8th Grade Homework Oct. 30, 2009

English
In Class: Mad libs, Vocabulary Quiz 3, AF, partner work time (5 min)
HW: Chapters 3 and 4 (guide and read) 11/2, Role reflections (11/6), Sentence packet 11/5

Social Studies
HW: History Day deadlines; List of sources 11/6, Topic selection worksheet 11/9, Pursuits due BY 11/6, Extra Credit Literature Packets 11/3 & 11/4, Vocabulary Quiz 11/5

Math 8
In Class:
HW:

Pre-Algebra
In Class:
HW:

Algebra
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: Intro to Geologic Time Scale, WSAs are due today
HW: No homework

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Día de los Muertos
HW: Study, Test Tuesday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Día de los muertos
HW: Estudia vocabulario nuevo

French
In Class: Qui doit le faire?
HW: TPG 20, 21 EXAMEN du chapitre 7 – mercredi ALBUM - jeudi

Writing (Both non-band & band)
In Class: Quiz, Collect Med Interview stories, Graphic Narrative Worktime
HW: Graphic Narrative due next Friday

Art
In Class: Beginning Painting Demo.
HW: Patterns sketch due 11/2

Comp 2
Ms. Voxland out today

7th Grade Homework Oct. 30, 2009

English
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz, Legend of Sleepy Hollow
HW: Short story assignment (11/2)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class:
HW:

Pre-Algebra
In Class:
HW:

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction reading and notes
HW: 12:30 clock assignment on Mitosis stages on LEFT of notebook and reproduction questions on separate sheet of paper – all due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A

In Class: Día de los muertos
HW: Study. Test Monday

French
In Class: Interro – 2nd étape of chapter 1
HW: Flashcards for page 31

Reading
In Class: Quiz, Final Project intro, worktime
HW: Ch. 15-17, Journal due Tuesday, Project & Study guide due next Friday

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 30, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Review (Chap 7)
HW: Study for vocab test

Social Studies
In Class: Chap 3 test
HW: none

Math 6 / Math Exploration
Ms. Voxland out today

STEM
In Class: V-Math or Logic Problems
HW: Logic and TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Finish matter stations
HW: Matter Station Analysis questions on separate sheet due Monday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: none

PE/Health
In Class: FamiliesHW: Photo collageà minimum of 8 photos of you with/or people you have good relationships with. Due Friday!

8th Grade Homework Oct. 29, 2009

English
In Class:
HW:

Social Studies
HW: History Day deadlines; List of sources 11/6, Topic selection worksheet 11/9, Pursuits due BY 11/6, Extra Credit 11/3 & 11/4, Vocabulary Quiz 11/5

Math 8
In Class: Test
HW: Problem Solving due tomorrow, Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Inequalities
HW: p. 142 (2-5, 10-16 even, 22-30 even, 31) – due Monday

Algebra
In Class: 3rd Hr: Quiz Prep, 7th Hr: Quiz
HW: Problem Solving due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Word Root Quiz today, Review Fossils – discuss timelines and Earth’s Geological Timeline
HW: WSA (topic: Earth’s History/Geology) due tomorrow

Band
In Class: Writing Day
HW: SM due 11/3

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Test Tuesday chapter 5B
HW: study

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Whiteboard sentences
HW: Collage due tomorrow

French
In Class: chores / asking for, giving, and denying permission to do something
HW: CDA 21, 23, 24

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Quick Write, Graphic Narrative Worktime
HW: Final Med Story due Fri. w/ Signature

Writing (band)
In Class: Wk 7 review, Graphic Narrative Worktime
HW: Final Med Story due Fri. w/ Signature

Art
In Class: Grid Drawing Art History reproduction.
HW: Patterns sketch due 11/2

Comp 2
In Class: Freak the Mighty character analysis
HW: Read chapters 18-19 for Tuesday

7th Grade Homework Oct. 29, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, correct Vocab Unit 3, Sleepy Hollow
HW: Short story assignment (11/2), Vocabulary 3 Quiz tomorrow

Social Studies
In Class: Finish Ch. 2 notes, work on studyguide,
HW: test Monday, study guide due Monday, pursuits due Monday (END OF UNIT)

Math 7
In Class: More Fractions Circles
HW: Accelerated Math due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Inequalities
HW: p. 142 (2-5, 10-16 even, 22-30 even, 31) – due Monday

Algebra 7
In Class: 6.1 Solving Multi-Step Equations
HW: p. 274-275 # 15-23 odd, 28-36, 37-39

Science
In Class: Finish Mitosis – Some review ideas
HW: 12:30 clock assignment on LEFT of notebook – do on the 4 stages of mitosis! Due Monday

Band
In Class: Concert Music
HW: SM due 11/3

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Jeopardy 1A
HW: Test 1A on MONDAY. Study

French
In Class: le, la, les / ça va
HW: CDA 13, review 10 minutes with flashcards, quiz tomorrow on 2nd étape of chapt. 1

Reading
In Class: WU# 16, Journal Assignment, worktime
HW: CH. 13-14, Journal due Tuesday, Quiz tomorrow!

Technology
In Class: Finish Formulas and Functions, work on powerpoint 1st assignment
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 29, 2009

English
In Class: SDTM Test; Turn in study guide and book
HW: Chapter 7 vocab flashcards and pages due tomorrow

Social Studies
In Class: Review for Chapter 3 test
HW: Study for Chapter 3 test

Math 6
In Class: 4.2 Distributive Property
HW: p. 161-162 # 7-14, 34-36, 38, 40

Math Exploration
In Class: Calculating Rates, The Mix Up worksheet
HW: none

STEM
In Class: V-Math or Logic Problems
HW: Logic and TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Matter Stations
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class: Baroque Test
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: PE day
HW: SM due 11/3

Study Skills
In Class: Test taking tips
HW: Get agenda signed!

PE/Health

In Class: Families…HW: Photo collageà minimum of 8 photos of you with/or people you have good relationships with. Due Friday!

8th Grade Homework Oct. 28, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Role Playing Assignment, chapter 1 and 2 discussion, work time
HW: Unit 3 Vocabulary (10/29), Ch. 3 and 4 (read and fill in guide) 11/2, Role Playing response (11/6)

Social Studies
HW: work on Reconstruction Study Guide the test will be this week!, History Day deadlines; Topic selection worksheet 11/4, List of sources 11/6, Pursuits due BY 11/6, Extra Credit 11/3 & 11/4

Math 8
In Class: STUDY!
HW: STUDY! Test tomorrow! Problem Solving due Friday, Acc. Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Equations and Geometric Formulas
HW: p. 137 (2-14 even, 21-23,32, 33), Accelerated Math due Wed 11/4

Algebra
In Class: Graphing Using Intercepts
HW: p. 229 (4-10 even, 20, 22, 24, 30, 32, 36), Quiz tomorrow, Problem Solving due Friday, Accelerated Math due Monday

Science
In Class: Relative Dating of Fossils/Rocks; Read article on Ardi, “Fossil Review” – begin in class.
HW: Finish “Fossil Review”, Word Root Quiz tomorrow, WSA (topic: Earth’s History/Geology) due Friday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Presentations
HW: Chapter Review due tomorrow, Study for TUESDAY test.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: cartel de revistas
HW: cartel due Friday.

French
In Class: chores, asking for / giving or refusing permission
HW: Exercises 1, 2, 3 on page 218 in the book

Writing (non-band)

In Class: Week 7 Review, Graphic Narrative Intro
HW: Final due Friday w/ Signature from interviewee & all work (Don’t forget your Works Cited page!)

