Thursday, March 29

Humanities: Students checked 14.2, were introduced to 14.3 and began to work on 14.3 in class. The only homework is to finish 14.3 (hopefully you had time to do this in class). Have a wonderful break.

Geometry: Went over the 11.4 worksheet and took a quiz on 11.1-11.4. Homework is to complete the 11.5 notes.

Science: Period & Frequency homework was returned and discussed. Jigsaw notes on pages 434-437. No homework!

Spanish I: Retakes of 2.3 quiz can be taken any day after spring break. The 2.3 exam will be after spring break on Wednesday, April 11th. don't forget to study your writing practice over break, and remember that the answers are on my blog in case you lose your sheet. http://www.sraroth.blogspot.com/

Pre-Algebra: We did scale drawings of candy bars.  No homework.

Algebra (Graham): Review day. Worksheet on factoring due on the Monday we return from break.

Technology (Graham): Design Folders were due today.

ELA: We finished watching "To Kill a Mockingbird" the movie. The kids were a little upset at the deletion of some scenes and of some characters. It was neat to hear their response to Robert Duvall as Arthur "Boo" Radley. Talk to your student about this amazing classic, it is something you share now, and if you didn't read it in school I would be more than happy to lend you a copy to you can read it now. TKM final projects are due Friday, April 13th.

Tech: Students are working diligently on Family Budget projects. We will begin presenting on Wednesday, April 11th.

Science: Investigation 20-A (characteristics of waves) was completed in class today. Lab corrections are due tomorrow if students want them to make it on the 3rd card marking period report card.

Geometry: Went over the 11.3 homework and 11.4 notes (Arc lengths). Homework is the 11.4 worksheet, 11.1-11.4 quiz tomorrow.

Algebra (Graham): Review of factoring day. Assignment homework 9.6-9.8 due the Monday we return from break.

Technology (Graham): Design Folder due tomorrow.

ELA: Students handed in their TKM novel packets, this was entered as a Test or Summative Assessment. We continued through our viewing and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird the movie. The students are doing a great job of picking out the differences between the book and the movie. TKM final projects are due April 13th, we will have a day or two of work days when we return from break, but don't depend on those days.

Tech: Another work day on our Family Budget project.

Pre-Algebra: Quiz today. No homework.

Spanish I: Exercises 1,2,3,& 4 pgs 164-165 are due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students checked 14.1, discussed 14.2, shared current events and began to work on 14.2 free choice in class. 14.2 free choice is homework.

Tuesday, March 27

Humanities: Students reviewed big ideas for chapter 13, checked 13.4 and began to work on notes for 14.1 in class. 14.1 notes and current events are due tomorrow.

Geometry: Went over 11.2 homework and 11.3 notes (Perimeter and Area of similar figures). 11.3 worksheet is homework.

Science: Went over notes from yesterday and discussed frequency and period. Frequency and Period worksheet is homework. All labs have were returned and corrections are due before vacation!

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lessons 6.1 - 6.4.

Algebra (Hill): Page 621 (1, 5, 15, 22, 28 & 33)

Monday, March 26

Geometry: Checked 11.1 homework and took notes on 11.2. Homework is 11.2 worksheet, 11.1-11.4 quiz is Thursday. 


Science: Took notes on harmonic motion.


Pre-Algebra: Today we continued to work on similar and congruent figures.  Homework is worksheet 6.4, #1-12.


Algebra (Graham): Factoring!! Homework 9.5 (all)
Algebra (Hill): Finish the even problems in your 9.6-9.8 worksheet. If you are having trouble factoring quadratics with grouping section 9.6 in the online textbook offers additional interactive examples.  

Technology (Graham): Design Folders for Family Budget unit are due on Thursday.

Humanities: Students checked chapter 12 post test, reviewed chapter 13 and worked on 13.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 13.4 guided notes.

Spanish I: Finish the packet on practice writing for the 2.e exam. This is due tomorrow.

ELA: Students were given time to nail down their final TKM project, make sure that they have their TKM packet complete (due Wednesday, 3/28 for a Summative Assessment).  Tomorrow is movie day!  We will start watching the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" with Gregory Peck as Atticus...so excited.

Tech- Design for The Family Budget is due tomorrow.  Create is due by April 9th.  We will begin showing projects when we return from break.

Friday, March 23

Science: Completed investigation 19-A, observing pendulums and harmonic motion.

