December 18, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 18, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions 44 & 45.  Students made a journal entry on the novel Middle School and worked on a winter Haiku poem.

Homework:

• Reading test corrections due tomorrow

Progress reports go home tomorrow.

Have a wonderful holiday season.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

December 17, 2014:  Students to a poetry test today and worked in the Buckle Down workbook learning 14 hints to reading unknown vocabulary.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 45
• Read Middle School 66-75

Progress Reports go home on Friday.

Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 16, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 16, 2014:  Students took a Simple Solutions quiz on lessons 24-28.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 43.  Students worked on SRA at their assigned level.  Students turned in poetry group project.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 44
• Read Middle School #65 to 75
• Study vocabulary terms for poetry test tomorrow.

Progress reports go home on Friday.

Happy Holidays.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 15, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 15, 2014:  Students finished up the them Friends in their poetry lesson and began working on the them Family.  Students worked in small groups and discussed the meaning of the poetry and what they felt the author of the poem was trying to express.  Students added two more academic vocabulary words to heir list and two root words.

Homework:

• Study for Simple Solutions quiz lessons 24-28
• Simple Solutions lesson 43
• Poetry test on Wednesday (vocabulary terms and one comprehension question

Thursday Wheel of Wisdom rewards (students must fulfill school rewards criteria in order to attend.).  

Friday, December 19, 2014 progress reports sent home and at the end of the day Winter Break begins.

Students will have a Christmas party in the afternoon and the PTC is so graciously paying for the pizza and drinks from the "Penny Wars" contest.  Thanks to all of you on PTC. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 11, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

December 11, 2014:  Students worked on journal entry on the novel Middle School.  Students reviewed practice book and Simple Solutions homework.  Students worked in groups on three poems answering comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.  Collected student journals.

Homework

• Simple Solutions lesson 42
• Study for spelling test tomorrow
• Read Middle school book chapters 66 through 75
• Simple Solutions quiz next Tuesday for lessons 24-28

Progress reports go home December 19, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notficiations

December 10, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions and Practice book.  We reviewed vocabulary terms for poetry.  Students worked in groups on poems and work finding the meanings of the poems through friendship.

• Homework: 
• SS #41
• PB page 39
• Middle School 56-65
• SS quiz lesson 24-28 next Tuesday
• Spelling test on pages 37, 38 & 39 Friday.

Progress Reports go home on 12-19-2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

December 9,, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

December 9, 2014:  Students worked on new academic vocabulary word: concise.  Students reviwed vocaubulary and Simple Solutions homework:  Students learned vocabulary terms for vocabulary and worked on a graphic organizer.

Homework:

1. SS #40
2. PB page 38
3. Read Middle School chapters 56-65
4. Collecting journals on Thursday
5. Simples Solutions quiz next Tuesday, lessons 24-28

Progress reports go home on December 19, 2014.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

December 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

Decmber 8, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions.  Students discussed new unit on fairness.  they worked in groups and discussed if fair is always just?  Always equal?  Does Social Media influence fairness today?

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 39
• PB 37
• Read Middle School novel chapters 56-65.
• Collecting journal on Thursday.
• Simple Solutions quiz  next Monday

Progress reports go home on the 12/19/2014

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

We will be taking NWEA test when we return. :)

December 5, 2014; Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 5, 2014:  Students worked on journal entry and were introduced the theme for this unit on Fairness.  Students took  prespelling test, reviwed simple solutions and introduced to two new root words.

Homework:

• Missed spelling words 5 times each
• Collecting journals middle of next week
• Read chapters 56 to 65 Middle School novel

Progress reports go home Friday, December 19, 2014.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

December 4, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 4, 2014:  Students did a listening activity on Brainpop for a grade.  Students reviwed reading strategis such as:  Test taking strategies, Idioms and Cliches and to Tone and Mood.  We will review Simple Solutions lesson 37 tomorrow.  Students also learned to new root words ( duct and dyn).

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 38
• Middle School novel 56 to 65
• Collecting reading journals next week

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

December 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Ntofications

    December 3, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 35 & 36. Students made a journal entry on their Middle School novel chapter 53.  Students were introduced to a new vocabulary word today "Clarification." 

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #37
• Middle School novel chaptesr 56 to 65
• Unit 3 vocabulary test orange book

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

December 1, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

December 1, 2014:  Performance assessments for the novel "The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963 is due today.  Students viewed the movie today.  Field trip tomorrow and thank you to all the chaperones.  Please be here at 9:15.  Students need to bring a snack and a bag lunch.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 36
• Journal Entry on chapters 49-54 for the novel Middle School on Wednesday
• Vocabulary test unit three Orange book on Thursday, December 3, 2014.  

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 25, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 25, 2014:  Students continued working on their performance assessment (five-paragraph essay) on the novel, "The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963."  The final essay is due on Monday.  Students may email their paper to me during the Thanksgiving break or email me with questions.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Thank you,
Jeanine Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

November 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 24, 2014:  Students are working on their five-paragraph performance assessment for the story, "The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963."  Students worked on the rough draft today and will have tomorrow in class to finish the final draft.  Students that do not finish will have to finish over their break and it is due on Monday, December 1, 2014.

Homework:

• Work on your performance assessment
• Please bring back forms and money for field trip

Assessment Night this evening 5:00 to 7:00.  We hope you can attend. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 21, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 21, 2014:  Students finished reading chapters 14 & 15 in the novel, the Watsons Go to Birmingham...1963.  Students answered comprehension questions and worked on instructional vocabulary.

Students will be taking a writing performance assessment for the novel they have just completed.  Students will write an essay on how culture affected characters in the novel during their trip in 1963 from Michigan to Detroit.

Homework:

• Finish read chapters 50-60 for Monday, December 1, 2014.  

Assessment Night is on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  We hope you can attend. 

Do not forget to bring in your field trip permission slips and money, by Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 20, 2014:  Students made a journal entry on today's objective and purpose.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 34.  Students in groups and were designated roles, and answered questions, made connections and discussed changes Byron had made throughout the story.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions #35
• Read chapters 43-49 in the novel Middle School

Come join us for Assessment Night on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 19, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 18, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 33.  Students read chapters 11 & 12 in the novel the Watsons.  Students will be taking a performance assessment on Monday and Tuesday (Five paragraph essay explaining how the society/culture around Bryon changes his character traits.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 34
• Read Middle School novel chapters 43-49

Please join us for Assessment Night at Hale on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00.  Learn about NWEA MAPS, PARCC & Dibbles testing.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 18, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notificatons

November 18, 2014:  Students did a journal entry from the novel "Middle School" this is a short assessment.  Students took a quiz on Simple Solutions Quiz # 5.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 31 & 32.  Students began reading chapter 11 in the novel "The Watsons..."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 33
• Read chapters 43-49 Middle School novel

Join us for Assessment night on 11/24/2014 - 5:00 to 7:00.  Raffles, students with the highest attendance will win a free party, extra credit in all subject area.  Hope you can make it.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

Homework: 11/17/2014 Please note page 32 instead of page 31 S.S.

