June 17, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 17, 2015:  Students finished reading chapter 10 in their novel.  Students wrote there events with details in their journal.  The participated in a spelling bee and worked on Simple Solutions.

No Homework:

Please bring in permission and $3.00 for Reptile Show on Friday.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

June 9, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 9, 2015:  Students worked on Simple Solutions 107 & 108.  Students viewed video on emotions and respect for themselves.  They will write a short essay on their feelings.  Students began reading chapter 8 in their novel and answered a comprehension question.

Homework:  None

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

June 8, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 8, 2015:  Students read chapter 7 and answered comprehension questions.   Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 106.  Students worked on pronouns and played vocabulary game.

Homework:

• No homework
• Turn in 6 to  16 letter

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

June 3, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 3, 2015.:  Students finished working on REACH assessment.  Students made two journal entries today.  One entry what was the most important thing they learned in 6th grade and finished reading in the novel chapter 6 and made a journal entry.

Homework:

• Letter on 6to16 is due
• If you are attending the Camp  Out movie with dad, get your paperwork in.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

June 2, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

June 2, 2015:  Students worked on REACH reading assessment today and will have additional time tomorrow.

Homework:  Make sure you turn in letter for 6 to16.  Let me know if you need anything.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

June 1, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

June 1, 2015:  Students worked on 6to16 letter to fifth grader.  Students began working on this letter on Friday and were given an outline  to follow.  This letter is due on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Muir via email @ jemuir@cps.edu

Homework:

• Letter to fifth grader

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 28, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 28, 2015:  Students read chapter 6 in their novel and completed comprehension question.  Students were given 6 new vocabulary words and created a slideshow giving definition, sentence and picture.

No Homework:

Do not forget Walk-a-thon form and money is due tomorrow on 5/27/15.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 27, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notificationos

May 27, 2015.  Students read chapter five in their novel and answered comprehension question in their journal.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 102 & 103.

No Homework:

Make sure you turn in walk-a-thon money and form to the office by Friday.  Walk-a-thon is on Monday.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

May 26, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 26, 2015:  Students completed exposition question for chapter 4.  Students watched a short video on pronouns and completed an exit slip on what they learned.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions 101 & 102.

Homework:  None

Please return walk-a-thon with money for June 1st outing.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

May 21, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 21, 2015:  Students worked on spelling practice book pages, Simple Solutions lessons and worked on chapter 4 in novel completing assignment on exposition.

Room 316 is taking reading portion of MAPS test today.  Wish them luck.

Fun Fair is on Friday, May 21, 2015.
Walk-a-thon permission slip and money is due ASAP
Progress reports need to be turned in or a note so students can attend the Fun Fair.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

May 18, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notificaations

May 18, 2015:  Students took Math Maps test and did a great job.  In reading today, students worked on spelling words for test on Friday.  Students began reading chapter 4 and our responsible for exposition and creating and answering their own question.

Homework:

• Spelling test on Friday
• Simple Solutions lesson 99
• Missed spelling words 5 times each

Fun Fair on Friday.  Tickets 5 for a $l.00

Reading Maps Test on Wednesday. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

May 1 4, 2015: Classwork, Homework, and Notifications

May 14, 2015:  Students read chapter 4 and  answered comprehension questions on their novel.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 98.  Students worked on MAPS practice on Hale's website student corner.

Homework:

• Study for Simple Solutions quiz #93-96

NWEA testing May 18th and 20th.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 13, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notificaitons

May 13, 2015:  Students read chapter three in the novel "Roll of Thunder..."  and answered two comprehension questions in their novel.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 97 and played the vocabulary game.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #98
• Study for Simple Solutions quiz Friday, 5/15/15
• MAPS testing May 19th and 20th

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 12, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 12, 2015:  Students worked on a comprehension questions in their novel for chapter 2.  Students were assigned 7 vocabulary and worked in groups using Chromebooks and Google Docs.  Students did the definition, sentence with clue and image.

