Thursday, December 18, 2008

12/18/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder lesson 1 Mexico

Science: We reviewed for the test today, study tonight!

Math: Worksheet 4-10

Spelling: Finish Unit 15, "five times eaches," and study for posttest 15

English: We had a test today, no homework

Reading: Finish story questions

Don't forget that tomorrow is our Mexican Fiesta, thank you to everyone who is bringing food, drinks, and/or supplies. Don't forget the gift for your secret person!

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

12/17/08

Social Studies: Library today, no homework

Science: Study for the test which will be on Friday morning Also finish part B

Spelling: Unit 15 Practice, study for Unit 15 pretest

English: Study for Test 5 which will be on Thursday

Reading: Most students finished the story and the questions will be due on Friday.

Remember to bring in your gift for your secret person. Also, please bring in the slip for the Mexican Fiesta.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

12/16/08

Social Studies: Pg 52; 1-2 We did this in class together.

Science: Review Part A

Math: PG 222-223; 2-38 evens Study for the test!

Spelling: Unit 15 Focus and Learn, we did this in class together.

English: Green Review Sheet We worked in the computer lab to type up our essay on Freedom. This is due on Thursday.

Reading: The Cat and the Golden Egg vocabulary

Friday, December 12, 2008

12/12/08

Social Studies: Pg 46; 1-3 We completed this together in class

Science: We had a LAB and did notes on section 2 together in class.

Math: Study for test on Tuesday Chapter 5 lessons 1-6

Spelling: Unit 14 Test

English: "What Freedom Means to Me." The essay has to be less than 250 words.

Reading: Ancient Mysteries questions due on Monday

Don't forget about your secret santa!!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

12/11/08

Social Studies: Pg 41; 1-3

Science: Pg 143; 1-4

Math: PG 204-205; 2-40 Evens

Spelling: Finish Unit 14 Study for Posttest

English: Rough Draft "What Freedom Means to Me."

Reading: Poetry today

12/11/08

Social Studies: Pg 41; 1-3

Science: Pg 143; 1-4

Math: Pg 204-205; 2-40 Evens

Spelling: Finish Unit 14 study for the Posttest

English: Round Draft of "What Freedom Means to Me."

Reading: Poetry today, read the story and do the questions by Monday

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

12/10/08

Social Studies: Library today, no homework

Science: Notes on section 1 Biodiversity

Math: quiz today

Spelling: Unit 14 Learn

English: Pg 106 all also think of three main ideas for your essay "What Freedom Means to Me"

Have fun at the Orchestra Concert tonight!

12/9/08

Social Studies: no homework test today

Science: no homework, chorus practice

Math: Page 200; 1-20 study for quiz

Spelling: Learn Unit 14

English: Pg 106 all

Monday, December 8, 2008

12/8/08

Social Studies: Study for Test

Science: Pg 136; 1-5

Math: Worksheet 5-5

Spelling: Study for pretest 14

English: Pg 105; 1-10

Reading: Ancient Mysteries vocabulary

Friday, December 5, 2008

12/5/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy

Science: Finish Posters

Math: Worksheet 5-4

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

12/3/08

Social Studies: The students went to the Library today, no homework

Science: The students worked on group posters today in class, no homework

Math: Pg 187-188; 2-44 evens

Spelling: Unit 13 Practice

English: Pg 103; 1-9

Reading: We read "Tales and Puzzles" in class today, finish questions by Friday

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

12/2/08

Social Studies: We read pages 90-95 and did the first questions together. Finish 1-3 and page 95

Science: We had a test today, no homework

Math: Worksheet chapter 5 lesson 1

Spelling: Pg 51 Learn and five times each

English: Pg 101; 1-13

Reading: Finish vocab

Monday, December 1, 2008

12/1/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder study for quiz on section 2

Science: Study for Science Test

Math: 165-166; 2-50 every other even (13 problems)

Spelling: Study for pretest 13

English: Pg 99; 1-10

Reading: Tales and Puzzles vocabulary 1-4

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

11/26/08

Social Studies: Pg 89; 1-2

Science: Part b

Math: Pg 153-154; 2-20 evens

English: Artifact Museum

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

11/15/08

Math: Pg 141-142; 2-44 evens

English: Pg 97; 1-10

Reading: Read story and do questions. We have library tomorrow during reading, so we'll check on Monday.

Social Studies: Study for quiz 1 Chapter 4 section 1

Monday, November 24, 2008

11/24/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder, review for quiz

Science: Part A Review

Math: no homework

Spelling: No homework

English: Pg 96; 1-15

Reading: Vocabulary for "The Red-Headed League."

Friday, November 21, 2008

11/21/08

Social Studies: Pg 85; 1-3

Science: Notes and Key Terms for section 3 Science Test will be next Wednesday.

Spelling: The test on Unit 12 will be on Monday because of the snow storm yesterday. Also, the last page of Unit 12 is due on Monday.

Math: We had a math test today on Chapter 3.

Reading: "Star Fever" questions are due on Monday because of the snow storm.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

11/19/08

Social Studies: Library today, no homework

Science: Read pages 112-115; Do questions 1-5

Math: Study for Math Test

Spelling: do page 48

English: Pages 91-92; do 1-10 on page 92

Reading: Read "Star Fever" and start questions

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

11/18/08

Social Studies: Map

Science: Notes on section 2 and worksheet

Math: Pg 128-129; 1-26 all

Spelling: Pg 47

English: Pg 90; 1-20

Reading: Finish vocabulary

Monday, November 17, 2008

11/17/08

Social Studies: Caribbean Map

Science: Pg 102-110; 1-4

Math: Pg 125; 2-28 evens Measuring Elapsed Time

Spelling: Unit 12 pg 46

English: Pg 88; 1-10

Reading: Star Fever Vocabulary 1-4

Friday, November 14, 2008

11/14/08

Social Studies: We played Jeopardy today, we will have a test on Monday. Study your Jeopardy!

Science: Pg 100; 1-4

Math: Pg 122; 1-7

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

11/13/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy Review Sheet is due tomorrow

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: Pg 120-121; 2-44 evens study your multiplication facts!

Spelling; Finish Unit 11 study for posttest 11

English: We had poetry today and the students did a fantastic job

Reading: Finish all the questions for "Many Moons."

We have our Pizza Party tomorrow for winning the canathon!

11/12/08

Science: Notes on Chapter 4 section 1

Spelling: Unit 11 Practice

Reading: Read story and start questions

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

11/11/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder for Central America and the Caribbean

Science: Foldable for Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable

Math: Pg 117; 1-13 Study for quiz!

Spelling: Unit 11 Learn 5X's each

English: Study for your English Test!!

Reading: Finish Vocabulary and start reading the story

Monday, November 10, 2008

11/10/08

Social Studies: Pg 75; 1-3

Science: Test today, no homework

Math: Metric Measurement worksheet 3-8

Spelling: Unit 11 Focus, study for Pretest

English: Green Sheet Review study for test which will be on Wednesday

Reading: Many Moons vocabulary

Don't forget to bring some money for the book fair!

