Friday August 30, 2019

Algebra I:  Students began math class with the Do Now and the Problem of the Day.  Next, students graded their homework from earlier in the week.  Students then took a quiz on solving one-step equations, before we transitioned into section 1.2 and had a lesson on solving multi-step equations.  After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, students were assigned some homework from the text book, pages 16-17 #3-15 all; 16-34 evens; and 35-37 all, to be due on Tuesday in class.

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, pages 16-17 #3-15 all; 16-34 evens; and 35-37 all, to be due on Tuesday in class.

7th Grade Math: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next 7th grade math class is scheduled for Tuesday. 

Assignments:  Review Homework #2 is due on Tuesday in class.  The integer packet is also due on Tuesday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students participated in a surface temperature of various surfaces lab in class.  Students broke back into groups of two and chose three different, but similar surfaces outside and conducted several trials of temperatures in order to confirm their predictions.  

Assignments: None.

Thursday August 29, 2019

Algebra I: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next algebra class is scheduled for Friday.  Students can expect a quiz on one step equations, as well as a lesson on solving multi-step equations.  

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, page 8-9 #1-38 all, to be due on Friday in class.

7th Grade Math: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next 7th grade math class is scheduled for Tuesday. 

Assignments:  Review Homework #2 is due on Tuesday in class.  The integer packet is also due on Tuesday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students participated in a surface temperature of various surfaces lab in class.  Students broke into groups of two and chose three different, but similar surfaces outside and conducted several trials of temperatures in order to confirm their predictions.  

Assignments: None.

Wednesday August 28, 2019

Algebra I: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next algebra class is scheduled for Friday.  Students can expect a quiz on one step equations, as well as a lesson on solving multi-step equations.  

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, page 8-9 #1-38 all, to be due on Friday in class.

7th Grade Math: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next 7th grade math class is scheduled for Friday. 

Assignments:  Review Homework #2 is due on Friday in class.  The integer packet is also due on Friday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students reviewed the branches of science we went over yesterday in class, before students completed a branches of science matching activity (and a branches of science word search) during the remaining time in class.  

Assignments: Some students chose to complete the word search as homework, so it will be due on Thursday in class.

Tuesday August 27, 2019

Algebra I: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next algebra class is scheduled for Friday.  Students can expect a quiz on one step equations, as well as a lesson on solving multi-step equations.  

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, page 8-9 #1-38 all, to be due on Friday in class.

7th Grade Math: Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next 7th grade math class is scheduled for Friday. 

Assignments:  Review Homework #2 is due on Friday in class.  The integer packet is also due on Friday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students learned about the expectations of the class, before we began talking about the branches of science, and what each branch studies.  

Assignments: None.

Monday August 26, 2019

Algebra I: Today in math students began class with a Do Now and a warm up problem.  Next, students went over our homework from the weekend in the practice workbook pages 1-3.  Students were then solving one step equations using inverse operations.  After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, students were assigned some homework from the text book, pages 8-9 #1-38, to be due on Friday morning in class.  

Taku students will be MAPs testing for the next three mornings, so the next algebra class is scheduled for Friday.  Students can expect a quiz on one step equations, as well as a lesson on solving multi-step equations.  

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, page 8-9 #1-38 all, to be due on Friday in class.

7th Grade Math: Students began class with the Do Now, and a problem of the day.  Next, students were working through a measurement and estimation activity of items around the school.  Students were also assigned an integers homework packet which will be due on Friday in class.

Assignments:  Review Homework #2 is due on Friday in class.  The integer packet is also due on Friday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students began working with and learning about compasses.  After some teacher led instruction on the purpose of a compass and how to properly use one, students were handed a compass and a worksheet, and given the remaining class time to explore the compass and complete a few activities that were meant to help bring some clarity of how to use a compass.

Assignments: None.

Thursday August 22, 2019

Algebra I: Today in math students began class with a Do Now and a warm up problem.  Next, students went over or "graded" their pre-course assessment answers with Mr. Olsen, before students briefly went over the rules for integers.  Students were then assigned page 1 #1-19 (all) as homework, and given the last 7 minutes of class to get started on the assignment.  

