Remember to keep refreshing this page today, I am posting updates throughout the Day!
Updated FriYay May 22
Remember: you can set up a meet for a group or just myself
to work on something!
Class Meeting this morning @ 11am
*Office Hours: 10:00-10:30, 1:30-2:00
Photography BY:
Avery
Ben
Charlie
fly by for first responders!
Art:
Emma
Brody
Bellame
Need:
3d drawings
Photography
Art
Above is this week's Week Peek: Please use this as a guide for your structured learning throughout the week. It is much like our regular weekly routine.
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule above.
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule above.
All previous posts and assignments are pushed down below. These are for your reference and use if you
need to catch up or check some of the online resources.
May 22 Friday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and Studies Weekly Day
Expectations for the day:
* Turn in writing assignment: Thanks...
*Check Google Classroom!
*Catch up with the Math BIM homework before taking the quiz at 9:30am.
Still missing 6 BIM 8.3.1 from yesterday! (Paige, Brody, Delilah,TJ, Pax, & Shane,)posting grades this afternoon!
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in.
See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue reaching for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "Write about what you are grateful for today and what things help you to chose joy today!" Please share a copy of this write to GC assignment. Print the the write and then be sure to share it to the recipient asap!
(Past Due) Writing Assignment: Third person write "All About Me!" Goes toward end of year evaluation, please have it done today when I check or I'll need to reach out for parent help! This will mean extra work for all of us! Thank you!
Interests, hobbies, sports, parents and social interaction...
Math:
BIM 8 Test! 9:30am.
Use the book, your notes or review the instructional videos posted below!
Please let me know if you need any help understanding a question on the test.
Please work independently!
Reading:
Reading journals with 60 minutes+. AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Art:
Share some of your drawings, photography and art for our website please!
Social Studies: Greek Mythology!
Please finish reading the article on the page below and answer some questions about this weeks theme and lesson.
Read the full newspaper and then use your notes and the article to take the online test! Test opens 11am today!
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/128106#/articles/135288
Vocab for Week 22:
fable/fabulist
mythology
peace offering
polytheism
monotheistic
PE: Get some exercise today! Let's Walk, Run, Skateboard, Golf and Mountain Bike today! Let's Go!
May 21 Thursday Math, Reading, Social Studies Catch Up Day!
Good morning class!
Today I want to call for a study hall/catch up day!
We can use today as a day to catch up, check our grades, turn in all late work, organize our to do lists, submit our about me assignments, prep for the Math BIM CH. 8 test for tomorrow, and do a lot of reading!
We will have our meeting at 11am as usual and catch up with what's going on and who is doing what. With just two weeks left before promotion, there are loose ends that we need to tie down and make sure that we do not check out too early.
Today I will be in the classroom cleaning and putting all of your desk items into bags for you. You will have an assigned time to come by the schools MPR to pick up your bag next week. At that time, please bring any library books, text books and any classroom books that you have borrowed! Please note that all books not returned now will have to be taken care of next fall before other books can be checked out. Let's get everything done now and not put it off!
Below are things that you need to do to get caught up! Please use this time wisely as report cards are being started next week and there will be no extra credit available!!!!
Expectations for the day:
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Use your time today to catch up!
* Class meet this morning @ 11am! Some of you have been skipping these and loosing participation credits. Join today, we miss you!
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
Complete and turn in your About Me Write today. If you are stuck or I see that it's not turned in today, you will be assigned to finish it with a partner student teacher.
Math:
BIM catch up! Study and prep for Chapter 8 test tomorrow.
Class meeting:
@ 11am. Use the GC and the link to join!
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today
Social Studies: Greek Mythology!
Please finish reading the article on the page below and answer some questions about this weeks theme and lesson.
Read the full newspaper by Thursday (today) while taking notes and adding vocabulary. Test opens tomorrow!
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/128106#/articles/135288
Vocab for Week 22:
fable/fabulist
mythology
peace offering
polytheism
monotheistic
Be looking for all the books that you have brought home and need to bring back to drop off at school next week!
May 20 Wednesday
Math, Reading PE & take it easy Day
Expectations for the day:
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
*Make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Great day to work on reading goals!
* Set academic and physical goals for yourself today!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
"Writing in third person, show about your family relationship and your home relationship." Remember to keep this brief and positive.
You're not being asked to share anything negative but rather how your are supported in relation to your education.
Text me if you are uncertain about something.
Remember to add what your write today to the writing assignment: "About Me." Please see assignment and instructions in GC. Due Thursday May 21.
Math:
BIM: 8.3–8.4 Quiz: Make sure to complete this this morning.
Chapter Review day! Pg 381-383 1-15https://bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1589993840033
Again, feel free to grab a math partner and work together on this! I am available as well so let me in on your Google Meet!
Keep in mind, these videos are required assignments! I want you to participate actively with these and take notes (like I had you do for me in class), and also try the examples!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzSWG6sRH0
Science:
Please make sure that these articles and quizzes are completed today!
Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Moby-Dick" of orcas? newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Writing a thank you note: newsela.com/assignment/2002184804/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Remember that this assignment is in GC and needs to be submitted! No quiz.
PE.:
Challenge yourself to do something physical today!
May 19 Tuesday
Math & Reading, Art, PE and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Check your journal entry today and make sure it has answered in complete sentences what the prompt is asking!. See dated entries below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to read a good book and reach your reading goals.
* Stay positive and helpful at home!
*Check your grades today, there are many new entries!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
Today's entry is to grease the wheels for your about me assignment! Yesterdays entry was as well! Things to think about while evaluating this school year!
"What are your attitudes and feelings about self, peers, and school?!
Explain what you're thinking and how the whole year has been for you.
As a part of our virtual promotion presentation, we would like to include one student speech from each class, as we have in past years. If you would like to be considered for a speech, please write a 200-300 word speech that speaks to your experiences as a Rio del Mar student, and share the speech with your teacher by Wednesday, May 20th. The 6th grade teachers, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Avey will review submitted speeches and choose one per class. The selected students will record a video of themselves presenting their speech, share this with Mrs. Avey, and it will be included in the final promotion presentation.
Class Meet: 11am... link in from GC.
Text if you need the code to log in from your iPad.
Math:
We've done all the lessons from Chapter 8! Time now to take a quiz! This quiz, however, you're allowed to work with a partner and see what you can learn or reinforce as you take this!
Make sure that you've looked over the chapter starting on pg. 352! Did you try drawing some of (Picture above) figures in your notes? .
BIM: 8.3–8.4 Quiz: Starts at 8:30am on: Chapter 8!
Rewatch these if you need to review.
Remember, these videos are required assignments! I want you to participate actively with these and take notes (like I had you do for me in class), and also try the examples!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzSWG6sRH0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Link for Get Epic: www.getepic.com
Only about three students have gotten logged in and started with this! Let's Go!!!
Social Studies: Greek Mythology!
Please read the article on the page below and answer some questions about this weeks theme and lesson.
Read the full newspaper by Thursday while taking notes and adding vocabulary.
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/128106#/articles/135288
Vocab for Week 22:
fable/fabulist
mythology
peace offering
polytheism
monotheistic
PE.:
Make sure today to turn off the computer and XBOX for a bit and take some time to get outdoors and do something physical! Run, bike, swim, surf (at a safe place), hike...something that will increase your heart rate and make ya sweat!?!
Explain what you're doing and how you're doing it.
May 18 Monday Math, Reading, Art, PE and Social Studies
Expectations for the day:
*Check Google Classroom to see any stream messages or assignments to be submitted.
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*three weeks left to reach for your reading goals for AR!.
* Stay patient and cool at home!
SeaHawk News: Check it out and see what's up at Rio for this week!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "What are your interests, activities and hobbies? How have you been able to sustain these during sheltering? Have you developed anything new while being home?!"
New writing assignment: "About Me." Please see assignment and instructions in GC. Due Thursday May 21.
Math:
7 students need to finish the BIM 8 quiz from last Friday! ( Thx: Aiden, Shane, Rina, Delilah, TJ, Pax and Brody!)
This week we are finishing up Chapter 8! Surface Area and Volume.
Start today by looking over the chapter Pg. 374-378 noting closely lesson 8.4 on Volumes of Rectangular Prisms! Draw some of these figures in your notes! bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1588778777584
BIM 8.4.1 Starts at 9:30am You need to finish your Friday Quiz before starting these!
Volumes YouTube lesson by JJ:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qy5Sd0iSRA
Previous VIdies Chapter 8:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Link for Get Epic: www.getepic.com
Only about three students have gotten logged in and started with this! Let's Go!!!
Social Studies: Greek Mythology!
Please read the article on the page below and answer some questions about this weeks theme and lesson.
Read the full newspaper by Thursday while taking notes and adding vocabulary.
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/128106#/articles/135288
Vocab for Week 22:
fable/fabulist
mythology
peace offering
polytheism
monotheistic
May 15 Friday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and NEWSELA Day
Expectations for the day:
* Turn in writing assignment: Thanks...
*Check Google Classroom!
*Catch up with the Math BIM homework before taking the quiz at 9:30am.
Still missing 6 BIM 8.3.1 from yesterday! (Paige, Brody, Delilah,TJ, Pax, & Shane,)posting grades this afternoon!
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in.
See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue reaching for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "Write your thank you note using the criteria from the NEWSLA article!" Please share a copy of this write to GC assignment. Print the the write and then be sure to share it to the recipient asap!
(Upcoming) Writing Assignment: Third person write called "All About Me!"
Interests, hobbies, sports, parents and social interaction...
Math:
BIM 8 quiz! 9:30am.
Use the book, your notes or review the instructional videos posted below!
Please let me know if you need any help understanding a question on the test.
Please work independently!
Reading:
Check out Getepic.com! I have sent an email for your to create an account connected to our GC. Please have your folks look for the email so they can approve and have your account activated today! Looks pretty cool, there are some books that may interest you even though most are younger levels!
Reading journals with 60 minutes+. AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Art:
Share some of your drawings, photography and art for our website please!
Science: Finish all today! Gradebook entries today!
"Moby-Dick" of orcas? Done?!newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Writing a thank you note: newsela.com/assignment/2002184804/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
This assignment will connect to your daily journal tomorrow so read it carefully and consider someone(s) you know that would really appreciate a thank you note!
PE: Get some exercise today! Let's Walk, Run, Surf, Golf and Mountain Bike!! Let's Go!
May 14 Thursday Math, Reading, and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to read a good book and reach your reading goals.
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
"Write about what your summer will look like this year. How will it be different? List some ideas that you could do to make this a special time with your family and friends!"
Math:
BIM Ch. 8.3
BIM 8.3.1 No social distancing with this HW! Grab a buddy and work through these problems. Challenge, question one another, and argue your point while working this quiz set. Use the book, online lessons, and your notes to help get your best scores!
BIM 8.3.1 Starts at 9:30 after you watch the videos assigned and take notes!www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzSWG6sRH0&t=326s
Example 3 is where JJ starts showing about Pyramids area: think bh x ½!
Class meeting:
@ 11am. Use the GC and the link to join!
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books and Novel77!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Link for Get Epic: www.getepic.com
Link for Novels77: novels77.com/280419/young-adult.html
Science:
"Moby-Dick" of orcas? Done?!newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Writing a thank you note: newsela.com/assignment/2002184804/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
This assignment will connect to your daily journal tomorrow so read it carefully and consider someone(s) you know that would really appreciate a thank you note!
All previous posts and assignments are pushed down below. These are for your reference and use if you
need to catch up or check some of the online resources.
May 13 Wednesday
Math, Reading & PE Day
Expectations for the day:
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to achieve your reading goals.
* Set goals for yourself today!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
"Write about a time that you worked on a project at home and it came out really nice! If not, what is one thing that wish that you could do to fix up your room or your home!?" Examples: build something like a raised garden, built a bird house, planted a garden, did some landscaping, painted a bedroom or something at home, helped build a fence etc...
Math:
2 students need to finish the Practice test from last Friday! I'll call parents today to set up a plan!
BIM Quiz 8.1-8.2 today: Starts anytime and is on: Surface Areas of Prisms.
From the book page 367. bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1588778777584
Use a piece of paper and share back to me when completed. Work solo!
Review video:Keep in mind, these videos are required assignments! I want you to participate actively with these and take notes (like I had you do for me in class), and also try the examples! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzSWG6sRH0
Science: Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Moby-Dick" of orcas? newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Writing a thank you note: newsela.com/assignment/2002184804/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
PE.:
Take some time to get outdoors and do something physical today!
