Friday, November 30, 2007

Math Syllabus: Week of December 3

1st Period

*Students will take a Ch. 3 Math Test on Thursday, December 6.
*All Chapter 3 Late work is due no later than Monday, December 10.

Monday, December 3
Practice Packet pages 41-42

Homework: Finish Practice Packet pgs 41-42. Begin Cumulative Practice due Thursday December 6.

Tuesday, December 4
Chapter 3 Practice Test Page 161

Homework: Finish Chapter 3 Practice Test Page 161 and work on Cumulative Practice

Wednesday, December 5
Computer Lab: Review Games

Homework: Study for Chapter 3 Test and finish cumulative practice due tomorrow

Thursday, December 6
Chapter 3 Test

Homework: None

Friday, December 7
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Notes

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!










2nd and 3rd Period

*Students will take a chapter 4 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, December 5.
*Students will take a Ch. 4 Math Test on Friday, December 14.
*All Chapter 4 late work is due on Monday, December 17

Monday, December 3
Lesson 4.2

Homework: Practice Packet page 45

Tuesday, December 4
Review Homework
Practice Packet page 46

Homework: Study for vocabulary test

Wednesday, December 5
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz
Lesson 4.3

Homework: Practice Packets pgs 47-48 odd questions only

Thursday, December 6
Lesson 4.5

Homework: Finish Classwork

Friday, December 7
Lesson 4.7

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!

Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of December 3

Important Information:
o Report cards will be given to students on Dec. 7th. Be sure to return the signed envelope on Monday, December 10. Each student with this will receive a Jayhawk Signature!
o Our fourth reading Log is due on Wednesday, January 9.
o I will be offering a differentiation opportunity, only to selected students who have exhibited the ability to work independently and produce outstanding products. They will be required to complete Where the Red Fern Grows by Monday, December 10th and pass our Red Fern comprehension test, with a 90% or higher. Students are still expected to complete the vocabulary and odd questions in the blue packet but it will not be due until December 17th.
o Our advisories have adopted a family in order to provide holiday gifts for families or senior citizen. Students are encouraged to contribute money to purchase the items for our family. This week you will receive information from your child’s advisory teacher.
o The student Council is requesting gently used books for their Book Drive; it ends on 12/20.

Monday, December 3
Spelling Lesson 7: Pretest and discuss rule on p. 32
Spelling Lesson 7: Part B – p. 33
Assign Red Fern Books
Read & discuss Ch. 5 and complete questions (# 5 – 8)

Homework: Red Fern Math- Record of Billy’s Earnings

Tuesday, December 4
Chapter 6-7 vocabulary
Read, & Discuss Chapter 6
Complete Active Reading Handout

Homework: Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions (# 1- 3)

Wednesday, December 5
Read & discuss Chapter 7
Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions 4-10
Review Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Spelling Lesson 7: Part C – p. 34

Homework: None

Thursday, December 6
Ch 8 & 9 Vocabulary
Read and Discuss Chapter 8; Comprehension Questions (# 1-5)
SPARKLE

Homework: Read Ch. 9. Study for Lesson 7 Spelling Test.

Friday, December 7- Report Cards go home today
Spelling Lesson 7: Test
Chapter 10-11 Vocabulary,
Read and Discuss Ch. 10, complete questions (# 1-4)
CAST Assembly today

Homework: Finish Ch 10 Questions (# 1-4). Read Ch. 11 (HINT HINT: CH. 11 POP QUIZ on Monday)

Monday, November 26, 2007

Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Nov 26

Important Information:
• Permission slips for our upcoming trip to Greek Town on Nov. 29, were sent home last week. It is due by Tuesday. Please send cash only.
• Our third reading Log is due on Friday, November 30th. Remember, if your child wants to include the Greek Myth book he/she must read the entire book.
• We will begin a new novel, Where the Red Fern Grows, this week. Students will be given a blue Red Fern packet to complete as indicated below. Finally, please do not encourage your child to read ahead of our class due to certain prediction activities. You will be notified about enrichment opportunities at a later date.
• We are beginning our new marking period this week. Report cards go home Dec. 7th.

