Mrs. Ficarra's/Miss Dean's Classroom News

Happy Monday!!!

2012-02-13T15:01:00.003-05:00

This week:

5th Grade is reading We Were There, Too! Today their home letters went home along with an extra copy of the vocab (So they can study, every day) and their HW -- Compare Contrast WS p18. Their vocab/story test will be on Thursday. **Please be sure to bring your SSR book Friday, we have a mini-assignment to complete.**

6th Grade is working on their Unit Project -- Themed Graffiti. This will be due on Thursday.
**Please be sure to bring your SSR book Friday, we have a mini-assignment to complete.**

7th Grade will be reading the story Thank You, Ma'am. Their grade folders are going out tomorrow with tests to be signed for HW. Their will be a Vocab Test on Thursday.
**Please be sure to bring your SSR book Friday, we have a mini-assignment to complete.**

8th Grade is reading Harriet Tubman. Their HW is Vocab Practice p138. Their Vocab/story test will be on Thursday.
**Please be sure to bring your SSR book Friday, we have a mini-assignment to complete.**

The end of the week...

2012-02-09T12:19:00.002-05:00

5th Graders! Study for your Vocab/Story Test tomorrow! Lets have another round of wonderful grades!

7th Graders! We've decided to push back our test since we've been taking our time reading about the strange world of Harrison Bergeron. Our Vocab Test is tomorrow and the Story Test will be pushed back to Monday.

Changes and add ons!

2012-02-08T15:08:00.002-05:00

5th Grades Story/Vocab test has been moved to Friday! We've been taking our time with the story and we didn't want to rush through. Please make sure to study the vocab 5th graders!

6th Graders' grade folders went out today. Their HW is to get the folder and the tests inside signed.

Tomorrow:

7th Graders will get their grade folders. Their HW is to get the folders and each test signed.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Welcome to a new week!!

2012-02-06T16:21:00.002-05:00

Hello, everyone!

This week's agenda is as follows:

5th Grade will be reading a story called James Forten. Their story test/vocab test is Thursday. Tonight they have a WS on Sequencing Events.

6th Grade has a note quiz tomorrow on the notes we took on the Harlem Renaissance. We'll be working with partners to interpret poetry from Langston Hughes this week.

7th Grade will be reading Harrison Bergeron this week. Their Vocab Test is Thursday and their Story Test is Friday.

8th Grade will continue to work on their identity collages. Projects are due at the beginning of the period Thursday.

This week's agenda:

2012-01-30T16:23:00.005-05:00

Hello, everyone!

If you have not given me your grade folder empty, please do so tomorrow.

For the fifth graders tonight they have a conclusions and generalizations worksheet for homework. You'll notice on the back of their weekly home letter is a copy of their vocab list for the week so they can begin studying their words. Also, we are trying something new this week. Thursday is our vocab AND story test. It will be ten matching vocab, 5 true/false statements about the story and five multiple choice questions about the story.
We are reading They Called Her Molly Pitcher.

The sixth grader's story test is Friday, their Vocab test is Thursday, and there is a vocab quiz tomorrow. Tomorrow we'll have a vocab practice sheet for homework.
We are reading Scout's Honor.

For the seventh graders we are reading What do Fish Have to do with Anything? Their story test is Friday and their Vocab test is Thursday. There is a vocab quiz tomorrow. Tomorrow we'll have a vocab practice sheet for homework.

For the eight graders we are reading The Medicine Bag and Who are you today, Maria? Their their Vocab test is Thursday. Instead of our story test we are doing an identity collage. That will be due Friday. Tonight's homework is a vocab practice sheet.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

Happy Friday!

2012-01-27T16:21:00.001-05:00

For all parents:

Sent home grade folders today! Please check out their work. Everything in those folders is from the last 2 weeks (excluding this week) and will be on the 2nd MP.

Have a great weekend!

This Week's Agenda

2012-01-23T18:24:00.002-05:00

Hello, everyone! Welcome to a new Marking period this week!

For the fifth graders tonight they had a vocab practice worksheet for homework. You'll notice on the back of their weekly home letter is a copy of their vocab list for the week so they can begin studying their words. Thursday is our vocab test and instead of a story test this week we'll be working on fact and opinion posters.
We are reading Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?

For the sixth graders we are reading Nadia the Willful. Their story test is Friday and their Vocab test is Thursday. Tomorrow we'll have a vocab practice sheet for homework.

For the seventh graders we are reading The War of the Wall. Their story test is Friday and their Vocab test is Thursday. Tomorrow we'll have a vocab practice sheet for homework.

For the eight graders we are reading Rules of the Game. Their story test is Friday and their Vocab test is Thursday. Tonight's homework is a vocab practice sheet.

Looking forward to a great week!

Enjoy the weekend!!!

2012-01-20T19:09:00.002-05:00

For my fifth grade parents!!!

I slipped a sheet to be signed in your childrens' Friday folders. Check it out. It describes the silent sustained reading project (SSR) that we'll be working on through March.

Cheers!

Ms. Dean

This week's agenda.

2012-01-18T15:23:00.003-05:00

Good afternoon, everyone!

So this week 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are having their quarterly assessment on Friday. It will be a test on the notes they have have gathered over the past two and a half weeks. Study those notes and make sure you're all caught up!

8th graders are also having their vocab test from last week's story on Thursday.

5th graders are working on reading nonfiction stories about the Revolution in groups. They've been working together wonderfully!!!

