Tuesday, May 3 (D-Day)

Science: Jigsaw notes pages 456-461. I-Search Research paper is due tomorrow.

Geometry: 12.2 activity investigating the concept of surface area. 12.2 notes (Surface are of prisms and cylinders) in class. 12.2 worksheet is homework. 12.1-12.4 quiz on Friday, May 6.

Technology - Today was another work day on the Family Budget.  No more due dates until the final project is due on May 19th.   FYI- the next grade check is Monday, May 9th - due to the fact that we are working on a large project and seeing the students so infrequently- there are only two grades for this marking period.  I will be sending out a grade check for any failing students by the end of today.

Art 7/8: 4th and 5th hrs. are still completing the "Color Explosion." Today, 2nd. hr. will begin plans for a fiber weaving! I am asking students to collect dryer lint from their dryers at home to add to the weaving!

 Advanced Art grade 8: Students have organized their portfolios for high school review. I will be sending them this week to the high school. They have also designed a flower centerpiece still life arrangement for each table.. Students have received canvas for their paintings.They have started their sketches on the canvas. I demonstrated a variety of painting techniques yesterday. Students will begin painting with acrylic paints tomorrow!!

Social Studies: Students received folder grades, checked 16.1 and worked on 16.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 16.2. Current events due "C" and "F" days.

Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours- section 10.4 homework p. 655 (4-48 multiples of 4) 5th hour - section 10.5 homework p.666 (12-44 evens not #42). Upcoming test- test over sections 10.4 to 10.8 (2nd and 4th hour on 5/13) and (5th hour on 5/12)

LA - Today we started or continued working on our paragraphs.  We literally took a topic and wrote a paper together. We talked about a good introduction and how to write one. How to write a thesis and were it should be placed in the paper. We went through transitions, supporting details etc. Tomorrow we will finish up with the conclusion. This is in lieu of their last literary analysis and what they need to focus on. They should not retell a story, but support it.  Students will take their A.R. quiz tomorrow, days were mixed up on the calender. I will also introduce their final paper project tomorrow as well. HW - finish your book if you didn't already! Luckily you got one more day!!!