Monday, November 26
Finish Hercules Movie
Introduce Wilson Rawls author of Where the Red Fern Grows
Make a prediction and discuss vocabulary for Ch. 1
Play Student Created Greek Myth Games

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 27
Pre-reading discussion, read, and discuss Ch. 1
L/Network book- Punctuation- “Periods and End Marks” pp 206-207; Take notes

Homework: Ch. 1 comprehension questions #’s 1, 3, 5, and 7. L/Network book- Finish Pt A – top of p. 208, if necessary

Wednesday, November 28
Figurative Language Handout
Chapter 2: vocabulary, read, and discuss
L/Network book- Pt. B Bottom of p. 208

Homework: Finish Ch. 2 odd questions # 1 - 7

Thursday, November 29
Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Chapter 3 Vocabulary, Read and Discuss; begin odd questions # 9-13
Review rules- “Commas in sentences” pp. 209-211 begin Part A top of p. 211

Homework: Finish Ch. 3 questions and vocabulary if necessary

Friday, November 30
Ch. 4 Pre-reading, read, and discuss Ch. 4
Complete questions # 1-4
L/Network book- Part B – bottom of p. 211

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Hellenic Museum and Restaruant Field Trip

Permission Slip and Money is due by Tuesday, November 27

Hellenic Museum and Restaruant Field Trip

On Thursday, November 29, 2007, we’ll visit Greek Town to tour the Hellenic Museum and enjoy a delicious meal at the Parthenon Restaurant. The cost will be $20.00 per child. It will cost $10 for the bus and museum and $10 for the restaurant. If your child does not wish to eat at the restaurant then he/she should plan to bring a lunch and only pay $10. Please let us know if you are available to chaperone our trip. Chaperones only have to pay $10.00 for the meal if they wish to eat at the restarurant. Please send only cash.

Schedule:
9:30 A.M. Board bus
10:00 A.M. Hellenic Museum at 801 W. Adams
11:45 A.M. Lunch at the Parthenon Restaurant at 314 S. Halsted
12:45 P.M. Board buses to return back to school.
1:30 P.M. Arrive back at school. Students will go to their 7th period class and finish the rest of their school day.

-----------------------Clip and return to your reading teacher-------------------
I give permission for my child ______________________________to attend the field trip to Greek Town with team 6-3 on Thursday, November 29, 2007. My child understands that all school rules and regulations still apply for him/her while on this trip. Violations could result in him/her not being allowed to go on future trips. The cost of the trip is $20.00.
Does your child have any food restrictions? Please explain or write your comments here: _______________________________________________________________

Parent Signature_____________________________________
Phone number where you can be reached during our field trip hours: ________________________________________________________

Will your child need to take any medications along with him/her?(circle one) yes or no

What medications?________________________________________

___ Yes. I will be able to chaperone the trip.

Parent Name___________________________________________________

Email___________________________Phone #:_____________________

Math Syllabus: Week of November 26

1st Period

*Students will take a chapter 3 vocabulary quiz on Friday, November 30.
*Students will take a Ch. 3 Math Test on Thursday, December 6.
*All Chapter 3 Late work is due no later than Monday, December 10.

Monday, November 26
Practice Packet pages 35-36

Homework: Book page 135 # 1-19. Complete the Brain Game at the bottom of the page and I will give you two bonus points for a correct answer.

Tuesday, November 27
Quiz: Lessons 3.1-3.3

Homework: None

Wednesday, November 28
Lesson 3.4

Homework: Practice Packet Pages 37-38 (due on Friday)

Thursday, November 29
NO MATH: FIELD TRIP

Homework: Finish Practice Packet Pages 37-38 (due on Friday)

Friday, November 30
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Test
Lesson 3.6

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!






2nd and 3rd Period

*Students will take a chapter 4 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, December 5.
*Students will take a Ch. 4 Math Test on Friday, December 14.

