Friday, December 18, 2015
Dynamic Dialogue 12/18/15
The Dynamic Team Teachers would like to wish everybody a healthy and happy Winter Break. We will see you when school resumes on January 5th.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Dynamic Dialogue 12/11/15
Happy Friday Dynamic Team!
Upcoming Events: Dec. 16th – Sounds of Hixson Concert, 6:30
Dec. 18th – Last Day of Semester
Winter Break – Dec. 19th – Jan. 4th
DYNAMIC is to be CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING!
Important Information:
At least one teacher from Dynamic will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00.
English –
Email: kraushaar.kaitlyn@wgmail.org
Math-
We were working on learning target 3 and 4 this week. We found missing angles and talked about the inequality theorem of triangles. We are finishing up with slicing 3D objects on Monday and taking a summative on Thursday.
Algebra is taking their final Wednesday.
mathrm214.blogspot.com
coffman.ashley@wgmail.org
Social Studies –
Students have wrapped up India with a summative project. It will be due Monday, December 14th. Next week we will focus on tying up some loose ends and introducing Greece.
Dynamic Social Studies Course Website:
Lisa Pettid – pettid.lisa@wgmail.org
314-918-4602
Dynamic Science!
Tuesday is the DUE DATE for the student’s summative project assessment on Goal #’s: 1 Universe Objects!
The learning goals this week have been:
- Goal 1: I am able to analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast objects of the universe.
- Cross-Cutting Concepts
- Systems and System models: Defining systems and system models are ways to understand ideas/concepts.
- Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: Changes in scale, proportion, or quantity affect a system’s structure and/or performance.
- Patterns: Observing patterns & events guides organization and classification and leads to understanding of relationships.
- Monday was Universe goals 2, 3, 4, & 5 summative assessment.
- Tuesday was the DAY of CODE.
- Wednesday was distribution of the Summative Project for Goal #1 Universe objects. (See goal above)
- Link to project requirements and scoring rubric is below
- Thursday was a Counselor lesson from National Academic Advising Association discussing “peer pressure.”
- Friday was Research on the Universe Objects Project.
Goal 1: I am able to analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast objects in the universe.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to:
|
Next week the students will finish their research, turn in project and do their in class presentations.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me!
Dynamic Systems Science – Coach Daniels - daniels.mark@wgmail.org
Please visit the following links for more information:
|
Friday, December 4, 2015
Dynamic Dialogue 12/4/15
Good afternoon Dynamic Team!
Upcoming Events: Dec. 8th – Day of Code
Dec. 8th – Hixson Night at Papa John’s
Dec. 8th – 7th Grade Band Concert
DYNAMIC is to be CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING!
Important Information:
If you paid for the dynamic t-shirts in cash or check the money is being sent back home with your student today.
If you paid for the dynamic t-shirts in cash or check the money is being sent back home with your student today.
******************
Each year the Hixson staff and students try to help some of our families in need. We collect food to help sustain over breaks and adopt families to assist with clothing/winter needs. This year we have a goal of making 20 food baskets to help sustain families over the winter break. In addition, certain teams are adopting families in an effort to fulfill some holiday wishes. Currently, your child(ren) have the opportunity to donate funds toward the wishes of a Hixson family. If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact the 7th grade counselor Linda Peterson at 314-918-4554.
The family we have adopted needs the following things:
7 year old Girl: Shirts – size 8 Wish List: Child size cello 1/2
Pants - size 8 Learning tablet
Shoes – size 1 American girl doll - Kaya
Monster High anything, literally
Books
13 year old Boy: Shirts – M/L adult Wish List: Tablet
Pants - 30/32 Mountain bike
Shoes – 13 Lego sets (star wars)
Kontrol Freaks for Xbox one
(Call of Duty)
Books
New Baby
Video baby monitor
Pumpkin seat (neutral color or design)
Diapers
Formula
At least one teacher from Dynamic will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00.
English –
Summative scores for our narrative unit are being updated today. If students would like to reassess, they just need to schedule a time with me and make revisions to their narrative that they produced. We will be looking at these narratives next week, and students will be reflecting on the differences between their pre and post tests.
We have revamped the reading goal scoring system. Instead of just assigning a grade based on pages read, students' grades will reflect their conversation with me about their reading (either by signing up for a conference date with me OR by writing me a letter about their reading, to be submitted on Google Classroom) AND their progress toward their page goals.
