Friday Fun Day!

Hey class!


Great work today!  I am glad you all enjoyed our special visitor.  I know Dobby loved it!

For homework:

NO HOMEWORK :) UNLESS YOU DIDN'T FINISH YOUR EXPLORER CARD!

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends... and for those of you who celebrate Halloween... Happy Halloween!

BE SMART. BE SAFE. HAVE FUN.

:) Ms. Evans (and Dobby)

Thursday

Happy Friday Eve, class!

For homework:

Vocab: WW8/Quiz tomorrow

Math: Differs by class

Writing: Your journal entries are due tomorrow, precepts introduction paragraph should be written.

Social Studies: Tomorrow is your last day in class to work on your explorers card. These projects are due Friday.

Have a great night :)!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Great work today :).

For homework:

Vocab: WW8/Quiz Friday

Math: Differs by class

Writing: Journal Entry due Friday

Social Studies: Explorer cards will be due MONDAY.  Monday we will have a review and on Tuesday you will take your cumulative test on this unit.  That will include the 28 facts, in depth analysis of your assigned tribe (codex) and assigned explorer (explorer card).  This exam will be difficult if you do not study.  Review materials now.  Monday's review will be fun but also very difficult if you come in unprepared.

I hope you all have a wonderful day :).

Dobby says "Happy Wednesday"

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Great work today, although several of you had issues with chattiness/ remembering how to behave as a student... Get it together, people :).

PARENTS: Students have been given back their last cumulative test (4-6), WW7 quiz, and codex this week.  Please have them share these items with you.  For conferences, I will have no new information to share with you.  It is simply just a time for us to meet and for you to voice any comments/concerns.


STUDENTS:

Something cool (Mrs. Xanthos shared this with me to show you all... since she just visited the class to teach you about NW Coast Art):

http://geekologie.com/2014/10/star-wars-in-the-style-of-northwest-coas.php


HALLOWEEN "HAUNTED HALLWAY" VOLUNTEERS:
Step 1:
http://www.helpcounterweb.com/ci/signup/12652a93068

Step 2:
NEW VOLUNTEER: www.helpcounterweb.com/welcome/?en=116266560
EXISTING VOLUNTEER: www.helpcounterweb.com/ci/volunteer 


For homework:

Vocab: You took your WW7 quiz today and were given your new set of words.  WW8/quiz this Friday.  You will have your next cumulative test next Friday.

Math: Differs by class

Social Studies: Explorers cards are due Friday. You will have your unit test on Monday.  We will review on this Friday.

Have a nice night :)

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hi class!

It was great to be back.  I missed you all over the long weekend.

Today, our counselor, Julie Stroinski, came in to discuss option schools.  As you are all aware, these schools all have a "specialization" and must be applied for.  Filling out an application does not mean you are guaranteed acceptance.  Unfortunately, these option schools have a lottery system.  If your child is passionate about any of these schools, please check out the district website to attend open houses and fill out an application.  JANUARY 5TH IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx


This week's "Week in Rap" challenge (I muse have this typed and submitted to me by this Thursday)

Weather Warnings

This week, we covered two stories about a complex weather pattern known as El Niño. The recent flooding on the West Coast and the continued drought in Ethiopia are results of El Niño conditions. For this week's shout out contest, we want you to research these or other dangers of El Niño. Then, create a PSA, or Public Service Announcement. Your PSA could be a commercial, billboard, radio ad or anything that can get people's attention. Be creative as you warn the public and offer advice for how to prepare.

HOMEWORK

Vocab: We didn't get time today to start your WW8.  You will begin this tomorrow.

Math: Differs by class

Writing: We will start your first draft for your precepts paper tomorrow.

Monday-Wednesday

Hi class!

Great work today and I am sure you will have another two great days with Mrs. Woods.

Here is your week at a glance.
YOU HAVE NO SCHOOL THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.

Vocab: WW7 is due Monday when you return back to school

Writing: Your outline is due Monday when you return (so we can start your first draft)

Math: Differs per class


Have an awesome short week of school.  If you guys need anything, I will have my phone/email, so don't hesitate to contact me.

See you next week :).

Ms. Evans

Friday

Hey class!

Great work today... I would LOVE for all of you to take on this challenge... email me your responses.

chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us

FLOCABULARY CHALLENGE:

For a shout-out on Friday, October 30, 2015, entries are due Thursday, October 22, 2015, by 6 P.M. EST.

Join the Debate

This week, we covered the first Democratic presidential debate. On Tuesday night, the five Democratic candidates for president discussed their opinions on issues like gun control and global climate change. For this week's shout out contest, we want to hear from you. Send us a question that you'd like to see any or all of the candidates for either party debate. Then, imagine you're running for president and are part of a debate. How would you answer this question? Send us your question and your response!

Note: Students, your teachers must submit for you. Any video submissions should be horizontal.

Also, NO homework this weekend unless you are late with any work.

Hope you all have a great weekend with family and friends :).

Ms. Evans

Friday Eve

Hey class!

For homework:

Vocab: WW6/Cumulative tomorrow

Math: All classes have homework

Social Studies: Atlas work #5

Writing: Journal prompts due tomorrow

Have a great night!!

Ms. Evans :)

Wednesday

Hey class!

For homework:

Vocab: Be prepared for your cumulative test on Friday.  We will do another quick review tomorrow morning.

Writing: Your two journal prompts are due Friday.

Math: You all have homework :).

Dobby wishes you a happy Wednesday filled with laughter.

See you guys tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Kim Kissinger, Jennifer Hull

V

Tuesday

Hey class!