Monday, November 26
Finish Mathnet
Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 27
Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment

Homework: None

Wednesday, November 28
Lesson 4.1

Homework: Page 171-173 (#1, 6-10, 16-20, 23-28, 35-36) due on Friday

Thursday, November 29
NO MATH: FIELD TRIP

Homework: Finish Page 171-173 (#1, 6-10, 16-20, 23-28, 35-36) due on Friday

Friday, November 30
Review Homework
Lesson 4.2

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Math Reminder

The 2nd and 3rd period math retake test is during lunch on Wednesday. Be sure to study and bring in the signed parent letter to retake the test.

Trimester 1 BUZZWORDS Study Guide

Trimester 1 BUZZWORDS
Study Guide

Below is a list of your trimester one BUZZWORDS. You must know and understand the definition of each as well as know the part of speech for each word (verb, noun, adjective)


• accord
• ersatz
• hector
• luxurious
• hoodlum
• insinuating
• undergo
• alias
• copacetic
• decree
• blasé
• unison
• facetious
• niche
• sabbatical
• wanton
• tumult
• plausible
• bask
• retrospect
• vicarious
• laggard
• aghast
• virtuoso

Monday, November 12, 2007

Math Syllabus: Week of Nov 12

1st Period

Monday, November 12
Math Net Movie: View from the Rear Terrace

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 13
Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Chapter 3 Pre-Assessment

Homework: Vocabulary Spiral- you will need to use your book to complete this.

Wednesday, November 14
No Math

Homework: None

Thursday, November 15
Lesson 3.1

Homework: Practice Packets Pages 31-32

Friday, November 16
Lesson 3.2

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!

Monday, November 19
No Math

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 20
Lesson 3.3

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving break!





2nd Period
* Students will take a chapter 3 test on Monday, November 19. The test will be on all chapter 3 concepts covered as well as the chapter 3 vocabulary.

Monday, November 12
Review Vocab Spiral and Secret Message
Lesson 3.3

Homework: Begin Cumulative Review- due Monday Nov. 19

Tuesday, November 13
No Math

Homework: None

Wednesday, November 14
Lesson 3.4

Homework: Practice Packet pages 35-36

Thursday, November 15
Lesson 3.6
Review for Chapter 3 Test

Homework: Study- complete chapter 3 Review Game Handout

Friday, November 16
No Math

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend! Study for Chapter 3 Test- make sure your cumulative review is complete.

Monday, November 19
Chapter 3 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 20
Math Net Movie: The View from the Rear Terrace

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving break!




3rd Period
* Students will take a chapter 3 test on Monday, November 19. The test will be on all chapter 3 concepts covered as well as the chapter 3 vocabulary.

Monday, November 12
No Math

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 13
Review Vocab Spiral and Secret Message
Lesson 3.3

Homework: Begin Cumulative Review- due Monday Nov. 19

Wednesday, November 14
Lesson 3.4

Homework: Practice Packet pages 35-36

Thursday, November 15
No Math

Homework: None

Friday, November 16
Lesson 3.6
Review for Chapter 3 Test

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend! Study- complete chapter 3 Review Game Handout and cumulative review


Monday, November 19
Chapter 3 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 20
Math Net Movie: The View from the Rear Terrace

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving break!

Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Nov 12

Important Information:
o Students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this section of the myth book. This sheet is due on Monday November 12.
o Students will take a test over our Trimester 1 BUZZWORDS on Wednesday, November 14.
o Students began working on a project for the Greek Myths last week. This project will be due on Thursday, November 15.
o Students will take a Minor Gods Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Friday, November 16.
o Today Greek Myth enrichment students will receive a writing assignment that will be due on Tuesday, November 20.
o The third Reading Log is due on November 30. If students would like to include the Greek Myth Book on their reading log they must finish the reading the entire book on their own.
o Any late Greek Myth work is due on Tuesday, November 20.

