In math we found the volume of complex figures.
In ELA we went to the media center to finish the civil war project.
In science we reviewed fronts then went to book buddies.

Today we worked with a given total volume and a missing L, W or H.
In ELA we got our new menu's - Severe Weather.  A research project goes with this menu as well!
In Science we hit the heavy stuff.....high pressure and low pressure.  Where they meet is a front.  We talked about warm, cold and stationary fronts!  
The Civil War Bonanzas are due FRIDAY (tomorrow!)  We will present them all next week.

Math Volume test will be Tuesday.

Today in Math we explored Volume as a base, and then layers (height)
In ELA they took much longer than I expected to take the "eye of the storm" test.  They did not get a chance to work on their Menu's.  Menu's will be Due Wednesday.
We also went to he media center to work on our Civil War Research Projects (also due Wednesday).
I left early today and will be absent on Wednesday.

Today in math we finished building our 900 cm cubed Greenhouse buildings.
In ELA we got in one rotation before SUPER KIDS DAY!
In Science we watched a 27 minute video on weather.
We ended the day with a reading camp.

Can I just say, I love this class!

In Math we started building a 3-D building with a volume of 900 cubic centimeters.
In ELA we should be ready for our "Eye of the Storm" test on Tuesday, and turn in the Civil War Bonanza by Wednesday.
This afternoon we had our class celebration by watching "Brain Games" and eating icecream!  Yum!

Today in Math we investigated how a piece of paper folded in different directions can cause different volumes (no tops or bottoms).  Popcorn was used and eaten!
In ELA we finished 6/7 out of 10 items on our menus.  They should have finished 3 of the 4 bonanza choices and started researching for their fourth choice.
In science we started talking about wind....prevailing, jet stream, local, sea breeze, land breeze...
Cold Air is Heavy and contracts, and sinks and is associated with high pressure systems (no room for the air to hold water)
Warm air is light and expands, and rises and is associated with low pressure systems. (lots of room to hold water)
Winds move from high to low pressure systems.
WHEW!

In math we investigated how to measure Length, Width and Height using standard and non-standard measurement tools.  We then calculated the volume.
In ELA we continue to work on our "Eye of the Storm" Menu....I really would like to have these turned in on Friday (so I can grade them this weekend and put the grades on the interims), but it is looking like Monday/Tuesday turn in date.
We, again, spent 50 minutes in the library working on our Civil War projects.  They should have completed Bonanza choice number 3 (of 4) .
In Science we focused on the water cycle.  1.  SUN, 2. Evaporation/transpiration/water vapor, 3. condensation (cirrus/cumulus/stratus), 4. precipitation, 5. run-off

In math we continued to investigate "what is volume?".
In ELA we FINALLY finished Chains
We spent 50 minutes working on our Civil War research project.  They will complete 4 Bonanza choices.  They should have completed 2 choices and done the research for the third.
Menus have 10 items to complete, they should have 5 finished and close to 6.
In science we stared the water cycle.

TONIGHT: from 5-6, middle school night.  Kids get questions answered by kids.  Parents get a parents perspective.

COMING HOME TONIGHT:  the sign up for parent access to Power Schools is coming home tonight.  You need to 1. Fill out the form and 2. come to school, in person, with a picture ID and sign up in the main office!!!!!!  Get this done before you leave Brassfield (so much easier here!).   I love being able to check on my Middle school-er's grades daily!

Whirlwind of a day!  Great day!
We started by investigating Volume.  Mine craft is homework!
In ELA we are finishing the story "Eye of the storm".   We are going to spend 40 minutes each day this week dedicated to our Civil War research project. (major writing grade of the quarter)
In Science we "caught up" in the book.  We reviewed Direct Sunlight, Latitude, Elevation, Convection, Radiation, and Seasons.

In Math today, we finished the test.
In ELA we worked hard on our menu's.  Most students have completed 4-5 assignments on the Menu.
In Science we talked a LOT about convection, conduction, and radiation and how that heat drives all weather on the planet.

We also had a field trip...ask about the eggs....

In math we started our math test, then had a lock down drill....so between that loss of time and the distraction, the kids can finish the test on Friday morning.
For ELA, we went to the library to use the chrome books for our Civil War project.
In science we studied more about hemispheres and seasons.  Latitude  and elevation.