Thanks for a really good day, guys and gals!

Miss Dean

Friday Before the Looong Weekend

2012-01-13T18:13:00.002-05:00

Thank you everyone, for a lovely first, full week!!!

Just wanted to let 5k and 5L parents know to expect to see some stellar Vocab and Story test grades in those Friday folders!!!

Cheers,

Miss Dean

Thursday

2012-01-12T16:56:00.002-05:00

It's almost Friday, folks!

Some changes for today and tomorrow:

For 6th and 7th, we worked on a reading check for our stories. If you did NOT finish the Reading Check worksheet before we left for the library, then that is homework for tonight.

For my vibrant, 5th graders -- 5L worked on some extra vocab review today instead of taking the test and going to the library. So the Vocab Test for 5L was postponed until tomorrow. Please take advantage of this time and study! We will definitly go to the library next Thursday (5k isn't able to go next Thursday because of a presentation, so it evens out).

Have a lovely evening!

Happy Monday!!

2012-01-08T11:28:00.003-05:00

Hello again, folks!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

Monday's HW and this week's agenda:

5th Graders: Target Vocabulary work sheet p 27. There is a Story Test Wednesday and a Vocab Test Thursday.

6th Graders: Vocabulary Practice p 26 (A and B ONLY). Study your new vocab words -- there is a Vocab Quiz tomorrow. There is a Vocab Test Thursday and Story Test Friday

7th Graders: Study your new Vocab words -- there is a Vocab Quiz tomorrow. There is a Vocab Test Thursday and Story Test Friday

8th Graders: Vocabulary Practice p 26. There is a Vocab Test Wednesday and a Story Test Friday.

Quiz postponed

2012-01-05T07:39:00.002-05:00

Hello, folks!!

So the quiz for 6th and 7th Grade was moved to tomorrow.

So tonight's HW for 6th-8th is to study their notes.

HW for 5th grade is to just get those signed slips back to me with their parent/guardian contact information.

Have a great Thursday and I look forward to seeing all your bright and shiny faces today!

Miss Dean

For the rest of this week

2012-01-03T16:55:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to add that there will be a note quiz this week for 6th-8th grade.

6th and 7th grade will have their quiz on Thursday.

8th will have theirs on Friday.

Thanks to all for a great first day!!!

Welcome back everyone!!!

2012-01-02T20:44:00.002-05:00

Miss Dean here.

I hope everyone had a lovely break! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone a little better these next few weeks. It should be a fun new year!

As for Tuesday's HW...

I will be sending an introductory letter home with everybody Tuesday. Please have your parents fill out the information and bring it back for me on Wednesday.

Happy Friday Eve!

2011-12-15T15:13:00.002-05:00

Tonight's Homework:

5L/K Reading- none

6S Reading- Create a gingerbread person for Aaron
*Remember even if they do not state exactly what Aaron looks like, be creative and design the character as you think he would look like

7K Reading- none

8F- Chapter 10-12 quiz

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Tuesday

2011-12-13T15:00:00.002-05:00

Tonight's Homework:

5th-
1. Winter reading comprehension worksheet (read and answer 10 questions)
2. No story test this week

6th-
1. Complete the box on worksheet 85 for the characters Jerry and Aaron-"What problems does he face?"
2. No story test this week

7th-
1. Create gingerbread for the Great-Grandpa Breckenridge. Use the textbook for descriptions.
2. No story test this week

8th-
none

Enjoy the evening

Happy Wednesday!

2011-12-07T15:33:00.002-05:00

***5th-7th Reading: Due to the delay on Monday and the concert rehearsals/concert, all Friday test have been postponed***

Tonight's HW:
5th- No story test Friday. Test moved to Tuesday of next week.
6th- No story test Friday. Test moved to Tuesday of next week.
7th- No story test Friday.Test moved to Tuesday of next week.
8th- No HW

Thank you for a great day! Stay warm and dry!

Happy Monday

2011-12-05T15:30:00.005-05:00

Tonight's HW-

5th- Story of the week: Storm Warriors
*Due to the delay, 5K did not have class today, so there is NO homework for them.
5L=1. Grade folders- please have your parents sign and return the tests that are in the folder
2. Reading comprehension worksheet- America's Number One Snack-
Directions: read the information and respond to the 8 multiple choice questions on the back
3. Because of the concert practices and concert the story test will be Friday (5L and 5K)
4. No Vocabulary test this week (5L and 5K)
6S-
Due to the delay 6S did not have reading today
7K-
1. Grade folders sent home today. Please have your parents sign and return the tests and folder.
2. Vocabulary practice worksheet 113 (A&B only)
8F-
* Working on the novel
1. Vocabulary definitions for chapters 8&9 due Thursday/ 10-12 due Friday

Happy Friday Eve

2011-12-02T14:38:00.002-05:00

This weekend's HW:

5th= No HW

6th= Please have your parents/guardians look over and sign the grade folder and all tests/quizzes. Please return by Monday.

7th= No HW

8th= No HW

Have a great weekend!

Happy First Day of December

2011-12-01T14:51:00.000-05:00

Tonight's HW:
5th- No HW
6th-
1. Study your vocabulary cards for test tomorrow
7th-
1. Study your vocabulary cards for test tomorrow
8th-
1. Ch 5-7 vocabulary due Friday

Happy Wednesday!

