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Friday, December 15

Good morning!


This past week in Earth Science, We completed the Biosphere unit with a poster project on invasive species and a lesson on alternative foods for the future. Students tested over this unit on Thursday.

This coming week, Students will be learning about Earth’s role in space, while we study Astronomy. There will be a station rotation for all of the unit vocabulary words. They will use hands on manipulatives and activities.

Important Dates

Important Dates:


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere individually and 

collectively affect the biosphere.


EEn. 2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability 

to live sustainably on Earth.

Essential outcomes from next week are:

EEn1.1 Explain the Earth’s role as a body in space


School Updates:


Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are:  1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, December 8

Good morning!


This past week in Earth Science, Students learned about and discussed Landfills and Solid Waste, Energy/Energy Resources, Climate Change/Global Warming through a climate change station activity, and today will begin learning about Invasive Species by doing research and creating posters. Part 2 is due today. This is a Test grade.

This coming week, Students will complete the poster assignment on Invasive Species, Ecosystem Basics, and alternative food sources for the future. We will review and have the Unit test on Thursday December 14th.


Important Dates

If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere individually and 

collectively affect the biosphere.


EEn. 2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability 

to live sustainably on Earth.


Essential outcomes for next week are: 

EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere individually and 

collectively affect the biosphere.


EEn. 2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability 

to live sustainably on Earth.



School Updates:


Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, December 1

Good morning!


This past week in Earth Science, we began our unit on the Biosphere and Human Impact. Students learned about Ocean Acidification, the Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles, Populations in our ecosystems: (including adaptations and survival), and Human impact on our ecosystems. Part 1 of the NASA Vital Signs Project was due today. Part 2 is due on Friday 12/8 (I extended the due dates)

This coming week, Students will have a quiz on Monday. They will learn about Landfills and Solid Waste, Climate Change, Energy/Energy Resources, Climate Change/Global Warming, and Invasive Species.

Important Dates

If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere individually and 

collectively affect the biosphere.


EEn. 2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability 

to live sustainably on Earth.


Essential outcomes for next week are: 

EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere individually and 

collectively affect the biosphere.


EEn. 2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability 

to live sustainably on Earth.



School Updates:

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, November 17

Good morning!

I have noticed that many students have not been turning in assignments. Please check PowerSchool periodically to see if your student owes any work. We had a catch up day yesterday, but several students still owe work.

This past week in Earth Science, we reviewed for the Atmosphere test and completed the test on Thursday.  We began the NASA Project for Quarter 2

This coming week, we will work on the NASA Vital Signs Project. No school Wednesday-Friday. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

   EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


Essential outcomes from next week are: 

All EEn Standards for the semester will be covered in the NASA Project.


School Updates:

PACK Time is going well. Please remind your student to check their calendar for assigned PACK Times each day. Students will be assigned if they have below an 80 average and/or are missing work or need test remediation/recovery.

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, November 10

Good morning!

I have noticed that many students have not been turning in assignments. Please check PowerSchool periodically to see if your student owes any work. We had a catch up day yesterday, but several students still owe work.

This past week in Earth Science, we covered Greenhouse gasses, and Climate. We began the NASA Project for Quarter 2

This coming week, we will cover Hurricanes,Climate vs Weather and Review for the Unit test. Students will continue their project.

Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


Essential outcomes from next week are: 

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


School Updates:

PACK Time is going well. Please remind your student to check their calendar for assigned PACK Times each day. Students will be assigned if they have below an 80 average and/or are missing work or need test remediation/recovery.

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, November 3

Good morning!

This past week in Earth Science, we covered El Nino/La Nina, Cyclonic Storms, and Air Masses.


This coming week, we will cover Hurricanes,Greenhouse gasses, and Climate. I will also be introducing the Quarter 2 Project.


Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


Essential outcomes from next week are: 

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


School Updates:

Report Card Night: This will be held on Thursday 11/9 from 5-7. You can come to school to pick up your child’s report card. If you would like to have a conference with your child’s teachers, you can sign up ahead of time with the teachers by contacting them to find out what times they have available. 


