Today is the last day of school for 8th graders, so this will be the last blog posting! Don't forget that the 8th grade dance is tonight from 7:00-9:00, the spirit trip to the pool is Monday 12:15-3:00 and graduation is Tuesday evening. IT'S BEEN A GREAT YEAR!
Science: Learned about optical illusions, sensation and perception.
Geometry: Had our breakfast party, thanks everyone for their contribution!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, completed a year end review, discussed historic interpretation and concluded a video on the Boston Massacre in class. No homework.
Algebra: Finished Finals!
Art 7/8 grade : Students had final sketchbook check today and 8th graders turned in their textile weavings.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings turned in yesterday. They have been graded and returned to the students.
Technology - Students completed their Family Budgets and were given their Design folders back....Wooohooo!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday, June 9 (E-Day)
Science: Eye Dissection!
Geometry: Practiced factoring binomials and trinomials. Breakfast party tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students turned in final homework folders, books and concluded a discussion of historical interpretation in class. No homework. Current event discussion "F" day-tomorrow.
Geometry: Practiced factoring binomials and trinomials. Breakfast party tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students turned in final homework folders, books and concluded a discussion of historical interpretation in class. No homework. Current event discussion "F" day-tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday, June 8 (D Day)
Please see Monday's post for information regarding Friday's 8th grade dance!
Science: Demonstrated the eye dissection and continued working on the eye packets. Eye packet is due tomorrow after the dissection (4th hour is due on Friday). Textbooks/Discs must be turned in tomorrow!
Geometry: The Internet/Facebook/Texting Safety assembly ran for most of 2nd hour. Planned the Geometry party for Friday. Textbooks must be turned in by Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, read 19.4 and began to work on notes for 19.4 in class. Homework is to complete 19.4. Homework folders and textbooks are due tomorrow.
Spanish: Spanish I students must turn in their textbooks this Friday or they will be charged for their book. Your final is this Thursday and Friday. Spanish 8 student: your Hispanic person project is due this Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We started our final exam. We will finish tomorrow.
Technology - For all but 2nd hour "the party's over"! Hoping that the last few projects are in before Friday. Many students were in working at lunch yet I still have quite a few "ungraded" projects in the grade book.
Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and a great High School experience.
Science: Demonstrated the eye dissection and continued working on the eye packets. Eye packet is due tomorrow after the dissection (4th hour is due on Friday). Textbooks/Discs must be turned in tomorrow!
Geometry: The Internet/Facebook/Texting Safety assembly ran for most of 2nd hour. Planned the Geometry party for Friday. Textbooks must be turned in by Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, read 19.4 and began to work on notes for 19.4 in class. Homework is to complete 19.4. Homework folders and textbooks are due tomorrow.
Spanish: Spanish I students must turn in their textbooks this Friday or they will be charged for their book. Your final is this Thursday and Friday. Spanish 8 student: your Hispanic person project is due this Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We started our final exam. We will finish tomorrow.
Technology - For all but 2nd hour "the party's over"! Hoping that the last few projects are in before Friday. Many students were in working at lunch yet I still have quite a few "ungraded" projects in the grade book.
Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and a great High School experience.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tuesday, June 7 (C-Day)
See yesterday's post for handouts and information regarding Friday's 8th grade dance!
Science: Began our study of the eye with activities demonstrating depth perception and the blind spot. We also viewed several optical illusions and discussed the difference between sensation and perception. Students started working on the "Eye Packet" to start familiarizing themselves with the parts of the eye. The dissection is Thursday.
Algebra: 5th hour final starts tomorrow!
Technology - Students are finishing up their Family Budget Presentations....hoping students understand the urgency, as tomorrow is the last day of Tech!
Pre-Algebra: We did a final review for our final exam. Final exam is tomorrow June 8th and June 9th.
Spanish: Spanish I final on June 9 and 10. Spanish 8 need to turn in the famous Hispanic person project on June 9. Spanish I students must return their Spanish textbooks (both their at home copies and any they have borrowed from my room) by this Friday, or they will be charged for the book.
Science: Began our study of the eye with activities demonstrating depth perception and the blind spot. We also viewed several optical illusions and discussed the difference between sensation and perception. Students started working on the "Eye Packet" to start familiarizing themselves with the parts of the eye. The dissection is Thursday.
Algebra: 5th hour final starts tomorrow!
Technology - Students are finishing up their Family Budget Presentations....hoping students understand the urgency, as tomorrow is the last day of Tech!
Pre-Algebra: We did a final review for our final exam. Final exam is tomorrow June 8th and June 9th.
Spanish: Spanish I final on June 9 and 10. Spanish 8 need to turn in the famous Hispanic person project on June 9. Spanish I students must return their Spanish textbooks (both their at home copies and any they have borrowed from my room) by this Friday, or they will be charged for the book.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Monday, June 6 (B-Day)
The 8th Grade dance is Friday, June 10 7:00-9:00.
Pre-Algebra: Students worked on review for the final exam. We started to practice together. Final exam is June 8th and 9th.
Science: Took the final exam.
Geometry: Went over the final exam and continued reviewing algebra.
Social Studies: Students checked 19.2 guided reading, were introduced to 19.3 and began work on 19.3 section assessment. 19.3 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events are due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Final Exam!! 2nd and 4th hour (June 9, 10) 5th hour (June 8, 9) Good luck studying!
LA - Student's wrote a letter to themselves (rough draft) talking about their experience at Norup and what they think they will be doing when they graduate high school. They will write the final copy on Wednesday. They will be provided with nice stationary and an envelope to put their home address on it. I plan to try and get to their graduation in 2015! (HOLY MOLY!) and pass out their letters to them. If I am unable to attend, or miss them, I will send the letter to their house. I also gave the student's my personal e-mail just in case they move and I can send it to the correct address. I also told them my e-mail can be used to keep in touch and if they need help with anything. The students found out today that I will unfortunately not be returning to NIS next year and how much I loved being around them and how much they will be missed. :-( HW - none.