Art
In Class: Grid Drawing Art History reproduction.
HW: Patterns sketch due 11/2

Comp 2
In Class: How To book: Change fractions to decimals, finish fraction multiplication WS
HW: none

7th Grade Homework Oct. 28, 2009

English
In Class: short story assignment, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Prediction, response ?’s, Plot diagram)
HW: Unit 3 Vocabulary (10/29), Short story Assignment (11/2)

Social Studies
In Class: Ch. 2 notes, Unit 1 studyguide
HW: study for test, studyguide, HD

Math 7
In Class: Exploring Fraction Circles
HW: Accelerated Math due Friday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Equations and Geometric Formulas
HW: p. 137 (2-14 even, 21-23,32, 33), Accelerated Math due Wed 11/4

Algebra 7
In Class: Chapter 3 test
HW: none

Science
In Class: SOAPS – Begin Mitosis
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: listening activity, check review
HW: Study, Test on MONDAY.

French
In Class: le, la, les
HW: Exercises 3 and 4 on page 30 in the book.

Reading
In Class: “Don’t Fence Me In,” Vocab worktime
HW: Ch. 11-12

Technology
In Class: Formulas and Functions
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 28, 2009

English
In Class: SDTM Review
HW: Study for SDTM test; study guide due tomorrow

Social Studies
In Class: Map Quiz
HW: Study for Chap 3 test (Friday)

Math 6
In Class: 4.1 Multiplying Decimals
HW: Finish 4.1 Practice A worksheet: Due tomorrow

Math Exploration

In Class: Finish Perimeter WS; begin WS “The Mix Up”
HW: none

STEM
In Class: Share/Collect HW – Math Game – Discuss Thur/Fri
HW: nhw

Science
In Class: Collect HW – Explain and Start Matter stations
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Test Taking Tips
HW: None

PE/Health
In Class: RelationshipsHW: Photo collageà minimum of 8 photos of you with/or people you have good relationships with. Due Friday!

8th Grade Homework Oct. 27, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, pass back noun/pronoun tests, interactive quiz (commonly confused theirs), Sentences
HW: Chapter 1 and 2(10/28) read and study guide, Unit 3 vocabulary (10/29), Sentence packet (11/2) BRING GRAMMAR WB by 11/2 (TCA students from last year)

Social Studies
HW: Reconstruction Study Guide 10/28, Reconstruction Test 10/29, History Day deadlines; Topic selection worksheet 11/4, List of sources 11/6, Pursuits due BY 11/6, Extra Credit 11/3 & 11/4

Math 8
In Class: Review for Test
HW: p. 100 (1-29), Test Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: Graphing with Restricted Domains
HW: p. 219 (21-26, 28, 30, 33, 36), Quiz Thursday

Science

In Class: Fossils and correlation of rock layers
HW: Word Root Quiz Thursday; WSA (topic: Earth’s History/Geology related) due Friday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Listening activity
HW: Project due tomorrow, Project presentations tomorrow. PRACTICE!

Advanced Spanish
In Class: este esta estos estas ese esa esos esas
HW: demonstrative adjective worksheet due tomorrow

French
In Class: Household chores; asking for, giving, or refusing permission
HW: TPG 18, 19 CDA 17,18,19 Album rough draft due tomorrow

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Quick Write, Editing
HW: Final draft due Friday w/ signature from interviewee on the back (or from a parent / guardian saying you emailed or talked on the phone)

Writing (Band)
In Class: Week 6 quiz, Week 7 notes, Revising
HW: Final draft due Friday w/ signature from interviewee on the back (or from a parent / guardian saying you emailed or talked on the phone)

Art
In Class: New sketchbook demo. Choosing artwork for project inspiration. Beginning grids.
HW: New Sketchbook due 11/2. Creating “mechanical” patterns. See example in class.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Oct. 27, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, hand back noun/pronoun test, Commonly Confused words, interactive quiz, Sentences
HW: Vocabulary WB 3 (10/29), Sentence Packet (11/2)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Greatest Common Factor & Relatively Prime
HW: p. 166 (2-14 even, 36, 37, 50)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.6-3.7 review; Review Chapter 3
HW: Study for Test Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/27/09

Science
In Class: Cell cycle and Mitosis notes and readings
HW: nhw

Band
In Class: Reality check day (what do you need to practice for the band music?)
HW: SmartMusic due 11/3

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Listening activity, review
HW: Chapter Review due tomorrow

French
In Class: le, la, les
HW: TPG 12, 13, 14 and Definite article worksheet

Reading
In Class: WU #15, Article #1 in study guide
HW: Ch. 8-10, Read w/ Ms. JJ today during Enrichment!

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 27, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Quiz
HW: Flashcards and pages in vocab book Chap 7 due Friday

Social Studies
In Class: Go over/grade chap 3 review
HW: Study for SE Map quiz tomorrow!

Math 6
In Class: Finish Test; chapter 4 opener
HW: WS 4.1 Practice A

Math Exploration
In Class: Perimeter packet with fractions and mixed units
HW: none

STEM
In Class: Research Project – 6 days without plastic article and discussion
HW: 6 days without plastic homework due Wednesday

Science
In Class: Classification of Matter notes/readings
HW: lab analysis due tomorrow

General Music
In Class: Test Review
HW: Baroque Test Thurs!

Band
In Class: PE Day
HW: Smart Music due 11/3

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: None

PE/Health
In Class: Basketball/Relationships
HW: Photo collageà minimum of 8 photos of you with/or people you have good relationships with. Due Friday!

8th Grade Homework Oct. 26, 2009

English
In Class: AF movie, hand out novels and study guides, library
HW: Chapters 1 and 2 (10/28), Unit 3 Vocabulary (10/29)

Social Studies
HW: work on Reconstruction Study Guide the test will be this week!, History Day deadlines; Topic selection worksheet 11/4, List of sources 11/6, Pursuits due BY 11/6, Extra Credit 11/3 & 11/4

Math 8
In Class: Graphing
HW: p. 93 (11-21, 40), Test Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Solving 2-Step Equations
HW: p. 122 (10-18 even, 26-30 even) & p. 126 (1-5, 7, 8, 10, 33), Quiz tomorrow!

Algebra
In Class: Graphing Functions
HW: p. 210 (24, 26, 29-32 (no explanation needed ), 36) & p. 219 (4-16 even, 38)

Science
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Chapter Review
HW: Chapter review due Thursday, project due wednesday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Crossword puzzle
HW: Crossword due tomorrow

French
In Class: 3e étape vocabulaire
HW: cartes de flash pour la page 213 (comment dit-on et boite de vocabulaire) mercredi – album rough draft

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Week 7 Spelling & Editing notes, Peer Revisions
HW: Extra credit for Revised draft tomorrow; Final draft due Friday w/ signature from interviewee on the back (or from a parent / guardian saying you emailed or talked on the phone)

Art
In Class: Quiz Corrections. Introducing Lichtenstein Paintings.
HW: NHW

Comp 2
In Class: Multiply fractions, problem solving WS
HW: none

7th Grade Homework Oct. 26, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, “Necklace” quiz, Library
HW: Unit 3 Vocabulary WB (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class: In the News, Ch. 2 Packet- Go over and finish with partner
HW: Ch. 2 Packet, HD

Math 7
In Class: Factors and Divisibility
HW: p. 159 (12-22 even, 30, 36, 38, 40, 67)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Solving 2-Step Equations
HW: p. 122 (10-18 even, 26-30 even) & p. 126 (1-5, 7, 8, 10, 33), Quiz tomorrow!