November 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 17, 2014:  Students took a comprehension/vocabulary test on chapters 9 & 10 from the novel.  Students may have started quiz on Simple Solutions lessons 17-21.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 31
• We will finish book this week and will be writing a five-paragraph essay (performance assessment).  This essay evolves around the culture/society during the 1960's era.  Students will have 3 questions to choose from.  This essay will be work 30 points.
• Tuesday, students will complete a journal entry from the Middle School novel on chapters 32-37.
• Students need to finish reading chapters 38-43 in the Middle School novel for next Monday.

Please remember, attendance is key for helping your child's success.  

Have a great day.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 14, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 14, 2014:  Students worked groups reading chapters 9 & 10 and answering comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.  Students will be graded on this assignment.  Students will be taking a vocabulary/comprehension test on Monday.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary for Monday's test
• Study Simple Solutions for quiz on lessons 17-21
• Read Middle school chapters 43-49
• Journal entry Monday on Middle School chapters 37-42

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

November 13, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 13, 2014:  Students worked on root words today.  These words are located on the staff page next to my name under word analysis.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions, made a journal entry and read chapters 9 & 10 (comprehension questions).

Homework

• Simple Solutions lesson 31
• Quiz Simple Solutions lessons 17-21
• Possible vocabulary/comprehension test tomorrow (start it)
• Read Middle School chapters 27-42

It was very nice meeting all the wonderful parents yesterday. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework, and Notifications

November 10, 2014:  Students will be taking a spelling test, page 68, students will make a journal entry on character traits (comparing and contrasting), and read chapter 9 in the novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 30
• Study for Friday's Simple Solutions quiz lessons 17-30
• Study instructional vocabulary for Friday's comprehension vocabulary test on chapters 9&10 for your novel
• Read Middle School novel chapters 37-42 for Friday's journal entry.

Report card pick up on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 -- 11:00 to 6:00PM

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 6, 2014:  Students worked on new academic vocabulary word (conflict).  Students reviewed previous academic vocabulary words they learned, reviewed practice book page 68 and Simple Solutions lesson 29.

Homework:

• Quiz on lesson 17-20 Simple Solutions Friday, November 14, 2014
• Spelling test on Monday, November 10, 2014
• Complete practice book page 69

Report card pick up on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 --11:00 to 6:00PM

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 5, 2014:  Students read chapter 8 & 9 in their novel.  Students were presented instructional vocabulary for chapters 9 & 10.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 28 and Practice book page 67.

Homework:

• Practice book page 68
• Simple Solutions lesson 29
• Read in novel Middle School chapters 37-42
• Spelling test on Monday, November 10, 2014

Report card pick up is on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

November 4, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 4, 2014:  Students took pre-spelling test (practice book page 67) for Monday's test on November 10, 2014. Students finished reading chapter 8 in their novel.  Students reviewed lesson 27 Simple Solutions.

Homework:

• Complete PB page 67
• Complete lesson 28 Simple Solutions
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Spelling test next Monday, 11/10/14

Report card pick up Wednesday, November 12, 2014--11:00 to 6:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 3, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 26.  Students reviewed academic words in order to prepare for PARCC test.  Students discussed Byron's characteristics now and how he may change at the end of the story The Watsons...

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 27
• Read chapters 37-42 in the novel Middle School for next Monday.

End of quarter this week.  Report card pick up on November 12th - 11:00 to 6:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 31, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 31, 2014:  Students took the spelling test today and had a movie and party after lunch.

Homework:

• Middle School novel read chapters 36-42

Have a Happy Halloween!

Report Card Pick Up is on Wednesday November 12, 2014 - 12:00 to 6:00.  End of quarter November 6, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 30, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notificaitons

October 30, 2014:   Students took their MTSS vocabulary test today.  Students reviewed practice book page 272 and Simple Solutions page lesson 25.  Students read chapter 7 and began chapter 8 in their novel.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 26
• Practice book page 273
• Study spelling words for test
• Read chapters 31-36 in the novel Middle School

Halloween party tomorrow.  Students can bring candy.  We have 37 students. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 28, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 28, 2014:  Students took a pre-spelling test today, page 271 PB.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 24.  Students read chapters 6 & 7 in the novel, "The Watsons..."

Homework:

• PB page 271
• Missed spelling 5 times each
• Simple Solutions lesson 25
• Study for Vocabulary/Comprehension test chapters 5 & 6
• Quiz on unit orange vocabulary book unit two Thursday.

Halloween party on Friday.  There are 37 students in the class.  Students may wear orange and black.  Bring in your student fee money, shot records/physicals.  

End of quarter November 6, 2014. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 27, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 27, 2014:  Students reviewed instructional vocabulary for test on chapters 5 & 6 Wednesday.  Students read in their novel for Wednesday's test.  Students learned an additional academic vocabulary word and reviewed four words we learned already.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary (instructional) for test on Wednesday.
• Test on orange vocabulary book on Thursday. 
• Collecting student journal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Simple Solutions lesson 24

End of the quarter next week.  Make sure you turn in your progress report and student fees.  I you have a physical to turn in make sure you do that.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 24, 2014:  Students took spelling test and reviewed Practice book homework.  Students read a chapter in the novel "The Watson's..."

Homework:


Read chapters 31-36 for next Friday in your Middle School novel
Quiz on Thursday Orange vocabulary book unit 2

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

October 23, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 23, 2014:  Students reviewed practice book page 251 and Simple Solutions lesson 22.  Room 316 completed introduction to instructional vocabulary.  Students read aloud chapter 5 in the novel, "The Watsons..."

Homework:

• PB pages 253
• Spelling test on Friday 
• Simple Solutions lesson 23
• Make sure you read up to chapter 30 in your novel Middle School.

Bring your change for Penny Wars, Friday is the vendor fair/fashion show.  Bring in your student fees for Halloween rewards. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 22, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 22, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 21, students finished presenting and students began instructional vocabulary for chapters 5 & 6 in for their novel.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 22
• Vocabulary graphic organizer through the last word we did in class
• Practice book page 251
• Read Middle School novel through chapter 30
• Spelling test on Friday

Please bring in your pennies and change for "Penny Wars."

Vendor fair and Fashion show on Friday evening 5:00 to 10:00

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 21, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 21, 2014:  Students took a pre-spelling test on page 251 in their practice book.  Students took a Simple Solutions quiz on lessons 13-16.  Students finished giving their presentations today.  Students worked on SRA Word Learning vocabulary.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #21
• Write  missed spelling words 5 times each
• Make sure you have Middle School novel read up to chapter 30
• Rewrites for research is due on Thursday

Come to our Vendor Fair on Friday evening 5:00 to 10:00, please return progress reports and bring your change for "Penny Wars."

