BLOG through Jan 5, 2015

 

 

 

Mon., Dec. 1 – All blocks: Vocab 6 test; give out Man in Moon study guide for test.  Give out rubric for Main in Moon paper; you have option to do either.  Both have same due dates.  HAND OUT NEXT BOOK OF CHOICE EXPLANATIONS AND PARENT SIGNATURE REQUESTS.  Assign mystery/book of choice.  Tell kids to write down all clues they glean as they read; be able to discuss the most important clues and how those clues led to solving mystery.

 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 2 -- 1,5,3:  SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec. 3 –1,  6, 3: SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 4 – 5, 6:  grammar, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading, SSWEs.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Dec 5 – B Day/ all blocks: grammar, diagramming, SSWEs, analogies, contextual reading

 

HW:

 

 

Mon., Dec. 8 – All blocks:  This is a due day, depending on your choice:  Turn in optional Man in Moon paper or take Man in Moon  test.  Ms. Fields, hand out final exam study guides. 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 9 – 1, 5, 3:  grammar

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec. 10 – 1, 6 3 :vocab 4-6 test

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 11 – 5, 6: vocab 4-6 test

 

HW:

 

Fri., Dec. 12 – all blocks; grammar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., Dec. 15 – All blocks: Ms. Fields give out exam study guides; grammar, SSWEs, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 16 – 1, 5, 3:  Roots 6 test; grammar, SSWEs, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec 17 – 1, 6,3: Roots 6 test; grammar, SSWEs, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 18 – 8^th grade exams begin; subject areas TBA.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Dec.19 – Half day; EXAMS continued; subject areas TBA.

 

HW:

DEC. 22- Jan. 4 + HOLIDAYS!!!!!!  JJJ

 

 

 

Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

BLOG through December 10, 2014

 

                                          DUE DATES/TRIMESTER 2 2014-15

 

Mon., Nov. 10 – Ms. Fields’s class has Pledge to the flag and Hatikvah; (make reminder on computer/alarm); the day will be spent with Marist for Interfaith Day; no classes.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov 11 – A Day/all classes: SPEAK, part 4 quiz; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

 

Wed., Nov. 12 – A Day/all classes; vocab 5 test; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 13 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 14 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

Mon., Nov. 17 – All classes: Roots 5 test; Assign/give out The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds/ Read Acts 1 and 2 by 11-21 when we will discuss certain parts and be prepared for 11-24 when you will have in class exercise/quiz grade.  1. MS. Fields, prepare 11-24 for Ridalski.  2. MS. Fields, see Mr. Williamson re: TECH projects on SPEAK.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 18 – Blocks 1,5,3: grammar test 1; Ms. Fields prepares Man in Moon study sheet for test and rubric for paper.

 

HW:

 

Wed.,  Nov. 19 – Blocks 1,6,3 : grammar test;

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 20 –Blocks 5,6: grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming; MS. FIELDS:  leave LPs for Ridalski.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 21 – All blocks: MS. Fields, prepare EXAM study sheets; leave LPs for Ridalski; grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming

 

HW:

 

 

Mon., Nov. 24 – All blocks: I will be out this day; Mr. Ridalski is sub; you will have Man in Moon work to do. 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 25 – A Day/all blocks: Ms. Fields, see Mr. Williams  re: rubric for SPEAK tech project.  Give out  Man in Moon Study sheet for test and rubric for paper.. Wrap up Man in the Moon Marigolds.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Nov. 26—Fri., Nov. 28: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS!!!

 

HW:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., Dec. 1 – All blocks: Vocab 6 test; give out Man in Moon study guide for test.  Give out rubric for Main in Moon paper; you have option to do either.  Both have same due dates.  HAND OUT NEXT BOOK OF CHOICE EXPLANATIONS AND PARENT SIGNATURE REQUESTS.  Assign mystery/book of choice.  Tell kids to write down all clues they glean as they read; be able to discuss the most important clues and how those clues led to solving mystery.

