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Friday, October 11th

FriYAY!

Announcements
  • It was so wonderful to speak with so many parents/families at conferences last night. I look forward to the rest today! :)
  • An enormous THANK YOU for the generosity of the SJS families for your purchases off of my Amazon Wish List. It is deeply appreciated. :)
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 2 due Tuesday, October 15th!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a beautiful weekend!

:) Ms. Nissen

Thursday, October 10th

Thursday

Announcements
  • None
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 2 due Tuesday, October 15th!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a terrific day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Wednesday, October 9th

Wednesday!

Announcements
  • Reminder that conferences are this Thursday (12:30 - 4:30 PM & 5:30 - 7 PM) and Friday (12 PM - 3 PM). If your child is in my homeroom and you have not signed up for a timeslot, please do so. Dismissal on Thursday and Friday is 11:30 AM.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 2 due Tuesday, October 15th!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a terrific day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Tuesday, October 8th

Terrific Tuesday!

Announcements
  • Reminder that conferences are this Thursday (12:30 - 4:30 PM & 5:30 - 7 PM) and Friday (12 PM - 3 PM). If your child is in my homeroom and you have not signed up for a timeslot, please do so. Dismissal on Thursday and Friday is 11:30 AM.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: Research Race due Wednesday, October 9th, by 8 AM on Google Classroom!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 2 due Tuesday, October 15th!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a terrific day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Monday, October 7th

Welcome to a New Week!

Announcements
  • Reminder that conferences are this Thursday (12:30 - 4:30 PM & 5:30 - 7 PM) and Friday (12 PM - 3 PM). If your child is in my homeroom and you have not signed up for a timeslot, please do so. Dismissal on Thursday and Friday is 11:30 AM.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: Science Kid Friendly Websites for Research Activity due tomorrow, Tuesday, the 8th! I need all quiz corrections for students it applies to by tomorrow as well.
  • 7th Grade: Research Race due Wednesday, October 9th, by 8 AM on Google Classroom!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 2 due Tuesday, October 15th!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful week ahead!

:) Ms. Nissen

Friday, October 4th

Happy Friday & Weekend!

Announcements
  • None
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 1 due by 8 AM October 7th on Google Classroom! Friendly reminder that you will have class time everyday this week to work on it, so the large majority of Part 1 of this project should be completed in-school.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day and weekend!

:) Ms. Nissen

Thursday, October 3rd

Happy Thursday!

Announcements
  • Early dismissal at 2 PM today!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework! Variables Quiz this Friday - tomorrow! You will have to identify the independent, dependent, and control variables given an experiment like we have been practicing. Review game and practice posted on Google Classroom.
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 1 due by 8 AM October 7th on Google Classroom! Friendly reminder that you will have class time everyday this week to work on it, so the large majority of Part 1 of this project should be completed in-school.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Wednesday, October 2nd

Wednesday!

Announcements
  • iReady Fall Diagnostic Reports are coming home today.
  • Sign-Up Genius Invitations for Conferences will be sent-out at 3:15 PM today.
  • This Thursday, October 3rd, is an early dismissal at 2 PM.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework! Variables Quiz this Friday! You will have to identify the independent, dependent, and control variables given an experiment like we have been practicing. We will do a review game Thursday.
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 1 due by 8 AM October 7th on Google Classroom! Friendly reminder that you will have class time everyday this week to work on it, so the large majority of Part 1 of this project should be completed in-school.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Tuesday, October 1st

Hello October!

Announcements
  • High School Night TONIGHT from 6-7 PM. This is a great event, especially for sixth and seventh grade students!
  • Sign-Up Genius Invitations for Conferences will be sent-out at 3:15 PM tomorrow.
  • This Thursday, October 3rd, is an early dismissal at 2 PM.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework! Variables Quiz this Friday! You will have to identify the independent, dependent, and control variables given an experiment like we have been practicing. We will do a review game Thursday.
  • 7th Grade: How To/Credible Research Checklist due tomorrow by 8 AM on Google Classroom!
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 1 due by 8 AM October 7th on Google Classroom! Friendly reminder that you will have class time everyday this week to work on it, so the large majority of Part 1 of this project should be completed in-school.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Monday, September 30th

Monday & Mid-Trimester

Announcements
  • Today marks mid-trimester. Please be checking PowerSchool to stay up to date.
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: None
  • 7th Grade: None
  • 8th Grade: Careers in Science Research Project Part 1 due by 8 AM October 7th on Google Classroom! Friendly reminder that you will have class time everyday this week to work on it, so the large majority of Part 1 of this project should be completed in-school.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

:) Ms. Nissen

Thursday, September 26th

Happy Thursday (but actually like Friday :) !