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 20, 2014:  Students finished presenting their projects.  Students have the opportunity to correct their paper by Thursday.  Simple Solutions Quiz on Tuesday, lessons 13-16.   Read chapters 24-30 in your Middle School book.

Homework:

• Study Simple Solutions lessons 13-16
• Read chapters 24-30 in Middle School book
• Corrections research due on Thursday

Notifications:  Please return progress reports, turn in medicals and vendor fair is on Friday from 5:00 to 10:00

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 17, 2014.  Students began giving their presentations on Civil Rights Movement.  Students will continue presenting on Monday and begin reading chapters 7, 8, & 9 in their novel and learn vocabulary for these chapters.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions review lesson 20 on Monday.
• Simple Solutions quiz on lessons 13-16 on Tuesday
• Read chapters 24-30 in Middle School novel

Please return progress reports. Penny Wars through 10/24/14

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Muir

October 16, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 16, 2014:  Students learned new instructional vocabulary words, academic words and root words.  Students made a journal entry self-assessing their first 7 weeks in school.  Reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 19.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 20
• Simple Solutions quiz 13-16 Tuesday
• Research due Friday and present

Return progress reports, penny wars and physicals

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 15, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 15, 2014:  Students finished taking there test on chapters 3 & 4.  Students worked independently on SRA (Learning About Words) and put their score on their SRA sheet.

Homework:

• Civil Rights Research is due on Friday, October 17, 2014
• Read chapters 19-23 Middle School book for Friday
• Simple Solutions quiz on Friday Lessons 13-16

Return progress reports, hand in physicals/shot records, bring money for penny wars, and after school begins this week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 14, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 14, 2014:  Students finished reading chapter 4 in their novel.  Students began taking the vocabulary comprehension portion of their reading test.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 19
• Study vocabulary for test
• Civil Rights research due 10/17/2014

Please bring back progress report.

Bring your change for Penny Wars through 10/24/2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 10, 2014:  Students started creating index cards on root words.  Students took spelling test and reviewed practice book page 238.  Students read chapter 4 "The Watsons go to Birmingham..."

Homework:

• Study vocabulary for test on Tuesday
• Civil Rights research is due on Friday, October 17, 2014.  Please include your rubric
• Read chapters 19-23 in Middle School novel for next Friday

Do not forget to bring back progress reports back.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 9, 2014: Homework, Classwork and Notifications

October 9, 2014:  Students worked on a new academic vocabulary word.  Reviewed homework in their Simple Solutions and Practice book.  Students read chapter four and answered comprehension questions.  Spelling test tomorrow and possibly will start vocabulary/comprehension test tomorrow on chapters 3 & 4 of their novel.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 18
• Practice book page 238
• Middle School read chapters 13-18
• Research Civil Rights is due on 10/17/2014

Progress reports go home on October 10, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

October 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notificatioins

October 8, 2014:  Students reviewed how to answer comprehension question and how to use evidence to support their question.  Students read and discussed chapter 3 in the story "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963."  Did not review homework, will review Tuesday and Wednesday's homework on Thursday.  Make sure you have your graphic organizer completed.  :)

Homework:

• Complete SS lesson 17
• Complete PB page 237
• Read chapters 13-18 Middle School 
• Civil Rights Research due 10/27/2014

Progress Reports go home on 10/10/2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 7, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 7, 2014:  Students made a journal entry on the word "dialect."  Students reviewed Simple Solutions and created a vocabulary graphic organizer for this week's vocabulary word's that were introduced to them.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 16
• PB page 236
• Complete your vocabulary graphic organizer

Research due October 17, 2014.  Rubric and research links are available next to my homework blog.

Progress Reports go home on October 10, 2014.

Possible Comprehension/vocabulary/spelling test Friday or Tuesday of next week.

Thank you,

Jeanine Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 6, 2014:  Students worked on a journal entry on Civil Rights Movement.  Students had a pre-spelling test on page 236 practice book.  Students were introduced to research project on "Civil Rights Movement," this is due on October 17, 2014.  Rubric and links are online next to my homework page.

Homework:

• Write spelling words 5 times each 
• Simple Solutions lesson 15
• Research project due on October 17, 2014
• Reading/vocabulary/spelling test on Friday, October 10, 2014

Progress Reports go home on October 10, 2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 3, 2014:  Students finished test on the novel "The Watsons...  Students had an assessment on the outside novel they have been reading "Middle School."  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 13 & 14.

Monday students will be introduced to research project.  Information will be available next to the homework blog.  Students will discuss on Monday when this project will be due and the rubric.

No homework:

Progress reports go home October 10, 2014.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Muir

October 2, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

October 2, 2014:  Students are completing test on the novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham...1963."  Students worked independently on SRA vocabulary and reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 13.

Homework:

• Study Unit 1 vocabulary quiz tomorrow (orange book)
• Complete Simple Solutions lesson 14
• Read chapters 7-12 in Middle School novel

Progress reports go home October 10, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

October 1, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

October 1, 2014:  Students finished reading chapter two in their novel.  Students took weekly spelling test.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary for comprehension vocabulary test tomorrow
• Study vocabulary (orange book) for quiz on Friday
• Read chapters 7-12 in the novel Middle School
• Simple Solutions lesson 13

Progress Reports go home October 10, 2014

Enrollment for after school starts this week.  Parents can come into the office after school to sign up.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 30, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 30, 2014:  Students finished reading chapters 1 & 2 in the novel, The Watsons Go to...  Students reviewed lesson 12 in their Simple Solutions workbook.  Students have the opportunity to correct their quiz from yesterday.  Reviewed vocabulary and spelling for test tomorrow.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary and spelling for test tomorrow
• Corrects for SS quiz due tomorrow
• Read chapters 7-11 Middle School

Progress Reports go home October 10, 2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 29, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

September 29, 2014:  Students took a quiz on Simple Solutions.  Students read the novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 and answered questions in groups.  Students will be taking a comprehension/vocabulary/spelling test on Wednesday.  Student journals were also collected today and will be a writing grade.

Homework:

• Study for test on Wednesday (comprehension, vocabulary and spelling)
• Simple Solutions lesson 12

Progress reports will be going home next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 26, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

September 26, 2014:  Students do not have any homework over the weekend.  Make sure your prepare for the following next week:

• Simple Solutions Quiz - Monday
• Reading/Vocabulary/Spelling test - Tuesday/Wednesday
• Collecting Journals - Monday/Tuesday
• Research is due for Mrs. Ilkanic
• Vocabulary test for orange Vocabulary book

Have a wonderful weekend.