May 12 Tuesday
Math & Reading, Art, PE and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* RAINY DAY SCHEDULE!
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to find a good place to read that book and achieve your reading goals.
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
What is something that you are really committed to? Some examples: What do you really strive to do well, whether it's doing good in school, working to earn something, being a good friend, working with animals, or pleasing your parents. There are many things that you could be doing, but pick one that you want to commit yourself to do and write about that this morning.
"What is something that you want to commit yourself to really work on right now?!
Explain what you're doing and how you're doing it.
Class Meet: 11am... link in from GC.
Math:
2 students need to finish the Practice test from last Friday! I'll call parents today to set up a plan!
We've started Chapter 8! Surface Area and Volume.
Make sure that you've looked over the chapter starting on pg. 352! Did you try drawing some of (Picture above) figures in your notes? .
BIM 8.2.1 Starts at 9:15am on: Surface Areas of Prisms. Watch this first and give it a try. Keep in mind, these videos are required assignments! I want you to participate actively with these and take notes (like I had you do for me in class), and also try the examples! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzSWG6sRH0
Please finish this morning: BIM 8.1.1 (1-6) What you learned!
BIM 8.1.2 Starts at 9:30am You need to finish your Friday Quiz before starting these!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Link for Get Epic: www.getepic.com
Only about three students have gotten logged in and started with this! Let's Go!!!
Science: Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Moby-Dick" of orcas? newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
PE.:
Make sure today to turn off the computer and XBOX for a bit and take some time to get outdoors and do something physical! Run, bike, swim, surf (at a safe place), hike...something that will increase your heart rate and make ya sweat!
May 11 Monday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
*Check Google Classroom to see any stream messages or assignments to be submitted.
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue to reach for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
* Stay proactive and awesome at home!
SeaHawk News: Check it out and see what's up at Rio for this week!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "Thinking about Jr. High next year, what are some of the things that you are expecting and looking forward to?! Is there anything that you are anxious about or not too excited about? Why?!"
There is more writing that is needed for the accelerated students that is due by this Wednesday! See Saturday post below:
Math:
6 students need to finish the Practice test from last Friday!
This week we are starting Chapter 8! Surface Area and Volume.
Start by looking over the chapter Pg. 352 and then looking closely at lesson 8.1 on 3D Figures! Try drawing some of these figures in your notes! bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1588778777584
BIM 8.1.1 (1-6) What you learned!
BIM 8.1.2 Starts at 9:30am You need to finish your Friday Quiz before starting these!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3EcGQNdMnk
Vocab:
solid
cone
cube
sphere
polyhedron
prism
polygon
face
vertices
vertex
edge
lateral faces
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Link for Get Epic: www.getepic.com
Only about three students have gotten logged in and started with this! Let's Go!!!
Science: Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Moby-Dick" of orcas? newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
May 9 Saturday
Expectations for the Accelerated Jr. High Students:
If you are wanting to go for Accelerated classes next year in Jr. High. There are a few pieces of intel that you will need to supply. The two things are listed below with instructions. The other information needed will come from MAP scores, Star Reading Grade level, the CAASP score from winter 2019, and teacher recommendation.
1.) In a Google Doc, please write a one-paragraph response to this question:
"Why are you choosing to participate in Accelerated Humanities Core 7 at Aptos Junior High in the fall?"
Please adjust the sharing settings of your document so that anyone with the link can view it. I will set up a GC for you to turn it in.
2.). Please select a piece of writing that you have already completed on Google Docs this year that represents your writing skills. Please adjust the sharing settings of their document so that anyone with the link can view it.
(Note: The writing may be on any topic and may have been through the revision process.) *
May 8 Friday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and NEWSELA Day
Expectations for the day:
* Turn in acts of kindness pics, dance videos, to Mrs. Avey! Send in clips of yourself thanking Mrs. Hoy as well! Last day!
*Check Google Classroom!
*Catch up with the Math BIM quiz work before taking the test at 9am.
Still missing 12 math reviews from yesterday! posting grades this afternoon!
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in.
See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue reaching for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "Write about yourself in third person and describe some traits, character qualities, and strengths that define you!" Please stay positive and consider things that are really interesting to you, the opportunities you take and make time for! Consider some to the positives that you've heard from friends, family and things that I have said that I see in you!
(Upcoming) Writing Assignment: Third person write called "All About Me!"
Interests, hobbies, sports, parents and social interaction...
Math:
BIM 6 Test! 9am.
Use the book, your notes or review the instructional videos posted below!
Please let me know if you need any help understanding a question on the test.
Please work independently!
Reading:
I'm working on another website called Getepic.com! I have sent an email for you to have a dress account connected to our GC. Please have your parents look for an email so they can approve and have your account activated today! Looks pretty cool!
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Art:
Share some of your drawings, photography and art for our website please!
Science:
"Moby-Dick" of orcas?
Class: Room Eighteam!
newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Take the quiz today and look for the next article to study today!
Social Studies:
Finish Week 21Studies Weekly Test 21 Greek Civilization:
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/127889
PE: Get some exercise today! Let's Surf, Golf and Mountain Bike!! Let's Go!
May 7 Thursday Math Quiz 6, Reading, and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* Continue thinking about Mothers Day coming up this Sunday! Make this a very special day for mom this year!!
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Students # 16-20 Reading Meeting Google Meet at 9am, Brody can join too. Come early leave early!
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to read a good book and reach your reading goals.
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
"Write about yourself in third person about how you're responding to not being able to go to the beach and having to stay at home!" Be honest about what you know about yourself, your thoughts, your fears, what you think may be going on, and the government's control.
ie.. "Mr. Kyle has been very patient about this pandemic but is very ready to be done and be able to get out and on with his life..."
Reading Meeting #3 Students # 16-20. 9am
Math:
BIM Ch. 6 quiz! No social distancing with this quiz! Grab a buddy and work through these problems. Challenge, question one another, and argue your point while working this quiz set. Use the book, online lessons, and your notes to help get your best score!
BIM Quiz 6.3-6.5
Course 1: CA
Problem Set: Same for all
Start: 05/07/2020 9:20AM
Class meeting:
@ 11am. Use the GC and the link to join!
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books and Novel77!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
novels77.com/280419/young-adult.html
Science:
"Moby-Dick" of orcas?
Class: Room Eighteam!
newsela.com/assignment/2002118650/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Take the quiz today and look for the next article to study today!
All previous posts and assignments are pushed down below. These are for your reference and use if you
need to catch up or check some of the online resources.
May 6 Wednesday Math review, Reading, and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* Start thinking about Mothers Day coming up this Sunday! Make something special for mom this year and start today!!
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Students # 11-15 Reading Meeting Google Meet at 9am Bellame, Brody & Ella can join too. Come early leave early!
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to read a good book and reach your reading goals.
* Stay positive and cool at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc).
"What are some ideas and ways you could really make your mom feel special this coming Sunday?!" Explain your plan!
Reading Meeting #3 Students # 11-15. 9am
Math:
BIM Ch. 6 Review Pgs.285-287 bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1588778777584
Pg. 282-283 has a quick review of reflecting points in the coordinate plane. Good stuff to know!
static.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/pe/ca/g6_06_05b.pdf
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
120 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books and Novel77!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
novels77.com/280419/young-adult.html
Science:
"Dolphin Noise!" newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Take the quiz today and look for the next article to study today!
May 5 Tuesday Happy Cinco de Mayo! & Day of the Teacher!
Math & Reading, Art, PE and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
* Check Seahawk News for this week! youtu.be/L8fa2NqI4w0
* Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
* Students # 6-10 Reading Meeting Google Meet at 9am Brady and Ella can join too. Come early leave early!
* Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
* Make time today to find a good place to read that book and achieve your reading goals.
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "What are some things that you have found out about yourself during sheltering?!" Explain how what you're finding could be beneficial later on.
Reading Meeting #2 Students # 6-10. 9am
Class Meet: 11 am link in from GC.
Math:
BIM 6.5 The Coordinate Plane Starts at 10:00 after you watch these math lessons and take notes!
Check out this video by JJ: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ieJLOfxdjU
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Science:
Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
Gate Session #2
Gate 101 2nd session with David manier today at 12:00 via google classroom/google Meet.
May 4 Monday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and Science Day
Expectations for the day:
*Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
*Students # 1-5 Reading Google Meet at 9am
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue reaching for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
* Stay positive and awesome at home!
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "What are your thoughts on the beaches being closed 11-5 this last weekend and why did they do that?!"
Math:
6.4 Absolute Value! BIM 6.4 Starts at 9:45 after you watch these math lessons and take notes!
Check out these two videos by Jeff Jacobs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARkStA-QSc
and www.youtube.com/watch?v=77kRZOOdkIw
Reading:
Reading Daily Journal:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Science: Dolphin Noise! newsela.com/assignment/2002083731/?classroom_id=4650744&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments
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May 1 Friday Math Quiz & Reading, Art, PE and Social Studies Day
Expectations for the day:
*Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their rough argument writing.
*Catch up with any Math BIM work before taking the quiz at 9am.
*Check to make sure that your journal entry has all the dates and prompts filled in. See below for all the daily prompts that should be included.
*Continue reaching for your reading goals and do your best on each AR quiz.
* Stay positive and awesome and look for ways to help your parents around the house! You know the drill, don't wait to be told or reminded, go ahead and see what needs to be done and step up! No, your folks did not tell me to say this! ;)'
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "What kinds of physical activities do you enjoy doing with your family outside of your home? Write about a special adventure that you had while you were out!"
Writing Assignment:
Submit a copy of your Writing Journal in GC by 1:59pm today!
Math:
6.1-6.3 Quiz!
Use the book, your notes or review the instructional videos posted below!
Please let me know if you need any help understanding a question on the quiz.
Please work independently!
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Link for Tumble Books!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics from your camera ie. that sunset last night!) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Finish reading week 21, underlining, taking notes etc. Do this for today and tomorrow on Greece Civilization.
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/127889
Studies Weekly Test 21 Greek Civilization:
Log into Studies Weekly and take the test 21. Fell free to use notes and your Newspaper page to answer the questions.
This is an independent test, please no sharing or helping one another!
Look for retake options if you do not do that well. Please keep learning during testing.
Due today!
PE: Get some exercise today! Let's Surf Beer Can!!
April 30 Thursday Math & Reading and Social Studies Day
Expectations for the day:
Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their rough argument writing.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). "What kinds of projects are you doing around the house? Are these things that you are just doing or are they things that Mom and Dad want to have happen?"
Math:
6.3 Fractions and Decimals on the Number Line. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoDuL67R1e0
and www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC09taczvOo
Take time to watch these videos, both are really good! take the time to try the practice problem from Math Anywhere.
Please let me know if you need any extra help after the class meeting
with BIM 6.3.1 challenge! Starts at 9:30 this morning.
Class meeting:
@ 11am. Use the GC and the link to join!
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Here's the link for Tumble Books, browse through it and you should find many books that will interest you.
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics of your painted room) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Finish reading week 21, underlining, taking notes etc. Do this for today and tomorrow on Greece Civilization.
app.studiesweekly.com/online/publications/127845/units/127889
PE: Get some exercise today!
April 29 Wednesday Math & Reading Day
Expectations for the day:
Check in with Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their Argument writing.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). - "Now that you have been doing distance learning for awhile, what do you feel about your motivations: to read, to write, to learn new concepts in math, to explore science and history? Are you more motivated or do you find it hard staying up with everything?"
Be ready on Friday to submit your writing journal in Google Classroom.
Math:
Comparing and Ordering Integers BIM 6.2 Pgs. 254-258 https://tinyurl.com/BIMpg254
ca.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/dcs_ca/tutorials/mp4/va/grade%206/chapter%209/section%202/va_ltut_6_09_02_1/va_ltut_6_09_02_1.html
ca.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/dcs_ca/tutorials/mp4/cc14/grade%206/chapter%206/section%202/14_ltut_6_06_02_2/14_ltut_6_06_02_2.html
BIM 6.2.1 work this afternoon.
Extra: Record and practice journal Page 134 tinyurl.com/RPJpg134
Reading:
120 minutes+ today
Make time for a Meet with Mr. Kyle if you want to discuss goals, points, books that you're reading, or if you just want to read a book together. Post a note in the GC Stream.