Friday, November 7, 2008

11/7/08

Science: Study for Test

Math: Pg 110-111 2-36 evens

Thursday, November 6, 2008

11/6/08

Social Studies: We had to recount all of our cans, so we didn't have time to take our quiz. We will take it tomorrow.

Science: Chorus

Math: Worksheet 3-6

Spelling: Finish Unit 10 and study for the Posttest

English: Poetry today work on November Goals

Reading: Questions for the"Disappearing Man" are due tomorrow


Remember to bring spending money for the movie if you want to have more than popcorn and pop.

Also, if you are planning on buying a yearbook, please make the check out to Negaunee Public Schools for $25.00.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

11/5/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas for Section 2 Central America study for quiz on section 2

Science: Part B of the chapter review

Math: Page 103; 1-28 Rounding Whole Numbers

Spelling: Unit 10 Practice

English: Page 67 second part of the English Chapter 3 Review

Reading: We read most of the story today and started the questions, finish by Friday

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

11/4/08

Social Studies: Pg 67; 1-3

Science: Review Part A

Math: Worksheet 3-4 Problem Solving, pick any four to complete by tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 10 Learn Page 39 also 5x's

English: Review page 66

Reading: Finish vocabulary for tomorrow

Monday, November 3, 2008

11/3/08

Social Studies: Map of Central America

Science: Notes on Section 3 and Reinforcement 3

Math: Worksheet 3-5 all

Spelling: Unit 10 Focus, study for Pretest 10

English: Synonyms and Antonyms pg 65; 1-24

Reading: Vocabulary for The Disappearing Man

Thursday, October 30, 2008

10/30/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder for Caribbean South America section 1

Science: We went on a nature walk to observe signs of primary and secondary succession- no homework

Math: No homework

Spelling: Finish Unit 9 study for Spelling test 9

English: Worksheet #6 Using words correctly: rise, raise; teach learn. Be ready to read your scary story around the campfire tomorrow! Don't forget to bring a treat to pass.

Reading: FInish Lexile book if you haven't already!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

10/29/08

Social Studies: Pg 61; 1-3

Science: Pg 83; 1-4

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Practice page Unit 9

English: Worksheet 5 on Appositives

Reading: We played Skittle Bingo today to review the reading vocabulary words, study for the test which will be tomorrow.

On Friday we will be having our "Scary Stories Around the Campfire" students can bring a treat to pass for our "project."

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

10/28/08

Social Studies: We had a test today, no homework

Science: Notes on Section 2, Reinforcement 2

Math: Pg 95; 1-25 Checkpoint study for quiz tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 9 Learn page and 5x's

English: PG 59; 1-20 Possessive Nouns

Reading: Read "It's the Loving that Counts" also, study your vocabulary words for a test on Wednesday

Monday, October 27, 2008

10/27/08

Social Studies: Study for Test

Science: Notes on Section 1 Read 68-75, do 1-4

Worksheet 3-3 all

Spelling: Focus Unit 9 Study for pretest 9

English: Edit Scary story

Friday, October 24, 2008

10/24/08

Social Studies: We did the Jeopardy sheet in class today and corrected it so students could study for the test which will be on Tuesday.

Science: Worksheet 1 "How Ecosystems Change" We did 1-5 together, finish it up for Monday.

Math: Whole Numbers and Decimals worksheet 3-2 all

English: Finish Rough Draft of your scary story by Monday. We will peer edit on Monday and it is due on Friday.

Reading: Be sure to finish your lexile book and take a quiz before the end of next week.

Have a nice weekend.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

10/23/08

Social Studies: Quiz tomorrow on section 3

Math: Exploring Decimal Models worksheet 3-1 all

Spelling: Finish Unit 8 study for Unit 8 Test

English: Common and Proper Nouns worksheet

Reading: Finish reading story and do questions

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

10/22/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas sheet for section 3

Science: Ch. 3 Lesson 1 "How Ecosystems Change" pg 6, 1-4

English: Worksheet 2 Singular and Plural Nouns

Reading: Read Story, questions due on Friday

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

10/21/08

Social Studies: no homework

Science: no homework

Math: Study for Ch 2 Test scheduled for tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 8 Learn and five times each

English: Brainstorm for "Scary Story Around the Campfire" activity

Reading: Finish Vocabular

10/20/08

Social Studies: We read pages 25-29 in class and did 1-3 together

Science: We took chapter 2 test today, no homework

Math: Study for Chapter 2 test scheduled for Wednesday

Spelling: Unit 8 Focus, study for Pretest 8

Reading: "To the Blue Beaches" vocabulary 1-4

English: Nouns Written Practice on page 51

Friday, October 17, 2008

10/17/08

Science: Study for Science Test which will be on Monday.

Math: Wrap-Up Pg 78-79 all Test on Tuesday

Have a nice weekend!!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

10/16/08

Spelling: Unit 7 due tomorrow, Test 7 tomorrow

English: Edit letter

Reading: Finish Comprehension Questions

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

10/15/08

Social Studies - No homework.

Science - Study for your test on MONDAY (Yes, the test has been moved to Monday).

Math - Worksheet 2-7

Spelling - Unit 7 Practice, page 28

English - Rough draft of "Letter to Miss Ellie's Class"

Reading - Read "Master and Pupil" and start the comprehension questions. Questions will be due on Friday, so try to do the first half of them tonight.

Remember that tomorrow we take the English/Language Arts MEAP, so get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and bring a snack and good book to class with you.

Monday, October 13, 2008

10/13/08

Science: Part B Review

Spelling: Unit 7 Focus, page 26 Study for pretest

English: Unit 1 Review, Test on Wednesday

Reading: Master and Pupil Vocabulary 1-4

Go to bed early tonight! We have the Math MEAP tomorrow morning.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

10/9/08

Social Studies - The Aztecs Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder. Study for quiz on Monday.

Math - Checkpoint page 70. questions 1-14. Study for quiz on Monday.

Spelling - Unit 6 Review, page 25. Study for test on Monday.

English - Finish Chapter Review, page 29, questions 23-39.

Enjoy your three day weekend!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

10/8/08

Social Studies: Read "The Aztecs" pages 20-24 and answer questions 1-3 page 24

Science: Ch 2 Review Part A

Math: Ch 2 Lesson 6 "Modeling Equations That Use Addition and Subtraction" Worksheet 2-6

Spelling: Unit 6 Pg 24

English: Unit 1 Review page 28; 1-22

Reading: Read "Climb On" and do ALL questions 1-6 for Tomorrow

Students who are going to the Corn Maze have all of their assignments and need to turn them in tomorrow morning before they leave on the field trip.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

10/7/08

Social Studies: The Mayas Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder

Science: Chapter 2, Section 3 Notes

Math: Worksheet 2-5 all

Spelling: Unit 6 page 23

English Pg 25-26; 1-24

Reading: Finish "Climb on!" vocabulary

Monday, October 6, 2008

10/6/08

Social Studies: Pg 19; 1-4 Early History of the Americas

Science: Pg 53; 1-4 Energy Flow Pages 50-53; 1-4

Math: Worksheet 2-4; Ch. 2 Lesson 4 "Variables and Expressions" Pages 56-60 in the book.