Students have been given a letter from the office on the situation that happened at Fleming School yesterday.  As a result, the school took precautions and kept the students in today.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 25, 2014: Assessments Next Week in Reading

Week of September 29, 2014:  Assessments

• Monday - Simple Solutions Quiz (Also collecting journals)
• Tuesday/Wednesday - Spelling/Reading/Vocabulary test
• Friday - Vocabulary test on orange book 

Good Luck. :)

September 25, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 25, 2014:  Students reviewed homework and learned additional strategies on how to use context clues to understand unknown words.

Room 315 took NWEA test for reading today.

Homework:

• PB page 221 room 317& 315
• SS lesson 11
• Everyone should have read chapters 1-6 in the novel Middle School

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 24, 2014: Please note....Room 317 does not have homework

Room 317 does not have homework.  They were testing this afternoon.

Thank you.

September 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

September 24, 2014:  Students in 315 worked on context clues.  They viewed a short video and worked in Buckle Down workbook.  Room 317 is taking reading portion of NWEA test today.  Room finished new vocabulary words, viewed video on context clues and worked in Buckle Down workbook.

Homework:

• Room 315 Simple Solutions lesson 11 and practice book page 221
• Room 316 Simple Solutions lesson 10 and practice book page 223
• Room 317 testing in lab

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 23, 2014: In addition to homework for this evening.

Students are getting the novel Middle School to read at home.  Students will be required to read 6 chapters each week and be prepared to answer questions each Friday.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

September 23, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

September 23, 2014:  Room 317 and 315 were introduced to novel Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963.  Students discussed the theme and read chapter 1.  Room 316 was introduced to this week's vocabulary words and created a graphic organizer.

NWEA Testing
   Room 317 Reading on Wednesday
   Room 315 Reading on Thursday

Homework:

• Room 317 & 315 Simple Solutions lesson 10
• Room 316 Simple Solutions lesson 9
• Room 317 & 315 Practice book page 223
• Room 316 Practice book page 222

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 22, 2013: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 22, 2013:  Students were presented with this week's vocabulary and completed a graphic organizer.  Students also learned about internal conflict and external conflict for the new novel they will be reading, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963.  

Room 316 took the NWEA reading practice test today and do not have homework.
Room 317 will take NWEA test on Wednesday.
Room 315 will take NWEA test on Thursday.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 9
• Practice book page 222
• Room 317 complete graphic organizer for vocabulary

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 18, 2014: Classwork, Homeowrk & Notifications

September 18, 2014:  Students worked on CPS Reach Assessment/Performance task.  This performance task was very similar to what the students have been working on this past two weeks. Main idea, citing evidence and analyzing their evidence to support their answer.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 8

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

September 11, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 11, 2014:  Students reviewed practice book and Simple Solutions homework.  Students reviewed different terms for literary elements on a PPT.  Students were split into groups and read, answered comprehension questions and shared out in the classroom.

Homework:

• Practice book page 203
• Simple Solutions lesson 5
• Study vocabulary and spelling for test on Monday

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 10, 2014:  We reviewed practice book homework for spelling and some of the Simple Solutions for writing and reading.  Students started to read "Where the Red Fern Grows" and discussed the Great Depression.  Students answered comprehension question using the acronym R.A.C.E., using evidence.

Homework:

• Practice book page 202
• Simple Solutions lesson 4
• Study vocabulary and spelling for Mondays comprehension/vocabulary/spelling test.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 9, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 9, 2014:  Students finished working on this week's vocabulary words.  Students reviewed simple solutions homework lesson 2.  Students were explained how to do practice book page 201 for homework.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson three
• Practice book page 201
• Reading/vocabulary/spelling test on Monday

Mission Statement essay should be turned in today for full credit.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

September 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

September 8, 2014:  Students took a pre-spelling test for Friday's post test spelling and reading test on Where the Red Fern Grows.  Students had 20 minutes to work on their final essay "Mission Statement.  Students stared working on this week's vocabulary words.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 2
• Final essay "Mission Statement" due Tuesday
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs.  Muir

September 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

September 5, 2014:  Students completed their rough draft for the five paragraph essay.  Final draft is due no later than Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

We will be starting our first quarter unit on Monday.  Students will have weekly spelling and comprehension tests.

If you have any questions, please email me a jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

Language Arts: September 4, 2014

September 4, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students are working on a five-paragraph essay on Hale's Mission Statement, "College and Career Ready."  The ideas they are working on for the body of their essay is high academic standards, behavior and community involvement.  Students have today and tomorrow to work on in lass and the final draft will be due on Monday.

Thank you to all the parents that turned in their emergency forms and emailed the teachers.  We want to keep the lines of communications open.

Homework:

1. Work on rough draft for essay.  Talk to your parents and get ideas
2. Turn in packet with forms
3. Email the teachers

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

August 29, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

Dear Parents, Students & Guardians,

Welcome Back!

I would like to thank all the parents that attended the open house at Hale School last night.  All the sixth grade teachers enjoyed meeting all of you and are looking forward to a fantastic hard-working school year.Below I am going to list some things the students will need to finish this week and where they will enter and exit the building.

• Sixth grade boys will enter at the south doors by the auditorium and sixth grade girls will enter the gym doors located by the west parking lot.  Dismissal will be a different door.  Sixth grade girls and boys will be dismissed now at the NE doors located by the cafeteria.  
• Students will be getting their books on Friday and we ask that the students cover their hardcover books by Friday.
• Students will be receiving a brown packet of forms to be filled out by their parent/guardian.  Please return these forms not later than Friday, September 5th.  ***There is a competition to win a $500.00 gift certificate for our school library for the grade that has all of their forms turned in 1st.  
• Parents please email me and students will receive extra credit points.  It is so important to keep the lines of communication open.     
• Make sure you visit the Hale School website at haleschool.org to view teacher homework blogs and upcoming events. 
• If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jemuir@cps.edu.
• See all of you on Tuesday and have a wonderful Labor Day.
• Mrs. Muir  

Welcome parents and students to one of three sixth grade homework blogs. We hope you utilize this feature throughout the school year. This blog will keep you posted on daily assignments, projects and activities.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Welcome to Mrs. Muir's Homework Blog 2014-2015 School Year

Welcome students and parents.  I am excited to begin a new school year with your children.  Please use this blog daily for daily announcements, upcoming activities and homework assignments.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014:   On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, students will be given a brown envelope with emergency forms, lunch form, etc.  Parents/Guardians, please fill out and return to school by Friday, September 5, 2014.  If you need additional forms or time, please contact me via email at jemuir@cps.edu.

If you have any questions supplies your student will need this year, please visit the Hale website at haleschool.org and click on the link supplies 2014-2015.  If you are having difficulties acquiring any supplies, please feel free to email me and I will help you.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir, Room 315
jemuir@cps.edu
School # (773) 535-2265

June 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 3, 2014: Language Arts:  Students took a test today on chapters 5 & 6.  Students completed lesson 117 Simple Solutions.  Students read chapter 9 and wrote a summary.

