Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Thursday Oct. 31
- Last day to turn in work for 6th graders, since they will be leaving for Outdoor School






Due Friday
- Final Draft of Service Reflection -- we did not discuss the parameters/expectations for an accompanying art piece, so that is not required for this first reflection.  However, we will be doing them for future reflections.

- Stream Scene pages 77-83  Finish the section on stream flow make sure you do parts A and B

November 7 -- Last Day of the Quarter!!!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines
Please at least bring in an outline-- we will be doing some peer review and looking at past examples!

- Read Chapters 1-3 in Crooked River, answer questions on the worksheet

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
- Native American novel project-- You have known about this for a long time!!!! I have pasted the requirements for it below
- Reed Field Study
- River research on Native Americans (first inhabitants) and Settlers

Thursday Oct. 31
- Last day to turn in work for 6th graders, since they will be leaving for Outdoor School

November 7 -- Last Day of the Quarter!!!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Due Wednesday:
- Completed River Map with paragraph about the course of the river -- See bright yellow sheet for specifics about what map needs to include

- Use my feedback for your My Life As A River essay to highlight 3 things you want to focus on for your final draft -- final draft due Wednesday!



Due Friday:
- Type River Fact Page (use the notes you took from the back of yellow sheet for River Assignment)

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines

- Read Chapters 1-3, answer questions on the worksheet

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Monday, October 21, 2013


Due Wednesday:
- Completed River Map with paragraph about the course of the river -- See bright yellow sheet for specifics about what map needs to include

- Use my feedback for your My Life As A River essay to highlight 3 things you want to focus on for your final draft -- final draft due Wednesday!

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Friday, October 18, 2013

Due Monday:
Complete the fact page on the back of the bright yellow sheet about the river you chose today.  If you can't find sufficient information about your river, feel free to choose a different one.

Due Wednesday:
- Use my feedback for your My Life As A River essay to highlight 3 things you want to focus on for your final draft -- final draft due Wednesday!

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Due Thursday:
- PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR STREAM SCENE PACKET AT SCHOOL
- Fish Hatcheries field study assignment

Due Friday:
- Service Journal pages 17, 19, 26

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Monday, October 14, 2013


Due Tuesday:
- Eagle Fern reflection
- Write 5 questions you want to ask at the hatcheries...base this off the article we read in class and any lingering questions from our discussion today.  These should be written in your ECore notebook.

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)
See page 7 in your service journal for the reflection guidelines

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Upcoming Service Projects!!!
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Errol Heights Volunteer Event
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join PP&R, the Friends of Errol Heights, and other community members for our regular work party! We will maintain trails, mulch or remove invasive species. Please wear long pants and sturdy walking shoes, and bring warm clothes, a hat, and a water bottle. Tools, gloves, water, and treats provided. Meet at SE 45 & Tenino Dr. TriMet bus #75. For more info or to RSVP, contact Susan at susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-5937.

·         November 9, 9:30 AM-noon Adams Community Gardens
Join PP&R’s Community Gardens and City Nature West for a fall cleanup of the garden and natural area including the removal of invasive species and sheet mulching. The community garden is located at 4300 NW Cornell Rd. Wear weather-appropriate, grubby clothing and bring a water bottle. We'll provide gloves and tools. For more info, contact Mary at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423.

·         Saturday, November 16, 9:00AM-Noon Willamette Park
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and the South Portland Riverbank Partners for the morning of planting native plants and removing invasive weeds along the Willamette River!  Tools, gloves, training, and snacks will be provided. Please come dressed for the weather, wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. Meet the group at the picnic shelter at the southernmost end of the park.
For more information, please contact Marissa Dorais, Stewardship Coordinator, at (503) 823-7016 or marissa.dorais@portlandoregon.gov.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Due Monday
- 3 Thank You notes for Eagle Fern (started in class)

Due Tuesday:
- Eagle Fern reflection

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)

Due Tuesday Oct. 29:
Native American novel project

Friday, October 4, 2013

Packing List

Packing list:

  •  
    o   Clothing for all weather – layers, warm, cold and rainy
    (rain coat,boots or sneakers, change of socks and undergarments, hat for campfire, pajamas, etc)
    o   Sleeping bag and pillow ( (if they are not in stuff sack, please place in garbage bag labeled with student name; sleeping pad if you have it)
    o   Hygiene items (deodorant, toothbrush, etc.)
    o   Water bottle
    o   E-core journal and pencils
    o   Flashlight
    o   Sack lunch for first day
  • o   Daypack
  • o   Optional:  Musical instruments for campfire, sports equipment, deck of cards

DO NOT bring any valuables such as electronics  (there is no cell phone reception at the camp).
DO NOT bring any personal snacks as food is not allowed in cabins (but do bring your own lunch for day #1).

A note about CAMERAS:
No camera phones or ipod cameras allowed.  If you bring a camera, you are bringing it at your own risk.  If any teacher or adult asks you to put it away (because of distraction, etc.) -- you must abide immediately!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY THIS WEEKEND!
Reed Canyon Day is Saturday, October 5 9am-3pm
Meet at the NW corner of the canyon, below the Grove dorm - and behind the Canyon house
Food is provided!  Bring gloves if you have them

Due Friday 10/4
Jean's Farm field study assignment

Due Thursday 10/10
Stream Scene
- Page 115-117 on Dissolved Oxygen
- Pages 127-129 on pH

Due Thursday 10/10:
- Read the final chunk of your Native American novel.  Complete 2 last culture log entries. 
MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR NOVEL TO TURN IN!

Due Monday Oct. 28:
- Rough Draft of Service Reflection for the 1st Quarter (this can be a community or school-based project)