It looks like West Millbrook and Wakefield are both having open houses TONIGHT!  Durant's is April 28th from 9:15-11am.  We are NOT taking a field trip to Durant.  If you want to take your child, it would be an excused tardy.

Put it on your calendar.....April 19th from 5-6pm.  Meeting in the media center at Brassfield.  Middle school information.

Also, a student told me today, that the West Millbrook tour is TOMORROW!  

http://www.wmms.net/uploads/1/1/3/6/11361820/2016_6th_grade_orientation_and_tour.pdf

One in the morning, another in the evening.  Sorry for the short notice. 

Today in  Math we had a review rotation for + - x and / of fractions.

TEST TOMORROW!

In ELA we are still learning how to research and record our information.  The students should have 1 of the 4 bonanza choices done.  

In Science we spent a long time on moon phases/rotation/revolution, and then the earth rotations and revolutions which creates seasons. 

Today in Math we finished up our Mosaics.  Tomorrow we will review for our mixed operations fraction test which is on Thursday.
In ELA we are trying to finally finish Chains, and we continued reading "Eye of the Storm".  We also are spending quality time working on the research project for the Civil War.  Students should be done (or very close to done) with 1 out of 4 topics.
In Science we reviewed weather instruments, seasons, hemispheres, and climate.

In Math we continued with mixed operations for fractions.
In ELA we continued with "Eye of the Storm" menu and our Civil War research project (the major writing grade for the quarter).
In Science we started Weather!

Do you get a newspaper?  Does it have a USA weather map?  Please cut it out and send it in DAILY!  The more the better.

Super Kids day is in TWO weeks!  Do you want to volunteer?  You need to have registered on a wake county public school computer.  Let  me know if you are coming!  

In Math we figured out a puzzle that was mixed operations for fractions.
In ELA we continued to leave Tracks in our Civil War article, we started our Civil War research project, and started reading "Eye of the Storm".
In Social Studies we finished the test, and we will start science tomorrow.

Help send Brassfield’s Odyssey of the Mind to World Finals!

Instead of treating your class to popsicles for Super Kids Day, consider treating them to donuts!

Make your co-workers smile by bringing in donuts and coffee!!

Brassfield’s Aesop Gone Viral team placed 2^nd in both the Regional and NC State tournaments, qualifying them for the World Finals in late May. All profits will help this team raise the $15K needed to get to this prestigious event.

Boxes of yellow sprinkles and blue glazed donuts and 1-lb bags of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee will be for sale during morning carpool and can also be preordered here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SChfsl0nP3UQgwSDnNa0dm8N0twVWmKJANTxbA-6P-s/viewform

Preorders will be delivered to the designated classroom or can be picked up from the car pool area.

$5 per half dozen donuts

$8 per dozen donuts

$8 per 1-lb bag of coffee

Sale is on Friday April 8th

GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACEMENT CARDS went home today.  If you are not happy with the placement, please fill out a parent waiver form....

http://wake-ms-math.weebly.com/waiver-forms-for-parents.html

and attach it to the green card.  Sign and return all green cards by next Wednesday.

In Math we started mixing up operations for fractions.
In ELA we took our Pioneer Girl test.
In social studies we started our test but didn't finish.

In Math we took the division with fractions test.  Most everyone did very well!

In ELA - crunch time - Menu's were due today.  If your student did not turn it in today, they will spend lunch and recess working on it, until it is done well.

In Social studies - we prepared for the test (open notes) tomorrow.

Don't forget to start watching the Weather!

In math we reviewed dividing fractions.  Test tomorrow.
In ela the menu is due on Tuesday (test Wednesday)
In Social Studies we didn't get as far as I thought, so we will push the test back to Wednesday.

Art Room Supplies Needed:

- baby wipes

- tissues

- rolls of clear scotch tape

Thank you so much!!

Annie Pakes

In math we switched it up...now dividing a fraction by a whole number.
In ela we are finishing up our Prairie girl menu's.
In Social studies we continued learning about the civil war using brainpop videos.

Tomorrow is Saturday school.


If you would like a parent conference, let me know.