to browse what we have at the library by Monday morning. I can have books available for you to pick up after 10:00AM on Monday. If you would like to place a hold, email me for your log-in information. Here is the library website on our remote learning website: Library website
I am working on my order for next year’s books so please let me know if you have read anything good or if you have heard of a new book coming out that you would like us to have. I am reading a book called Chirp by Kate Messner about cricket farming! Camden and Rockport Libraries are both opening in the next few weeks for curbside pick-up. Here are their websites to browse the catalogs. Camden Public Library and Rockport Public Library. Also, Miss Amy at Camden hosts a weekly zoom for Maine Student Book Award finalists.
The winning book for our belated March Madness was The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas! Alden Howard is the winner with the closest bracket! Go Alden! I will be contacting you with a prize.
One thing I did this week was to make a list of five things I am really interested in curious about and I started a research project on one of them. Check out some other ideas for things to do on the checklist created by the Essentials teachers at the end of this newsletter.
Creative writing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 on zoom. Remember that you have to let me know if you want to join so I can send you an invite. Here are some cool writing links that we like to visit:
Keep reading, even 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference. And finally, remember, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
From the desk of Mrs. Cooper (jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net)
Did you try last week’s “Upcycle Challenge”? This week’s challenge is Themed Drawing Challenge****
One thing that is important for you all to do, and many people have shared this in different ways, is to keep some sort of journal or scrapbook for this time. This is historic. I included this suggestion again on the Essential Team’s checklist because I think it is really important. As much as you think you will remember, you will forget some of the details. This journal could include things you did when you were at home, or maybe a great recipe you created.
Here is a recipe I made recently:
Flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cake
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ mini chocolate chips
Pour into a 9x5 loaf pan or a 6” round cake pan.
Bake 30-40 mins @350 degrees
It will be moist like a lighter banana bread. There were only crumbs left on the counter.
Please remember to check out my google site. I post weekly art challenges and resources. Send me pictures of what you create. I’d love to see them. I’m happy to post your creations as well, just let me know it is okay to post. HES Home Learning for Art
Let me know if you need any supplies by Thursday, and I will provide you those supplies on Monday.
Miss you all!
From the desk of Madame Sisk (hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net)
Bonjour !
I hope you are all doing well and getting outside. Soon the blackflies will be gone and the days will be a bit warmer! I have been spending a lot of my free time in my vegetable and flower gardens.
Your Essentials teachers and I created a new Activity Checklist. It’s a great way to keep up your skills through short activities. Check it out at the end of this newsletter!
Have you seen the French weekly video series, “Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pendant le week-end?”? I am making a video each weekend to share with you what I’m doing to stay busy (it’s in French and English!). There are four now up on our French website (under “Messages from Madame Sisk”), and I will be adding another on Tuesday. Check them out and see if you can understand what I say! https://sites.google.com/fivetowns.net/hes-home-learning/french?authuser=0
As a reminder, you all have DuoLingo accounts. It’s an excellent way to keep your French skills sharp (10 minutes a few times a week makes a difference). If you’re unable to log in, let me know and I will send you your username and password.
If you have any questions, please reach out. Prends soin de toi (take care). À la semaine prochaine!
From the desk of Mrs. Burcalow (shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net)
Everyone should have their instrument and method book at home. I put them out on the essentials table when school closed. We are not going to be working on band music at this time.
This is a really good time to improve your skills on your instrument.
Start on exercise number 61 on page 14.
Try to do a new piece each time you practice.
Play it several times before you go on.
Don’t forget there is a fingering chart on page 46.
Good luck and happy practicing. I am excited to hear each of you play these songs when we get together again!
MS Chorus students, It is time to enjoy singing again! I miss making music with all of you. We had almost perfected Walk Through Life in February. It is available for you to sing and follow the music at the following website:
jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to Walk Through Life. fs75GbEu+70=
Enjoy!!
MS chorus students. I know you all loved singing Halleujah! This choral piece can be accessed by going to jwpepper.com/sharemusic .
The access code will take you directly to Hallelujah! fs75GbEu+70=
MS chorus: Enjoy singing along to songs we already learned. The procedure is the same.
Go to jwpepper.com/sharemusic
The access code will take you directly to We Can Dream, What About Us? And Larger Than Life. Here is the access code: fs75GbEu+70=
ESSENTIALS TEAM ACTIVITY CHECKLIST
Weeks of May 18-22 and May 25-29
Complete all the following activities by May 29th and email any of the teachers listed below when you are finished to receive a video “Congratulations!” Include a picture or video if you’d like!
Take one photo a day.
Write to a classmate in French.
Create your own alphabet. Look at morse code, Greek, and Hebrew for ideas of how different letters can look.
Perform a few “Trick Shots” using any sports equipment.
Change the lyric to a song you know.
Look up a Francophone (speaks French) country & make a local dish.
Read a book from a genre you normally don’t like.
Try out a new recipe or invent one of your own.
Create a journal or memory box of this time in history.
Do body percussion while you listen to a song.
Create a small garden. What will you choose to grow?
Create your own graphic novel inspired by one of your favorites.
Learn how to juggle. (using plastic bags to start may help)
Teach your dog the command “sit” in French (assieds-toi!).
Look up the Cello Wars on Youtube playing Star Wars.
Throw a ball over your house and have someone catch it on the other side.
Learn something new on youtube.
Create a summer bucket list collage using old magazines.
Watch the Piano Guys play Let It Go on Youtube.
Take a nature walk, and draw the objects you collect.
Take a moment between tasks to try one of the Brainercise activities found on Mrs. C’s page.
Finish the next three levels on DuoLingo.
Go for a walk.
Set up a blanket and read in the sunshine.
Shelly Burcalow - shelly.burcalow@fivetowns.net
Jackie Cooper - jackie.cooper@fivetowns.net
Hannah Sisk - hannah.sisk@fivetowns.net
Patricia Cochran - patricia.cochran@fivetowns.net
Liza Walsh - liza.walsh@fivetowns.net
Jeff Payson - jeff.payson@fivetowns.net
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