Boys Varsity and J.V Basketball play Monday the 19th home versus Manistee. Game time is 6:00pm for J.V. Hope to see you there!!!Both teams are 2-0. Next game is Thursday Dec. 22 at Big Rapids with the same start time.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
If you like this blog "Thanks". The great person to really thank is Mrs. Thom because she helped me to make it look Greeeaaattt!!
General Shop- Students will be working on finishing their doors and making drawer fronts. They also will have another writing assignment to work on over break. They will be explaining the process they went through to make their trim and what process they used to attach it to their project. We did have a discussion earlier this month about knobs, hinges and handles that students need to get for their nightstand. So maybe students can purchase this items over break. All students are doing a good job and projects look good!
Advance Shop- Things are going pretty good for the most part. Most students are working everyday and making some nice progress. There are some students who come to class everyday ready to work and are prepared to get something done. I have a few students who need to find alittle motivation! Please help remind your son ,daughter to try and accomplish something everyday. It makes a big difference over a week!
Advance Shop- Were back in the gym finally after a week and a half ! For these three days students will lift on Monday and Wednesday with Tuesday being an activity day. Hopefully after break we can get back into a good routine!! I got some students who refuse to dress and be active in class!! This is hurting their grade! So parents I encourage you to check with your student about there activity in P.E. Or log onto parent connect!
High School P.E.- Same as above!
Advance Shop
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Week of Dec. 5th -9th
Sorry this is a couple days late!
It is Tuesday December 6th today and the Varsity Boys Basketball Team did beat Kingsley 67-40 last night. The J.V. boys won also 49-29. Both teams played well and represented McBain in a positive way.
Next game is Wednesday Dec. 7th at home with Glen Lake..
General Shop- The students and I went over hardware (hinges, handles, knobs etc) on Monday so if there out and about over Christmas Break they could look at some hardware or purchase it. This should not be a real expensive endeavor. In class we are working on the doors to their nightstand. They will be raised panel to match the sides of their project.
Advance P.E. and High School P.E.- There will be no P.E. this week because of Challenge Day. The gyms will be off limits !! On Friday the elementary has a program in the morning as well!!
So there will be no weekly grade in the computer for P.E. students or weight lifting points either.
Advance Shop- Things are going well despite the fact that students are ready for Christmas Break!!
Some projects finished so far this year include a nice oak Cedar Chest by Elizabeth Naranjo.
Kyle Zuiderveen made a real nice Oak Gun Cabinet too.
It is Tuesday December 6th today and the Varsity Boys Basketball Team did beat Kingsley 67-40 last night. The J.V. boys won also 49-29. Both teams played well and represented McBain in a positive way.
Next game is Wednesday Dec. 7th at home with Glen Lake..
General Shop- The students and I went over hardware (hinges, handles, knobs etc) on Monday so if there out and about over Christmas Break they could look at some hardware or purchase it. This should not be a real expensive endeavor. In class we are working on the doors to their nightstand. They will be raised panel to match the sides of their project.
Advance P.E. and High School P.E.- There will be no P.E. this week because of Challenge Day. The gyms will be off limits !! On Friday the elementary has a program in the morning as well!!
So there will be no weekly grade in the computer for P.E. students or weight lifting points either.
Advance Shop- Things are going well despite the fact that students are ready for Christmas Break!!
Some projects finished so far this year include a nice oak Cedar Chest by Elizabeth Naranjo.
Kyle Zuiderveen made a real nice Oak Gun Cabinet too.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Week of Nov. 28th Dec.1st
Hope You Survived Thanksgiving Weekend And Black Friday!!!
And No Snow. Yea....
General Shop- Students are finishing up their base trim and will begin work on their doors next. The doors will be raised panel to match the sides. Students will be getting another writing assignment that needs to explain how they made and attached the base trim on their nightstand.
Advance Shop- Students need to continue working everyday on their projects. Most of these will take the entire year. Please help me keep your son/daughter on task as they tend to get alittle bored with the same project. If your child is done or about finished please get them on to another one because it will hurt their grade if they are not working.