2011-11-30T14:55:00.001-05:00

Tonight's HW:
5th=
1. Re-read story
2. Read over story notes
3. Story test tomorrow
6th=
1. Vocab test Friday
2. Finish vocabulary cards
7th=
1. Vocb test Friday
8th=
1. Define chapters 5-7 vocabulary terms *due Friday

Happy Tuesday

2011-11-29T18:23:00.007-05:00

Tonight's HW:
5th-
1. Story test moved to Thursday
2. Read over today's notes from the story
6th-
1. Vocabulary test moved to Friday
2. Using your Lit text, define the 6 vocabulary terms on the back of your index cards. In your book either use the Reference section on page R117 of the definitions in the story.
7th-
1. Vocabulary test moved to Friday
8th-
None

Happy Monday

2011-11-28T15:59:00.003-05:00

Tonight's HW:

5th-
1. Story test Wednesday
2. No vocabulary test this week

6th-Ghost of the Lagoon by: Armstrong Sperry
1. Tomorrow we will have quiz on the class notes from today (author: Armstrong Sperry)
2. Vocabulary test Thursday

7th- The Retrieved Reformation by: O. Henry
1. Tomorrow we will have a quiz on the class notes from today (author: O. Henry)
2. Vocabulary test Thursday

8th- Class novel: The Outsiders
No HW

Vocabulary terms for the week of 11/14/11

2011-11-14T12:39:00.004-05:00

5th grade terms:
romp- an energetic and noisy way to play
strained- stretched to the limit, either physically or mentally
shouldered- carried the weight
lunging- making sudden forward movement
wheeled- turned quickly
frantic- wild with excitement or worry
picturing- creating a mental image of something
bounding- leaping
checking- limiting or controlling something
stride- the rhythm of your walking and the length of your steps

6th grade terms:
condition- n- a disease or state of health
diagnosis-n- the identification of a disease through examination of a patient
stroke-n- a sudden, severe attack; a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain
setback-n- an unexpected stop in progress

7th grade terms:
agile- adj- quick and light in movement
despair- v- to lose hope
dismay-n- distress caused by trouble or something unexpected
eavesdrop-v-to listen secretly to a private conversation of others
falsify- v- to make false by adding to or changing
vile- adj- disgusting; unpleasant

Happy Monday!

2011-11-14T11:49:00.005-05:00

**7th/8th Candle Order due by 11/21/11**

Tonight's HW:
5th- This week's story = Old Yeller
1. Story test Wednesday
2. Vocabulary test on Thursday

6th- This week's story = Jeremiah's Song
1. Story test Friday
2. Vocabulary quiz Wednesday

7th- This week's story = The Scholarship Jacket
1. Story test Friday
2. Vocabulary test tomorrow

8th-
We have stated a class novel, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton
1. Finish defining the vocabulary terms from chapters 1 & 2

Have a great day!

Happy Tueday

2011-11-08T12:45:00.002-05:00

Tonight's HW:

5th grade:
1. Re-read the story, Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles.
2. Test tomorrow on the story

6th grade:
1. Re-read the story, Eleven, and look over notes
2. Test tomorrow on the story

7th:
1. Re-read the story, Zebra.
2. Test tomorrow on the story

8th:
1. No Homework
2. In class tomorrow we will be finishing our timelines on Paul Revere's Ride

Thank you for a great day.

Happy Tuesday!

2011-11-01T15:11:00.002-04:00

Today's Homework:

5th grade reading- Because of the snow day and delay, the fifth graders will NOT have a story test tomorrow.
5L- We did not have class today due to the delay, so no HW
5K- Worksheet 19 & 25 on antonyms

6th grade reading- Story: Eleven by Sandra Cisneros
1. Worksheet 26 A & B only

7th grade reading- Story: Zebra
We did not have class today due to the delay, so no HW

8th grade reading- Poem: Paul Revere's Ride
No HW

Thank you for a great day!

8th grade information

2011-11-01T15:09:00.001-04:00

The parent meeting for tonight has been cancelled

Candle fundraiser was sent home today.
Orders are due back by 11/21/11.
Orders can also be made on line.

Happy Friday Eve

2011-10-27T15:22:00.002-04:00

5th-8th grade Reading = no HW tonight

Halloween is Monday. The parade will start at 1:45. Homeroom holiday parties begin at 2:00.

7th/8th grade:
A flyer went home today about the 7th/8th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
6-7pm = 7th grade meeting
7-8pm = 8th grade meeting
Topics to be discussed: fundraising and field trips

Thank you for a good day!

Happy Monday!

2011-10-17T14:56:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:

5th- Story of the week: "Elisa's Diary"
1. Vocabulary test on Thursday
2. Story test Friday

6th- Story of the week: "Lob's Girl"
1. Finish defining vocabulary (all the definition are in the story)
2. Vocabulary test Thursday
3. Story test Friday

7th- Story of the week: "from Exploring the Titanic"
1. Finish defining vocabulary (all the definitions are in the story)
2. Story test Friday
3. Vocabulary test Thursday

8th- No HW

Happy Wednesday!