Algebra 7
In Class: Review Chapter 3 **Test changed to Wednesday, 10/28/09
HW: p. 155 # 1-9

Science
In Class: FC/HW Check – Cell Energy – Intro to cell division and DNA
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Chapter Review
HW: Review due Wednesday

French
In Class: Les pronoms sujets
HW: finish pronoun paquet

Reading
In Class: WU #14, Evaluating Notes
HW: Ch. 6-7

Technology
In Class: Finish Excel Assignments
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 26, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Review
HW: Study for test tomorrow

Social Studies
In Class: Chap 3 Review in book
HW: Complete review (#’s 1-11; 14-17)

Math 6
In Class: Chapter 3 Test
HW: none

Math Exploration
In Class: Perimeter of quadrilaterals and triangles packet
HW: none

STEM
In Class: Research Project – 6 days without plastic article and discussion
HW: 6 days without plastic homework due Wednesday

Science
In Class: Help us get home lab activity
HW: Lab activity analysis questions due Wednesday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Wrap up Notes on Note Taking; worktime
HW: none

PE
In Class:HW:

8th Grade Homework Oct. 23, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Common confused words PP, interactive practice, W.S.
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
HW; Pursuits due by 11/6, Topic Selection worksheet 11/4, Vocab Quiz 11/5, Literature Circle Meetings 11/3 & 11/4

Math 8
In Class: Integer Bingo
HW: Thursday’s HW & Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Integer Bingo
HW: Thursday’s HW & Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra
In Class: Test
HW: Accelerated Math due Monday

Science
In Class: Correlating Rock Layers and Fossils
Due Today: Stratigraphic Column Final, “Rocks & Minerals” exam reflection (parent signature)
HW: “Earth’s History” Review Worksheet (due Monday), “Earth’s History” Quiz Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Vocab practice
HW: Project due 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: QUIZ
HW: Study vocab

French
In Class: Mon album de photos
HW: 7.2 study guide due Mon, rough draft for Mon album de photos – Wed. Oct. 28

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Quiz, drafting worktime
HW: Rough Draft due Monday

Writing (band)
In Class: S&E practice, finish MLA work, prewriting
HW: Prewriting & Rough Draft due Tuesday

Art

In Class: Demo scaled grid drawing. Choosing inspiration for painting.
HW: New sketchbook- Interpretation of famous painting.

Comp 2

In Class: Statistical significance, WS movie preference
HW: none

7th Grade Homework Oct. 23, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Common confused words PP, interactive quizzes, W.S.
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class: Vocab/SigFigs for chapter 2, Ch. 2 packet and worktime
HW: HD

Math 7
In Class: Mini-Test
HW: Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Integer Bingo
HW: Thursday’s HW & Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra 7

In Class: 3.6-3.7 Solving and graphing inequalities
HW: p. 143-144 # 10-20 evens, 25-30, 40, 47-49 & p. 148-149 # 9-19, 27-29

Science
In Class: Check HW – Diffusion demo with notes - Worktime
HW: F.C. – Lab Questions – Diffusion Questions (in notebook) all due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Vocab practice
HW: Study vocab

French
In Class: Negative Sentences
HW: Pronoun Packet – read 1st page front and back and the front of the second page. Do activities 2 and 2.

Reading
In Class: Quiz, finish poetry intro, Worktime
HW: Ch. 3-5

Technology
In Class: Graphing in Excel assignment worktimeHW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 23, 2009

English
In Class: SDTM Vocab; Review major events from SDTM
HW: Chapter 6 vocab pgs and flashcards due Monday

Social Studies
In Class: Channel One News
HW: Study for map quiz!

Math 6
In Class: Chapter 3 Review **Test Monday**
HW: p. 144 # 1-4, 7-11, 14-38 evens

Math Exploration
In Class: Convert cm to in. to ft. 5-minute multiplication
HW: WS “Buried Treasure” analyzing data

STEM
In Class: Go over next project requirements – Math Competition
HW: TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Collect HW/Law of conservation of mass/prep for Monday activity
HW: Do 4 o’clock clock assignment on LEFT of notebook – do on physical and chemical changes with all examples included from notes

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW:

PE
In Class: Basketball Game 2
HW: none-Health Class Tuesday Room 110!!!

8th Grade Homework Oct. 22, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Introduction to Of Mice and Men (background info. and Banned book list discussion/debate)
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
HW: Thesis Rough Draft 10/23, Pursuits due by 11/6, Vocab Quiz 11/5, Literature Circle Meetings 11/3 & 11/4

Math 8
In Class: Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms
HW: p. 87 (5-7, 9-12, 14-32 even)-due Monday, Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Solving 1-step equations
HW: p. 111 (6-24 even) & p. 115 (6-20 even)-due Monday, Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra
In Class: Finish Review Stations
HW: STUDY! Test tomorrow, Accelerated math due Monday

Science
In Class: Review “Rocks & Minerals” Test, Relative Dating and Correlating Rock Layers; review types of Unconformities
HW: Stratigraphic Column Final (due tomorrow), “Rocks & Minerals” exam reflection (due tomorrow) “Earth’s History” Review Worksheet (due Monday), “Earth’s History” Quiz Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Common errores
HW: Project due 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: gustar, lotería
HW: Quiz tomorrow, reflexive verbs and boot verbs

French
In Class: Quiz – 2e étape du chapitre 7
HW: Pas de devoirs

Writing (non-band)
In Class: MLA FITB warm up, Prewriting for Med Interview Essay
HW: Prewriting due Friday; Quiz Friday

Art
In Class: Finishing Pop Art notes. Reading Lichtenstein article.
HW: New sketchbook- Interpretation of famous painting.

Comp 2
In Class: Mrs. Gould out today. Speed math and math jeopardy-geometry
HW: Freak the Mighty homework due today will be due Tuesday

7th Grade Homework Oct. 22, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Short story notes, “The Necklace” and discussion
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Review for Mini-test (which is tomorrow!)
HW: p. 142 (7-10, 20, 21) & p. 145 (1-3, 6), Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Solving 1-step equations
HW: p. 111 (6-24 even) & p. 115 (6-20 even)-due Monday, Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.5 Area and Perimeter of triangles
HW: p. 137-139 # 8-15, 19-23, 27-32

Science
In Class: Cells Lab
HW: Cell due tomorrow/Dodge observation due tomorrow/F.C. due Monday/Lab Sheet due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: A mi tambien/a mi tampoco
HW: Study!

French
In Class: Negative Sentences
HW: TPG 7, 8 CDA 8, 9

Reading
In Class: WU#13, Share Manzanar Maps, Farewell to Manzanar books & study guides
HW: Read Ch. 1 & 2 plus the chronology & terms; Quiz Friday!

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 22, 2009

English
In Class: Library
HW: Complete character map for SDTM; Chap 6 vocab pages/flashcards due Mon

Social Studies
In Class: ‘David’ by Barbara Cohen
HW: pg. 87 #1 (1 paragraph=5-7 sentences)

Math 6
In Class: 3.6 Add Subtract Decimals
HW: TBD or p. 139-140 # 10-20 evens, 21-23, 27, 30, 32-36

Math Exploration
In Class: Customary Units question and answer, WS “Secret Signs”
HW: Customary Units due Friday

STEM
In Class: Math Counts practice
HW: Math Counts due tomorrow – V-Math at home?

Science
In Class: Discuss in class notes – law of conservation of mass
HW: 2 ways to change due tomorrow

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Note Taking
HW: Get agenda signed!

PE
In Class: Basketball Game 1
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 21, 2009

English
In Class: review, Noun/pronoun test, finish movie
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 8
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Photographic Memories” – due 10/28
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Fantastic Flavors”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Chessboard Squares” – due 10/28
HW: Study! Test Friday

Science
In Class: Relative Dating – practice dating/aging rock layers/events
Due: Rough Draft for Stratigraphic Column
HW: Final Draft for Stratigraphic Column (due Thursday)
Study Word Root Vocabulary

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Diálogo con compañero
HW: X-word due tomorrow, Project due 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Gustar, lotería
HW: Quiz Friday reflexive verbs and boot verbs. STUDY!

French
In Class: Review, decrier les personnes, les adjectifs
HW: Quiz tomorrow – 2e étape du chapitre 7

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Review S&E Wk 6, Finish MLA review
HW: Finish MLA Review

Writing (Band)
In Class: Week 6 notes, MLA review
HW: MLA review due Friday

Art
In Class: Sketch demo. Pop Art notes.
HW: New sketchbook- Interpretation of famous painting.