Advance P.E- We will be lifting only three days with the start of winter sports now...Students are still required to finish their lifts and complete the sheets.
High School P.E- These three weeks before Christmas we will be lifting three days and particitpating in game activities two days.
Students who don't dress or participate are hurting their grade!!!!
And No Snow. Yea....
General Shop- Students are finishing up their base trim and will begin work on their doors next. The doors will be raised panel to match the sides. Students will be getting another writing assignment that needs to explain how they made and attached the base trim on their nightstand.
Advance Shop- Students need to continue working everyday on their projects. Most of these will take the entire year. Please help me keep your son/daughter on task as they tend to get alittle bored with the same project. If your child is done or about finished please get them on to another one because it will hurt their grade if they are not working.
Advance P.E- We will be lifting only three days with the start of winter sports now...Students are still required to finish their lifts and complete the sheets.
High School P.E- These three weeks before Christmas we will be lifting three days and particitpating in game activities two days.
Students who don't dress or participate are hurting their grade!!!!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Week of Nov. 21st-23rd
Happy Thanksgiving!
General Shop-Students are progressing well on their projects! We are working on the trim for the bottom this week. Students will be using the miter saw and cutting angles. Getting some to hand sand their projects and pay attention to detail is difficult at times. Overall, the fisrt 9 weeks went well and students are willing to work for the most part and pretty well behaved.
Advance Shop- Students in my advance shop are also progressing okay! The first 9 weeks went equally as well.Some students come in and get right after it well others tend to need a little push. If you have a student in 7th hour. I know it is close to the end of the day, but this class likes to do little work. And it is affecting some grades. There grade is based on clean -up too!!
Advance P.E- We are still lifting everyday, but switching to just three days after the Thanksgiving holiday because of winter sports..... Students need to dress even if they participate they are losing points and hurting their grade. I do believe students are getting stronger those who follow directions especially.
High School P.E-We are trying to lift three days a week ,but with part weeks , holidays and the class size it has been challenging. Students do need to fill their daily lifting log at weeks end to get the 20 points for lifting.
General Shop-Students are progressing well on their projects! We are working on the trim for the bottom this week. Students will be using the miter saw and cutting angles. Getting some to hand sand their projects and pay attention to detail is difficult at times. Overall, the fisrt 9 weeks went well and students are willing to work for the most part and pretty well behaved.
Advance Shop- Students in my advance shop are also progressing okay! The first 9 weeks went equally as well.Some students come in and get right after it well others tend to need a little push. If you have a student in 7th hour. I know it is close to the end of the day, but this class likes to do little work. And it is affecting some grades. There grade is based on clean -up too!!
Advance P.E- We are still lifting everyday, but switching to just three days after the Thanksgiving holiday because of winter sports..... Students need to dress even if they participate they are losing points and hurting their grade. I do believe students are getting stronger those who follow directions especially.
High School P.E-We are trying to lift three days a week ,but with part weeks , holidays and the class size it has been challenging. Students do need to fill their daily lifting log at weeks end to get the 20 points for lifting.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Week of November 14th-18th
REMEMDER BASKETBALL PRACTICE STARTS NOV. 14TH 9TH AND 10TH GRADE PRACTICE 3:10-5:00 AND 11TH AND 12TH 5:00-7:00 NO PRACTICE TUESDAY!!!!!
General Shop- Students will continue to work on face trim pieces and base trim. They are also being encouraged to sand on their project as well. Some students need to finish up some writng assignments.
Advance P.E- Lifting now on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with Tuesdays and Fridays being more activity and running days. Some students still refuse to fill out weight lifting sheets for weekly points and weekly grade.
Avance Shop- Students are doing a good job. A few still could work harder, clean up better, and just be on time to class prepared to work more than 5-10 minutes. Some projects include beds. gun cabinets, dressers and a canoe.
General Shop- Students will continue to work on face trim pieces and base trim. They are also being encouraged to sand on their project as well. Some students need to finish up some writng assignments.
Advance P.E- Lifting now on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with Tuesdays and Fridays being more activity and running days. Some students still refuse to fill out weight lifting sheets for weekly points and weekly grade.
