Monday, November 30, 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

Happy Monday!

Homework for this evening:

8th grade:
1. Define the vocabulary terms from Chapters 1 and 2 from The Outsiders. Remember to use the format that we discussed in class. Term, part of speech, and definition.
*Students were allowed to bring home a dictionary if needed.

5P Science:
1. None


Have a great evening!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Happy Thursday!

8th LA:
No homework for this evening
****Bonus day tomorrow for both eighth grades.

5P science:
No homework for this evening


Have a great Thursday!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Happy Wednesday!

8 Language Arts:
The students have been busy building their triarams. The triaramas will depict a scene from their first free choice book. I am so excited to see how they turn out!

I also would like to congratulate both eighth grades on earning a bonus day! 8F and 8K will be celebrating their bonus day this Friday!

Vocabulary: 8F and 8K will have their vocabulary test Thursday; voted on by the class. They will be allowed to use their index cards on the test.
**Vocab HW for tonight--> Lesson 7 ex C & D

5P Science:
The scientists have been discovering motion, speed, average speed, and instantaneous speed. Through our wind-up toy lab, they have learned how to measure the distance and time of an object. Tomorrow we will take the distances and times and convert that to speeds. I am so impressed with how hard they have been working!

Science class-No homework tonight!


Have a great evening! See you tomorrow!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy Wednesday!

Homework for this evening:

8LA-
1. Crossword puzzle-->please use your index card for help
2. Vocabulary test on Friday
3. Rough draft/brainstorm writing prompt

5P Science-
You have the night off--No Homework:)

Enjoy the evening! See you tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Happy Tuesday!

Homework for this evening:

8LA:
Study the 16 vocabulary terms from the short story, The Tell-Tale Heart every night for the test on the terms on Friday

5P Science: Worksheet (no textbook needed)
1. Write one paragraph on three objects you saw in motion on your way to school this morning. Make sure to describe the objects that were in motion

Other News:
Candle orders are due 11/20!
All yearbook happiness ads are also due by 11/20!---Mrs. Carr only has 6!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

Happy Monday! Welcome back:)

Homework for this evening:
8LA-
**No Vocabulary lesson this week; however, there will be a vocabulary test this week on Friday for the sixteen terms from The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.
1. Copy all sixteen vocabulary terms from the short story, The Tell-Tale Heart, from the worksheet to the index card
2. Choose a scene from your S.S.R. book for your triarama

5P Science- Worksheet
Bring home your textbook and define the vocabulary terms from section 1 of chapter 1.

Other news:
-Eighth grade candle orders are due by November 20, 2009. All money must be turned in with order. See Mrs. Carr for info.
-Yearbook: baby pictures are due by 11/20/09

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Happy Tuesday!

*Report cards will go home tomorrow

Homework for this evening:
8th La and 5P Science= none

8F News
1. Report card envelopes due back by Monday, November 9th 2009
2. Class pictures- I took the class picture out of the envelopes. There was a misprint on the class photo. The class photo will be fixed and replaced by the photographer.

Just a reminder, the second marking period is in full swing. Please make sure to stay on top of your assignments.

Have a great evening!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009

Happy Monday!

Half days- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for parent/teacher conferences
No school- Thursday and Friday

8th grade L.A.=
We have been discovering the world of Edgar Allan Poe. As we learn about his life we are examining how his misfortunes really played a major role in his writings.

No Vocabulary unit this week due to the shortened week. Also Friday folders will not be sent home this week because report cards are being sent home on Wednesday.

No Homework tonight.

5P Science=
We have just begun working on Unit II: Forces and Motion. This week we will be completing activities that introduce us to the text and it's concepts.

No Homework this evening.

Also, no Friday folders this week.

Have a wonderful evening!