Click the link to see the Parent Letter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AuCd8e7qglmdl4qh9FrCN6Lw7cN4eG8uzgWNlkzC7zE/edit
Click the link to see the slide show. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_xoSdH_w_wiU_RmiBhyykegOZXzDdW_t4fZXxCVcWEw/edit#slide=id.g5a74bfce08_1_132
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TLargM15gkpyCZ5RtJaUVHU4gI0yDvFX8Iwx0rbuqTs/edit?ts=5ee10728
Click the link to read about the assembly.
Press the link below to see the movie Mrs. Hankins made about returning her books. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iqPXlPbGcpSkfhvTkggXBXLeKRDDo5KR/view?ts=5ed118fe
Please click the link below to see more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foQuoWggSoK-jlnT3thyoeRFe0eACwxN6X5MYq7FRNg/edit?ts=5ec6e207
There will be assignments that are due after 5/29, but they will not be accepted late. Students should work on their current week assignments then once that is completed any missing work until 5/29.
There will be no live meets this week. Students should check their google classroom for assignments. An exit ticket must also be completed in ILearn for the live meets they missed and for this week’s lesson.
The new platform for live meets is BIG BLUE BUTTON all students access this through the ILEARN course for each subject. This weekend all of my math students were enrolled in a course titled “Distelrath Sixth Grade Math-2020 Remote Learning. All of the science students are already enrolled in a course called Distelrath 6th grade Science 2019-2020.
I-Learn can be accessed through the student portal on the district’s home page. Once in I learn in the upper left part of the page click on my classes for a drop down menu, then select the right course to join the class. Once in I learn click on the Big Blue Button at the top of the page under annouceements.
A new schedule is attached in the link below. We will be following the student’s schedule with live meets on Monday and Wednesday for my Math students and Tuesday Live meets for Science.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1We1Q8v9e46kz-yNfJ23-Nge6qOHmU54BfvbW_TPZkLY/edit
Stout will once again be distributing chromebooks! Every student may have their own chromebook. This means that if you already got a chromebook from Stout and you have a brother or sister who also attends Stout they may also pick up a chromebook. You must fill out the form included in this post to reserve your chromebook.
Click on the link to fill out your reservation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVmR2af74nP-nrx6JN2e48abKpSGnpcJUFJhblBm33LXum-Q/viewform
Click on the picture to go to a page with live hyperlinks
I have linked the above image to the actual google doc. Just click on the image to be taken to a live version with active hyperlinks.
I have created a screencastify of the live link. Hopefully this answers your questions. Simply click on the image and start the video.
You can reach me by phone. 827-8201 is a phone number that is linked directly to my email. If you call this number it will eventually send you to voicemail. Leave your message as well as a number to reach you. I will be returning voicemails during office hours. If neither of these times work for you include in your message what is a good time and I will see what I can do.
Here are some resources to get books on line shared with me by the Librarian.
Here is a screen shot of the flyer.
Here is a video to guide you thru opening your student email.
Here is a link to a message some of the staff put together over break. Enjoy! https://spark.adobe.com/video/pIAs2KhZ64IVD
Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you are staying safe. Spring break starts at 3:00 today. Please enjoy your time off from remote learning.
Details are still being worked out as to how the Governor’s decision to close the physical school buildings for the rest of the year will affect what is required of us. As sad as I am that I will not be able to see you in the classroom it does not mean the learning will stop. Stay tuned for more details. I will share them with you as they become available.
For now enjoy this time with your family, take advantage of the opportunity to expand your experiences, grow at little each day, challenge your comfort zone, but most of all stay safe.
What a difference ten days make. Check out the photos below to see how the plants have changed. I also added a couple of new plants as well. Hopefully everyone is getting a chance to go outside to explore and get fresh air. Make sure to check google classroom for more assignments. Stay Safe!
Here is a puzzle to try just for fun. Check Google classroom for more assignments and announcements.
Email me you answer! It is not as easy as it seems!
Congratulations to Gabriel Beauchamp for being the first student to correctly complete the puzzle!
Here is a video that was shared with me. All students should be using this resource. It is a math resource and I know the math teachers are all using it. It explains step by step how to get on, if your child is having trouble. Click on the link below the picture then once it opens click on the arrow.
Go in thru clever and work on 30 minutes of I-Ready.
Check google classroom for your next science assignment. Enjoy the pictures! I am looking forward to your responses.
Here are some more images students have submitted. Keep them coming!
Hopefully this finds everyone in good health. It is a great opportunity to spend some time with your loved ones. Health and safety is our first priority. Stay safe and do not stress! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Even though the school buildings are closed the learning does not stop! Remote learning can be exciting as well as frustrating. My goal is to make the transition to remote learning as stress free as possible. As of this post I will be assigning review activities through IXL.