 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 2 -- 1,5,3:  SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec. 3 –1,  6, 3: SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 4 – 5, 6:  grammar, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading, SSWEs.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Dec 5 – B Day/ all blocks: grammar, diagramming, SSWEs, analogies, contextual reading

 

HW:

 

 

Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

BLOG through DEC. 5, 2014

 

                                          DUE DATES/TRIMESTER 2 2014-15

 

Mon., Nov. 10 – Ms. Fields’s class has Pledge to the flag and Hatikvah; (make reminder on computer/alarm); the day will be spent with Marist for Interfaith Day; no classes.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov 11 – A Day/all classes: SPEAK, part 4 quiz; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

 

Wed., Nov. 12 – A Day/all classes; vocab 5 test; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 13 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 14 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

Mon., Nov. 17 – All classes: Roots 5 test; Assign/give out The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds/ Read Acts 1 and 2 by 11-21 when we will discuss certain parts and be prepared for 11-24 when you will have in class exercise/quiz grade.  1. MS. Fields, prepare 11-24 for Ridalski.  2. MS. Fields, see Mr. Williamson re: TECH projects on SPEAK.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 18 – Blocks 1,5,3: grammar test 1; Ms. Fields prepares Man in Moon study sheet for test and rubric for paper.

 

HW:

 

Wed.,  Nov. 19 – Blocks 1,6,3 : grammar test;

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 20 –Blocks 5,6: grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming; MS. FIELDS:  leave LPs for Ridalski.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 21 – All blocks: MS. Fields, prepare EXAM study sheets; leave LPs for Ridalski; grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming

 

HW:

 

 

Mon., Nov. 24 – All blocks: I will be out this day; Mr. Ridalski is sub; you will have Man in Moon work to do. 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 25 – A Day/all blocks: Ms. Fields, see Mr. Williams  re: rubric for SPEAK tech project.  Give out  Man in Moon Study sheet for test and rubric for paper.. Wrap up Man in the Moon Marigolds.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Nov. 26—Fri., Nov. 28: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS!!!

 

HW:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., Dec. 1 – All blocks: Vocab 6 test; give out Man in Moon study guide for test.  Give out rubric for Main in Moon paper; you have option to do either.  Both have same due dates.  HAND OUT NEXT BOOK OF CHOICE EXPLANATIONS AND PARENT SIGNATURE REQUESTS.  Assign mystery/book of choice.  Tell kids to write down all clues they glean as they read; be able to discuss the most important clues and how those clues led to solving mystery.

 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 2 -- 1,5,3:  SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec. 3 –1,  6, 3: SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 4 – 5, 6:  grammar, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading, SSWEs.

 

HW:

 

 

Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

FW:

 

 

From: Stacy Brown
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:01 AM
To: Susan Fields
Subject: RE:

 

No worries at all about this trimester.  Let's get together within the next two weeks and figure out a plan for trimester two.  Tell me a few dates in the next couple of weeks that work for you and I will make sure Todd and I are both present.  

 

 

Stacy Brown 21st Century Learning Coordinator The Davis Academy 8105 Roberts Drive or 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line @21stStacy          Twitter

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta's Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

 

From: Susan Fields
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
To: Stacy Brown
Subject:

 

Stacey,

 

I apologize but I cannot get meeting times with Todd that work – have tried several times – often go to find him as well but he is not in media center – I know he wears many hats: this is NOT a criticism or complaint.  However, I do not have time to stall on the tech project ideas any longer and have taken it off the due dates for this trimester.  I will try again next trimester…I simply must go forward with Speak being finished and a paper being done at this point so I am heading kids in that direction.  Thank you.

 

From: Todd Williamson
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 9:59 PM
To: Susan Fields
Subject: Re: RE: RE:

 

Susan, 

 

This upcoming week:  Nov 3-7 is awkward for my schedule...I'm at a conference on Wed and Thursday.  

 

Let's chat and see if there is another time we can meet.

 

Todd

Sent from my iPad

On Oct 31, 2014, at 7:02 AM, Susan Fields <sfields@davisacademy.org> wrote:

Okay, that day is a little hairy…The kids have not done any kind of project on SPEAK before; they have written a paper.  I am doing tech project instead of paper this time. 