No Homework:

Please make sure you gather up your books.  Collected practice book 1 today and will be collecting red reading book tomorrow.

Field trip on Friday.  Make sure your bring a bag lunch and snacks.  Dress in school spirit.  Make sure you wear sun screen.  :)

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

May 29, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 29, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students did a journal entry on next year's expectations in 7th grade.  Students worked on pages 232 and 233 in Simple Solutions.  Students worked in groups and read chapters 6 & 7 in the novel, "The Watsons..."  Students discussed comprehension questions  Collected journals today.

No Homework:

Tomorrow is the walk-a-thon and picnic.  Please dress in appropriate spirit clothes and bring water.  Pray for no rain next Friday.  That is the day of our field trip.

Thank you.
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

May 28, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 28, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students wrote a vocabulary story using this week's vocabulary words.  Students worked on Simple Solutions pages 230 & 231.  Students read chapter 5 & 6 and answered comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.

Homework:

•  Vocabulary story if you did not finish
• Collecting Journals on Thursday

Walk-a-thon is on Friday.  Dress in spirit clothes and bring water bottle.  Make sure you bring  your permission slip and money.  Field trip form due Friday for June 6, 2014 trip. :)  Bring back your progress report.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir 

jemuir@cps.edu

May 27, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 27, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students entered a journal entry on what they would do in the school if they were locked in for the weekend.  Students completed Simple Solutions lesson 114.  Students completed graphic organizer on this week's vocabulary words.  Students began reading chapter 5, The Watsons Go to Birmingham...

Homework:

• Complete vocabulary graphic organizer
• Collecting journals on Thursday, May 29, 2014

Please make sure you return progress report, hand in walk-a-thon form and money and turn in field trip form for next Friday, June 6, 2014.  If you would like to chaperone at the picnic or field trip, please email me at jemuir@ cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

May 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

Language Arts:  May 20, 2014:  Students took a test on chapters 3 & 4 from the novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham...1963.  Student completed lesson 111 in their Simple Solutions book.

Homework:

• Complete any missing assignments

Make sure you turn in your progress report, permission for dance performance and walk-a-thon form.

If you have any questions, please email me at jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

May 19, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 19, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students created a journal entry on a fictional vacation. worked on lesson 110 Simple Solutions, viewed a slideshow on vocabulary (online) and read chapter 4.

Homework:

• Write a story using 6 vocabulary words
• Study vocabulary for reading test Tuesday

Please bring back progress reports, turn in walk-a-thon money and permission slips for dance recital

If you have any questions, please contact me a jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

May 13, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 13, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on REACH Assessment today in class.  Students are required to take this assessment at the beginning of the year and the end of the year, in order to show their growth in comprehension, and writing process.

No Homework

Please make sure you turn in progress reports, and sign up for walk-a-thon.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

May 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 6, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a test on The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963.  Room 112 took NWEA test and did great.  112 Study vocabulary words for reading test on Wednesday.

Homework:

• None:
• Progress Reports go home on May 7, 2014.

Any questions or concerns, please email me at jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

May 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 5, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students presented their Research Book Report Projects today, and did a wonderful job.

Homework:

•  Study vocabulary for comprehension test on "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963)  (room 212 & 213)
• Room 112 Will be taking the NWEA Reading test at 8:00 in the morning.  Make sure you get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast. :

Progress reports go home on Wednesday, May 7, 2104.

If you have any questions, please call or email.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 1, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 1, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on Simple Solutions pages 202 & 203 in class.  Students entered a vocabulary entry in their journal.  Students read chapter one and two in the novel "The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.  Students reviewed vocabulary for upcoming test next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Research/book report due today.  Students will be presenting their project on Monday for a speaking grade.

Students have been doing a great job on their NWEA test.  All of you should be proud.

Room 112 will be taking their NWEA test on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 8:00.  We all wish them luck.

Homework:

• No homework
• Make sure you review your vocabulary words

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 29, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 29, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on pages 198 & 199 in their Simple Solutions workbook.   We reviewed these pages in class.  Student made a vocabulary entry in their journal on the word supplement.  Students read two pages in their novel.

Homework:

• Research book report is due on Thursday, May 1, 2014
• Review vocabulary words from last week for chapter 1 & 2 of our novel

Make sure you get a good night sleep and eat correctly for your NWEA test.  This is a high stakes test.  

212 test on 4-29

213 test on 4-30

112 test on 5-6

Good luck to all of you!

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 28, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 28, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students made a journal entry on NWEA testing on how they will prepare for the test.  Students are allowed to have paper and pencil for test and write anecdotal.  Students worked on pages 196 & 197 Simple Solutions workbook.  Students read a few pages from the novel "Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963."

Homework:

• Make sure you complete research book report this is due on May 1, 2014.  Make sure you follow and include rubric.

Prepare for your NWEA test. practice Compass Learning and Prep Dog.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

cps.edu

April 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 24, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on Simple Solutions pages 192 & 193.  Students reviewed practice book page 249 for spelling test tomorrow.  Students made entries in journal with two new vocabulary words.  In groups, students worked on laptops on Prepdog prepare for upcoming NWEA test next week.

Homework:

• Study for root word spelling test on Friday
• Simple Solutions pages 194 & 195
• Research book report due on May 2, 2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 23, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 23, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students wrote a journal entry on how they will succeed on the reading portion of their NWEA test next week.  All three classrooms will be taking the reading portion of the NWEA test next week.  Students feel they are ready and will do an awesome job.  Students worked on practice book page 248 and reviewed Simple Solutions pages 190 & 191.  Students read a little in the new novel, "The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 192 & 193
• Study root words and spelling for test on Friday
• Reminder research/book report due May 1, 2014
• Write a story using 6 vocabulary words

Students are trying to go on a rewards field trip.  The goal is to have perfect attendance for the next three weeks.  

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 22, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 22, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students reviewed Practice book page 247 for spelling test on Friday.  Students were given an additional two new root words for test on Friday.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions pages 188 & 189.  Students were introduced to the novel "Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.  Students listed to music by Black Eyed Peas introduce theme of book and watched trailer for movie.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 190 & 191
• Study root words and spelling words for test
• Research book report due May 1, 2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 21, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

Welcome Back!

April 21, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a pre-spelling test for Friday's test.  Students worked on new vocabulary words for chapter 1 & 2 for the novel "Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963.

