AGENDA:

1. Reviewed vocabulary from A CHRISTMAS CAROL
2. Continued watching A CHRISTMAS CAROL, pausing at the end of each scene
3. At the end of each scene, students compared what they visualized during the reading with what was seen in the movie
4. At the end of scenes 4 and 5, wrote down the lessons that Scrooge learned from his time with the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/21 ~ Final Test on A CHRISTMAS CAROL
• 1/7-9 ~ NWEA Language Usage test
• 1/15-17 ~ NWEA Reading test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/21 ~ Spirit Week: Money collected to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Passed back the AoW and got together with a small group for a quiz
2. Continued watching A CHRISTMAS CAROL, pausing at the end of each scene
3. At the end of each scene, students compared what they visualized during the reading with what was seen in the movie
4. At the end of scene 3, wrote down the lesson that Scrooge learned from his time with the Ghost of Christmas Past
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 1/7-9 ~ NWEA Language Usage test
• 1/15-17 ~ NWEA Reading test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/20-21 ~ Spirit Week: Money collected to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Discussed behavior expectations when a guest is in the classroom
2. Revealed this week’s “Good Student” nominee
3. Discussed that, when a book is made into a movie, that not every part of the book makes it into the movie
4. Began watching A CHRISTMAS CAROL, pausing at the end of each scene
5. At the end of each scene, students compared what they visualized during the reading with what was seen in the movie
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 1/7-9 ~ NWEA Language Usage test
• 1/15-17 ~ NWEA Reading test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/19-21 ~ Spirit Week: Money collected to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Nominated two more students for the “Good Student” recognition
2. Reviewed prefix flashcards with a partner in preparation for the test
3. Took the test on prefixes #16-20
4. Volunteers read the roles in scene 5 of “A Christmas Carol”
5. Students drew/colored and wrote a brief explanation about a part of the scene that they could visualize
6. Students worked to complete their work for scenes 4-6 and then turned in the assignment
7. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 1/7-9 ~ NWEA Language Usage test
• 1/15-17 ~ NWEA Reading test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/17-21 ~ Spirit Week: Money collected to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

The Student Council is sponsoring Spirit Week from December 17th through the 21st. Students are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit while also raising money to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank, which supports local families in need of food assistance.

Days with a ($) indicate that donations will be collected during first hour. At the end of the week, the first hour that has collected the most donations will win a pizza party one afternoon in January! We realize that every family’s financial situation is different so students are encouraged only to donate what they are able to. Those students who are not financially able to make a donation may still participate in the spirit day.

Monday, December 17: Sport shirt

Tuesday, December 18: Pajama Day ($)

Wednesday, December 19: Mismatch Day ($)

Thursday, December 20: Twin Day ($)

Friday, December 21: Hat Day ($)

Thank you in advance for any donation your family may be able to make! And as always, “Let’s go Falcons!”

AGENDA:

1. Reviewed prefix flashcards with a partner in preparation for tomorrow’s test
2. Discussed possible reasons why Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol”
3. Started reading and annotating the next AoW (Article of the Week) about “A Christmas Carol”
4. Volunteers read the roles in scene 5 of “A Christmas Carol”
5. Students drew/colored and wrote a brief explanation about a part of the scene that they could visualize
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. Study for prefix test [Flashcards available through link on iLearn]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/14 ~ LWC test on prefixes 16-20

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/17-21 ~ Spirit Week: Money collected to benefit the Gleaner’s Food Bank
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Completed the visualized illustrations and descriptions for scenes 1-3 and turned them in
2. Continued working on IXL [There are now 5 skills. Record sheet & link available on iLearn.]
3. Volunteers read aloud scene 4 of “A Christmas Carol”
4. Students drew/colored and wrote a brief explanation about a part of the scene that they could visualize
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/14 ~ LWC test on prefixes 16-20

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Wrote one fact learned about Charles Dickens
2. Introduced the concept of “parallel structure”
3. Practiced identifying parallel structure in given sentences on IXL [link + record sheets available on iLearn]
4. Volunteers read aloud scene 3 of “A Christmas Carol”
5. Students drew/colored and wrote a brief explanation about a part of the scene that they could visualize
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/14 ~ LWC test on prefixes 16-20

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/12 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later than usual
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Wrote review questions about the different types of sentences
2. Revealed this week’s “Good Student” nominee
3. Took notes about Charles Dickens while watching a short video
4. Volunteers read aloud scene 2 of “A Christmas Carol”
5. Students drew/colored and wrote a brief explanation about a part of the scene that they could visualize
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/14 ~ LWC test on prefixes 16-20

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/12 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later than usual
• 12/22 ~ 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am

AGENDA:

1. Nominated 2 more students for the “Good Student” recognition
2. Took additional notes on the life of a child during the Victorian Era in England
3. Volunteers read Scene 1 of “A Christmas Carol”
4. Students drew a small picture to depict what they could visualize during today’s reading
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 12/10 ~ Yearbook orders [Forms were distributed in first hour classes on 11/27]
• 12/14 ~ LWC test on prefixes 16-20

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 12/12 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later than usual
• 12/22 – 1/6 ~ NO SCHOOL: Winter Break [School resumes on 1/7]
• 1/18 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/21 ~ NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday
• 1/22 ~Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am
• 1/23 ~ Early Dismissal: Middle school released at 11:05am