Great day today.  Some things to note:

Vocab: WW6 due/Cumulative Friday

Writing: You will get your journal assignments tomorrow

Math: Homework depends on your class

Social Studies: You will be assigned an explorer tomorrow :)

We finished our read aloud book today.  We will read the added chapter tomorrow before moving on to our next book.  Chat with your parents about your thoughts on Wonder.

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hey class!

Some things to note for this week:

Vocab: WW6 due Friday.  YOU WILL HAVE A CUMULATIVE TEST ON UNITS 4-6 FRIDAY.  I will give you a study guide tomorrow.

Social Studies: Many of you did not perform as you had hoped on your last quiz.  Please do not get down on yourself -- rather, correct your tests using your notes and study.  If you prove to me that you understand the content by the cumulative exam (I will give you a study guide when we get closer to that test), I will not count these scores.

"Age of Discovery Graphic Organizer" is due tomorrow as well.  If you followed along with the reading/highlighting done in class, this should take you only a few moments.

Writing: I will give you your journal prompts on Wednesday. We will start your first formal five paragraph essay at the end of this week.

Math: differs depending on your class.

Have a great night :)!

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!

Great work today!

If you are on track with everything, you have no homework EXCEPT for math.

We had some really great conversation about earthquakes today from our literacy work this morning. Here are some other resources we tapped into.

http://koin.com/2015/07/13/oregon-will-be-toast-when-big-earthquake-hits/

http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/jul/13-year-cascadia-study-complete-%E2%80%93-and-earthquake-risk-looms-large

Please do not think the world is ending... It's not.  Knowledge is power -- what will you do with this information? :)

Have an awesome three day weekend with your family and friends.  Good luck on any sports games/competitions and of course, GO BEAVS!!! (And Ducks too for you U of O fans :))

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Great work today :).

For your homework:

Vocab: WW5/quiz due tomorrow

Writing: Journal entry 2 and 3 due tomorrow

Math: Evans - #1, Crnich #2-3, Irwin #2

Social Studies: CODEX, Quiz 19-28 tomorrow

NO SCHOOL FOR YOU SWEET BABY CHILDREN ON FRIDAY! I KNOW YOU ARE DEVASTATED ABOUT THIS NEWS.

Rolly polly Dobby says "have a great day!"

:) Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

For homework today:

Vocab: WW5/Quiz Thursday

Math: Irwin/Crnich have homework

Writing: Journal prompts 2 and 3 are due Thursday

Social Studies: If you got an extension for your codex, it is due tomorrow.  Only one person has told me they needed more time to complete their project.

Have a great night!

Ms. Evans :)

Monday

Hey class!

Great work today... some announcements for this week:

1.  I am gone for conferences.  I apologize again if this was not made clear enough during back to school night :). An email I sent out today...

Hi, parents!

I have received a few questions regarding conferences and I want to apologize for any confusion that may be occurring, or if I was not clear.  This summer, my parents purchased plane tickets for our family to go to Disneyland for a few days for a family reunion.  Because this was done over the summer, no one had any idea that the trip would be during conferences.  I want to do my best to accommodate you/your family needs, so please let me know if the following dates are not going to work. Unfortunately, I am waiting until November for these to take place because I coach high school soccer at BHS until that month.  My boss informed me that he would set up my conference times online, but in the event it may take longer for that to happen, here is a heads up of the dates I have available.  

(All 20 minute appointments)

Nov. 9, 10 and 12... from 7am-8am and 3pm-5pm

Nov. 16-19 from 7am-8am and 3pm-5pm

Monday, Nov. 16 3:20-5pm 

If none of these dates work, of course we can schedule something different as well.  If you're linked up with class dojo, check out the website, read your emails and ask your student to see the work handed back, our meeting will provide you with no new information.  It will just be a chance for you to ask questions and express any concerns you may have.  :).

I hope you all had a restful weekend with your family :).

Respectfully,

Chelsey

2.  There is no school this Friday.  Teachers are at a conference about "Future Ready Schools."

Homework:

Vocab: WW5/Quiz due thursday

Social studies: Quiz on facts 19-28 Thursday

Math: Homework differs depending on the class you have.

Writing: You will have a journal entry for tomorrow :)

Students: I will hand back your math module 1 tests tomorrow to take home to your parents, your quiz 2 for social studies and your flocabulary quiz 4 from Friday as well.

Have a great night!!

Fun Friday!

Hey class!

What a fun day!  Thank you, students, for putting in so much hard work to complete your family history project.  It is so fun learning about your family roots and hearing you all speak with such love about your families.  Special thanks for the parents and families who made today such a success as well.

I'm happy to report you have no homework this weekend, unless you have asked for an extension on your codex (you have until next Wednesday).


Enjoy your family and friends!

Ms. Evans :)

Thursday

Hey class!

Good work today.  REMEMBER TO GIVE YOUR PARENTS THE CLASS DOJO SLIP.  THEY SHOULD BE REGISTERED ASAP!

For homework:

Vocab: WW4/quiz tomorrow

Math: You were given a review today... if you didn't finish, make sure you look over it tonight to double check you understand everything.  Your test is tomorrow.  (The review is NOT homework though.)

Writing: YOUR FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT IS DUE TOMORROW.  PRESENTATIONS ARE FROM 9-9:45.  Families are invited (but must check in with the office before walking to the portable) :).

Social Studies: Your codex on your tribe is due tomorrow.  You cannot ask for an extension tomorrow as that is not responsible.  You must ask for extensions before the due date not the day of.

We had a good laugh at this today:

See you guys/gals tomorrow :)!

Ms. Evans