Friday, September 20

Science: Today we went over the expectations for writing GREAT short answers in science class. These guidelines should be followed for every assignment students complete in science this year (and every class all the time!). Homework is to complete the "Scientific Processes" worksheet, be sure to write great short answers!

Geometry: Today we went over the practice test. The chapter 1 test is Monday, students should study for the test! Some suggestions for preparing for the test include doing the review at the end of the chapter or doing some of the problems in whatever section students found most difficult. When using the book it would be helpful to do odd number problems so that students can check their answers in the back.

Spanish (Tomlinson): Review sheet due Monday (write out all number words in Spanish); Etapa preliminar test on Wednesday; map quiz on Friday.

Spanish II: Verb sheets are due on Monday. Verb quiz on Tuesday. Two paragraphs due by Thursday on the All About Me project.

French I: Vocab quiz on Monday. Flash cards due Monday

Creative Writing: Today in Creative Writing we wrote from a journal prompt and worked in groups to construct paragraphs for the newsletter. Independent reading for 15 minutes. Homework: Finish your newsletter story and save/print a copy. You should be finishing your book-of-choice over the weekend.

C.Reading- Logs due Monday

Algebra:  We started notes for section 2.5.  Each class got to a different point.  By Monday, students need to have up to but not including the last section of the notes.  The last section is examples of simplifying fractions (a-f)  we will finish that on Monday.

Pre-Algebra: We explored integers and discussed how to compare and order them. HW: 1.4B (4-26 Even) Remember to study for Monday's quiz over 1.1-1.4 (evaluating expressions with variables, powers and exponents, order of operations, comparing and ordering integers)

Course 3: Today we reviewed for our Chapter 1 test.  It is on Monday.