AGENDA: (1) Fill in planner, (2) Answer question “Why do people read?”, (3) SSR+, (4) Selected partners to work with during the year, (5) Previewed new language review sheet, (6) Created name cards, (7) Started writing homework

HOMEWORK:  DUE 9-10-13 to be shared in class

Write about your name.  Tell how and/or why your name was chosen.  Who selected the name?  Does your name have any special meaning?

UPCOMING DATES:

9/11 ~ Late Start: School begins at 9:00

9/11 ~ PBIS assembly during 2nd hour

9/18 ~ SRI Testing!  It is critical that families discuss the importance of this assessment with their students so that they are focused and prepared to do their best.

9/19 ~ Picture Day (order forms to be sent home soon)

9/25 ~ Stout Open House

WELCOME to everyone who created a subscription over the weekend!  As I wrote in the letter, I do maintain my blog daily but the district was performing maintenance on the server on Thursday and Friday so I was unable to access the site.  Info about our Monday is coming soon…

AGENDA:  (1) Filled in planners and calendar, (2) Began SSR (sustained silent reading) routine, (3) Practiced having an effective discussion with M&M activity, (4) Discussed and tried taking notes on a topic

HOMEWORK:  (1) Bring a book to read to class, (2) Bring supplies (3-ring binder, 5 divider tabs, paper, pencils, pens)  to class by Friday

UPCOMING DATES:

9/6 ~ Core Value Assembly during 1st hour

9/9 ~ PBIS Assembly during 2nd hour

9/11 ~ Late Start: School begins at 9:00am

9/19 ~ Picture Day!

To help your student organize his/her notes, papers and hand-outs, I would like each student to have the following materials:

A 3-ring binder, either 1″ or 1 1/2″

A set of 5 divider tabs

Pencils & pens

Loose leaf notebook paper

A flash drive may also be helpful for saving work so it can be completed at home and brought back to school.

These are suggested supplies.  If your family is unable to provide these, please let me know and we will make arrangements to have them provided for your student.

AGENDA:  1) Discussed expectations, rewards and consequences; 2) Reviewed syllabus; 3) Answered questions

HOMEWORK: Bring a book to class to read

UPCOMING DATES:  9/6 ~ Core Value assembly during 1st hour

9/9 ~ PBIS assembly during 2nd hour

9/11 ~ Late Start:  School begins at 9:00am

9/9 – 9/20 ~ Test window for SRI (reading comprehension testing which will report out a grade level equivalent on the report card)  Students should be familiar with the test as it was taken in 6th grade as well.

Your first day of school as a 7th Grader at Stout Middle School is fast approaching!  Rest assured that your teachers are already here, preparing for your arrival next Tuesday.  In preparation for the BIG DAY, start going to bed and getting up at the times you will during the school year so that your body can adjust to the new schedule.  Keep reading (as I KNOW you have been all summer long)!  If you’re anxious to go shopping for new stuff for school, you can pick up some school supplies.  Suggested supplies for our English class are:

* a 3-ring binder (1″ or 1 1/2″)

* Five divider tabs

* Pencils and BLUE ink pens (While they’re on sale, pick up enough to last you through the year.)

If your family is unable to provide these items, please let me know and we will make arrangements to help you obtain them.

I am REALLY looking forward to another GREAT year at Stout!  I hope you are too!

See you on Tuesday, September 3rd!  (Now go outside and enjoy the warm, summer weather!)

Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Watch “Week in Rap” on Flocabulary and discuss, (3) Write letters [7th Gd: Letters to incoming 6th graders; 8th Gd: Letters to self -which will be mailed to the students their senior year in high school]

Homework: (1) Read for 30 minutes

This Week:

6/10 6th Grade class picnic

6/10 8th Grade pick-up/purchase yearbooks

6/11 7th Grade class picnic

6/11 6th Grade pick-up/purchase yearbooks

6/12 8th Grade ceremony rehearsal

6/12 8th Grade picnic

6/12 7th Grade pick-up/purchase yearbooks

6/13 8th Grade clap-out and Promotion Ceremony

6/13 LAST DAY of SCHOOL:  Dismissal at 11:05am

7th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Complete week 24 language review and submit, (4) Discuss reading assignment and answer questions about characters and plot, (5) Comprehension quiz, (6) Continue with reading

8th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Complete week 24 language review and submit, (4) Complete typing of research essay and works cited page

Homework: (1) Read for 30 minutes

This Week:

6/7 Annual Cedar Point trip for students previously signed up

6/10 6th Grade class picnic

6/10 8th Grade yearbooks

6/11 7th Grade class picnic

6/11 6th Grade yearbooks

6/12 8th Grade ceremony rehearsal

6/12 8th Grade picnic

6/12 7th Grade yearbooks

6/13 8th Grade clap-out and Promotion Ceremony

6/13 LAST DAY of SCHOOL:  Dismissal at 11:05am

7th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Work on week 24 language review, (4) Discuss current lit book, (5) Continue with reading assignment

8th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Work on week 24 language review, (4) Type final copy of research essay [due Thursday]

Homework: (1) Read for 30 minutes, (2) DLR, (3-7th Grade) Continue reading lit book, (3-8th grade) Complete essay typing

This Week:

6/6 ALL work for the 6th card marking is due!

6/6 LAST day to submit permission slips for grade level picnics.

6/6 7th & 8th grade locker clean out at 2:30pm.  After today, NO backpacks, bags or purses are allowed at school!

6/7 Annual Cedar Point trip for students previously signed up

7th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Continue working on week 24 language review, (4) Discuss reading assignment and answer questions, (5) Reading check quiz, (6) Continue with reading

8th Grade Agenda: (1) Fill in planners, (2) Complete creative writing, (3) Continue working on week 24 language review, (4) Discuss how to create a “Works Cited” or Bibliography page for research essay, (5) Continued with drafting or typing of essay

Homework: (1) Read for 30 minutes, (2) DLR

This Week:

6/6 ALL work for the 6th card marking is due!

6/6 LAST day to submit permission slips for grade level picnics.

6/6 7th & 8th grade locker clean out at 2:30pm.  After today, NO backpacks, bags or purses are allowed at school!

6/7 Annual Cedar Point trip for students previously signed up