Tuesday we are going to Reed Canyon to pull ivy as a class service project.  Bring gardening gloves if you have them!  You may also bring money to purchase lunch from the cafeteria.

Due Wednesday:
- Fact Card for the 1st country you are visiting (needs to have 5 facts and relevant images)
- Research for the first THEME you will be focusing on during your travels in the first country that you visit -- please refer to your Assignment Page for a description of the 4 themes (this was also emailed out to parents)

Due Thursday:
- 1st reading section

Friday: Hunger Banquet 

Due Monday:
Culture Experience Share -- Kayla, Simon, Eli, Kaia B, Arkain, Liam, Cybelle, Travis

Reading:
Students should be reading every day.  Reading assignments are due every Thursday:  5/3, 5/10, and 5/17.  I will post the reading assignment sheet as soon as I figure out how to add attachments to the blog, but the students have very clear information about what is due on our Thursday discussion days.

6th Grade Math: Due Wednesday

Page 77 in Algebra Packet -- backtracking 

Due Monday, April 30th:
- Page 64 in Service Learning Journal (Hunger and Homelessness in My Community) -- use the fact page from the Oregon Food Bank (handed out in class) to find your 10 facts and write a reflection about making lunches for the homeless with Vinnie

Trip Around the World Assignments (also due Monday)
-travel itinerary
-passport application (many students finished this in class)
-grant sheet (yellow)

Today we began Spring Novel Groups.  Students should be reading every day.  Reading assignments are due every Thursday:  5/3, 5/10, and 5/17.  I will post the reading assignment sheet as soon as I figure out how to add attachments to the blog, but the students have very clear information about what is due on our Thursday discussion days.

Due Thursday, April 26th:
- Reader Profile page -- A few students left their sheet in class -- make sure you pick one up tomorrow!
- Jean's Farm Field Study Assignment

Thursday is "Take Your Child To Work Day" -- 8th graders are supposed to attend a job shadow as part of their portfolio. They are encouraged to do this on Thursday -- other students are able to shadow someone as well -- please have your student confirm that they will be gone or send me an email. They are responsible for any work they miss during school.

Due Monday, April 30th:
- Page 64 in Service Learning Journal (Hunger and Homelessness in My Community) -- use the fact page from the Oregon Food Bank (handed out in class) to find your 10 facts and write a reflection about making lunches for the homeless with Vinnie

Due Monday, April 23rd:
- Wildlife Tours Research Page -- each student received a reasearch page for an animal group that they will be teaching to 3rd graders in May. The training for their specialty group is Monday morning, so they need to have the research page done by then!
***A few students did not get the research page last week -- for these students (Taylor, Simone, Cate, Julian M, Arkain, Julian T, Kamil, Elijah -- This is due Friday April 26th!)

Due Wed, April 25th:
-Ancient Cultures Reflection
- 'Scene of Portland' postcard

Due Thursday, April 26th:
- Reader Profile page -- A few students left their sheet in class -- make sure you pick one up tomorrow!

Thursday is "Take Your Child To Work Day" -- 8th graders are supposed to attend a job shadow as part of their portfolio. They are encouraged to do this on Thursday -- other students are able to shadow someone as well -- please have your student confirm that they will be gone or send me an email. They are responsible for any work they miss during school.

Today the students had a chance to explore half of the ancient museum rooms. We went to Ancient India, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Maya. Tomorrow we will visit the rest of the ancient cultures.

An Ancient Cultures Reflection was assigned today. The students will compare and contrast the cultures, reflect on their own personal biases, and make connections from the ancient cultures to our world today. The answers should be detailed, thorough, and should reflect all the learning and thinking they have done during this unit. It will be due on Wed, April 25th.

Due Monday, April 23rd:
- Wildlife Tours Research Page -- each student received a reasearch page for an animal group that they will be teaching to 3rd graders in May. The training for their specialty group is Monday morning, so they need to have the research page done by then!

Due Wed, April 25th:
-Ancient Cultures Reflection

The museum is coming together! We've been doing some serious curating! The Trojan Horse is complete, Gods and Goddesses adorn the walls, columns are erected, an olive tree perches in the corner, and interpretive signs and posters abound! It's not to be missed!

MUSEUM GRAND OPENING: WED. the 18th 6-7:30pm!!!

Students will be signing up for shifts to serve as docents during the museum opening. There will also be a time slot for right after school on Wednesday to help put the finishing touches on things.

8th Graders for Portfolio: Due Wednesday: Thank you letter #1


6th grade math: Due Friday: In Algebra packet -- page 54 and 59

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made.
Here are some items we would love to have...
umbrella, tin foil, metallic paint (either gold or silver), clay, sheets for making togas

PAST DUE!!! Due April 9: - Artifact Caption -- typed -- to accompany the first artifact that you made -- please email to Sarah B (sunnysidesarah@gmail.com) if possible (see requirements for caption below)

8th Grade: Bucket List

Due April 11: Service Learning Reflection (either school, community, or multi-cultural) for 3rd quarter
- Rough draft of adventure story

Due April 16:
- Final draft of Adventure Story -- must be turned in on Monday in order to be considered for an award!
- 2D exhibit for SWAG Museum -- Represents a smaller idea within your expretise area. Can be presented through a poster, powerpoint, video, photos, etc...This will be displayed within the museum -- mainly done as home research, but can be done with extra time in class as well


6th grade math: Due Monday: In Algebra packet -- page 49 "Day 4 Homework 2.3 Crouching Dog, Hidden Pattern" -- Finish order of operations packet (handed out last week)

Artifact Caption

How to Write a Caption

A caption gives basic information about a work of art.

---

Title

Titles appear in boldface.

Date

Titles are usually followed by a date or date range.

Artist

The name and nationality of the artist/maker(s) of the work of art are given, if known.

