Middle School Assignments
Tuesday
Day 1, August 25, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Welcome!
Seating chart
Explain Board / agenda / HW
Fill in planner---- (daily routine = read the message board on round table, read the TV for class agenda, have or get what you need, fill in planner, start bell ringer OR prepare for bell ringer (if needed), remain in assigned seat for attendance). Abbreviations: GC = Google Classroom; GSS = Google Slide Show; OTC = On The Clock; HW = homework
Pick up parent survey
Classroom expectations station activity
ASSIGNMENT:
Have parents complete survey; due Friday (but can turn in early)
Have English binder and 5 dividers in class tomorrow
CHARGE your Chromebook! We will use it tomorrow!
History
Bell-ringer: Find a temporary seat.
Activities: Go through seating arrangement. – 5m
Practice beginning of class procedures- 5m
Introduce myself (ppt) -10m
Begin going through syllabus with remaining time -5m
Assignment: Get a brown grocery sack to cover your book with and dividers for your binder (Thurs.)
Literature
BELL RINGER: Seating charts & pick up Intro to Me Pamphlet
LESSON:
Welcome! And Introductions
Introduce Intro to Me Pamphlet
Read aloud - We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete and be ready to share your Intro to Me Pamphlet on Thursday!
Have a 3-ring binder and 5 dividers for Thursday
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
7th Grade Assignments
English
Welcome!
Go through class roster (seating chart)
“Get To Know Your Teachers” presentation
Materials needed for English class
Assign: Have needed materials tomorrow. We will be setting up binders.
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Syllabus/Expectations
Set Up Binder
Reading
Vocab
o Stories
o Dystopian
Poetry
Join Google Classroom
10 Things List
Assignment: 10 Things List
Literature
Syllabus/Expectations
Set Up Binder
Reading
Vocab
o Stories
o Dystopian
Poetry
Join Google Classroom
10 Things List
Assignment: 10 Things List
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
*Welcome-Seating Chart
*Support Introductions
*Necessary Materials Discussion Blue Science Binder
*Log into Google Classroom
*Getting to Know You (KP)
Assignments:
*Bring Science Binder- Tuesday
* Getting to know you (KP) Due Tuesday @ 3:15
6th Grade Assignments
English
overview of class -- sign in to GC
student writing summary -- media time, pen/computer, effective teacher?
Assignment: finish survey
General
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Survey Questions due Wednesday
Math
BR - intro to Mrs. W
Fill in planner
Read Math Curse
One way you used math over the summer
Go over 1+2=3 worksheet
HW - 1+2=3 due Thursday
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: NA
Activities: Introduce Mr. Nonne, First Day Pop Quiz, Dum Dum Winners, Sign into Google Classroom
Assignment: No Assignment
Wednesday
Day 2, August 26, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Fill in planner / collect any parent surveys
Finish expectations station activity / go over.
Finish tour of my classroom:
Tools (podium: scissors, markers, 3 x 5 cards, pencils, highlighters, Kleenexes, sanitizer, sign out sheets, sign in sheet for DS, DS turn-in trays)
Join Google Classroom with code for each section (open Mrs. Oolman’s syllabus)
Pick up paper syllabus
Label your dividers IN this order and put in your binder:
Unit
Resources (put your syllabus BEHIND this divider tab)
Spelling
BR or TOD (this means Bell Ringer or Ticket Out the Door)
Paper
ASSIGNMENT:
Have parents complete survey; due Friday (but can turn in early)
Read the syllabus (paper one and scroll to the do’s and don’ts at the END of the one in GC)
History
Bell-ringer: Write your assignment in your planner.
Activities: Check seating
Begin going through expectations/syllabus
Review expectations
Assignment: Bring grocery sacks and dividers for tomorrow.
Optional: Bring scissors, tape, markers, etc
Literature
BELL RINGER: Join Google Classroom
LESSON:
Identify things around the room
Play Teacher Trivia Game
ASSIGNMENT:
Bring 3-ring binder and 5 dividers to class tomorrow!
Math
Unit 7 Lesson 1 - No Homework
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
7th Grade Assignments
English
Enroll in Google Classroom & Go Guardian
Assemble binders and label dividers
Start 7th Grade expectations/procedures presentation
Assign: “Top 10 About Me” due tomorrow.
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Reading Goals
Book Log for Quarter
Genre Log
Weekly Log
Genre Notes (Gold Paper)
Genre Practice #1 in GC
Quiz on Friday over Genres
About You Paper (White)
Free Reading Books
Assignment: What Kind of Reader Are You Paper
Need Free Reading Book for tomorrow
Literature
Reading Goals
Book Log for Quarter
Genre Log
Weekly Log
Genre Notes (Gold Paper)
Genre Practice #1 in GC
Quiz on Friday over Genres
About You Paper (White)
Free Reading Books
Assignment: What Kind of Reader Are You Paper
Need Free Reading Book for tomorrow
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
*Warmup/Bellringer
* Science binder setup
*Discuss Classroom Expectations and Procedures
*Practice Classroom Expectations
Assignments:
*Getting to Know you (KP) Due today @ 3:15
6th Grade Assignments
English
get binder, dividers, some paper
Complete writing strengths survey
set up binder
Assignment: 5 descriptive phrases
General
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Hand in survey
Class Procedures
Organize Binders
Assignment: Organize Binder by Thursday
Math
BR - Fill in planner, Question sheet
Class expectations - click in binder
Hand out workbooks - write name on them
Go over question sheet as time allows
HW - 1 + 2 = 3 due Thursday
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: NA
Activities: Introduce “My Brief History” to students, share Mr. Nonne’s story, show examples on the TV, Sign into Google Classroom
Assignment: No Assignment
Thursday
Day 3, August 27, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Fill in planner (agenda / goals) / collect any parent surveys
Meet the teacher GSS
Read and enjoy advice from last year’s 8th graders for “surviving” English class or 8th grade in general
In GC, complete 2026 Student Survey (print and hand in today or tomorrow)
Table Partner activity: apply knowledge of classroom procedures and expectations for paper or GC syllabus to our 3 school rules.
ASSIGNMENT:
Parent surveys due tomorrow.
2026 Student Survey due tomorrow (if not completed yet)
Finish the application of knowledge partner activity on your own to turn in tomorrow.
History
Bell-ringer: Review what to do if absent.
Activities: Students will work independently to complete the following tasks during the class period:
Organize binder by labeling dividers
Use brown paper grocery sack to create a book cover for History textbook
When finished with these tasks, pick up “get to know you” slip from the front tray and complete
Assignment: Complete “Get to Know You” slip (due tomorrow)
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Class Syllabus; Share one section from your Intro to Me Pamphlet
LESSON:
Share Class Syllabus
Set up Literature Binder
Vocabulary
Independent Reading
Current Unit
Reading Comprehension
Handouts
Introduce Libib
ASSIGNMENT:
No assignment!
Math
Finish Unit 7 Lesson 1 and start Lesson 2
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
7th Grade Assignments
English
Hand in “Top 10 About Me”
Continue 7th Grade expectations/procedures presentation
Assign: Quiz on Friday about 7th grade English expectations
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Share your reading book with your table partner
Genre group practice
Quiz Tomorrow
Teach P.O.S.S.U.M
practice with MIS word
Genre Practice #2
Assignment: Genre Practice #2
Genre Quiz Tomorrow
Literature
Share your reading book with your table partner
Genre group practice
Quiz Tomorrow
Teach P.O.S.S.U.M
practice with MIS word
Genre Practice #2
Assignment: Genre Practice #2
Genre Quiz Tomorrow
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
*Warm up question, Bellringer/Vocab
* Discuss Lab Safety
*Lab Equipment Introduction
*Fill in guided notes Handout
*Review Lab Equipment Purpose
Assignments:
*Sign Lab Safety Contract DUE by Friday at Class time
*Lab Equipment Review on quizlet. Due: Start of class Monday in class.
6th Grade Assignments
English
notes on point of view
writing workshop -- draft an essay: fire hydrant/ point of view essay
Assignment: draft to the 6” mark
General
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Reading Log Procedures
Library Orientation
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour
Math
BR - Fill in planner, go over some question sheets
Unit 1 Lesson 1
Hand out note sheet - click in binder
1.1 - page 6
1.2
1.3
Practice problems
HW - PP 2 (page
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Google Form BR
Activities: Students will work on their story, typing and printing, preparing to share tomorrow
Assignment: “My Brief History” due tomorrow, with artifacts (optional)
Friday
Day 4, August 28, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Fill in planner (agenda / goals) / collect any parent surveys
Collect any student surveys not turned in yet.
Turn in the “application of knowledge” partner activity worksheet
Introduce: End-of-the-week Self-Reflection / complete as we go
Put BEHIND the BR/TOD tab in your binder
ASSIGNMENT:
For Monday, I want you to find and email yourself (to your school email) a picture of YOU. Just YOU. If you don’t have one, take one and email it to yourself!
History
Bell-ringer: Review materials needed for class each day. Hand in “Get to Know You” slips or complete if necessary
Activities: Finish going through any remaining sections of the syllabus
Hand out and explain parent letters
Enroll in Google Classroom using code written on whiteboard (if time)
Assignment:.Read through syllabus with parent, then sign and return letter (next week Wed.)
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Book Tailgate form.
LESSON:
Book Tailgate
Each student will choose an independent reading book
File Book Tailgate form under Independent Reading tab.
ASSIGNMENT:
Independent Reading
Math
Finish Unit 7 Lesson 2 - No Homework
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
7th Grade Assignments
English
Quiz- 7th grade expectations and procedures
Sparkle if time
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Genre Review
Genre Quiz
Read
Assignment: Enjoy your weekend!
Literature
Genre Review
Genre Quiz
Read
Assignment: Enjoy your weekend!
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
*Warm up/Bellringer #2
*Kahoot! And or Classreview together.
* Lab Equipment Scavenger Hunt.
Assignments:
*Signed Safety Lab Contract Due Start of Class.
*Review for LAb Equipment QUIZ on Monday
6th Grade Assignments
English
point of view review -- GC
printing procedures -- print fire hydrant essay
Assignment: bring printed essay
General
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
Intro to reading workshop
Reading Workshop time
-Fill in reading log
-sustained & focused reading
-Library if needed
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour
Math
BR - fill in planner, get homework out
Fill in note sheet
Share 1 + 2 = 3 sheets
Go over any question sheets left
Practice problems from lesson 1
HW - N/A
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Google Form
Activities: Sharing “My Brief History” with the rest of the class, Show and Tell with artifacts if brought
Assignment: No Assignment