2011-10-12T12:58:00.004-04:00

Tonight's HW:

5th grade= *No story this week
1. Complete the reading comprehension worksheet about the Brooklyn Bridge
-Read the information and answer the questions on the back of the workshseet
*Hint-All the answers are in the reading:)

6th grade =*No story this week
1. Test and folder signed and returned
2. Complete the reading comprehension worksheet about Ludwig Beethoven
-Read the information and answer the questions on the back of the worksheet
*Hint-All the answers are in the reading:)

7th grade = *No story this week
1. Test and folder signed and returned
2. Complete the reading comprehension worksheet about Ludwig Beethoven
-Read the information and answer the questions on the back of the worksheet
*Hint-All the answers are in the reading:)

8th grade=
1. Test and folder signed and returned
2. Think and Write activity-- please write this down in your binder
Write down what actors you think would best play these following characters from the story, The Tell Tale Heart:
-Crazy Narrator
-Old Man
-Police Officer 1
-Police Officer 2

Homeroom HW =
1. Conference slips were sent home today and due back by 10/18/11

Happy Tuesday!

2011-10-04T15:12:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
5th= 1. Finish Practice Book page 37

6th= Study your notes for a quiz tomorrow

7th= Study your notes for a quiz tomorrow

8th= none

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Monday!

2011-10-03T20:25:00.003-04:00

School Spirit day tomorrow-Wear our school colors= Blue and Gold!

Tonight's HW:
5th=1.Tests signed and returned
2.Story test Friday
3.Vocabulary test Thursday
6th= 1. worksheet 70 (A&B)
2. Story test Friday
7th= 1. worksheet 70 (A&B)
2. Story test Friday
8th= 1. worksheet 90
2. Story test Friday

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Thursday!

2011-09-29T12:59:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
5th= To prepare for tomorrow's test, re-read the story

6th= 1. Worksheet 50-#'s 1,2 and 3
2. Study for the story test

7th= 1. Worksheet 50- #'s 1,2, and 4
2. Study for the story test

8th= 1. Worksheet 50- #'s
2. Study for the story test

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Wednesday!

2011-09-28T15:29:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
5th = 1. Study your vocabulary words. Test tomorrow
2. Story test on Friday

6th-8th = Story test on Friday

Thank you for a great day. Stay dry!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-09-27T15:46:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
5th= 1. Practice book page 25
2. Story test on Friday
3. Vocabulary test Thursday

6th= 1. Story test on Friday

7th= 1. Story test on Friday

8th= 1. Story test on Friday
2. worksheet 68

Thank you for a good day

Happy Monday!

2011-09-26T15:14:00.002-04:00

**School pictures tomorrow**

Tonight's Hw:
5th grade= 1. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Study your terms tonight
2. Get your vocabulary test and story test signed; return tomorrow

6th grade = 1. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Study your terms tonight.
2. Get your summer reading and story test signed; return tomorrow

7th grade = 1. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Study your terms tonight.
2. Get your summer reading and story test signed; return tomorrow

8th grade = no homework

Thank you for a great day.

Happy Tuesday!

2011-09-20T15:06:00.001-04:00

School pictures = 9/27/11

Tonight's HW:

5th grade =
1. Test signed & returned (if you did not get it signed last night)

6th grade =
1. Bell work worksheet 16 &17
2. Read the story, The School Play, pages 36-42
3. In your notebook, list the characters and write down what the conflict of the story is

7th grade =
1. Bell work worksheet 16 &17
2. Read the story, Seventh Grade, pages 36-42
3. In your notebook, list the characters and write down what the conflict of the story is

8th grade =
2. Read the story, The Ransom of Red Chief, pages 52-61
3. In your notebook, list the characters and write down what the conflict of the story is

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Monday!

2011-09-19T12:35:00.003-04:00

*School Pictures = 9/27/11
**Back to school night for 5th-8th grade = 9/20/11 6-8pm

Tonight's Reading HW:

To all the grades: Please make sure to have your textbook covered by 9/23/11

5th grade = Lesson 2 story: Ultimate Field Trip: Blasting Off to Space Academy
1. Story test to be signed and returned by tomorrow 9/20/11
2. Bring home the Lesson 2 Home letter
3. Lesson 2 story test this Friday, 9/23/11
4. Lesson 2 vocabulary test this Thursday, 9/22/11

6th grade = This week's story: The School Play by: Gary Soto
1. Worksheet 26-A&B only
2. Test on the story = Friday 9/23/11

7th grade = This week's story: Seventh Grade by: Gary Soto
1. Worksheet 25
2. Test on the story = Friday 9/23/11

8th grade = This week's story: The Ransom of Red Chief by: O. Henry
1. Worksheet 46
2. Test on the story = Friday 9/23/11

Happy Wednesday!

2011-09-14T12:46:00.002-04:00

School Pictures September 27, 2011

Tonight's HW:

5th= 1. Practice book page 3 (students can use their vocabulary definitions for help; it is on the back of their story map)
2. Story test Friday
3. Vocabulary test- cancelled for this week:)

6th-8th = No HW unless they wanted to work on their cereal box project at home

Thank you for a great day! See you tomorrow.

Happy Tuesday!

2011-09-13T12:47:00.002-04:00

School Pictures will be September 27, 2011

Tonight's HW:

5th- Story- "A Package for Mrs. Jewls" by Louis Sachar
1. Practice book page 1
2. **Story test moved to Friday, 9/16/11
3. ***Students will have a test on the vocabulary words from the story on Friday; they will be allowed to use their flashcards on the test.

6th-8th- No homework.
In class, we are working on a book report project which reflects on our summer reading.

Thank you for a great day.

Happy Monday!

2011-09-12T14:04:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:

5th grade: Bring home Lesson 1 letter

6th-8th grade: 1. Bring in a cereal box
2. Finish the Hero portrait. Please make sure to follow the directions. If you borrowed art supplies please return them tomorrow. Thank you:)

Enjoy the day. See you tomorrow.