Comp 2
In Class: How To Book, Change decimals to fractions: terminal and repeating decimals
HW: none

7th Grade Homework Oct. 21, 2009

English
In Class: Hours 1 and 4 NO CLASS (field trip), Hour 7 HW time
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class: Computer lab- research history day ideas
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Start new Problem Solving: “Sweepstakes”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow, mini-Test Friday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Fantastic Flavors”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class: Quiz 3.1-3.4
HW: none

Science
In Class: SOAPS – finish vocab – microscope review
HW: cells due Friday – f.c. due Monday – in notebook (left) draw one thing that you observed yesterday, listing 3 observations made and your hypothesis due friday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: levántate, siéntate, matamoscas con compañero
HW: Study 15 minutes

French
In Class: No class
HW: none

Reading
In Class: No Class; Field Trip
HW: Manzanar Map due Thursday; JJ in computer lab during Enrichment if needed

Technology
In Class: no tech- field trip
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 21, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Test
HW: Chapter 6 vocab pages due Mon 10/26; SDTM study guide through chap 23 due tomorrow.

Social Studies
In Class: Study SE US map w/capitols
HW: Study for SE US map test next Wed.

Math 6
In Class: 3.5 Estimating Decimals
HW: p. 132-133 # 6-26evens

Math Exploration

In Class: Accelerated Math, work on Customary Units WS
HW: none

STEM
In Class: VMath
HW: nhw

Science
In Class: Reading and Guided Notes on Phys. And Chem. Changes
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Self assess.; Note-taking
HW:

PE
In Class: Basketball Game 1
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 20, 2009

English
In Class: review packet, perform songs, movie and review for test tomorrow
HW: vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29), Noun/pronoun test tomorrow!!!! Study, study, study

Social Studies
HW: History Day Deadlines; Thesis rough draft (paragraph form) 10/23, List of Sources 11/6

Math 8
In Class: Combining Like Terms
HW: Combining Like Terms Worksheet-due Thurs, Accelerated Math due Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Property Day
HW: p. 82 (1-6, 13-17, 27-29, 31, 42)-due Thurs., Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra
In Class: Review HW, Study for Test
HW: Test Friday, Accelerated Math due Monday

Science
In Class: Discussion on Rock Layers and Relative Dating
Due: Journaling (Questions on rock layer formations & Earth’s History)
HW: Rough Draft for Stratigraphic Column (due Wednesday), Final due Thursday
Study Word Root Vocabulary

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Around the world
HW: Crossword due Thursday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Me gustas tú—canción, gustar notes
HW: Reflexive verbs and boot verbs QUIZ on Friday. Study.
Flashcards due tomorrow.

French
In Class: Review, participation sheet explanation, partner exercise
HW: CDA 16, TPG 16, 17 Interro 2e étape - jeudi

Writing
In Class: Spelling & Editing Notes, MLA Citations Review
HW: Finish Citations Review, Fix Research in Packet (if needed)

Art
In Class: Abstract Expressionism Quiz. Project and Sketchbook due.
HW: NHW

Comp 2
In Class: Continue with Freak the Mighty. Book Analysis in groups
HW: Catch up on reading and study guide. Through chapter 17 due Thursday

7th Grade Homework Oct. 20, 2009

English
In Class: review packets, turn in Accordion books, Noun/Pronoun Test, finish movie
HW: Vocabulary WB Unit 3 (10/29)

Social Studies
In Class: In the News, Papers back, Thesis review/revision, 2.2 if time
HW: Comp lab tomorrow to research0

Math 7
In Class: Histograms
HW: p. 132 (2-8 even, 9-12, 27)-due Thurs, Problem Solving due tomorrow, Mini-test Friday, Accelerated Math due Mon.

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Property Day
HW: p. 82 (1-6, 13-17, 27-29, 31, 42)-due Thurs., Accelerated Math due Monday

Algebra 7
In Class: Review two step equations. Review for quiz 3.1-3.4
HW: None…Quiz Wednesday 10/21

Science
In Class: Collect/check HW – Dodge Info. – Start new vocab list
HW: How are cells coming? – Cells due Friday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: ¿Qué te gusta más?
HW: 5 questions

French
In Class: Review, negative sentences
HW: Negative sentences worksheet: read and do all exercises.

Reading
In Class: WU#13, Interpreting Notes, Internment Poetry
HW: Farewell to Manzanar map activity due Thursday

Technology
In Class: Toolbar buttons quiz, work on and finish Excel Introduction
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 20, 2009

English
In Class: Review Chap. 5 vocab
HW: Study for chap. 5 vocab test

Social Studies
In Class: Chap. 3 Lesson 4 ‘The Birth of Judaism’
HW: Lesson review #1-6

Math 6
In Class: 3.4 Rounding Decimals
HW: p. 127-128 # 10-22evens, 27-32, 35-42

Math Exploration
In Class: Notes on Customary Units
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Share/Collect Wolves and TASQ’s – Decide on next project topic
HW: nhw

Science
In Class: Check HW - Start Physical vs. Chemical changes rdng. and notes
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: None

PE
In Class: Basketball Skills & Drills: Kansas Lay-Ups & Shooting Fundamentals
HW: Mental Rehearsal

8th Grade Homework Oct. 14, 2009

English
In Class: noun/pronoun review, movie, 5 minute group check-in time
HW: song (10/20), Noun/pronoun test (10/21), ALL ANIMAL FARM LATE WORK DUE 10/23!!!!!

Social Studies

HW: thesis worksheet 10/20, thesis rough draft 10/23

Math 8
In Class: Start new Problem Solving: “Photographic Memories”
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Fantastic Flavors”
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Chessboard Squares”
HW: yesterday’s HW due 10/20, Test on 10/22

Science
In Class: Earth’s History: Uniformitarianism vs. Catastrophism and Stratiographic Columns
HW: Journal Entry (Due Tuesday, October 20), Get started on Stratigraph Column (Rough Draft)

Band
In Class: Writing Day
HW: SmartMusic due TODAY

Spanish 1-B
In Class: ¿Eres tú, María? Episodio 2
HW: Rough Draft due 10/20, Final project due 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: La ropa vocabulario, descripciones
HW: Flashcards due Wednesday, 10/21, quiz on Boot verbs and Reflexive verbs in the present tense on Friday, 10/23

French
In Class: Describing people
HW: TPG 14, 15 read the grammar box on page 57 (TPG) CDA 14, 15

Writing (Band)
In Class: Spelling & Editing Test, Question Writing
HW: Research & Interview due T 10/20

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Week 5 Quiz, Interview Practice
HW: Interview due T 10/20, Rough Draft due Monday 10/26, Final due Friday 10/30

Art

In Class: “My kid could paint that” & finishing Push/Pull oil pastel. Study Guide.
HW: Adding value to crumpled paper sketch due 10/20. Finish Push/Pull theory painting due 10/20. Study for Abstract Expressionism Quiz (10/20).

Comp 2
In Class: How To book…Changing percents to decimals and decimals to percentsHW: None

7th Grade Homework Oct. 14, 2009

English
In Class: noun/pronoun review, movie, Accordion book check
HW: Noun/pronoun test (10/20), turn in Accordion book (10/20)

Social Studies
In Class: 2.2 European explorers, Columbus Graph. Org, Sig Figs, collect hist day idea GO
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “What’s My Number?”
HW: Problem Solving due 10/21, yesterday’s HW due 10/20

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Fantastic Flavors”
HW: NHW

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.4 Writing 2-step equations
HW: p. 126-127 # 1-4, 7-10, 12-13, 16-26evens

Science
In Class: Collect permission slips – Cell project discuss - SOAPS
HW: Organelle review due Tuesday – cell project due Friday 10/23

Band
In Class: Rhythm Work
HW: SmartMusic due TODAY!

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Le gusta… Lotería
HW: Spend 30+ minutes on www.quia.com practicing vocabulary.

French
In Class: J’aime, Je n’aime pas… tu aimes….?
HW: CDA 11, 12 TPG 9, 10, 11

Reading
In Class: Vocab Quiz, Last worktime
HW: Study Guide and Book Review due T 10/20; All late and make up work for Pigs must be done by Tuesday 10/20!