Homework:

•  Simple Solutions #97
• Quiz on Friday-Simple Solutions lessons 93-96

Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, May 15, 2015.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 11, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 11, 2015:  Students read chapter two in the novel, Rolling Thunder.  Room 316 took spelling test.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 95.  Students completed a Brainpop video and completed a worksheet for a listening grade.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 96
• Simple Solutions quiz on Friday lessons 93-96
• Students will be taking NWEA Maps testing next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 7, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 7, 2015:  Students worked on practice book 228, and reviewed Simple Solutions # 94.  Students worked on assigned Internet activity on figurative language and poetry terms.  This is a class assignment and will be due on Friday.  Students also presented their Myths.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #95
• Spelling test on Friday
• Progress reports go home next week

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 6, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

May 6, 2015:  Students worked on practice book page 227.  Simple Solutions lessons #93.  Students also worked on poetry terms on their chrome books reviewing meanings and finding examples.
Students began Myth presentations.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #94
• Study for  spelling test on Friday

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

May 5, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

May 5, 2015:  Students took a pre-spelling test today.  Students finished reading chapter 1 in their novel and answered a comprehension questions independently.  Students will begin presenting their myths tomorrow.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson  93
• Comprehension question if you did not finish in class.
• Spelling test on Friday
• Students will be taking the NWEA MAPS test beginning May 19th.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 30, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notficiations

April 30, 2015:  Students learned a new vocabulary term for figurative language and have the opportunity to do extra credit by providing three examples.  Students took Simple Solutions quiz and had the opportunity to work on vocabulary assignment using five vocabulary words from this week and writing a story or work on their myth which is due on 5/5.

Homework:

• Myth due 5/5.  Make sure you have a cover page, 5 written slides for your story and a reference page
• Vocabulary story using this week's vocabulary words, underline vocabulary.
• Extra credit for synedoche:   three examples

Students will be taking PARCC test on Friday and Monday.  MAPS testing begins on May 19th.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

April 29, 2015:: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 29, 2015:  Students made a journal entry and learned a new term fallacy and reviewed a passage from Shakespeare.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions #92 for tomorrow's quiz on lesson 89-92.  They also worked on reading chapter 1 in the novel Roll of Thunder Hear Me Cry.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions quiz 89-92
• Last day for Flamingo Flocking, bring you change
• Myth project due May 5th.
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• Thank you,
• Mrs. Muir
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April 29, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notificaations

April 28, 2015:  Students worked on  reading chapter one in the novel Roll of Thunder Hear Me  Cry.  The wrote an essay on the exposition and took a six questions.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions #91.

PARCC testing on May 1st and May 4th.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions #92
• Quiz Simple Solutions 89-92 on 4/30
• Bring in change for Flocking Flamingo contest
• Myth project due 5/5

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 27, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

Aprll 27, 2015:  Students made a journal entry on courage.  Students worked on vocabulary for the new novel, Rolling Thunder Hear Me Cry.  Students began to read new novel.

Students will be taking PARCC test for ELA and math will be on Monday.

Homeowrk:

• Simple Solutions lesson 91
• Simple Solutions quiz on Thursday, lessons 89, 90, 91 & 92
• Myth research project is due on May 5, 2015

Bring in your change for Flamingo Flocking.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 24, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 24, 2015:  Students made a journal entry, took a spelling test and reviewed Simple Solutions #89 & 90 for for quiz next Thursday.  Students were introduced to vocabulary for the novel, "Rolling Thunder, Hear Me Cry."

Homework:
Myth Research due on May 5th
Simple Solutions quiz on April 30, 2015

Continue bringing in money for fundraiser.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

April 22, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 22, 2015:  Students completed practice book 177.  Students read a passage on the myth, "John Hnery," Myth or Man?  Students also viewed and animation on this story.  Students will be doing a follow up after the play completing discussion questions on "John Henry."Students worked on their research projects using Chrome books.  All the students should have access to each team members project on Google Docs.
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Homework:

• Simple Solutions #89
• Study spelling words for test on Friday
• Study for vocabulary test on unit 6 orange book
• Bring bag lunch
• Bring money for Flamingo Flocking

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 21, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 21, 2015.  Students took a pretest on spelling.  These words will be on the Hale website.  Students reviewed lesson 88.  Students participated vocabulary game using instructional, academic and  story elements.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 89
• Corrections for reading test and writing activity due tomorrow
• Bring bag lunch Thursday field trip
• Vocabulary test on unit six orange vocabulary book on Thursday.

