Week of October 4, 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 also not be accepted unless it is

specified.

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

because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy, crossed out or

illegible will not be accepted.

E. Book Tests will be given next 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, but not the book. 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 must pay for it.

F.The children should wear their school uniforms tomorrow since there will be

no gym or computer classes this week.

G.Test papers will be sent home on Wednesday of this week. Please sign each

paper and return them and folder by Friday.

H. Progress Reports will be distributed on Thursday. If you do not receive one,

please contact the school office.

I. ITBS testing begins next 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- 10/4/10 (Test on Friday, 10/8/10)

1. anticipation- hope; looking forward to something

2. competitive- the desire to succeed or win

3. emerge- to come out

4. inscription- words written or carved on something

5. predicament- problem; a bad or difficult situation

5th Grade Reading- 10/4/10

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_241ghctrscg

Homework:Book Test Tuesday,10/12 Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

10/4- Vocabulary in Action Book- pg. 10 Write the meaning of each boldfaced word. Do on looseleaf. Due tomorrow 10/5

10/6- Vocabulary in Action Book- p. 12 Tell the Story. Write the story and fill in the missing words. Do on looseleaf. Due tomorrow 10/7

6th Grade Reading- 10/4/10

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_242cxwfmxcf

Homework:Book Test- 10/13/10 Witch of Blackbird Pond

10/4 Vocabulary in Action Book- pg. 12 Write the meaning of each boldfaced word. Do on looseleaf. Due tomorrow 10/5

10/6 Vocabulary in Action Book- p. 19 Tell the Story. Write the story and fill in the missing words. Do on looseleaf. Due Friday 10/8

7^th Grade Reading 10/4/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_243cqc6mzvr

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

10/4 Vocabulary in Action Book- pg. 12 Write the meaning of each boldfaced word. Do on looseleaf. Due tomorrow 10/5

10/6 Vocabulary in Action Book- p. 18 Tell the Story. Write the story and fill in the missing words. Do on looseleaf. Due Friday 10/8

8^th Grade Reading 10/4/10

Lesson Plans:-http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_244c633w7nv

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

10/4 Vocabulary in Action Book- pg. 12 Write the meaning of each boldfaced word. Do on looseleaf. Due tomorrow 10/5

10/6 Vocabulary in Action Book- p. 18 Tell the Story. Write the story and fill in the missing words. Do on looseleaf. Due Friday 10/8

7^th Grade Social Studies 10/4/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_245ddq7mzcr

Homework: use your text and notes

10/4– Read pages 26-33 in the textbook. Complete questions 1-5 on page 33 on looseleaf. Restate the questions in the answers. Due Weds. 10/6.

10/6 Read pgs. 34-39 in the textbook. Complete questions 1-6 on page 39 on looseleaf. Due Friday, 10/8

8^th Grade Social Studies 10/4/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_246hntnphdg

Homework: Use your notes

10/4 Read pgs 436-440 in the textbook. Complete p.440- Section 1 Assessment- Questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Due Weds. 10/6

10/6 Read pgs. 442-445 in the textbook. Complete p. 445- Section 2 Assessment- Questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Due Friday, 10/8

Week of September 27, 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 also not be accepted unless it is specified.

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 because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy, crossed out or illegible will not be accepted.

E. Please check the blog every day in case of changes or updates.

F. Books were distributed two weeks ago for the children to read. Some information for the books will be listed in the Reading NB (such as title, author, etc). Your child will have approximately three weeks to read the book. He/she should take notes while reading the book (write them on loose-leaf, a notebook, or index cards). A test will be given after the completion of each book. Your child will be allowed to use their notes during the test, but not the book. 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 must pay for it.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 9/27/10 (Test on Friday, 10/1/10)

1. elevation- height of the earth’s surface usually expressed in feet or meters above or below sea level.

2. empire- territories and peoples under the control of a powerful nation

3. culture- way of life of a group of people, including their customs, traditions, and values.

4. allies- groups or nations that unite for a special purpose.

5. frontier- farthest unsettled edge of a country

5th Grade Reading- 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_240cp2kncdj

Homework: Book Test on Tues. 10/12

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. Due Tuesday

9/29- Finish reading the story "It Started with Miss Ibbotson". Do page 12 in the Practice Book on LL. Write questions and answers for questions 1-8 and three sentences for 8-10. Remember to write a proper heading. Due Thursday

6th Grade Reading- 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_239dcw9bvdt

Homework: Book Test on Weds. 10/13

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. Due Tuesday

9/29 Reread the story Losers Take All. Do pg. 13 in the Practice Book on LL. For A- questions 1& 2, restate the question in the answer. Draw the chart and complete for 1-2-3. For B - give your opinion and your reasons to support it. The answer should be at least three sentences long. Due Friday

7^th Grade Reading 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_238g87f2tdc

Homework:Book Test on Thurs.10/14

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. (Due Tuesday)

9/29 Skills Practice Book pg. 15 . Write the question /answer for 1-14 on looseleaf. Due on Thursday

8^th Grade Reading 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_23756fcjxgr

Homework:Book Test on Fri. 10/15

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. (Due Tuesday)

9/29 Skills Practice book pg. 11 Do on LL. 1-12 Questions and Answers. Due Thursday. Remember to put a proper heading on your paper.

7^th Grade Social Studies 9/27/10

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_235hjfrbvf5

Homework: use your text and notes

Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1

9/27– Read pgs. 12-15 in the Big Eight Review. Answer Multiple Choice questions 1-10 on page 16, 17 on looseleaf. Write the correct letter and answer (not the question). On pg. 17, do the Constructed Response Questions 1,2,3. Restate the question in the answer. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf and skip a line between each question.(Due on Thursday)

9/30- Remember your topic for National History Day due tomorrow.

8^th Grade Social Studies 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_236ct6sgqg8

Homework: Use your notes

Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1

9/27 Study notes for Test on Friday and hand in the definitions that were due last Friday. (Due Tuesday)

9/30 Study notes for Test Friday. Remember your topic for National History Day.