Homework:

• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Complete vocabulary graphic organizer
• Simple Solutions pages 188 & 189
• Research Book Report due May 1, 2014

Students will be taking NWEA tests during the month of May.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 10, 2014:  Students were given a rubric for their research book report.  This will be due on May 1, 2014.  Students will be graded on a book report, research grade and speaking grade for this project.  This grade will be on their progress report.  Students viewed the movie "Amelia" and made connections and comparisons to the story we read "First Lady on Flight."

Homework:

• No Homework
• Make sure you work on your research book report.  A copy of the rubric is on Hale website. :)

Spring break begins on Monday, April 14th through Friday April 21st.  Enjoy!!!

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 9, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 9, 2014:  Students worked on Simple Solutions pages 186 & 187.  Students worked on their Buckle Down Workbook connecting and comparing nonfiction texts pages 113-116.  Students read two additional passages to compare and answered comprehension questions.  In addition, students met with Mrs. Muir to discuss the upcoming NWEA test.  We had conferences on their goal for the RIT band score.  :)

Homework:

• None

Students will be assigned a research-book report project tomorrow.  This will be available online on the Hale School website.  Students will decide the due date.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 8, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students made a journal entry today, added new vocabulary word and were given an additional four new root words to learn over Spring break.  Students worked in Buckle Down book page 113 making connections with texts.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 186 & 187

Thank you everyone for a wonderful report card pick up.  I enjoyed talking to each one of you.

Have a great day.

Mrs. Muir

April 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 3, 2014:  Students completed their test from yesterday.  Students worked on practice book page 149 for spelling test tomorrow.  Students worked o SRA and tablets to help get ready for the NWEA tests coming up starting April 28, 2014

Homework:

• Study for spelling test tomorrow. 
• Simple Solutions pages 84 85

Report card pick up is on Monday, April 7, 2014.  No school for students.

Please make sure you take the parent survey for CPS.  The link is on the Hale website.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 2, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 2, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a test on "First Lady on Flight" and a root word test.

Homework:

• Study for spelling test on Friday
• Complete Simple Solutions pages 182 & 183

Report card pick up April 7, 2014.  Bring change for "Penny Wars."

No Friday after school with Mrs. Muir on April 4th and April 11th. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 1, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 1, 2014:  Students worked on practice book book page 147 spelling.  Students finished reading the story First Lady on Flight and answered comprehension questions using RACE.  Students listened to the story on CD to review for test tomorrow.

Homework:  Study vocabulary and vocabulary for test tomorrow.  Study spelling for test on Friday.

Report Card pick up on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

March 31, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 31, 2014:  Language Arts:  Student took a pre-spelling test, page 149 practice book 2.  Students worked together in groups reading "First Lady in Flight" and answered comprehensions, using evidence to support their answer.

Homework:

• write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Simple Solutions pages 180 & 181
• Study root words/vocabulary for test on First Lady in Flight on Wednesday

Report Card pick up on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 27, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 27, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on spelling Practice book page 227 and reviewed this page.  Students reviewed lesson 88 Simple Solutions.  We read pages 147 & 148 in the story First Lady on Flight and answered comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 178 & 179
• Study for spelling test tomorrow
• Reading/vocabulary/root word test next Tuesday or Wednesday

End of quarter tomorrow.

Report card pick up on April 7, 2014. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 26, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Nortifications

March 26, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a journal entry, reviewed Simple Solutions pages 174 & 175.  Students worked on Practice book page 229 for spelling.  Students gook notes on what is a pronoun. Students began reading story, "Last in Flight" page 145 & 146 and answered comprehension questions.
Students worked in groups working on SRA/Vocabulary.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 176 & 177
• Write a story using five vocabulary words.  Make sure you underline vocabulary and highlight context clues.

End of quarter Friday, March 28, 2014.

Report card pick up on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 25, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 25, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a vocabulary journal entry, reviewed Simple Solutions pages 172 & 173.  Students worked on spelling practice book page 228 and were given two new root words for and upcoming test.  Students were introduced to our new unit "Courage" and discussed how courage makes a difference.  Students were introduced to this week's story, "First Lady of Flight."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 174 and 175
• Study root words and spelling for test

End of quarter, Friday, March 28, 2014

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 24, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a journal entry on new unit "Courage."  Students took a pretest on this week's spelling words, practice book page 227.  Students took a root word assessment.  Students were given this weeks vocabulary with definition.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 172 & 173
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Complete vocabulary graphic organizer

End of quarter March 28, 2014.  Report card pick up April 7, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notification

March 20, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on Practice book spelling page 214 and reviewed it.  Students began taking 3rd quarter benchmark test and will be continuing through tomorrow.  Students will begin Walking the RIT for Math today.  Students will work on specific skills that will help them with MAPs testing in May.

Homework:

• Study for root word/spelling test tomorrow
• Complete performance assessment for the story "Number the Stars" due on Friday

End of quarter on March 28, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 19, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 19, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on Practice book page 213 for spelling.  Students continued working on their performance assessment for the novel Number the Stars.  This will be due on Friday, March 21, 2014.

Homework:

•  Study root words and spelling for test on Frida
•   Finish working on performance assessment and you need to include:
• graphic organizer
• rough draft
• final draft

End of quarter March 28, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 18, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 18, 2014;  Language Arts:  Students finished up two short extended responses the worked on yesterday using R.A.C.E.  Students reviewed page 212 practice book spelling.  Students went over homework Simple Solutions pages 168 & 169.  Students began working on performance assessment with a partner.  They will write a graphic organizer, rough draft, and final draft.  This will be due on Thursday.  

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions pages 168 & 169
• Study spelling and root words for test on Friday
• Work on your performance assessment
• Collecting journals on Wednesday

End of 3rd quarter on March 28, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 17, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students reviewed new spelling words for this week's test on Friday.  Students discuss the importance of finding a purpose when answering a question.  Students took a pre-assessment and chose two of six questions to answer from the novel, "Number the Stars."  Students were graded on how well they supported their answer.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 168 & 169
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Collecting journals this week for a grade

End of quarter March 28, 2014, get all of you assignments in. :)

Please call or email me if you have a question.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 13, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 13, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students will finish reading the novel "Number the Stars."  Students completed practice book page 199 reinforce spelling words for this week.  Students worked on main idea in Buckle Down workbook.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary, root word and spelling for test on Friday
• Make sure your complete your book report "The Great Wall" page 390 using Exposition format I gave you.
• Complete any missing assignments, end of quarter in two weeks

Please turn in progress reports signed.  Four students still need to hand in.

8th grade fundraiser dress-down March 17th.  Bring you $1.00

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 12, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 12, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students made a journal entry, completed practice book page 198 and reviewed Simple Solutions pages 162-165.  Students worked in groups reading chapters 15, 16 & 17 in the novel "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Write a story using this week's four vocabulary words.  Underline the vocab word and highlight the context clue.
• Simple Solutions pages 166 & 167
• Study vocabulary, spelling and root words for test on Friday
• Book report "The Great Wall" page 390 due on Friday.

