AGENDA: (1) Reviewed what was done in previous classes for “read to self”, (2) Discussed how we would be reading in class [SSR+], (3) Read for about 10 minutes, (4) Started reading timeline, (5) Brain Break! Rock, Paper, Scissors, Add; (6) Reviewed 4 norms posters and agreed on a set of norms, (7) Closing routine

HOMEWORK: Get suggested supplies (if unable to provide supplies, please email me)

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

9/19-23 ~ Language Arts NWEA testing

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/14 ~ Stout Open House

10/4 ~ Picture Day

AGENDA: (1) Met Mrs. Acker in the media center, (2) Checked out book(s) for SSR [which will begin on Tuesday], (3) Brain Break! Arm Stretch, (4) Discussed a new routine called a “Gallery Walk”, (5) Did a Gallery Walk with our 4 norms posters, (6) Reviewed homework requirements, (7) Closing routine

HOMEWORK: (1) Get suggested supplies (if unable to provide supplies, please email me), (2) On a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, print or draw at least one image/picture that represents something about you [images/pictures will be presented in class]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

9/19-23 ~ Language Arts NWEA testing

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/12 ~ NO SCHOOL

9/14 ~ Stout Open House

10/4 ~ Picture Day

AGENDA: (1) Reviewed “Think~Pair~Share” routine & “Respect the silence, (2) Reread notes from yesterday, (3) Wrote and shared suggestions on what other students can do/not do to support learning, (4) Brain Break: Say 21 & win!, (5) Wrote and shared what stops/prevents learning from happening, (6) Closing routine, (7) Exit ticket: select question for argumentative prewrite

HOMEWORK: (1) Get suggested supplies (if unable to provide supplies, please email me), (2) bring book to read OR bring ID card to check out books tomorrow

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

9/9 ~ Emergency contact forms & lunch forms

9/19-23 ~ Language Arts NWEA testing

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/12 ~ NO SCHOOL

9/14 ~ Stout Open House

10/4 ~ Picture Day

In an effort to create safer learning environments for all Dearborn Students, our district joined with hundreds of other schools, colleges, and businesses in pledging to take a stand against bullying and bully behavior beginning with Day 1 of the new school year.

During our opening assembly, Mr. Oke read the #Day1 Declaration stating our intentions and expectations for this year. You can read the declaration here:  #Day1 Declaration

When students returned to their classrooms after the assembly, the students read the Upstander Pledge aloud and then signed it. You can read the pledge here: #Day1 Upstander Pledge

In our ELA classroom, we will create norms that will reflect and support the intentions and expectations outlined in the declaration and pledge. Once those norms have been established, you will receive a copy and a link will be posted on this blog.

Please feel free to contact me is you have any questions or concerns at anytime throughout this school year. I look forward to working with you to help your student be successful in 7th grade!

All students should have complete schedules that list 7 periods. Any incomplete schedules need to be brought to the office for correction.

Students who would like to change classes (i.e. moving into music, AVID, computer apps) need to email either Mr. Oke (okeg@dearbornschools.org) or Mr. Tindall (tindalm@dearbornschools.org) to make the request.

Please include your name, student ID, the name of the current class & teacher, and the name of the class you would like to request.

There are VERY FEW spots open for changes to be made. Changes will only be made when it is in the student’s educational best interest. Please contact the office should you have questions or concerns.

AGENDA: (1) Assigned seats, (2) Read and discussed syllabus [link to syllabus available along the right column]

HOMEWORK: Get suggested supplies (if unable to provide supplies, please email me)

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

9/9 ~ Emergency contact forms & lunch forms

9/19-23 ~ Language Arts NWEA testing

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/12 ~ NO SCHOOL

9/14 ~ Stout Open House

10/4 ~ Picture Day

I hope everyone has had a wonderful and restful summer! I am looking forward to meeting all of you next week. Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/6 ~ First day of school: Middle school dismissed at 11:05am

9/12 ~ NO SCHOOL

9/14 ~ Middle School Open House

10/4 ~ Stout school picture day!

AGENDA: (1) Book talks, (2) Discussed people & events of 7th grade that are important, (3) Discussed goals & dreams for the next 5 years, (4) Wrote a letter to self as a high school senior, (5) Worked on Wordly Wise, (6) Two-minute countdown

HOMEWORK: 1) Book talk, if not already complete; 2) Wordly Wise [should be 3 hours total/We’ve spent at least 6 hours on it in class.]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

**Books & materials are now due back to the media center**

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

6/13-15 ~ Extra yearbooks on sale during lunch

6/14 ~ 2016-17 Stout football meeting during A/A

6/14 ~ 7th Grade Awards at 1:15pm

6/15 ~ 7th Grade Reward/Review Day

6/16 ~ LAST DAY: Students dismissed at 11:05am

AGENDA: (1) Book talks, (2) Discussed the solution to yesterday’s mystery, (3) Read a short story about bullying and a resulting fight, (4) Debated who was responsible for the end result and shared evidence supporting choices, (5) Worked on Wordly Wise, (6) Two-minute countdown

HOMEWORK: 1) Book talk, if not already complete; 2) Wordly Wise [should be 3 hours total/We’ve spent at least 6 hours on it in class.]

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

**Books & materials are now due back to the media center**

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

6/13-15 ~ Extra yearbooks on sale during lunch

6/14 ~ 2016-17 Stout football meeting during A/A

6/14 ~ 7th Grade Awards at 1:15pm

6/15 ~ 7th Grade Reward/Review Day

6/16 ~ LAST DAY: Students dismissed at 11:05am

AGENDA: (1) Book talks, (2) Discussed the terms “red herring” and “alibi”; (3) Read a short story about the theft of a brooch, (4) Debated who was guilty and shared evidence supporting choice, (5) Two-minute countdown

HOMEWORK: None

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS: 

**Books & materials are now due back to the media center**

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

6/10 ~ Yearbooks distributed in Social Studies classes

6/10 ~ Wheels Assembly

6/13-15 ~ Extra yearbooks on sale during lunch

6/14 ~ 2016-17 Stout football meeting during A/A

6/14 ~ 7th Grade Awards at 1:15pm

6/15 ~ 7th Grade Reward/Review Day

6/16 ~ LAST DAY: Students dismissed at 11:05am