To view how I'll be grading students, you can access the scoring guide here. Students who read >90% of their pages and think deeply about their reading (showcased through their conference/letter) will attain a 3 on the proficiency scale (a 90% grade).
Students who would like to reach a 4 must go above and beyond the requirements for a 3 by expressing their thinking about their reading in a creative way. Students have a menu of options to view on Google Classroom. You can view that menu here. We are moving away from the traditional book chat (where students just stand up and talk about their books), and I'm asking students to really showcase their thinking at a level beyond just talking about their book.
We have revamped the reading goal scoring system. Instead of just assigning a grade based on pages read, students' grades will reflect their conversation with me about their reading (either by signing up for a conference date with me OR by writing me a letter about their reading, to be submitted on Google Classroom) AND their progress toward their page goals.
To view how I'll be grading students, you can access the scoring guide here. Students who read >90% of their pages and think deeply about their reading (showcased through their conference/letter) will attain a 3 on the proficiency scale (a 90% grade).
Students who would like to reach a 4 must go above and beyond the requirements for a 3 by expressing their thinking about their reading in a creative way. Students have a menu of options to view on Google Classroom. You can view that menu here. We are moving away from the traditional book chat (where students just stand up and talk about their books), and I'm asking students to really showcase their thinking at a level beyond just talking about their book.
If you have any questions, please email me at kraushaar.kaitlyn@wgmail.org
Math-
This week we started on our learning target about angles. We talked about complementary, supplementary, adjacent, and vertical angles. We are going to work on missing angles next week and the triangle inequality theorem. We are finishing up the semester and will test before the end.
Algebra- Final will be the last three days of the semester chapters 1-5.
mathrm214.blogspot.com
coffman.ashley@wgmail.org
Social Studies –
Students will be wrapping up India with a summative project. The project was assigned on Friday and will be due December 14th. Students will have every day in class to work on the project but you should see them working on it at home.
All missing work is due by December 17th at 3:15.
Dynamic Social Studies Course Website:
Lisa Pettid – pettid.lisa@wgmail.org
314-918-4602
Science –
Dynamic Science!
Monday is the summative assessment on Goal #’s: 2, 3, 4, & 5!
The learning goals this week have been:
- Goal 2: I am able to develop and use models to describe the role of gravity.
- Goal 3: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of lunar phases.
- Goal 4: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of Earth’s seasons.
- Goal 5: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of eclipses.
- Cross-Cutting Concepts
- Systems and System models: Defining systems and system models are ways to understand ideas/concepts.
- Cause and Effect: Investigating and explaining causal relationships may predict and explain events.
- Tuesday was angle of sunlight & eclipses.
- Wednesday was working on Universe Assessment Review/Self-Check Guide (aka= study guide).
- Thursday was Question and Answer Clarification questions.
- Friday was Question and Answer and Studying for summative.
- Vocabulary: Axis, Eclipse, Ellipse, Gravity, Moon Phase, Orbit, Revolution, and Rotation.
Goal 2: I am able to develop and use models to describe the role of gravity.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to be able to:
|
Goal 3: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of lunar phases.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to:
|
Goal 4: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of Earth’s seasons.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to be able to model motions that cause or result from Earth’s seasons:
|
Goal 5: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of eclipses.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to:
|
Next week the students will begin their Goal #1 Analyze and Interpret Data to Compare and Contrast Universe Objects.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me!
Dynamic Systems Science – Coach Daniels - daniels.mark@wgmail.org
Please visit the following links for more information:
|
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Thanksgiving Dynamic Dialogue 11/24/15
Happy Thanksgiving Dynamic Team!
Upcoming Events: Nov. 25th – 29th: Thanksgiving Break
DYNAMIC is to be CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING!
Important Information:
We will be canceling the t-shirt order and refunding the money if you have already paid. Look for the cash or check to come home with your student on Monday. We did not get enough orders for the t-shirts to stay the same low price. We hope to do something different soon.
Each year the Hixson staff and students try to help some of our families in need. We collect food to help sustain over breaks and adopt families to assist with clothing/winter needs. This year we have a goal of making 20 food baskets to help sustain families over the winter break. In addition, certain teams are adopting families in an effort to fulfill some holiday wishes. Currently, your child(ren) have the opportunity to donate funds toward the wishes of a Hixson family. If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact the 7th grade counselor Linda Peterson at 314-918-4554.
