Week of November 1, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads are unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why it is not complete. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not that you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

E. Test papers will be sent home this week for you to look over and sign. Please look for them in your child’s HW folder.

F. Friday, 11/5 – 12:00 dismissal due to a Faculty Meeting

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

First Quarter Word Wall Test – Thursday, 11/4

The children will need to study all the words in their Vocabulary Notebooks (weekly words given by each teacher for the last seven weeks). There are 140 words in all. If your child is missing words, please have them copy them from a friend, so they will be able to study. No new words will be given this week.

5th Grade Reading- 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_280dqdf4khb

Homework:The Family Under the Bridge (read Chapters 7,8,9 by Weds, 11/10)

Quiz Weds, 11/3- The Family Under the Bridge- Chapters 4,5,&6

Vocabulary Test Thursday,11/4 - On all words from September (140 words)

6th Grade Reading- 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_271cbshkmph

Homework: Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh (read Chapters 8,9,10,11,12 by Monday, 11/8).

Quiz Weds, 11/3- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Chapters 4,5,6,&7

Vocabulary Test Thursday,11/4 - On all words from September (140 words)

7^th Grade Reading 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_270gzdrs9dn

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin (read chapters 10,11,12,13,14,15 by Monday 11/8)

Quiz Weds, 11/3- The Island of the Blue Dolphin Chapters 6,7,8,&9

Vocabulary Test Thursday,11/4 - On all words from September (140 words)

8^th Grade Reading 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_269dctd79cq

Homework: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (read Chapters 6,7,8,9 by Monday, 11/8)

Quiz Weds, 11/3- Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 3,4,& 5

Vocabulary Test Thursday,11/4 - On all words from September (140 words)

7^th Grade Social Studies 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_266c94gs3hh

Homework: study your text and notes

11/3,Weds.- Process Paper due- 500 words due (see below for format)

11/4,Thurs.- Test on Chapter 3

8^th Grade Social Studies 11/1/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_267gz5mvxfx

Homework: study your notes and text

11/3,Weds- Process Paper due- 500 words (see below for format)

11/4, Thurs- Test on Chapter 15

Process Paper

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A process paper is a description of no more than 500 words explaining how you conducted your research and created and developed your entry. You must conclude your description with an explanation of the relationship of your topic to the contest theme. A title page is required as the first page of written material in every category. Your title page must include only the title of your entry, your name(s) and the contest division and category in which you are entered. Do not include your age, grade or school name. The first section should explain how you chose your topic. The second section should explain how you conducted your research. The third section should explain how you selected your presentation category and created your project. The fourth section should explain how your project relates to the NHD theme.

Week of October 25, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads are unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why it is not complete. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not that you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

E. New books were distributed last week. Please make sure that your child reads a chapter a day and more on the weekend. It is also important that your child takes notes as he/she is reading the book. Printing notes or summaries from the internet defeats the purpose of reading a book to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and imagination. Plus reading summaries from the internet and not reading the book itself will not help your child to pass the test. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child will be responsible to replace it or pay to replace it.

F. Test papers will be sent home this week for you to look over and sign. Please look for them in your child’s HW folder.

G. Friday, 10/29 is a regular school day. The children should wear their uniforms and bring all of their work. No costumes =-{

H. Book Fair this week!

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 10/25/10 (Test on Friday, 10/29/10)

1. abolish- to do away with or put an end to

2. astonish- to surprise greatly, amaze

3. conclude- to make decisions or opinions by reasoning

4. prediction- something told beforehand

5. treaty- a written, formal agreement between countries

5th Grade Reading- 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_265dr9j35dv

Homework:The Family Under the Bridge (read Chapters 4,5,6 by Monday, 11/01)

10/25 Due Weds, 10/27- Practice Book p. 20 Questions 1-10. Write questions and answers on looseleaf. Remember to skip a line and put a heading.

10/27 Due Friday, 10/29- Practice Book p. 22 Questions 1-10. Write out sentences on looseleaf and add the correct number sequence. Remember to skip a line and put a heading.

6th Grade Reading- 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_264fbc26bc2

Homework:Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh (read Chapters 4,5,6,7 by Monday, 11/1).

10/25 Due Weds, 10/27- Aim Higher read pgs. 98-100 From Trash to Treasure. Answer questions 1-10 0n pgs 101-102. Write the question and answer and skip a line between each number. Do on looseleaf and remember a heading.

10/27 Due Friday, 10/29- Aim Higher pgs. 117-118.Answer all questions A-D. Write the question and answer and skip a line between each number. Do on looseleaf and remember a heading. Number from 1-8.

