Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday, March 21 (D-Day)

Science: Presented alarm projects, there are so many wonderful and creative circuits! We will spend the remainder of the week reviewing for Friday's test on the electricity unit.

Geometry: 10.2 notes (circle measurements). 10.2 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Thursday, March 24. Chapter 4 test will be Thursday, March 31. If students will be absent on Thursday they should take the test before spring break!

Pre-Algebra: We did a review today. No homework.

Art 7/8: "Round Robin Picasso" continued.

Advanced Art: Students have completed collages. They had the choice of red, blue, green, or purple paint. They are now mixing tints and shades of their chosen color to create a "monochromatic" painting!
 
Technology: Mrs. Weiss joined us today to introduce the new scheduling system for the High School. Tonight is the parent meeting at the High School at 7:00 pm. Next "D" day (Tuesday, March 28th) we will be logging in to the Student system and scheduling your students for their entrance into Berkley High! The due date for the "Investigate" portion of the Family Budget Project was set for next week...with March Miracles and High School Scheduling the due date will now be the week we return from Break (April 11th-17th).

Algebra: Passed back Chapter 8 tests and discussed. Started chapter 9. Homework: finish problems from the notes

Social Studies: Students discussed 12.1 guided notes and worked on 12.2 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 12.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.

LA - Students worked on their literary essay. The final draft is due either Thursday 3/24 or Friday 3/25. Please remember that students can dress up as a soc (preppy) or a greaser on Wed 3/23 (hours 2,4,6) to celebrate "The Outsiders." 3rd hour will watch the movie on 3/28 and they should dress up as well.
HW - working on their papers. A.R. quizzes can be taken from home on the Outsiders quiz or they can take it in school but it is due by 3/31.