Monday, November 12
Spelling Lesson 6: Pre Test
Review Lesson 6 Spelling Rule and Complete Part A
Review Minor Gods Sheet
Homework: Work on Myth Project

Tuesday, November 13
Spelling Lesson 6 Part B
Read Heracles
Buzzword Review
Homework: Study for Buzzword Test

Wednesday, November 14
Trimester 1 BUZZWORD Test
Spelling Master 6B
Heracles Activity
Homework: Finish Greek Myth Project- due tomorrow.

Thursday, November 15
Present Greek Myth Projects
Finish Heracles Activity
SPARKLE
Homework: Study for Spelling Test and Minor Gods Vocabulary & Comprehension Test

Friday, November 16
Spelling Test Lesson 6
Minor Gods Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
Begin Reading and Marking Socratic Seminar Article- Write 2 High Level Questions based on Article
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Prepare for Socratic Seminar- you must have questions written and article fully marked to participate on Monday.

Monday, November 19
Socratic Seminar: Religion in Schools
Begin Watching Heracles
Homework: None

Tuesday, November 20
Finish Watching Heracles
Compare and Contract Greek Myth Novel and Movie
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING BREAK!!!

Friday, November 2, 2007

Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of November 5

Important Information:
o Students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this next section of the myth book. This sheet is due on Monday November 12.
o Students will take a test over our Trimester 1 BUZZWORDS on Wednesday, November 14.
o Students will begin working on a project for the Greek Myths this week. This project will be due on Thursday, November 15.
o Students will take a Minor Gods Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Friday, November 16.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group do not have to participate in the myth activities with the rest of the class. Instead they will work on selected enrichment projects. The projects are due November 9. They are also expected to finish the entire myth novel and complete a handout for the minor gods by November 9. On Monday November 12, enrichment students will receive a writing assignment that will be due on Tuesday, November 20.
o The third Reading Log is due on November 30.


Monday, November 5
Vocabulary for Eos, Helios, Selene, and Pan
Read Eos and Helios
Capitalization Mixed Review

Homework: Read Selene and work on Minor Gods handout

Tuesday, November 6
Vocabulary for Echo, Syrinx, The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Orpheus
Read Pan and Echo
Capitalization: Writing a Letter

Homework: Read Syrinx and work on Minor Gods handout

Wednesday, November 7
Media Center to Return and Check out Books
Write 5 sentences using Minor Gods Vocabulary
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due November 15

Homework: Capitalization Proofreading. Work on Greek Myth Project.

Thursday, November 8
Review Grammar Homework
Read The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Asclepius
Work on Minor Gods Handout

Homework: Read The Nine Muses. Work on Greek Myth Project

Friday, November 9
Read Orpheus and The Muses
Finish Minor God Sheet
Study for Buzzword Test

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Myth Project

Math Syllabus: Week of November 5

1st Period

*Students will take a Ch. 2 Math Test on Friday, November 9. Students will receive a cumulative review this week to help them study for the test. This must be completed by Thursday, November 8.
*All Chapter 2 Late work is due no later than Monday, November 12.

Monday, November 5
Extended Response Due Today
Continue Lesson 2.8

Homework: Practice Packet pgs 29-30

Tuesday, November 6
Review pages 29-30
Practice Chapter 2 Test: Page 111

Homework: Finish Practice Chapter 2 Test: Page 111, if necessary

Wednesday, November 7
Computer Lab: Review for test

Homework: Finish Cumulative Practice- due tomorrow

Thursday, November 8
Review Cumulative Practice

Homework: Study for Chapter 2 Test

Friday, November 9
Chapter 2 Test

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend! Work on any late work- it is all due on Monday!







2nd and 3rd Period

*All Chapter 2 Late work is due no later than Wednesday, November 7.

Monday, November 5
Take Chapter 2 Math Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 6
Chapter 3 Pre-Assessment

Homework: None

Wednesday, November 7
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Notes
Lesson 3.1

Homework: Page 121-123 (#1-4, 12-14, 20-24, 30-31, 40-45, 58)

Thursday, November 8
Review Book Homework
Lesson 3.2

Homework: Practice Packet pages 33-34

Friday, November 9
Review PP pages 33-34
Vocabulary Spiral
Chapter 3 Secret Message

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!