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics of your painted room) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Complete the test on Ancient Greece.
April 28 Tuesday
Expectations for the day:
Check in with Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
Write: Daily journal (Doc). No prompt. Share what's on your mind...
Math: Integers 6.1.1 BIM www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/arith-review-negative-numbers/arith-review-sub-neg-intro/v/adding-and-subtracting-negative-number-examples
Class Meet: 11am!
Read: 60 minutes+
Art: Share some pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies: Read next week's SW #21:
Writing: Writers Workshop:
Prompt for this morning:
"Share what's on your mind this morning"
Math:
CH 6.1 Lesson 1 with opposites Pgs 248-253
BIM 10.6.1 (1-10)
Khan Math- Check Sal’s lesson: www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/arith-review-negative-numbers/arith-review-sub-neg-intro/v/adding-and-subtracting-negative-number-examples
Use links while taking notes and writing questions. let me know if you want to meet and or form a
small group to get extra instruction.
BIM 10.6.1 Will be assigned later today at 10:00am! It's just a few problems for practice.
Watch the video and check your book so you get better at shape, skews and distributions.
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Here is the link called Tumble Books. Book mark it!
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Social Studies:
Finish reading, underlining, taking notes etc. Ancient Greece Quiz has been open and you should take the quiz today!
We will start the new one for this week starting this afternoon!
Art:
We need some new drawings and art pictures for our website! Share your mad skills!
April 27 Monday
LET'S GO! Good Morning Room 18 students! I'm developing the Week Peek as we speak...It will look a lot like the one above in just a few minutes.
Start with the writing prompt to add to your GC journal:
Seahawk News Apr 27: Start your week with the best news from our school!
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
"What do you think will be different when the shelter in place is lifted? What do you think will be the same?"
Math:
Finish any of last weeks BIM work!
Please submit last Friday's Quiz for chapter 10!
Focus for Math- Negative numbers. Please sign into Khan or use the link below to jump right to the objective.
Khan ink for today's Math.
www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-negative-number-topic
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write should be submitted in GC! If you did not turn it in last Friday, you should make that you #1 priority this morning and get that completed.
This week we are focusing on Writing and Reading journals. So stay consistent and keep adding those entries at the top of those docs!
Link for Argument Write instructional pages:
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Here is the link called Tumble Books.
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Social Studies:
Finish reading, underlining, taking notes etc. Ancient Greece Quiz has been open and you should take the quiz today!
We will start the new one for this week starting this afternoon!
Art:
We need some new drawings and art pictures for our website! Share your mad skills!
April 24 Friday Writers Workshop, Math & Reading Day
Expectations for the day:
Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their rough argument writing.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). Do you wear a mask outside or if you go anywhere? Are we required to wear one?
Writers Workshop:
Smooth Draft is due today by 2pm! I am looking for: a polished argument, with good punctuation, spelling, as well as transitions, organization, elaboration and an ending! Smooth draft can be a copy of your doc so you can keep the original. Remember to submit your final smooth draft by 2pm today!
Once you've receive your grade back for your rough draft and had it returned, take time to go over the writing and do some peer or parent editing. Do any fixes on your argument write and be ready to turn in today! The assignment is up on the Google Classroom!
If your copy has not been returned, ( I see three late ones in there this am) it will get back to you asap, so keep checking. Work on your original until then checking for: spelling, grammar, organization and punctuation. Be sure you have shared your Argument Write with me in Google Drive and let me know if you want me to go over it with you before todays deadline for the Final Smooth Draft.
Math:
Box and Whisker Plots BIM 10.4.Q Starts at 9am
www.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/dcs_cc2/tutorials/mp4/cc12/grade%206/chapter%205/section%206b/ltut_6_0506b_3/ltut_6_0506b_3.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nVFChsPG3g
Watch the video again before taking the quiz!
Let me know if you need any extra help with BIM 10.4.Q
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Here is another link called Tumble Books, browse through it and you should find many books that will interest you.
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics of your painted room) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Finish reading, underlining, taking notes etc. Ancient Greece Quiz will be open later today.
PE: Get some exercise today!
April 23 Thursday Writers Workshop, Math & Reading Day
Expectations for the day:
Check Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their rough argument writing.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). What is the affect of ending the shelter in place too soon?
Once you've receive your grade back for your rough draft and had it returned, take time to go over the writing and do some peer or parent editing. Do any fixes on your argument write and be ready to turn in Friday!
If your copy has not been returned, it will get back to you asap, so keep checking. Work on your original until then checking for: spelling, grammar, organization and punctuation. Be sure you have shared your Argument Write with me in Google Drive and let me know if you want me to go over it with you.
Math:
Box and Whisker Plots BIM 10.4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nVFChsPG3g
Take time to watch the video, it's really good! Let me know if you need any extra help after the class meeting
with BIM 10.4.1
Class meeting:
@ 11am. Use the GC and the link to join!
Reading:
60 minutes+ today AR quiz when finished with a book. Keep Reading!
Here is another link called Tumble Books, browse through it and you should find many books that will interest you.
www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=MrKyle&P=trial
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics of your painted room) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Finish reading, underlining, taking notes etc. Do this for today and tomorrow on Ancient Greece.
PE: Get some exercise today!
April 22 Wednesday Writers Workshop & Reading Day
Expectations for the day:
Check in with Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted. There is still students that need to submit their writing.
Writing:
Daily journal (Doc). Free write what's on your mind. If you've received your grade back for your rough draft and had it returned, take time to go over the writing and do some peer or parent editing. Do any fixes on the write and if satisfied, it will be ready to turn in Friday! If your copy has not been returned, it will get back to you asap, so keep checking. Work on your original until then checking for: spelling, grammar, organization and punctuation. Be sure to share your Argument Write with me in Google Drive and let me know if you want me to go over it with you.
Math:
Shapes of Distribution BIM 10.3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y53_8WRrPzg
Finish all BIM work this afternoon.
Reading:
120 minutes+ today
Art:
Share your drawings and art (even pics of your painted room) pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies:
Finish reading, underlining, taking notes etc. Do this for today and tomorrow on Ancient Greece.
April 21 Tuesday
Expectations for the day:
Check in with Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
Write: Daily journal (Doc). No prompt. Settle any quick fixes and share your copy of your Argument Write
Math: Shapes of Distribution BIM 10.3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y53_8WRrPzg
Class Meet: 11am!
Read: 60 minutes+
Art: Share some pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies: Words to Know:
Writing: Writers Workshop:
Prompt for this morning: Please read the question below:
"Did you turn in your rough copy of your argument write in Google Classroom?"
Rough Draft is due today!
Remember: 3 main points about your argument, as well as transitions, organization, elaboration and an ending!
Rough draft due Today in GC.
Math:
CH 10.3 Lesson 3 continues with Shapes of Distribution Pgs 450-457
BIM 10.3.1 (1-10)
Khan Math- Check Sal’s lesson www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oJldeE4JcU
Also: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y53_8WRrPzg&t=11s
There are some other cool videos on that Youtube page that follow these and give perspective.
Use links while taking notes and writing questions. let me know if you want to meet and or form a
small group to get extra instruction.
BIM 10.3.2 Assigned later today at 10:00am! It's just a few problems for practice.
Watch the video and check your book so you get better at shape, skews and distributions.
April 20 Monday.
Expectations for the day:
Check in with Google Classroom to see any messages or assignments to be submitted.
Check the new Seahawk News: Link button above.
Write: Daily journal (Doc).
Math: Shapes of Distribution BIM 10.3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y53_8WRrPzg
Read: 60 minutes+
Art: Share some pictures to my GD please!
Social Studies: Words to Know:
democracy
isthmus
helots
jury
Peloponnesus
peninsula
Zoom: Zoom has met it's Doom! At least for our class meetings! So, from here on, we are doing Google Meet! link is in the GC!
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please read the quote below: are you ready to share your rough!? Due by 2pm!
"How is your Argument write proceeding? Have you started to think of how you're going to wrap it up? How would you rate your organization and elaboration?"
Writers Workshop:
Rough Draft is due tomorrow! I am looking for: 3 main points about your argument, transitions, and elaboration!
Rough draft due Tuesday the 21st.
Argument Write! Your arguments should be defending your key points. Keep using the google doc that you shared with me so I can monitor your progress. I will continue to give you edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing.
We've been working on elaborating your ideas. Remember that this will help you explain your points to your readers. Keep rethinking about your key points, are they organized?
Use the link below and to organize your write.
This link gives you instructional pages to guide your developing write.
Print this out add writing notes and highlights as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Math:
CH 10.3 Chapter begins with Shapes of Distribution Pgs 450-457
BIM 10.3.1 (1-10)
Khan Math- Check Sal’s lesson www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oJldeE4JcU
Also: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y53_8WRrPzg&t=11s
Use links while taking notes and writing questions.
BIM 10.3.1 Assigned later today at 11:00am!
Watch the video and check your book so you get a feel for shape, skews and distributions.
April 17 Friday.
Expectations for the day:
PE.: Check Mr. Kureks website for activities and warmups/workouts. sites.google.com/pvusd.net/riopeonline/home
Art: Share some pictures to my GD! Do you like the Photoshop I did at the top? Recognize the mask? Borrowed it from Scott's pic!
Write: Daily journal (Doc).
Read: 60 minutes+ through the weekend as well and write in your Reading Journal (Doc). sites.google.com/a/pvusd.net/rio-del-mar-library/
Math: Do your BIM 10.2.Q Quiz this morning and submit any late work.
Art: Share some pictures to my GD!
Zoom: Please note that there are one Zoom meetings today. At 10-10:30 Reading Meeting. Please be at this Zoom on time ready to go.
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due (Shared) by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date at the top of the doc and answer the prompt below:
"If there is something good that comes from sheltering, what are some of the positives that you see happening for yourself and for your family?"
Writers Workshop:
Rough Draft is shared already, I'm checking your progress and grading for that this morning. I will be fixing and adding some ideas. I am looking for: 3 main points about your argument, transitions, and elaboration! Rough draft due Tuesday the 21st.
Argument Write! Your arguments should be defending your key points. Keep using the google doc that you shared with me so I can monitor your progress. I will continue to give you edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing.
We've been working on outlining your ideas. Remember that this will help you stay organized.
Use the link below and to organize your write.
This link is the instructional pages to guide your write.
Print this out add writing notes and highlights as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Math:
BIM Quiz: BIM 10.2.Q Due today at 12:40pm!
Use your notes, your books or any other sources, but you must do this quiz by yourself! No help from friends, online answers or parent help!
Check up on your BIM from CH 9 quiz and "What I learned PreQuiz for chapter 10. Are they submitted!?
Videos on: Histograms and Frequency Tables (Khan):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSEYtAjuZ-Y
Another video on Histograms and Frequency Tables (Any Time Math):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IPJjUOqnoA
April 16 Thursday.
Expectations for the day:
Write: Daily journal (Doc).
Read: 60 minutes+ and write in your Reading Journal (Doc). sites.google.com/a/pvusd.net/rio-del-mar-library/
Math: Start your BIM 10.2 this morning after you have watched both Math lessons.
PE.: Check Mr. Kureks website for activities and warmups/workouts. sites.google.com/pvusd.net/riopeonline/home
Art: Share some pictures to my GD! Do you like the Photoshop I did at the top? Recognize the mask? Borrowed it from Scott's pic!
Zoom: Please note that there are two Zoom meetings today. One at 10-10:30 and another at 11am. Please be at these on time ready to learn and ask questions.
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date at the top of the doc and answer the prompt below:
"Will you go surfing this morning, go to the beach, or just go for a hike in your favorite park now that they are open again?"
Writers Workshop:
Rough Draft is shared already, I'm checking your progress and grading for that this morning. I will be fixing and adding some ideas. I am looking for: 3 main points about your argument, transitions, and elaboration! Rough draft due Tuesday the 21st.
Argument Write! Your arguments should be defending your key points. Keep using the google doc that you shared with me so I can monitor your progress. I will continue to give you edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing.
Yesterday, we worked on an outline of your ideas. This will help you to continue to organize and keep track of your argument effectively. Transitions we're also included and shared with me in the daily journal.
Use the link below and to organize your questions when we meet tomorrow at 11 for Zoom 18.
This link gives you instructional pages to guide your developing write.
Print this out add writing notes and highlights as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Reading:
Make sure when you add to your Reading log journal today that you share what book you're reading
as well as the reading level BL.