I would like to be ready if this changes so I am continuing my learning also. I am currently working on the development of the I-learn class we have used previously for assessment only. I think this will link to the current google classroom we have in place. I am just discovering the power of the tool so stay tuned for more information. This may be a way to turn in assignments, watch videos, create videos and more.
I am here for you distelt@dearbornschools.org please continue to reach out through email for now.
Use IXL Sixth Grade for Science CC.1 Label parts of water cycle diagrams for review .
Continue to work on late or missing work I will be accepting late work thru 3/27.
You can review absolute value in sixth grade IXL p.4
I hope everyone is healthy and safe! The first day of chromebook distribution at Stout Middle School went very smoothly. I hope everyone in need of a Chromebook to complete their Remote Online Learning was able to pick it up today in the drive thru service or plan to tomorrow morning.
Math Students those of you working on the IXL x.1-x.6 keep up the good work! I am extending the due date for these assignments till 3/27. This will give students time to work out any kinks they are experiencing with the transition to Remote Online Learning. Please do your I-ready minutes weekly for as long as we are out of the classroom. I will continue to grade these weekly.
Science Students I have extended the due date on the virtual lab. Organism C & D have been added to the slideshow as well as some clarification of how to complete the assignment. Continue to check your email and this blog for updates about due dates, new assignments, how to turn in assignments and general information. I am working hard to make this time as stress free for you as possible. I am here for you. Let me know how I can help! Keep the emails coming. Stay safe and healthy.
You should have received at least one email from me today. Unfortunately the Email about the I-Ready and IXL was only intended for my math class.
I just sent out an email about the expectation for science this week. I have received several emails saying they can not find the post. You may have to scroll back to Monday. I have included it on the slide show posted on google classroom titled Virtual Lab. You must have adobe player to run the lab. If the link does not work use the slide show but try the link first!
A call went out about Chromebooks being loaned to students during this time. More details when they are shared with me.
Stay safe and keep checking your email and my blog!
Please check student connect and the blog daily.
Any late or missing assignments that you want me to consider for the third card marking must be completed and a photo sent to my district email distelt@dearbornschools.org by 3/20/2020.
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/LS09/LS09.html Click on the link to be taken to this glencoe virtual lab. Create table on page 77 of your ISN. Fill in the information provided in the virtual Lab. Answer the questions and classify the five organisms on page 76.
IXL x.1 to x.6 are due by friday!
Continue to work on I-ready for your assigned minutes, this week in addition to the minutes completed you must also have a passing rate of 70% for those minutes to count. I would suggest that you really watch the videos and use paper and pencil to work out the problems.
Please work on any late or missing work. You have what you need on google classroom. Depending on the directive from the Board office, we may have to suspend the current unit and move to the next one that lends itself more easily to virtual learning. Stay tuned for details as I receive them I will pass them on to you.
As of this post we have not received any directives about virtual learning. Students should continue to work on the assigned IXL assignments (x.1-x.6).
Any late or missing assignments should be completed and wait for the directive on how to turn in your assignments. Please continue to complete the regular 30-60 min of I-Ready depending upon your plan.
Google classroom is always a good source for materials if you do not have what you need at home.
All Dearborn Public Schools will be closed for students effective immediately, March 13, 2020. This is a result of Governor Whitmer’s order to close all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5.
Dearborn Public Schools spring break will take place from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Students may report on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the normal start time to pick up their belongings and school supplies.
As we begin sixth grade the transition from elementary to middle school can seem overwhelming. To help students get organized:
The first bellwork and notebook quiz retake was sent home to be signed. I have not received them all back. Ask your student to show it to you if you have not already seen it.
The second bellwork quiz will be returned tomorrow and the third one will be given in class on Friday. Have your student check google classroom to update their notebooks.
If you were unable to attend open house the Science syllabus was passed out in class today. You need to review it with your parents and bring back the bottom of the second page. It is also posted on Google Classroom if you were absent or can not find the first one given to you.
This week we are working on our summer learning and IXL in class. In addition we started discussing the 8 Mathematical Practices. If you did not complete math practice three in class you need to go to google classroom to find the slide show a copy it in to your notebook.
I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. We are off to a great start and I look forward to working with all of you this year.
Check student connect for your grade on the science test. I still have several students who were absent and have not taken the test. The test will be sent home for a signature as soon as all of the students have taken the test. If you are not happy with your grade check google classroom to see what you must do to be eligible for a retake.
The genetic Unit Science test is Monday. In addition to the information on the study guide (practice test), the test will cover all vocabulary from this unit. Information from IXL Q.7, Q.8, & Q.9 will also be tested.
IXL Q.7, Q.8, & Q.9 for sixth grade science are now past due. If you have not completed them you should this weekend. The information from them will be on test on Monday.
