Now is a great time to check Infinite Campus and see how your learner is doing. Do they have missing assignments or things they need to re-take? Are there more ways they need to be supported or things they need to do continue to be successful? Homework club is every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:20 to 4:20 PM and there is a late bus for kids to take if they need to.
A huge congratulations to all of our kids who are able to participate in a verity of performances this month. There is a lot going on outside of school that is making us very proud as their teachers!
Starting Monday, is our OMS Holiday Connections challenge, our annual fundraiser to help provide gifts for families who are otherwise unable to at OMS. This is a great way to donate to the community, any amount will be much appreciated, just send it in with your learner and they will pass it on during connections. Last year we raised just over $5,486. We realize this was an amazingly successful year so, as a school, we have set a goal to get back to $4,000 again this year.
What Happens With the Money?On Friday, December 13th, just under twenty members of the OMS Student Council will go to the Janesville Mall for the afternoon and will shop with the money earned for gifts for those in need during this holiday season.
All of the money is used to help purchase gifts for people and families in both the OMS community. We have over 50 students that Shannon, Jason and the OMS Student Services Department have worked with who are on our list of those in need this year. For many of these families, without this program they may not have gifts for the holidays.
You can send in cash or checks, written to Oregon Middle School, all week.
English-RippDeadlines; Keep up with your book club reading and be ready to discuss.
Questions to ask:How did your first discussion go?Who holds the power in your society and what are the rules?Are you liking your book club book?How did you treat our guest teacher, Mr. Starz?
English-Gunst
We are beginning or Dystopian Unit that will last up to Winter Break. Your student should be reading their novel every night at home, so they can keep pace. As they read, your student should be taking notes capturing important sections or scenes, so they can discuss in class. Ask them to share about what they have been reading and if they like their book. Finally, feel free to check Infinite Campus and remind your student that retakes are always offered.
Science-PutnamDeadlines; Cells unit test on Monday
Questions to ask:Do you have what you need on a daily basis for science(headphones/earbuds, chromebooks, lab notebook)?What can you do to prepare for your test? (Correct responses include...
Use my study guide.
Practice on quizizz.com or quizlet.com
Review my cell project analogies
Review prior assignments and readings
Spanish (Landsverk):Students should have 2.1 through 2.4 homework submitted by this date. Any cultural summatives are also due and can be found in Google Classroom. Before Winter Break, we will be taking our vocabulary quiz. Students should already be studying 5-10 minutes a night on Quizlet to prepare. We will also be starting McFarland USA as part of a cultural summative discussing stereotypes and prejudice. Students who will be gone during any time before break should see me to discuss when to make up the work.
Geography (Stoller): We began our unit on the 5 Themes of Geography and will have a mini project next week to wrap that up. Be sure to check out the class webpage under 'what we did today' for links to all we do in class. It will keep you updated daily as well as provide links to notes, resources and homework. Questions to ask:*Who created the 5 themes and why?*What are the 5 themes?*What's the difference between absolute and relative location?*Sing the 5 Themes song for me please.
Geography - HoweDeadlines: Africa Maps Due Friday, Map Quiz on Monday 12/9. Scramble for Africa (Colonization) Documents due 12/13, Quiz on 12/16.
OrchestraStudents are well in to the process of studying repertoire for the February Recital Concerts and Solo and Ensemble. Questions to ask?Can you identify what needs the most attention in preparing your piece? (bowings, intonation, rhythms, expression, etc.)Have you developed a practice plan for learning your music to the best of your ability?Are you attending your small group learning times to seek assistance with building your knowledge?
Upcoming events:Orchestra Apparel Sale has been extended to Friday, Dec. 6th. Order now! All proceeds directly benefit our 4-12 Orchestra students (MSO busing, scholarships, guest artists)
Sunday, Dec. 8th Barnes and Noble "Play-In" from 2-4 p.m. Students have been assigned to either a 2:00 or a 3:30 time slot. Reminder information will be sent out later this week.
Tuesday, Dec. 10th Instrument "Step Up" meeting from 6-8 p.m. in OMS Orchestra room.Looking to purchase an instrument for your musician but don't know what to look for or what the best quality for your budget is? Please come to this informational meeting sponsored by Knapton Musiknotes of Janesville. Many instruments for students to try and NO obligation to purchase by attending.
Math - GratzlDeadlines - Stretching and Shrinking Test Corrections Due Friday, December 20th
Questions to ask:-How did you do on the Comparing and Scaling Test? If you need to, have you made plans to complete corrections with Mrs. Gratzl?-What is your next unit on?
Resources:Stretching and Shrinking UnitComparing and Scaling Unit
Krucas- ScienceThis week students presented their cell models to the class. It was so fun to see everyone's creative interpretations of the parts of the cell! There is a test on microscope parts, cell structures and functions, and osmosis vs. diffusion coming up on Tuesday, December 10th. Students were given the study guide in class on Tuesday, December 3rd.
German:In German we are starting a new mini story. The first was completely scripted, but this one seeks input from the students. The framework of the story is there, but they supply the characters and the locations. Look for their mini story 1 assessment grades to be placed in IC in the upcoming days.Students are also exploring December culture in Germany. No deadlines this week, as we are just starting our work with a story, however students will be doing little vocabulary quizzes in the next week, and in the week before break they will complete a short free write based on the mini story.