Spelling: Review Unit 6; page 22 all, no pretest this week, as it is a review unit Posttest on Monday of next week (no school this Friday)

English: Worksheet 1-7 Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons

Reading: "Climb On!" vocabulary- all of the vocabulary is due tomorrow because of the short week.

Friday, October 3, 2008

October 3, 2008

Social Studies: For anyone who did not turn in the Canada Project, it is due on Monday!

English: Pg 21; 1-20


Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

10/2/08

Social Studies: Finish Canada Fan Project

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: Checkpoint Pg 54; 1-8

Spelling: Unit 5 Dictionary Workout page 21, Study for posttest 5

English: Lesson ch 1 Lesson 5 page 18, 2-17

Reading: Finish "Helen Keller" Comprehension questions.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

10/01/08

Social Studies - Continue work on Canada Fan project. Provinces 10 and 11 need to be finished tonight. Remember, the ENTIRE project is due on Friday!

Science - Finish chapter 2, section 3 notes.

Math - Complete worksheet 2-3. Remember to show all work and use P.E.M.D.A.S.

Spelling - Unit 5 Practice, page 20.

English - Finish Worksheet 1-4.

Reading - We read the story "Helen Keller" today in class and started the comprehension questions. The questions are due Friday.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

9/30/08

Social Studies - Continue work on Canada Fan project. Blue sheets for 2 MORE provinces need to be turned in tomorrow.

Science - Complete questions 1-5 on page 49.

Math - Finish Worksheet 2-2.

Spelling - Unit 5 Learn, page 19. Rewrite each incorrect word 5 times.

English - Do Worksheet 1-3.

Reading - Finish "Helen Keller" vocabulary 5-7.

Monday, September 29, 2008

9/29/08

Social Studies - Continue work on Canada Fan Project. Two more provinces need to be done tomorrow, for a total of 7 provinces. Projects will be due on Friday. Remember to do the blue rough draft sheets first!

Science - Finish chapter 1, section 1 Notes on Abiotic Factors.

Math - Complete problems 2-26 Evens on page 46.

Spelling - Do Unit 5 Focus, page 18. Study for pretest.

English - No homework.

Reading - Work on vocabulary 1-4 for "Helen Keller."

Friday, September 26, 2008

9/26/08

Social Studies - Work on Canada project. Province 4 and 5 must be done for Monday. Also, two provinces will be assigned each day next week, so the weekend is a great time to work on extra provinces and get ahead!

Science - Finish questions 1 - 4 (all parts) on page 42, Abiotic Factors.

Math - No math homework.

Spelling - No spelling homework.

English - Think about the letters in your first name. What adjectives start with those letters that you could use to describe yourself?

Reading - No reading homework.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

9/25/08

Social Studies - Work on Canada project. Finish your THIRD province.

Science - Today we had chorus. No homework.

Math - Study for chapter 1 test tomorrow.

Spelling - Finish Unit 4 Proofread, page 17. Study for tomorrow's posttest.

English - Complete worksheet 1-2.

Reading - Finish "Treasure in the Snow" comprehension questions.

Tomorrow is Picture Day. Be sure that you bring in your money and order form so that you can get your picture taken!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

9/24/08

Social Studies - Complete the second province of your Canada project.

Science - We had an assembly today, so we do not have homework.

Math - Wrap up questions 15-25 on page 38. Review for your test on Friday.

Spelling - Unit 4 Practice, page 16.

English - Worksheet 1-1

Reading - Finish reading "Treasure in the Snow."

Picture day is Friday. Remember to bring your money in by then so that you can be sure to get your pictures!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

9/23/08

Social Studies - Finish your final draft of the Quebec

Math - Complete all problems on worksheet 1-7, Misleading Graphs.

Spelling - Unit 4 Learn, page 15. Rewrite incorrect words 5 times each.

English - Finish final copy of "Prevent Home Fires" essay.

Reading - Finish vocabulary for "Treasure in the Snow."

Don't forget that picture day is this Friday. Students should bring in their order forms and picture money ASAP!

Also, many students have turned in their Younkers tickets, but there are still several to be sold. Please bring in any money that you have as soon as you sell your tickets!

Monday, September 22, 2008

9/22/08

Social Studies: We took a test on Canada today, no homework.

Science: Review for Test, we did a study guide in class. STUDY for TEST 1

Math: Pg 38; 1-14 chapter 1 Wrap Up

Spelling: Unit 4 Focus, study for Pretest 4

English: Peer Edit the Fire Essay

Reading: "Treasure in the Snow" Vocabulary 1-4

Friday, September 19, 2008

9/19/08

Social Studies - Look over your Canada Jeopardy answers at least 17 times! The test on Canada will be on Monday, September 22.

Science - The test on chapter one will be on Tuesday, September 23.

English - Finish the rough draft of "Prevent Home Fires" essay.

Reading - Library is every Friday. Everyone needs to have a book in their lexile range by Friday, September 26.

The annual Younkers fundraiser started today. Each student was given 3 tickets that sell for $5 each. Students should bring their money in as soon as they sell their tickets. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the middle school, and your help is greatly appreciated!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Social Studies - Finish the Canada Jeopardy worksheet. Study section 3, Canada Today, for your quiz tomorrow.

Science - No science today. The chapter one test will be next week.

Math - Finish Checkpoint questions 1-4 on page 31. Study for quiz on sections 4-6.

Spelling - Finish all of Unit 3. Study for Posttest.

Reading - Do comprehension questions for Damon and Pythias play.

Today was the first day of chorus. If you have not returned your permission slip but want to be in chorus, bring it back.

Picture forms were handed out yesterday in homeroom. If you are ordering pictures, bring your money and your order form in as soon as possible.

Book orders are due tomorrow. Bring your order form and money in an envelope if you would like to order an books.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

9/17/08

Social Studies - Complete section 3 Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas worksheets.

Science - We corrected our Chapter Review. No homework.

Math - Complete all problems on worksheet 1-6: Making Bar and Line Graphs.

Spelling - Finish all of page 12, including the Practice and the Writing Word Families.

English - Think about whether or not your home is safe from fire. No other homework.

Reading - We performed our play, Damon and Pythias. No homework.

Chorus begins tomorrow. If you are planning on singing, please bring your signed permission slip with you to class.

Student council and yearbook applications are due this Friday!

