Day #177 - Promotion Ceremony

Good Morning Rebels, 

         Today is our very last day together before school's out for summer. We will have our Promotion Ceremony today at 9:00.  After the ceremony there will be refreshments that you can enjoy with friends and family, followed by the graduation walk for this year's senior class. 
         I am very proud of each and everyone of you. Enjoy this moment, but don't forget to behave appropriately.  
          I want you to enjoy your summer vacation, but I also want each and everyone of you to promise me that you will spend at least one hour each week reading. Remember, reading is the most important thing you can do for your brain!!! Now....Have yourself a Great Summer!

                            Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Day #176 - Promotion Ceremony Rehearsal & Meet the Teacher Day

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will go to a rehearsal for your promotion ceremony, and then you will be going across the street to meet some of the teachers you will have next year. Please remember to be respectful, responsible, and always be kind to one another.
                                  Thank you,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Trivia

Pictures of Scrabble Tournament, Birds of Prey Presentation, & Academic Award Winners

Day #175 - Character Education Assembly

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will go to a Character Education assembly and then we will be switching classes for a little while to take care of some house keeping stuff. Please remember to be respectful, responsible, and always be kind to one another.
                                  Thank you,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Trivia or Madlibs

Day #174 - Healthy Relationships Presentation & Kickball

Good Morning Rebels,

         Welcome to your last week of elementary school.  Today we will go to a presentation about Healthy Relationships then play kickball. Please remember to be respectful and kind to each other.
                                  Thank you,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Trivia or Madlibs

Day #173 - 6/17/16 - 'How to' Demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is the last full day of school. It is also a C day, so we will go to Gym. We will also Finish our 'How to' demonstrations, and start our Scrabble tournament. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Today is the last day of  Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve before I give you the solutions.

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Landon Zeller
2. Michael Kinney
3. Abby Benson
4. Savannah Race

Block #2
1. Caroline Benedetto
2. Evelyn Butterworth
3. Christian Carusone
4. Emily Vincent
5. Tommy White

Homework:

Day #172 - 6/16/16 - Fun Days & Movie

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a B day, so we will go to Art.  We will also participate in the Olympic Fun Days and watch the movie Inkheart. Be sure you behave in a respectful and responsible manner! Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Make a sign giving advice to the 5th graders about how to survive the 6th grade!
Then Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

Fun Days
9:30 - 10:50

Scrabble & Yearbook Time
11:00 - 11:45

Movie: Inkheart
12:30 - 2:10

Homework: Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #171 - 6/15/16 - 'How to' Demonstrations & Birds of Prey Presentation

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an A day, so we will go to Gym.  We will also continue with our 'How to' demonstrations, and see a presentation about Birds of Prey. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: 

1. Think about the novel Frightful's Mountain, and write down 2 - 3 questions for the Birds of Prey Expert, Jean Soprano. 
2. Then Continue Wordle Week!

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Bryce Koagel
2. Dominic Hale
3. Liam Duryee

Block #2
1. Ally Groesbeck
2. Aida Causevic
3. Bailey Dalin

Homework: Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #170 - 6/14/16 - ' How to' Demonstrations & Opening Ceremony for Olympic Fun Days

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an E day, so we will go to Music.  We will also continue with our 'How to' demonstrations, and participate in the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympic Fun Days from 9:30 - 10:50. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Anna Foote
2. Jeremiah Lacelle
3. Ben Waybright

Block #2
1. Isabelle Hallock
2. Ryan Comstock
3. Wyatt Stanard

Homework: Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #169 - 6/13/16 - 'How to' Demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a D day, so we will go to Library.  We will also continue with our 'How to' demonstrations, and play Scrabble if there is time. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Conner Harrington 
2. Alyssa Stone
3. Reid Morton
4. Lexie Pieropan
5. Creed BigMountain
6. Tristan Haskins

Block #2
1. Diana Donohue
2. Dominic Robinson
3. Daimyan Phoenix
4. Kaden King
5. Brayden Herring

Homework:

• Wear Blue tomorrow for the opening ceremony. Also wear blue on Thursday for Fun Days.
• Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #168 - 6/10/16 - 'How to' demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a C day, so we will go to Gym.  We will also continue with our 'How to' demonstrations. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Isaac Trumble 
2. Robert Muckey
3. Grasea Crandall
4. Olivia Curry
5. Tristan Haskins

Block #2
1. Rachel Seaman
2. Kylee Muckey
3. Jesse Kinney
4. Trevor Johst
5. Justin Rosario

Homework: Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #167 - 6/9/16 - 'How to' Demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a B day, so we will go to Art. We will also use the early dismissal schedule because of the Talent show this afternoon. I am excited to see our first three 'How to' demonstrations. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