Technology
In Class: finish Excel presentation, start Excel Introduction
HW: study for quiz next Tuesday- Microsoft word buttons

6th Grade Homework Oct. 14, 2009

English
In Class: Nouns (Proper vs. Common)
HW: Nouns wksht (Due 10/20); Read/complete study guide for chap 16-20 (Due 10/20); Complete pages in chap 5 of vocab book (Due 10/20)

Social Studies
In Class: Current Events
HW: Create flashcards for Chapter 3 vocabulary (From Discover Our Heritage)

Math 6
In Class: Review and Quiz 3.1-3.3
HW: No Homework Practice multiplication facts if needed!

Math Exploration
In Class: Groundworks book pages Star 10, Square 22, WS Customary Units
HW: No Homework

STEM
In Class: wolf Project work
HW: TASQ due Tuesday – Wolf Project due Tuesday!

Science
In Class: Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
HW: Six thirty assignment on “clock” in notebook – visual of phases of matter due Tuesday

General Music
In Class: Baroque Article “Tests”
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: PE Day
HW: SmartMusic due today!

Study Skills

In Class: Present handouts for each intelligence
HW: Complete ALL missing/late work over break!

PE
In Class: Basketball skills/gameHW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 13, 2009

English
In Class: turn in rough, final draft, web, and rubric, group time (10 min.), Movie
HW: song (10/20)*date changed, NOUN/PRONOUN test (10/21) *date changed

Social Studies
HW: thesis worksheet 10/20, thesis rough draft 10/23

Math 8
In Class: Quiz
HW: Accelerated Math due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Test
HW: Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Review for Test (which is on Thurs 10/22)
HW: p. 197 (1-24, 31-37)-due Tues 10/20, Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Earth’s History and the Scientists who shaped it - discussion
HW: No homework

Band

In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Venir, pedir, traer, verb conjugations
HW: Verb Worksheet due tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Quia.com
HW: Edificio Guadalupe 3 due tomorrow

French
In Class:
HW:

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: S&E Review, Question Writing
HW: Quiz Wed., Questions written out (on separate paper) IN ORDER due Wed.
Interview due T 10/20
Rough Draft due M 10/26
Final due F 10/30

Art
In Class: “My kid could paint that” & finishing Push/Pull oil pastel.
HW: Adding value to crumpled paper sketch due 10/20.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Oct. 13, 2009

English
In Class: Turn in rough draft and webs, continue movie, work on accordion books, reflection
HW: Accordion books (10/14), NOUN/PRONOUN test (10/20)

Social Studies
In Class: Read 2.1-2.2, Columbus Graphic Organizer
HW: Finish Hist. Day idea graphic org II

Math 7
In Class: Centers of Data
HW: p. 103 (8-14 even, 22, 23) – due Tues 10/20, Accelerated Math due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Test
HW: Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.3 d2 Solving two-step equations
HW: p. 121-123 # 19-29, 37-39

Science
In Class: Finish organelles – Cell ID Quiz
HW: Permission slip due tomorrow – Organelle wkst due Tues 10/20

Band

In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Búsqueda de gustos
HW: Flashcards due tomorrow, study.

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: Tone Activity, Shaker article
HW: Ch. 15, Vocab Quiz Wed.

Study Guide and Book review due Tuesday 10/20
All make up work for Pigs due Tuesday 10/20

Technology

In Class: Excel introduction- vocab
HW: study for quiz on toolbar buttons next week

6th Grade Homework Oct. 13, 2009

English
In Class: SDTM Vocab; Discuss important events so far in SDTM
HW: Read/complete study guide for chap 16-20 (Due 10/20); Complete pages in chap 5 of vocab book (Due 10/20)

Social Studies
In Class: Introduce new region on map; Flashcards for new region
HW: Study flashcards

Math 6
In Class: 3.2 Ordering Decimals
HW: p. 120-121 # 1-20, 23-25

Math Exploration

In Class: Groundworks book pages star 17, square 17
HW: Finish Groundworks assigned pages if needed

STEM
In Class: V-math or Math Counts
HW: Math Counts due tomorrow/TASQ due Tues 10/20 – Wolf Project due 10/20

Science
In Class: Phases of Matter – candle observation – notes/reading
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills

In Class: Gym!
HW:

PE
In Class: Basketball skills day 3
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 12, 2009

English
In Class: turn in study guides etc., Animal Farm Test, song work time
HW: songs (10/14), Noun/pronoun test (10/20) final character paragraph (10/13)

Social Studies
HW: fix binder mistakes from recent check, History Day deadlines; bring thesis ideas to class 10/13

Math 8
In Class: Study for tomorrow’s quiz
HW: p. 79 (1-12, 15-19 (3 seconds only for #19)), Accelerated Math due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Review for tomorrow’s test
HW: STUDY! Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due Wednesday

Algebra
In Class: Solving equations for variables
HW: p. 187 (12-22 even, 28), Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due Wednesday

Science
In Class: Matter, Mineral and Rock Exam; study guides to be turned in
HW: No homework

Band
In Class: Writing Day
HW: SmartMusic due Wednesday!

Spanish 1-B

In Class: Super/extremely: notes, Me falta(n) activity
HW: Super/Extremely worksheet due tomorrow, R.D. due 10/20, Final due 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Vocab Pre-test Ropa, form new vocab lists
HW: Study reflexive verbs and boot verbs if you don’t already know them.

French
In Class:
HW:

Writing (Non- Band)
In Class: Week 5 notes, Med Interview Assignment
HW: Research due Tuesday, Questions due Wednesday, Quiz Wed.

Writing (Band)
In Class: Review S&E with a partner, Med Interview Assignment, Practice Interview
HW: Test Wed.

Art
In Class: Sketchbooks due. Intro “My kid could paint that”. Finishing Push/Pull Theory Oil Pastel.
HW: Adding value to crumpled paper sketch due 10/20.

Comp 2
In Class: TV preferences Media and Marketing Statistics
HW: none

7th Grade Homework Oct.12, 2009

English
In Class: turn in books and study guides, Outsiders Test, accordion book work time
HW: Accordion books (10/14), Noun/pronoun test 10/20

Social Studies

In Class: In the news, collect thesis statement homework, hand out graphic organizers, rearrangement
HW: Complete at least 1 more Graphic Organizer for History Day ideas (due Wednesday)

Math 7
In Class: Test
HW: Accelerated Math due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Review for tomorrow’s test
HW: STUDY! Accelerated Math & Problem Solving due Wednesday

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.3d1 two step equations
HW: p. 121-123 # 13-18, 30-36, 40-42

Science
In Class: Collect Stories/Continue with organelles/Quiz Review
HW: Study for cell ID quiz tomorrow

Band
In Class: E.E. Pgs 5 & 6, Sight Read “Danse Antiqua”
HW: SmartMusic due Wednesday

Spanish 1-A

In Class: What is an infinitive? Concentración
HW: Flashcards due Wednesday, te gusta question worksheet due tomorrow

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: WU#11, Tone Notes, Correct Vocab
HW: Ch. 13 & 14, Journal due Tues., Vocab Quiz Wed., Study Guide & Book Review due Tuesday 10/20

Technology
In Class: MB, English writing assignment
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 12, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Test; Flashcards for Chap 5
HW: Pages in chap 5 of vocab book due 10/20

Social Studies
In Class: Chap 3 Lesson 3 ‘Ancient Mesopotamia’
HW: Lesson Review #1-5

Math 6
In Class: 3.2 Measuring Metric Length
HW: p. 115-117 #6-20, 23-25

Math Exploration

In Class: Groundworks book; multiplying algorithm
HW: yellow book p. square 9, star 9, diamond 18 in class *NHW

STEM
In Class: Collect TASQ and Ranger/V-Math and Math Counts
HW: nhw

Science
In Class: Matter Vocab – Matter Anticipation Guides
HW: F.C. and Anticipation Guides due tomorrow

General Music
In Class: Baroque Article Tests – group work
HW: NHW – remember baroque packets on wednesday

Band
In Class: PE Day
HW: SmartMusic due Wednesday!