Student picture day is next week Friday, September 26. Order forms were sent home today and need to be returned on picture day!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

9/16/08

Social Studies - We read about Canada Today. Do questions 1-3 (all parts) at the end of the section.

Science - Complete Part B of Chapter Review worksheet.

Math - Complete worksheet 1-5: Organizing Data (all problems).

Spelling - Finish page 11, all parts: Learn, Review, and Challenge. Rewrite all misspelled words 5 times each.

English - Today we started gathering ideas for our Fire Prevention Essay, These are due next Wednesday, September 24.

Reading - Practice your part in the Damon and Pythias play. We will be performing them tomorrow.

Don't forget to wear your tennis shoes for kickball!

Monday, September 15, 2008

9/15/08

Social Studies - Quiz today. No homework.

Science - Complete the Review Part A.

Math - Complete worksheet 1-4, all problems.

Spelling - Unit 3 Focus, page 10. Study for your pretest.

English - We watched a video on Fire Prevention. We'll start our essays about Home Fire Prevention tomorrow.

Reading - Do the vocabulary for Damon and Pythias.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

9/11/08

Social Studies: PG 181; 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c Use complete sentences.

Science: Pg 24; 1-5 Use complete sentences.

Math: Quiz today. Math Book Condition Reports due tomorrow

Spelling: Pg; Dictionary Workout, Study for Posttest 2

English: Final copy of "The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."

Reading: Pg. 47 Comprehension questions for "Three Strong Women."

9/10/08

Social Studies: Quiz today, Book Condition Report is due tomorrow

Science: Ch 1 Section 3 Notes

Math: Pg 6 Checkpoint 1 Study for Quiz

Spelling: Pg 8 Unit 2 Practice

Reading: We read "The Three Strong Women" together in class

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

9/9/08

Social Studies - We did the section 1 Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas worksheet for our unit on Canada.

Science - We went over the notes for section 2. Complete page 19, questions 1-4.

Math - We practiced median and mode. Complete page 15, problems 14-32 EVENS and 35-38 ALL.

Spelling - We worked on unit 2 Learn (page 7) in class. Write the misspelled words from your pretest 5 times each.

English - We wrote the rough draft of our own "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" stories.

Reading - We finished the vocabulary for "Three Strong Women."

Monday, September 8, 2008

9/8/08

Social Studies - Answer all questions on page 175.

Science - We read chapter one, section two today. Finish all section two notes for tomorrow.

Math - We introduced and practiced mean. On page 14, do problems #1-9 and #34.

Spelling - We started unit 2 and did the focus section in class. Study for the pretest tomorrow.

English - We read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and brainstormed 5 terrible things that could happen to us in our lives.

Reading - We started the vocabulary for our next story, Three Strong Women. Numbers 1-3 should be done.

Student Council applications are due on Friday. They can be turned in to the office.

Friday, September 5, 2008

9/5/08

Social Studies: We introduced Canada today and started working on the Map of Canada. Finish the map for Monday.

Social Studies: Finish questions 3-5 on page 11.

Math: Skills review: Long Division page 11; 2-22 evens

Spelling: We took the Spelling Unit 1 test today and finished Spelling Unit 1 in class.

English: The final copy of the introductory letter to the specials teachers is due on Monday.

Reading: Students turned in their comprehension questions today and worked on their collages.


Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

9-4-08

Social Studies: We worked on the Meridians of Latitude worksheet.

Science: We read and took notes through page 11. Problems 1-2 should be completed (we worked on these in class).

Math: We worked on organizing data using tables. Do problems #6 and #7 on worksheet 1-2 (Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Table).

Spelling: Study for Post Test #1. If you misspelled any of your words on your "5 times each" homework, please re-do these and bring them back. If you have not covered your spelling book, do so tonight.

English: Finish the rough draft of our Friendly Letter. If you want to type your final draft at home, you may.

Reading: We read the end of our first story, An Unlikely Heroine. We started the comprehension questions; if you would like to finish them for homework, you will be ahead of schedule.

If you have not turned in your signed permission to use the internet (page 25 in your handbook) or your recognition of rules (page 33 in your handbook), please sign and return them to the teacher by TOMORROW. The recognition of bus rules goes to your bus driver.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

9/3/08

Social Studies: Meridians of Longitude worksheet

Math: Organizing and displaying data, worksheet ch1 lesson 1

Spelling: We took pretest 1 today and students will write their misspelled words five times each.

English: Finish up the "All About Me" information sheet.

Reading: We finished the vocabulary words today and started reading the story.

Please look over the student handbook in the front of the student planners (assignment notebooks) and sign page 25 and 33. The top of page 33 goes to the bus driver and the bottom half along with page 25 gets turned into the classroom teacher.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

9/2/08

Math: We worked on collecting data and made a frequency table in class, no homework

Spelling: Did the focus together. Study for Pretest 1.

English: We did the front side of "All About Me" and worked on our collage. Please remember to bring in pictures from a magazine for your collage.

Reading: We started the vocabulary in class 1-3 and will finish 4 and 5 tomorrow as we read the story aloud.

Students can bring a snack for math class and a water bottle. Also, if you have P.E. tomorrow, bring the correct shoes.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

6/4/08

Math: 518-519; Wrap up study for test tomorrow

Reading: study for vocabulary test, we played bingo today

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

6/3/08

Social Studies: Pg 155; 1-3

Math: 11-8

Monday, June 2, 2008

6/2/08

Social Studies: We took our Social Studies Test today on Russia (If you were absent today be ready to take it when you return)

Science: We have a Science Test tomorrow first hour, then the chorus goes on the field trip.

Math: Pg 510; 1-4

No more spelling for the year, we collected our books today

English: No more English for the year, we will collect our books tomorrow.

Reading: We will have a reading test on Wednesday. No more stories from the book, we will collect it Wednesday after the vocabulary test.

Friday, May 30, 2008

5/20/08

Social Studies: Study for test which will be on Monday

Science: Review Part B Test on Tuesday

Math: 11-7 We finished this in class.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

5/29/08

Social Studies: Study for the test, it will be on Monday because of the Band concert tonight

Science: Review Part A due tomorrow, Part B due on Monday, Video Review on Monday, Test on Tuesday

Math: Ch 11 Lesson 6 worksheet 11-6

Spelling: Finish Unit 36

English: Study for Unit 15 English Test which will be tomorrow

Reading: Finish Unit 36 study for Test 36

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

5/28/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy for Russia and the Caucasus

Science: We have the SRI reading lexile test today

Math: 11-5

Spelling: Finish Unit 36 by Friday

English: Finish the green sheet review by tomorrow, study for the test which will be tomorrow, the Truth or Fiction article is due on Friday. We will read them out loud to try to fool the class.

