Thursday and Friday

Hey class!

Great work today... only one more day and you're off for two weeks!

For homework tonight (Thursday):

Vocab: You have a quiz tomorrow and your WW1 due

Math: All classes have math


HOMEWORK OVER THE BREAK:

You have flocabulary work unit 2-3 to complete over work.  This is not punishment, but will allow us to get through all of the 7th/8th grade words before you leave 5th grade :).  These packets will be due the Monday you get back and there will be "Dobby Dollars" awarded for those who complete their expected work.

READ! READ! READ!!!!!!!!!! For those of you who will want to level up on their skill cards, this would be a great time to focus on reading books at your level (that you enjoy).  We will continue our one on one conferences when you all get back from break.

Literary device books -- if you did not finish and turn these in on Friday, you will need to finish these over break.

Sleep, have fun, enjoy your family and friends :).

I will miss you all over the break but I am excited for you to all spend some quality time with loved ones!  I will check our google classroom every so often, but nothing new will be due.

Love you guys, have a wonderful winter break! Be safe, be smart, have fun!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

:) HI.

Homework:

Vocab: WW1/Quiz Friday

Reading: Read 30 minutes

Math: ALL classes have math

Literacy: Your booklets are due Friday (if you don't finish, these will be homework over break).

Science: Practice your presentation (unless of course, you're done)

Have a wonderful night!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

For homework:

Vocab: WW1/Quiz Friday

Reading/writing: Literary device booklets are due Friday... Read 30 minutes

Math: All classes have homework

Geoquest is tomorrow.... study if you are taking this quiz.

Monday

Hey class!

Great work today.

For homework:

Vocab: WW1/Quiz Friday

Writing: Literary device booklets are due Friday (if you don't finish, they will be due the first day back from winter break)

Reading: Work on your skill cards/read 30 minutes
(Remember these are self paced -- the harder you work, the more potential you have to move through the card faster.)

Math: All classes except Mr. Irwin's have homework

Science: Today you added finishing touches to your work. You will start your presentations tomorrow!

Have a great day!!

Ms. Evans

Friday

Hey class!

Good work today!

You shouldn't have much homework today unless you did not finish the following:

*  Math homework from your class
*  Your science projects

I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend!

Ms. Evans :)

Thursday

Hey class!

Important things to note:

Vocab: WW14 due/Quiz tomorrow

Writing: CGQ due tomorrow, LITERARY DEVICE booklets are due NEXT FRIDAY

Reading: We will review the "Alien Planets" reading tomorrow morning

Math: All classes have homework

IF YOU HAVE GREEN SHEETS, PLEASE RETURN THEM ASAP.  WE NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR OUR CLASS PARTY NEXT FRIDAY.

Have a great night :),
Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Great work today :)!

For homework:

IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN A GREEN SHEET (CLASS PARTY NEXT FRI) OR YOUR REPORT CARD ENVELOPE, YOU MUST DO THIS ASAP!!

Vocab: WW14/Quiz Fri

Reading: Alien Planets is due Friday

Literacy: Your lit device booklet is due NEXT FRIDAY.

Math: All classes have have math except for Evans class.

Science: Your presentations are due NEXT MONDAY.

Writing: GCQ due Friday... you must respond to one classmate.

Have a great night!!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Great work today.

For homework:

Vocab: WW14/Quiz Friday

Literacy: Read for 30 minutes, study your literary devices.  You will have a quiz next week.

Writing: GCQ due Friday.  Remember to respond to your classmates as well.

Math: Irwin and Crnich have homework.  Evans class will get their tests back tomorrow to go over them and start our new module.

Have a great night!

Ms. Evans :)

Monday

Hey class!

Good work today.  Here is your homework:

Vocab: WW14 due/Quiz Friday

Literacy: You need to complete the literary device work if you didn't finish in class.  This is due tomorrow.

Writing: Your Google Classroom question (GCQ) is due Friday.

Math: All classes have homework

Reading: Read 30 minutes every night! :).

This week in rap contest: (optional)

For a shout-out on Friday, December 18, 2015, entries are due Thursday, December 10, 2015, by 6 P.M. EST.

Write a Letter Poem

This week, we covered the news of Kobe Bryant's retirement from professional basketball. To make his announcement, Bryant published a letter poem he had written titled "Dear Basketball." In the poem, he describes his love and memories for the sport in the form of a letter written to the sport itself:

    You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker dream
    And I’ll always love you for it.
    But I can’t love you obsessively for much longer.
    This season is all I have left to give.
    My heart can take the pounding
    My mind can handle the grind
    But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye.