Study Skills
In Class: In groups, create handouts for each intelligence
HW:None

PE
In Class: Basketball skills day 3HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 9, 2009

English
In Class: vocabulary quiz, editing and example paragraphs, work time
HW: Test 10/12 and study guide due AF, song due 10/14

Social Studies
HW: fix binder from recent notebook check, H.D. thesis due 10/23, work on Reconstruction study guide

Math 8
In Class: Multiplying & Dividing Integers
HW: p. 72 (2-16 even) & p. 76 (2-8 even, 12-20 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Review for Test (which is on Tuesday)
HW: p. 100 (1-16, 18-29), Optional Extra Credit: p. 98 & 99

Algebra

In Class: Proportions & Similarity
HW: p. 175 (1-5)

Science
In Class: In class review for test Monday; review study guide
HW: “Rock Mineral and Matter” Exam on Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Guess Who? Descriptions practice
HW: Rough draft 10/20, Final Project 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Edificio Guadalupe 3
HW: Edificio Guadalupe 3 due Wednesday

French

In Class: Adjectives
HW: CDA 12, TPG 13

Writing

In Class: Spelling & Editing Test
HW: AMA due Monday

Art

In Class: Push Pull Theory Oil pastel project.
HW: Drawing internal and external contours of a crumpled piece of paper. Due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Quick computations, place value game
HW: none

7th Grace Homework Oct. 9. 2009

English
In Class: vocabulary quiz, rough drafts and editing, work time
HW: study guide and test on 10/12, final paragraph due 10/12 (type in Tech), Accordion books (10/14

Social Studies

In Class: Working on Thesis statements, Room rearrangement activity if time
HW: Complete and turn in finished graphic organizers with thesis statements (at least 2) by MON.

Math 7
In Class: Test Preparation
HW: STUDY for Monday’s test, Optional Extra Credit: p. 92-93

Pre-Algebra

In Class: Review for Test (which is on Tuesday)
HW: p. 100 (1-16, 18-29), Optional Extra Credit: p. 98 & 99

Algebra 7
In Class: Test re-take, 3.2 mult. And divide integers
HW: p. 115-116 # 11-21, 25-34

Science
In Class: Cell diagrams – organelles notes with graphic organizer
HW: Short “life” stories due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Intro to Chapter 1A, Flashcards and vocab
HW: Flashcards due Wednesday

French

In Class: Vocabulary 2nd Etape
HW: none

Reading
In Class: Quiz, 10-10-10 Worktime
HW: Ch. 11 & 12 due Monday, Vocab Review due Monday
Journal due Tuesday, Vocab Quiz Wednesday, Study Guide & Book Report due Tuesday 10/20

Technology
In Class: Finish weekly assignments, Fave things/Newspaper
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 9, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab review; work time on pages in chap 4 of vocab book
HW: Pages in chap 4 of vocab book due Monday; Quiz on Monday

Social Studies
In Class: Current events quiz; Channel One news
HW: none

Math 6
In Class: 3.1 decimals and place value
HW: p. 109-119 # 12-33, 36-41, 50

Math Exploration
In Class: Metric system notes
HW: none

STEM
In Class: Finish ranger activity
HW: TASQ and Ranger activity questions due Monday

Science
In Class: Collect HW – Tools of the Trade Quiz – Notebook Check
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: None

PE
In Class: Basketball
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 8, 2009

English
In Class:
HW:

History
In Class:
HW:

Math 8

In Class: Subtracting Integers
HW: p. 65 (4-24 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Coordinate Graphing
HW: p. 93 (11-20, 22, 40)

Algebra
In Class: 2nd Hr: Rates/Ratios/Proportions; 7th Hr: Problem Solving
HW: 2nd Hr: p. 165 (28, 30) & p.171 (4-24 even, 20-24 even, 34-38 even); 7th Hr: Problem Solving & Accelerated Math due 10/14, yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Rock Cycle Stories Due, Rocks, Mineral and Matter Vocab Review
HW: Rock and Mineral Study Guide (due Friday), “Rock Mineral and Matter” Exam on Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Ser vs. Estar notes, practice
HW: Ser/Estar worksheet due tomorrow, Rough draft 10/20 Final Project 10/28

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Boot verb stories continued
HW: Study boot verbs and reflexive verbs.

French
In Class: Review possessive adjectives, describing people
HW: Décrire les personnes (2nd half), Possessive Adj. Paquet – first page (front and back)

Writing (non-band)
In Class: S&E Review, AMA worktime
HW: S&E Test tomorrow, AMA due Monday

Writing (band kids)
In Class: Week 5 notes, Med letter peer review
HW: Med letter due Monday w/ all daily work (peer review, rough draft, four square and rubric), Midquarter test next Wednesday

Art
In Class: Push Pull Theory Oil pastel project.
HW: Drawing internal and external contours of a crumpled piece of paper. Due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Finding Facts and Reading Graphs Stations
HW: continue with Freak the Mighty, study guide for ch. 1-10 completed and turned in, begin ch. 11-12 on new study guide

7th Grade Homework Oct. 8, 2009

English
In Class:
HW:

Social Studies
In Class: History Day Idea Graphic Organizer worktime- hand in GO
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Review for Test (which is on Monday)
HW: p. 94 (1-27)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Coordinate Graphing
HW: p. 93 (11-20, 22, 40)

Algebra 7
In Class: Review like terms, simplifying expressions
HW: WS Simplify variable expressions

Science
In Class: Cell overview – cell diagrams
HW: short story on life and requirements due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: TEST TODAY!
HW: None

French
In Class: Review, Quiz on première étape of chapter 1.
HW: Flashcards p. 26 (comment dit-on box) p. 27 (vocabulaire box) Use page 73 to help with meanings if necessary.

Reading
In Class: “Simple Gifts” Warm Up, Journal for Pigs
HW: Ch. 9 & 10, Quiz tomorrow, Journal due Tuesday 10/13

Technology
In Class: Finish “Newspaper assignment”
HW: finish if not done

6th Grade Homework Oct. 8, 2009

English
In Class: Library
HW: Final draft of 5 paragraph paper due tomorrow; Complete pages in chap 4 vocab (Due Monday)

Social Studies
In Class: Fertile Crescent activity
HW: Correct NE US state/capitol quiz

Math 6
In Class: Finish Ch. 1 test; Introduce Chapter 3
HW: p. 106 # 1-13

Math Exploration
In Class: WS Mixed Up Identities Make a table
HW: NHW

STEM

In Class: CB Ranger Activity
HW: TASQ due Monday – Wolf due 10/20

Science
In Class: Collect lab analyses/Practice Microscopes
HW: Microscope HW due tomorrow/study for quiz tomorrow

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Re-organize materials and lockers
HW: Get agenda signed!

PE
In Class: Basketball
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 7, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, chrono-log, study guides, topic sentences, characterization paragraphs, work time
HW: Vocabulary WB 2 (10/8), rough draft (10/9), noun/pronoun song (10/14), AF test 10/12 and study guides due

Social Studies
HW: fix binder mistakes, work on History Day topic selection and thesis development

Math 8
In Class: Accelerated Math, Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow, Accelerated Math due 10/14

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Accelerated Math, Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow, Accelerated Math due 10/14

Algebra
In Class: 2nd Hr: Accelerated Math, Problem Solving; 7th hr: Accelerated Math, Rates/Ratios/Proportions
HW: 2nd Hr: Problem Solving & Accelerated Math due 10/14; 7th Hr: p. 165 (28, 30) & p.171 (4-14 even, 20-24 even, 34-38 even) – due Friday

Science
In Class: Rocks and Mineral Review Activity – Station/Group Work, Word Root Quiz
HW: Rock Cycle Story (due tomorrow), Rock and Mineral Study Guide (due Friday), “Rock Mineral and Matter” Exam on Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Gémelos
HW: Project rough draft due October 20, Project due October 28.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: boot verb practice
HW: Carteles due tomorrow

French
In Class:
HW:

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: S&E Review, Collect Med Letters, AMA Worktime
HW: S&E Test on Friday, AMA due Monday

Art

In Class: Push Pull Theory Oil pastel project.
HW: Drawing internal and external contours of a crumpled piece of paper. Due Monday.

