Author: Tina Baker

Cameron Middle School

December 11, 2014

Volume 1, Issue 2

Baker’s Bulletin

Inside this issue:

ELA—Writing	1
Social Studies—Regions	1/3
Science- - Solar System	2
Math—Multiplication with Decimals	2
Zenith	2
Care Packages	2
Explos	3
Sock hop	3

Upcoming Events:
Dec. 18th ugly sweater contest
Until Dec 19th—collect non perishables for care packages
Dec. 19th full day, last day of school before Christmas break
Jan. 6th first day back to schoool

Non-Fiction Reading Strategies

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Last week in ELA we were learning how to find the main idea and its supporting details, how Greek/Latin affixes and roots can help you figure out the meaning of words, and how to make an inference using text evidence.
We have been reading nonfiction kinds of books and then talking about the main idea then putting supportive details with it for evidence.
We are breaking words down and looking at prefixes, suffixes and roots to find the meaning of the words. This can help you find what the word might mean, if you don’t know it.
When you use your prior knowledge and
what you read in the text to figure out what will happen next or what is going on.
Next we will be writing our own non-fiction, informative text on Aztecs, Incans and Mayans.

Regions Group Brochure Project

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I remember how we first started learning about the regions and their characteristics. I also remember when we started the project. We had a lot of responsibilities, but Mrs. Baker helped us when we needed her help.
Mainly we started out with a rough draft that looked somewhat what the brochure would look like in the end. Next, we got with the group Mrs. Baker told us to get into. After that, we started to make a group rough draft from what we already had. Once we got that done we started to make the brochure on the computer. It took about 2-3 weeks to finish, but it was still fun.
The part I liked the most was when we got to choose the jobs. There were 4 jobs. The 4 jobs were leader, recorder, time keeper, and materials. The materials- get supplies. The time keeper- keeps track of time. The Recorder-writes stuff down. The leader- keeps/makes sure the group stays on track.
Finally, we presented our projects and got our grades.

would look like in the end. Next, we got with the group Mrs. Baker told us to get into. After that, we started to make a group rough draft from what we already had. Once we got that done we started to make the brochure on the computer. It took about 2-3 weeks to finish, but it was still fun.
The part I liked the most was when we got to choose the jobs. There were 4 jobs. The 4 jobs were leader, recorder, time keeper, and materials. The materials- get supplies. The time keeper- keeps track of time. The Recorder-writes stuff down. The leader- keeps/makes sure the group stays on track.
Finally, we presented our projects and got our grades .

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Exporing Our Explos

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I am a Reader, I am a Writer, I can communicate, collaborate, cooperate with others!

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In the special classes , which are called Explos, we are learning many things. In vocal we are learning hand signs and reading notes with Mr. Hess. He has been teaching us how to read and say music
In health we are learning the 8 body systems with Mrs. Berry. We just got done with our health triangles telling our social, emotional and physical health, in a writing.
In Spanish we are learning about Mexico with Mrs. Knapp. We just finished learning Spanish names for items in the class room.
In band we are learning how to play recorders with Mr. Duran. We have just finished tests about instruments in band.
In gym they are doing a bean bag toss, bad mitten, bowling, and hot foot. We just finished basketball, and ping pong, with Mrs. Tunks and Mr. Smith.
In keyboarding we are learning to type. We just got done learning the meaning of touch typing method.
In art we are making contour colors. We just finished making clay monsters.

Civilizations in Social Studies

You might be wondering what we’re doing in Social Studies. Well, in Social Studies we just finished up learning about the early Americans like the Inuit, Anasazi, and Mound builders.
The Inuit lived near the Arctic Circle in Canada. They could survive the harsh cold because they hunted sea animals, and made warm cloths out of them. They made igloos for shelter.
The Anasazi lived in the Four Corners area in North America. They hunted animals and soon began to farm. They used irrigation to farm since there was no water there.
The Mound builders lived near the Mississippi River. They mostly farmed crops. We can infer they were an organized group of people because built mounds for burial and ceremonies.
That’s just a smidge of what we’re learned in Social Studies! We are about to study civilizations in Mexico, Central America and South America. They are the Aztec, Inca and Maya.

5th grade

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The Sock Hop is a dance that the PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) held on December 5, 2014 at the Cameron Middle School gym. It was from 7-9 p.m. The entry fee was $5 or $3 with canned goods.
It was only fifth and sixth grades because they put activities on for every grade and the Sock Hop just happens to be for fifth and sixth grade only. They’re putting it on because they want to support the grade levels and involve them in activities like this.
Students wore creative socks, since it is called the Sock Hop. At the Sock Hop you were allowed to take off your shoes, but you had to keep your socks on. Mrs. Morgan was the DJ, and there were a bunch of cookies, water, and pop for snacks. The food that was collected is going to a food drive for the Food Pantry. There was a drawing when you paid, then later your name might have gotten chosen and you got to pick prizes that were things like pop, glow sticks, bows for girls, and a bunch of other things.
eacher, and Student Association) is holding on December 5, 2014 at the Cameron Middle School gym. It will be from 7-9 p.m. The entry fee is $5 or $3 with canned goods.
It’s only fifth and sixth grades because they put activities up for every grade and the Sock Hop just happens to be for fifth and sixth grade only. They’re putting it up because they want to support the grade levels and involve them in things like this.
You should wear creative socks, since it is called the Sock Hop. Mrs. Morgan will be the DJ, and there will be snacks and drinks. The food collected is going to a food drive for the Food Pantry. There will be prizes!

5th and 6th grade Sock Hop

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