Geometry: Went over the Chapter 10 test and took notes on 11.1 (area of parallelograms and triangles). 11.1 worksheet is homework.

Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on similar figures.  Homework is a worksheet #7 - 12.

Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed 13.1/13.2 and worked on 13.3 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.3 section assessment.

Spanish I: We began to review the writing practice for the 2.3 exam. The worksheet is on my blog: www.sraroth.blogspot.com

Art 7/8: Clay tiles have been fired and students have started the glazing process.


Advanced Art grade 8:  Colored pastel fruit bowls continued.

Algebra (Graham): Zero-Product Property. Homework 9.4 worksheet

Technology (Graham): Family Budget folders are due next Thursday (3/29)

Thursday, March 22

Geometry: Took the chapter 10 test, no homework.

Science: Finished presenting projects, started our next unit on Waves and Sound with an activity observing the motion of a pendulum.

ELA: Due to the afternoon being devoted to such a worth cause "March Miracles" we spent the morning classes making sure all Persuasive Research Projects were in, and all TKM packets were up to date. The completed packet is due Wednesday, March 28th for a Summative Assessment grade (easy A!) Don't forget the one (1) AR quiz due for this marking period....that is also due by Wednesday, March 28th. The Marking period ends on March 29th and I have to have all my data in for class rankings and 9th grade English recommendations. TKM final projects were handed out yesterday, this project is due April 13th.

Tech: Students are still working on their Family Budget. I may be extending the due date to after break, as we have some students almost done with the whole project and some students that haven't finished their Investigate....ugh!

Spanish I: Students who had Spanish today received the 2.3 study guide. It is on my blog sraroth.blogspot.com

Pre-Algebra: We started to talk about similar and congruent figures.  No homework.

Algebra (Graham): 4th hour only - section 9.4 Zero-Product Property. Homework: Finish wkst 9.2,9.3,9.4 (#19-24)

Wednesday, March 21

8th Grade Trip information meeting tonight at 7:00! Click here for a copy of the permission slip.

Science: Presented "What is Safe" projects today, no homework!

Geometry: Went over the chapter 10 practice test, students need to take their time with quadratics and remember to CHECK THEIR ANSWERS! Chapter 10 test tomorrow.

Spanish I: Exs 18 and 19 pg 158. Due tomorrow

Algebra (Graham): Quiz today. No homework.

Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of our Family Budget Project was due today. We are starting to work on our Design section. We are deciding how to present our findings.

ELA: I am back, sick, but back. Students had chapters 25-27 due last week and chapters 26-31 due for today. Many had taken advantage of my being out sick for two days and completed the book, others did not. We will hold class discussion for 26-31 tomorrow and I will accept late packets for 85% tomorrow as well. TKM final project choices were handed out - attached is the sheet.  I'm working my way through grading Persuasive Research Projects, as I get them graded they will be entered into the grade-book, so please check online for updated grades.

Tech: Students checked their Investigate in and I gave them direction as to what thier next step would be. Plan/Design is due tomorrow, we will start presenting projects on Monday, March 26th (voluntary only) and continue through next week. Projects will be considered late on Tuesday if a student is not ready to present. Copy of the Design Folder packet is attached.

Tuesday, March 20

Science: Last project work day for "What is Safe?" project. Paper and circuit are due tomorrow!

Geometry: Went over the 10.7 homework and worked on the chapter 10 practice test. Practice test is homework, chapter 10 test is Thursday.

Spanish I: The sentences from the vocabulary packet handed out last week are due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students turned in homework folders, took a chapter 12 post test and worked on 13.1 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.1 section assessment. As I will be out of the building for a district conference tomorrow, current events are due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra: We worked on proportions today.  Homework is worksheet 6.2, evens.

Algebra (Graham): Quiz tomorrow!!

Technology (Graham): Investigation due tomorrow!!

Monday, March 19

Students were given copies of the 8th grade trip permission slip. The signed permission slip with payment is due by Wednesday, March 28. Family informational meeting is this Wednesday at 7:00.

Science:  Project work day, final papers and projects are due on Wednesday, March 21. Click here for a copy of the rubric.

Geometry: Went over the 10.6 assignment and 10.7 notes (writing equations for and graphing circles). 10.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is Thursday.

Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 6 today. We worked on rates and ratios. Homework is worksheet 6.1 evens. Students had some time to work on this in class.