The family we have adopted needs the following:
7 yr. old girl Wish List
Shirts – Sz. 8 Child Sized Cello ½
Pants – Sz. 8 Learning Tablet
Shoes – Sz. 1 American Girl Doll – Kaya
Monster High (anything)
Books
13 yr. old boy Wish List
Shirt – M/L Adult Tablet
Pants – 30/32 Mountain Bike
Shoes – Sz. 13 Kontrol Freak (Xbox One game)
Books
New Baby
Video Monitor
Pumpkin Seat
Diapers
Formula
At least one teacher from Dynamic will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00.
English –
Please take a picture of one moment from your Thanksgiving Break that you wouldn't mind writing about! You can use your phone, your iPod or your Chromebook to snap this picture. You don't have to submit it on Google Classroom, but have it ready to go on Monday!
Test grades will be up after break. This teacher is going to enjoy some time with her family! :)
Email: kraushaar.kaitlyn@wgmail.org
Math-
Please take time over break to look at your students grades. Please check with your student if they are missing any assignments to get them to be as soon as possible. They can stay with me after school next Tuesday if they need to catch up.
mathrm214.blogspot.com
coffman.ashley@wgmail.org
Social Studies –
Have a wonderful break! We will continue with India next week.
Dynamic Social Studies Course Website:
Lisa Pettid – pettid.lisa@wgmail.org
314-918-4602
Science –
If you have any questions or concerns please email me!
Dynamic Systems Science – Coach Daniels - daniels.mark@wgmail.org
Please visit the following links for more information:
|
Friday, November 20, 2015
Dynamic Dialogue 11/20/15
Good afternoon Dynamic Team!
Upcoming Events: Nov. 25th – 29th: Thanksgiving Break
DYNAMIC is to be CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING!
Important Information:
We still need about 20 more t-shirts ordered before we can submit the order to customink. If you have not yet ordered a t-shirt please click here to order or send money with your student to give to Ms. Coffman.
******************
Each year the Hixson staff and students try to help some of our families in need. We collect food to help sustain over breaks and adopt families to assist with clothing/winter needs. This year we have a goal of making 20 food baskets to help sustain families over the winter break. In addition, certain teams are adopting families in an effort to fulfill some holiday wishes of a Hixson family. If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact the 7th grade counselor Linda Peterson at 314–918-4554.
The family adopted by Dynamic has the following needs:
7 yr. old girl 13 yr. old boy New Baby
Shirts - Size 8 Shirts - Size M/L Adult Video Baby Monitor
Pants - Size 8 Pants - 30/32 Pumpkin Seat (neutral color)
Shoes - Size 1 Shoes - Size 13 Diapers
Formula
Wish List Wish List
Child Size cell 1/2 Tablet
Learning Tablet Mountain bike
American Girl doll - Kaya Lego sets (Star Wars)
Monster High (anything) Kontrol Freeks (Xbox, Call of Duty game)
Books Books
At least one teacher from Dynamic will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00.
English –
Our summative test for this unit is Monday! Students will be producing a personal narrative in our 45-minute class period. They should choose a topic over the weekend and do any planning necessary to be ready to write on Monday. They have learned a lot about what makes a great narrative, so they will have the chance to show all they have learned on Monday!
Students are finishing their realistic fiction pieces, which are also due on Monday, and I am so excited for our sharing party on Tuesday! We'll be having hot chocolate to celebrate. Students are welcome to bring a snack with them.
Students are finishing their realistic fiction pieces, which are also due on Monday, and I am so excited for our sharing party on Tuesday! We'll be having hot chocolate to celebrate. Students are welcome to bring a snack with them.
Email: kraushaar.kaitlyn@wgmail.org
Math-
We started our week off with a cumulative review that included everything we've covered since the beginning of the year. If students are wanting to reassess on our latest test they need to come see me and make corrections and work with me before they can take the retest. Please do this as soon as possible. We are starting our new unit over geometry and will be starting our discussion by talking about circles.
mathrm214.blogspot.com
coffman.ashley@wgmail.org
Social Studies –
Students began their look at the culture of ancient India this week. On Thursday and Friday, students began to look and the origins of Hinduism and the caste system. This is a social structure that impacts India even today. Working in groups students have researched information and created large graphic organizers. On Monday, students will present their graphic organizers to their classmates and compare/contrast their choices.
Dynamic Social Studies Course Website:
Lisa Pettid – pettid.lisa@wgmail.org
314-918-4602
Science –
If you have any questions or concerns please email me!