Pre-Algebra: Students worked on review for the final exam. We started to practice together. Final exam is June 8th and 9th.
Science: Took the final exam.
Geometry: Went over the final exam and continued reviewing algebra.
Social Studies: Students checked 19.2 guided reading, were introduced to 19.3 and began work on 19.3 section assessment. 19.3 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events are due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Final Exam!! 2nd and 4th hour (June 9, 10) 5th hour (June 8, 9) Good luck studying!
LA - Student's wrote a letter to themselves (rough draft) talking about their experience at Norup and what they think they will be doing when they graduate high school. They will write the final copy on Wednesday. They will be provided with nice stationary and an envelope to put their home address on it. I plan to try and get to their graduation in 2015! (HOLY MOLY!) and pass out their letters to them. If I am unable to attend, or miss them, I will send the letter to their house. I also gave the student's my personal e-mail just in case they move and I can send it to the correct address. I also told them my e-mail can be used to keep in touch and if they need help with anything. The students found out today that I will unfortunately not be returning to NIS next year and how much I loved being around them and how much they will be missed. :-( HW - none.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday, June 3 (A-Day)
Science: Went over the final exam review. Final exam is on Monday.
Geometry: Began our review of Algebra by practicing simplifying radical and rational expressions. Students LOVED doing this!
Spanish I final on June 9 and 10. Study guides have been passed out in class. Extra ones are outside class room in red folder. Check my blog for the answers to the 30 oral questions that you must know how to answer http://www.sraroth.blogspot.com/
Art 7/8: Students continue to work on their weavings. A variety of weaving items have been incorporated including: dryer lint, yarn, ribbon, tin foil, raffia, rubber bands, beads etc. Students are required to bring hangers from home.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue to work on floral still life. They are stunning! They are using canvasette and acrylic paints.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, reviewed 19.1, were introduced to 19.2 and began work on 19.2 guided reading. 19.2 guided reading is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our final. Final Exam is on June 8th and 9th.
Algebra: We have started the review! Their homework this weekend is to do a practice exam (they have it, but I have also attached a copy). It is due on Monday. It will give them a good idea of what they need to study. 5th hour exam starts next Wednesday. 2nd and 4th hour exam starts next Thursday. I gave back all of their previous tests to look over this weekend. They MUST, MUST, MUST, bring them back Monday.
Geometry: Began our review of Algebra by practicing simplifying radical and rational expressions. Students LOVED doing this!
Spanish I final on June 9 and 10. Study guides have been passed out in class. Extra ones are outside class room in red folder. Check my blog for the answers to the 30 oral questions that you must know how to answer http://www.sraroth.blogspot.com/
Art 7/8: Students continue to work on their weavings. A variety of weaving items have been incorporated including: dryer lint, yarn, ribbon, tin foil, raffia, rubber bands, beads etc. Students are required to bring hangers from home.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue to work on floral still life. They are stunning! They are using canvasette and acrylic paints.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, reviewed 19.1, were introduced to 19.2 and began work on 19.2 guided reading. 19.2 guided reading is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our final. Final Exam is on June 8th and 9th.
Algebra: We have started the review! Their homework this weekend is to do a practice exam (they have it, but I have also attached a copy). It is due on Monday. It will give them a good idea of what they need to study. 5th hour exam starts next Wednesday. 2nd and 4th hour exam starts next Thursday. I gave back all of their previous tests to look over this weekend. They MUST, MUST, MUST, bring them back Monday.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Thursday, June 2 (F-Day)
Science: Optics investigation and reviewing for the final exam. Final review questions are due tomorrow. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Took the final exam.
Spanish: To all Spanish students: Please make sure to check my Spanish blog every day that you have a Spanish class, and the day before you have Spanish. I post all of my notes and study guides on my blog, and use it to leave information on what we have done or you need to do. A link to the Spanish blog can be found on the right of this page. The Spanish I final exam will be on June 9 and June 10.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and were introduced to the Progressive Era in class today. 19.1 section assessment is due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Geometry: Took the final exam.
Spanish: To all Spanish students: Please make sure to check my Spanish blog every day that you have a Spanish class, and the day before you have Spanish. I post all of my notes and study guides on my blog, and use it to leave information on what we have done or you need to do. A link to the Spanish blog can be found on the right of this page. The Spanish I final exam will be on June 9 and June 10.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and were introduced to the Progressive Era in class today. 19.1 section assessment is due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wednesday, June 1
Science: Played final review jeapordy. Final review questions are due on Friday. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Worked on formula sheets for the final exam. Final exam is tomorrow!
Humanities: Students reviewed 18.3, discussed current events and were introduced to 19.1 in class. Homework is to complete 19.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - we are finishing up the movie "Charly." Students also worked on their paper's during the movie, typing etc. All makeup and quiz retakes are due tomorrow otherwise the grade stays as is. The paper is due tomorrow. If I don't get the rest of them by then points will be deducted for every day that it is late. HW - paper and quiz.
Pre-Algebra: We started to work on real-world percent problems. No homework.
Geometry: Worked on formula sheets for the final exam. Final exam is tomorrow!
Humanities: Students reviewed 18.3, discussed current events and were introduced to 19.1 in class. Homework is to complete 19.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - we are finishing up the movie "Charly." Students also worked on their paper's during the movie, typing etc. All makeup and quiz retakes are due tomorrow otherwise the grade stays as is. The paper is due tomorrow. If I don't get the rest of them by then points will be deducted for every day that it is late. HW - paper and quiz.
Pre-Algebra: We started to work on real-world percent problems. No homework.
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