Comp 2

In Class: How To… book; Change improper fractions to mixed numbersHW: WS completed in class, if not, due Friday

7th Grade Homework Oct. 7, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, chapter 10-12 discussion , conventions, topic sentences, characterization paragraphs
HW: Unit 2 Vocabulary (10/8), rough draft (10/9), finish novel and guide for the test on 10/12

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Accelerated Math, Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow – bring textbook tomorrow, Accelerated Math due 10/14

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Accelerated Math, Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow, Accelerated Math due 10/14

Algebra 7
In Class: 3.1 Solving equations with addition and subtraction
HW: p. 111-112 # 6-36 evens and #39

Science
In Class: SOAPS/What is Life?/Intro to Cells
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A

In Class: Jeopardy Review
HW: Study, Test tomorrow!

French

In Class: Les salutations, J’ai ____ ans, Quel âge as-tu ? Il / elle s’appelle…
HW: Quiz tomorrow on the première étape (first section) of chapter 1. / flashcard p.25, bring flashcards to class.

Reading
In Class: WU #10, Vocabulary
HW: Ch. 8

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 7, 2009

English
In Class: Edit 5 paragraph paper in small groups
HW: Final Draft Due Friday; Read and complete in study guide chap. 13-15 in SDTM due tomorrow; Complete pages in chap 4 vocab (Due Monday)


Social Studies
In Class: Quiz on NE US states and capitols
HW: none

Math 6
In Class: Chapter 1 Test
HW: NHW

Math Exploration
In Class: Correct WSs, Begin logical reasoning WS
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Wolf Research
HW: TASQ due Monday/Wolf Project due 10/20

Science
In Class: Intro to Microscopes/Quiz Info
HW: Study for metric tools/units/conversions quiz on Friday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Study tips for each intelligence
HW: Bring EVERYTHING to class tomorrow

PE
In Class: Basketball
HW: none

8th Grader Homework Oct. 6, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, noun review, pronoun notes continued, pre-test check-in, Pronoun and noun song (due 10/14)
HW: Vocabulary WB 2 (10/8), finish novel (test and study guide due 10/12)

Social Studies
HW: keep working on History Day topic ideas, resources, and theme worksheet

Math 8
In Class: Adding Integers
HW: p. 60 (6-12 even, 18-30 even, 56), due Thursday, Problem Solving (“Family Visit”) due tomorrow!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms
HW: p. 87 (5-7, 10-34 even), due Thursday

Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Reviewing the rock cycle and important word roots, Pop quiz on rocks
HW: Word Root Quiz tomorrow, Rock Cycle Story (due Thursday), Rock and Mineral Study Guide (due Friday)

Band
In Class: Writing Day
HW: SmartMusic due 10/14

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Descriptions, Project introduction
HW: Project rough draft due October 20, Final project due October 28

Advanced Spanish

In Class: Boot verb notes
HW: Boot verb worksheet due tomorrow, Carteles due Thursday

French
In Class: Les adjectifs
HW: CDA 9, 10, 11 TPG 12

Writing (non-band)
In Class: Spelling & Editing review, Start Against Medical Advice
HW: Medical Letter w/ all work due Wednesday, Spelling & Editing Test Friday, AMA due Monday

Writing (Band)
In Class: Spelling & Editing #4, Medical Letter
HW: RD Med Letter due Thurs, Spelling & Editing Midquarter Test on Wednesday 10/14

Art
In Class: Push Pull Theory Oil pastel project.
HW: Drawing internal and external contours of a crumpled piece of paper. Due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Oct. 6, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, noun review, pronoun notes continued, Pronoun pre-test check-in, Flutterbooks (due 10/14)
HW: Vocabulary WB 2 (10/8), Finish novel (10/7), study guide due and test is on 10/12

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Metric Conversions
HW: p. 87 (2-8 even, 18-30 even), due Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms
HW: p. 87 (5-7, 10-34 even), due Thursday

Algebra 7
In Class: Chapter 2 Test
HW: None

Science
In Class: Science Skills Test – Labs due – Notebook Check
HW: nhw

Band
In Class: Articulation and dynamics, Antiphonal Celebration
HW: SmartMusic due 10/14

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Preliminary chapter review
HW: Review due tomorrow, Test on Thursday

French
In Class: Les salutations, Quel âge as-tu ? J’ai ________ ans
HW: Interro – première étape on Thursday, 8 line conversation (use greetings, ask name, give name, say how you are, ask age, give age)

Reading

In Class: Quick Write, Author’s Purpose review (in study guide)
HW: Ch. 6 & 7, JJ available for help during Enrich.

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 6, 2009

English
In Class: Conclusion paragraph; Vocabulary from SDTM
HW: Rough Draft of 5 paragraph paper due tomorrow; Read and complete in study guide chap. 13-15 in SDTM (Due Thursday); Complete pages in chap 4 vocab (Due Monday)

Social Studies
In Class: Chapter 3 Lesson 2
HW: Lesson Review 1-4; study for NE US states/capitols quiz tomorrow!

Math 6
In Class: Review Chapter 1 ~ Test tomorrow
HW: Recommend visiting www.classzone.com Ch. 1 test under Assessment

Math Exploration
In Class: WS Order of Operations and Evaluating
HW: Problem Solving WS (yellow) and Today’s WS due Tomorrow

STEM
In Class: Collect TASQ’s/V-Math and Logic Problem
HW: Logic Problems due Wednesday

Science
In Class: Finish Metric Lab
HW: Lab Analysis/Conclusion due Thursday – Quiz on Friday

General Music
In Class: Harmonica “Mary Had,” Call Chart – Trio Sonata
HW: Fill in call chart bubbles

Band
In Class: no class today
HW: Smart Music due 10/14

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: None

PE
In Class: Basketball
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 5, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, discussion on ch. 8 and 9, Library
HW: finish novel, study guide due and test (10/12), Vocabulary WB (10/8)

Social Studies

HW: all about History Day, Ideas Graphic Organizer due 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Introduction to Integers
HW: p. 55 (2-16 even, 26-34 even, 44)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
HW: p. 157 (6-14 even, 18-26 even, 50), Quiz tomorrow!

Science
In Class: Discussing the rock cycle – specifically metamorphic rock formation
HW: Word Root Quiz Wednesday, Rock Cycle Story (due Thursday), Rock and Mineral Study Guide (due Friday)

Band
In Class: Sight read new piece
HW: New SM due 10/14

Spanish 1-B

In Class: listening activity, books page 252, partner activity with descriptions
HW: Descriptions worksheet due tomorrow.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: verbos reflexivos—un cartel
HW: Cartel due Thursday

French
In Class: les adjectifs
HW: Possession wkst

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Spelling & Editing Week 4, Peer Review
HW: Final Draft of Medical Letter w/ all daily work due Wed. 10/7

Art
In Class: Sketchbooks due. Hofmann Push Pull Theory Project Workday.
HW: NHW

Comp 2
In Class: Music in Media Statistics WS
HW: Worksheet to be filled out at home recording TV program(s) from 7pm – 8pm Monday - Friday

7th Grade Homework Oct. 5, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, discussion on chapter 9 and 10
HW: Finish the novel by 10/7, Vocabulary WB (10/8), study guide due and test (10/12)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Metric Benchmarks
HW: p. 83 (2-8 even, 12-32 even, 44)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra 7
In Class: Review chapter 2 **Test Tomorrow
HW: p. 79 and 97 Review Quizzes

Science
In Class: Review for Test
HW: 1. Study for Science Skills Test tomorrow 2. Lab due tomorrow

Band
In Class: no class today
HW: New SM due 10/14

Spanish 1-A
In Class: listening activity, ¿qué es esto? Classroom vocabulary
HW: TEST ON THURSDAY. Study.