Announcements
  • There is NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th due to staff professional development. Enjoy the long weekend!
  • Homecoming is Saturday, September 28th!
  • Monday, September 30th is Out of Uniform Spirit Wear and also marks mid-trimester!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: Scientific Variables Reading Comprehension packet due Monday if you did not finish in-class yesterday/today!
  • 7th Grade: Internet Research Exercise packet due Monday if you did not finish in-class yesterday/today!
  • 8th Grade: Median Image & Line Plots (double-sided worksheet) due Monday if you did not finish in-class yesterday/today!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a beautiful weekend!

:) Ms. Nissen

Wednesday, September 25th

Happy Wednesday!

Announcements
  • Spirit Week
  • Thursday - Picture Day WEAR YOUR BEST! We have gym tomorrow, so please make sure you still wear gym shoes with whatever you are wearing. :)
  • Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th!
  • Mothers' Club Hot Lunch is also Thursday, September 26th!
  • There is NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th due to staff professional development.
  • Homecoming is Saturday, September 28th!
  • Monday, September 30th is Out of Uniform Spirit Wear and also marks mid-trimester!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: No homework!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Tuesday, September 24th

Happy Tuesday!

Announcements
  • Spirit Week
  • Wednesday - Spirit Wear and/or Green & White
  • Thursday - Picture Day WEAR YOUR BEST!
  • Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th!
  • Mothers' Club Hot Lunch is also Thursday, September 26th!
  • There is NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th due to staff professional development.
  • Homecoming is Saturday, September 28th!
  • Monday, September 30th is Out of Uniform Spirit Wear and also marks mid-trimester!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: Scientific Method Steps 1 & 2 Quiz Wednesday! What to study is on Google Classroom.
  • 7th Grade: Scientific Method Steps 1, 2, & Variables Quiz Wednesday! What to study is on Google Classroom.
  • 8th Grade: Data, Graphing, & Analysis Quiz Wednesday! What to study is on Google Classroom.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Monday, September 23rd

Welcome to a New Week! HAPPY FALL!

Announcements
  • The day that our homeroom will the attend the Scholastic Book Fair to purchase will be on Tuesday, September 24th.
  • Spirit Week
  • Monday - Uniform 
  • Tuesday - Favorite Chicago Team Apparel
  • Wednesday - Spirit Wear and/or Green & White
  • Thursday - Picture Day WEAR YOUR BEST!
  • Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th!
  • Mothers' Club Hot Lunch is also Thursday, September 26th!
  • There is NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th due to staff professional development.
  • Homecoming is Saturday, September 28th!
  • Monday, September 30th is Out of Uniform Spirit Wear and also marks mid-trimester!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: Asking Scientific Questions passage w/5 questions due Tuesday if you do not finish in-classScientific Method Steps 1 & 2 Quiz Wednesday!
  • 7th Grade: Game Changer Variables due by 8 AM Tuesday on Google Classroom if you do not finish in-class! Scientific Method Steps 1, 2, & Variables Quiz Wednesday!
  • 8th Grade: Mean, Median, and Mode Lab due Tuesday if you do not finish in-classData, Graphing, & Analysis Quiz Wednesday!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day!

:) Ms. Nissen

Friday, September 20th

Happy Friday & Hello Weekend!

Announcements
  • If your child is missing any office paperwork (ex: medical, dental forms), they need to be turned-in ASAP.
  • Grandfriends Day is Monday, September 23rd!
  • Scholastic Book Fair begins Monday, September 23rd! The day that our homeroom will attend to purchase will be on Tuesday, September 24th.
  • Picture Day is Thursday, September 26th!
  • Mothers' Club Hot Lunch is also Thursday, September 26th!
  • There is NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th due to staff professional development.
  • Homecoming is Saturday, September 28th! A paper went home yesterday outlining the week.
  • Monday, September 30th is Out of Uniform Spirit Wear and also marks mid-trimester!
Junior High Science
  • 6th Grade: No homework!
  • 7th Grade: No homework!
  • 8th Grade: No homework!
  • Friendly reminder that names need to be put on work to earn a grade for an assignment.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day and weekend ahead!

:) Ms. Nissen