Bring in your change for Flaming Flock fundraiser sponsored by PTC.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 20, 2015: Classwork, Homework, and Notifications

April 20, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry and vocabulary.  Students were presented with a research project on myths.  Rubric is online and they will be working with partners.  Students will do the project of Google Docs and be able to share their PPT with another student.

Homework:

• Simple Solutons lesson 88
• Unit 6 vocabulary test on Thursday
• Research on myths due May 5th

Bring in your change for Flamingo Flocking.  Bring bag lunch for field trip on Thursdaay.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

April 15, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

April 15, 2015:  Students finished working on comprehension questions for the story "Last Flight."  Students took a test on the story and worked on a grammar selection on pronouns when they were done.

Homework:

• Study for spelling test on Friday
• Friday is sport jersey day.  Wear your favorite sport shirt.

Report card pick up Thursday.  No school for students.  Looking forward to seeing all the parents. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 14, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 14, 2015:  Students made a journal entry on vocabulary.  Students completed practice book pages 75 & 76 review for spelling test on Friday.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 87 and finished reading and answering questions from the story "Last in Flight."

Homework:

• Complete SS #86
• root: dei, div pre: ante
• reading/vocabulary test on Wednesday
• Spelling test on Friday

Wacky Wednesday tomorrow.  Bring $1.00 and dress wacky.  Fundraiser for student council. :)

Look forward so seeing parents on Report Card pick up.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

April 13, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notification

Welcome Back!
April 13, 2015:  Students had a pre-spelling test today, made a journal entry and vocabulary entry for the word extort.  Students read the short story, "Last Flight."

Homework:

• Write missed spelling words 5 times each.  (I will put this on the website.)  Test on Thursday.
• prefix:  cirum  root:  demo
• Simple Solutions lesson 87

Tomorrow is Spring pictures and dress like a celebrity.  Wednesday is wacky Wednesday for dressing.  Thursday is report card pick up, there will be no school for students and Friday is where your favorite sports team.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

April 1, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

April 1, 2015:  Students wrote a journal entry.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson #85 and reviewed prefix and root word.  Students read Amelia Earhart "Last Flight" and answered comprehension questions.

No Homework

Enjoy your well deserved Spring Break!

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

March 31, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 31, 2015:  Students worked on Simple Solutions lesson 84.  Students read Amelia Earthart, Last in Flight, and in their assigned groups answered comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.  

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 84
• Please return field trip form for Play on 4/23

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 30, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 30, 2015.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions 83.  Students created and entry in their journal on exposition and 1st person and 3rd person.  Students reviewed and discussed this week's vocabulary words for the story Amelia Earhart.  Students began reading the story in their reader.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 84
• Pre: anti and ant
• Review vocabulary graphic organizer

Remember to bring in field trip form for trip, it is due tomorrow.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 26, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 26, 2015:  Students worked on practice book 64 & 65 review for spelling test tomorrow.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions #82.  Students started reading/vocabulary test on chapters 9-12 "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Spelling test tomorrow, words are online
• Simple Solutions lesson 83

Please turn in field trip form and money for field trip on April 23rd.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 25, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 25, 2015:  Students worked on practice book page 63, took a Simple Solutions quiz on lessons 77-80 and read chapter 13, 14 or 15 in the novel.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions 81.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 82
• Study vocabulary for test tomorrow on chapters 9-12 for the novel
• Spelling test on Friday.
• prefix:  e, ex and root: dict

Please turn in field trip form and money by Tuesday, March 31st.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 24, 2015: Classwork Homework and Notifications

