Jun taught us all how to make origami angel fish and boats. We learned some pretty cool stuff.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Mark O'Brian Visit
Camera and photography expert, Mark O'Brian, came to visit us and teach us about the history of cameras and photography.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Sophie the Algebra Teacher
Today Sophie taught some pretty advanced algebraic equations. It was hard, but I am happy to say that most of us were pretty successful with one or more of the problems. We learned a lot of math this morning. My head hurts a bit. Way to go, Sophie!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Alice in Wonderland Auditions
A message from Karl about the upcoming auditions:
Dear SK Families (Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6)--
Greetings from SK Theater Command Central. As you know, this year's schoolplay will be an original musical version of Lewis Carroll's beloved *Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland. *The play will be performed on *December 12 and
13, 2014.*
SK students of all ages have been hard at work in Music classes with Josh
Grekin for weeks now writing songs for the show. The kids in grades K, 1 &
2 have built specific compositions, which they will perform in the play.
Later this week, I will hold auditions for students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
who are interested in playing roles in the production.
As with *Gilgamesh *(2012) and *The Odyssey *(2013), students in grades 7
and 8 *have* to do the show--it's part of the 7-8 curriculum. Unlike those
productions, in which supernumerary roles were open to younger grades, Iwill hold auditions for *speaking parts* for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- None of the children in these classes (3, 4, 5 and 6) are required to
participate. It is strictly optional. - All students who do audition will earn a speaking role.
- Roles may not be declined. Auditioning for the play is tantamount to
committing to it.
- We expect to hold two or three rehearsals outside of normal school
hours (we held two in 2012 and three in 2013). Specific times and dates for
these will be communicated before the end of October.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
cheers--
Karl
Karl Sikkenga
Middle School Man
Summers-Knoll School*ksikkenga@summers-knoll.org
Dear SK Families (Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6)--
Greetings from SK Theater Command Central. As you know, this year's schoolplay will be an original musical version of Lewis Carroll's beloved *Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland. *The play will be performed on *December 12 and
13, 2014.*
SK students of all ages have been hard at work in Music classes with Josh
Grekin for weeks now writing songs for the show. The kids in grades K, 1 &
2 have built specific compositions, which they will perform in the play.
Later this week, I will hold auditions for students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
who are interested in playing roles in the production.
As with *Gilgamesh *(2012) and *The Odyssey *(2013), students in grades 7
and 8 *have* to do the show--it's part of the 7-8 curriculum. Unlike those
productions, in which supernumerary roles were open to younger grades, Iwill hold auditions for *speaking parts* for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- None of the children in these classes (3, 4, 5 and 6) are required to
participate. It is strictly optional. - All students who do audition will earn a speaking role.
- Roles may not be declined. Auditioning for the play is tantamount to
committing to it.
- We expect to hold two or three rehearsals outside of normal school
hours (we held two in 2012 and three in 2013). Specific times and dates for
these will be communicated before the end of October.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
cheers--
Karl
Karl Sikkenga
Middle School Man
Summers-Knoll School*ksikkenga@summers-knoll.org
Monday, October 20, 2014
Fall Conferences
Hey Team,
I will be holding Parent / Teacher Conferences on November 3rd and 4th. Please select a time that is most convenient for you by writing your name in the preferred time slot on the google sheet I sent in my last email blast. If none of these times work, please let me know and I would be happy to set up an alternative time with you.
Spencer
I will be holding Parent / Teacher Conferences on November 3rd and 4th. Please select a time that is most convenient for you by writing your name in the preferred time slot on the google sheet I sent in my last email blast. If none of these times work, please let me know and I would be happy to set up an alternative time with you.
Spencer
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Wednesday Teaching Project
Every Wednesday the students will be teaching the class. I have attached a list of when the students will be teaching as well What they are expected to do. They have all received a google form in their email with this information which they MUST fill out.
October 15th
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Olivia
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October 22nd
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Sophie
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October 29th
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Junhyuk
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November 5th
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Ella
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November 12th
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Lilith
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November 19th
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Juliana
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December 3rd
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Kaz
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December 10th
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Kaden
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December 17th
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Iris
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January 7th
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Jarod
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January 14th
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Mark
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January 21st
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Rebecca
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January 28th
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Christopher
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February 4th
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Folu
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February 11th
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Make Up Day
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Form Title
What is your name?*Required
What is the date of your lesson?*Required
What is the subject of your lesson?*Required
How long will it take to complete the lesson?*Required
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 40 minutes
- 50 minutes
- I have no idea how long these things take.
What materials do you need to do the lesson?*Required
What is the "I DO"?*RequiredWhat will you be explaining to the class all by yourself?
What is the "WE DO"?*RequiredWhat will you be doing with the class to help them understand the concept?
What is the "YOU DO"?*RequiredWhat will you have the class do to prove they understood the lesson?
Closing?Are you going to say or do anything at the end of the lesson to close it out? Clean up? Exit message?
Reading Project
Hi Team,
As some of you may know, each student in the class is choosing their own novel to read. This has to be a novel they have not read before. After each chapter they are to write a 3 sentences summary of what happened at the beginning, middle and end of the chapter. We are examining the story arc and plot progression of novels, and using them as models for our own self written novels. Please make sure your students know what novel they will be reading and that it has been approved by me. Many of the students have said that they forgot their books at home, so it would help if they were reminded to bring them to school for in-class reading. These summaries can also be done at home if they so choose. They can write their chapter summaries by hand, or type them.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Cameras, Cameras, Cameras!
We are currently studying how cameras work, so I brought in my camera collection. The students were able to explore and experiment with some of them. Mark made this lovely display.
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