For this week's contest, we want you to write a letter poem to an abstract or nonliving thing that you love. You can write your poem to a hobby, talent, favorite food, TV show or anything else you know and love. Whatever you choose, title your poem "Dear ___" and address the poem to that well-loved object or activity. Be sure to make your poem at least 15 lines long.

Have a great night!

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!

Great work today!

FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
REPORT CARDS GO HOME TOMORROW.  You will keep all of the contents inside of the envelope and return the envelope, signed by your parent.  Bring the envelopes back no later than Wednesday, December 9th.


For homework:

Vocab: You have WW13 due tomorrow and a quiz.  Your next cumulative exam will be over 60 words (unit 13, 14, 1, 2).  As we enter the second trimester, expectations/challenge will continue to rise.

Writing: Your GCQ is due tomorrow.  I understand some of you are having difficulty logging in.  This is the first time we have done this, so we will have to work out the kinks along the way.  No stress!

Math: All classes have homework.

Reading: Work on your skill cards!  You should be reading at least 30 minutes every night.

Have a great night :)!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday!

Hey all!

I am happy to hear that the majority of you enjoyed your long weekend -- for those of you who didn't, I know it was because you missed class :).

FOR PARENTS:
We are starting a google classroom.  This will require that students have access to a computer once a week to write their response to a question posed by me.  They will also need to respond to their classmates.   This allows students to collaborate, work on their writing/typing and think critically.  There will be a new question posted every Monday and their responses are due no later than Friday.  If this is a problem, please contact me.

This week's question:

Do you think students should get paid for having good grades and test scores?


For homework this week:

Vocab: WW13 Quiz/Friday

Writing: GCQ (Google Classroom Question) due Friday

Math: All classes have homework.

Happy Tuesday :)

Hey class!

I hope you have a relaxing six days of "vacation."  For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope it is fabulous.  For those who don't, I hope your six days of fun is wonderful.

You have no homework... UNLESS.... WW12 is not completed and you're not prepared for your cumulative exam.  Furthermore, some of you were given math (but many finished in class).

Anyways, have fun and enjoy yourself.

SEE YOU TUESDAY :).

Miss you guys/gals already.

Ms. Evans

Friday

Happy Friday!

Some quick notes...

On Monday, I won't be here, but Mrs. Woods will be.  Class will resume as normal, and you will get a new flocab word work.  It will not be due the next day, but the following Tuesday when you come back to school.

ON TUESDAY -- Wear your beaver or duck gear to show what side you are cheering for.  If you don't care, don't dress up.  If you don't have anything but want to, wear a color similar to your team.
Beavers -- orange/black  Ducks -- orange/black :) (green and yellow)

PLEASE DO THIS (not required, but encouraged).... due to me by Dec. 3rd.

Expression through Art

This week, we covered multiple stories about horrific acts of violence that were carried out by ISIS in Paris and Beirut and on a Russian airliner. Events like these can leave us with a range of emotions, opinions and questions. Your task this week is to create something in response to the recent terrorist acts in any medium you'd like. It can be a rap or a different kind of song, a poem, a drawing or different piece of art, a letter or any other means of expressing yourself. In addition to your feelings and thoughts on the events and how the world has responded so far, we also want you to include questions you have about what is happening and anything specific you'd like to know more about.

Have a happy and safe weekend :).

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Happy Thursday!

Tomorrow is Friday :)... which means you have some homework to finish up before the weekend:

Vocab: WW10/Quiz tomorrow

Reading: Work on your skill cards!

Math: All classes have homework except for my math group

Writing: Anyone who "forgot" to turn in your writing journals... they need to be turned in tomorrow.

Have a great night :).

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Good work today... here is your homework for tonight:

Vocab: WW10/Quiz Friday

Writing: Only a few of you didn't turn in your "Precepts" paper.  This was due today.

Journal Entries this week:

#8: Star rating of "Out of my Mind" and why you felt this way.

#9 If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

Math: All classes have homework

Reading: Work on your skill cards.  The harder you work, the more you will excel.

I know that a big weekend is coming up (after this weekend), but you all need to remember to stay focused in class.  Sadly, I am evil and won't repeat myself after I give directions.  Make sure you're listening :).