Happy Wednesday!

2011-09-07T12:33:00.002-04:00

*Just a reminder: All summer reading packets are due back by Friday

Tonight's Homework:
5th- Take home your red reading folder and get the green sheet signed by Friday, 9/9/11

6th- Green Reading sheet signed by Friday, 9/9/11

7th- Green Reading sheet signed by Friday. 9/9/11

8th- Homeroom forms & Green Reading sheet signed by Friday, 9/9/11

Thank you for a great day!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-09-06T12:25:00.003-04:00

Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It was great to see all the smiling faces today; we had a great day.

Summer Reading (5th-8th): Please make sure to return your summer reading assignment by Friday, September 9, 2011.

Tonight's homework:
5th-No HW
6th- No HW
7th- No HW
8th- Please have your parents/guardians fill out and sign the necessary forms

Thank you for a wonderful day. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Happy Friday!

2011-06-03T14:38:00.003-04:00

No Homework this weekend.

Bits of information-
1. There is a W.H.H.S. orientation Monday, June 6th, 2011 7 pm
2. Wednesday, June 8th= PTA Luau lunch
3. Thursday, June 9th=Ocean Night

Happy Monday!

2011-05-16T13:50:00.003-04:00

Tonight's HW:
8K/F-
1. Vocabulary lesson 16: Ex A-D are due Thursday; test Friday
2. "The Boy Who Dared"- read up to page 55 and take notes on the reading

8A.L.-
1. Quiz on the letter: "The First Americans" pp.631-633
2. Answer question 2 on page 634

8th grade trip info: 9 days to go!
*Please send in the trip forms as soon as possible
*Please also send in the trip payments (check or cash)-checks should be made out to Oxford Central School

Note on luggage= Please bring your luggage to school on Tuesday May 24 between 8:30-4:00. Carry-ons will be checked Wednesday upon arrival

Happy Monday!

2011-05-09T13:50:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
8K/F-
1. Vocabulary lesson 15 exercises A-E due 5/12/11
2. Vocabulary lesson 15 test on Friday 5/13/11
*Archers will take the test on 5/12/11

8A.L.-
1. Re-read "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln page 622-623

D.C. Trip reminders:
*Please send all forms and check to Mrs. Ficarra or Miss Stocker
Trip = May 25th-27th
1. All forms are due back by 5/13/11
2. Payments are due by 5/13/11

Have a wonderful day and enjoy the sunshine!

Happy Friday!

2011-05-06T13:19:00.002-04:00

No homework this weekend.

Washington DC trip information:
*May 25, 26, & 27, 2011
1. Forms are due back to Miss Stocker or Mrs. Ficarra by 5/13/11
2. Payments for the trip are due 5/13/11. Please make checks out to Oxford Central School.
*Please send the checks in to Miss Stocker or Mrs. Ficarra

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us.
*vficarra@oxfordcentral.org
*kstocker@oxfordcentral.org

Enjoy the weekend! Get out and enjoy the sunshine:)

Happy Friday Eve

2011-04-29T14:59:00.003-04:00

Tonight's HW:
There is no homework, unless you have make up work to complete.
The missed assignments are due 5/3/11

Missed work:
Buckle Down practice: pp. 8-12 questions 1-11 and pp. 13-17 questions 13-20

8th grade news:
Parent meeting 5/4/11, 6-7pm in the library. Pink forms were sent home with information about the meeting.

Enjoy the weekend!

Happy Thursday!

2011-04-28T15:05:00.002-04:00

Tonight's Homework:
8K/F
1.NJASK practice test pp. 8-12 ; answer questions 1-11 in the answer booklet

*Today I sent home a letter about a meeting for the DC trip. Miss Stocker and I will be holding a meeting Wednesday, May 4th from 6-7pm. Please read over the form and return the bottom portion by 5/4/11. Thank you!

Have a wonderful evening!

Happy Wednesday!

2011-04-27T14:29:00.003-04:00

Tonight's Homework:
8 A.L.-
1. Read pages 606-608 "Casey at the Bat". Take a minimum of 5 notes on the poem
2. Quick quiz on "Casey at the Bat" tomorrow
8K/F-
1. Create a portmanteau on the back of the worksheet. Make sure to break down the word origin

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Friday Eve

2011-04-07T14:21:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
8K/F
1. Study for the vocabulary test on lesson 13
2. Brainstorm the quote:
"Each life is like a letter of the alphabet. Alone it can be meaningless. Or it can be part of a great meaning." Unknown
8A.L:
1. Read Samurai Shortstop

Have a great day!

Happy Wednesday!

2011-04-05T15:28:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
8K/F:
1. Vocabulary lesson 13 Ex A-D due 4/7/11
*Test on Friday
2. Writing-Holiday prompt-paragraphs 2 & 3

8A.L.:
1. Reading comprehension worksheet on Egypt
*Don't forget to highlight where you found the answer in the reading

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday

2011-04-04T10:28:00.004-04:00

Tonight's Homework:
8K/F=
1. Vocabulary Lesson 13- Ex. A-D are due on Thursday 4/7/11
*Test on lesson 13=Friday 4/8/11
2. Writing- write the first paragraph to our class prompt: Create your own Holiday
*remember to look over the Orange prompt paper while writing

8A.L.=
*Novel must be finished by Friday 4/8/11
1. Reading comprehension worksheet=Ancient Greece
*Answer the questions and highlight where the answers were located

Enjoy the day!:)

Happy Thursday!