Reading: Finish the Unit by Friday

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

5/27/08

Social Studies: Pg 214; 1-2

Science: Pg 54; 1-4

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Unit 36 due on Friday

English: first page of the Green Sheet Review Test on Unit 15 on Thursday

Reading: Down the Mississippi with Mr. Audubon questions and and vocabulary due on Friday

Friday, May 23, 2008

5/23/08

Social Studies: Pg 214; 1-2

Science: Mini-Society in Mrs. Levi's room :)

Math: Review for the quiz on Tuesday

Spelling: No homework

English: No homework. We will have a test on Wednesday next week.

Reading: No homework

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

5/21/08

Social Studies: Pg 210; 1-3

Science: Pg 41; 1-4

Math: Ch 11 Lesson 4 Worksheet 11-4

Spelling: Unit 35 Practice

English: Ch 15 Review Pg 294

Reading: Read the story and start the questions

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

5/20/08

Social Studies: Pg 204; 1-3

Science: Test today, no homework

Math: Worksheet 11-3

Spelling: Unit 35 Learn and five times each

English: PG 293; 1-15 work on Autobiography

Reading: Vocabulary for The Cartoonist's Apprentice

Monday, May 19, 2008

5/19/08

Social Studies: Pg 199; 1-3

Science: Study for Test tomorrow!! Know the vocabulary! speed, Law of conservation of momentum, instantaneous speed, motion, displacement, velocity, distance, average speed, momentum, acceleration, meters per second squared, inertia, mass,
and be sure you know how to read a graph.

Math: Chapter 11 lesson 2 worksheet 11-2

Spelling: Focus for unit 33 also study for the pretest

English: Pg 292; 1-5

Reading: The Cartoonist's Apprentice vocabulary due on Wednesday

Friday, May 16, 2008

5/16/08

Science: Review Part A and Notes for section 3

Math: Ch 11 Lesson 1 Worksheet 11-1

English: Pg 291; 1-8 Also, the Mount Rushmore essay is due on Monday

Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

5/15/08

Social Studies: Study the Jeopardy for the Test tomorrow

Science: Pg 19-24 Momentum Do 1-4

Math: We went over our test today, no homework

Spelling: Finish Unit 34

Reading: Finish story and do questions.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

5/14/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy

Science: Pg 19; 1-5 we did in class, notes on section 2 for homework

Math: Test today, no homework

Spelling: Practice Unit 34

English: Pg 286-287; 1-12 we went to the lab to work on our essay

Reading: Read story and answer questions.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

5/13/08

Social Studies: Pg 145; 1-4

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: Test today

Spelling: Unit 34 Learn and five times

English: Pg 284; 1-14 Work on Paragraph 2

Reading: Discussion Groups today, vocabulary due tomorrow

Monday, May 12, 2008

5/12/08

Social Studies: Chorus practice, no homework

Science: Chorus practice, no homework

Math: Study for Chapter test Test scheduled for tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 34 Focus, study for pretest

English: Mount Rushmore Essay, paragraph 1 due tomorrow

Reading: We finished the first four vocabulary words together in class, the other three are due on Wednesday

Friday, May 9, 2008

5/9/08

Social Studies: No homework

Science: Pg 12; 1-3

Math: Pg 474-475; all but the last one

Spelling: No homework

English: Final copy of Persuasive Essay due on Monday

Reading: No homework

Thursday, May 8, 2008

5/8/08

Social Studies: Library no homework (except if you didn't do your Main Ideas sheet from yesterday)

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: 10-8

Spelling: Finish Unit 33 study for posttest

English: Paragraph 4 (#3 of the body of the Persuasive essay)

Reading: We read the story yesterday in class, finish the questions for tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

5/6/08

Social Studies: Pg 131; 1-2 Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas Sheet

Science: Notes on Section 1

Math: Checkpoint pg 467; 1-16 Study for Quiz on Wed.

Spelling: Learn on Unit 33 and five times each

English: Paragraph 2

Reading: Book Discussion Groups

Monday, May 5, 2008

5/5/08

Social Studies: Test today, no homework

Science; Pg 100; 1-5 We did this together in class today.

Math: Lesson 7 Chapter 10 page 45-466; 1-24

Spelling: Unit 33 Focus study for pretest

English: Persuasive Essay. Introductory paragraph is due tomorrow. Ask your child about the activity we did in English today.

Reading: We did the vocabulary for the "Haste-Me- Well Quilt" in class today. Most students finished.

Friday, May 2, 2008

5/2/08

Social Studies: Study for Test

Math: 10-6

English: Think about a topic for your persuasive essay.


Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

5/1/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy Sheet due tomorrow

Science: Chorus today

Math: 10-5 Problem Solving, pick five all others are extra credit

Spelling: Finish Unit 32 study for posttest

English: Test today, no homework

Reading: Finish questions!

Dress like a kid tomorrow!

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

4/30/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy Sheet is due on Friday. We will play jeopardy after we correct. The S.S. test will be on Monday.

Science: We took a test on Sound today, no homework

Math: Pg 450-451; 2-38 evens We did most of the problems together in class.

Spelling: Practice Unit 32

English: Study for test tomorrow.

Reading: We corrected vocabulary today. Students started working on the questions. They will be corrected on Friday.

Friday is dress like a kid day, be creative.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

4/29/08

Social Studies: no homework

Science: Test tomorrow, study!

Math: Quiz today-students did really well on it.

Spelling: Learn Unit 32 also five times each

English: Green Sheet review due tomorrow. Test on Thursday

Reading: Finish Vocabulary for tomorrow.

Monday, April 28, 2008

4/28/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas Sheet. You can use the Main Ideas sheet on the quiz tomorrow

Science: We will have a test on Wednesday. Start to review for that. I will hit the main points tomorrow.

Math: Pg 446; 1-18 quiz tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 32 Focus look over the words for the pretest tomorrow

English: Green Sheet review on Unit 13 will be due on Wednesday. English Test on Thursday

Reading: Goose Tracks and Blazing Stars vocabulary due on Wednesday. Book Discussion Groups meet tomorrow and Thursday.

The Poetry reading went really well today. Everyone did an excellent job. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended. It was fun!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

4/24/08

Social Studies: We had library today, no homework

Science: Review Part A should be done by tomorrow, Part B by Monday

Math: Ch 10 Lesson 2 Worksheet 10-2

Spelling: Finish Unit 31 by tomorrow Test 31 tomorrow

English: Finish Pages 262-263 by tomorrow

Reading: We will read the story out loud tomorrow and students can finish the questions after that.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

4/23/08

Social Studies: Quiz today on section 3 no homework

Science: Students have the Chapter Review Part a is due tomorrow and Part B will be corrected at the end of the hour on Friday.

Math: Chapter 10 Lesson 1 Pg 436-437; 2-38 evens

Spelling: We worked on Practice today in class, it is due tomorrow

English: Page 262, the first page of the English Review is due tomorrow, page 263 will be due Friday.

Reading: We have book discussion groups today, if you have extra time you can begin to read the story, otherwise we will read it together in class on Friday, because we have the reproductive health presentation on Thursday during reading time.