March 24, 2015: Students created a journal entry on purpose and objective along with new vocabulary.  Students took a pretest practice book page 63.  These words will be posted online.  Students read chapter 12, 13, or 14 in novel and answered comprehension question independently.  Students worked on homework when they finished.  Reviewed instructional vocabulary for chapters 9-12.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions quiz lesson 77-80 on Wednesday
• Reading/vocabulary test on Thursday chapters 9-12  
• Simple Solutions lesson 81
• prefix:  auto root:  demo
• Room 316 complete vocabulary story on this week's instructional vocabulary.

Make sure you turn in your field trip form and money.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 23, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 23, 2015:  Room 316 took last part of math test and will not have homework in reading.  Room 315 and 317 took spelling test, read Number the Stars chapter 12 and answered comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Write a story using four vocabulary words and please highlight.  Story must be at least 5 sentences.
• Simple Solutions lesson 81
• Study for Simple Solutions test lessons 77-81 on Wednesday.
• Vocabulary/reading test on Thursday.

Please send in your progress report and field trip form and money.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 20, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 20, 2015:  Students completed PB page 46 for spelling rest on Monday.  Reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 80.  Students received new vocabulary Number the Stars novel, chapters 12-15.  Students participated in  vocabulary game.

Homework:

• Spelling test on Monday, March 23, 2015
• Simple Solutions quiz on Wednesday, lessons 77-80
• Please return progress report and field trip form with money for trip on 4/23

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 19, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 19, 2015:  Students worked on a new vocabulary word and completed practice book 45.   Students took a test on chapters 5-8 Number the Stars.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 80
• Study spelling words for Monday's test
• Review all vocabulary for vocabulary game tomorrow
• Please bring back progress report and field trip form with money

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 18, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notficiations

March 18, 2015:  Students worked on practice book page 44 for upcoming spelling test.  Students reviewed lesson 777 & 78.  Students read chapter 10 in the novel Number the Stars.  Students worked on Chromebook during reading using website PREP.DOG.

Homework.

• Simple Solutions lesson 79
• pre:  cicrum   root:  dyn & dyna
• Please return progress report
• Please remember to send in field trip form and money.
• PARCC test will be going on through next week.

Thank you.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 17, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 17, 2015:  Students had a pre-spelling test. for this week's unit.  The spelling words will be posted online this evening on the haleschool.org website.  Students read the novel Number the Stars.  Students reviewed vocabulary words for this week's reading vocabulary test on Friday.

Homework:

• Room 316 Simple Solutions lesson 77 & Room 316 & 315 Simple Solutions #78
• prefix:  contra, counter   root:  flext, flex
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Study for vocabulary/reading test on Thursday
• Please bring back progress report
• Field trip money for play is due by March 31st

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 16, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 16, 2015:  Room 316 took PARCC test, so they did not have reading.  Students reviewed how to use different resources for research in the Buckle Down workbook.  Students completed Simple Solutions #77.  Students read Number the Starts Novel.

Homework:

• Please return progress report
• Return field trip form and money, due no later than March 31st
• There will be a reading test on Thursday and vocabulary for chapters 5-8.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 11, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 11, 2015:  Students took a spelling test.  Read various chapters form the novel "Number the Stars," and discussed the chapters.  Students continued working in the Buckle Down book how to write a narrative.

Homework:

1. Simple Solutions lesson 75
2. Please bring back permission slips and forms for field trip
3. Popcorn sale through next week.

Room 315 will be taking PARCC test on Friday:  Narrative and 1st part of math.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 11, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 11, 2015:  Students worked on practice book pages 31 & 33, with the exception of 317.  317 tested in reading today for the PARCC test.  Students read chapter 7 & 8 in the novel "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Study for spelling test on Thursday, March 12, 2015 for the week of 3/2/2015.
• Students were given a permission slip for field trip on April 23, 2015.  We are asking that the students return this form and money no later than March 31, 2015.  Students will be viewing a play performed by DePaul University at the Blackstone theater.