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

For homework tonight:

Vocab: WW10/Quiz Friday

Writing: Your precepts paper is due tomorrow with your drawing on yourself.  Remember to print TWO COPIES.  One copy will have your picture of yourself attached (on the front) and will be posted on the 5th grade board.  The second copy, will have your rough draft attached and that will be the copy I write notes on and turn back to you.

Math: All classes have homework

Reading: The more you want to level up, the harder you are working on your skill cards at home/school.

Have a great night!!

Ms. Evans :)

Monday

Hey, class!

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

NO SCHOOL ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:  Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26, Friday 27th and Monday 30th (Teacher grading day).

Homework:

Vocab: Because we spent nearly an hour in the computer lab typing your "Precepts" paper, you will not receive your new unit until tomorrow. (Unit 10).

--- If you're looking ahead, your next cumulative exam on units 10-12 will be administered on Tuesday, December 1st.

Writing: Your precepts paper is due no later than Wednesday.  You will have one more 45 minute session in the computer lab to work.  Anything not completed at that time must be finished at home.

Writing/art: Your "Wonder" style picture of yourself is also due on Wednesday and that will serve as your paper's cover page.  It will have your hand drawn picture, your name and a quote that is meaningful for you.

Math: All classes have homework

Reading: You all have your "skill card" and can work on that at ANY TIME you choose.  The harder you work, the more you will be able to level up :).

...and because we are studying space ;)

Have a great night and I will see you all tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Friday

Hey class!!

No homework this weekend unless you're not ready to type your "precepts" paper on Monday. You will only have Monday and Tuesday in the lab to type. Your final draft with "Wonder" style picture is due Wednesday.

The reading journal and writing journal prompts I gave you are not due until Thursday.  We will start our reading conferences on Monday.

Have an awesome weekend :)!!

Ms. Evans :)

Tuesday

Hey class!

Sorry about the weird posting... last Friday didn't post for some reason..

REMINDER -- YOU DO NOT HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW BUT YOU DO ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.

For tonight:

Vocab: I made a mistake and handed out WW11 this week... we will do WW10 next week :).   Either way, it's all the same.  WW11 quiz on Friday.

Writing: You will work on revising your first draft on Thursday

Math: All classes have homework.

Have a great night and please honor our veterans tomorrow (and every day).

Ms. Evans :)

Lasy Friday

Hey class!

You have no homework unless you're late with any assignments:
- WW9
- Precepts RD
- Explorer card
- Aron Ralston

For flocab contest:

Want Flocabulary to shout out your school in The Week in Rap?
Then enter...

‪‬

For a shout-out on Friday, November 20, 2015, entries are due Thursday, November 12, 2015, by 6 P.M. EST.

Design the Test

This week, we covered a story about the new SAT, the test you need to take to gain admission to college. The new SAT will debut in March with many differences from the current test. For example, the reading section will focus more on vocabulary that's useful for college or a career, and it will ask students to figure out the meanings of words in context. The math section will have more word problems than problems based on equations, and the essay will be optional. For this week's contest, we want you to design a test that you think would be the best college admissions assessment. What subjects would it test on? What format would it take — multiple choice questions, open-ended questions, an oral exam, a presentation, some combination of these or another form? How long would the test be? Send us a description of your test and if you'd like, an example question from it.

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

Monday

Hi class!

Quick note: NO school on Wednesday... but there is school Thursday and Friday.

Vocab: You will get WW10 tomorrow

Writing: Precepts first draft should be ready to peer edit tomorrow

Math: Irwin and Crnich have homework

:) Have a great night!

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Happy Thursday!!

For homework:

Writing:
* Aron Ralston work was due yesterday but many of you did not turn it in.  If you are one of those individuals, turn it in NO LATER than tomorrow.  A writing grade will be attached to this.
*  Your Precept paper (rough draft) is due tomorrow, although it's quite likely we won't work on this until Monday.  If you don't want homework over the weekend, make sure your five paragraph essay is ready for revisions by tomorrow... if it's not, you'll end up having to complete this Saturday or Sunday.

Math: all classes have homework

Vocab: WW9/Cumulative test 7-9 tomorrow.  STUDY!

Social Studies: Your unit on the natives and explorers is officially over.  Our SPACE unit is starting now :).  Tomorrow, however, we will have a fun engineering and design day project.

Have a great night :).

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

For homework tonight:

Vocab: WW9/Cumulative test on Friday

Math: All classes have homework

Writing: Your first draft of you precepts paper should be ready for peer review on Friday.