Our poetry party has been changed to Monday at 1:00. Students are allowed to bring a plastic bottle of pop for themselves and I will have juice for those who choose not to bring pop. Also, would anyone be willing to bring in cookies for the celebration? If so, that would be great, please call me at school 475-7866 from 12:00- 12:45 or at home and leave a message. Thank you!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

4/22/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas Sheet

Science: Section 2 Reinforcement on Sound

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Learn and five times each

English: Pg 261: 1- 19

Reading: Vocabulary due on Wednesday

Monday, April 21, 2008

4/21/08

Social Studies: Pg 118; 1-3

Science: Notes on section 2

Math: quiz

Spelling: Unit 31 Focus

English: Pg 259

Reading: Arachne and Spider Silk vocabulary due on Wednesday

Thursday, April 17, 2008

4/17/08

Social Studies: Quiz today, no homework

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: Study for the quiz on Monday

Spelling: no homework

Reading: C.L.O.U.D.S. questions finish A.S.A.P. :)

On April 24 Ronda Mattila RN, Health coordinator, will present the Reproductive Health Program. The objectives of the program focus on personal hygiene, physical and emotional changes, and developing a better understanding of adolescence. The state mandated pretest was given today and there will be a posttest one week after the presentation. The test has been approved by the NPS Reproductive Health Board and is a tool to measure the retention of material. If you would like more information, or if you do not want your child to participate, please contact Ronda at (475-7803, Ext. 105)

Thank you!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

4/16/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder for section 2 Southern Europe

Science: Pg 55; 1-5

Math: Pg 422: 1-10 Finish worksheet 9-8 also

Spelling: Finish Unit 30 and study for Posttest 30

English: Pg 255; 1-10

Reading: C.L.O.U.D.S. questions

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

4/15/08

Social Studies: We had library this morning, no Social Studies homework

Science: Reinforcement 1

Math: Ch 9 lesson 8 Volume do 1-9 on the worksheet

Spelling: Pg 119

English: Pg 257; 1-6

Reading: We had our book discussion groups today, finish the "picturing" sheet by Thursday.

Monday, April 14, 2008

4/14/08

Social Studies: Pg 109-113; 1-3

Science: Notes on section 1

Math: 9-6; 1-8

Spelling: Unit 30; pg 118

English: Pg 253; 1-10

Reading: Vocabulary for C.L.O.U.D.S. due on Wednesday

Be sure to read the chapter for your Book Club Books!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

4/10/08

Math: 9-6

Spelling: Dictionary Workout

English: Pg 251; 1-4

Bake, bake, bake!!!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

4/9/08

Social Studies: Library first hour no homework

Science: Pg 45; 1-5 Most students finished in class.

Math: Worksheet 9-5

Spelling: Unit 29 Practice

English: Pg 250 Written Practice

Reading: Read the story today and begin the questions.

Bake Sale today and Friday. Don't forget to bake!!

Thank you to all of you who brought in delicious baked goods!!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

4/8/08

S.S. No Homework

Science: Read Ch 2 Section 1 What is sound? Pgs 34-45 Questions 1-5 Due on Thursday

Math: Ch 9-4 Circumference of a Circle 1-16

Spelling: Unit 29 Learn page 115

Bake Sale tomorrow! Don't Forget to bake something!!!

Monday, April 7, 2008

4/7/08

Spelling: Unit 29 Focus and study for pretest

English: Pg 249; 1-17

Reading: Vocabulary for Pueblos and Powwows

Friday, April 4, 2008

4/4/08

Social Studies: Vocab Builder and Main Ideas sheet

Science: Study for Test on Waves MONDAY TEST

Math: Pg 396; 1-6 Quiz on Monday

English: Page 247; 1-10

Thursday, April 3, 2008

4/3/08

Social Studies: Mrs. Palomaki came in to talk about 7th Grade Schedules

Science: Test on Waves on Friday. STUDY!!

Math: 9-3 and Page 396; 1-6

Spelling: Unit 28 due tomorrow. Unit 28 posttest tomorrow, study!

English: Pg 245; Written Practice 1-8

Reading: Read "Art Must Be True" and answer the questions after you read the story.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

4/2/08

Social Studies: Pg 107; 1-2

Science: Mind Joggers Video Study for Science Test on Friday

Math: 9-1 and 9-1 Area and Perimeter

Spelling: Pretest 28, Learn and Practice, and "five times eaches"

English: Pg. 244; 1-6

Reading: Start to read "Art Must Be True"

Monday, March 31, 2008

3/31/08

Social Studies: Mrs. Palomaki visited our classroom.

Science: Review Part B

Math: no homework

Spelling: Unit 28 Focus and study for pretest

English: we worked on sympathy cards for Kenny

Reading: Art Must Be True vocabulary

Thursday, March 27, 2008

3/27/08

Social Studies: We went over the Jeopardy Sheet today, the test is tomorrow morning after a quick game of Jeopardy.

Science: Chorus today, no homework

Math: Test tomorrow on Chapter 8

Spelling: Unit 27 due tomorrow, posttest 27

English: No homework

Reading: Vocabulary test tomorrow. We played Skittle BIngo today and went over all the words on the test. Study vocabulary from the yellow sheets.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

3/26/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy

Science: Review Part A

Math: Wrap Up Pg. 376-377; 1-15

Spelling: Practice for Unit 27 and "five times eaches"

English: Test today, no homework

Reading: We had Poetry today, please bring back the permission slip, signed!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

3/25/08

Social Studies: no homework

Science: Section 3 Notes and Reinforcement 3

Math: 8-11 worksheet

Spelling: Unit 27 Focus and Learn study for pretest 27

English: Study for test on ch 11

Reading: We will read "Uncle Quail's Sea Garden" in class, no homework

Friday, March 14, 2008

3/14/08

Social Studies: Section 3 Pacific South America Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas Sheet

Science: Pg 25; 1-4

Math: Chapter 8 Lesson 10 Chapter 8 Test on Friday, March 28th.

Spelling: We had the Unit 26 Posttest today and corrected Unit 26 no homework

English: Green Sheet Review for Unit 11 Test on Wednesday, March 26th.

Reading: We corrected Larurence Yep today, study for Reading Vocabulary test on Thrusday, March 27th.

Have a wonderful Easter Break!

Thursday, March 13, 2008

3/13/08

Social Studies: Pg 138; 1-4

Science: Notes on Section 2 and Wave Properties section 2

Math: Chapter 8 Lesson 9 worksheet 8-9

Spelling: Finish Unit 26 Posttest 26 tomorrow, be sure to study.

English: Chapter Review pages 222-223. Test on Wednesday the week after break.

Reading: Finish questions for Laurence Yep

It's pajama day tomorrow, wear them for Spirit points!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

3/12/08

Social Studies: Quiz today, no homework

Science: Pg 17; 1-4 Work on planet booklet.

