Week of November 29, 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. Please remember to read the school blog!

G. The children will receive a Map of the Month today. Please make sure it is completed by December 15.

H. December Calendars will be distributed today.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words- Week 3: Test Friday, 12/3

1. census- A count of people or things

2. classify- to arrange in groups

3. comedian- a funny person, particularly a performer who tells jokes and does funny jokes

4. senses- the basic ways of experiencing things and feeling things- seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching

5. tragedy- a great misfortune

5th Grade Reading- 11/29/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_296fg3kk5h3

Homework: The Indian and the Cupboard read Chapters 4& 5 by Weds. 12/8.

Quiz on Weds. 12/1 on Chapters 1, 2, 3

Mon.,11/29- HW due Weds. 12/1: Vocabulary in Action pgs.21, 22 Group A- write the word, definition of each word, and the sentences in the back of the Reading NB in the Vocabulary in Action section. When writing the sentences, add the word on the line.

Weds.,12/1- HW due Friday, 12/3: Vocabulary in Action p. 22. Complete Tell the Story on looseleaf. Write everything out.

6th Grade Reading- 11/29/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_295gk874qgp

Homework: Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh- read Chapters 26- 28 (finish the book). Book Test on Tues. 12/7.

Quiz Weds, 12/1- Rats of Nimh, chapters 17-25

Mon.,11/29- HW due Weds. 12/1: Vocabulary in Action pgs.23, 24 Basic Words 1-20 write the word, definition of each word, and the sentences in the back of the Reading NB in the Vocabulary in Action section. When writing the sentences, add the word on the line.

Weds.,12/1- HW due Friday, 12/3: Vocabulary in Action p. 25. Synonyms 1-15. Write everything out on looseleaf.

7^th Grade Reading 11/29/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_294dx37txfh

Homework: A Summer to Die- read chapters 3&4 by Weds.12/8

Quiz Weds. 12/1 on Chapters 1&2

Mon.,11/29- HW due Weds. 12/1: Vocabulary in Action pgs.23, 24 Basic Words 1-20 write the word, definition of each word, and the sentences in the back of the Reading NB in the Vocabulary in Action section. When writing the sentences, add the word on the line.

Weds.,12/1- HW due Friday, 12/3: Vocabulary in Action p. 25. Synonyms 1-15. Write everything out on looseleaf.

8^th Grade Reading 11/29/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_293g67c8zdm

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin will be handed out on Weds. 12/1. Chapters 1-3 should be read by Weds. 12/8

Book Test on The Witch of Blackbird Pond Weds. 12/1

Mon.,11/29- HW due Thurs. 12/2: Vocabulary in Action pgs.23, 24 Basic Words 1-20 write the word, definition of each word, and the sentences in the back of the Reading NB in the Vocabulary in Action section. When writing the sentences, add the word on the line.

Weds.,12/1- HW due Friday, 12/3: Vocabulary in Action p. 25. Synonyms 1-15. Write everything out on looseleaf.

7^th Grade Social Studies 11/29/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_298qqq6d9cx

Homework: use your text and notes

Mon.,11/29 Test on Weds.12/1 Chapter 4- Study notes and text.

Weds.,12/1 due on Friday, 12/3: Read pgs 92-96. Complete the Chapter Checkup on pg. 96 Questions 1-5 on Looseleaf. Restate the question in the answer.

8^th Grade Social Studies 11/29 /10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_297d3s6hzgn

Homework: Use your notes and text

Mon.,11/29 Start working on the map of the month

Tues.,11/30 due on Friday,12/3:Read pgs.476-480. Complete Section 4 Assessment p. 480 Questions 1-5 on Looseleaf. Restate the question in the answer.

***Test on Chapter 16- Tuesday, 12/7 Study notes and text

Week of November 22, 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. Please remember to read the school blog!