Social Studies: Test tomorrow. NO one should feel unprepared.

Hope you all have a great night!

Ms. Evans :)

Monday

Hey class!

Homework for tonight:

Vocab: WW9/cumulative test (7-9) Friday

Math: Differs by class

Social Studies: You have your cumulative test on the Explorers/Native American unit tomorrow.  We did a review in class today.  There will be essay questions on your test tomorrow too.  If you would like to prepare for those/study, they are below.  You cannot bring in pre-written essays to the test, but you can practice at home as a study strategy.

1.  Why did European explorers travel to the New World?  What were their reasons for going?

2.  Describe one of the Native American Nations.  You must include geographical location, natural resources, foods, culture and lifestyle.

3. Describe one explorer.  Include birth, sponsoring country, discovery and/or achievement, time of exploration and any interesting facts.

4.  When the explorers int he 16th and 17th centuries reached the New World, they discovered they were virtually empty.  What happened to the Native Americans?


STUDY!!!!!


FLOCAB CONTEST

Want Flocabulary to shout out your school in The Week in Rap?
Then enter...

‪‬

For a shout-out on Friday, November 13, 2015, entries are due Thursday, November 5, 2015, by 6 P.M. EST.

Heighten the Drama

This week, we covered the first game of the World Series. The 14-inning long game is now tied for the longest in World Series history. It was the Mets' first World Series in 15 years. Not only that, but there was a 4-minute blackout in the broadcast due to technical difficulties, and one of the Royals' players learned of a death in his family after the 6th inning. For this week's shout out contest, we want you to capture—and heighten—the drama of one or two of these events in writing. Become a sports announcer at the field and write up a transcript. Keep the tension high as you commentate. Be creative and keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Send us your transcript of one or two of the most dramatic moments, and if you can, record yourself and send us video or audio of your broadcast too!

Have a great night :)

Ms. Evans

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

Wednesday

Hey class!

Vocab: WW4/Quiz Friday

Writing: Your FHP should be completed by tomorrow so we can practice.  There will be time given to write out the captions for your artifacts tomorrow, however, considering how annoying the laptops were today, you might want to take it upon yourself to complete this at home as well.  Our laptops are not to be trusted.

Math: Lesson 15 homework is due tomorrow.  You will get a review tomorrow and will have your module 1 exam Friday.

Social Studies: Your codex is due this Friday.  Depending how well you use your time, I may give some time tomorrow to work on it as well.  You have a quiz on Friday over facts 9-18.

Have a nice evening :)

(A painting of Dobby done by an awesome old student of mine.  It's hard to believe it is his first time painting!!)

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Homework:

Vocab: WW4 due Fri./quiz Fri.

Writing: Your FHP final draft should be completed by Thursday.  We will work together on Thursday to write up your little captions for your artifacts. Be ready to present FRIDAY.

Math: Homework Lesson 14

Have a good rest of your day!

Ms. Evans :)

Monday

Hey class!

Vocab: WW4 due Friday/Quiz Friday

Math: Lesson 13 homework

Writing: YOUR FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR FAMILY HISTORY PAPER IS DUE THURSDAY.  YOUR PRESENTATION MUST BE READY BY FRIDAY.

Social Studies: You have a quiz on facts 9-18 this Friday.  Your codex will be due Friday as well.

Have a great day!

Ms. Evans

Friday

Hey class!

Great work today!

You have no homework UNLESS you didn't finish your math lesson 12 homework in class.

NEXT WEEK:
We will be presenting your "Family History Project" this coming Friday.  Next week, we will be spending more time finishing your writing for that project and putting together your presentation.

FAMILY HISTORY ARTIFACTS: We will be showing/presenting these items Oct. 2nd (this coming Friday)... feel free to keep your precious items at home until Friday... we have limited room in our portable.

Have a great weekend :)

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!

For tonight:

Vocab: WW3 due tomorrow and your first cumulative test is tomorrow.  I gave you a study guide on Tuesday.  It is strongly suggested that you look over that if you want to be successful :).

Writing: Today we looked at examples of autobiographies and biographies.  We noticed that usually they started with some anecdote or interesting fact to engage the reader.  Your homework tonight is to write your introduction paragraph for your family history project.

Social Studies: If you didn't finish your atlas work, it is homework for tonight.  Remember to never leave your atlas at home... or your binder for that matter :).