2011-03-31T15:18:00.001-04:00

Tonight's HW:
-No HW in LA

*Report cards were sent home today. Please return the envelope by 4/4/11. Thank you.

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-03-29T15:38:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
Write a 1 paragraph response to today's article.
In your opinion, do you feel Japan should or should not begin the baseball season on March 29 in light of all the events that have occurred in the past two week?
*Today's article was: "Delaying First Pitch Debated in Baseball-Loving Japan" by Ken Belson from the "New York Times"

Enjoy the night! Hope to see you at the pasta dinner:).

Happy Monday

2011-03-28T10:25:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
8K/F- 1. Finish food comparison paragraph
2. Vocabulary lesson 12 test tomorrow. The test will be open book.

Just a reminder:
1. Pasta dinner is tomorrow from 5-7pm. Students should wear black pants and white tops.

Enjoy the day!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-03-22T15:06:00.002-04:00

Tonight's HW:
1. Vocabulary Lesson 12 exercises A-D are due 3/25/11
2. Vocabulary Lesson 12 test Friday
3. Read over the activity and answer the "Something to Think about" question
4. Finish the "Samurai Shortstop" quiz

Reminders:
**Pasta dinner is 3/29/11
*Report cards go home next week

Happy Wednesday!

2011-03-16T11:14:00.002-04:00

Tonight's LA HW:
1. Vocabulary L11 ex D
*Test Friday
2. Buckle Down pages 50-68

Enjoy the day

Happy Tuesday!

2011-03-08T15:18:00.001-05:00

Tonight's LA homework:
8K/F- page 390-391 ex 15, 1-10. Write out the sentences.
8AL- Write paragraphs 1 & 2 for the Pearl Harbor persuasive essay

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday!

2011-03-07T15:06:00.002-05:00

Tonight's LA HW:
8K- Preposition test tomorrow

8F- 1. DLR Monday (if not finished in class)
2. Preposition test tomorrow

8 A.L.- Read chapters 7 and 8; summarize after each chapter
- Good vs. Well worksheet 7-25

Just a reminder:
*Permission slips went home on Friday from Mr. C, please return the slip by tomorrow.

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Friday!

2011-03-04T13:40:00.003-05:00

LA homework this weekend:
1. Preposition test Tuesday 3/8/11
2. Conjunction & interjection quiz on 3/9 & 3/10; test 3/11.

8F homeroom HW:
**Mr. C sent home Classroom Close-up permission slips today. PLEASE return them, signed, by Monday. Thank you:)

Some reminders:
1. Pasta dinner= 3/29/11
2. Half days= 3/11 & 3/14

Have a wonderful weekend.

Happy Thursday

2011-03-03T14:59:00.002-05:00

Tonight's HW:

8F= Finish the LA portion of the Open-Ended response LA/Math project.
8K= Complete worksheets: 132,149, and 25-26

Both LA classes: Tomorrow we will have an open book quiz on chapters 1-5 from the book Samurai Shortstop.

*Tricky Tray basket theme for 8F: Slumber Party!

Have a wonderful night!

Happy Monday!

2011-02-28T13:23:00.002-05:00

Tonight's HW:
1. Preposition worksheet- bring your textbook home for help
2. Quiz on prepositions tomorrow

Just some reminders:
1. H.S. registration forms are due back
2. Progress reports were sent home on Friday. Please sign and return the bottom potion by 3/1/11.
2. Pasta dinner = 3/29/11

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Friday!

2011-02-25T08:09:00.002-05:00

*Progress reports will be sent home today. Please return the bottom portion by 3/1/11.

Tonight's HW:
1. Memorize the "B" prepositions by Monday, 2/28/11
2. Quiz on prepositions and prep phrases on Tuesday

Just a reminder:
1. H.S. registration papers are due back by 2/28/11
2. Yearbook papers are due back to Mrs. Carr a.s.a.p.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Wednesday!

2011-02-23T15:01:00.003-05:00

Tonight's homework:
8K/F = 1. Memorize all the "A" prepositions by Friday 2/25/11
2. 8K = pg. 387 ex 12-only write down the preposition
8F = pg. 387 ex 12- write out the the sentence and underline the preposition
3. Quiz on pronouns tomorrow

Just a reminder:
1. High school registration papers are due by 2/28/11
2. Yearbook forms are due asap
3. Progress reports go home this Friday

Enjoy the day!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-02-22T14:46:00.003-05:00

Tonight's homework:
Writing- Create an ending for the narrative. Remember to reflect on what the prompt is asking and on the notes we took today.

Just some reminders:
*Yearbook info forms are due to Mrs. Carr or Mrs. Dreschel asap
*HS class forms are to be returned by 2/28/11
*3MP progress reports will be sent home on 2/25/11

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday!

2011-02-14T15:23:00.002-05:00

Tonight's HW:
1. Vocabulary lesson 10 ex A
2. Vocabulary L10 word organizer- word and definition
3. Illustrate 4 parts of the Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin

8th grade = diploma form due 2/14/11

Enjoy the evening

Happy Thursday

2011-02-10T13:40:00.002-05:00

Tonight's homework:
1. Open-ended response question- Why do they call typewriters and computers word processors?
Respond in five to eight sentences on white lined paper; reflect on today's reading.

8th grade HW:
1. Diploma paper filled out and returned by 2/14/11

Enjoy the Friday eve!