 

From: Todd Williamson
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:25 PM
To: Susan Fields
Subject: Re: RE:

 

Susan, 

 

Let's try next Friday:  Nov 7:  I know that's grandparents day and our schedule is slightly adjusted but we can find a mutual time even with the change in the day.

 

Remind me what the class assignment has been in the past. 

 

 

 I started to research some class lessons and projects and found a good start...Anderson uses a Tree as a symbol for Melinda's growth throughout the novel...have students "select" another symbol that represents Melinda and use (a selection of vehicles/technology) to explain why they selected their specific symbol.

 

Todd

Sent from my iPad

On Oct 29, 2014, at 6:32 AM, Susan Fields <sfields@davisacademy.org> wrote:

Wednesdays 10:20-11:30Thursdays 11:05-12:15; Fridays 9:40-10:20 or 2:10-3:00.  Thanks; just let me know so we can get it on the calendar and get kids thinking about tech project.

 

From: Todd Williamson
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 3:17 PM
To: Susan Fields
Subject: RE:

 

​remind me of your planning times and we'll get together.

 

Todd

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From: Susan Fields
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 3:13 PM
To: Todd Williamson
Subject:

 

Hi, Todd:

 

When can you and I meet so that you can suggest some different technology formats for kids to do their SPEAK tech project?  I'd like to be able to get an assignment together and rubric within the next couple weeks – and have some ideas re: different "formats" /programs for them to consider…  Please advise, and thank you, scf

 

 

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Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta's Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

Lesson PLANS THROUGH DECEMBER 5

                                          DUE DATES/TRIMESTER 2 2014-15

 

Mon., Nov. 10 – Ms. Fields’s class has Pledge to the flag and Hatikvah; (make reminder on computer/alarm); the day will be spent with Marist for Interfaith Day; no classes.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov 11 – A Day/all classes: SPEAK, part 4 quiz; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

 

Wed., Nov. 12 – A Day/all classes; vocab 5 test; give out study sheet for grammar test.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 13 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 14 – no classes: CONFERENCES

 

HW:

Mon., Nov. 17 – All classes: Roots 5 test; Assign/give out The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds/ Read Acts 1 and 2 by 11-21 when we will discuss certain parts and be prepared for 11-24 when you will have in class exercise/quiz grade.  1. MS. Fields, prepare 11-24 for Ridalski.  2. MS. Fields, see Mr. Williamson re: TECH projects on SPEAK.

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 18 – Blocks 1,5,3: grammar test 1; Ms. Fields prepares Man in Moon study sheet for test and rubric for paper.

 

HW:

 

Wed.,  Nov. 19 – Blocks 1,6,3 : grammar test;

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Nov. 20 –Blocks 5,6: grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming; MS. FIELDS:  leave LPs for Ridalski.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Nov. 21 – All blocks: MS. Fields, prepare EXAM study sheets; leave LPs for Ridalski; grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming

 

HW:

 

 

Mon., Nov. 24 – All blocks: I will be out this day; Mr. Ridalski is sub; you will have Man in Moon work to do. 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Nov. 25 – A Day/all blocks: Ms. Fields, see Mr. Williams  re: rubric for SPEAK tech project.  Give out  Man in Moon Study sheet for test and rubric for paper.. Wrap up Man in the Moon Marigolds.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Nov. 26—Fri., Nov. 28: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS!!!

 

HW:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., Dec. 1 – All blocks: Vocab 6 test; give out Man in Moon study guide for test.  Give out rubric for Main in Moon paper; you have option to do either.  Both have same due dates.  HAND OUT NEXT BOOK OF CHOICE EXPLANATIONS AND PARENT SIGNATURE REQUESTS.  Assign mystery/book of choice.  Tell kids to write down all clues they glean as they read; be able to discuss the most important clues and how those clues led to solving mystery.

 

 

HW:

 

Tues., Dec. 2 -- 1,5,3:  SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Wed., Dec. 3 –1,  6, 3: SPEAK test; hand out RUBRIC for SPEAK TECH projects.

 

HW:

 

Thurs., Dec. 4 – 5, 6:  grammar, diagramming, analogies, contextual reading, SSWEs.