Humanities: Students checked 12.4, reviewed chapter 12 and began to work on an answer to the question "Was Jackson a good president?" The answer is to be a minimum of three paragraphs and must include evidence from the text. Homework is to answer the question and study for the chapter 12 post test. The essay question for the post test is attached.

Spanish I: We did exs 15, 16 and 17 pg 157. Due tomorrow.

Friday, March 16

Spanish: 67 Spanish I students are bound for Chicago!! Remaining students will work on making a short commercial skit in Spanish :-)

Geometry: Graphing calculator activity, 10.6 worksheet is homework for Monday. Chapter 10 test is Thursday, March 22.

Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" is due on Wednesday, March 21.

Pre-Algebra: We had very few students today due to the field trip.  We played some math games.  No homework.

Humanities: It was great seeing everybody at conferences.  Students shared current events and watched a video on Andrew Jackson. Homework is to complete 12.4 free choice by Monday

Thursday, March 15

Humanities: Students were introduced and worked on 12.4 in text. 12.4 free choice is due Monday. We will have a post test on chapter 12 on Tuesday. Students should have a copy of the pre-test to study. The essay question is attached.

Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" project due on Wednesday, March 21

Algebra (Graham): Only saw 4th hour today. We discussed 9.2 and 9.3, multiplying polynomials. We learned FOIL and made up a chant with hand motions...so ask your child about that. I'm sure they would love to show it to you ;) No homework.

Pi Day (3.14)

Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" project and paper due on Wednesday, March 21.

Geometry: Celebrated Pi Day, congratulations to our memorization winners,  Ari Dubrinsky (327 digits of pi) and Leah Pernick (168 digits of pi)! Homework is to complete the 10.6 worksheet from yesterday. Chapter 10 test is on Thursday, March 22.

Pre-Algebra: We celebrated Pi Day.  We measured many circular objects to find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter.  Happy Pi Day.  No homework!

ELA: Students spent the hour cleaning up their Persuasive Research Project, typing and printing final drafts, and/or working on their TKM Packet for chapters 19-24.  Research Paper packet is in this order:
1. Rubric
2. Outline
3. 1st Draft
4. 2nd Draft
5. Peer Review
6. Final Draft
7. Bibliography
Phew! Big project, but we have been working on it step by step together, everyone should be ready to turn in their work either tomorrow or Friday (if they aren't going to Chicago).

Tech: All work day for our Investigate for our Family Budget....a few students have already turned in their Investigate for checking....moving right along

Humanities: Students reviewed 12.3 and shared current events in class. No homework.

Algebra (Graham) Pi Day activities. No homework.

Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of Family Budget is due next Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 13

Science: Took the Electricity Unit test. The remainder of the week will be devoted to working on the circuit projects. "What is Safe?" is due Wednesday, March 21

Geometry: Went over the 10.5 homework, LOTS of questions and admissions of not looking back to the notes and examples we had done yesterday in class for guidance. Took notes on section 10.6, quadratics are back! 10.6 worksheet (evens only) is homework. Don't forget that tomorrow is Pi Day!

Pre-Algebra: Students took their chapter 5 test. No homework.

ELA: Students were given the whole hour to Peer Edit and begin work on their Final Drafts. Remember the whole packet is due either Thursday or Friday (depending on if you are going to Chicago or not). Final Persuasive Research Packet:
1. Rubric
2. Outline
3. First Draft
4. Second Draft
5. Peer Edit Sheet
6. Final Draft
7. Bibliography

Tech: Students were given the hour to complete their Investigation, all line items for their budget need to have printed evidence.
Spanish ISpanish: Ex 12,13 and 14 pgs 156-157 Due Tomorrow

Monday, March 12

Parent Teacher conferences are Wednesday & Thursday!

Pi Day is Wednesday, 3.14! All math classes will hold competitions to see which students can recite the most digits of pi, with the top 2 students from each class competing in a school wide competition the following week. Click here for 100,000 digits of pi!

Geometry: Quizzes were returned and 10.5 notes completed. 10.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is scheduled for Thursday, March 22.

Science: Went over the electricity review for tomorrow's test. Homework is to STUDY! Students can play jeapordy (see Friday's post), go over the review, review the electricity quiz and go over homework assignments to help them study. We will spend the remainder of this week working on the "What is Safe?" project.

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our chapter 5 test.  It is tomorrow.