PACK Time is going well. Please remind your student to check their calendar for assigned PACK Times each day. Students will be assigned if they have below an 80 average and/or are missing work or need test remediation/recovery.

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, October 27

Good morning!

This past week in Earth Science, we closed out Quarter 1 and began Unit 4: Atmosphere and Weather. We will cover the layers of the atmosphere, weather, relative humidity, and El Nino and La Nina.


This coming week, we will cover El Nino/La Nina, Cyclonic Storms, Hurricanes, Air Masses, and Climate.


Important Dates


Please contact me if you would like to schedule a meeting on 11/9 for Parent/Teacher conferences.


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


Essential outcomes from next week are: 

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.


School Updates:

PACK Time is going well. Please remind your student to check their calendar for assigned PACK Times each day.

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!


Friday, October 20 

Good morning!


This past week in Earth Science, we had (today) the Unit 3 Test on Hydrology. The Quarter 1 project presentation is due today. These 2 assignments will be the last 2 for Quarter 1.

This coming week, we will close out Quarter 1 and begin Unit 4: Atmosphere and Weather. We will cover the layers of the atmosphere, weather, relative humidity, and El Nino and La Nina.


Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.3 Explain the structure and processes within the hydrosphere


  EEn.2.2 Evaluate how humans use water


Essential outcomes from next week are: 

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.6 Analyze patterns of global climate change over time.

School Updates:

PACK Time is going well. Please remind your student to check their calendar for assigned PACK Times each day.

Saturday Academy is beginning this week. The dates for Semester 1 Saturday Academy are: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

Students can make up work, complete missing work, receive help with understanding, and recover unexcused absences by attending Saturday Academy

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, October 13 

Good morning!

This past week in Earth Science, we had the Unit 3 quiz on the hydrologic cycle, rivers, and water pollution on Wednesday and have been working on projects and an essay on waterborne diseases. The Q1 project presentation which is due October 20th and is worth a test grade. 

This coming week, we will continue Unit 3 with Estuaries, differential heating, ocean currents, and thermohaline convection. There will be a review on Thursday and the last unit test for Quarter 1 on Friday.

Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.

Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.3 Explain the structure and processes within the hydrosphere


  EEn.2.2 Evaluate how humans use water


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, October 6 

Good afternoon!


This past week in Earth Science, we had the Unit 2 test over the Lithosphere. Students began their Q1 project presentation which is due October 20th. Today we began Unit 3: The Hydrosphere discussing the Hydrologic Cycle and Rivers.

This coming week, we will continue Unit 3 with Water Pollution, Glaciers, Bottled Water, and Estuaries. There will be 2 hands-on activity labs.

Important Dates


If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.3 Explain the structure and processes within the hydrosphere


  EEn.2.2 Evaluate how humans use water


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, September 29

Good afternoon!


This past week in Earth Science, we have been learning about soil, erosion/mass movement, deserts and the sahel.

This coming week, we will be reviewing for the Unit 2 test on Tuesday. We will begin Unit 3: Hydrosphere discussion and the second portion of the quarter 1 project: making a Public Service Announcement presentation about a chosen issue in our environment. 

If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.1 Explain how processes and forces affect the lithosphere.


EEn.2.2 Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere.


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, September 22

Good afternoon!


This past week in Earth Science, we have been learning about minerals, rocks, weathering/erosion and Karst landscapes.

This coming week, we will continue learning about the Earth’s crust with soil, mass movement, deserts and Sahels.

If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.1 Explain how processes and forces affect the lithosphere.

EEn.2.2 Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere.


School Updates:


More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, September 15

Good morning!


This past week in Earth Science, we finished our unit on the early Earth and Mapping

This coming week, we will move on to study a unit on minerals, rocks, mass movement, Karst, and other exciting aspects of the earths crust. 

If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:


EEn.2.1 Explain how processes and forces affect the lithosphere.

EEn.2.2 Understand how human influences impact the lithosphere.


School Updates:

Canvas Observer: Please follow the steps presented in the links below to become a Canvas Observer so you can see your child’s canvas courses.  Canvas Observer allows parents to stay informed about what is happening in their child's classes. 


More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



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