Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Happy Tuesday!

Homework for today:

8L.A.-
1. Vocabulary Lesson 3 ex C, Pre-test tomorrow
2. Worksheet 31 on Pronouns; Quiz tomorrow on pronouns
3. Friday folder returned by Thursday. Please have the following signed by your parents/guardians: grade slip and VL1 test
4. Leaf questions (if not completed)

5P-
1. Friday folder returned by Thursday. Please have the following signed by your parents/guardians: grade slip, 2 quizzes, and 2 labs.
2. Bring in an object to measure by Thursday
3. Bonus day is Friday:)

Have a great evening! See everyone tomorrow.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Happy Monday!

I would like to thank everyone who came out for Back to School Night. It was wonderful meeting everyone!
If you were unable to attend Back to School Night, I will be sending home some information that I handed out

Some updating on what happening in our classroom:

8th grade L.A and 5P Science
I was out on Friday with Bronchitis, so today we will be catching up on the work completed while I was out. Also grade slips and Friday folders will be sent home Tuesday and Friday this week.

*8th L.A. Parents: I will also be sending home a copy of the students' Vocabulary guidelines. These guidelines lay out all the Vocabulary homework for the entire week. Your child does have a copy of this in his/her binder.

Homework for this evening:
8L.A.:
1. Vocabulary L3 ex A

5P:
1. Bring in an object to measure

Have a great day!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Happy Tuesday!

Back to School Night for grades 5-8 tonight 6-8 p.m.

Homework for this evening:

8th LA:

1. I still have not received all the Friday Folders back.  Please return them by tomorrow.

2. Vocabulary Lesson 2 ex C + test Friday

3. S.S.R (free choice) book by Friday!

5P Science:

1. I still have not received all the Friday Folders back. Please return them by tomorrow.

Other notes:

1. Pictures are on 10/6/09

2. Entertainment books- Sale end 9/28/09. Please return the forms by Monday and if not purchasing books return the Entertainment book by Monday.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Happy Monday!

Homework for this evening:

8th L.A.-
1. Return Friday folders, include the signed grade slip letter
2. Vocabulary Lesson 2 ex A. Test Friday.
3. Free Reading book needed by Friday
4. Parent survey (optional) is due by Wednesday

5P Science-
1. Return Friday folders, include the signed grade slip letter
2. Parent survey (optional) is due by Wednesday

Back to School night- Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Picture day is 10/6/09

Have a great night!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Happy Friday!

Homework for this weekend:

8th L.A.-
Friday folders- grade slip letter, newsletter, and parent survey *Please return the folder and bottom portion of the grade slip letter on Monday. Parent survey is not due back until Wednesday

5P Science-
Friday folders- grade slip letter, newsletter, and parent survey *Please return the folder and bottom portion of the grade slip letter on Monday. Parent survey is not due back until Wednesday

Other reminder:
Back to school night is Tuesday
Picture day is October 6

Have a wonderful weekend and I will see you all on Monday!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Happy Tuesday!


Homework for this evening:

8th L.A.-
Vocabulary- Lesson 1 ex. C and pre-test on words tomorrow

Free Reading book by 9/25/09

5P Science-
Quick quiz tomorrow on (outline page 1 and top part of page 2): the definition of Science, branches and twigs of Science, and the jobs of Science


Have a great evening!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Happy Monday!

Homework for this evening:

8th LA- Vocabulary Lesson 1 exA
Textbooks covered
S.S.R. book by Friday (Free choice)

5P Science- No homework

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Happy Tuesday!

Homework for this evening:

8th L.A.:
1. Respond to the second short answer questions in today's packet, entitled:
Our Living Constitution Part 1

5C Science:
No Homework:)

Have a great evening!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Happy Friday!

We had a great first week in Language Arts and Science. Thank you for all your hard work.

Homework:
8F (homeroom):
Please return the following forms by 9/11/09-
1. Free/Reduced lunch
2. Internet policy
3. Early Dismissal
4. Emergency contact
5. Photo/Video release
6. Insurance form (if purchasing)

*The parent/student handbook is on-line. Please make sure to read it over.

8th L.A.:
Please sign and return the following papers: rules, grading, and vocabulary.

5C:
Please sign and return the following papers: rules, grading, and lab safety.

Enjoy the long weekend and I will see you on Tuesday!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Happy Thursday!

Homework for this evening-

8Th L.A.- Please have the following three papers signed:
1. Classroom rules 2. Grading policy and 3. Vocabulary guidelines
*No L.A. homework if you already turned them in

5C- Please have the following papers signed tonight for homework:
1. Classroom rules
2. Grading policy
3. Lab safety worksheet

Thank you everyone for a great day! See you tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! It is going to be a Great year!

8F:
Many forms were handed out today in homeroom, below is a list of all the form along with their due dates.
Emergency Contact- ASAP (latest 9/11/09)
Free/reduced lunch- ASAP (latest 9/11/09)
Photo/Video release- 9/11/09
Early Dismissal form- 9/11/09
Insurance form- return only if wanting to purchase
Internet form- 9/11/09

8Th grade LA: Thank you for a great first day!
Please sign and have your parents/guardians sign the following papers: Class Rules, grading, and vocabulary

5C Science:
Thank you for a great first day!

I heard there was some confusion with the supplies. No need to worry we will use what the students already have.

No homework tonight, but I will be sending home paper tonight!

Have a great night. See you tomorrow:)