Math: Lesson 11 homework is due tomorrow
ALSO -- Share with your parents your mid-module test. They know it's coming home because I sent home an email :).

Have a great night and see you guys/gals tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday!

Hey class!

Some things to be aware of for tomorrow:

Vocab: Your cumulative test is approaching... study your words!  WW3 due Friday.

Social Studies: Your quiz on facts 1-8 is tomorrow.  Make sure you review them!

That's it for tonight.  Tomorrow we will look at biographies of famous people to get ideas on how to craft your essay for your family history project.

Dobby wishes you a happy Wednesday :).

Have a great evening :)

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey, class!

For homework tonight:

Math: Lesson 10 homework.  Tomorrow, we will go over your mid module review.

Vocab: You were given a cumulative exam review today.  STUDY your words!! :).  Test Friday.

Social Studies: You have your quiz on facts 1-8 this Thursday.  You will have 9-18 next Tuesday.

Family history project: We will be looking at biography's tomorrow in class to start giving students ideas on how to begin their writing.

Writing: We started our writing journals today.  One or two prompts will be given each week and checked by me on Wednesday/Thursdays.  Responses should be roughly one paragraph.  Quality over quantity :).

Todays writing prompt: "If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?"

...And because some of you had a "case of the Mondays" today...

Have a nice evening and don't procrastinate!

Ms. Evans 

Monday

Hey, class!

For tonight:

Vocab: WW3 due Friday and your first cumulative test is Friday.  You will get your word list tomorrow (but you have the green definition sheets for units 1-3 already).

Math: Lesson 9 homework is due tomorrow

Also, many of you came to school not feeling too healthy.  Make sure you're getting your rest and keeping your hands clean :).

Ms. Evans

Happy Friday

Hey class!

What a great week!

THINGS TO NOTE:

If you are on track for success, you have completed your WW2, My Life and your math homework assignment 8.

Homework:
Normally, I do not give homework on the weekends.  If you happened to have procrastinated, you will be working on your "Family History Basic Information and Artifacts" sheet.  YOU DO NOT need to bring in artifacts for Monday, you just need to have them written down and explained.

Weekly Challenge Assignment: (For entry in the Flocabulary contest)
(This will be due at the beginning of the day, next Thursday.  Submissions need to be emailed to me at chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us)

Conduct a Survey

This week, we covered a story about how one-third of US children and teens still eat fast food every day. Researchers got this number by surveying children or their parents and asking what the kids had eaten over the previous 24 hours. For this week's contest, we wantyou to design and conduct a survey. Pick a question that you want answered. Maybe you want to know how classmates feel about a certain issue, or you have an opinion about something and want to see if others agree. For example, "Do students in my class like or dislike our school uniforms?" Predict what you think the results will be, and survey your classmates. Write a paragraph summarizing your question, your prediction and your results, and explain why you think they turned out that way. If you'd like, also create a graph, chart, table or another visual representation of your results!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!

Ms Evans :)

Thursday

Hey, class!

Some things to note...

PARENTS:

Back to school night is from 6-8 today.  Parents only :).

STUDENT HOMEWORK:

Vocab: WW2 is due tomorrow... you will also have a quiz tomorrow

Math: Lesson 8 due tomorrow... mid module quiz tomorrow

Writing: My Life is due tomorrow!  YOU HAVE HAD NEARLY TWO WEEKS. NO EXTENSIONS.

Social Studies/Writing: Your "family history project" white packet is due Monday, your permission slip is due tomorrow.

Wednesday

Hey class!

Good work today!  For homework:

Math: Lesson 6 due tomorrow

Writing: My Life is due Friday

Vocab: WW2 due Friday, quiz Fri

Social Studies/Writing: Family history project yellow permission slip due Friday.  White packet due Monday

Tuesday

Hey, class!

LIBRARY WEBSITE :): https://sites.google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/mrs-calkins-bethany-litt/


Good work today... some things to be aware of for tomorrow.

Math: Lesson 5 homework is due tomorrow

Reading: We will go over what reading homework will look like tomorrow.  You will start having nightly reading homework.

Writing: Hopefully, you have started your white packet/interview for the family history project. My life is due Friday.

Social studies: We started our new unit today :).  We will use the laptops this week to conduct more research and we will also be rummaging through books to find more information.

Vocab: You will have your first cumulative test NEXT FRIDAY on units 1-3 (you will get unit three next Monday).  Make sure you are studying :).