Students will be taking PARCC test through next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 10, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 10, 2015:  Students worked on Buckle Down reviewing steps how to review a narrative.  Students read chapter 5 "Number the Stars," and answered a comprehension question using R.A.C.E.  This was completed for a grade.

Homework:

• Spelling test on words for week of 3/2/15 on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Students will be PARCC testing this week and next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cs.edu

March 9, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 9, 2015:  Students will be taking the PARCC test, so homework and classwork will be limited.  Today students reviewed what a narrative is and the proper steps for writing a narrative.

Homework:

• There will be a spelling test on last week's spelling words on Thursday.  Please make sure you review.

Room 315 took two reading tests today.

Room 316 will take two reading tests on Tuesday..

Room 317 will take two reading tests on Wednesday.

Room 315 will take a reading and a math test on Friday.

Thank you for your continued support and success with your children.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 5, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notficiations

March 5, 2015:  Students spent the class presenting their stories today.  So many of the students did a wonderful job.  Many were cute and inspiring.

Homework:

• Study for spelling test tomorrow
• Study for unit 5 vocabulary quiz (orange book) tomorrow.
• We will finish Student Treasure presentations.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 4, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 4, 2015:  Students reviewed practice book page 30 for spelling test on Friday.  Students in room 317 reviewed Simple Solutions #74.  Students in 315 & 316 worked on prefix/root word activity.    Student had about 35-40 minutes two work on their Student Treasures story.  Students will also begin doing a small presentation on their story.  Students that do not have their book tomorrow will lose 1/2 the points.  They have had 5 weeks and class time.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 75
• Student Treasure book is due tomorrow
• Spelling test on Friday
• Vocabulary test on unit 5 Friday

We will begin PARCC testing next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 3, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

March 3, 2015:  Students completed practice book page 29 and reviewed Simple Solutions 29.  Student finished this week's vocabulary words for chapter 5-11.  Students were involved in an activity reviewing prefixes and root words.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions  # 74
• pre:  contra, counter  root:  flect, flex 
• Student Treasure book due 3/5/2015  4 pages text, 4 pages illustrations

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

March 2, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

March 2, 2015:  Students took a pre-spelling test, had two journal entries vocabulary and today's objective,  Students reviewed last week's prefix and root words.  Students began reviewing vocabulary for this week's reading chapters 5-11, Number the Stars.  Students completed unfinished tests, quizzes and worked on their Student Treasure story.

Homework:  

• Missed spelling 5 times each
• Finish Student Treasure story due March 5th with a presentation   Four pages text and four pages illustration.
• pre:  de  root:  graph & gram
• Spelling test Friday
• Collecting Journals later this week.
• Oops!  Forgot to add Simple Solutions lesson 73

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 26, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 26, 2015:  Students completed and reviewed practice book page 10.  Students reviewed homework lesson 72 in their Simple Solutions workbook.  Student took a test on chapters 1-4 "Number the Stars."  When students completed the test, they had the opportunity to work on Student Treasure book.

Homework:

• Study for spelling test tomorrow.  Words on on the website 2/23/15
• Study for Simple Solutions quiz tomorrow lesson 69-72
• Student Treasure book is due on 3/5/15.  Four pages text and four pages illustrations.  You will present your story briefly.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 25, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 25, 2015:  Students finished reading chapters 3 & 4 for the novel Number the Stars and answered comprehension questions.  Students worked on Chrome books practicing reading comprehension using Prepdogs.  Students worked on their Student Treasure books.