7^th Grade Reading 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_261c5r42cgb

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin (read chapters 6,7,8,9 by Monday 11/1)

10/25 Due Weds, 10/27- Vocabulary Connections p. 8 Dictionary Skills 1-10 put in alphabetical order and then write each meaning. Antonyms 1-6. Write everything out on looseleaf. Remember to skip a line and write a heading, including your last name.

10/27 Due Friday, 10/29- Vocabulary Connections- read Earth Shine on pgs. 12,13. Answer questions 1-10 on p. 14. Write everything out on looseleaf. Remember to skip a line and write a heading, including your last name.

8^th Grade Reading 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_260dt6jm2gg

Homework:The Witch of Blackbird Pond (read Chapters 3,4,5 by Monday, 11/1)

10/25 Vocabulary Connections p.8 1-5 and p.9 1-10. Write everything out on looseleaf. Remember to skip a line and write your heading. Due Weds, 10/27

10/27 Vocabulary Connections- read pages 12,13. Complete 1-10 on p. 14.Write everything out on looseleaf. Remember to skip a line and write your heading. Due Friday, 10/29

7^th Grade Social Studies 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_263dxd52hc5

Homework: use your text and notes. Open Book Quiz on Thursday 10/28

10/25 Due Thurs, 10/28- Textbook pg. 58 Questions 1-5 on looseleaf. Skip a line between each question.

10/27 Work on Map of the Month (due Friday, 10/29) and the Process Paper for the History Day Project (due Weds. 11/3).

8^th Grade Social Studies 10/25/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_262g5q96zfc

Homework: Open Book Test on Thursday 10/28

10/25 Due Thurs, 10/28- p. 458 on looseleaf Reviewing Key Terms (10) define each term fully. Skip a line between each definition.

10/27 Work on Map of the Month (due Friday, 10/29) and the Process Paper for the History Day Project (due Weds. 11/3).

Week of October 18, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads are unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why it is not complete. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not that you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

E. New books will be distributed this week. Please make sure that your child reads a chapter a day and more on the weekend. It is also important that your child takes notes as he/she is reading the book. Printing notes or summaries from the Internet defeats the purpose of reading a book to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and imagination. Plus reading summaries from the Internet and not reading the book itself will not help your child to pass the test. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child will be responsible to replace it or pay to replace it.

F. Test papers will be sent home this week for you to look over and sign. Please look for them in your child’s HW folder.

G. ITBS testing continues this week. Please make sure that your child has at least three #2 sharpened pencils with clean erasers each day until testing is over.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 10/18/10 (Test on Friday, 10/22/10)

1. compliment- an admiring remark said about a person or thing

2. compassion- pity, sympathy

3. distract- to draw away one’s attention to a different object or

in many directions at once.

4. perilous- dangerous

5. sanity- soundness of mind or mental health

5th Grade Reading- 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_257hnt4wgcj

Homework: New book- The Family Under the Bridge (read Chapters 1,2,3, by Monday, 10/25)

10/18- Vocabulary in Action- p. 15 Synonyms Part 2. Write everything out on looseleaf. due Weds, 10/20

10/20- Reading Practice Book pg. 15, questions 1-5 on looseleaf. restate the question in the answer. Skip a line between each sentence. Remember your heading. Due Friday, 10/22

6th Grade Reading- 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_256tn5p4gd2

Homework: New book-Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh (read Chapters 1,2,3 by Monday, 10/25)

10/18 Vocabulary in Action pgs. 16,17 Antonyms 1-10 Write everything out on looseleaf. Due Weds, 10/20

10/20 Aim Higher- Read pages 38-40. On looseleaf complete the questions on page 41 (Exercises A 1-4 and B). Due Friday, 10/22

7^th Grade Reading 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_258dmggwsd9

Homework: New book- The Island of the Blue Dolphin (read chapters 1-5 by Monday 10/25)

10/18 Vocabulary in Action pgs. 16,17 Antonyms 1-10 Write everything out on looseleaf. Due Weds, 10/20

10/20 Vocabulary Connections- Read the story "Dancing Across Time" on pg. 6. Complete questions 1-10 pg.7 on looseleaf. Write everything out. Due Friday, 10/22

8^th Grade Reading 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_259fwrkdxg2

Homework: New book- The Witch of Blackbird Pond (read Chapters 1 and 2 by Monday, 10/25)

10/18 Vocabulary in Action pgs. 16,17 Antonyms 1-10 and Suffixes 1-6. Write all sentences out on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence. Due Weds, 10/20

10/20 Vocabulary Connections - read "A Bridge to America" on p. 6. Complete questions 1-10 p. 7 on looseleaf. Write everything out. Due Friday, 10/22

7^th Grade Social Studies 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_254dkvvc3g4

Homework: use your text and notes

10/18 Study for Chapter 2 Test tomorrow. Study the Questions on pgs. 29, 33, &39, your notes, and the Chapter Review.

