Monday, October 25 (C-Day)

Science (1st & 5th Hour): Students took a multiple intelligence inventory to learn more about their learning style. They then created slogans that represented their learning style and were put into new groups based on their learning style. Reviewed for Unit 1 test. All Classes:  Lab corrections were due today. Unit 1 test tomorrow!

Algebra:  Review for upcoming quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3. 5th hour - quiz on Tuesday, 2nd and 4th - quiz on Wednesday.

Social Studies: Students shared current events were introduced to several of our most famous presidents in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.

Friday, October 22 (B Day)

Science: Continued reviewing for Tuesday's science test by making simile posters and practicing review questions. Lab corrections are due on Monday for ALL classes, students were shown an exemplar lab in class to help them know what they need to do for their lab corrections.

Geometry: Practiced constructions of parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is 3.3 worksheet and additional construction practice. 3.1-3.4 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz on Monday. Homework-study.

Algebra homework: Problems on the back of the notes 3.4/6.3 (#5-12). Remember there could be a solution, no solution, or all real numbers solution! Quiz next week! (Tues. for 5th hour , Wed. for 2nd and 4th). Have a great weekend!

Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders and took a quiz in class. No homework! Current events due "C" and "F" days.

LA: Today in class - Students handed in their poetry notes and took their poetry quiz. We then continued to discuss "Nothing but the Truth." HW - students should be up to page 110 in their novels by 10/26. Poetry books are also due 10/26.

Thursday, October 21 (A Day)

Science: Labs were returned to students, corrections are due on Monday, October 25. Students are able to earn full credit back on their labs through corrections! We also did a gallery walk to check the review for the unit 1 test which is Tuesday, October 26.

Geometry: 3.2 notes (Parallel lines & Transversals). 3.2 worksheet is homework, 3.1-3.3 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.

Algebra: Homework for all Algebra courses is worksheet 3.3/6.3. Remember upcoming quiz! Ask your child to explain how to do this problem to you: 23 = -4m + 2 + m

Pre-Algebra: We worked on distributive property and combining like terms some more. Homework-students received a worksheet in class. # 10 - 30 evens only. Quiz on Monday.

Social Studies: Students had a quiz review in class today (see attached). Quiz and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.

LA: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" - up to pg.82. We reviewed the notes and poetry quiz for tomorrow.  H.W. read pgs. 83-110 due 10/26, study for quiz 10/21. Poetry project due Tuesday, October 26.

Art 7/8 grade : Assembly of "IB Cubes". Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.

Advanced Art grade 8: Completion of "Flower Puns." Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.

Wednesday, October 20

* 8th Graders took the Science MEAP in the morning and had 1st & 2nd hours in the afternoon.

Science (1st Hour): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.

Geometry: 3.2 Graphing calculator activity (graphing parallel lines and transversals) and 3.1 notes (Pairs of lines and angles). 3.1 worksheet is homework.

Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours p.372 (4-32 evens). 5th hour is worksheet 3.2/6.3. There will be a quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3 next week. 10/27 for 2nd and 4th hours, 10/26 for 5th hour

Pre-Algebra: We finished discussing lesson 2.3, distributive property and like terms, homework-worksheet 2.3, 2-7 simplify, 8 * 16 all.

Social Studies: Students discussed current events, corrected 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz and homework folders due Friday.

LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so.  HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22

Technology - last day of Makeup...everyone should be caught up as I haven't seen any students in at lunch time...The Internet Scavenger Hunt is the biggest assignment due to date.

Tuesday, October 19

* Today students took the Math MEAP in the morning and had 3rd & 5th hours in the afternoon. Last day of MEAP tomorrow!

Science: Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.

LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so.  HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22

Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class.Homework is to finish 4.4 section assessment.; Quiz review Thursday. Quiz and homework folder collection on Friday.

Art 7/8: 5th hr. met only today due to MEAP. Students continued "IB Cube."

Advanced Art grade 8: Continuation of "Flower Pun" drawings.

Monday, October 18 (F-Day)

Science (4th & 6th Hours): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.

Geometry: Took the unit 2 test. 3.1 notes are homework.

Social Studies: Students shared current events, corrected 4.3 guided reading and worked on 4.4 guided notes in class.  Homework is to complete 4.4 notes by Thursday (Tuesday and Wednesday are MEAP days). Quiz review Thursday. Quiz Friday.

LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth"  They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26 (see post for Thursday, October 14 for rubric and project directions). They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so.  HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22.

Friday, October 15 (E Day)

Science: Investigating Acceleration activity in class. We also started reviewing for the Unit 1 test. The review is due on Thursday, October 21. Complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required. The review is on page 24. Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.

Geometry: Went over the chapter 2 practice test. Chapter 2 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 2 test is Monday, October 18.

Pre-Algebra: We practiced distributive property. We started notes on lesson 2.3. Homework-worksheet 2.3 # 2-7.

Social Studies:  Students discussed current events, checked 4.2 guided reading and were introduced to 4.3 in class.Homework is to complete 4.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.

LA: Students went to the media center to take their accelerated reader quiz. Once they were done the media specialist showed a video on new books coming out that will be for sale at the book fair. Students also worked on their poetry project and read their novel Nothing but the Truth. HW - Read Nothing but the Truth up to page 39 for Monday. They should be working on their poetry assignments as well.

Art 7/8: Continue working on "IB Cubes". Today we will begin adding color! Advanced Art grade 8: Day #2 on new still life. Continue working on "Flower Puns".

Technology: Students should have finished their Internet Scavenger Hunt and turned it in with the Bibliography attached.  EXTRA CREDIT: Hand Sanitizer and Tissues are desperately needed to keep the kids (and me) healthy. I will accept up to a to a total of 5 "submissions" of Extra Credit supplies per marking period.