ELA: We finished our lesson on Introductions and Conclusions. Students then moved forward with their second draft and wrote their conclusion. Peer Editing began and will continue tomorrow. Remember, Final papers are due by Friday, March 16th....that means if you are going on the Chicago Trip it is due to me on Thursday, March 15th (wether you see me or not on the half day). Final packets should be in the following order:
1. Rubric
2. Outline
3. First Draft (body paragraphs)
4. Second Draft (Introduction, rewritten body paragraphs, and conclusion)
5. Final Draft - 12pt font, double spaced, 1" margins.
TKM: Chapters due this week are 25-27. Packets will be checked on Monday due to the half day and the trip.

Tech - Students are still in the "Investigate" stage of the Design Cycle. They are gathering print evidence of the expenses and income for their "life" being sure to cite each source. The only evidence allowed to come from parents are : Food, Clothing, and Household Items. Investigate is due for checking by Monday, March 19th. Students will present their folder with their printed spreadsheet and all print evidence.

Algebra (Hill): Homework finish all odd problems in your section 9.2 worksheet.

Algebra (Graham): 4th hour- 9.1 worksheet (1-21), 7th hour- 9.2 worksheet (1-15)

Technology (Graham): Workday on Family Budget

Humanities: Students explored Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy in class. Homework is to read 12.2 in the text and summarize (5 W's) Jackson's policy.

Friday, March 9

Pi Day is Wednesday, 3.14! All math classes will hold competitions to see which students can recite the most digits of pi, with the top 2 students from each class competing in a school wide competition the following week. Click here for 100,000 digits of pi!

Science: Today we played Electricity Jeopardy to review for Tuesday's test. The test review worksheet (see yesterday's post for a copy) is due on Monday. Students should also be working on building their circuits. Circuit projects are due Wednesday, March 21. We will have 5 project work days in class before the project is due (Wed 3/14- Tues 3/20).

Geometry: Went over the 10.4 homework on took the 10.1-10.4 quiz. Homework is to complete the 10.5 notes. Chapter 10 test will be Thursday, March 22.

Humanities: Students group read and presented information on 12.1 in the text in class. Homework is to read 12.2 for Monday.

Algebra (Hill): Finish your 9.1 Worksheet

Pre-Algebra: Today we worked on chapter 5 practice test.  Students will have a chapter 5 test on Monday.

Spanish I: We went over er and ir verb conjugations, and some irregular verbs. The verb conjugation homework is due on Monday and will be graded for accuracy.

ELA: Students should have had their body paragraphs written for this class. Today we went looked in depth at what an introductory paragraph should look like and include. I provided a Power Point and students took notes as we discussed the importance of introductory paragraphs. On Monday we will continue with the conclusion. By Tuesday rough drafts (5-6 paragraphs depending on the graphic organizer the student chose last week) are due for Peer Editing.  FYI - we will not do silent reading on Monday as we will be missing many students on Thursday (1/2 day hours 3,4,5, & 6) and Friday (Spanish trip to Chicago). Final paper with Rubric, Outline, First Draft, Second Draft, Peer Editing sheet, final draft is due Friday March 16th - if you are going on the trip it is due before you go.

Tech: We continued our Investigation of our Family Budget. I showed students how to deduct taxes from their spreadsheet and then we discussed Child Support and how to find it online. For most child support calculators students will need to know how much child care is....Cell phone day is Tuesday - students may bring in cell phones to call child care centers or local schools to find out about after-school care for their children. No Mom cannot watch the kids for free :)

Thursday, March 8

Science: Students worked on the Electricity Test Review or research for "What is Safe?". See Monday's post for a copy of the lab planner. Upcoming important dates:
* Monday, March 12 - Review Due
* Tuesday, March 13 - Electricity Test
* Wednesday, March 14 - Initial Circuits built (does not need to be turned in, this is a suggested date to help ward off procrastination)
* Wednesday, March 21 - What is Safe projects due

Geometry: Went over the 10.3 homework and took notes on section 10.4 (inscribed angles and polygons). Homework is 10.4 worksheet, quiz on sections 10.1-10.4 tomorrow. Pi day is Wednesday, 3.14 and all math classes will be celebrating a multitude of ways!

Pre-Algebra: We worked on two-step equations with fractions. Homework is worksheet 5.6, #13-16, 20-22.

Art 7/8: Students continue working on clay "relief" tiles. Many are to the final stage of embellishing the craftsmanship of their tile.