G. The fifth grade will be organizing the Thanksgiving Mass on Weds. 11/24 at 9:00. All parents are invited to attend.

H. Please remember canned food for the poor

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words- Week 3: Test Friday, 12/3

1. census- A count of people or things

2. classify- to arrange in groups

3. comedian- a funny person, particularly a performer who tells jokes and does funny things

4. senses- the basic ways of experiencing things and feeling things- seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching

5. tragedy- a great misfortune

5th Grade Reading- 11/22/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_285dcbngkcj

Homework: The Indian and the Cupboard read Chapters 1, 2, 3 by Weds. 12/1. Quiz on Weds. 12/1

11/22- HW due Weds. 11/24: Practice Book p. 29 Questions 1-8 on looseleaf. Write questions and answers. Read the story An Eye for Reality in your Reading Text.

6th Grade Reading- 11/22/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_287gxnhb9dg

Homework: Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh read Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 by Weds. 12/1. Quiz on Weds. 12/1

Quiz Weds, 11/24- Rats of Nimh, chapters 17-20

11/22 HW due Weds. 11/24: Practice Book p. 31 1-10 on looseleaf. Write questions and answers

7^th Grade Reading 11/22/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_289r6v6kwfc

Homework: Test on The Island of the Blue Dolphin tomorrow, 11/23

*A new book(A Summer to Die) will be handed out on Weds. 11/24 Read Chapters 1 AND 2 by Weds. 12/1. Quiz on 12/1

11/22 HW dues. Weds. 11/24 Skills Practice pg. 22 Questions 1-12 on Looseleaf. Write questions and answers.

8^th Grade Reading 11/22/10

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_290dczsx2c2

Homework: The Witch of Blackbird Pond read Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21(finish the book) by Weds, 12/1)

Book Test on The Witch of Blackbird Pond Weds. 12/1

11/22 HW due on 11/24 Skills Practice p. 22 on LL. Write questions and answers 1-10

Quiz on The Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 14-17 on Weds.11/24

7^th Grade Social Studies 11/22/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_281crjc8jgh

Homework: use your text and notes

11/22 Due on Weds, 11/24 Read pages 86- 89 in the textbook. Complete the chapter checkup on p. 89, questions 1-5 on looseleaf. Restate the question in each answer.

Test next Wednesday, 12/1 on Chapter 5. Study your notes and text.

8^th Grade Social Studies 11/22/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_283fgr4ddmp

Homework: Use your notes and text

11/22 Due on Weds. 11/24 Read pages 472- 475 in textbook. Complete Section 3 Assessment on pg. 475, questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Restate the question in each answer.

Week of November 15, 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. Please remember to read the school blog!

G. Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, 11/18 at 9:00 in the lunchroom

H. Please remember canned food for the poor

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words- Week 2: Test Friday, 11/19

1. acquaint- to make known; to inform; to familiarize

2. clarify- to make clear or easy to understand; to explain

3. scheme- a plan of action; a plot

4. triumphant- victorious; winning; rejoicing for success at a victory

5. uncivilized- savage; remote from settled areas

5th Grade Reading- 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_286hctbktdd

Homework:

11/15 Study for Book Test – Family Under the Bridge on Weds. 11/17. Students can use their book and notes. Notes must be handwritten. Nothing typed or printed.

11/17 HW: Practice Book pg. 26 Questions 1-5 (rewrite each sentence using a synonym for the underlined word. Skip a line between each sentence. Then rewrite the paragraph on the bottom of the page replacing the word big with a synonym each time it appears in the paragraph . The first sentence can remain the same. Do on looseleaf due Friday 11/19

6th Grade Reading- 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_288dsnjxjg5

Homework:Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh (read Chapters 17,18, 19, 20 by Monday, 11/22).