Country or Culture of Origin

The country or culture of origin indicates the geographic area where the work of art was made or found and may be followed by a specific city or region.

Medium and Dimensions

The medium describes the material(s) that the work of art is made of. Dimensions of the work of art are given in inches and centimeters.

Credit Line

The credit line indicates how a work came into the permanent collection or how it came to be on view at the Metropolitan Museum. "Bequest," "gift," "purchase," and "loan" are some of the terms used to indicate sources. The assigned credit line remains with the work of art throughout its life at the Museum. The year of accession is given at the end of the credit line.

Description of the item

What was its use, purpose, history etc.

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made.
Here are some items we would love to have...
umbrella, tin foil, metallic paint (either gold or silver), clay, sheets for making togas

PAST DUE!!! Due April 9: - Artifact Caption -- typed -- to accompany the first artifact that you made -- please email to Sarah B (sunnysidesarah@gmail.com) if possible (see requirements for caption below)

8th Grade: Bucket List

Due April 10:
- Greek current event due for those who need to make it up:Arkain, Cate, Chloe, Taylor, Jackson, Grace, Micah, Cheyenne

Due April 11: Service Learning Reflection (either school, community, or multi-cultural) for 3rd quarter
- Rough draft of adventure story


6th grade math: Due Wednesday: In Algebra packet -- pages 37 (Day 2 Homework 2.1 Penny Stacks), page 43 (Day 3 Homework 2.2 Penny legs)
Turn in all late/missing work by Wednesday in order to have it count for this trimester

Artifact Caption

How to Write a Caption

A caption gives basic information about a work of art.

---

Title

Titles appear in boldface.

Date

Titles are usually followed by a date or date range.

Artist

The name and nationality of the artist/maker(s) of the work of art are given, if known.

Country or Culture of Origin

The country or culture of origin indicates the geographic area where the work of art was made or found and may be followed by a specific city or region.

Medium and Dimensions

The medium describes the material(s) that the work of art is made of. Dimensions of the work of art are given in inches and centimeters.

Credit Line

The credit line indicates how a work came into the permanent collection or how it came to be on view at the Metropolitan Museum. "Bequest," "gift," "purchase," and "loan" are some of the terms used to indicate sources. The assigned credit line remains with the work of art throughout its life at the Museum. The year of accession is given at the end of the credit line.

Description of the item

What was its use, purpose, history etc.

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made.
Here are some items we would love to have...
umbrella, tin foil, metallic paint (either gold or silver), clay, sheets for making togas

Due April 9: - Artifact Caption -- typed -- to accompany the first artifact that you made -- please email to Sarah B (sunnysidesarah@gmail.com) if possible (see requirements for caption below)

8th Grade: Bucket List

Due April 11: Service Learning Reflection (either school, community, or multi-cultural) for 3rd quarter


6th grade math: Due Monday: Test Booster and complete a number trick

Artifact Caption

How to Write a Caption

A caption gives basic information about a work of art.

---

Title

Titles appear in boldface.

Date

Titles are usually followed by a date or date range.

Artist

The name and nationality of the artist/maker(s) of the work of art are given, if known.

Country or Culture of Origin

The country or culture of origin indicates the geographic area where the work of art was made or found and may be followed by a specific city or region.

Medium and Dimensions

The medium describes the material(s) that the work of art is made of. Dimensions of the work of art are given in inches and centimeters.

Credit Line

The credit line indicates how a work came into the permanent collection or how it came to be on view at the Metropolitan Museum. "Bequest," "gift," "purchase," and "loan" are some of the terms used to indicate sources. The assigned credit line remains with the work of art throughout its life at the Museum. The year of accession is given at the end of the credit line.

Description of the item

What was its use, purpose, history etc.

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made.
Here are some items we would love to have...
umbrella, tin foil, metallic paint (either gold or silver), clay, sheets for making togas


Due April 6: Greek Hero collage with title

Due April 11: Service Learning Reflection (either school, community, or multi-cultural) for 3rd quarter

6th grade math: due tomorrow - first page (both sides) of Order of Operation packet (first page begins with (3x7)+3). Use the Order of Operations info sheet to help you. Remember "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally!!"

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made.
Here are some items we would love to have...
umbrella, tin foil, metallic paint (either gold or silver), clay, sheets for making togas


Due April 5: Powell Butte Field Study

Due April 6: Greek Hero collage with title

Due April 11: Service Learning Reflection (either school, community, or multi-cultural) for 3rd quarter

6th Grade Math: Finish Day 3 and Day 4 warm-ups in packet

Friday is a half-day. Dismissal is at 11:45

This week we are focusing on creating our Ancient Greece Museum Exhibits. Students should be collecting materials they need for their exhibits and bringing them into class, so that class time can be used effectively to get them made. We got a great start today!

Due April 4: Final copy of Illustrated Picture Book -- remember to refer to the rubric!- Story proposal for Curator Adventure story (fill out worksheet given in class Monday)

Due April 5: Powell Butte Field Study

Due April 6: Greek Hero collage with title
Friday is a half-day. Dismissal is at 11:30

We are traveling to Powell Butte for the plant restoration tomorrow. Students received another permission slip....it must be turned in tomorrow!!!! Third time's a charm :)

Due April 4: Final copy of Illustrated Picture Book -- remember to refer to the rubric!
- Story proposal for Curator Adventure story (fill out worksheet given in class Monday)

Due April 6: Greek Hero collage with title
Friday is a half-day dismissal is at 11:30

Due April 9:
- Current event/culture share for: Evan, Cheyenne, Micah, Julian T, Kamil, Grace, Anna, Joe, Chloe

6th Grade math:
Homework page 1.1 in new Algebra packet
Create your own number trick using the Algebra pieces notation