Monday, March 24

Science: Began our unit on Waves & Sound by investigating harmonic motion using pendulums. I'm hoping to have all projects graded by the end of this week, but student may have to wait until Monday to get their scores.

Geometry: TI-Inspire calculator activity investigating the incenter of a triangle. Homework is to complete quiz corrections and the questions on the back of the incenter worksheet. Circle test is Tuesday, April 1.

Algebra - We started factoring trinomials today.  This is a super important concept for Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2.  I have attached the notes (vertical motion model & factoring) and the homework for tonight.

Humanities: Students checked 14.2/14.3 and were introduced to 14.4 in class today. Homework is to complete 14.4 section assessment.

Spanish I: HW--worksheet #5, Mexico Posters--due Friday 3/28, 2.3 TEST --April 3 and 4.NO lab on Tuesday (Wednesday instead) 

Chinese: We start Lesson 10 Text 2, and practice to ask what time is it now and what time is it according to someone's watch/clock.. 6th hour students will finish their presentation on Future Me business cards.

ELA - Students began Chapter 8 Grammar  with Lesson 8.1 "What is a Clause?", we did the first few pages together and then worked independently.  Students were then given time to read and take AR quizzes. Homework: Read Journal entry #39

Tech - students worked on Family Budget Projects, we reviewed the Design Folder and what should be in each.  If any student was ready to present they did.  I will allow for volunteers until Wednesday, as of Wednesday if a student is not prepared to present when called they will be considered late.

Mrs. Canvasser is out sick today.

C. Reading:  Logs are due today.  If you did not turn in a log you can turn it in tomorrow for late points.  I will NOT be assigning a new log this week or over vacation.  However, if you do not turn in a log by Tuesday, I will be assigning one to make up over vacation.


R. Room Math:  Test for both groups will be this Thursday 3/27/14.  Homework packets will also be due 3/27/14.  If you need additional support on this material, please see me during lunch time/LRC.  Also, if you turn your homework in early, I will check it prior to the test so you can study from it with correct answers.  Red group, please finish your workbook pages that were assigned to you today by tomorrow.

Spanish II: The 5.2 vocab quiz was moved to tomorrow.

French I:  The 6.1 worksheet is now due tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra: Today we discussed how ratios relate to odds and probability. We also compared experimental and theoretical probably. Students created a scale that can be used to interpret probabilities. HW: Probability of Simple Events Packet - first page, front and back