We all had a busy December trying to finish the semester, dodging the snow and enjoying the season. I am going to enjoy my family over break and I hope you all do the same.
In the chaos that made up the last few days of school, some students may not have finished assignments or completed missing ones. I will wait to post grades until after January 1st. Please let me know if an assignment that was incomplete gets finished so I am sure to update it. I don't want anyone getting a grade that is lower than it should be.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Friday, December 23, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Math schedule for Mon. & Tues.
Mr. Keefe would like to wait to give the Math1 final so math classes will remain the same.
Changes in 6th Grade Next Week
Due to the snow day, Mrs. Bingham and I have discussed a way for students to complete their assignments next week and still have their party. Please make sure your child knows what to expect so they don't miss out on anything fun.
On Monday during 1st period:
6A will take their Math1 final in Mrs. Bingham's room
6B will take their Math1 final in Mrs. George's room during their Tutorial time
After lunch:
6A will take their Greek/Latin root test over chapters 1-5 in Mrs. Bingham's room
6B will take their Greek/Latin root test over chapters 1-5 in Mrs. George's room
Once students are finished with their test, they need to make sure the following assignments are completed:
Language Arts: Best Story Ever - turn into Google Classroom - see the rubric to ensure your best grade
Science: complete your presentation for the 4th graders, turn into Google Classroom
Social Studies: Brick and Mortar questions and essay
On Tuesday, the originally scheduled parties (the same schedule as Friday would have been) will resume for all students who have completed their work.
On Monday during 1st period:
6A will take their Math1 final in Mrs. Bingham's room
6B will take their Math1 final in Mrs. George's room during their Tutorial time
After lunch:
6A will take their Greek/Latin root test over chapters 1-5 in Mrs. Bingham's room
6B will take their Greek/Latin root test over chapters 1-5 in Mrs. George's room
Once students are finished with their test, they need to make sure the following assignments are completed:
Language Arts: Best Story Ever - turn into Google Classroom - see the rubric to ensure your best grade
Science: complete your presentation for the 4th graders, turn into Google Classroom
Social Studies: Brick and Mortar questions and essay
On Tuesday, the originally scheduled parties (the same schedule as Friday would have been) will resume for all students who have completed their work.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Early release next week
December 19th & 20th are EARLY RELEASE DAYS.
K-3rd will be released at 1:35, 4th -6th at 1:38, 7-8th at 1:41, 9-12th at 1:45 and buses will depart at 1:50.
K-3rd will be released at 1:35, 4th -6th at 1:38, 7-8th at 1:41, 9-12th at 1:45 and buses will depart at 1:50.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Friday Party Day
Because of our snow day last Friday, this Friday became extremely exciting for 6th graders.
The marble party they were supposed to have has been rescheduled for Friday the 16th. Students may wear pajamas if they want or have a free jeans day pass (modesty rules apply). They will get to have free time during Tutorial on Friday.
Friday is also our End or Quarter Party. We will begin our party at about 12:45. Students without missing assignments will be able to watch Prancer, play games or use other electronic devices to play games.
Students may bring electronics from home to use. They may also bring games they would like to play with peers. Students are responsible for the items they bring from home.
Students may also bring snacks. They may bring a snack for themselves or snacks to share. If they want to share, they need to make sure they bring enough to share with everyone in their home room (there are 33 students in Mrs. George's home room and 34 students in Mr. Keefe's/Mrs. Bingham's homeroom).
Students with missing assignments will spend that time completing their assignments. Once they are completed, they may join the party.
The marble party they were supposed to have has been rescheduled for Friday the 16th. Students may wear pajamas if they want or have a free jeans day pass (modesty rules apply). They will get to have free time during Tutorial on Friday.
Friday is also our End or Quarter Party. We will begin our party at about 12:45. Students without missing assignments will be able to watch Prancer, play games or use other electronic devices to play games.
Students may bring electronics from home to use. They may also bring games they would like to play with peers. Students are responsible for the items they bring from home.
Students may also bring snacks. They may bring a snack for themselves or snacks to share. If they want to share, they need to make sure they bring enough to share with everyone in their home room (there are 33 students in Mrs. George's home room and 34 students in Mr. Keefe's/Mrs. Bingham's homeroom).
Students with missing assignments will spend that time completing their assignments. Once they are completed, they may join the party.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Marble Party
Both classes earned 100 marbles and have earned a marble party.
Tomorrow, IF students want they may wear pajamas. They will have one class of free time tomorrow morning to celebrate. If for some reason there is no school tomorrow, we will reschedule for a different day.
Tomorrow, IF students want they may wear pajamas. They will have one class of free time tomorrow morning to celebrate. If for some reason there is no school tomorrow, we will reschedule for a different day.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Skate Night!
Tomorrow, December 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm is Skate Night at the Nampa Roller Drome.
It costs $5.00 plus $2.00 skate/rollerblade rental.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and cousins and have a great night!
It costs $5.00 plus $2.00 skate/rollerblade rental.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and cousins and have a great night!
Friday, December 2, 2016
Important Message from Mr. Keefe and Mrs. Oldenkamp
Vision Family,
Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I will not be at school so my main attention will be on my family at this time.
Thank you for your understanding,
Tyler Keefe
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We can support him during this time of leave by keeping the classroom "business as usual." He will still be directing the instruction, lesson planning, and grading student work in addition to communicating with parents via email, and Edmodo. During this leave of absence, Mrs. Bingham will be stepping in as the substitute for the month of December.