How to Demos

Block #1
1. Tristan Haskins 
2. McKenzie Guthrie
3. Steven Fetyko

Block #2
1. Gabby Curry
2. Clarke Fanning
3. Jasmine Muir

Homework: Bring in your materials for your 'How to' demonstration on your assigned day

Day #166 - 6/8/16 - Unit 4: Ch 19 Lit Circle Discussions & Writing 'How to' Demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an A day, so we will go to Gym.  We will also be taking a NYS Language Arts field test, in addition to finishing our procedural essays, and chapter 19 literature circle discussions. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

Activity #1

ELA Field Test

Activity #2

Literature Circle Discussions for 

Chapter 19

• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?
• What does it mean to be a good leader?
• What were some of the conflicts that needed to be resolved?
• How did Jean Craighead George resolve the conflicts within the text?
• How would you have resolved them?

Activity #3
Writing
'How to' Demonstrations

How to ______________________________

Materials:

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Step 1

Step 2

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Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9
Step 10

Homework: Finish your 'How to' writing and bring in materials for your demonstration on your assigned day.

Day #165 - 6/7/16 - Unit 4: Writing 'How to' Demonstrations & My Side of the Mountain

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an E day. We will go to Music.  We will being writing up our Procedural  demonstrations and finish watching Frightful's Mountain. Make sure you have your ELA materials and Social Studies packet about castles. Please order your lunch and work on the P2P.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Continue Wordle Week! See how many wordles you can solve.

Activity #1 
Writing with Mrs. Isham
'How to' Demonstrations

How to ______________________________

Materials:

________________

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Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

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Activity #2
Prequel to Frightful's Mountain
My Side of the Mountain

Directions:

Use a set of Cornell notes to help you answer the essential question as you watch the first half of the movie. Write information you learn about Sam, Bando, and Frightful. Include any inferences you can make. Record any questions you have.

Essential Question:

• What did you learn about Sam, Bando & Frightful that can help you understand their characters in Frightful's Mountain?

Homework: Finish Reading chapter 19 and complete your lit circle job (Due Wednesday 6/8)

Day #164 - 6/6/16 - Unit 4: Ch 17 & 18 Lit Circle Discussions & Independent Reading

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a D day. We will go to Library and Technology.  We will also finish research presentations about and Engage in literature circle discussions about chapter 17 & 18. We will finish watching Frightful's Mountain tomorrow. Make sure you have your ELA materials and Social Studies notes about Feudalism.
                                  Thank you kindly,
                                  Mr. Trumble
P2P: Welcome to Wordle Week! Pick up a wordle packet and see how many wordles you can solve.

Activity #1 

(You do)
9:15 - 9:45
12:45 - 1:15

Literature Circle Discussions for 
Chapter 17 & 18

• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?
• What does it mean to be a good leader?
• What are some of the conflicts that need to be resolved before the book ends?
• How has Jean Craighead George gone about resolving those conflict?
• How would you resolve them?

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Kaden K.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Clarke F. 

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

*****Choose Ch 17 Lit Circle Jobs*****

Activity #2
Finish Research Presentations

Block 1
Liam Duryee

Block 2
Christian Carusone
Ryan Comstock
Clarke Fanning
Isabelle Hallock
Kaden King
Justin Rosario
Wyatt Stannard

Activity #3
(Block 1 Only)
Independent Reading
&
Flag Making

Homework: Read chapter 19 and complete your lit circle job (Due Wednesday 6/8)

Day #163 - 6/3/16 - Unit 4: Research Presentations & Prequel to Frightful's Mountain

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a C day so we will go to Gym.  We will finish presentations about environmental issues, and watch the second half of the Prequel to Frightful's Mountain. After you order your lunch and sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble
P2P: Write the shortest sentence you can. Then enjoy some Trivia.

Activity #1
9:00 - 9:30
12:30 - 1:00
Writing w/Mrs. Isham - Computer Lab

Presentation Expectations:

• Use a loud, clear voice
• Make eye contact with the audience
• Present your research regarding the environmental issue including: a description of the issue, the problem, the solution, pro's and cons, causes, effect, and recommendations
• Discuss your visual display and what you tried to illustrate 
• Respond to questions

Activity #2

10:00 - 10:45

1:15 - 2:00

Prequel to Frightful's Mountain

My Side of the Mountain

Directions:

Use a set of Cornell notes to help you answer the essential question as you watch the first half of the movie. Write information you learn about Sam, Bando, and Frightful. Include any inferences you can make. Record any questions you have.

Essential Question:

• What did you learn about Sam, Bando & Frightful that can help you understand their characters in Frightful's Mountain?

Homework: Finish Reading chapter 17 & 18 and complete your lit circle job (Due Monday 6/6)