Please stay ahead of these journal entries, it's my best way to keep track of your
reading and keep you accountable to our goals!
More reading is available to you online! Please check the link below for resources and reading ideas.
sites.google.com/a/pvusd.net/rio-del-mar-library/
Math:
Check up on your BIM from yesterday. Complete? Submitted? Any other BIMS that still need attention?
As of yesterday there were still about 10 people that needed to finish the CH 9 quiz. Another 10 the "What I learned PreQuiz for chapter 10.
Video on todays lesson: Histograms and Frequency Tables (Khan):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSEYtAjuZ-Y
Another video on todays lesson: Histograms and Frequency Tables (Any Time Math):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IPJjUOqnoA
April 15 Wednesday.
Expectations for the day:
Write: Daily journal (Doc).
Read: 120 minutes+ and write in your Reading Journal (Doc).
Math: Attend to any unfinished BIM work. Check the video for todays lesson and BIM work 10.2
PE.: Check Mr. Kureks website for activities and warmups/workouts.
Tech: Check out these cool videos that Mr. Mc made on how to better use tech for distance learning. sites.google.com/pvusd.net/mcmillandistancelearning/login-help
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date at the top of the doc and answer the prompt below:
"What transitions are your using in your Argument write and what is your argument title?"
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Your arguments should be defending your key points. Keep using the google doc that you shared with me so I can monitor your progress. I will continue to give you edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing.
Yesterday, we worked on an outline of your ideas. This will help you to continue to organize and keep track of your argument effectively. Transitions we're also included and shared with me in the daly journal.
Use the link below and to organize your questions when we meet tomorrow at 11 for Zoom 18.
This link gives you instructional pages to guide your developing write.
Print this out add writing notes and highlights as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Math:
Check up on your BIM from yesterday. Complete? Submitted? Any other BIMS that still need attention?
As of yesterday there were still about 10 people that needed to finish the CH 9 quiz. Another 10 the "What I learned PreQuiz for chapter 10.
Video on todays lesson: Histograms and Frequency Tables (Khan):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSEYtAjuZ-Y
Another video on todays lesson: Histograms and Frequency Tables (Any Time Math):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IPJjUOqnoA
April 14 Tuesday.
sites.google.com/pvusd.net/mcmillandistancelearning/login-help
Good Morning Room 18 !
Start with the writing prompt to add to your GD journal:
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date at the top of the doc and answer the prompt below:
"What things do you do to stay motivated while doing your distance learning?"
Reading: 9am
Come meet me in my office:
students #'s 7-12 and Ella! The invite and code are in the GC!
Make sure when you add to your Reading log journal today that you share what book you're reading
as well as the reading level BL.
Please stay ahead of these journal entries, it's my best way to keep track of your
reading and keep you accountable to our goals!
More reading is available to you online! Please check the link below for resources and reading ideas.
sites.google.com/a/pvusd.net/rio-del-mar-library/
Zoom 18 Meeting: 10am this morning we had about 10 people missing. Please check in with me and let me know if you are having technical problems. When you miss two meetings, I'll reach out and check to see what's up!
One thing we discussed today is the amount of work that students are not doing. Please let me know if there is a problem before you go and check your grade book and find multiple incomplete marks.
Please be respectful of your teacher's time! The amount of work to keep going back and forth checking late work on my google drive and BIM is staggering. When you turn things in on time and Label your work, you are saving me so much work and time! I appreciate your attention and willingness keep up with daily work.
To keep us moving forward and generating less work, there won't be retakes or a resubmit on work. I've had some students asking for me to reset AR quizzes and then find that they received an 90%. Do all quiz and tests assigned by today as I am doing a grade book update today!
Math:
Check up on your BIM from yesterday and make sure that it was not resubmitted.
Missing (What you learned BIM 10.1.1): Ella,Aiden, Rina, Marissa, Spencer, Madi, Autumn, Paxton, Shane, and Charlie.
Chapter 9 tests that still completed:
This morning work on BIM 10.1.2 (11-20) starting at 9am.
Pgs 434-439 Textbook. Study the sample questions. www.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/dcs_cc2/tutorials/mp4/cc14/grade%206/chapter%209/section%201/14_ltut_6_09_01_1/14_ltut_6_09_01_1.html
Log into Khan today and check your status and then pick up where you left off. Please ask questions so that I can help you to keep moving forward in your Khan math studies!
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Your arguments should be defending your key points. Keep using the google doc that you shared with me so I can monitor your progress. I will continue to give you edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing.
Today, what I'd like to see is an outline of your ideas. This will allow me to help you organize and present your argument clearly and effectively. Transitions are also included today. Use the link below and ask questions when we meet.
link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment and guide your note taking. Try printing this out and writing and highlighting it as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
April 13 Monday
LET'S GO! Good Morning Room 18 students! I'm developing the Week Peek as we speak...It will look a lot like the one above in just a few minutes.
Start with the writing prompt to add to your GC journal:
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
"What was your Easter experience this year? Was it what you expected? How did it compare to last year?"
Math:
Finish any of last weeks BIM work! Please send a pic/pdf of any late work text to me asap!
Today, watch this video while taking math notes! I've got a BIM for this morning BIM 10.1.1 (1-10) starting at 9am.
Pgs 434-439 Textbook. Try some of the sample questions. www.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/dcs_cc2/tutorials/mp4/cc14/grade%206/chapter%209/section%201/14_ltut_6_09_01_1/14_ltut_6_09_01_1.html
Link below in Math.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrCxsIgPFU
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Hopefully, you have your arguments that you would like to defend in a google doc. I will give you some edits and notes on your (rough draft) writing that you have shared with me by this morning.
link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment and guide your note taking. Try printing this out and writing and highlighting it as needed.
drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing
Reading:
today at 10, I'm hosting a zoom 18 meeting with student's # 1-6 to meet with me and do some reading, share your journals, check in on your reading goals and answer questions if needed. So Paige to Jordan on the student list. The rest of the week, I'll meet with more students till we meet with all!
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-negative-number-topic
April 9 Thursday
IT'S GONNA BE AN AWESOME DAY! LET'S GO!
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule above.
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond this morning! Due by noon!
See the assignment question in Google Classroom (GC) as well.
Thinking about yesterdays question and Easter..Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
"What is your hope for Easter this year?"
Math: Finish any of this weeks BIM work or handouts! Take a pic/pdf of your work text it to me! Today, watch this video while taking math notes!
Link below in Math.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrCxsIgPFU
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Keep sharing your arguments that you would like to defend in a google doc. I will give you some ideas and notes during the next Zoom meeting tomorrow morning. drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment and guide your note taking. Try printing this out and writing and highlighting it as needed.
PE:
Check out this video to learn more about bike safety while tooling around in your neighborhood!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgSU918NmDg&feature=youtu.be
April 8 Wednesday
Good morning!
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule above.
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond and submit this morning! Due by noon!
See the assignment question in Google Classroom (GC).
Please use the same journal Doc and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
"What Easter is going to look like for you this year."
(9 student still have not submitted Mondays journal write...please get the done this morning!)
Math- Standards Assessment pg 429 in your text book. Use a notebook to answer and tiny scan to share!
bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1586195694803
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Keep sharing your arguments that you would like to defend in a google doc. I will give you some ideas and notes during the next Zoom meeting tomorrow morning. drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ri250Rjbn3naChDF8d8vMeGzNewFqc/view?usp=sharing link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment.
April 7 Tuesday
Good morning!
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule above.
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond and submit this morning! Due by noon! See the assignment question in Google Classroom (GC).
Please use the same journal Doc from last week and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
"Share about what the consistent physical activities you are doing to keep yourself healthy. Elaborate on how doing this can help you physically and mentally!"
Remember: Add this to the journal you've been working with. It should have already been shared to me, so I can see each entry that you add. Always start with the date and then the writing below. Same goes for the Reading journal!
Keep up the consistent good work! Proud of y'all! !
Please respond after you have figured out your response! I'm going to use the GC format for morning writes/journals as a way to check in with everyone. So please note: you're getting graded on everything you share and submit. You get a better grade for everything when you get it in on time!
Math:
CH 9 Chapter Quiz BIM
Start on this early and do all you can and organize any questions for my office hours*. Review should be done this morning.
These work book pages are for you to download and print out. Use GD to print and share answers, or Tiny Scanner app to take a pdf pic and share to me in GD.
static.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/rpj/ca/g6_rpj_09_05.pdf
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Share your arguments that you would like to defending a google doc. I will give you some ideas and notes during the next Zoom meeting. shorturl.at/krMTW link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment.
Science:
Finish the NEWSELA posted in your google classroom on Coronavirus answers for kids and Good ways to take a short break
Tech:
Find the app: Tiny Scanner. This can be used to simply use your phone to take pdf pics that can be sent directly to your Google Drive and then shared with me! This will be a very good tool and useful for a long time!
April 6 Monday
Good morning! Check the Seahawk news button above and especially the part about Google Classroom!
Listed below are subjects we are working on this morning through this afternoon. Feel free to use the daily class schedule
Writing:
Prompt for this morning: Please respond and submit this morning! Due by noon! See the assignment question in Google Classroom (GC).
Please use the same journal Doc from last week and add today's date and answer the prompt below:
What kinds of activities do you like to do while taking a break from school work during distance learning?! Try to list five!
Please respond after you have figured out your response! I'm going to use the GC format for morning writes/journals as a way to check in with everyone. So please note: you're getting graded on everything you share and submit. You get a better grade for everything when you get it in on time!
Math:
CH 9 Chapter review Pg. 425-427 (1-12) bigideaslearning.magicsw.com/ebookreader/launchbook.htm?id=1444&userType=RUNPTV9VU0VS&_=1586195694803work on this independently putting answers in a Google Doc and then sharing to me. Start on this early and do all you can and organize any questions for my office hours*. Review should be done this morning.
These work book pages are for you to download and print out. Use GD to print and share answers, or Tiny Scanner app to take a pdf pic and share to me in GD.
static.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/rpj/ca/g6_rpj_09_05.pdf
Writers Workshop:
Argument Write! Please pick a few arguments that you would like to defend. I will give you some ideas and notes during todays Zoom meeting. shorturl.at/krMTW link will give you instructional pages to help you develop this writing assignment.
Science:
There is a new NEWSELA posted in your google classroom on Coronavirus answers for kids and Good ways to take a short break
Tech:
Find the app: Tiny Scanner. This can be used to simply use your phone to take pdf pics that can be sent directly to your Google Drive and then shared with me! This will be a very good tool and useful for a long time!
April 5
Check the Seahawk news button above and especially the part about Google Classroom!
Letter from the District:
Dear PVUSD community, on behalf of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rodriguez, we are sharing the attached letter to students and families from all Santa Cruz County Superintendents, dated today, April 1, 2020, announcing the closure of all schools through the end of the 2019-20 school year. Rest assured everyone is committed and determined to continue providing the needed services for our students' education, as the Superintendents' letter, in English and Spanish, states:
Our students, parents, teachers, and administrators have demonstrated tremendous resilience throughout school closures due to COVID-19. We are deeply grateful to the school community of Santa Cruz County for their flexibility during this unprecedented
time. We will continue to provide high-quality distance learning, support, essential resources to students and families.
There will be a question for you to answer in GC Monday morning. Please respond after you have figured out your response! I'm going to use the GC format for morning writes/journals as a way to check in with everyone. So please note: you're getting graded on everything you share and submit. You get a better grade for everything when you get it in on time!
March 27 Remember to keep refreshing this page today, I am posting updates throughout the Day!
Check out the class plan (above) for this morning.
Writing:
Problem /Solution drafts: should have all been shared to me! Please submit your smooth drafts to the Google Class!
MATH: A lot of you did not take the BIM Math Quiz 9 from yesterday. Please do that this morning and let me know if there is any questions or help needed. Try todays BIM and submit this morning with any questions! Don't Deviate from the plan!
BIM 9.5.1 Start: 03/27/2020 7:43AM Mean Absolute Deviation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USFY2I9VGNQ
Due: 03/27/2020 2:00PM
Reading: Keep reading Anne of Green Gables to completion.
Science: There is a new NEWSELA posted in your google classroom on Coronavirus answers for kids and
March 26 Remember to keep refreshing this page today, I am posting updates throughout the Day!
Check out the class plan (above) for this morning.
