Monthly Archives: October 2020

Oct 26 2020

October 26th/27th

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Synchronous Time

We reread the story “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant and completed a note taking chart on the story vocabulary, author’s purpose, and point of view. This was done as a class and turned in by the end for credit. “Stray” analysis questions were assigned for asynchronous work and are due before next class begins.

Comprehension and Skills Test #1 on Friday (A day)/Monday (B day)

  • “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant (you can use the story to help you)
  • Author’s Purpose
  • Story Vocabulary
  • Point of View

Study your Unit 1 Vocabulary chart to prepare for this! Review the Nearpods if you want as well! All are in “Helpful Resources” folder on Schoology.

Asynchronous Work

  1. “Stray” Analysis Questions (posted on Schoology) are due before next class!!
  2. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 35 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  3. IXL – E.2 – Identify narrative point of view – must get a SmartScore of 90 for full points; Use your notes and the Nearpod posted in the “Helpful Resources” folder to help you. – due Friday @ 3:10pm
  4. Silent Read your “Good Fit” book – 20 minutes/5 days a week (100 minutes total)
  5. End of Novel One-Pager #1 – due Friday, November 13th @ 11:59 pm – must be done reading your “Good Fit” book to complete!

This week’s schedule break down

  • Monday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Tuesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Wednesday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Thursday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – A day (students have Jones)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Book Check-Out

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 22 2020

October 22nd/23rd

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Synchronous Time

We finished our Unit 1 Academic Vocabulary Chart by taking notes on Point of View. All notes can be found posted in my “Helpful Resources” folder under “Unit 1”. We then read the story “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant. We will further discuss this story and review our studied vocabulary terms on Monday/Tuesday.

Comprehension and Skills Test #1 on Wednesday (A day)/Thursday (B day)

  • “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant (you can use the story to help you)
  • Author’s Purpose
  • Story Vocabulary
  • Point of View

Study your Unit 1 Vocabulary chart to prepare for this! Review the Nearpods if you want as well! All are in “Helpful Resources” folder on Schoology.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 30 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. IXL – C.3 – Identify author’s purpose – must get a SmartScore of 90 for full points; Use your notes and the Nearpod posted in the “Helpful Resources” folder to help you. – due Friday @ 3:10pm
  3. Silent Read your “Good Fit” book – 20 minutes/5 days a week (100 minutes total)
  4. End of Novel One-Pager #1 – due Friday, November 13th @ 11:59 pm – must be done reading your “Good Fit” book to complete!

Late Work Due Date

The end of the card marking is October 30th. In order to have time to grade any late work, I WILL NOT accept any late work (missing assignments) past Monday, October 26th @ 3:10 pm.

This week’s schedule break down

  • Monday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Tuesday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Wednesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – B day (students have Peterson)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Book Check-Out

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 19 2020

October 16th/19th

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Please make sure your student is checking their student email daily. MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!!

Synchronous Time

We took notes in our notebook on Story Vocabulary to review the terms we’ve learned in the past. Notes will be posted in the “Helpful Resources” folder in Schoology on Monday afternoon.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 30 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. IXL – C.3 – Identify author’s purpose – must get a SmartScore of 90 for full points; Use your notes and the Nearpod posted in the “Helpful Resources” folder to help you. – due Friday @ 3:10pm
  3. Silent Read your “Good Fit” book – 20 minutes/5 days a week (100 minutes total)

Late Work Due Date

The end of the card marking is October 30th. In order to have time to grade any late work, I WILL NOT accept any late work (missing assignments) past Monday, October 26th @ 3:10 pm.

This week’s schedule break down

We are following the Bryant Half Day schedule during Synchronous time this week. You still have Asynchronous time on these days (except Friday which is a true half day)

  • Monday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Tuesday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Wednesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – B day (students have Peterson)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Book Check-Out

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 15 2020

October 14th/15th

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Please make sure your student is checking their student email daily. MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!!

Synchronous Time

We took notes in our notebook on Author’s Purpose and practiced using Nearpod. Notes are posted in the “Helpful Resources” folder in Schoology.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 25 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. Silent Read your “Good Fit” book – 20 minutes/5 days a week (100 minutes total)

This week’s schedule break down

We are following the Bryant Half Day schedule during Synchronous time this week. You still have Asynchronous time on these days (except Friday which is a true half day)

  • Monday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Tuesday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Wednesday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Friday – A day (students have Peterson)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Now Checking Out Books!

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 12 2020

October 12th/13th

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Please make sure your student is checking their student email daily. MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!!

Synchronous Time

We set up our notebooks today. If you missed class, you need to check out the “Helpful Resources” section of my Schoology to follow the directions on how to set your notebook up.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 25 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. Silent Read your “Good Fit” book – 20 minutes/5 days a week (100 minutes total)

School Announcements

Any boys interested in trying out for basketball, there will be a MANDATORY zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 13th @ 3 pm. Zoom meeting link will be shared on Bryant’s sports blog. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting along with students. We will discuss rules, expectations and protocol for this year’s tryouts. Any questions please contact Mr. Piche.