Math: Ch 8 lesson 8 worksheet 8-8

Spelling: Unit 26 Practice

English: Pg 221; 1-10

Reading: Keep working on the questions for Laurence Yep, they are due on Friday

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

3/11/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder for Pacific South America section 2

Science: Notes and Reinforcement for section 1 Waves

Math: Ch 8 lesson 7 worksheet 8-7

Spelling: Unit 26 Learn and "five times eaches"

English: Pg 219; 1-20

Reading: Start reading "Laurence Yep" questions due on Friday

Monday, March 10, 2008

3/10/08

Social Studies: Pg 133; 1-2

Science: Pg 12; 1-4

Math: Worksheet 8-6 (The last one is extra credit, use toothpicks to figure it out.)

Spelling: Unit 26

English: Pg 217; 1-15

Reading: Vocabulary for "Laurence Yep"

All students missing school this week have been given their homework assignments. The last week of the quarter is when we return from Spring Break, so it is important for all work to be completed. Planet booklets should be turned in that week also.

Friday, March 7, 2008

3/7/08

Social Studies: We had a quiz today, no homework

Science: We had a test today, no homework

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Test today, no homework

English: Demonstration Speeches, no homework

Reading: We went over the questions in class today, be sure to take your lexile quiz in library!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

3/6/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas sheet for Pacific South America Section 1, we will have a quiz on section 1, but you will be able to use your Main Ideas sheet on the quiz.

Science: Study for Test on Chapter 3 The Solar System (We went over everything on the test during class today)

Math: Checkpoint Pg 348; 1-15 Quiz tomorrow, it will be like page 348, be sure to review complementary angles.

Spelling: Finish Unit 25 Spelling Posttest tomorrow

English: Work time, no homework

Reading: Finish up the questions.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

3/5/08

Social Studies: Page 128: 1-3

Science: Mindjogger Video Review, Study for test - - - Friday

Math: Worksheet 8-5

Spelling: Practice for Unit 25

English: Dialogue conversation

Reading: Work on questions. We finished the story yesterday.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

3/4/08

Social Studies: No homework library first hour today

Science: Chorus practice today, no homework, Test on Friday

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Unit 25 Learn and "five times eaches"

English: Thank you cards for Mr. and Mrs. Krook. Also, students are to come ready to write up a dialogue tomorrow, maybe something they overheard on the bus, on TV, or at home.

Reading: We read the story today in class, students started their questions which are due on Friday

Monday, March 3, 2008

3/3/08

Social Studies: Test today, grades posted online, no homework

Science: Chapter Review Part B due tomorrow test on Wednesday

Math: Finish Math terms flash cards, quiz tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 25 pretest tomorrow, study

English: Abbreviations worksheet due tomorrow

Reading: Vocabulary due tomorrow

Thursday, February 28, 2008

2/28/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy Sheet

Science: Chorus today

Math: Ch 8 Lesson 4 Worksheet 8-4

Spelling: Finish Unit 24 Study for Review Unit 24 Test

English: Pg 211: 1-14

Reading: Finish Questions

Don't forget to dress for cold weather tomorrow for sledding!! Also, bring a lunch!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2/27/08

Social Studies: Quiz today and start Jeopardy Sheet

Science: Review Part A and B due on Friday

Math: Worksheet 8-3

Spelling: Pg 96

English: Pg 211: 1-14 Write out all sentences

Reading: Finish reading story and start the questions

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

2/26/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas sheet for section 3 Atlantic South America

Science: Notes on Section 4

Math: Worksheet for Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Exploring Angles

Spelling: Unit 24; Pg 95

English: Pg 209; 1-12

Reading: Finish Vocabulary for "The Monterey Bay Aquarium" and start reading the story.

Monday, February 25, 2008

2/25/08

Social Studies; PG 117; 1-4

Science: Pg 93; 1-4

Math: Ch 8 Lesson 1 Worksheet 8-1

Spelling: Unit 24 Review Unit Pg 94

English: Unit 11 Pg. 207; 1-10

Reading: Vocabulary for "The Monterey Bay Aquarium"

Friday, February 22, 2008

2/22/08

Social Studies: No homework

Science: We took the hour to work on our Planet booklets

Math: No homework

Spelling: No homework

English: Demonstration Speeches

Reading: We finished the story "The Princess and the Admiral" and did the questions. They must be finished by Monday.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

2/21/08

Social Studies: Vocab Builder and Main Ideas for Section 2 Brazil

Science: We worked on our Planet Booklets today

Math: We went over our Test on Chapter 7 and there will be a test B tomorrow

Spelling: Finish Unit and study for Test 23

Reading: Students had Library time today. Also, we read more of the story today and will finish it in class tomorrow. Questions will be due on Monday

Thank you to everyone who supported the viewing of the Lunar Eclipse last night!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

2/20/08

Social Studies: PG 110: 1-3

Science: Notes section 3 Work on Cover of the planet booklet and the table of content.

Math: Test today, no homework

Spelling: Practice page and "five times each"

English: Poetry

Reading: We started the story today in class, questions due on Friday.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

2/19/08

Social Studies: Pg 110; 1a and 1b

Math: 7-5 Reteaching Scale Study for Test tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 23 Focus and Learn Study for Pretest

Reading: The Princess and the Admiral vocabulary

Thursday, February 14, 2008

2/14/08

No homework! Enjoy the long weekend!!

2/13/08

Social Studies: No homework

Science: Notes on Section 2

Math: Pg 320-321 Wrap Up Evens Quiz tomorrow

Spelling: Finish Unit 22

English: Bring in your Valentine's Day Cards

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

2/12/08

Social Studies: Atlantic South America Vocabulary Builder and Main Ideas Sheet Quiz tomorrow.

Science: "The Planets and the Sun" booklets

Math; 7-10 Circle Graphs

Spelling: Unit 22 Learn page 87

English: Study for Test 7

Reading: Tides at the Seashore vocabulary

Monday, February 11, 2008

2/11/08

Social Studies: Pg 105; 1-3

Science: Pg 87; 1-4

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Unit 22 Focus

English: Green Sheet Review

Reading: Tides at the Seashore vocabulary

Thursday, February 7, 2008

2/7/08

Social Studies: Study for Test tomorrow!!