Writing:
Problem /Solution drafts: should have all been shared to me! If you are ready, please submit a copy of your P/S write with me in google classroom (GC). I have already been printing and mailing out your letters! This is getting real! Keep the cool P/S write coming in!!!
MATH: A lot of you did not take the BIM Math Quiz 9 from yesterday. Please do that this morning and let me know if there is any questions or help needed. Yesterday we had a ZOOM meeting for those who did the assignment on time. Let me know if having another meeting would be helpful for you. Work book pages: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDExMzQwNjU2MjVa/p/NTY4MDUwMTE1ODVa/details
Reading: Keep reading Anne of Green Gables to completion. Try to be finished by next Friday April 3 and take the AR quiz. Keep trying to double your Reading and your Physical activity outside (especially today when it's nice outside)!
Study Hall: Use this afternoon to catch up on your Writing P/S, your BIM work, TCI notes, and organize your Google Docs. (GD)
Science: There is a new NEWSELA posted in your google classroom on Oceanography! Note that there is a writing assignment that goes with this before you take the quiz. this assignment goes along with your journal entry today.
Check it out and see why!
March 25 Remember to keep refreshing this page today, I am posting updates throughout the Day!
Check out the class plan (above) for this morning.
Please note: I'm giving better grades to the following students who: Label their work with # name subject and assignment, turn their work in on time, follow all the directions carefully, and share and submit their work to Google Classroom. Make sure you know the difference between share and submit. Always remember to submit a copy of your work! Hope this helps!
Writing: Start with the journal about positives on a new doc to share. Add to your one that I returned yesterday if you did submit it to Google Classroom. Students that did turn in (Submit) their Writing journals to Google Classroom, yesterday, got comments and also a grade. Better grades were given for: proper heading, having dated (2) entries which included elaboration. If you have done the journal writes and did not turn it in to GC, please prioritize and do (Submit) this first thing this morning! Thanks.
Problem /Solution drafts: should have all been shared to me! If you are ready, please submit a copy of your P/S write with me in google classroom (GC). I have already been printing and mailing out your letters! This is getting real! Keep the cool P/S write coming in!!!
MATH: Look for the Math BIM Quiz posting now. Please use your eTextbook to help answer questions. I will post on Google Classroom a ZOOM invite for 9: 30am if you want to ask questions. Please come to the meeting ( If you need help) mute on and stay quiet till you're ready with an question or you see an opening.
Picture frames are lit when people are talking...be respectful. Thanks.
This quiz will not be that easy for you if you have not yet completed the overdue BIM's. Please do the quiz first before going back and finishing the other work this morning.
Let me know if you want to fix your quiz cause you did not like your grade, or text me if you have a question.
Reading: Keep reading Anne of Green Gables to completion. Try to be finished by next Friday April 3 and take the AR quiz. Keep trying to double your Reading and your Physical activity outside (especially today when it's nice outside)!
Study Hall: Use this afternoon to catch up on your Writing P/S, your BIM work, TCI notes, and organize your Google Docs. (GD)
March 24 Keep refreshing this page today, I am posting updates throughout the morning!
Check out the class plan for today.
Start with the journal about Shelter in Place and add this dated entry to yesterdays Google doc.
GC Google Classroom has a quick assignment for you to submit your GD Google Doc to me by 11 this morning. Be sure to just submit your writing journal and please date the entries!! So far this am there has been only one submission with the dates!!
Math: Please complete and submit BIM 9.4.1 Go to Stream for GC and post a question # and ask something about it. Do you understand Interquartile Range?! What is an Outlier? Try to finish this during our scheduled math time this am!
Take a break and watch the Virtual town hall meeting with President Trump on Fox News 9:15 am.
Share some comments on the GC Stream page!
Journal entries are due at 11 am! Please submit for a grade!
March 23
Sorry again about that rocky start to the class meeting Zoom 18. There was one banner that I did not know I had to click on before starting the meeting. So I clicked start and sat there wondering why nobody would join our meeting. Until my phone began to explode with texts! "Where are you Mr. Kyle? Are you still out surfing? Was the meeting today or tomorrow?!" Well, once I finally clicked the banner by accident, I could tell I was in the right place as everyone began chatting! So great to hear your voices and see that y'all are doing well and that you're safe!
Please do a huge favor!!! Go into your Google drive and rename all your shared files! I'm going crazy fixing them all and trying to figure out what's what when I'm looking in there! Remember: your #, Name, subject and title!
Thx, check here in the morning for the next Tuesday template.
Mr. Kyle
March 22.
Dear Parents,
I am so grateful for you and our class. These are crazy times! I am going to attempt my first Zoom class meeting Monday morning at 10am-11am. Check your email for the link to sign in.
This new to me so please be patient! I have sent you an e-mail of what I shared so you are fully in the loop. PLEASE have your child read these simple rules for the Zoom meeting so it goes relatively well. This will become our new interaction for the coming weeks above and beyond my website and google classroom.
I’m hoping the students will work with their accountability partners on assignments using Zoom. Then, if they have questions, they can share a Zoom meeting for me to join. Then, together, I can help or answer questions that they have.
During the Rio staff meeting on last Thursday morning, March 18th our staff followed these rules. It was new to us, but it really helped us work together through this new Zoom application.
Parents and students will go over this prior to the class meeting:
Students will understand that if they are inappropriate, they will not be part of the next class meeting and may have their screen blanked out and their voice muted.
There will be initial hellos prior to meeting and we can be unmuted and talk/chat freely. We all miss each other and it will be fun to see each other and talk!
When the meeting begins, we will stay muted.
Questions and comments will be typed in chat section, followed by unmutes to share questions, comments, just like a classroom meeting.
It will NOT be perfect the first time but we will all learn together.
Look for the code in the email that I sent out!
Stay well everyone!
See you tomorrow morning!
Mr. Kyle
March 20
Here is an ART assignment for you to work on this week. Instructions below:
Hello Rio artists! Using pencil and paper re-create Chagall's drawing, The Rabbit. Notice his use of hatching and cross hatching. Start with the head and then move up to include the whole body. The bunny is placed on a diagonal in the composition. When your bunny is done, add the surrounding background. Take your time to study Chagall’s use of line. Please share with me. Remember to draw light until you get it right
I miss you all, Ms. K.
March 20
Posted some great pics of our class on the HW page! Can't wait till we can all hang out again without getting freaked about social distancing. Miss y'all! Hang in there!
March 19
Chrome Books are going to available for you to pick up at Valencia Friday 9am-12pm. This is for grades 3-6 only. More info coming on when the tech will be available for the K-2 grades.
If you could please check to see if your computer has Zoom (the application) on it, I'd like to try and do a class meeting sometime next Monday morning, just to check in. More info coming.
If you have finished reading a book, please log in to AR and let me know if you can take the quiz at home now! The district told us that it was available for you now!
Talk soon,
Mr. Kyle
March 18
Check out the cool drawing ideas that Mrs. K Posted for us on the HW page!
Share your pics with me and I will post them on the students page!
March 16
There are some new things here on our site this afternoon. The SeaHawk news has been updated and has some good information that should be helpful.
March 15
As you may already have heard, Rio (and all PVUSD schools) is moving to remote based learning from March 16 - 20. Below is a link that the district has provided for families to use at home. I encourage all families to set up a weekly schedule to ensure for adequate learning time. The best/productive time for our 6th graders is in the mornings from 8-10 then snack and some exercise time outside if possible. Throw in a silent reading time from 10:45 for an hour and then work on some more of the assigned sets. Please always make sure there is exercise daily and time to play outdoors weather permitting.
Our classroom Chromebooks will be made available to you if you need it to keep up with our online learning.
Your family will need to provide the WiFi at home and a printer for assignments (if required). There are already Google Classroom assignments posted, an eBook link for Anne of Green Gables with the YouTube URL for audible, Math worksheets on the HW page and a NEWSELA article in your Binder.
Here is a link from the district to get started on at home learning:
bit.ly/2QfOMbO
Use this link with Khan Academy to set up a student schedule:
bit.ly/3d0z26b
Stay Calm and keep learning!
We are all in this together!
Mr. Kyle
Reduce anxiety link below:
bit.ly/2Ubn4xI
March 13
There are some really good articles about COVID-19 on NEWSELA. I just assigned one that is called: Fear is normal, but keep it in check. There are some other good ones and I hope you will check them out and take the quizzes as well. If you stumble onto a good one and you think that your classmates would like it and or benefit from it, please let me know and I will add it to our binder.
Please network with your classmates and let them know that there are assigned tasks being added to our website. This way once we return to school we will have a lot of the same background knowledge and have some good discussion.
Please continue to develop your Problem Solution Write. I will post something on Google Classroom shortly so you can check in and start sharing your Google document with me.
Stay healthy and keep washing your hands and don't touch your face!
Mr. Kyle
March 12
Why is it when we are not allowed to come to school we miss our friends more than ever?
So, it looks like for the next few days we need to stay away from school. I fed the fish a little extra and
took everything off all the counters and flat areas in the classroom. We will need to help each other organize all that
stuff when we get back.
As far a Math homework, please try your best effort on the BIM 9.2.1. Use your online BIM book to help you find answers and insights. I have extended the due date to Tuesday the 17th, so do not worry about it being overdue. Check the HW page for some Pi challenges. I'll post the answers later!
Anne of Green Gables can be read at home or if you want you can access the audio and read along. If you don't have access to the book...www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/anne-of-green-gables.pdf, feel free to simply listen to a few chapters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=STHkJqnJfO0&t=887s
March 10
Please check the www.pvusd.net website for updates on the COVID-19 and our district's schools.
We just received word today that we are unable to take any field trips out of our county till the end of May for fears of the virus.
I have been inputting the grades that I have into iGrades www.igradeplus.com/ and making changes as students hustle to get their late work and quizzes completed. Please check the grades so that you can see any progress or changes as the occur.
March 4
Looks like the kids that stayed and did the track and fitness with Mr. Sweet had a really good time today! Hopefully you have been enjoying this great weather and finding time outdoors that you can spend with your family. Tut Tut looks like rain is in the forecast starting Sat. am and then again Mon.-Wed. That's okay though, cause we need the rain and some more snow up in them thar hills!
Please check the HW page and stay caught up on whats going on in room 18! There is a scoop page there too so you can see what is coming up and things to watch out for. Remember, if you're ever absent, you can always check the website and see what we are doing. There are no real reasons to fall behind!
Pushing towards spring,
Mr. Kyle
March 2, 2020
Welcome back! So nice to have the writer's workshop completed! All the Information writes were turned in and came out looking very nice. I will be keeping the writing in class and then giving them back to students after the Open House in spring!
Feb. 18
Please try to get students to school each day and on time! We are trying to up the attendance at Rio and your help is very much appreciated! Teachers are negotiating for a raise, it will be 1% if we can improve students being in class each day! Keep in mind...if your student is running a temperature, please keep them home! I am doing everything here at school to keep our student's health in top form!
Feb. 12
Hi Mr.Kyle's class-
Mr. Kyle is in need of some class supplies. If you can help with any of these, send with your child in the next 2 weeks. Class needs: Kleenex, Paper Towels,and Candy. Candy ideas: large like from Costco or Smart & Final or Target- , Jelly Belly, M&M's plain, Red vines, Starburst, Sour Patch kids, or pretty much anything your child will eat.
Valentine's Day Fun- First of all your child is NOT required to participate in doing valentine cards or treat. However if you child chooses to do so they MUST include every child in class. Don't forget something cute for teacher. There will not be a party however the class will do a small lunch time and exchange of cards time. Just with Mr.Kyle, no parents needed to come, thank you though. I will order pizza again. See link, in your email from me, for food sign up for some side dishes and dessert. Send items with your student in the morning please.
I am prepping the class yearbook page, if you have any photos you'd like to share with me please do. And I have a start on our class basket for the Annual Silent Auction on May 2 at Seascape Resort. I'll send out some items I need help with getting soon. And the teachers and room parents are still talking about End of Year party or event.
Thank you for being such awesome parents as my last year as a Room Mom.
Beth Catesi
Feb. 3
Check out the HW page and see the plan for our week! We are starting in on Integers with chapter 6! This will be challenging and stretch our math skills, but don't worry... keep taking good notes, do the homework assigned, ask questions along the way and challenge yourself on the quizzes and tests!