Quiz Weds, 11/17- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Chapters 13,14,15,16,

11/15 HW: due Weds. 11/17- Read and make notes for the chapters due in the Rats of Nimh

11/17 HW: due Friday 11/19

7^th Grade Reading 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_292hcp97kw5

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin read chapters 21-29 (finish the book) by Monday 11/22

Quiz Weds, 11/17- The Island of the Blue Dolphin Chapters 16,17,18,19,20

11/15 Study for Book Quiz on Weds (READ)

11/17 HW: due Friday 11/19

8^th Grade Reading 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_29172m2v3cs

Homework: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (read Chapters 14,15,16,17 by Monday, 11/22)

Quiz Weds, 11/17- Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 10,11,12,13

11/15 Study for Book Quiz on Weds. (READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!)

11/17 HW: due Friday 11/19

7^th Grade Social Studies 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_282hdpxstfr

Homework: use your text and notes

11/15 Due on Friday, 11/19 Read pages 75-81 in text. Complete ques. 1-5 on p. 81. Restate the question in the answer and do on LL.

8^th Grade Social Studies 11/15/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_284fhqx7tkq

Homework: Use your notes and text

11/15 Due on Friday,11/19 Read pages 466-471 in text. Complete Section 2 Assessment 1-5 on looseleaf. Restate the question in the answer.

Week of November 8, 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. Remember to bring canned or boxed food for the poor.

G. Please remember to read the school blog!

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words- Week 1:Test Friday,11/12

1. strive- to make a steady effort; to work or try hard

2. deteriorate- to become worse in quality or value

3. irritate- to provoke impatience or anger; to annoy

4. intention- a plan of action; a purpose

5. security- freedom from danger; a feeling of being safe

5th Grade Reading- 11/8/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_27266q67m83

Homework:The Family Under the Bridge- Book Test Weds, 11/17)

Quiz Weds, 11/10- The Family Under the Bridge Chapters 7, 8,& 9

11/8 Study for Book Quiz and 2 Vocabulary Tests

11/10 Study for Vocabulary Test on Friday, 11/12- Weekly Vocabulary Test (Vocabulary NB)

Vocabulary Test on the first 30 words in the front of the Reading NB Friday,11/12

6th Grade Reading- 11/8/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_278vxnpmgfm

Homework:Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh (read Chapters 13,14,15,16 by Monday, 11/15).

Quiz Weds, 11/10- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Chapters 8,9,10,11,12

11/8 Study for Book Quiz and 2 Vocabulary Tests

11/10 Study for Vocabulary Test on Friday, 11/12- Weekly Vocabulary Test (Vocabulary NB)

Vocabulary Test on the first 30 words in the front of the Reading NB Friday,11/12

7^th Grade Reading 11/8/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_277cxksb2fb

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin (read chapters 16,17,18,19,& 20 by Monday 11/15)

Quiz Weds, 11/10- The Island of the Blue Dolphin Chapters 10,11,12,13,14,&15

11/8 Study for Book Quiz and 2 Vocabulary Tests

11/10 Study for Vocabulary Test on Friday, 11/12- Weekly Vocabulary Test (Vocabulary NB)

Vocabulary Test on the first 30 words in the front of the Reading NB Friday,11/12

8^th Grade Reading 11/8/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_275ft4x2qhj

Homework: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (read Chapters 10,11,12,& 13 by Monday, 11/15)

Quiz Weds, 11/10- Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 6,7,8,& 9

11/8 Study for Book Quiz and 2 Vocabulary Tests

11/10 Study for Vocabulary Test on Friday, 11/12- Weekly Vocabulary Test (Vocabulary NB)

Vocabulary Test on the first 30 words in the front of the Reading NB Friday,11/12

7^th Grade Social Studies 11/8/10

Lesson Plans:

Homework: use your text and notes

11/8 SS Text-Chapter 4- Read pgs. 68-74. Complete Checkup pg. 74- Ques. 1-5 on looseleaf. Restate the question. Due on Fri. 11/12

8^th Grade Social Studies 11/8/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_273gtqhjnf2

Homework: Use your notes and text

11/8 SS Text- Chapter 16 Read pgs. 460-465. Complete Section 1 Assessment p. 465- Questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Restate the question. Due on Fri. 11/12