We will continue ISAT testing on Thursday.  Make sure you return your child's progress report.

End of 3rd quarter in two weeks.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 11, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 12, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked in practice book so they can reinforce spelling skills.  Students worked in groups and read Number the Stars novel pages 107 through page 120 and answered comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Work on book report "The Great Wall" page 390.  Use format you were given.  This is due on March 14, 2014.
• Study vocabulary, root words and spelling for test on Friday.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 10, 2014: Classwork,Homework & Notifications

March 10, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a pre-spelling test for this week's test on Friday.  Students made a journal entry and vocabulary entry in their journal. I will be collecting journals next week. Students were introduced to two additional root words.  Students reviewed lesson 79 and 80 in Simple Solutions workbook.  Students were introduced four vocabulary words for this week's chapter 14-17, "Number the Stars," novel.

Homework:

• Write missed spelling 5 times each
• Study first 15 root words, vocabulary and spelling for test on Friday
• Book report "The Great Wall," page 390 is due on Friday.  Follow format given in class

Please return progress reports.

ISAT testing resumes tomorrow.  Please make sure you are here and on time.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 6, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took Reading Session Three ISAT test today.  They will start there Math ISAT testing tomorrow.  Students worked on Practice book pages 178 & 179.  This was a review for spelling quiz tomorrow.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions pages 158-161.  Students completed Simple Solutions pages 162 & 163.  Student were assigned a book report.  "The Great Wall" page 390.

Homework:

• Complete you extended response if you did not already do so.
• Study spelling and first 13 root words for quiz on Friday.
• Begin working on your book report "The Great Wall" page 390.  Make sure you follow format given to you in class.  This format is also on Hale website.

Please turn in progress reports signed.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 5, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on extended response on which would be a good high school to attend if you want to become a doctor.  Students worked on Practice book page 178 for spelling quiz on Friday.

Homework:

• Extended Response due on Thursday, March 6, 2014
• Study first 13 root words and spelling words for quiz on Friday.

Please return progress report signed.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 4, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 4, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took ISAT Reading Session I today.  Classes were only 45 minutes in length.  Students completed practice book page 177 and reviewed Simple Solutions pages 156 & 157 and worked on extended response essay we started in class yesterday.  Students also learned two additional root words for test on Friday.

Homework:

• Complete Simple Solutions pages 160 & 161
• Study this week's spelling words and affixes for this week's test.  
• Work on extended response, will be collected in class on Wednesday.

Please return progress reports signed, hand in missing projects and assignments.  

ISAT testing is scheduled March 4, 2014 through March 14, 2014.  Attendance it crucial during this period.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me @ jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

March 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 3, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a pre-spelling test page 177 practice book two.  Students reviewed pages 154 & 157, and students reviewed steps and began writing an extended response.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages158 & 159
• Write missed spelling words five times each.

ISAT testing starts Tuesday, March 4, 2014.  Make sure you get a good night sleep, eat a good breakfast and be one time.  Testing will last through March 14, 2014.  Attendance is important.

Please return progress reports. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 26, 2014: Classwork, Homework, and notifications

February 26, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a journal entry, reviewed spelling and root words for test tomorrow.  Students worked in groups at their grade level on SRA and monitored their progress.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 156 & 157
• Study spelling and vocabulary for test on Friday

Please return progress reports.

ISAT testing begins March 4, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 26, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notificaitons

February 26, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on journal entry (vocabulary), students worked on  practice book page 159 reinforce understanding spelling words and students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 75.  Students read a passage and answered comprehension questions, that we answered and discussed in class.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 154 & 155
• Study first eleven root words and spelling for test on Friday

Progress reports go home today, please return by Friday.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 25, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 25, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a journal entry, worked on vocabulary, students worked on practice book page 161 for spelling, and we reviewed lessons 73 & 74 Simple Solutions.  Students read a practice ISAT passage and we reviewed comprehension questions in class.  Students also were given two new root words, so now they have eleven root words they need to know for test on Friday.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 152 & 153
• Study spelling and root words for test on Friday.

Progress reports go home tomorrow.

Thank you,

Mrs.  Muir 

jemuir@cps.edu

February 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 24, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students wrote a journal entry, studied for pre-spelling test and took pre-test.  Students worked on a listening activity for a listening grade and did a practice comprehension handout, which we will go over tomorrow.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions page 150 & 151
• Write missed spelling five times each
• Text Features book report is due tomorrow

Progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, February 25, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemujir@cps.edu

February 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 20, 2014:  Language Arts.  Simple Solutions we reviewed pages 144 & 145, went over Practice book page 130 and read chapters 10& 11 in the story "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Study spelling, vocabulary and root words for reading test tomorrow.
• Simple Solutions pages 148 & 149
• Text Features book report is due 2/25/2014

Progress reports will go home on February 26, 2014.

Have a great day.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 19, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 19, 2014:  Students worked on practice book page 129.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions pages 142 & 143.  Students read chapter 9 in the novel, "Number the Stars."  Students worked in leveled reading groups on SRA.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 142 & 143
• Write a story for each vocabulary word and indicate context clues and word
• Research is due on 2/20/2014
• Text features due 2/25/2014

Progress reports go home on 2/25/2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 18, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 18, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on Practice book page 128, reviewed Simple Solutions pages 140 & 141.  Students were presented with this week's five vocabulary words and created a graphic organizer.  Students completed reading test and worked on SRA

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 142 & 143
• Study vocabulary, spelling and root words for test on Friday
• Research due on 2/20/2014
• Text features due 2/25/2014
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Feburary 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 17, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a pre-spelling test, made a journal entry, finished reading test for chapters 5-8.

Do not forget research is due on 2/20/2014 and text features book report is due 2/25/2014

Progress reports go home 2/25/2014

Homework:

• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Simple Solutions pages 142 & 143

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir 

jemuir@cps.edu

February 14, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 13, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students attended a wonderful play at the old "Blackstone Theater>"  We had a great time and students were able to relate to the play since they are reading "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Study for test/comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and root words.
• Work on Text Features project due 2/25/2014
• Work on "Number the Stars" Research due 2/20/2014

Valentine's dance tomorrow, 2/14/2014.  Students attending may dress casually.  Students that are not attending may wear spirit clothes.

Please have students take their time on their homework and practice on Prepdog and Compass learning, so they may do their best on ISATs and MAPs.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir ;)

jemuir@cps.edu

February 11, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 12, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions pages 138 & 139, completed Practice Book page 115.  Students read chapters 7& 8 in the novel "Number the Stars."    Students also received two projects.  They have been assigned a research project on WWII and it will be due on February 20th.  In addition, they have been given a project Text Features book report and this will be due on February 25, 2014.  Students have received the  rubrics for both of these projects.  These rubrics are also available on the Hale website.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions page 140 & 141
• Study for reading/vocabulary/spelling/root word test on Friday, February 11, 2014
• Work on book report project and research project (see above).