Happy Wednesday

2011-02-09T14:42:00.002-05:00

Tonight's Homework:

8K/F- Re-read the story "Camp Harmony". Quiz tomorrow on the story
Both LA classes- grade slip and tests signed and returned by Friday 2/11/11

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Friday Eve

2011-02-03T14:36:00.001-05:00

Tonight's Homework:
1. ADD verb worksheet
*Quiz tomorrow on adverbs
2. DLR Tuesday and Wednesday
3. Re-read the "Tale of the 47 Ronin"
*Quiz tomorrow on the short story

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday!

2011-01-31T12:23:00.005-05:00

Tonight's homework:
1. Read the tale, "Tale if the 47 Ronin" and write down three important details fro the story.
*Write these three facts at the end of the story.
2. Semicolon worksheets 23 & 24

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday!

2011-01-24T15:10:00.002-05:00

Pasta dinner meeting tonight at 6 p.m.!
*Report cards went home today.

Homework:
1. Re-read the story "Inn of Lost Time". Test tomorrow
2. Writing- Fill in the outline for the persuasive writing prompt.

Enjoy the evening! Stay warm

Happy Wednesday!

2011-01-19T14:23:00.001-05:00

Homework for this evening:
1. Literature- Using the 12 boxed organizer from today, choose at least 5 vocabulary terms. Write a sentence for each word and then illustrate the sentence.
2. On the back worksheet 23, write 2 active voice sentences
3. Test on the story, Inn of Lost Time, Friday

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Thursday

2011-01-13T15:34:00.001-05:00

Homework:
1. Study for the lesson 9 vocabulary test

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Monday

2011-01-10T14:46:00.002-05:00

HR Reminders:
1. The second marking period ends on 1/14/11
2. Report cards will be sent home on 1/21/11

Homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 9 ex A *write only the letters
2. Literature- Words to Own worksheet 10

Enjoy the evening!

Happy Snow Day!

2011-01-08T21:34:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow day!

Vocabulary test:
Because of the snow day, students will have their lesson 8 vocabulary test on Monday. Please make sure to look over the words this weekend.

See you on Monday. Stay warm!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

2011-01-06T14:31:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday Eve!

Reminders:
*Pasta is still needed for the pasta dinner.
*The second marking period ends 1/14/11. Reports cards will be sent home on 1/21/11.

Homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 8 test tomorrow
2. Language page 382 ex 8.
*Write out the sentences
*Underline the verbs
*Circle the adverbs

Enjoy the day!

Monday, December 20, 2010

2010-12-20T14:38:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
*Please bring in pasta for the pasta dinner
*Half day= 12/23/10, 12:30 dismissal

Homework:
1. Headline News activity- only answer the three questions
2. LA class 1:01-1:54= Outsiders chapter 10-12 quiz moved to tomorrow 12/21/10

*Don't forget, the holidays are a great time to curl up with a good book and a hot chocolate!

Enjoy the last day of autumn! See you tomorrow!

Friday, December 17, 2010

2010-12-17T11:13:00.004-05:00

Happy Friday!

Reminders:
*Please bring in pasta for the pasta dinner
*Half day on Thursday 12/23/10- 12:30 dismissal
*Holiday break 12/24/10-1/3/11

Homework:
Quiz on chapters 10-12 from The Outsiders on Monday
*if you did not finish reading The Outsiders, please read over the weekend

Just as a reminder, by the end of the year the eighth graders need to read 4 books on their own. After finishing each book the students must fill out a book summary sheet. The winter break is a great time to curl up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. Happy reading!

Enjoy the weekend! See you on Monday!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

2010-12-07T14:47:00.003-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

Homework:
1. Spelling worksheet lesson 6 (both sides)
2. Write the first, second, and third paragraph
*Remember to use your outline to help you with your paragraph format
3. Spelling test moved to next week
4. 1:01-1:54 LA class- complete your Self-evaluation sheet
Enjoy the day!

Monday December 6, 2010

2010-12-06T16:04:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday!

In honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance day, please wear red, white, and blue tomorrow.

Reminders:
1. Progress reports were sent home on Friday. Please sign and return the bottom portion by 12/7/10.
2. Please send in pasta for the pasta dinner.

Homework:
1. Spelling lesson 5 worksheet (both sides)
2. Spelling test Friday

Enjoy the evening!

Friday, December 3, 2010

2010-12-03T14:31:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday!

Reminders: 1.Please bring in pasta for the past dinner
2. 8th graders: If you have not returned your information to Mrs. Carr for the D.C. trip, please do so as soon as
possible.

Homeroom homework:
*Progress Reports were sent home today. Please sign and return by 12/7/10.

LA homework: None

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2010-12-02T14:51:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday!

LA Homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 7 test tomorrow
2. Spelling Lesson 4 worksheet 6&7

Enjoy the evening!

Monday, November 29, 2010

2010-11-29T15:12:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday!

LA Homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 7 ex A
2. Vocabulary lesson 7- word organizer
*Vocabulary test on L7 Friday
3. Language page 375 ex 3. Follow the directions.
4. Spelling worksheet- Lesson 1: Compound word worksheet

Enjoy the evening!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

2010-11-23T13:54:00.002-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

LA homework:
1. Writing response worksheet

Enjoy the evening!

Monday, November 22, 2010

2010-11-22T13:32:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday!

*Field trip tomorrow to Warren Hills HS. Students must bring a lunch.