Keep your eye on the dates for AR to end early March! It's coming up sooner than you think, so keep reading daily and keeping your journal organized! I will be giving big participation grades to students that keep good notes and journals organized. Get in the habit of getting and staying organized! This will really serve you well for the rest of this year and all the way through Jr. High, High school and beyond!
Look for the letter from Beth concerning our class and upcoming events like Valentine's Day!
Big week of learning!
Mr. Kyle
Jan. 26
I have been going through the NEWSELA Binder assignments for Reading and Science grades so far, and wanted to give information to students that are struggling with the quiz questions. Here ya go:
If you received an 60% or less, your quiz was reset and you should go back ASAP and retake the quiz after rereading the article.
March 1st is the deadline for improving this score.
It's not the grade that counts the most, it's the amount of learning that takes place!
Mr. Kyle
Jan. 22
Worked a long time on the question from BIM 5.6.3 #53. Took me a while to be confident to teach it and I sought help from other colleagues before I was ready! Thanks Mr. Sweet and TC! Pic to the left is the easiest formula for solving the problem. Congrats to the parents that stuck with that problem helping their student and got it right!!! Respect!
There is so much to learn! Gotta make the most of everyday!!
Mr. Kyle
PS. Week Peek is posted on the HW page! Check it out!
Jan. 14
Welcome back everyone! Our class was crazy this morning as the students came in and really wanted to hear and tell all about their vacations! We talked and caught up and it sounds like everyone had a very fun and restful holiday!
We talked about flu season and the need for each of us to look out for one another and take measures to stay healthy.
Flu shots this time of year are a really good idea and can help make all the difference. Please note that the school nurse has resubmitted health sheets to be filled out by the parents. Some students have completed their immunizations while most are still needing to get this done. All students entering Jr. High next year will be required to have these updated!
Dec. 12
Receiving the Crystal Apple award was certainly a highlight of my teaching career! I was very happy to have gotten to share that experience with the students in our class! I really appreciated that none of the students asked if there was a mistake or a mix up and that none of them started picking their nose while being filmed for the KSBW 6 oclock news!
Please confirm that this really happened by watching the news at 6pm on Christmas day KSBW channel 8.
Please talk to your student/parents about a gift for Jet! Our giving during this season involves helping a family! The class chose to help out Jet Ramsey and his family. Please send in any gift cards or gifts by next Thursday the 19th!
Dec. 5
Permission slip for Friday field trip posted above! ATTN. Maddie, TJ. Paxton! No form in the am ...no go!
Talk with your student about this season of giving! We have Second Harvest Food Bank going as well as a former student's child "Jet" and family that could really benefit this season from our love!
Mr. Kyle
Check the Week Peek on the Homework page.
Nov. 25
With just two days of school this week, we are looking at some short lessons with lots of reading and journaling.
I know everyone is looking forward to doing a nice dinner with their families and friends while anticipating a much needed rest before the wind up towards the big holiday season.
I wish you all a very blessed thanksgiving!
Mr. Kyle
Nov.14
Please check out the PTC (Parent Teacher Conference) pic above!
You'll notice that all students and their parents are represented. If something comes up and you need to make a change, please let me know so can reschedule.
AR Period 2 began Monday! This period will run all the way till the end of the 2nd Trimester! Everyone has started with a clean slate and new goals with great books to read!
Mr. Kyle
Oct. 30
Hello parents,
Our class is in need of a parent volunteer for the yearbook page! This job entails creating a 2-page spread for your child's class via an online program. The school photos will already be placed. You will be responsible for taking a class group photo, and including it in the page along with other photos from the year.
The amount of time this takes can vary. If prepared with the group picture(s) and an idea of a theme for the page, the project can take as few as a couple hours or less. Finding or taking a group class picture can add time, as well as being particularly creative with the layout. Basically, the time spent can be determined by the volunteer. The layouts are completed online and the program contains background and clip art.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email this year's school yearbook coordinator at alyssa_davis@pvusd.net
Thank you!
Oct. 29......It's getting kinda spooky!!
It's starting...the dreaded zombie like behavior that takes over most elementary age students as the scary day of Halloween quickly approaches.
Symptoms include: dazed looks, answering teachers questions with, "Wool no.." and "Huh?!", making funny and strange noises, unconsciously wondering around the classroom, asking to go use the restroom repeatedly as soon as a lesson starts or immediately after a recess or right after walking past the restrooms when coming back from a pull out, not turning in assigned work, and digging through their desk while the teacher is explaining a lesson.
The reason: It took me many years of teaching and researching October student behavior ( aka...OSB) to finally crack this code...but I did it!!! It's candy!
5 Ways to ease the OSB symptoms:
1. Never allow your children to know where you have hidden the Halloween candy!
2. Never assume that they do not know that you have hidden candy in the house...they know!
3. Do not hide candy in the house! I'd give you ideas of where to hide the goods, but the students might actually read these weekly updates and that could turn everything upside down. Berrrr, sends spines down my shivers!!
4. Check their lunch bag each day of Oct. and early Nov. to insure that there is no evidence of contraband is being smuggled!
5. Relax, carve a pumpkin, and do really nice things for your student's teacher to insure their sanity! Educators will need extra support as they wade through the fog of this harrowing Halloween season.
"..The midnight hour is close at hand..."
Happy Halloween everyone!
Mr. Kyle
PS. We gotta lot going on this week!! "Let's do dis thang!"
Oct. 21
Another week of learning and here we go!
We are starting "Investigating the Past" in our TCI History book this week. This will be a break from the Studies Weekly for us and should provide us with insights to a different History curriculum. We will be looking at the ways that social scientist interpret the past and how we can use this information.
Some of the students wanted to know why we're not decorating the room for Halloween. I let them know that we would be having a full day celebration on Oct.31. On that day, we would be doing some decorating and have some really cool events, but I want to keep our learning theme intact and our focus on the curriculum narrow. I compete with plenty of distractions and really don't want to add extras. Thanks for understanding!
Oct. 14
Great week of learning ahead with some quizzes coming up this Friday for Math and Language.
Please make every effort to stay organized and thorough with your Reading notebook. A large portion of your grade will come from the journal entries and organization that you put into your Reading notebook.
Remember to ask your parents if they have already taken care of the classroom fund. Any questions with this can be directed to Beth our room mom. Thanks everyone that has already paid.
Thanks for helping make our Harvest Festival awesome again this year! Hopefully you were nice to the Rock Wall guy, cause that was my boy Carson!
Remember to ask questions regarding grades and the online grade book as they come up. The answers are out there!
Have fun learning this week!
Nice to have electricity!
Mr. Kyle
Oct. 7
Checking in and noting this gorgeous weather! Where on earth can we get this kind of climate in Oct.?! I hope you have been out playing in the sun and soaking up all you can get! I have modified the homework chart to reflect time in the sun.
We do have or final draft for Small Moment coming due this Thursday the 10th. Please help your student by editing their work and seeing if there is anything to help polish this last draft.
I'm saving all the papers that I have graded for your student and plan to give it to you when we do parent teacher conferences in Nov. Let me know if you'd like them earlier or if there are any questions that I can help you with regarding the online grade book or the Week Peek!
Countdown till Halloween!
Yikes!
Mr. Kyle
Sept 30, 2019
Big week of working together this week! Please take some time to look over the Homework page and see what's going on in room 18 this week. Please also check the iGrade plus website for grade updates. Let me know of there are any problems logging in to check on your student's grades.
Go Room Eighteam!
Mr. Kyle
Sept 24!
Thx everyone for the birthday wishes and love!
Check your Google classroom account and see about the assignments just added!
Everyone have a great day! I'm off to Palapas for some Mexican Food with my family!!!
"Love what you do...do it the best you can... and hang loose!"
Mr. Kyle
Sept. 18, 2019
New day at outdoor School and the students are up early and eager to get on trail and make new adventures! Yesterday the yellow jackets went after Aiden and Vincent leaving them multiple bites. Both boys came through it fearlessly with no side effects other than it really hurt.
Homesickness was at an all time low last night with only little peaks here and there without any debilitating outbursts! Looking forward to a great day of learning together!
Thrasher
Look for more pics later today!
Sept. 17, 2019 Happy Birthday Paige!
Day after arrival at camp and everyone is still accounted for! Aside from the usual homesickness that sets in on the first night around 6pm, everyone did really well! Our class meeting netted no concerns with cabins or groupings with Naturalists. Our students were dubbed excited and very curious to learn. Trail manners were positive with many students showing quick response to instructions and signals.
Today students are split into two groups doing the long hike and the others doing TCC (Trust, communication, cooperation) and the ropes course. We should have some great stories tonight at our class meeting.
There will be some low quality pics here later today. Better quality tomorrow after I find my transfer cable!
Thrasher
Sept.13, 2019
No ride Friday for Mr. Kyle this Friday. Early Doctor appt.
Students, leave backpacks outside class on the wall and wait for Teacher Kirkpatrick to pick you us for Art.
Dear Families,
For peace of mind, in case it was unclear, the sixth grade teacher team will be living at Outdoor Science School all week. In the event that you need to contact me, I will be available but limited to email. Please feel free to connect if necessary. I will try to link up class pictures. at camp here through my blog so stay tuned!
Here is the Monday morning check-list to send students off to Outdoor Science School:
1.) Wear tie-dye shirts
2.) Arrive to school between 8:15-8:30am
3.) Drop off all Science Camp luggage at the flagpole, then report to classroom. Pillows and sleeping bags should be labeled. I encourage students to find a funky pillowcase or one that stands out, so they are sure to know it is theirs.
4.) Bring a sack lunch from home (unless otherwise arranged by the brown bag permission slips)
5.) Bring all medication clearly labeled to your teacher to transport. (Medication will be delivered to the Outdoor Science School nurse.)
6.) Refer to the blog for all of the things students should bring and NOT bring.
7. ) We return at 12:00 to Rio del Mar so please be here to pick up your child on time. They get pretty sad when they are the last ones picked up!
8.) You will need to sign out your child with your teacher to take them home.
From Outdoor School
Letter from Home:
¨Cheerful letters from home, which are “general” in nature (no bad news please), are always appreciated by the students. Please mail your letters early (the Saturday before the program week is best) in order to ensure their arrival by Tuesday or Wednesday. Please do not send packages, food, gum or candy. Mail is delivered to the students each morning at breakfast. Mail that arrives Friday afternoon after your child has departed, or later, will be stamped with “return to sender” and sent back to you.¨
ADDRESS MAIL AS FOLLOWS:
Child’s name
Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School
1605 Eureka Canyon Road
Child’s School Watsonville, CA 95076
In the event of an emergency: Please direct phone calls during the program week to our Koinonia site office at (831) 722-8222. If you cannot reach anyone at that phone number please try the Santa Cruz County Office of Education at (831) 466-5715.
We are all so excited!
~Mr. Kyle
P.S. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sept. 9, 2019
Happy Monday! This month is going to roar by as we are doing so much together! I hope that you are able to use this site as a place to check in and keep up with what is going on in our classroom day to day. Please note that if you scroll down, you will see previous posts and be able to keep up with what has happened earlier this year.
Science Camp is coming in 7 days! Please note the check list above! Your student is going to be checking stuff off and packing this week as our way of getting ready for next week! Hope this will help them remember everything they will need to make this a great week of learning at science camp!
We still need some papers and $ from about ten students. I have three students that have no papers turned in and I am waiting to hear what the play is?! If your student is not coming, I need to know that ASAP so that I can arrange for them to be in another teachers classroom during that week. Science camp is school that week and we expect everyone to participate and to not miss out on this incredible learning experience.
Make sure to get the doctor signatures for meds if your child is going to need to take them during outdoor school! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M3FQd-N9Y&authuser=0 is a quick video that will answer the med questions for outdoor school! Please let me know if there are any problems or needs that you have while preparing our students for outdoor school! Check the memory link from our website! www.weebly.com/editor/main.php#/"Lily would go!"
Sept. 3, 2019
Hope y'all had a wonderful three day weekend and celebrated Labor day without doing labor! I had many chores to catch up that did not include golfing, mountain biking, or any surfboard riding! The house looks good but I am tired!
Still time to bring in a new white T Shirt for a Tie Dye project we started this past Friday. Many students got their shirts knotted up with rubber bands and have them soaking in their zip lock bag. These shirts will be ready to add colors to this Friday when we see our art teacher!