Mrs. Bingham was a substitute for Middleton in all grade levels prior to being hired by Vision Charter School. Over the last four years, Mrs. Bingham has worked for Vision Charter School in the role of substitute and educational assistant. She has worked very closely with 7th-12th grade teachers to ensure the highest level of growth and learning in the ELA department. She has also been a title 1 tutor in reading and math in the intermediate and secondary grade levels. Mrs. Bingham is pursuing her teaching certificate and is in her final semester prior to student teaching. It is her desire to teach at Vision Charter School in fourth through eighth grade in the future. Her favorite subjects are math, reading, language arts, and social studies! She is the mother of four children, two of which attend Vision in first and fourth grade.
Mrs. Bingham will be working closely with Mr. Keefe, Mr. Casey Boothby, and Mrs. George to ensure continuity in the quality and level of instruction your children are currently receiving. Your kids will be seeing a lot of Mr. Boothby as he will be in the room training Mrs. Bingham next week on all the amazing technology that Mr. Keefe uses! Mrs. Burton will be in the room frequently throughout the next few weeks training Mrs. Bingham in the specific learning needs of individual students and supporting the transition in the position of Administrative Intern and Special Ed Director.
In order to keep everyone in the loop, please include both Mrs. Bingham and Mr. Keefe in any e-mail correspondence. Mrs. Bingham's e-mail is: mattiebingham@visioncsd.org
I feel confident that your children will be in great hands during Mr. Keefe's absence. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Wendy OldenKamp
K-12 Principal & Charter Administrator Vision Charter School
wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org
208-919-9636 cell 208-455-9220 ext 301 office
Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I will not be at school so my main attention will be on my family at this time.
Thank you for your understanding,
Tyler Keefe
~
We can support him during this time of leave by keeping the classroom "business as usual." He will still be directing the instruction, lesson planning, and grading student work in addition to communicating with parents via email, and Edmodo. During this leave of absence, Mrs. Bingham will be stepping in as the substitute for the month of December.
Mrs. Bingham was a substitute for Middleton in all grade levels prior to being hired by Vision Charter School. Over the last four years, Mrs. Bingham has worked for Vision Charter School in the role of substitute and educational assistant. She has worked very closely with 7th-12th grade teachers to ensure the highest level of growth and learning in the ELA department. She has also been a title 1 tutor in reading and math in the intermediate and secondary grade levels. Mrs. Bingham is pursuing her teaching certificate and is in her final semester prior to student teaching. It is her desire to teach at Vision Charter School in fourth through eighth grade in the future. Her favorite subjects are math, reading, language arts, and social studies! She is the mother of four children, two of which attend Vision in first and fourth grade.
Mrs. Bingham will be working closely with Mr. Keefe, Mr. Casey Boothby, and Mrs. George to ensure continuity in the quality and level of instruction your children are currently receiving. Your kids will be seeing a lot of Mr. Boothby as he will be in the room training Mrs. Bingham next week on all the amazing technology that Mr. Keefe uses! Mrs. Burton will be in the room frequently throughout the next few weeks training Mrs. Bingham in the specific learning needs of individual students and supporting the transition in the position of Administrative Intern and Special Ed Director.
In order to keep everyone in the loop, please include both Mrs. Bingham and Mr. Keefe in any e-mail correspondence. Mrs. Bingham's e-mail is: mattiebingham@visioncsd.org
I feel confident that your children will be in great hands during Mr. Keefe's absence. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Wendy OldenKamp
K-12 Principal & Charter Administrator Vision Charter School
wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org
208-919-9636 cell 208-455-9220 ext 301 office
Thursday, December 1, 2016
December
We have entered December when things are fun and exciting and yet a little busy. The end of the semester is December 20th so we will be trying to finish up units and projects the best we can before then.
Students have a test on adjectives and adverbs tomorrow. Students had the opportunity to take a practice test on No Red Ink this week to see where they may have had weaknesses. Hopefully they all took that opportunity. Next week they will have their first spelling test on homophones. Students have been creating a list of as many homophones as they can find. They are also creating clues to help them remember the meanings.
Students completed the setting section of their story and I was impressed with the use of adjectives and adverbs to describe the location of their story.
We have a lot going on. We are preparing to be at the halfway point in the year where students are closer to being 7th graders. Students should be comfortable with the schedule and the expectations of 6th grade.
Friday, the 9th is our last Free Learn Friday before report cards. Friday, the 16th is our end of the quarter party. I will send more information about that as we get closer.
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with your family and are enjoying this time of year even though we are all a bit chilly.
Students have a test on adjectives and adverbs tomorrow. Students had the opportunity to take a practice test on No Red Ink this week to see where they may have had weaknesses. Hopefully they all took that opportunity. Next week they will have their first spelling test on homophones. Students have been creating a list of as many homophones as they can find. They are also creating clues to help them remember the meanings.
Students completed the setting section of their story and I was impressed with the use of adjectives and adverbs to describe the location of their story.
We have a lot going on. We are preparing to be at the halfway point in the year where students are closer to being 7th graders. Students should be comfortable with the schedule and the expectations of 6th grade.
Friday, the 9th is our last Free Learn Friday before report cards. Friday, the 16th is our end of the quarter party. I will send more information about that as we get closer.
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with your family and are enjoying this time of year even though we are all a bit chilly.
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