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.
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I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
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I am able to:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
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I am able to be able to:
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Goal 3: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of lunar phases.
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I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
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I am able to:
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Goal 4: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of Earth’s seasons.
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I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
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I am able to be able to model motions that cause or result from Earth’s seasons:
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Goal 5: I am able to develop and use models to describe cyclic patterns of eclipses.
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I demonstrate innovation, in depth inference(s), or advanced application(s) with the learning goal. In addition to level 3 I am able to:
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I am able to:
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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:
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