Homework:
1. DLR packet week 10- Wednesday and Thursday only.
2. Grade slip signed and returned by 11/24/10.

Enjoy the day!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

2010-11-18T14:31:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday Eve!

Homeroom reminders;
1. Field trip to Warren Hills 11/23/10. Please bring a bagged lunch.

L.A. homework:
1. Study for Vocabulary lesson 6 test

Thank you for a great day!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

2010-11-17T14:16:00.002-05:00

Happy Wednesday!

Homeroom reminders:
1. 7th/8th field trip to Warren Hills on 11/23/10. Please bring a bagged lunch.
2. Fundraiser due by 11/29/10

LA Homework:
1. Vocabulary- Lesson 6 ex C. Test on Friday
2. Language worksheet 55. Underline only the verbs
3. Literature- Spelling and decoding worksheet 8
4. Test tomorrow on the story- The Landlady by Roald Dahl

Thank you for a great day!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

2010-11-16T15:05:00.002-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

Homeroom reminders:
1. Field trip on 11/23/10. Please bring a bagged lunch.
2. Fundraiser for trip due by 11/29/10

L.A. homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 6 ex C (test Friday)
2. Literature worksheet 7- Words to Own
3. Test on the story: The Landlady will be this Thursday

*Grade slips were sent home today. Please sign and return them by Thursday.

Thank you for a great day! Stay dry:)

Monday, November 15, 2010

2010-11-15T13:08:00.004-05:00

Happy Monday!

Homeroom reminders:
1. Fundraiser for the 7th/8th grade trips is due back by 11/29/10
2.*** 7th/8th grade field trip 11/23/10 to Warren Hills HS- Please bring a bagged lunch

8th LA homework:
1. Vocabulary lesson 6 ex A *test Friday
2. Vocabulary lesson 6- finish your vocabulary term organizer
3. Language worksheet 54. Change in directions: only underline the verbs
4. Literature worksheet 15-16 on irregular verbs
5. Literature- The Landlady by Roald Dahl- Test on Wednesday

Thank you for a great day!

Friday, November 12, 2010

2010-11-12T13:06:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday!

Homeroom reminders:
1. Picture retakes are this Monday, 11/15/10!
2. 7/8th field trip to Warren Hills: 11/23/10. Please bring a bagged lunch.
3. Celebrate Home fundraiser: due by 11/29/10

L.A. Homework:
No homework:)

A preview for next week:
*vocabulary lesson 6
*reading the short story: The Landlady by: Roald Dahl
*working on persuasive writing
*learning all about verbs and adverbs!

Thank you for a great week! See you on Monday!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

2010-11-11T12:31:00.002-05:00

Veteran's Day

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” -Maya Angelou

Homeroom reminders:
1. 7th/8th grade field trip on 11/23/10 to Warren Hills High School. Please bring a bagged lunch.
2. 7ht/8th grade fundraiser is dur by 11/29/10
3. Report card envelopes are due back as soon as possible

LA homework:
1. Study for vocabulary lesson 5 test

Thank you for a great day!

Wednesday, November 10

2010-11-10T13:39:00.002-05:00

Happy Wednesday!

Reminders:
1. Report card envelopes are due back asap.

8th LA homework:
1. Vocabulary Lesson 5 ex. D- is optional. Study for test on Friday!!!!
2. Verb quiz tomorrow
3. Finish reflective essay if you did not complete it in class

Enjoy the evening!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

2010-11-09T13:52:00.002-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

HR Reminders:
1. Report card envelopes are due back asap

8th grade LA homework:
1. Vocabulary Lesson 5 ex C. Test Friday
2. Language worksheets 49 & 50
3. Introduction paragraph for Red Ribbon Week reflective essay
4. Grade slips signed and returned
5. *8K missed their quiz today because of an assembly. They will take the verb quiz tomorrow, Wednesday.

Enjoy the evening!

Monday, November 8, 2010

2010-11-08T14:44:00.004-05:00

Happy Monday!

HR reminders:
1. Report card envelopes are due back by tomorrow
2. 7/8 fundraiser is due by 11/29/10
3. 7/8 field trip to Warren Hills on 11/23/10, 9:30-12:30. Bring a bagged lunch.

Language Arts HW:
1. Vocabulary lesson 5 ex A. Test Friday
2. Language worksheets 47&48 (verbs)
3. Quiz on Verbs tomorrow

*Miss Stocker and I sent home grade slips and tests to be signed. Please return the signed items no later than Wednesday, 11/10/10. Thank you:)

Enjoy the evening!:)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

2010-11-03T12:29:00.004-04:00

Happy Wednesday!

*Report cards were sent home today. Please return the signed envelope by Tuesday, 11/9/10.
*7th/8th fundraiser is due by 11/29/10

Homework:
1. Enjoy the mini-vacation!!

Thank you for a great week.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

2010-11-02T12:10:00.002-04:00

Happy Tuesday!

8th LA Homework:
1. Language- page 374 ex 2. Write out each sentences and underline the verb(s)
2. Literature- Write 3 sentences that you would want to ask the narrator of our story

Thursday, October 28, 2010

2010-10-28T16:14:00.002-04:00

Happy Thursday!

Reminders:
1. Report cards go home next week
2. Halloween party tomorrow after the parade
3. 6th-8th graders should not wear their costumes to school tomorrow. They will be allowed to change into their costumes after lunch.

8LA homework:
1. No Hw this evening

Enjoy the beautiful weather!