REMEMBER bring bag lunch for field trip on Thursday and wear spirit clothes.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

February 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notificaitons

February 10, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students made a journal entry, worked on practice book (spelling) page 114, Simple Solutions pages 136 & 137.  Students read chapter 6 & part of chapter 7 in the novel, "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 183 & 139
• Write a story using all 5 vocabulary words.  Make sure you underline vocabulary word and highlight clues
• Study for reading test on Friday.  Vocabulary, spelling and root words.

Field trip on Thursday, February 13, 2014.  Bring bag lunch and dress in spirit clothes.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 6, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took a pre-spelling test from practice book page 115.  Students were introduced to vocabulary words for the novel, "Number the Stars," chapters 5-11.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 66.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 136 & 137
• Complete vocabulary graphic organizer
• Missed spelling 5 times each

Bring back report cards signed.  

Field trip to DePaul University on February 13, 2014.  Bring bag lunch and you can dress in your spirit clothes.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 5, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students took their spelling test and reading test on the novel, "Number the Stars," chapters 1-4.  (Comprehension/root words and vocabulary test)

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 134 & 135

Please bring back report cards signed.

Field trip on Thursday, February 13, 2014.  Bring a bag lunch.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 4, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 4, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students made a journal entry for vocabulary.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions homework pages 130 & 131.  Reviewed vocabulary words for reading test tomorrow.  Students read and discussed events happened chapters 4 & 5 "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 132 & 133
• Study spelling/vocabulary/4 root words for test on Wednesday

Please bring back report cards signed.  

Students are trying for perfect attendance for great rewards.  Please help them.

Field trip next Thursday to DePaul University.  Bring a bag lunch.  Chaperones, please arrive by 9:10.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 3, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students viewed examples of what a pun is.  Students worked on practice book page 95 for spelling, read chapters 2 & 3 "Number the Stars." and answered comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 130 & 131
• Study vocabulary, spelling and root words for test on Friday
• Bring bag lunch for field trip on February 13, 2014

Please bring back report cards signed.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 3, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students discussed and saw examples of what a "Pun" is.  Students completed practice book page 95 for spelling.  Students read chapters 2 & 3 in the novel, "Number the Stars." and answered comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 130 & 131
• Study vocabulary/spelling and first four root words for test on Wednesday.
• Reminder field trip February 13, 2014.  Bring a bag lunch.

Please return report cards signed.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 29, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

Language Arts:  January 29, 2014:  Students reviewed average classroom  scores for reading MAPs test.  Students reviewed spelling words for next week's test and reviewed simple solutions pages 124 & 125.  Students worked on vocabulary words for chapters 1-4 in the new novel they will be reading, "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Study spelling words for test next week
• Room 212 complete vocabulary graphic organizer
• Simple Solutions pages 216 & 127

There will be after school on Friday.

Make sure if you have a form for Saturday school, you bring it back by Friday.  Saturday school is 11 to 1.

Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, January 30, 2014.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me a jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 22, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

January 22, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students worked on comprehension and vocabulary today in their Buckle Down workbook and Theme Skills workbook.  Room 213 is taking the NWEA reading test today (good luck).

End of quarter, January 23, 2014.

Report Cards go home on January 29, 2014.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 122 & 123.  

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Muir

Jemuir@cps.edu

January 21, 2013: Classwork, Homework & Notificatins

January 21, 2013:  Language Arts.  Students worked on benchmark assessments today.  Most students completed the assessment.  Students not finished will have the opportunity to finish tomorrow.

Room 213 will be taking reading MAPs test tomorrow.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 120 & 121

If you have any questions, please email me a jemuir@cps.edu

January 16, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 16,, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students finished giving their poetry presentations today, took affixes quiz, poetry test and/or benchmark assessment.

End of quarter next week.  Students want to make sure they do their best and get all their assignments in.

Room 112 will be taking NWEA reading test this Friday.  Room 213 will take NWEA reading test next Wednesday.  Room 212 did a great job on their NWEA test. :)

No Homework!


Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

January 15, 2014: Classwork Homework, & Notifications J

January 15, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students gave their poetry presentations and will finish presentations tomorrow.  Students will be taking affixes quiz tomorrow.

Homework:

• Study for affixes test
• Make sure you have your poetry project, if you did not have it today.  

End of Quarter on January 23, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 14, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 14, 2014:  Language Arts:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions pages 114 & 115.  Students took a test on poetry and then worked in their theme skills book on vocabulary.  Students will be presenting their poetry project Wednesday and Thursday and taking Benchmark test later in the week.  Room 112 will be taking NWEA reading test on Friday.  Affixes quiz on Thursday, January 16, 2014

• Homework:
• Simple Solutions pages 116 & 117
• Poetry project due on Wednesday
• Affixes quiz on Thursday.

Good luck!

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

01/13/14: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

January 13, 2014:  Students finished the lesson on poetry, reviewed definitions for tomorrow's poetry test.  Students reviewed what propaganda is and followed up with an activity.

Students were reminded the following is due:  Poetry test on 1/14/2014, Poetry project due on 1/15/2014, Affixes quiz on 1/16/2014.

NWEA MAPs test:  212 will  be taking the test on Tuesday, 1/14/2014.  Room 112 will be taking the test on Friday, 1/27/2014, and room 213 will be taking the test on Wednesday, 1/22/2014.  End of the quarter next weeks.  Students want to make sure they study hard and get all assignments in.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 116 & 117
• Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 9, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notificaitons

January 9, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students participated in Spelling B for contest on January 15, 2014.  Students were presented with Poetry project  that will be due on 01/15/2014.  This project is also available online on the staff page under my name.  Students read poetry, answered comprehension questions using reading strategies.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions pages 114 & 115
• Poetry test on 01/14/14 study vocabulary
• Poetry project due on 1/15/14
• Affixes test on 1/16/14
• Collecting journals Monday and Tuesday next week

If you have any questions, please contact me via eamil at jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

January 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

WELCOME BACK1

January 8, 2014:  Language Arts.  Students reviewed vocabulary words from the week before break on poetry.  Students viewed Brainpop and did an oral quiz about poetry.  Students began reading poetry on page 190 and answered comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Practice book page 93
• Simple Solutions pages 112 & 113

Friday after school will begin this week.  I will not be able to have it next week due to after school training I need to attend.  From that point on, we should be back on schedule.

Please do not forget to get you money in for upcoming field trip to the theater.

Nwea testing begins next week.  Please make sure you hype the children up for the test, get enough sleep and each well.

Looking forward to the second semester.  Great group of kids. :)

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at jemuir@cps.edu

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

January 8, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications