Monday

Day 2, September 14, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

BR: Cultural and Language Assumptions Activity: One Word ~ Two Meanings

Spelling Pretest wk. 1

Save Me a Seat

Packet in GC

GC post (GSS-- minutes per chapter)

Books available to follow along

Headphones or earbuds needed!

Workshop time

Ch. 1-4---listen / follow along (20 minutes)

Complete Ch. 1-4 questions in packet for tomorrow.

ASSIGNMENT:

Ch. 1-4---listen / follow along (20 minutes)

Complete Ch. 1-4 questions in packet for tomorrow.

History

Bell-ringer: 3:3 quiz (students may use notes)

Activities: Complete remaining lecture for 3:3 Pt. II; hand out People and Terms Chart and go through an example together; students will need to complete up to Amerigo Vespucci and go over together

Closure: Partner Discussion- Describe what Christopher Columbus’ voyages contributed to the Age of Exploration.

Assignment: Ch. 3 People Chart completed through Amerigo Vespucci (tomorrow) ; Read 3:4, p. 81-83 (tomorrow)

Literature

BELL RINGER: More Books Monday - Schooled by Gordon Korman

LESSON:

A Long Walk to Water read aloud: Chapters 5-6 (pages 26-38). Look for signposts throughout.

ASSIGNMENT: Independent Reading

Math

Unit 7 Lesson 9 - No homework

Science

Agenda: Finalize the ED Lab

Enter grades and discuss importance of EDProcess

Introduce Biodiversity and Human Impact Unit Project

Introduce Human Impact on the Environment - research project unit done in class as a group.

Keep Packet in the front of your binder.

Assignment: Read Article on page 1 and answer questions on page 1 of B/HI Unit Packet

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer— DEP

Review for Listening Unit Test Part B

Jeopardy

Assign: Listening Unit Test tomorrow

Geography

Review 5 Themes of Geography.

Complete notes and questions over parts of a map, latitude/longtidue, hemispheres, and types of maps.

HW: Chapter 1 Section 1.3-2.1

Review for Chapter 1 Quiz (GC)

Literature

Six Way Paragraph Practice #2

Cheat Seat

What Do I Know

Meet the Author

Author Study

Assignment: Week 1 and 2 Reading Log

Literature

Six Way Paragraph Practice #2

Cheat Seat

What Do I Know

Meet the Author

Author Study

Assignment: Week 1 and 2 Reading Log

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda:

Warm up ? #10 real world situations

Ck:H.Work: Mass & Balance Prac. work

Do review w. Sheet together

Assignments:

Measurement review Prac. W. Sheet

Measurement Final Exam Tuesday 9/15/26

6^th Grade Assignments

English

spelling pretest

read and complete graphic organizer--student activities

Assignment: spelling 3x, graphic organizer due Wed.

Literature

Among the Hidden

-Read ch. 8 out loud (fill in holes from ch. 4-7)

-PLOT (exposition & rising action)

Begin vocabulary work on #1-10 (15 min.)

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour

Math

BR - planner, page 53

Return Cool Downs

Notes lesson 7

Discuss 8.1

8.2 - partner

8.3 - if time

HW - page 60 #2

Science

Bell Ringer - Mass vs. Weight Review

How to Use a Balance/Spring Scale

Start Mass and Weight Lab

Fudge Cookies?

Spring Scale Lab

Assignment : Measuremen t Quiz Friday

Social Studies

BR: Weekend Stories

Activities: Weekend Stories, Create our LAWS Posters, Colors, Design, Writing Teams

Assignment: No Assignment

Tuesday

Day 3, September 15, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

Go over ch. 1-4 packet questions

Workshop time:

Save Me A Seat listening and following along in novel

Ch. 5-12 (24 minutes)

Complete ch. 5-12 questions in packet for tomorrow!

ASSIGNMENT:

Ch. 5-12 (24 minutes)

Complete ch. 5-12 questions in packet for tomorrow!

History

Bell-ringer: Discuss why America isn’t called “Columbia.” ; students pick up 3:4 notes

Activities: go through 3:4 lecture slides (1st half); students complete remaining 3:4 notes on their own; students complete People and Terms chart (due Thurs)

Closure: Review Essential Question

Assignment: Read 3:4 pt. II; pg. 83-85 and Complete 3:4 notes (tomorrow) ; Complete all explorers on Ch. 3 Ppl Chart (due Thurs.); Study for Ch. 3 Test (next week)

Literature

BELL RINGER: TAKE TIME FOR TEN!

LESSON:

A Long Walk to Water read aloud Chapters 7-8 (pages 39-50). Look for signposts throughout.

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: New seating chart

Discuss Article , grade worksheet from packet.

Go over the B/HI unit and expectations

Begin Biodiversity and Human Impact interactive

LabXchange Biodiversity Interactive Activity

Biodiversity Interactive Worksheet

Assignment: None

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer— DEP

Listening Unit Test Part B

Geography

Review chapter 1 section 1.1-1.3.

Read and complete questions over Chapter 1 section 2.1-2.5

HW: Chapter 1 Section 2.1-2.5

Review for Chapter 1 Quiz (GC)

Literature

Review the author

Complete the vocabulary for sections 1 & 2

Begin reading Chapter 1

Assignment:

NA

Literature

Review the author

Complete the vocabulary for sections 1 & 2

Begin reading Chapter 1

Assignment:

NA

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda:

Warm up Question #11

Measurement review work

Take: Measurement Final Exam

Assignments:

None

6^th Grade Assignments

English

NRI -evaluating evidence

graphic organizer

Assignment: spelling worksheet, NRI due Thurs, graphic organizer due Wed.

Literature

Individual Work time

-Six-Way Paragraph – Individual (Passage #3)

-Read ch. 9 & 10 in Among the Hidden

-Finish vocab definitions

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour

Math

BR - planner, check page 60

9.1 - class (p 62)

9.2 - base/height indep then check with partner; area - class then indep.

9.3 - 1 as a class, 2 with partner

HW - page 68 #2a

Science

Bell Ringer -

Finish Labs

Introduction to Volume & Temperature

Assignment : Labs Tomorrow

Quiz Friday

Social Studies

BR: Google Form BR

Activities: Google Form BR, Intro Ancient Greece, Geography of Greece, map day, colors and labeling

Assignment: Map Due Wednesday

Wednesday

Day 4, September 16, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

Go over ch. 5-12 packet questions

Workshop time:

Save Me A Seat listening and following along in novel

Ch. 13 - 17 (30 minutes)

Complete ch. 13-17 questions in packet for tomorrow!

ASSIGNMENT:

Ch. 13-17 (30 minutes)

Complete ch. 13-17 questions in packet for tomorrow!

History

Bell-ringer: 5 minutes to work on updating Explorer Chart ; Check in 3:4 notes

Activities: Finish 3:4 Lecture slides; Review with Playing Card Review Game or “Showdown” review game

Closure: Review Columbian Exchange and Northwest Passage.

Assignment: Finish all explorers on Ch. 3 Ppl chart (tomorrow); Study for Ch. 3 Test (next week)

Literature

BELL RINGER: Review Notice and Note Signposts found so far - How’s it going?

LESSON:

A Long Walk to Water read aloud: Chapters 9 & 10 (pages 51-63). Look for signposts throughout.

ASSIGNMENT: Independent Reading

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Finish Biodiversity and Human Impact interactive

LabXchange Biodiversity Interactive Activity

Check your notes from interactive activity with your group. Discuss your answers.

Discuss and research what Biome you would like to study.

Check your Biome for approval with Mrs. Schmidt

Assignment: Complete biodiversity interactive and worksheet notes it not completed during class time.

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer— DEP

No Red Ink

Enroll

“What Do You Know?”

Assign: No Red Ink: “What Do You Know?” due tomorrow

Geography

Review Chapter 1 information.

Chapter 1 Quiz.

No homework

Literature

Six Way Paragraph #3

Use Cheat Seat

Partner work

Review whole class

Read Chapter 2

Section 1 Vocabulary Practice

Assignment:

Section 1 Vocabulary Practice

Literature

Six Way Paragraph #3

Use Cheat Seat

Partner work

Review whole class

Read Chapter 2

Section 1 Vocabulary Practice

Assignment:

Section 1 Vocabulary Practice

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda:

Can you follow directions lab

Fill out a Experiment design and procedure for paper planes

Assignments:

Students will start making their paper planes in class for designs that have been selected in teacher handout.

6^th Grade Assignments

English

NRI eval evidence, draft your essay

Assignment: study spelling words, NRI, essay due Friday

Literature

Add to Plot (rising action)

*Review chapters 9 & 10

Review Vocabulary Definitions

Among the Hidden – chapters 11-13

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour

Math

BR - planner, check page 68

Lesson 9 notes

10.1 - choice partner (3 min)(p 70)

10.2 - class

10.3 - independent

HW - page 75 #1 and 3

Science

Bell Ringer -

Correct Mass vs. Weight Lab

Start Volume/Temperature Labs

Assignment: Labs & Quiz Friday

Social Studies

BR: Wordle Round

Activities: Worldle Round, Map Check, Mysterious Minoans, Note Sheet, Google Slides

Assignment: No Assignment

Thursday

Day 5, September 17, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

Spelling test wk. 1

Go over ch. 13-17 packet questions

Workshop time:

Save Me A Seat listening and following along in novel

Ch. 18-23 (28.5 minutes)

Complete ch. 18-23 questions in packet for tomorrow!

ASSIGNMENT:

Ch. 18-23 (28.5 minutes)

Complete ch. 18-23 questions in packet for tomorrow!

History

Bell-ringer: Check 3:3 quiz scores; Check in Ch. 3 People Chart; Students review Map of Euro. Exploration

Activities: Go over written exam outline; Prepare for Objective Test; Quizlet Live Chapter 3 Test Review

Assignment: Study for Chapter 3 Test (Objective portion is Monday and Written portion is Tuesday)

Literature

BELL RINGER: TAKE TIME FOR TEN!

LESSON:

A Long Walk to Water read aloud: Chapters 11 & 12 (pages 64-75). Look for signposts throughout.

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading; Week #2 - Independent Reading Activity due MONDAY, September 21st!

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Websites suggested for use on projects.

Begin Research on pages 3

Assignment: Complete page 3 of your packet for MONDAY.

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer— DEP

No Red Ink:

Finish diagnostic

Pre assessment email assignment

Geography

Review Game Rules

Break into groups

Have fun, Be Kind, Learn.

No homework

Literature

Finish Chapter 2

Sequence Events

Together

Comprehension Check Questions

Partner work

Summary and Response

individual

Assignment: Summary and Response Page

Literature

Finish Chapter 2

Sequence Events

Together

Comprehension Check Questions

Partner work

Summary and Response

individual

Assignment: Summary and Response Page

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda:

Continue to fill out procedure paper and folding of planes

Go fly planes and collect data.

H. Work: None

6^th Grade Assignments

English

draft fall ISASP Activities essay

Assignment: study spelling words, print fall ISASP essay -- due Fri

Literature

Vocabulary words #11-15

Whole class reading of Among the Hidden –

Chapters 14 & 15

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour; Vocabulary Sentences #1-15 due on Monday

Math

BR - planner, check page 75

Lesson 10 notes

Discuss 11.1 as class

11.2 - independent/discuss

11.3 - 1 as a class, 1 with partner, 1 independent

HW - page 83 #3

Science

Bell Ringer -

Complete Labs/Correct Labs

Awssignment: Quiz Friday

Social Studies

BR: KET News Report

Activities: KET News Report, Worksheet, Correct, Current Events Partner Work

Assignment: Current Event Due Friday

Friday

Day 6, September 18, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

Homecoming Schedule: Only Core classes

History

Assignment: Study for Chapter 3 Test (Objective portion is Monday and Written portion is Tuesday)

Literature

BELL RINGER:

LESSON:

ASSIGNMENT:

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: HOCO Day

Assignment:

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer— DEP

Sentence Structure Blooket

Geography

Review of past three weeks of current events.

No homework

Literature

September Six Way Paragraph Test

Complete the two pages of the packet

Visualize the Scene

Journal Writing

Assignment: Enjoy your weekend!

Literature

September Six Way Paragraph Test

Complete the two pages of the packet

Visualize the Scene

Journal Writing

Assignment: Enjoy your weekend!

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda:

Work day, Studyhall, makeup day, catch up day. activities day

Assignments: None

6^th Grade Assignments

English

spelling test

proofread and print Activities essay

Assignment: none if activities essay is turned in

Literature

Reading Workshop

*Complete reading log & journal response

*Library time (if needed)

*Complete vocabulary sentences 1-15

Assignment: Read 1 hour; Vocab Sentences #1-15

Math

BR - planner, check page 83

Cool down 9

Extra credit: Cool Down 11 #2

HW - NA

Science

Bell Ringer -

Measurement Quiz

Assignment: NA & Enjoy the GAME!

Social Studies

BR: Wordle Round

Activities: Worldle Round, Map Check, Mysterious Minoans, Note Sheet, Google Slides

Assignment: No Assignment