Science: Chorus today, no homework (if you finished your notes)

Math: Chapter 7 Lesson 9 worksheet (evens, then all three story problems)

Spelling: Finish Unit 21

English: English Review

Reading: Finish Paloma Questions by Monday.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

2/6/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy Sheet for Caribbean South America ( Most Students finished this in class)

Science: Notes on Chapter 3 Section 1 (We read this section yesterday in class)

Math: Ch 7 Lesson 8 Estimating WIth Percents

Spelling: Practice

English: Pg 136 and 137 Review will be corrected on Friday

Reading: Work on Paloma Questions. We finished reading the story in class yesterday.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

2/5/08

Social Studies: No homework

Science: Pg 74; 1-4

Math: Worksheet 7-7 we finished this in class

Spelling: Learn and 5X's

English: Pg 135; 1-8

Reading: Finish Reading "Paloma" and start the questions that are due on Friday

Monday, February 4, 2008

2/4/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas and Vocabulary Builder

Science: Test today

Math: Percents worksheet 7-6

Spelling: Unit 21 Focus and Study for pretest

English: Idioms

Reading: Vocabulary for "Paloma"

Friday, February 1, 2008

2/1/08

Social Studies: PG 95; 1-3

Science: Study for the test on Monday

English: Work on you demonstration speeches if you haven't already presented.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

1/31/08

Social Studies: Quiz today, no homework

Science: We had Chorus today, because of the snow day yesterday, we will have the Science Test on Monday

Math: Pg 296; 1-4

Spelling: Unit 20 is due tomorrow. Study for the Posttest

English: Who and Whom Pg 133; 1-24

Reading: The questions are due tomorrow for "How a Shark finds it's Food." Students heard the story on Tuesday.

Don't forget to sell three Younkers Tickets!!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

1/29/08

Social Studies: Main Ideas Sheet and Vocabulary Builder For Section 2 Caribbean South America

Science: Part B Review Test on Friday

Math: Worksheet 7-5 Scale Drawings

Spelling: Unit 20 Learn page 79

English: Pg 131: 1-10 Also, we started on our Valentine's Day Project. Each student wrote a compliment about the other students on the pink class list that was handed out. We will start to make cards today in class with rubber stamps and glitter.

Reading: Students will listen to the Reading story today " How a Shark Finds Food" and begin to answer the questions.

Don't forget to bring in a photo of an ancestor for our poetry project.

The ski trip will be next Wednesday.

Monday, January 28, 2008

1/28/08

Social Studies: Pg 89; 1-3

Science: Part A Review

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Study for Pretest 20

English: PG 129: 1-16

Reading: Vocabulary for "How a Shark Finds Food."

Don't forget to bring a photo for Poetry on Wednesday

Thursday, January 24, 2008

1/24/08

Social Studies: Study for quiz on section 1

Science: Reinforcement Section 3

Math: 7-4 1-8

Spelling: Finish Unit 19 and Study for posttest 19

English: Pg 127: 1-10

Reading: Due on Monday

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

1/23/08

Social Studies: Vocabulary Sheet and Main Ideas for section 1

Science: Notes on Section 3

Math: Chapter 7 Lesson 3 Worksheet 7-3 Evens

Spelling: Practice for Unit 19 (Most students finished this in class together)

English: Poetry

Reading: Start Reading Story

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

1/22/08

Social Studies: Pg 85; 1-3

Science: Pg 59: 1-4

Math: PG 283-284; every other even

Spelling: Pg 75 all of the Learn page and five times each

English: PG 125; 1-10

Reading: Finish Vocabulary

1/22/08

Social Studies: Pg 85: 1-3

Science: Pg 59; 1-4

Math: Pg 283-284: EOE

Spelling: Pg 75 Learn page and five times each

English: Pg 125: 1-18 and work on Demonstration Speech

Reading: Finish Vocabulary for Mafatu and the Ma'o

Monday, January 21, 2008

1/21/08

Science: Reinforcement on Section 2 The Moon

Math: Pg 279-280: 2-42 evens

Spelling: Unit 19 Focus

English: Pg 123 Written Practice Pronouns and Antecedents Also, we introduced our Demonstration Speeches today.

Reading: Start Vocabulary

Friday, January 18, 2008

1/18/08

No homework!! This is the end of marking period 2. We are half way through the year!

Enjoy the Packer game this weekend!!

Thursday, January 17, 2008

1/17/08

Spelling: Finish Unit 18. Study for Spelling Posttest 18.

Reading: Study for vocabulary test. It is on Friday.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

1/15/08

Social Studies: Study for test. It is tomorrow!

Science: Pg 54; 1-5

Math: 8-11 (from the old book)

Spelling: Pg 71 of review unit 18

English: Pg 106-107 Due tomorrow, test on Thursday

Monday, January 14, 2008

1/14/08

Social Studies: Jeopardy

Science: Reinforcement on Section 1 start notes section 1

Math: Worksheet 8-10

Spelling: Unit 18 pg 70

English: Pg 106-107 due Wed

Friday, January 11, 2008

1/11/08

Social Studies: Review Sheet

Science: Astronomy Pg 45: 1-5

Math: Practice 6-9

English: Pg 104; 1-10

Thursday, January 10, 2008

1/10/08

Social Studies: Quiz today, no homework

Science: We had Chorus today, so Science homework

Math: Pg 260; 2-28 evens. We did the first seven together in class and students practiced on their own after that.

Spelling: Finish Unit 17 Posttest 17 tomorrow

Reading; We had Library today, so we will finish reading the story tomorrow in class and work on the questions after that. Questions will be due on Monday.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

1/9/08

Social Studies: Study for quiz on section 3

Spelling: Unit 17 Practice

Reading: Finish reading the story and start the questions.

Happy Birthday Doug!!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

1/8/08

Social Studies: Vocab Builder and Main Ideas for section 3

Science: Ch 5 Test today, no homework

Math: Ch 6 Lesson 7 Multiplication of Fractions; 1-15

Spelling: Unit 17 Learn page 67 and five times each

English: Pg 103; 1-9 Subject-Verb Agreement

Reading: Finish Vocabulary

Monday, January 7, 2008

1/7/08

Social Studies: Pg 75: 1-3

Science: Study for Science Test Ch 5 We will have the test tomorrow

Math: no homework

Spelling: Unit 17 focus study for pretest

English: Pg 101; 1-13

Reading: Start the vocabulary for Brother to the Wind

Friday, January 4, 2008

1/4/08

We will have a Science Test on Tuesday

Math quiz on Monday

English: Pg 99; 1-10

Thursday, January 3, 2008

January 3, 2008

Social Studies: Vocabulary Review and Main Ideas for Section 2 Quiz on section 2 tomorrow

Science: Part B of the Chapter Review. Mind Jogger Video review tomorrow Test on Tuesday

Math: Quiz today, no homework

Spelling: Practice page 64 and Dictionary workout page 65 due tomorrow. Post test tomorrow.

Reading: We had library today, we will work on reading the story and doing the questions tomorrow, they will be due on Monday

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

1/2/2008

Social Studies: Central America Pg 67; 1-3 We did this assignment together in class.

Science: Conserving Life Chapter Review part A Most students finished this in class.

Math: Pg 200 checkpoint. Quiz tomorrow

Spelling: Unit 16 Focus and Learn pages 62-63 Study for Pretest

English: We had poetry today

Reading: Start the vocabulary for The Cat and the Golden Egg