Science Camp is coming in 13 days! We need all papers and $ in by this Friday the 6th. Make sure to get the doctor signatures for meds if your child is going to need to take them during outdoor school! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M3FQd-N9Y&authuser=0 is a quick video that will answer the med questions for outdoor school! Please let me know if there are any problems or needs that you have while preparing our students for outdoor school! Check the memory link from our website! www.weebly.com/editor/main.php#/"Lily would go!"
Check out our week peek on the homework page! This is a road map through our week of all the cool things we are doing and when.
Please let me know if there is something missing or something more that could be useful if it were added.
This week we are focused on kindness and looking out for one another. Please talk together this week and see what ways we can help one another through our kindness.
"Love what you do, always do your best and hang loose!"
Thrasher
Aug. 26, 2019
Please bring in a new white T Shirt for a Tie Dye project starting this Friday. Each year that the students go to science camp we like to wear tie dye shirts the first day! It is short notice, but it will be so worth it.
Let me know if you can donate bags or T Shirts as this would really help expedite the completion of this project!
Be sure to watch Science Camp presentation video with your parents before back to school night tomorrow! bit.ly/SCOSPP
Thx,
Mr. "Thrasher" Kyle
The cost for Science Camp this year is $371. This price reflects the funds raised from last year as well the price for a five day camp experience and student transportation. There is a youtube presentation video for outdoor school that is assigned for this week to watch with your students at home before back to school night. Please use the link above to watch the video.
If you have questions or concerns, I will be happy to talk with you after the class presentation on Thursday evening.
Please use this site to keep up with the adventures in Room 18!
I have updated the homework page so that the Week Peek reveals the homework and classwork pattern for the five days of school. This is the place students can check and make sure they see what is coming up, what test or quiz to prepare for, which papers need to handed in and when!
It's Tuesday, but Ride Day is coming! Join us Friday am at the corner of Clubhouse Drive and Sumner 7:35!
Thanks everyone for a great start to an amazing year of learning! Last two days have been really enjoyable getting to know everyone while sharing stories and adventures. I hope your student is coming home, after school, happy and excited about what's going on and what's coming up in room 18!
Friday is Ride Day and I will be riding my bike to school! If you'd like to join me and ride, I will be at the bottom of Clubhouse drive and Sumner at 7:30. I won't wait, so please time it so we can just keep peddling through the corner and come up the hill!
Please check the homework page and see today's updates!
Ride Day Crew unite!
Mr. Kyle
Dear Students and Parents,
I am looking forward to meeting each of you and starting an exciting journey of learning together this year in Room 18!
We have a lot of exciting curriculum to travel through and many ways that we will be challenging ourselves to becoming the best lifelong learners possible!
I (Mr. Kyle) will be your guide as we discover all the incredibly unique and interesting things in our grade level curriculum!
I know you will enjoy being in room 18 as I will be giving you each ownership of the class this year! Students will be helping by having classroom jobs that benefit the classroom and our school as a whole! We will be having class meetings so that you can voice opinions, ideas and concerns on a regular basis.
It's going to be a great journey! Are you ready? Lace up, grab your backpack and lunch and off we go!
Check out the supplies page that I have attached to this site so you can get some of your materials together before our adventure begins!
Fun and Ownership in Learning,
Mr. Kyle
Posted some great pics of our class on the HW page! Can't wait till we can all hang out again without getting freaked about social distancing. Miss y'all! Hang in there!
March 19
Chrome Books are going to available for you to pick up at Valencia Friday 9am-12pm. This is for grades 3-6 only. More info coming on when the tech will be available for the K-2 grades.
If you could please check to see if your computer has Zoom (the application) on it, I'd like to try and do a class meeting sometime next Monday morning, just to check in. More info coming.
If you have finished reading a book, please log in to AR and let me know if you can take the quiz at home now! The district told us that it was available for you now!
Talk soon,
Mr. Kyle
March 18
Check out the cool drawing ideas that Mrs. K Posted for us on the HW page!
Share your pics with me and I will post them on the students page!
March 16
There are some new things here on our site this afternoon. The SeaHawk news has been updated and has some good information that should be helpful.
March 15
As you may already have heard, Rio (and all PVUSD schools) is moving to remote based learning from March 16 - 20. Below is a link that the district has provided for families to use at home. I encourage all families to set up a weekly schedule to ensure for adequate learning time. The best/productive time for our 6th graders is in the mornings from 8-10 then snack and some exercise time outside if possible. Throw in a silent reading time from 10:45 for an hour and then work on some more of the assigned sets. Please always make sure there is exercise daily and time to play outdoors weather permitting.
Our classroom Chromebooks will be made available to you if you need it to keep up with our online learning.
Your family will need to provide the WiFi at home and a printer for assignments (if required). There are already Google Classroom assignments posted, an eBook link for Anne of Green Gables with the YouTube URL for audible, Math worksheets on the HW page and a NEWSELA article in your Binder.
Here is a link from the district to get started on at home learning:
bit.ly/2QfOMbO
Use this link with Khan Academy to set up a student schedule:
bit.ly/3d0z26b
Stay Calm and keep learning!
We are all in this together!
Mr. Kyle
Reduce anxiety link below:
bit.ly/2Ubn4xI
March 13
There are some really good articles about COVID-19 on NEWSELA. I just assigned one that is called: Fear is normal, but keep it in check. There are some other good ones and I hope you will check them out and take the quizzes as well. If you stumble onto a good one and you think that your classmates would like it and or benefit from it, please let me know and I will add it to our binder.
Please network with your classmates and let them know that there are assigned tasks being added to our website. This way once we return to school we will have a lot of the same background knowledge and have some good discussion.
Please continue to develop your Problem Solution Write. I will post something on Google Classroom shortly so you can check in and start sharing your Google document with me.
Stay healthy and keep washing your hands and don't touch your face!
Mr. Kyle
March 12
Why is it when we are not allowed to come to school we miss our friends more than ever?
So, it looks like for the next few days we need to stay away from school. I fed the fish a little extra and
took everything off all the counters and flat areas in the classroom. We will need to help each other organize all that
stuff when we get back.
As far a Math homework, please try your best effort on the BIM 9.2.1. Use your online BIM book to help you find answers and insights. I have extended the due date to Tuesday the 17th, so do not worry about it being overdue. Check the HW page for some Pi challenges. I'll post the answers later!
Anne of Green Gables can be read at home or if you want you can access the audio and read along. If you don't have access to the book...www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/anne-of-green-gables.pdf, feel free to simply listen to a few chapters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=STHkJqnJfO0&t=887s
March 10
Please check the www.pvusd.net website for updates on the COVID-19 and our district's schools.
We just received word today that we are unable to take any field trips out of our county till the end of May for fears of the virus.
I have been inputting the grades that I have into iGrades www.igradeplus.com/ and making changes as students hustle to get their late work and quizzes completed. Please check the grades so that you can see any progress or changes as the occur.
March 4
Looks like the kids that stayed and did the track and fitness with Mr. Sweet had a really good time today! Hopefully you have been enjoying this great weather and finding time outdoors that you can spend with your family. Tut Tut looks like rain is in the forecast starting Sat. am and then again Mon.-Wed. That's okay though, cause we need the rain and some more snow up in them thar hills!
Please check the HW page and stay caught up on whats going on in room 18! There is a scoop page there too so you can see what is coming up and things to watch out for. Remember, if you're ever absent, you can always check the website and see what we are doing. There are no real reasons to fall behind!
Pushing towards spring,
Mr. Kyle
March 2, 2020
Welcome back! So nice to have the writer's workshop completed! All the Information writes were turned in and came out looking very nice. I will be keeping the writing in class and then giving them back to students after the Open House in spring!
Feb. 18
Please try to get students to school each day and on time! We are trying to up the attendance at Rio and your help is very much appreciated! Teachers are negotiating for a raise, it will be 1% if we can improve students being in class each day! Keep in mind...if your student is running a temperature, please keep them home! I am doing everything here at school to keep our student's health in top form!
Feb. 12
Hi Mr.Kyle's class-
Mr. Kyle is in need of some class supplies. If you can help with any of these, send with your child in the next 2 weeks. Class needs: Kleenex, Paper Towels,and Candy. Candy ideas: large like from Costco or Smart & Final or Target- , Jelly Belly, M&M's plain, Red vines, Starburst, Sour Patch kids, or pretty much anything your child will eat.
Valentine's Day Fun- First of all your child is NOT required to participate in doing valentine cards or treat. However if you child chooses to do so they MUST include every child in class. Don't forget something cute for teacher. There will not be a party however the class will do a small lunch time and exchange of cards time. Just with Mr.Kyle, no parents needed to come, thank you though. I will order pizza again. See link, in your email from me, for food sign up for some side dishes and dessert. Send items with your student in the morning please.
I am prepping the class yearbook page, if you have any photos you'd like to share with me please do. And I have a start on our class basket for the Annual Silent Auction on May 2 at Seascape Resort. I'll send out some items I need help with getting soon. And the teachers and room parents are still talking about End of Year party or event.
Thank you for being such awesome parents as my last year as a Room Mom.
Beth Catesi
Feb. 3
Check out the HW page and see the plan for our week! We are starting in on Integers with chapter 6! This will be challenging and stretch our math skills, but don't worry... keep taking good notes, do the homework assigned, ask questions along the way and challenge yourself on the quizzes and tests!
Keep your eye on the dates for AR to end early March! It's coming up sooner than you think, so keep reading daily and keeping your journal organized! I will be giving big participation grades to students that keep good notes and journals organized. Get in the habit of getting and staying organized! This will really serve you well for the rest of this year and all the way through Jr. High, High school and beyond!
Look for the letter from Beth concerning our class and upcoming events like Valentine's Day!
Big week of learning!
Mr. Kyle
Jan. 26
I have been going through the NEWSELA Binder assignments for Reading and Science grades so far, and wanted to give information to students that are struggling with the quiz questions. Here ya go:
If you received an 60% or less, your quiz was reset and you should go back ASAP and retake the quiz after rereading the article.
March 1st is the deadline for improving this score.
It's not the grade that counts the most, it's the amount of learning that takes place!
Mr. Kyle
Jan. 22
Worked a long time on the question from BIM 5.6.3 #53. Took me a while to be confident to teach it and I sought help from other colleagues before I was ready! Thanks Mr. Sweet and TC! Pic to the left is the easiest formula for solving the problem. Congrats to the parents that stuck with that problem helping their student and got it right!!! Respect!
There is so much to learn! Gotta make the most of everyday!!
Mr. Kyle
PS. Week Peek is posted on the HW page! Check it out!
Jan. 14
Welcome back everyone! Our class was crazy this morning as the students came in and really wanted to hear and tell all about their vacations! We talked and caught up and it sounds like everyone had a very fun and restful holiday!
We talked about flu season and the need for each of us to look out for one another and take measures to stay healthy.
Flu shots this time of year are a really good idea and can help make all the difference. Please note that the school nurse has resubmitted health sheets to be filled out by the parents. Some students have completed their immunizations while most are still needing to get this done. All students entering Jr. High next year will be required to have these updated!
Dec. 12
Receiving the Crystal Apple award was certainly a highlight of my teaching career! I was very happy to have gotten to share that experience with the students in our class! I really appreciated that none of the students asked if there was a mistake or a mix up and that none of them started picking their nose while being filmed for the KSBW 6 oclock news!
Please confirm that this really happened by watching the news at 6pm on Christmas day KSBW channel 8.
Please talk to your student/parents about a gift for Jet! Our giving during this season involves helping a family! The class chose to help out Jet Ramsey and his family. Please send in any gift cards or gifts by next Thursday the 19th!
Dec. 5
Permission slip for Friday field trip posted above! ATTN. Maddie, TJ. Paxton! No form in the am ...no go!
Talk with your student about this season of giving! We have Second Harvest Food Bank going as well as a former student's child "Jet" and family that could really benefit this season from our love!
Mr. Kyle
Check the Week Peek on the Homework page.
Nov. 25
With just two days of school this week, we are looking at some short lessons with lots of reading and journaling.
I know everyone is looking forward to doing a nice dinner with their families and friends while anticipating a much needed rest before the wind up towards the big holiday season.
I wish you all a very blessed thanksgiving!
Mr. Kyle
Nov.14
Please check out the PTC (Parent Teacher Conference) pic above!
You'll notice that all students and their parents are represented. If something comes up and you need to make a change, please let me know so can reschedule.
AR Period 2 began Monday! This period will run all the way till the end of the 2nd Trimester! Everyone has started with a clean slate and new goals with great books to read!