Avance Shop- Students are doing a good job. A few still could work harder, clean up better, and just be on time to class prepared to work more than 5-10 minutes. Some projects include beds. gun cabinets, dressers and a canoe.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Week of November 7th-11th
Boys Bsaketball for Freshmen, JV, and Varsity(9th-12th grade boys) starts November 14th. 9th and 10th grade 3:10-5:00, 11th-12th 5:00-7:00. No practices for boys scheduled on Nov. 15th. Make sure you have a physical card on file!!!!!Or you can't practice.
End of the marking period was Friday. Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday Nov.10.
Advance Shop- Students are progressing along. Most students are doing a fine job. However, I seem to be getting more students wanting to do homework. Please help me out, this hurts their grade and project quality. Check with your student on what it is they are building and about how much it will cost. They can be making payments if you or them wish.
General Shop- Students had a writng assignment due last Wednesday , I moved it to Friday. Only about half of the students did it! I want them by Tuesday the 8th of November. This includes a simple cover page too! The writng assignment needed to be explaining the process of starting their project. It needed to be in detail so someone could follow it and build from it. My goal is to build a book from it through out the year. We'll be taking pictures along the way as well to show progress.
Advance P.E- Students are showing progress in their weight lifting. Most are taking it very serious and proud of what they are gaining in weight. A few refuse to complete the weekly lifting charts each week and it is hurting their grade!! No reason not to complete this task . Each day we stretch and follow up with some push-ups and sit-ups to get started before the weight room workout.I have some who refuse to participate or even dress. Help me by encouraging your son/daugther to participate.
General P.E- Things are going fine despite the large class. Boys will resume lifthing on M,W,and F. Girls on Tu and Th. This to match up with the 8th grade P.E class we share the gym with. Grades will reflect this marking period poor participation and/or no dressing for class.
End of the marking period was Friday. Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday Nov.10.
Advance Shop- Students are progressing along. Most students are doing a fine job. However, I seem to be getting more students wanting to do homework. Please help me out, this hurts their grade and project quality. Check with your student on what it is they are building and about how much it will cost. They can be making payments if you or them wish.
General Shop- Students had a writng assignment due last Wednesday , I moved it to Friday. Only about half of the students did it! I want them by Tuesday the 8th of November. This includes a simple cover page too! The writng assignment needed to be explaining the process of starting their project. It needed to be in detail so someone could follow it and build from it. My goal is to build a book from it through out the year. We'll be taking pictures along the way as well to show progress.
Advance P.E- Students are showing progress in their weight lifting. Most are taking it very serious and proud of what they are gaining in weight. A few refuse to complete the weekly lifting charts each week and it is hurting their grade!! No reason not to complete this task . Each day we stretch and follow up with some push-ups and sit-ups to get started before the weight room workout.I have some who refuse to participate or even dress. Help me by encouraging your son/daugther to participate.
General P.E- Things are going fine despite the large class. Boys will resume lifthing on M,W,and F. Girls on Tu and Th. This to match up with the 8th grade P.E class we share the gym with. Grades will reflect this marking period poor participation and/or no dressing for class.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Week of October 31st- November 4th
General Shop-Most students have their nightstand in a box and are working on the back and face frame this week. They had a writing assignment do to me Wednesday, but I moved it to Friday. I still did not coolect them all. It also included a cover page.
Advance Shop- Some are doing better and most are doing okay. Grades are coming out next week and if some have a good week of working hard they can get an "A"! Some good projects are being built and it's been a good year so far....
Advance P.E- Students continue to lift on Monday-Thursday and need to record progress on lifting sheets weekly. I keep this on file!! I think it's a good way for students to follow their progress as well as for me too. We maxed out on the bench and squat and will get for improvement in a couple months around semester.
High School P.E- We have two forgein exchange students and we are going to play a game this week we tried last week called Hand Ball again to get everyone exposed. Our exchange student for three weeks from Finland is going to introduce a new game also. Just trying to be active!! Boys are lifting on Monday and Wednesday. Girls on Tuesday and Thursday except those in sports season.