Homework:

• Student Treasure book due March 5, 2015
• Reading test tomorrow on vocabulary and chapters 1-4.  
• Spelling test on Friday (words our next to homework blog on website)
• Simple Solutions Quiz on Friday, #69-72
• Simple Solutions lesson 72
• Pre:  dia  Root:  jact, jec

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 24, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 24, 2015:  Students worked on practice book page 9.  Read chapters 3 & 4 in the novel "Number the Stars," and answered comprehension questions using. R.A.C.E. Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 70 and reviewed assigned root word and prefix for homework.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions 71
• root:  lat  prefix:  intra
• Reading test on chapters 1-4, Thursday, 2-26
• Spelling test and Simple Solutions quiz on Friday 2-27
• Student Treasure book due on 3-5

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 23, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 23, 2015:  Students made a vocabulary entry on the word concur.  Students were given a prespelling test.  These words will be on the haleschool.org website.  Students will be doing the practice book pages in class for volume two.  Students participated in an activity reviewing vocabulary (academic, instructional and story elements.  Students read chapter three "Number the Stars" and started to answer two comprehension questions.

• Homework:
• write missed spelling words 5 times each
• prefix:  mal   root:  man
• Student Treasure book due on March 5th, this will also be a speaking grade
• Simple solutions quiz Friday, February 27, 2015 lesson 69 to 72
• Spelling test on Friday, February 27, 2015 (words were given to students and online)
• Reading test chapters 1-4 for your novel "Number the Stars," Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 20, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 20, 2015:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 68 & 69.  There will be a quiz next week on Simple Solutions 69-72.  Students reviewed comprehension questions chapter 1 for the novel "Number the Stars."  Students read chapter 2 discussed the chapter and began reading chapter three.

Student Treasure book due date has been changed to March 5, 2015.  After that date, you will receive half the points.  Remember you will get two book reports 10 points each and writing grade 40 points.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

February 18, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 18, 2015:  Students had  a quiz on last night's root word and prefix.  Students worked on their Student Treasure book (rough draft) and this is due on February 27, 2015.  This will be a writing grade for 40 points and 2 book reports for reading 10 points each.  Students will also be presenting their book.  Reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 68.  There will be a Simple Solutions quiz next week.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 69
• Root:  meter  Pre:  mega
• Student Treasure book due on 2/272015

Please join us for Assessment Night on 2/29/2015.  Please return your report card.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 17, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 17, 2015:  Students worked on what an exposition is when we use story elements.  Students made a journal entry.  Students began reading chapter 1 "Number the Stars" and answered comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions 68
• Root:  meta     Pre:  miti and miss

Please bring back your report card.  Practice Prepdog at home for Maps and PARCC test.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 13, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 13, 2105:  Students took spelling test for this unit.  Students reviewed prefix and root word assignment.  Students were introduced to the book "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Continue working on your Student Treasures story.
• Please bring back report card. 
• Please turn in permission to publish your story.

Attendance is so important for students to succeed. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 12, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 12, 2015:  Students entered vocabulary journal entry.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions 65 & 66.  Students reviewed practice book pages 183 & 184.  Students began reviewing assigned prefix and root words.

Homework:

• Prefix:  micro Root:  morphe
• Simple Solutions #67
• Practice book pages 185
• Study for tomorrow spelling test, bonus words:  nausea and turquoise
• Student Treasure book is due on 2/27/2015
• Permission slip publish Student Treasure book is now due. 

Report cards went home on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  Please return report cards back signed.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 10, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 10, 2015:  Students made journal entry on new vocabulary word, reviewed Simple Solutions.#64  Students reviewed assigned prefix and root word.  Students were introduced to new vocabulary words for chapters 1-4 in the novel "Number the Stars."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 65
• pre: multi - root: pel
• Student Treasure book due 2-26-4 pages written and 4 pages graphics.
• Spelling test Friday page 183

Report cards go home today.  Please return signed by Thursday, 2/12/15

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir :)

February 9, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 9, 2015:  Students took a pre-spelling test on practice book page 183. Students were given packets for writing Student Treasure book.  This will be due on February 26th and it is worth 46 points and two book reports.  Students will be expected to do a small presentation of the book they wrote.  These books will be published for free by the company Student Treasures. Students were introduced to entire book packed and went over each step carefully.  Students may write a book or poems, recipes, story, how to book, etc.  Students will be given time for 45 minutes on each Wednesday to finish their book.  This needs to be done at home in order to finish.