Mr. Kyle
Oct. 30
Hello parents,
Our class is in need of a parent volunteer for the yearbook page! This job entails creating a 2-page spread for your child's class via an online program. The school photos will already be placed. You will be responsible for taking a class group photo, and including it in the page along with other photos from the year.
The amount of time this takes can vary. If prepared with the group picture(s) and an idea of a theme for the page, the project can take as few as a couple hours or less. Finding or taking a group class picture can add time, as well as being particularly creative with the layout. Basically, the time spent can be determined by the volunteer. The layouts are completed online and the program contains background and clip art.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email this year's school yearbook coordinator at alyssa_davis@pvusd.net
Thank you!
Oct. 29......It's getting kinda spooky!!
It's starting...the dreaded zombie like behavior that takes over most elementary age students as the scary day of Halloween quickly approaches.
Symptoms include: dazed looks, answering teachers questions with, "Wool no.." and "Huh?!", making funny and strange noises, unconsciously wondering around the classroom, asking to go use the restroom repeatedly as soon as a lesson starts or immediately after a recess or right after walking past the restrooms when coming back from a pull out, not turning in assigned work, and digging through their desk while the teacher is explaining a lesson.
The reason: It took me many years of teaching and researching October student behavior ( aka...OSB) to finally crack this code...but I did it!!! It's candy!
5 Ways to ease the OSB symptoms:
1. Never allow your children to know where you have hidden the Halloween candy!
2. Never assume that they do not know that you have hidden candy in the house...they know!
3. Do not hide candy in the house! I'd give you ideas of where to hide the goods, but the students might actually read these weekly updates and that could turn everything upside down. Berrrr, sends spines down my shivers!!
4. Check their lunch bag each day of Oct. and early Nov. to insure that there is no evidence of contraband is being smuggled!
5. Relax, carve a pumpkin, and do really nice things for your student's teacher to insure their sanity! Educators will need extra support as they wade through the fog of this harrowing Halloween season.
"..The midnight hour is close at hand..."
Happy Halloween everyone!
Mr. Kyle
PS. We gotta lot going on this week!! "Let's do dis thang!"
Oct. 21
Another week of learning and here we go!
We are starting "Investigating the Past" in our TCI History book this week. This will be a break from the Studies Weekly for us and should provide us with insights to a different History curriculum. We will be looking at the ways that social scientist interpret the past and how we can use this information.
Some of the students wanted to know why we're not decorating the room for Halloween. I let them know that we would be having a full day celebration on Oct.31. On that day, we would be doing some decorating and have some really cool events, but I want to keep our learning theme intact and our focus on the curriculum narrow. I compete with plenty of distractions and really don't want to add extras. Thanks for understanding!
Oct. 14
Great week of learning ahead with some quizzes coming up this Friday for Math and Language.
Please make every effort to stay organized and thorough with your Reading notebook. A large portion of your grade will come from the journal entries and organization that you put into your Reading notebook.
Remember to ask your parents if they have already taken care of the classroom fund. Any questions with this can be directed to Beth our room mom. Thanks everyone that has already paid.
Thanks for helping make our Harvest Festival awesome again this year! Hopefully you were nice to the Rock Wall guy, cause that was my boy Carson!
Remember to ask questions regarding grades and the online grade book as they come up. The answers are out there!
Have fun learning this week!
Nice to have electricity!
Mr. Kyle
Oct. 7
Checking in and noting this gorgeous weather! Where on earth can we get this kind of climate in Oct.?! I hope you have been out playing in the sun and soaking up all you can get! I have modified the homework chart to reflect time in the sun.
We do have or final draft for Small Moment coming due this Thursday the 10th. Please help your student by editing their work and seeing if there is anything to help polish this last draft.
I'm saving all the papers that I have graded for your student and plan to give it to you when we do parent teacher conferences in Nov. Let me know if you'd like them earlier or if there are any questions that I can help you with regarding the online grade book or the Week Peek!
Countdown till Halloween!
Yikes!
Mr. Kyle
Sept 30, 2019
Big week of working together this week! Please take some time to look over the Homework page and see what's going on in room 18 this week. Please also check the iGrade plus website for grade updates. Let me know of there are any problems logging in to check on your student's grades.
Go Room Eighteam!
Mr. Kyle
Sept 24!
Thx everyone for the birthday wishes and love!
Check your Google classroom account and see about the assignments just added!
Everyone have a great day! I'm off to Palapas for some Mexican Food with my family!!!
"Love what you do...do it the best you can... and hang loose!"
Mr. Kyle
Sept. 18, 2019
New day at outdoor School and the students are up early and eager to get on trail and make new adventures! Yesterday the yellow jackets went after Aiden and Vincent leaving them multiple bites. Both boys came through it fearlessly with no side effects other than it really hurt.
Homesickness was at an all time low last night with only little peaks here and there without any debilitating outbursts! Looking forward to a great day of learning together!
Thrasher
Look for more pics later today!
Sept. 17, 2019 Happy Birthday Paige!
Day after arrival at camp and everyone is still accounted for! Aside from the usual homesickness that sets in on the first night around 6pm, everyone did really well! Our class meeting netted no concerns with cabins or groupings with Naturalists. Our students were dubbed excited and very curious to learn. Trail manners were positive with many students showing quick response to instructions and signals.
Today students are split into two groups doing the long hike and the others doing TCC (Trust, communication, cooperation) and the ropes course. We should have some great stories tonight at our class meeting.
There will be some low quality pics here later today. Better quality tomorrow after I find my transfer cable!
Thrasher
Sept.13, 2019
No ride Friday for Mr. Kyle this Friday. Early Doctor appt.
Students, leave backpacks outside class on the wall and wait for Teacher Kirkpatrick to pick you us for Art.
Dear Families,
For peace of mind, in case it was unclear, the sixth grade teacher team will be living at Outdoor Science School all week. In the event that you need to contact me, I will be available but limited to email. Please feel free to connect if necessary. I will try to link up class pictures. at camp here through my blog so stay tuned!
Here is the Monday morning check-list to send students off to Outdoor Science School:
1.) Wear tie-dye shirts
2.) Arrive to school between 8:15-8:30am
3.) Drop off all Science Camp luggage at the flagpole, then report to classroom. Pillows and sleeping bags should be labeled. I encourage students to find a funky pillowcase or one that stands out, so they are sure to know it is theirs.
4.) Bring a sack lunch from home (unless otherwise arranged by the brown bag permission slips)
5.) Bring all medication clearly labeled to your teacher to transport. (Medication will be delivered to the Outdoor Science School nurse.)
6.) Refer to the blog for all of the things students should bring and NOT bring.
7. ) We return at 12:00 to Rio del Mar so please be here to pick up your child on time. They get pretty sad when they are the last ones picked up!
8.) You will need to sign out your child with your teacher to take them home.
From Outdoor School
Letter from Home:
¨Cheerful letters from home, which are “general” in nature (no bad news please), are always appreciated by the students. Please mail your letters early (the Saturday before the program week is best) in order to ensure their arrival by Tuesday or Wednesday. Please do not send packages, food, gum or candy. Mail is delivered to the students each morning at breakfast. Mail that arrives Friday afternoon after your child has departed, or later, will be stamped with “return to sender” and sent back to you.¨
ADDRESS MAIL AS FOLLOWS:
Child’s name
Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School
1605 Eureka Canyon Road
Child’s School Watsonville, CA 95076
In the event of an emergency: Please direct phone calls during the program week to our Koinonia site office at (831) 722-8222. If you cannot reach anyone at that phone number please try the Santa Cruz County Office of Education at (831) 466-5715.
We are all so excited!
~Mr. Kyle
P.S. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sept. 9, 2019
Happy Monday! This month is going to roar by as we are doing so much together! I hope that you are able to use this site as a place to check in and keep up with what is going on in our classroom day to day. Please note that if you scroll down, you will see previous posts and be able to keep up with what has happened earlier this year.
Science Camp is coming in 7 days! Please note the check list above! Your student is going to be checking stuff off and packing this week as our way of getting ready for next week! Hope this will help them remember everything they will need to make this a great week of learning at science camp!
We still need some papers and $ from about ten students. I have three students that have no papers turned in and I am waiting to hear what the play is?! If your student is not coming, I need to know that ASAP so that I can arrange for them to be in another teachers classroom during that week. Science camp is school that week and we expect everyone to participate and to not miss out on this incredible learning experience.
Make sure to get the doctor signatures for meds if your child is going to need to take them during outdoor school! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M3FQd-N9Y&authuser=0 is a quick video that will answer the med questions for outdoor school! Please let me know if there are any problems or needs that you have while preparing our students for outdoor school! Check the memory link from our website! www.weebly.com/editor/main.php#/"Lily would go!"
Sept. 3, 2019
Hope y'all had a wonderful three day weekend and celebrated Labor day without doing labor! I had many chores to catch up that did not include golfing, mountain biking, or any surfboard riding! The house looks good but I am tired!
Still time to bring in a new white T Shirt for a Tie Dye project we started this past Friday. Many students got their shirts knotted up with rubber bands and have them soaking in their zip lock bag. These shirts will be ready to add colors to this Friday when we see our art teacher!
Science Camp is coming in 13 days! We need all papers and $ in by this Friday the 6th. Make sure to get the doctor signatures for meds if your child is going to need to take them during outdoor school! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M3FQd-N9Y&authuser=0 is a quick video that will answer the med questions for outdoor school! Please let me know if there are any problems or needs that you have while preparing our students for outdoor school! Check the memory link from our website! www.weebly.com/editor/main.php#/"Lily would go!"
Check out our week peek on the homework page! This is a road map through our week of all the cool things we are doing and when.
Please let me know if there is something missing or something more that could be useful if it were added.
This week we are focused on kindness and looking out for one another. Please talk together this week and see what ways we can help one another through our kindness.
"Love what you do, always do your best and hang loose!"
Thrasher
Aug. 26, 2019
Please bring in a new white T Shirt for a Tie Dye project starting this Friday. Each year that the students go to science camp we like to wear tie dye shirts the first day! It is short notice, but it will be so worth it.
Let me know if you can donate bags or T Shirts as this would really help expedite the completion of this project!
Be sure to watch Science Camp presentation video with your parents before back to school night tomorrow! bit.ly/SCOSPP
Thx,
Mr. "Thrasher" Kyle
The cost for Science Camp this year is $371. This price reflects the funds raised from last year as well the price for a five day camp experience and student transportation. There is a youtube presentation video for outdoor school that is assigned for this week to watch with your students at home before back to school night. Please use the link above to watch the video.
If you have questions or concerns, I will be happy to talk with you after the class presentation on Thursday evening.
Please use this site to keep up with the adventures in Room 18!
I have updated the homework page so that the Week Peek reveals the homework and classwork pattern for the five days of school. This is the place students can check and make sure they see what is coming up, what test or quiz to prepare for, which papers need to handed in and when!
It's Tuesday, but Ride Day is coming! Join us Friday am at the corner of Clubhouse Drive and Sumner 7:35!
Thanks everyone for a great start to an amazing year of learning! Last two days have been really enjoyable getting to know everyone while sharing stories and adventures. I hope your student is coming home, after school, happy and excited about what's going on and what's coming up in room 18!
Friday is Ride Day and I will be riding my bike to school! If you'd like to join me and ride, I will be at the bottom of Clubhouse drive and Sumner at 7:30. I won't wait, so please time it so we can just keep peddling through the corner and come up the hill!
Please check the homework page and see today's updates!
Ride Day Crew unite!
Mr. Kyle
Dear Students and Parents,
I am looking forward to meeting each of you and starting an exciting journey of learning together this year in Room 18!
We have a lot of exciting curriculum to travel through and many ways that we will be challenging ourselves to becoming the best lifelong learners possible!
I (Mr. Kyle) will be your guide as we discover all the incredibly unique and interesting things in our grade level curriculum!
I know you will enjoy being in room 18 as I will be giving you each ownership of the class this year! Students will be helping by having classroom jobs that benefit the classroom and our school as a whole! We will be having class meetings so that you can voice opinions, ideas and concerns on a regular basis.
It's going to be a great journey! Are you ready? Lace up, grab your backpack and lunch and off we go!
Check out the supplies page that I have attached to this site so you can get some of your materials together before our adventure begins!
Fun and Ownership in Learning,
Mr. Kyle