10/20 Work on Map of the Month (due Friday, 10/29) and the Process Paper for the History Day Project (due Weds. 11/3- 500 words-see www.NHD.org for information)

8^th Grade Social Studies 10/18/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_255hfnd84df

Homework: Use your notes and text

10/18 SS Text- read pgs. 453-457. Due Section 4 Assessment on pg. 457 Questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Due Thurs. 10/21

10/20 Work on Map of the Month (due Friday, 10/29) and the Process Paper for the History Day Project (due Weds. 11/3- 500 words-see www.NHD.org for information)

Week of October 11, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads are unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why it is not complete. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not that you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

E. Book Tests will be given this week on your child’s assigned book. Please check the date below for the correct date. Your child will be allowed to use their notes during the test. The book must be returned on the day of the test. A new book will not be given to your child until the previous one is returned. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child is responsible to replace it or pay to replace it.

F. Some students have still not returned test papers sent home last week to be

signed. If they are not returned with a signature by Wednesday, I will replace the grade with a zero. Please check the blue assignment book for a note if your child did not return tests to me. More tests will be sent home this week to sign. Please look for them in the HW folder.

G. ITBS testing begins this week. Please make sure that your child has at least three #2 sharpened pencils with clean erasers each day until testing is over.

H. Friday is an 11:30 dismissal due to a Faculty Conference

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 10/11/10 (Test on Friday, 10/15/10)

1. ambition- a desire to achieve a goal; longing for a position of power

2. debris- scattered fragments; ruins; garbage

3. ineffective- not producing the intended effect; incapable

4. pneumonia- a serious lung infection that can cause lung inflammation,

high fever, and difficulty breathing.

5. temptation- something one strongly wants, but maybe shouldn’t have.

5th Grade Reading- 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_251c6bsg8f2

Homework: Book Test on Tuesday- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

10/12- Vocabulary in Action pg. 13 Tell the Story. Write the whole story and underline the answers. Do on looseleaf. Due Thursday, 10/14

6th Grade Reading- 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_250g925prcs

Homework:Book Test on Thursday- The Witch of Blackbird Pond

10/12 Vocabulary in Action pgs.15 and 16- Synonyms 1-15. Write everything out and underline the answer. Skip a line between each question. Do on looseleaf.Due Thursday- 10/14

7^th Grade Reading 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_249mqxm42g7

Homework: Book Test- Thursday, 10/14 Wrinkle in Time

10/12 Vocabulary in Action pgs. 15,16- Synonyms 1-15. Write out each sentence and underline the correct answer. Skip a line between each question. Do on looseleaf. Due Thursday, 10/14

8^th Grade Reading 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_248hgwdhfhf

Homework:Book Test Friday,10/15 Flowers for Algernon

10/12

Vocabulary in Action pgs.15 and 16- Synonyms 1-15. Write everything out and underline the answer. Skip a line between each question. Do on looseleaf.Due Thursday- 10/14

7^th Grade Social Studies 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_253g5v5g3ds

Homework:

Map of the Month due on Friday, 10/29; Process Paper for National History Day due Weds. 11/3 (500 words-see www.NHD.org for information)

10/12 Chapter 2 Review p.41-Vocabulary Review 1-10. Follow the directions carefully. Use your text and notes to answer the questions. Write each statement out and skip a line between them. Make sure to write your full heading and no pencil‼‼‼! Do on looseleaf. Due on Thurs. 10/14. There will be a test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday.

8^th Grade Social Studies 10/11/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_252cpt2r2df

Homework:

Map of the Month due on Friday. 10/29; Process Paper for National History Day due Weds. 11/3 (500 words-see www.NHD.org for information)

10/12 Read pgs.446-452 in your text. Section 3 Assessment Questions 1-5 pg. 452. Restate each question in the answer. In Question 1, identify each person in detail (who they are and why are they important?). Skip a line between each sentence. Make sure to write your full heading and no pencil‼‼‼! Do on looseleaf. Due Thurs. 10/14