Please subscribe to Bryant’s Sports Blog to stay up to date! https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bryantathletics/

This week’s schedule break down

We are following the Bryant Half Day schedule during Synchronous time this week. You still have Asynchronous time on these days (except Friday which is a true half day)

  • Monday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Tuesday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Wednesday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Friday – A day (students have Peterson)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Now Checking Out Books!

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 6 2020

October 6th

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Please make sure your student is checking their student email daily. MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!!

Synchronous Time

We continued working on understanding our Lexile scores today and how to choose a “Good Fit” book.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 20 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. CommonLit Annotations – 10 or more annotations (blue/yellow/green) in the article “Raising Elephants. (This is now late, please turn in ASAP)
  3. “Raising Elephants” Writing Prompt – (this is now late, turn in ASAP)
  4. Find a “Good Fit” book and bring to class on Friday – know the Lexile!

School Announcements

Any boys interested in trying out for basketball, there will be a MANDATORY zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 13th @ 3 pm. Zoom meeting link will be shared on Bryant’s sports blog. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting along with students. We will discuss rules, expectations and protocol for this year’s tryouts. Any questions please contact Mr. Piche.

There will be a MANDATORY Zoom meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the girls swim team on Thursday, October 8th @ 3:15 pm. The Zoom meeting link is posted on the school’s sports blog. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting along with students. We will discuss team rules, expectations, and protocols for this year’s tryouts. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bailey.

Please subscribe to Bryant’s Sports Blog to stay up to date! https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bryantathletics/

Learning Labs

In-person Learning Labs begin this week. You will be contacted by your teachers if you are invited to an in-person lab. Virtual labs will continue on days when in-person labs are not in session. (FYI – Each teacher has a different lab day)

This week’s schedule break down

We are following the Bryant Half Day schedule during Synchronous time this week. You still have Asynchronous time on these days (except Friday which is a true half day)

  • Monday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Tuesday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Wednesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – B day (students have Jones) – Half day, no learning labs

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Bryant’s Library Now Checking Out Books!

Bryant is excited to start to offer curbside library service to Bryant students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm at the library window (off of Drexel). Books will be passed out to students through the library window, just like a fast food drive thru window. There will be a sign either on the window or in front of the window to show students where to go. Students would need to have no overdues or fines currently, and would need to place the book on hold using our online library catalog.  

How to Place a Book on Hold at Bryant Media Center: https://youtu.be/htT8g5y8p1U

Username: student # Password:  student #

**Students will need to hear from the librarian before coming to get the book they placed on hold. Check your email! **Any student with overdue books can turn them in at this time as well. **FYI – the library windows are off of Drexel (opposite side of the building than Cherry Hill)

Oct 5 2020

October 5th

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Please make sure your student is checking their student email daily. MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!!

Synchronous Time

We worked on understanding our Lexile scores today and how to choose a “Good Fit” book.

Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 20 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. CommonLit Annotations – 10 or more annotations (blue/yellow/green) in the article “Raising Elephants. (This is now late, please turn in ASAP)
  3. “Raising Elephants” Writing Prompt – Your final copy of this is due by TODAY, October 5th @ 3:10pm
  4. Find a “Good Fit” book and bring to class on Friday

Learning Labs

In person Learning Labs begin this week. You will be contacted by your teachers if you are invited to an in person lab. Virtual labs will continue on days when in person labs are not in session. (Each teacher has a different lab day)

This week’s schedule break down

We are following the Bryant Half Day schedule during Synchronous time this week. You still have Asynchronous time on these days (except Friday which is a true half day)

  • Monday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Tuesday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Wednesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Thursday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – B day (students have Jones)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.

Oct 1 2020

September 30th/October 1st

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Wed/Thurs Synchronous Time

We discussed the article “Raising Elephants” from CommonLit in Breakout rooms and as a class. We then began our Writing Pre-Assessment. This is graded and will allow me to see where we are at as writers so I know how to tailor my writing lessons for the year. Final draft is due in the document posted on Schoology by Monday, October 5th @ 3:10pm.

Wed/Thurs Asynchronous Work

  1. ReadTheory (5 quizzes)– log onto ReadTheory and finish the pretest so you can start your homework quizzes – 5 quizzes due Friday @ 3:10pm (you will see this as 15 total quizzes passed since Sept. 10th)
  2. CommonLit Annotations – 10 or more annotations (blue/yellow/green) in the article “Raising Elephants. (due by Friday @ 3:10pm)
  3. “Raising Elephants” Writing Prompt – Your final copy of this is due by Monday, October 5th @ 3:10pm

Learning Labs

Learning labs have started but are virtual only right now. If you are invited to learning lab, you are required to attend. My learning labs on Mon/Tues are for those who have not finished NWEA. Check your student email for my reminder!! Learning Lab Zoom Sessions are above my Schoology Zoom Room.

This week’s schedule break down

  • Monday – A day (students have Jones)
  • Tuesday – B day (students have Jones)
  • Wednesday – A day (students have Peterson)
  • Thursday – B day (students have Peterson)
  • Friday – A day (students have Jones)

Your Zoom sessions are set up in your teachers’ Schoology courses. Should you have any Tech issues during Synchronous time (AM), you need to contact the Dearborn Technology Department 313-827-8400. Shutting down your computer (closing the Chromebook or computer is NOT shutting it down) or making sure you are completely logged out of all other Google accounts on the device you are using fixes most issues.