Assignments: Students were assigned some homework from the textbook, page 1 #1-19 all, to be due on Friday in class.

7th Grade Math: Students began class with the Do Now, and a problem of the day.  Next, students completed their Letter to my Math Teacher assignment before getting started (or finishing) the text book scavenger hunt activity.  

Assignments:  The text book scavenger hunt activity is due on Friday in class (if not already completed).

Science:  Students are participating in the Taku House Bootcamp Team Building activities all afternoon this week.  Science will begin during week 2 of school.

Assignments: None.

Wednesday August 21, 2019

Algebra I: Today in math students began class with a Do Now and a warm up problem.  Next, students then joined our Taku House Algebra google classroom (if they haven't already), and began working on their assignment, the Pre-Course Assessment.  The Pre-Course Assessment assignment is due on Thursday in class.

Assignments: Students were assigned the Pre-Course Assessment google classroom assignment, which is due on Thursday in class.

7th Grade Math: Students began class with the Do Now, and a problem of the day.  Next, students joined our 7th Grade Math google classroom, and began working on the Letter to my Math Teacher assignment.  This assignment will be due on Thursday in class if students did not finish in the class time provided.

Assignments:  Review Homework #1 is due Thursday in class.  The Letter to my Math Teacher google classroom assignment is due on Thursday in class.

Science:  Students are participating in the Taku House Bootcamp Team Building activities all afternoon this week.  Science will begin during week 2 of school.

Assignments: None.

Tuesday August 20, 2019

Algebra I: Today in math students began class with a Do Now and a warm up problem.  Next, students went to the library to check out their algebra books and collect their practice workbooks.  Students then joined our Taku House Algebra google classroom, and began working on their first assignment, Day Two Math Challenge.  The Math Challenge assignment is due on Wednesday in class.

Assignments: Students were assigned the Day Two Math Challenge google classroom assignment, which is due on Wednesday in class.

7th Grade Math: Students began class with the Do Now, and a problem of the day.  Next, students went to the library to check out our textbooks and practice workbooks.  Students were then handed their first assignment, Review Homework #1, which will be due on Thursday in class.

Assignments:  Review Homework #1 is due Thursday in class.

Science:  Students are participating in the Taku House Bootcamp Team Building activities all afternoon this week.  Science will begin during week 2 of school.

Assignments: None.

Monday August 19, 2019

Monday August 19, 2019

Welcome to Mr. Olsen's Classroom Blog!

         HELLO And Welcome Back To School!!!

Students spent the majority of the morning getting to know each and their teachers, before we spent the afternoon as a group participating in the Taku House Boot Camp skill building activities.  

I am including below, a list of supplies that would be most welcome as donations for our homeroom, as well as any supplies that may be needed for your student to find success in school this year.  

Please check the DHMS website for any all class syllabi and academic discipline plans.  Your student(s) should have come home with a double sided document in which both the student and guardian will sign and initial for verification that you have all read the class syllabus and discipline plan for each class your student has this year.  This signature document is due to Mr. Olsen by Friday August 23.  

Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School
School Supply List - 7th and 8th

For Classroom:

• 8-12 glue sticks (donate to classroom)
• 1 box Crayola markers (donate to classroom)
• 2 boxes Crayola colored pencils (donate to classroom)
• 2 boxes tissue (donate to classroom)
• Roll(s) of scotch tape (donate to classroom)
• Dry erase markers (donate to classroom)

Individual:

• Small three-ring binder (zippered with handle is fine)
• 4 single-subject 80-page spiral notebooks
• Ruler
• Highlighter
• Calculator
• Sharpie marker
• Water bottle (stays at school)
• Locker decorations (they are metal -- magnets work)

*Things we run out of most quickly: colored pencils, glue sticks, scotch tape, Sharpie markers

Other optional donations that would be greatly appreciated:

• Extra tissues
• Clorox wipes
• Whiteout or correction pens
• Extra Sharpies. Both thin tip and regular tip.
• Graph paper
• Extra rulers
• Adult-sized scissors