Advanced Art grade 8: Pastel fruit bowls continued. Most students have completed the drawing portion. Demo on chalk pastels was yesterday. Today students will start the pastel!

Spanish I: We began chapter 2.3. Exercise #7 and 8 pg 153 and 154. Due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 7

Science: Worked on project plans and initial designs, see Monday's post for a copy of the project planner. Discussed research and starting to build initial circuits, wire and light bulbs were distributed to all students who wanted these supplies. Students should begin building their circuits as soon as possible! We will spend the rest of this week reviewing for Tuesday's test, next week Wed-Fri will be devoted to project work. Important dates to keep in mind:
- Tuesday, March 13: Electricity Test
- Wednesday, March 14: Initial circuit built (this is not something to be turned in, but to help procrastination!)
- Wednesday, March 21: Project due

Geometry: Went over the 10.2 homework and 10.3 notes (relationships of chords in circles). 10.3 worksheet is homework, 10.1-10.4 quiz is Friday.

Pre-Algebra: We worked solving equations with fractions.  No homework.

Humanities: Students reviewed learning goals, took a pre-test for chapter 12 and shared current events in class. No homework.

Algebra (Hill): Finish the review packet questions 1-24. I have posted the solutions to these problems so you can check your work.

Algebra (Graham): 4th hour - reviewed today (test on Friday), 7th hour - test today

Technology (Graham): Today we made our spreadsheet on EXCEL. We will spend the next few days researching apartment prices, cars, childcare, etc.

Spanish I: Flashcards done today are due by next Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 6

Science: Continued working on planning/design for the "What is Safe" project. Initial plans and circuit designs are due tomorrow. We will spend the rest of this week reviewing for the Electricity Unit test as well as working on the project (see Monday, March 5th post for the project planner). Unit test is Tuesday, March 13 and project is due Wednesday, March 21.

Geometry: Went over the 10.2 notes (arc measures) and 10.1 homework. Homework tonight is the 10.2 worksheet. 10.1-10.4 quiz is Friday, March 9.

Spanish I The vocab 2.2 quiz is tomorrow. Also anyone who didn't finish the 2.2 test must finish it tomorrow at lunch.

Humanities: Students were introduced to a unit on westward expansion. Homework is to review the learning goal of the unit ("Use evidence to argue the pros and cons of westward expansion"), think of a way to prove completion of this goal, and complete a current event.

Pre-Algebra: We started to talk about solving one-step equations with fractions and using reciprocals.  Homework is worksheet 5.6, #1-12.

Algebra (Graham): Assigned review packet (review stations) for homework. It is due tomorrow. 4th hour - test on Friday (we have an assembly on Thursday), 7th hour - test tomorrow

Technology (Graham): We started our family budget unit today. Students found out if they were married or divorced and how many children they had. Our first step is to identify a career for themselves and for their spouse.

Monday, March 5

8th Graders were at the high school 4th-6th hour today for the college and career fair. Be sure to ask your student about this event!

Geometry: Went over the 10.1 notes (tangent to a circle) and chapter 8 tests were returned (96% Class Average, great job!!!!). Homework is 10.1 worksheet. 10.1-10.4 quiz will be Friday.

Science: Introduced "What is Safe" project (click here for the lab planner), we will work on the project Tuesday & Wednesday this week and Wednesday-Friday next week. The timeline for this project is:
* March 7: Event to trigger switch selected, circuit diagram & design completed
* March 14: Initial alarm completed (does not need to be brought to class)
* March 21: Alarms Presentations due in class
We will begin reviewing for the Electricity unit test on Thursday. The test is Tuesday, March 13.

Spanish I:  Vocab quiz for 2.2 will be given on Wednesday, March 7th. Please come see me at lunch if you need a study sheet.

Pre-Algebra: Today we worked on dividing fractions and mixed numbers.  Homework is worksheet 5.5, evens.

ELA: Students read silently and worked on their TKM packets for chapters 19-24 - yes that's right, there are 6 chapters in this week's reading - 6 short chapters, but quite a lot happens in this section....discuss the book's events with your student, it is a very important chapter section. Writer's Workshop - we will be working on creating an outline for our Persuasive Research - please be sure that your student has his/her note cards with them tomorrow, it is crucial to their success in this project.

