Friday, January 17

Midterm Exam Schedule- Thank you Mrs. Graham for these helpful studying hints! 
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Took the Unit 3- Energy Quest. No homework! We will start reviewing for the midterm next week.

Geometry: Went over unit 1 on the midterm review. Homework is to complete units 2 & 3 on the review. 

Humanities: Students took our chapter 8 test today in class. Homework is to complete a current event for Tuesday.

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Tuesday, January 20

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 20

TEST: Tuesday, January 20

Algebra: Review for Midterm. Packet should be completed by Tuesday. Have questions ready! 

Pre-Algebra: Today we worked more with factors and what they mean. We played an interactive game where students had to use the factors of numbers to decide the strategy of winning the game. I have attached the link to the applet if your child wants to practice this over the weekend http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4134 . The homework is to complete any missing work from this week.

Thursday, January 15

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science:Completed investigation 10B and went over the efficiency homework from yesterday. Students then worked on the Forms of Energy review that they received yesterday. Forms of Energy (ALL) is homework. Energy "Quest" tomorrow.

Geometry: Worked on the midterm review. Units 1  from the review is due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students reviewed for our chapter 8 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Current events are due Tuesday.

French 2: Chap 12 test on Friday 23rd, which is a flip day, so students will have French 2.

Pre-Algebra: Today, students were given a chance to finish/look over their quiz. We started notes on 4.5. The homework is 4.5, 1 - 33 odd. Notes and homework are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework .

Algebra:  We took our Chapter 7 test today. Homework : midterm exam chapters 1 and 2 review. 

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Tuesday, January 20, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 20, 2015

TEST: Tuesday, January 20, 2015

ELA - Students continued their study of Verbs with Grammar 4.5 Irregular Verbs and 4.6 Simple Tenses. Journals are due Wednesday, January 21 - 60 entries for 2nd Marking Period. AR points are due Thursday, January 22 - adjusted per student. Homework: GR 4.5-4.6, Journal # 2.59, Read

Wednesday, January 14

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Watched "The Eyes of Nye: Nuclear Energy" and students worked on some review for Friday's quest. This is not homework (yet).

Geometry: Took the Unit 4 Similarity test. Students began working on the midterm review after the test, it is NOT homework (yet).

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Tuesday, January 20, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 20

TEST: Tuesday, January 20

Humanities: Students checked 8.4 and began to review for our chapter 8 test on Friday. Homework is to study for the test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra: Today I answered questions about 4.1 - 4.4 and students took the 4.1 - 4.4 quiz. There is no homework.

ELA - Students were given the opportunity to resubmit their papers.  We had computers available and I quickly reviewed (I did not grade papers I glanced at them and told students what I saw regarding format and citations) and gave a few pointers.  Students have until Midnight tonight to make any changes and resubmit.  All students were given Grammar 4.3-4.4 due tomorrow. Journals are due Wednesday, January 21 - 60 entries for 2nd Marking Periond. AR points are due Thursday, January 22 - adjusted per student. Homework: GR 4.3-4.4, Journal # 2.58, Read

Algebra:  Test tomorrow!!!  Homework:  Practice Chapter 7 Test (answers attached). 

Tuesday, January 13

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Completed the unit 3- Energy notes as well as reviewed efficiency and friction. Homework is the efficiency worksheet. 

Geometry: Went over the unit 4- similarity review. Test tomorrow!

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Tuesday, January 13, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 13, 2015

TEST: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 

Pre-Algebra: Today students went to the Avery Computer Lab to practice 4.1 - 4.4. There will be a quiz tomorrow, Wednesday January 14, over these sections. The review that was passed out yesterday is due on Wednesday as well. The review and answers are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework . 

Humanities: Students checked 8.3 and began to work on 8.4 section assessment in class. Homework is to finish 8.4 section assessment. There is a chapter 8 test on Thursday.

ELA - Students began their study of Verbs with Grammar Chapter 4 Lessons 1 & 2. This is due tomorrow. Position Paper due tomorrow turned in through Google Classroom. We will have another Grammar lesson tomorrow, but I will leave time to work with students if they encounter problems with turning in. There will be NO time for typing. Please attempt to turn in your paper tonight, if you have issues I can help you tomorrow. Journals are due Wednesday, January 21 - 60 entries for 2nd Marking Period. AR points are due Thursday, January 22 - adjusted per student. Homework: Position Paper turned in, Grammar 4.1-4.2, Journal entry #2.57, Read.