Homework:

• Permission slip signed for treasure book
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Simple Solutions #64
• pre:  neo  root:  pend
• Spelling test on Friday. 
• Student Treasure book due 2/26/2015

Please bring back Chromebook form.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 5, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 5, 2015:  Students made a journal entry and vocabulary entry.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 61 & 62.  Students watched a video on the history of jazz and gained an understanding the contribution history of African Americans have made to our culture.  Students worked on story elements Buckle Down workbook.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions 63
• Prefix:  non  Root: phot

Important:  Please make sure you bring back Chrome book contract, bring in canned foods for food drive.

Report cards go home on February 10, 2015.  Please returned signed ASAP.

Rewards Valentine dance on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 4, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

February 4, 2015:  Students took a test on the story "A Passage to Freedom."  This test is worth 44 points and is the first test of the quarter.  Students worked on story elements in their Buckle Down workbook.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 62
• Pre:  omni  Root:  port

Please return Chormebook forms, bring in canned food for food drive and enter a raffle, Valentine reward dance 2/12/2015.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

February 3, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

February 3, 2015:  Students worked on vocabulary journal entry and purpose for our lesson on story elements today.  Students read a literature story and answered questions on the exposition, rising action, climax and resolution.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 61
• Prefix:  poly  Root: Quest
• Study vocabulary for test on Passage to Freedom tomorrow

Bring back Chrome Book form and canned food for food drive.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 29, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 29, 2015:  Students entered a journal entry on  a literary device and vocabulary entry using clues.  Students discuss the prefix and root work they had assigned for homework, reviewed Simple Solutions #59 and finished reading and answering comprehension questions for Passage to Freedom.

Students also took a vocabulary test on unit 4 vocabulary book.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions # 60
• Prefix:  pan  Root:  sanct

Visit our Alumni Celebration from 6:00 to 8:00 PM this evening.  No Saturday School this week.

Please return your form for Chrome Books.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 28, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 28, 2015:  Students completed journal entry on poetry term and vocabulary term.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions #58.  Students worked in groups completing story on Passage to Freedom and comprehension questions.

Homework:

• Vocabulary quiz unit four orange vocabulary book on Thursday,  January 29, 2015.  
• Complete Simple Solutions #58
• Pre: post Root:  scrib, script

There will be school on Friday, January 30, 2015.  No Saturday school this week.  Bring box tops for label contest.  Please back form for Chrome books.  

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 27, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

January 27, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry using vocabulary.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 56 & 57.  Students continued reading the story "Passage to Freedom" and answered essay questions using R.A.C.E. (evidence).

Homework:

• Test on unit four orange vocabulary book Thursday
• Simple Solutions lesson 58
• Prefix:  pre  Root:  sect, sec

Bring in box top labels, Father/Daughter dance in February, and Alumni Night on January 29, 2015.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 26, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 26, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry--today's objective and purpose.  Students worked on vocabulary and began to read the story "A Passage to Freedom," and answered essay questions using evidence and details to support their answer.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #57
• Pre: re  Root:  spect (write a sentence using example and clue and give the meaning)

End of quarter on Friday.  There is school on Friday.  Bring box tops labels for contest.

Alumni Celebration on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  Thank you for your donations.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 21, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

January 21, 2015:  Students made a journal entry on literary devices and new vocabulary word for the day.  Students discussed last night's homework on prefix and root word.  Students worked in groups on different strategic activities.

Homework:

• prefix: semi   root: temp
• Simple Solutions # 54
• Collecting journals Friday
• Research is due tomorrow

Please send donation for alumni basket $l.00 and bring in box tops for contest.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 20, 2014:  Students worked on prefix and root word.  Students finished section in Buckle Down workbook on context clues.  Students worked in various groups on Shakespeare, complex non-fiction texts, reading skills, and text features.