PARENTS!  BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY FROM 6-8 PM.  I sent an email out about this as well.  Nothing too hardcore... just a way for us to meet again, chat about whatever your curious about and talk about conferences.

Happy Monday!

Hey, class!

STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

This week at a glance (This includes due dates and units of study).

Vocab: WW2 is due Friday and you will have your second quiz

Math: Module 1 -- today we learned about powers of ten and exponents.  It is my hope that you understand the relationship and pattern between multiplying/dividing numbers by 10 (and powers of ten). Homework Lesson 3 is due tomorrow!

For instance:

3.45 x 100 = 345.  Notice you move the decimal point over to the right two spots (there are two zeros in the number 100) to get your answer.


41.567 x 10^4 = 415,670. Notice you move the decimal point over to the right four spots (there are four zeros in 10,000) to get your answer.

THIS PATTERN IS THE SAME FOR DIVIDING, YOU JUST MOVE THE DECIMAL THE OPPOSITE WAY.

412.67 x 10^3 = .41267  Notice you move the decimal point over three spots (there are three zeros in 1,000) to get your answer.

Reading: You guys will finish the reading strategies this week (Contrast and contradictions, Aha moment, tough questions, memory moment, words of the wise, repetition).
We will start your reading/writing journals later this week!

Writing: My life is due this Friday! We will start crafting our essays for the family history project later this week as well.

Social Studies: We started our unit on the native americans today!

("Bee" nice to them :))

Friday :)

Hey, class!

What a fun week!  It truly has been a pleasure getting to work with you all this first week. Have a relaxing weekend filled with family and fun :).

PARENTS:

Your student took their first "Flocabulary" test.  I have stapled their pretest to their post test and I am happy to report EVERY STUDENT made great improvements.  Please have them show you their tests.

I am starting your kids on the 6th grade vocab work and they will end the year completing all of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade vocabulary (630 words).  You may ask why I am starting them on 6th grade and having them complete the 7th and 8th -- to answer, studies show a direct link between academic success and vocabulary development. :).

A quick note about homework on the weekends... rarely will I give homework on the weekends.  I understand this is a time for family, for extra curricular activities and also a time to recharge for the upcoming week.  If you feel adamant that your child do work on the weekend, they can always log on to mobymax and get more practice work there.


STUDENTS:

You do not have homework this weekend unless you did not complete your Lesson 2 math homework.

Thursday

Hey class!

Great work today.  I know that we spent two hours with math this morning, so we will continue on our second lesson in Module 1 tomorrow.  We will also go over your homework from Wednesday tomorrow as well.

PARENTS:
Today, your student was given a "placement test" for math using our new program called "Moby Max."  This is a online program similar to IXL, but better :).  Your child has their username/password written in their planners and can access this website anytime they are connected to the internet.  Please encourage your child to spend as much time on this program whenever they have free time. The more practice they get with math/reading/writing, the better they will be!  Have your student show you!

https://www.mobymax.com/or94


STUDENTS:

Homework today...

Vocab:
Your WW1 packet is due tomorrow (9/11)
You have a quiz on WW1 words tomorrow (9/11)

Writing:
Continue working on "My Life."  You will get some time during school hours, but this will be due next Friday (9/18)

Get thinking about who you are interviewing for your family history project as well.

Math:
We will review your homework (lesson 1) tomorrow and we will cover lesson 2 tomorrow as well.

Happy Wednesday!

Hi, class!

Great work today.  I am so happy we are off to such a great start this year.

For parents: 
Today we went over a new classroom routine that will happen every Tues/Thurs (fluency tracking). It is my hope that when your child is at home reading, they do take a few minutes to not only discuss what they are thinking about/learning from their book but read out loud to you as well.  This allows them to work on their oral fluency, which they will be improving this year.

For math, we will be working on our first "Module" together as a group.  This module is intended to be review and has your child master how to fluently multiply/divide decimals by 10s, 100s, 1,000s. After this module is completed, your student will be switching math classes for one that will best suite their individual needs.

For writing, it is my assumption that your child has spoken with you about the "family history project." We will work more on this in the next couple of weeks.  For this week and next, I have assigned a mini-project called "My life." The purpose is to get to know your student on a personal level (likes, goals, hopes, stressors) so I can make class relevant and fun for your student.  This project will be due next Friday (9/18).