Tech: We did our "Lottery of Life" today. This is the kick-off for our Family Budget project. We are out of Moodle for now :) I will be giving the students until Friday to complete any late Moodle assignments - at home or at lunch, not during class time. Ask you student tonight where they live, if they are married or divorced, and how many children they have. Students will be creating a budget using this information. This is the project I like to say students love to hate. It is fun but it is a lot of work finding the information required :)

Humanities: Students took the chapter 11 "Big Ideas" quiz and continued their introduction to chapter 12 in class. No homework.

Algebra (Graham): 4th hour (did not meet). Chapter Test on Thursday. 7th hour : homework is to finish Chapter 8 Practice Test. Test on Wednesday!!

Algebra (Hill): Have your chapter 8 practice test completed for tomorrows class.

Friday, March 2

Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders!  See attached permission slip.  Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd.  Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.

Geometry: Took the chapter 8 test. We are skipping chapter 9 for now but will come back to it later in the year. 10.1 notes is homework.

Science: Completed the electricity note-taking guide today. Static Electricity worksheet is homework. We will beging working on the "What is Safe?" project next week as well as begin reviewing for the test. Electricity test is Tuesday, March 13.

Pre-Algebra: Quiz today.  No homework.

ELA: We reviewed the Class Discussion information and will have a brief quiz on Monday before moving on the Reading our next chapter section. In celebration of Dr. Suess's birthday students wrote their favorite book on a candle and colored it for placement on our Birthday cake for Dr. Suess! Remember March is reading month....students should be reading, reading, reading....we have a competition going on with the MYP grade levels, the grade that reads the most pages (and records these pages on the Reading Logs I handed out on Wednesday) will earn 300 spirit points. That would give the 8th graders a big lead. Let's go 8th Grade :)

Tech: We worked furiously to complete our Moodle modules. I will check all Moodle work on Monday before doing Progress Reports, this gives students the chance to complete any work over the weekend....the whole Moodle classroom is accessible from anywhere with internet access. Then we are off to Budget land. Students will launching into a real world situation and creating a family budget. You may see a great jump in your child's understanding of what you go through monthly.

Humanities: Students reviewed 11.3 and discussed the "Big Ideas" for chapter 11. Homework is to study the "Big Ideas" for a quiz on Monday. The "Big Ideas" are below.
-After the War of 1812 our country grows (Economically/population/geographically).
-North v. South-Each region grows differently-(North-industry due to geography-mountains-rivers-water-power-factories) v (South-agriculture-plantations-cotton-cotton gin.
-The issue with growth is slavery (All states that enter the union must decide if they will be free or slave-both North and South believe that if each side gets more states (representatives) they will change the other's way of life).

Algebra (Graham): Homework: Finish notes for section 8.6 Exponential Decay. We are finished with Chapter 8. Our test will be next week: 4th hour (Thursday) 7th hour (Wednesday). Have a good weekend.

Technology (Graham): We started presenting our "lesson" projects. They are looking great so far!

Thursday, March 1

Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders!  See attached permission slip.  Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd.  Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.

Geometry: Went over the chapter 8 practice test. Chapter 8 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 8 test is Tuesday.

Science: Investigation 15-A (static electricity). We will complete the unit tomorrow and start working on "What is safe?" next week. Electricity unit test is Tuesday, March 13.

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow.

Art 7/8: Students have started a clay tile. Each student chose a word that has some sort of value to them or describes them. The tile is designed about this word and the word is included in the tile. The tile must include "positive" images (building onto the clay) and "negative" images (carving into the clay.) During my medical leave absence, students completed a "Toppling Names" drawing, "Positive/Negative Bug" drawing and started a "Mexican Wood Carving" drawing.

Advanced Art grade 8: Students are beginning "Fruit Bowl Still Lifes." They are choosing their container and various fruits. Each table is designing their own still life. These drawings will be completed using bogus paper and chalk pastels.  During my absence, students completed the "Circular Non-Objective" drawings and started a color pencil value study of their hands.

Humanities: Students reviewed 11.1/11.2 and were introduced to 11.3 in class. We also had 20 minutes in class to work on guided notes for 11.3. 11.3 guided notes are due tomorrow.

Spanish I: Anyone who did not yet take the 2.2 test needs to take it next week. Please come and see me at lunch on Monday if you need any help. The 2.2 vocab quiz must be taken on Tuesday, March 6th, since most classes are going to the high school on Monday.
Algebra (Graham): Homework: wkst 8.5 (1-11 odds) due Friday Properties of Exponents, wkst due on Tuesday

Technology (Graham): Projects are due tomorrow!!