Advance Shop- Some are doing better and most are doing okay. Grades are coming out next week and if some have a good week of working hard they can get an "A"! Some good projects are being built and it's been a good year so far....
Advance P.E- Students continue to lift on Monday-Thursday and need to record progress on lifting sheets weekly. I keep this on file!! I think it's a good way for students to follow their progress as well as for me too. We maxed out on the bench and squat and will get for improvement in a couple months around semester.
High School P.E- We have two forgein exchange students and we are going to play a game this week we tried last week called Hand Ball again to get everyone exposed. Our exchange student for three weeks from Finland is going to introduce a new game also. Just trying to be active!! Boys are lifting on Monday and Wednesday. Girls on Tuesday and Thursday except those in sports season.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Week Of October 24-28
Please check your students grade! A few refuse to work or participate which hurts their grade. Some do homework on a regular basis, not good for the grade!
General Shop-Students are doing good. The goal is to have everyones project into a box by mid week. Ask your student what I mean if you have questions. We going to be making a book on the nightstand project throughtout the year!It will include pictures and writing assignments. A cover page and writng assignment are do on wednesday and the writng is to be typed.
Advance Shop-Things are going well! Again help me out by checking grades. There are some nice projects being built etc.
Advance P.E-Students are lifting 4 days a week!! Monday- Thursday With an activity on Friday. Most students are showing progress and gaing in weight. Great Job!!!! However, a few refuse to be diligent and record daily lifts and are losing points each week because of it, Just lazy.
High School P.E- Girls are lifting on Tuesday and Wednesday and guys are lifting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Girls are sharing with the 8th Grade on those days. Everyone has a routine they are to follow and record progress!!
General Shop-Students are doing good. The goal is to have everyones project into a box by mid week. Ask your student what I mean if you have questions. We going to be making a book on the nightstand project throughtout the year!It will include pictures and writing assignments. A cover page and writng assignment are do on wednesday and the writng is to be typed.
Advance Shop-Things are going well! Again help me out by checking grades. There are some nice projects being built etc.
Advance P.E-Students are lifting 4 days a week!! Monday- Thursday With an activity on Friday. Most students are showing progress and gaing in weight. Great Job!!!! However, a few refuse to be diligent and record daily lifts and are losing points each week because of it, Just lazy.
High School P.E- Girls are lifting on Tuesday and Wednesday and guys are lifting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Girls are sharing with the 8th Grade on those days. Everyone has a routine they are to follow and record progress!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Week of October 17-21
Sorry, this is alittle late!
General Shop - Things are going good. The goal here is to have everyone's project into a box sort of speaking. We will then start framing the face of the project and adding trim etc.We took a quiz on Wednesday last week and most students did well! Some retakes if they choose.
Advance Shop - There are some students doing a great job! I got a few who refuse to be to motivated fo r some reason. I encourage parents to look at their students grade on line. What and opportunity to build something nice and keep it for a life time or give to someone as a keepsake! Please call if you have concerns about anything.
Physical Education- Classes are all doing some kind of lifting and are required to fill out weekly sheets showing their lifting routine or work. These are worth 20 points a week! Biggest concern here is students forget to bring clothes or choose to not participate!!!! We do some simple stretches and some running, oh and some push-ups and sit-ups everyday! By the way I ran the mile too! Everything I have asked my students to do I've done as well!
Boys Freshmen, J.V, and Varsity basketball practice start on Nov. 14 You must be there!!!
General Shop - Things are going good. The goal here is to have everyone's project into a box sort of speaking. We will then start framing the face of the project and adding trim etc.We took a quiz on Wednesday last week and most students did well! Some retakes if they choose.
Advance Shop - There are some students doing a great job! I got a few who refuse to be to motivated fo r some reason. I encourage parents to look at their students grade on line. What and opportunity to build something nice and keep it for a life time or give to someone as a keepsake! Please call if you have concerns about anything.
Physical Education- Classes are all doing some kind of lifting and are required to fill out weekly sheets showing their lifting routine or work. These are worth 20 points a week! Biggest concern here is students forget to bring clothes or choose to not participate!!!! We do some simple stretches and some running, oh and some push-ups and sit-ups everyday! By the way I ran the mile too! Everything I have asked my students to do I've done as well!