Algebra: homework: 7.6 (2-18 evens) and ch.7 pre-test warm-up (all) due tomorrow. Chapter 7 Test on Thursday

Monday, January 12

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Compared the potential energy to the kinetic energy of the car on the track before and after bouncing off a rubber band. We will use this data to calculate the efficiency of the system. Daily science quiz tomorrow. 

Geometry: Began reviewing for Wednesday's test on similarity. Review is due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students reviewed 8.2 and were introduced to 8.3 in class today. Homework is to finish 8.3 section assessment. There is a chapter 8 test on Thursday. Current events are due Friday.

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Tuesday, January 20, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 20, 2015

TEST: Tuesday, January 20

Pre-Algebra: Today students received a 4.1 - 4.4 Review, as there will be a quiz on Wednesday January 14 over these sections. The review is due on Wednesday as well. Tomorrow is a lab day - PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE WILL BE WALKING TO AVERY!!!!!!! The review and answers are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework . 

ELA - students are all logged in to their Google classroom. All information for the project (Writer's Workshop lessons and rubric) can be found in my Google classroom. This is where they must turn in their papers by Wednesday. We reviewed MLA format and students began typing their papers in Google Drive. We will not have another lab day, my room is open everyday but Wednesday (Student Council meeting in my room), students should take the time to finish typing their papers during the school day or at home. Homework: Paper, Journal entry 2.56, Read. FYI- The marking period ends next Friday but my last day with morning classes is Thursday.

Physical Education: Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper on an organization (other than our March Miracles event) that uses a physical activity to help raise funds.  Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and why the money is raised.

Criteria

- Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

- Double check your spelling.

- A typed paper is preferred.

This homework is due on Tues., Jan. 13^th. You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.

Friday, January 9

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Continued our discussion of conservation of energy and took notes on The Law of Conservation of Energy, using & conserving energy, friction & efficiency.

Geometry: Worked with groups on "The Floodlight Problem". No homework.

Humanities: Students reviewed the Louisiana Purchase and discussed current events in class. No homework.

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Monday, January 12, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due Tuesday, January 20

TEST: Tuesday, January 20

Chinese: Please check the class blog to see the details of the mid-term exam.

Algebra: Great job on the quiz!! We discussed the solution to systems that have infinite solutions and no solutions. Homework: worksheet 7.5 (all)

Pre-Algebra: Today we finished 4.4. The homework is to complete the 4.4 homework page passed out yesterday, due Monday. The notes and homework can be found at

http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework .

Physical Education: Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper on an organization (other than our March Miracles event) that uses a physical activity to help raise funds.  Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and why the money is raised.

Criteria

- Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

- Double check your spelling.

- A typed paper is preferred.

This homework is due on Tues., Jan. 13^th. You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.

Spanish WHAT WE DID TODAY:

Today we finished the translations that we started yesterday, and reviewed what we've learned so far in Chapter 3 by completing exercises 1-4 on page 91.

HOMEWORK:

If you did finish today's in class work, finish it at home and turn it in on Monday, January 12. 

Thursday, January 8

Tentative Midterm Exam Schedule
January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1

Science: Practiced calculating potential and kinetic energy and used the idea of energy conservation to predict how fast the car should go based on its drop height. We then compared these predicted speeds to the actual speed data collected on Monday and discussed any discrepancies. Potential and Kinetic Energy worksheet is homework-many students did NOT do the homework yesterday, so they have twice as much to do tonight. 

Geometry: Went over the solving problems with similarity homework from yesterday and did some additional practice with similarity. Similarity and triangles worksheet 2 is homework. 

Pre-Algebra: Today we continued notes on 4.4. The homework is 4.4 1-6, 13-18, 21, 23, 25 on a separate sheet of paper. This is due tomorrow. The notes and homework are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework .

Humanities: Students reviewed 8.1 and 8.2 in class. No homework.


Algebra:  We took a quiz today.  No homework.

RR English:

Read every evening

Reading log is due Monday, January 5, 1015

parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:

A section of math should be completed each night

Math packet is due January 20, 2015

TEST: Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Spanish (Farah): WHAT WE DID TODAY: We started translating the Fotonovela script that we've watched in class. Most students completed approximately half of the script. We will complete the translation tomorrow, and watch the Fotonovela again. There will be no language lab tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Students should be reviewing the vocabulary and concepts from Chapters 1, 2, and the first half of 3. There will be a midterm exam in the beginning of February.

Have a wonderful evening. Stay warm!

Physical Education: Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper on an organization (other than our March Miracles event) that uses a physical activity to help raise funds.  Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and why the money is raised.

Criteria

§  Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

§  Double check your spelling.

§  A typed paper is preferred.

  This homework is due on Tues., Jan. 13^th. You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.