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A huge congratulations to all of our kids who are able to participate in a verity of performances this month. There is a lot going on outside of school that is making us very proud as their teachers!
Starting Monday, is our OMS Holiday Connections challenge, our annual fundraiser to help provide gifts for families who are otherwise unable to at OMS. This is a great way to donate to the community, any amount will be much appreciated, just send it in with your learner and they will pass it on during connections. Last year we raised just over $5,486. We realize this was an amazingly successful year so, as a school, we have set a goal to get back to $4,000 again this year.
What Happens With the Money?On Friday, December 13th, just under twenty members of the OMS Student Council will go to the Janesville Mall for the afternoon and will shop with the money earned for gifts for those in need during this holiday season.
All of the money is used to help purchase gifts for people and families in both the OMS community. We have over 50 students that Shannon, Jason and the OMS Student Services Department have worked with who are on our list of those in need this year. For many of these families, without this program they may not have gifts for the holidays.
You can send in cash or checks, written to Oregon Middle School, all week.
English-RippDeadlines; Keep up with your book club reading and be ready to discuss.
Questions to ask:How did your first discussion go?Who holds the power in your society and what are the rules?Are you liking your book club book?How did you treat our guest teacher, Mr. Starz?
English-Gunst
We are beginning or Dystopian Unit that will last up to Winter Break. Your student should be reading their novel every night at home, so they can keep pace. As they read, your student should be taking notes capturing important sections or scenes, so they can discuss in class. Ask them to share about what they have been reading and if they like their book. Finally, feel free to check Infinite Campus and remind your student that retakes are always offered.
Science-PutnamDeadlines; Cells unit test on Monday
Questions to ask:Do you have what you need on a daily basis for science(headphones/earbuds, chromebooks, lab notebook)?What can you do to prepare for your test? (Correct responses include...
Use my study guide.
Practice on quizizz.com or quizlet.com
Review my cell project analogies
Review prior assignments and readings
Spanish (Landsverk):Students should have 2.1 through 2.4 homework submitted by this date. Any cultural summatives are also due and can be found in Google Classroom. Before Winter Break, we will be taking our vocabulary quiz. Students should already be studying 5-10 minutes a night on Quizlet to prepare. We will also be starting McFarland USA as part of a cultural summative discussing stereotypes and prejudice. Students who will be gone during any time before break should see me to discuss when to make up the work.
Geography (Stoller): We began our unit on the 5 Themes of Geography and will have a mini project next week to wrap that up. Be sure to check out the class webpage under 'what we did today' for links to all we do in class. It will keep you updated daily as well as provide links to notes, resources and homework. Questions to ask:*Who created the 5 themes and why?*What are the 5 themes?*What's the difference between absolute and relative location?*Sing the 5 Themes song for me please.
Geography - HoweDeadlines: Africa Maps Due Friday, Map Quiz on Monday 12/9. Scramble for Africa (Colonization) Documents due 12/13, Quiz on 12/16.
OrchestraStudents are well in to the process of studying repertoire for the February Recital Concerts and Solo and Ensemble. Questions to ask?Can you identify what needs the most attention in preparing your piece? (bowings, intonation, rhythms, expression, etc.)Have you developed a practice plan for learning your music to the best of your ability?Are you attending your small group learning times to seek assistance with building your knowledge?
Upcoming events:Orchestra Apparel Sale has been extended to Friday, Dec. 6th. Order now! All proceeds directly benefit our 4-12 Orchestra students (MSO busing, scholarships, guest artists)
Sunday, Dec. 8th Barnes and Noble "Play-In" from 2-4 p.m. Students have been assigned to either a 2:00 or a 3:30 time slot. Reminder information will be sent out later this week.
Tuesday, Dec. 10th Instrument "Step Up" meeting from 6-8 p.m. in OMS Orchestra room.Looking to purchase an instrument for your musician but don't know what to look for or what the best quality for your budget is? Please come to this informational meeting sponsored by Knapton Musiknotes of Janesville. Many instruments for students to try and NO obligation to purchase by attending.
Math - GratzlDeadlines - Stretching and Shrinking Test Corrections Due Friday, December 20th
Questions to ask:-How did you do on the Comparing and Scaling Test? If you need to, have you made plans to complete corrections with Mrs. Gratzl?-What is your next unit on?
Resources:Stretching and Shrinking UnitComparing and Scaling Unit
Krucas- ScienceThis week students presented their cell models to the class. It was so fun to see everyone's creative interpretations of the parts of the cell! There is a test on microscope parts, cell structures and functions, and osmosis vs. diffusion coming up on Tuesday, December 10th. Students were given the study guide in class on Tuesday, December 3rd.
German:In German we are starting a new mini story. The first was completely scripted, but this one seeks input from the students. The framework of the story is there, but they supply the characters and the locations. Look for their mini story 1 assessment grades to be placed in IC in the upcoming days.Students are also exploring December culture in Germany. No deadlines this week, as we are just starting our work with a story, however students will be doing little vocabulary quizzes in the next week, and in the week before break they will complete a short free write based on the mini story.
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