Boys Freshmen, J.V, and Varsity basketball practice start on Nov. 14 You must be there!!!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Week of October 10-14
General Shop - Students have a test on how they built their paneled sides for their nightstand. It will be Tuesday or Wednesday. The goal for the week is to try and get everyones sides for their nightstand glued
together so we can get the nightstands put into boxes. Things are going good with the General Shop students.
Advance Shop-Most students are working hard and progressing well on their projects. There are some students who however, show up late, choose to not work or do homework. I also ask students to help clean-up at the end of the hour! All these things will hurt their grade!
Advance P.E.- Students are given workout sheets on Monday. There is a upper and lower body workout that students need to have completed by Thursday in order to get 20 points. I started a Fitness Report that students are working on and recording their results. We will test again in the spring to see if they improved. Areas of fitness are the mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and sit and reach for flexibility, bench press and squats . Some students seem to forget clothes , feel sick , choose not to participate or show up late. These things hurt their grade!
3rd Hour P.E- Students are doing the same Fitness Report as Advance P.E minus the squat and bench press. I just try to keep students active, but I have a few students who refuse to participate and it is hurting their grade! Please check your childs grade on parent connect! Students will finish testing on push-ups and start testing on sit-ups. We do these everyday as are warm-up so it not a shock! The mile run last week went real well.
together so we can get the nightstands put into boxes. Things are going good with the General Shop students.
Advance Shop-Most students are working hard and progressing well on their projects. There are some students who however, show up late, choose to not work or do homework. I also ask students to help clean-up at the end of the hour! All these things will hurt their grade!
Advance P.E.- Students are given workout sheets on Monday. There is a upper and lower body workout that students need to have completed by Thursday in order to get 20 points. I started a Fitness Report that students are working on and recording their results. We will test again in the spring to see if they improved. Areas of fitness are the mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and sit and reach for flexibility, bench press and squats . Some students seem to forget clothes , feel sick , choose not to participate or show up late. These things hurt their grade!
3rd Hour P.E- Students are doing the same Fitness Report as Advance P.E minus the squat and bench press. I just try to keep students active, but I have a few students who refuse to participate and it is hurting their grade! Please check your childs grade on parent connect! Students will finish testing on push-ups and start testing on sit-ups. We do these everyday as are warm-up so it not a shock! The mile run last week went real well.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Week of October 3-7
General Shop- Students are doing agrea job! They are working on their side raised panels getting them glued and sanded. Once sanded the panels need to be cut to size and routered to form a raised panel.
Advance Shop-Students are working on their projects and for the most part everyone is doing a good job. However, some students are still not on task with a project, while others are using shop time to do homework! This hurts the grade
Advance P.E- Students need to get dressed an on the floor by 10:20! Some students know this ,but still linger in the lockeroom. Please remember each day is worth 20 points. Being on time, dressed and particpation is how students get their points. Also, to hold students accountable for lifting each student gets a set of sheets on Monday that need to done by Friday. Filled out neat and complete.This for an extra 20 points a week.
P.E.- Students need to be active! They need to participate in warm-up exercises and that days activity or lose points!
For all classes students get a daily grade that adds up to a weekly grade! Please check your students grade each week! A poor grade is usually the result of no work, participation, tardies etc !
Advance Shop-Students are working on their projects and for the most part everyone is doing a good job. However, some students are still not on task with a project, while others are using shop time to do homework! This hurts the grade
Advance P.E- Students need to get dressed an on the floor by 10:20! Some students know this ,but still linger in the lockeroom. Please remember each day is worth 20 points. Being on time, dressed and particpation is how students get their points. Also, to hold students accountable for lifting each student gets a set of sheets on Monday that need to done by Friday. Filled out neat and complete.This for an extra 20 points a week.
P.E.- Students need to be active! They need to participate in warm-up exercises and that days activity or lose points!
For all classes students get a daily grade that adds up to a weekly grade! Please check your students grade each week! A poor grade is usually the result of no work, participation, tardies etc !
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