Dynamic Systems Science – Coach Daniels - daniels.mark@wgmail.org
Please visit the following links for more information:
|
Friday, November 13, 2015
Dynamic Dialogue 11/13/15
Good afternoon Dynamic Team!
mathrm214.blogspot.com
Upcoming Events: Nov. 18th – 7th and 8th Grade Choir Concert
DYNAMIC is to be CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCTIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY LEARNING!
Important Information:
We still need about 20 more t-shirts ordered before we can submit the order to customink. If you have not yet ordered a t-shirt please click here to order or send money with your student to give to Ms. Coffman.
If this order is not filled by Tuesday, November 24th we will cancel the order and refund the money already turned in.
If this order is not filled by Tuesday, November 24th we will cancel the order and refund the money already turned in.
******************
Each year the Hixson staff and students try to help some of our families in need. We collect food to help sustain over breaks and adopt families to assist with clothing/winter needs. This year we have a goal of making 20 food baskets to help sustain families over the winter break. In addition, certain teams are adopting families in an effort to fulfill some holiday wishes. Currently, your child(ren) have the opportunity to donate funds toward the wishes of a Hixson family. If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact the 7th grade counselor Linda Peterson at 314-918-4554.
At least one teacher from Dynamic will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00.
English –
Page goals are due on 11/23! Students' final performance event for our writing unit will also take place on Monday, November 23rd. If you and your family are headed out of town early, please email me to schedule an alternate testing time!
We are nearing the end of our realistic fiction unit! Next week, we will be looking at grounding our dialogue in scenes, getting rid of parts of our stories that don't do any heavy lifting, and participating in writing critique groups that help us make good changes to our stories.
Before Thanksgiving, on Tuesday, we will be celebrating our writing with a Sip 'N' Share day in class. I'll bring in hot chocolate and hot apple cider and some treats for us to munch on while students share their stories with each other. It will be a fun day!
We are nearing the end of our realistic fiction unit! Next week, we will be looking at grounding our dialogue in scenes, getting rid of parts of our stories that don't do any heavy lifting, and participating in writing critique groups that help us make good changes to our stories.
Before Thanksgiving, on Tuesday, we will be celebrating our writing with a Sip 'N' Share day in class. I'll bring in hot chocolate and hot apple cider and some treats for us to munch on while students share their stories with each other. It will be a fun day!
Email: kraushaar.kaitlyn@wgmail.org
Math-
Students worked on their animal project in class on Monday and they were due today! Look for a blog post about the students animal proportions work with pictures soon! Students also had a test Wednesday over rates, unit rates and ratios. We are going to be starting on geometry unit this next week.
mathrm214.blogspot.com
coffman.ashley@wgmail.org
Social Studies –
We have focused this week on the geography of India. Students completed Geo Challenge 3, a chart rating the best places to form a settlement, and compared/contrasted the Indus River Valley with another river valley civilization of their choice. We also began looking at the mysterious Harrappan civilization. Next week we will look into the culture ancient India.
* The Indus River Valley Graphic Organizer is due Tuesday.
* The Indus River Valley Graphic Organizer is due Tuesday.
Dynamic Social Studies Course Website:
Lisa Pettid – pettid.lisa@wgmail.org
314-918-4602
Science –
Dynamic Science!
The learning goals this week have been:
- Goal 2: I am able to develop and use models to describe the role of gravity.
- Goal 4: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of Earth’s seasons.
- Cross-Cutting Concepts
- Systems and System models: Defining systems and system models are ways to understand ideas/concepts.
- Cause and Effect: Investigating and explaining causal relationships may predict and explain events.
- This week the summative on Goals #2 & 3# above was on Tuesday.
- Wednesday was studying how gravity causes an elliptical orbits of all objects in the universe.
- Thursday was Rachel’s Challenge assembly and understanding causes of seasons.
- Friday was understanding the shape of an ellipse.
- Vocabulary: Axis, Eclipse, Ellipse, Gravity, Moon Phase, Orbit, Revolution, and Rotation.
Goal 2: I am able to develop and use models to describe the role of gravity.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to be able to:
|
Goal 4: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of Earth’s seasons.
4
|
I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
|
3
|
I am able to be able to model motions that cause or result from Earth’s seasons:
|
Next week the students will finish gravity and do labs on seasons and review lunar phases.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me!
Dynamic Systems Science – Coach Daniels - daniels.mark@wgmail.org
Please visit the following links for more information:
Hixson home page -http://hixson.webster.k12.mo.us/pages/Hixson
Dr. Smith's blog - http://hixsonprincipal.wordpress.com/
|
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)