For homework in general, please note that some assignments will be due the following day and some will be more long term in nature.  The reason for this is to allow students to work on their time management skills.  Next year, not all homework given will be due the next day.  This year, some students will have to learn the hard way (like I did when I was in 5th grade) that procrastination, although lovely at the start, really can be quite awful.  Please check in with your child to help them prioritize.  The more reinforcement they receive on how to plan their time wisely, the easier it will become.

As always, if you have questions please feel free to email me (chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us).
However, if you have questions about your student turning in homework, please always check with them first.  It is my goal that this year, your child owns their learning and becomes a self advocate.  In middle school, independence and self advocacy is key to their success.  I want them to be prepared to dominate their 6th grade year (and the years to follow :))!

For students:

HOMEWORK... EVERYONE LOVES HOMEWORK... RIGHT!?

Math: Lesson 1 homework is due tomorrow.  If you don't understand something, you MUST TRY and make a note what is confusing -- be ready to ask a question when we review the answers.

Writing:
My Life (part one and part two) is due next Friday (9/18).
Family history informative slip (parent signature) is due next Friday (9/18)
Family history interview questions (the white packet) are due Monday 9/21.

Vocabulary:
WW1 is due Friday (9/11)
First vocab quiz (over WW1 words) is on Friday (9/11)

A great first day!

Hey, class!

I had such a wonderful day with all of you!  I am looking forward to this year and all of the growth you will be making.  :).

Current read aloud: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

For homework:

Vocab: Flocab WW1 is due this Friday.  You will have a quiz on Friday as well.

Writing: Begin thinking about who you want to interview for your family history project.

RANDOM: BACK TO SCHOOL "SURVIVAL PACKET" due this Friday.

WELCOME BACK :)!!

Hey all!

Welcome back!  Take a moment to check out the tabs above to get a better idea of our schedule and the classroom culture we will work together to have.  I am SO excited to meet all of you and I hope to see you tomorrow at our "back to school" supply drop off/picnic (5:30pm-7:30pm).

Hope you are all enjoying your last few days of rest and relaxation.

Ms. Evans :)

Wednesday

Hey class :)

For homework:

Vocab: WW9/Quiz on Friday

Writing: Brainstorm completed for your letter to Mr. Griggs

Math: Irwin -Y, C- Y, Evans - Y

Social Studies: Maps completed

Have a great night!!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!


Vocab: WW9/Quiz Friday

Writing: If you didn't turn in your final draft of your letter, it needs to be ready for tomorrow. It is late.

Math: All classes have homework

Social Studies: Be ready to have your map checked off for tomorrow...

Have a great night :)

Ms. Evans

Monday!

Hey class!  Great work today... here's the week at a glance:

Vocab: WW9 is due Friday and you will have a quiz Friday as well.  Next week you will have a cumulative exam on unit 7-10.

Writing: Your final draft of your letter (incorporating ethos, pathos and logos) is due, color coded by tomorrow.  You must attach your rough draft to your final draft.

Literacy: Your literary device/ figurative language books are due this Friday.  NO EXCEPTIONS! You've had plenty of time to make a polished product.

Math: All classes have homework.

Social Studies: Your final draft of your map is due tomorrow.

Reading:  There will be no reading reflections this week -- there is a lot we need to get done this week and this may result in a heavier homework load.  Make sure you're using your time wisely in class :).

RANDOM NOTES: We will be having our Valentine's celebration this Friday from 11:25-12:25.  Purchasing valentines is not a requirement, but if you chose to participate in buying valentines for your classmates, please include everyone.  This is a day to include others and make them feel good -- not exclude or embarrass :).  If your parents would like to donate a few dollars to the class party, the money will be given to Mrs. Bennett, as she has purchased all materials/goodies for the party.

Have a nice night :).

Ms. Evans

Tuesday!

Hey class!

For homework this week:

Vocab: WW7 Quiz/Work due Friday

Reading: Two RR by Friday

Writing: Your literary device booklet is due Feb. 13 (Friday). Your test on these devices will be next Tuesday, Feb. 3.  You need to study for this!  We are moving on to our argumentative writing unit, so less emphasis will be placed on these devices in class...

Math: Evans - Lesson 2, Crnich- Lesson 16, Irwin - Lesson 12.

Science: You and your partner(s) will test out your tape hypothesis tomorrow (hopefully).  You should have clear procedures written and ready to follow for tomorrow.  We will finish this experiment by Thursday/Friday and start our social studies unit on Friday/Monday.