French
In Class: greetings, goodbyes, Paris video
HW: CDA 7

Reading
In Class: WU#9, Audience & Purpose
HW: Ch. 5

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 5, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Test Chap. 3
HW: Flashcards for chap. 4 vocab, pages in vocab book chap 4 due next Monday, Paragraphs 3 & 4 of rough draft

Social Studies
In Class: Chap. 3 Lesson 1
HW: Lesson 1 review (1-5); study for NE US states/capitols quiz Wednesday!

Math 6
In Class: 1.7 Problem Solving Strategies **Test on Wednesday
HW: p.44-45 #1-13

Math Exploration
In Class: Problem Solving Worksheet Due Wednesday
HW: No other homework

STEM
In Class: Collect TASQ’s/V-Math and Logic Problem
HW: Logic Problems due Wednesday

Science

In Class: Metric Lab Day 2
HW: Lab due Thursday

General Music
In Class: No class today
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, sightread
HW: New SM due 10/14

Study Skills
In Class: Self assess; Multiple Intelligences
HW: None

PE/HEALTH

In Class: Test
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 2, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Characterization paragraphs, cartoon strips
HW: cartoon strips (10/5), finish novel (10/5), TEST and study guide due (10/12), Unit 2 Vocabulary WB (10/8)

Social Studies
HW: History Day topic ideas worksheet 10/6, complete make up work, organize and tidy up class binder

Math 8
In Class: Quiz
HW: Problem Solving due 10/7

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Multiplying & Dividing Integers
HW: p. 72 (10-26 even), p. 76 (12-24 even), Quiz Monday!

Algebra
In Class: Solving Multi-step Equations
HW: p. 150 (6-16 even, 20-24 even, 38), Quiz Tuesday!

Science

In Class: The Rock Cycle! Discussion on how rocks form, specifically Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks
HW: Rock Cycle Project Due next Wednesday (10/7/09)

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Played Loteria
HW: Write 5 descriptions of people you know, 3 sentences per person

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

French
In Class: Les adjectifs, regarder le vidéo pour chapitre 7
HW: TPG 10, 11 read p.55 dans le TPG / adjective worksheet

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Quiz, Worktime on Medical research letter
HW: Research & Rough draft of Medical Research Letter due Monday; Final due Wednesday

Writing (Band)
In Class: Quiz, Mom’s Cancer
HW: Mom’s Cancer questions due Tuesday

Art
In Class: Beginning work on Push Pull Theory Oil Pastel drawing.
HW: Ribbon drawing with 5 point value scale.

Comp 2
In Class: Music Survey Statistics
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework Oct. 2, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, inference, Characterization paragraph
HW: chapter 9 and 10 (10/5), Unit 2 WB (10/7)

Social Studies

In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Scientific Notation Part 2
HW: p. 76 (4-6, 12-18 even, 32-38 even)

Pre-Algebra

In Class: Multiplying & Dividing Integers
HW: p. 72 (10-26 even), p. 76 (12-24 even), Quiz Monday!

Algebra 7
In Class: 2.8 Coordinate Plane
HW: p. 93-95 # 14-16, 19-29, 32-40

Science
In Class: Gummi Bear Lab Day 2
HW: 1. study guide due Monday 2. lab due tues 3. test on tuesday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Played Loteria
HW: Study 15-20 mintues

French

In Class: Paris
HW: Finish CDA 3, 4, 5, 6 for Monday

Reading

In Class: Quiz, 10-10-10 worktime
HW: Ch. 3 & 4
*** If you missed 4 or more questions on the vocabulary section of the Lyddie test, you MUST write down the words you missed, write the definition in your own words, and write TWO sentences that show you know the meaning of the word. You will earn back half the points you missed on the test. Due Tuesday.***

Technology

In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Oct. 2, 2009

English
In Class:
HW:

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 6
In Class: 1.6 day 2 Equations and Mental math
HW: p. 39-40 # 28-43, 51-55

Math Exploration
In Class: 5 minute multiplication, order of operation practice
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Wolf Research/Forensics and Scientific Method
HW: TASQ due Monday – Forensics scientific method due Monday

Science
In Class: Collect HW/Start Metric Lab
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class:
HW:

PE/Health
In Class: Test
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Oct. 1, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Vocabulary connection summary of 6and 7, Pronouns, ch. 6 and 7 disccussion
HW: Finish novel (10/5), Unit 2 Vocabulary (10/8), AF test (10/7) and study guide due

Social Studies
HW: History Day topic ideas worksheet 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Review for Quiz
HW: p. 48 (3-19), Quiz tomorrow!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Subtracting Integers
HW: p. 65 (4-24 even, 60)

Algebra
In Class: Two Step Equations
HW: p. 144 (6-20 even, 24, 26, 38, 40)

Science
In Class: The Rock Cycle! Discussion on how rocks form, specifically Igneous & Sedimentary Rocks
HW: Journal Questions (due tomorrow), Rock Cycle Project Due next Wednesday (10/7/09)

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, Sight Read
HW: New SM Tomorrow!

Spanish 1-B
In Class:
HW:

Advanced Spanish
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: l’accordance des adjectifs
HW: Adjective agreement wkst (grille)

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Quick Write, Medical Research Groups
HW: Medical Research due Monday, Quiz Friday, ALL LATE / MAKE UP WORK DUE FRI

Art
In Class: Hofmann Project Demo
HW: Ribbon drawing with 5 point value scale.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Oct. 1, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, finish presentations, Ponyboy’s Bio-poem, Pronouns
HW: Chapter 9 and 10 (10/5), Unit 2 Vocabulary WB (10/8)

Social Studies

In Class: Finish Native American Culture Group activity, Graphic Organizer
HW: Finish Graphic Organizer

Math 7
In Class: Scientific Notation Day 1
HW: p. 76 (1-3, 7-10, 20-30 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Subtracting Integers
HW: p. 65 (4-24 even, 60)

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: Gummi Bear Lab Day 1
HW: Study Guide due Monday/Test Tuesday

Band

In Class: Percussion Only, WW/Strings/Brass tomorrow
HW: New SM Tomorrow!

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Time 31-59 minutes
HW: 10 time questions and flashcards due tomorrow.

French
In Class: Les salutations, j’ai ______ ans
HW: CDA 3, 4, 5, 6

Reading
In Class: Quick Write, A Day No Pigs Would Die intro
HW: Ch. 1 & 2, Quiz Friday
(Second Hour—Inferences sheet due Monday)

Technology
In Class: My Favorite Things, 6th- Finish First Assignment, start My favorite Things
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Oct. 1, 2009

English
In Class: 5-paragraph paper format
HW: 1st paragraph of 5-paragraph paper; Read and complete in study guide chap. 10-12 in SDTM

Social Studies
In Class: Review Unit #1 Test
HW: Get test signed!

Math 6
In Class:
HW:

Math Exploration
In Class:
HW:

STEM
In Class: Wolf Research/Forensics and Scientific Method
HW: TASQ due Monday – Forensics scientific method due Monday

Science
In Class: Finish metric mass /volume – Prep for lab tomorrow
HW: Mass/Volume Wkst. due tomorrow

General Music
In Class: PE Day
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, Court Festival
HW: New Smart Music out Tomorrow!

Study Skills
In Class: Self-SMART goals; Multiple Intelligence Inventory (Due Mon)
HW: Get Agenda Signed!

PE/Health
In Class: Goal Action Plans & Review
HW: Create an Action Plan as shown in this lesson for a GOAL of YOURS. 6Q review. Both due Monday before test.