Week 8/22-8/26

Last week was a whirlwind! It can be difficult getting back into the swing of things, but I think we did a FANTASTIC job. The students were busy this week writing, writing, and more writing (see the picture below of some students working hard on their essay). Ask them about the "wobble cushions" that we have in class-it seems like most students like them.

Back to School Night will be Wednesday, August 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. I am really excited to get to know each and every one of you. Please know that my door is always open to both students and parents (so is my e-mail, ha)! Grades have also been updated in Parent Portal. There are very few assignments in the gradebook, so grades can fluctuate a lot the first month.

Don't forget to get a composition book by Friday!

Monday
Reading Level Assessment (District Test)

Tuesday
Continue Reading Level Assessment (District Test)

Wednesday
AR Log Check
Digital Citizenship-Graphic Organizer and Trillion Dollar Footprint
  *Students learn that they have a digital footprint and that this information can be searched, copied and passed on, but that they can take some control based on what they post online.

Thursday
Digital Citizenship-Graphic Organizer and Rework, Reuse, Remix
  *Students expand their understanding of fair use, apply it to case studies, and create an original work of fair use.

Friday
Composition Book Check
Cyberbullying-Graphic Organizer and Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line
  *Students learn to distinguish good-natured teasing from cyberbullying.