Homework - Monday, February 13

 Today in class, we worked on our narrative beginning.  The goal for homework is to finish your beginning the best you possibly can.

Homework for Tuesday, February 7

 Homework for tonight (if not finished in class):

-Review essay and make sure it is turned in

-Book Survey (in ELA Google Classroom)

-Grammar Exit Ticket (try your best!)

Day One With Ms. Foreman - Monday, February 6

 Day one is in the books!  What an awesome day we had.  As a reminder, we will continue our study of grammar so we can be the best writers possible.  We will also be doing a lot of reading, so all students need an independent reading book every single day!

No homework tonight except for any math due next week :)

Be good!

While I'm very excited for my baby to arrive, I will miss you guys while I'm gone. Please be good for Ms. Foreman and continue working hard. I will be sure to share pictures and I'll be back before you know it!

Sincerely,
Mr. Brandstrader

Homework for Thursday, February 2nd

1. Read for 20 minutes and take AR quizzes once you have completed a book. First AR check is coming up next week!  
2. No School this Friday (Institute Day)

Homework for Wednesday, February 1st

1. Read for 20 minutes and take AR quizzes once you have completed a book. First AR check is coming up next week!  
2. No School this Friday (Institute Day)

Homework for Tuesday, January 31st

1. Read for 20 minutes and take AR quizzes once you have completed a book. First AR check is coming up next week!  
2. No School this Friday (Institute Day) 

NOTE TO PARENTS

As Ms. Humphrey shared last week (and your students may have shared previously), my wife and I are expecting our 2nd child at the end of the week. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with such kind words and advice. We are very excited and nervous about the road ahead!

While I'm out, I'm thrilled to report that Ms. Lindsey Foreman will be my sub. Lindsey and I first taught together in 2011 in Highland Park, and she was one who encouraged me to apply to Coonley in 2019. Ms. Foreman has been in the classroom over the past few weeks and we have been meeting regularly to ensure a smooth transition when I begin my leave. I think Ms. Foreman is the perfect fit for this group of students, and will give the students a taste of what middle school will be like next year. 

I will be checking my email periodically while on leave, so all important information and time-sensitive classroom communication should be sent to Ms. Foreman (lsforeman@cps.edu) when my leave begins (Ms. Foreman or I will send another email when that transition occurs). 

Thank you again for all of your support and kindness! It feels wonderful to be so supported by this wonderful group of students and parents. 

Homework for Monday, January 30th

1.  Read for 20 minutes and take AR quizzes once you have completed a book
2. ** Students who did not finish the Social Studies Check-In DO NOT have to finish it this weekend. We will be working on it together in class on Monday. 

Thank you to everyone who reached out regarding the impending arrival of Baby Brandstrader #2! We're very excited/nervous but really appreciated all the love and warmth we've received.