Homework:

• Prefix: sub  Suffix:  theo and the,  write meaning, sentence and context clue
• Simple Solutions #53
• Room 317 taking NWEA reading test on Wednesday at 12:00 (bring your glasses)
• Please bring donation for Alumni Celebration
• Please return progress report

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

1/16/2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 16, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry and discussed the upcoming reading and math NWEA test that is upcoming.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 52 and took notes on the various ways you can use context clues to understand/comprehend vocabulary words.

Homework:

• Research due on January 22, 2015.  Extra credit if you have it by January 20, 2015.
• Practice Prepdog, Compass Learning for upcoming NWEA tests

Bring in donation for Alumni basket for Alumni Celebration.  Bring back progress report.  End of 2nd quarter in two weeks. Do not forget to bring in box top labels.

Thank you and have a nice three-day weekend.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 15, 2015: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

January 15, 2015:  Students made a journal entry for vocabulary, students took their Simple Solutions quiz lessons 45 to 48, worked on prefixes and root words.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions #52
• Prefix: super & supra Root word:  tract
• Research is due on 1/22/2015
• Bring in donation for Alumni basket
• Bring in labels - box tops for basket
• Bring back progress report

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 14, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 14, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry learning new vocabulary words and how to use context clues.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 30 and took the spelling test on page 50.  Students also learned two new academic vocabulary words and discussed the new prefix and root word they had for homework.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 51
• prefix-tele and root word hehi & vect.  Wrtie a sentence for each example you choose and indicate context clues
• Study for Simple Solutions quiz lesson 45-48 for Thursday.
• Research due January 22.  All the information is on the website
• Do not forget donation for alumni basket
• Return you progress report.

Students are taking MAP tests this week and next week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 13, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 13, 2015:   Students worked on vocabulary and context clues, Simple Solutions and reviwed practice book.  Spelling test will be tomorrow for the classrooms that did not have time to take it.

Homework:

• Study for spelling test
• Study for Simple Solutions quiz on Thursday
• Simple Solutions lesson 50
• Write a defnition and sentence with context clue for the following:  vert, vers & therm and ther
• Bring back Middle School novel
• Research due 1-22-15

Please bring back progress report.  Do not forget labels for label drive and donation for Alumni basket.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

January 12, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 12, 2015:  Students worked on journal entry for the end of the story Middle School.  Students worked on finishing questions for the story Turning Point.  These will be due tomorrow and students that were absent Tuesday and Friday, this will be due on Wednesday.  Students worked in groups on two new root words and two new prefixes.

Homework:

• Spelling test page 100 on Tuesday
• Complete PB page 101
• Simple Solutions lesson 49
• Quiz Simple Solutions lesson 45-48 on Thursday
• Research due January 22, 2015.  Extra credit if in before the 20th.

End of quarter January 29th.  I will be collecting journals next week. ;)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

January 9, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notficiations

January 9, 2015  Students answered quesitons on the story "Turning Point."   Student participated in contest to enter Spelling Bee contest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.  Students Were presented reserach project due January 22, 2014.  Please note that the rubric says a minimum of 2.5 pages and it should be 1.5 pages typed.  2.5 writtne.

Homework:

• PB pages 99 & 100
• Spelling test on Tuesday
• Simple Solutions lesson 48
• Wrok on research project due 1/22/2015.  Extra credit if received before 1/20/2015 and one extra credit poiint for each academic vocabulary word used and highlighted.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

January 6, 2015: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

January 6, 2015:  Students reviwed ojbectve and purpose for today's lesson.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson  46.  Students reviewed how to annotate text and read a complex text on Women's Rights. Student discussed, annotated and answered comprehension questions.

Homework: 

• Simple Solutions lesson 47
• Read chaptes 76 to the end in the novel Middle School
• Spelling test on PB 100 on  Friday
• Students will be gettning  a research project on  fairness Wednesday.  This project bill be due  on Wedensday, January 21, 2014.

Happy  New Year.

NWEA Map test start this month.

Reading schedule for teting is the following:

• Room 317 on January 21st
• Room 315 on January 22nd
• Room 316 on January 26

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu