AGENDA: (1) Reviewed notes from yesterday’s presentations, (2) Students continued presenting their research, (3) Audience members took notes on the different historical events, (4) Students created a journal that will be used for writing during the reading of OUT OF THE DUST, (5) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: Review for root quiz

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

3/2 ~ First quiz on roots

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

3/6 ~ Visit to Book Fair

3/14 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

3/30-4/8 ~ NO SCHOOL: Spring Break!

AGENDA: (1) Read for SSR, (2) Students started presenting their research, (3) Audience members took notes on the different historical events, (4) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

3/2 ~ First quiz on roots

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

3/6 ~ Visit to Book Fair

3/14 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

3/30-4/8 ~ NO SCHOOL: Spring Break!

AGENDA: (1) Made flash cards for 5 new roots as part of the study of prefixes, roots, & suffixes, (2) Reviewed how to use EASYBIB.COM or BIBME.ORG, (3) Continued working on presentation, (4) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: Presentation [DUE TONIGHT before 11:59pm]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

2/27 ~ Historical Event Presentation [refer to iLearn for presentation samples & rubric]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

3/14 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

3/30-4/8 ~ NO SCHOOL: Spring Break!

It’s that time of year again where students have the opportunity to nominate a teacher (or teachers) for the honor of Teacher of The Year! The following notice gives additional information:

19 Teacher of Year Applications 2018

You can also directly access the nomination form by clicking ON THIS LINK.

One of the counselors at Dearborn High shared an opportunity available only to 7th graders. This program, through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation offers:

High-achieving 7th grade students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Cooke Young Scholars will receive:

• Academic and college counseling, including college tours and visits
• Financial support for academic and extracurricular enrichment, including study abroad and internships
• A guided pathway to college success
• A community of ambitious peers and mentorship opportunities 

If you would be interested in more information for your student, click on THIS LINK to go to the Foundation’s website.

AGENDA: (1) Introduced 5 new roots as part of the study of prefixes, roots, & suffixes, (2) Checked iLearn for rubric and sample presentations, (3) Discussed use of photos, diagrams, video clips and audio links, (4) Continued working on presentation, (5) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: Presentation [DUE TOMORROW]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

2/27 ~ Historical Event Presentation [refer to iLearn for presentation samples & rubric]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

3/14 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

3/30-4/8 ~ NO SCHOOL: Spring Break!

AGENDA: (1) Read for SSR, (2) Reviewed rubric for presentation, (3) Continued with research, (4) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: If needed, work on presentation [It is due the Tuesday we return!]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

2/27 ~ Historical Event Presentation [refer to iLearn for presentation samples & rubric]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

2/19-23: NO SCHOOL / Mid-winter break

3/14 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

AGENDA: (1) Read for SSR, (2) Reviewed sheet for taking notes during research, (3) Looked at sample presentations [will be available on iLearn], (4) Continued with research, (5) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

2/16 ~ PBIS Reward Day

2/19-23: NO SCHOOL / Mid-winter break

Due to WIDA testing during 1st and 2nd hours, only 4th through 6th hours completed this agenda. 1st hour will complete the same activities tomorrow as WIDA testing will continue on Tuesday in the afternoon.

AGENDA: (1) Reviewed prefixes for today’s quiz, (2) Prefix quiz, (3) Read for SSR, (4) Answered any additional questions about the pictures or video about the Dust Bowl, (5) Selected topics for research project, (6) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: {none}

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

2/12 or 13 ~ Prefixes 1-30 review quiz

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

2/12 ~ WIDA testing during 1st & 2nd hours

2/13 ~ WIDA testing during 5th & 6th hours

2/14 ~ No One Eats Alone Day at Stout! BE SURE TO DRESS YOUR BEST!

2/16 ~ PBIS Reward Day

2/19-23: NO SCHOOL / Mid-winter break

AGENDA: (1) Reviewed prefixes for tomorrow’s quiz, (2) Read for SSR, (3) Reviewed notes from yesterday’s picture walk & video, (4) Discussed known facts about The Dust Bowl era, (5) Watched a portion of a video about The Dust Bowl [full video available on iLearn] and continued adding to notes, (6) Previewed research topics for presentation, (7) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: Study for quiz

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

2/9 ~ Prefixes 1-30 review quiz

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

2/9 ~ No One Eats Alone Day at Stout! BE SURE TO DRESS YOUR BEST!

2/12 ~ WIDA testing during 1st & 2nd hours

2/13 ~ WIDA testing during 5th & 6th hours

2/16 ~ PBIS Reward Day

2/19-23: NO SCHOOL / Mid-winter break