 

HW:

 

Fri., Dec 5 – B Day/ all blocks: grammar, diagramming, SSWEs, analogies, contextual reading

 

 

From: Lauren Ward
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:36 PM
Subject: Lesson Plans for the Week

 

Hello!

 

Just sending a reminder to let you know I have not yet received your lesson plans for this week.  If you could email them to me today that would be great.

 

Thanks!

 

 

Lauren Ward Lower School Office Manager The Davis Academy 8105 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line 678-527-3282     Direct Dial 770-671-8838     Fax

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

F. 10-31 ALL BLKS  --C DAY/noon dismissal-- SPEAK discussion/part 3; last day for parent signature.

HW:

 

 

WEEK 13:

M. 11-3  ALL BLKS—Ms. Fields: Has absence for 11-24 been processed ADP? Vocab 4 test; hand out grammar test 1 study sheet. The test date will be announced today or in a day or two; clearly it will be at beginning of Trimester 2.

HW:

 

T. 11-4  BLKS 1,5,3 – grammar and diagramming;

HW:

 

W. 11-5  BLKS 1,6,3 – Literary terms/Test 2; grammar and diagramming;

HW:

 

Th. 11-6  BLKS. 5,6 – Literary Terms/Test 2; grammar and diagramming;

HW:

 

 

 

Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

 

BLOG/ 10-3 -- 10-31

 

M. 10-6—ALL BLKS – SSWEs (Study of Standard Written English); this is another way to teach grammar and writing instruction; plus, this prepares you for the PSAT next year.  It will be hard at first; you will be experts by the end of the year: my kids always are!

HW:

 

T. 10-7—A DAY/ALL BLKS – Roots 3 test; be sure you still know pages 1 and 2 well.

HW:

 

Wed. 10-8—A DAY/ALL BLKS – 25 minute vocab 2 test;

HW:

 

Th. 10-9 – HOLIDAY/SUKKOT

HW:

 

F. 10-10—HOLIDAY/SUKKOT

HW:

 

 

 

WEEK 10:

M. 10-13—ALL BLKS—Part 1 SPEAK due; quiz. MS. Fields prepares SPEAK handout for quick review of part 1.

HW:

 

T. 10-14—A DAY/ALL BLKS—25 minute vocab test 3.

HW:

 

Wed. 10-15-B DAY/ALL BLKS – Discuss SPEAK;

HW:

 

Th. 10-16—HOLIDAY/SHEMINI ATZERET

HW:

 

F. 10-17 –HOLIDAY/SHEMINI ATZERET

HW:

 

 

WEEK 11:

M. 10-20  All BLKS – Ms. Fields needs to prepare Trimester 2 due dates packets; Part 2 SPEAK/expect quiz; finish up loose ends of part 1 SPEAK discussion.

HW:

T. 10-21 BLKS 1,5,3 – Vocab 1-3 test; NO HW night – you have nothing DUE tomorrow, so unless you have gotten behind on what is coming up, you should be able to relax and enjoy time with family/friends.

W. 10-22  BLKS 1,6,3 – SPEAK discussion;

HW:

 

Th. 10-23 BLKS 5,6 – Vocab 1-3 test; continue with SPK, part 2 discussion.

HW:

 

F. 10-24  ALL BLKS – Roots 4 test; remember, you are responsible for ALL roots from page 1…MS. Fields will decide on next book of choice assignment and have ready for Monday.

HW:

 

 

WEEK 12:

M. 10-27 ALL BLKS – Diction 2 test over entire diction sheet; you need to be able to spell each word correctly and which word to use given contextual clues. I will give the next book of choice instructions, a heads-up note for parents that should be signed for quiz grade.

HW: Parent signature due;

 

T. 10-28 BLKS 1,5,3 – Part 3/SPEAK – quiz and discussion

HW: Parent signature due;

 

W. 10-29 BLKS 1,6,3 –Part 3/SPEAK – quiz and discussion

HW: Parent signature;

 

Th. 10-30  BLKS 5,6 – SPEAK discussion

HW

 

Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

Catch our Ruach!  The Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day
School and a proud affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.