Syllabus: Week of April 5

Welcome back from Spring Break!!!

Math: 1st/3rd
Important Information
o Students will have a Chapter 10 Test on Wednesday, April 28th. I will have a review session at lunch on Tuesday, April 27th!

Monday, April 5
Investigation 10.1
Begin Lessons 10.1

Homework: NONE!!!

Tuesday, April 6
Finish Lessons 10.1

Homework: Workbook page 131

Wednesday, April 7
Lesson 10.2

Homework: Workbook page 133 (due Friday)! Don’t forget to bring your lunch to school tomorrow!

Thursday, April 8
NO Math: Field Trip to Museum of Science and Industry

Homework: Finish Workbook page 133

Friday, April 9
Investigation 10.3

Homework: Have a super weekend!!!!!



Pre-Algebra: 2nd
Important Information
o Students will have a Chapter 10 Test on Tuesday, April 20th. I will have a review session at lunch on Friday, April 16th.

Monday, April 5
Lessons 10.1 and 10.2

Homework: NONE!!!

Tuesday, April 6
Workbook pages 127-130

Homework: Finish Workbook pages 127-130, if necessary!

Wednesday, April 7
Lesson 10.3

Homework: Workbook pages 131-132 (due Friday)! Don’t forget to bring your lunch to school tomorrow!

Thursday, April 8
NO Math: Field Trip to Museum of Science and Industry

Homework: Finish Workbook pages 131-132

Friday, April 9
Lesson 10.4
Workbook Pages 133-134

Homework: Have a super weekend!


Reading/LA
Important Information:
• April is National Poetry Month! In honor of this we will spend the entire month reading, exploring, and writing poetry. Students must have their poetry packet with them in class everyday! The final poetry project will be due on Friday, April 30! More information to follow.
• We are beginning Grammar Chapter 5 this week! Students will have a variety of opportunities to do challenge and differentiation for this chapter. Watch the syllabus for the different options! The chapter 5 grammar test will be on Thursday, April 22.
• The end of the year field trip permission slip and $45.00 is due on Friday April 9th!
• The 7th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 20. Don’t forget signatures!!!

Monday, April 5
Introduce Vocabra List #12
Begin Grammar Chapter 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
Grammar Lesson 5.1
Poetry: Guided Notes
☺ Trick #1

Homework: Proper Adjectives: You are sooooo famous!

Tuesday, April 6
Poetry Packet: Likes and Dislikes
Poetry Exploration

Homework: ☺ Trick #3

Wednesday, April 7
Grammar Lesson 5.2
☺ Trick #4
Finish Poetry Exploration

Homework: Poetry Packet: Alliteration. Vocabra Word Drawing #12. Tomorrow is our field trip to the Museum. You need to be on time to school and bring your own lunch!

Thursday, April 8
☺ Trick #5
Poetry Packet: Personification and Onomatopoeia
Vocabra Newspaper Captions

Homework: Grammar Handouts- Pick ONE!
1.) Average Difficulty- Lesson 5.2 More Practice page 104
2.) Challenge- 5.2 Application page 105.
TOMORROW THE END OF THEY FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP AND MONEY IS DUE!!!

Friday, April 9
Grammar Lesson 5.3 (Handout 5.2 Pg 106)
☺ Trick #6 and 7
Poetry Packet: Idioms

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Syllabus: Week of March 22

Math 1st and 3rd Period

Important Information
• We are finishing our chapter on probability this week. Students will take one quiz for the chapter and then in lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a small probability project.
o Probability Mini Project is due on Thursday, March 25

Monday, March 22
Using Spinners to Predict Chances

Homework: Mathematical Reflections

Tuesday, March 23
Review Mathematical Reflections
Analyzing Games of Chance

Homework: None

Wednesday, March 24
Finish Analyzing Games of Chance
Begin Mini-Project

Homework: Work on Mini-Project- it is due at the end of the class period tomorrow.

Thursday, March 25
Mini-Project Work Time- due at the end of class!

Homework: Gather your favorite books, pjs, and healthy snacks for our very own Team 6-3 Read-A-Thon tomorrow!

Friday, March 26
No Math: Team 6-3 Read-A-Thon

Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING spring break! Get some rest and relaxation!


Pre-Algebra 2nd Period
Important Information
• We are finishing our chapter on probability this week. Students have one more quiz for the chapter. In lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a probability project.
o Quiz 2: Lessons 13.4 to 13.6 is on Thursday, March 25
o Probability Project is due on Friday, March 26 (If you are not going to be here on Friday you need to turn it in early!)

Monday, March 22
Workbook Pages 177-178
Introduce Probability Project

Homework: Begin working on Probability project- due Friday!

Tuesday, March 23
Lesson 13.6

Homework: Workbook Page 179

Wednesday, March 24
Continue Lesson 13.6
Workbook Page 180
Review for Quiz

Homework: Study for Quiz #2 on Lessons 13.4 to 13.6!

Thursday, March 25
Quiz #2: Lessons 13.4 to 13.6

Homework: Finish Probability Project- due tomorrow!

Friday, March 26
No Math: Team 6-3 Read-A-Thon

Homework: Have a great spring break!!!


Reading/LA
Important Information:
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, March 22: Final Power Point Presentations are due! I will be collecting your print out with four slides per page on Monday!
o You must also be ready to present this week. The extra credit presentation rehearsal sheet signed by your parent is due on the day you present.
• The end of the year field trip permission slip and $45.00 is due on Friday April 9th!
• The 7th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 20. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• REMEMBER we accept NO late work at all during the 3rd Trimester!
• The FOOD DRIVE for Haiti has been extended until Friday 3/26!

Monday, March 22
Power Point Presentation Due TODAY
Write Letters to 5th Graders
Begin Presentations

Homework: None

Tuesday, March 23
Power Point Presentations

Homework: None

Wednesday, March 24
Power Point Presentations

Homework: None

Thursday, March 25
Power Point Presentations

Homework: Gather your favorite books, pjs, and healthy snacks for our very own Team 6-3 Read-A-Thon tomorrow! Woo ☺

Friday, March 26
Team 6-3 Read-A-Thon and PJ DAY!

Homework: Have a wonderful and restful spring break!!!

Syllabi: Week of March 15

1st/3rd Period Math

Important Information
• Remember- No late work will be accepted on Team 6-3 during the 3rd trimester. It is important that you get all homework and projects done on time!
• We are continuing our chapter on probability this week. Students will take one quiz for the chapter and then in lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a probability project. The quiz dates and project due date are as follows:
o Quiz: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3 is on Friday, March 19
o Probability Project is due on Thursday, March 25

Monday, March 15
Guest Speaker from Chicago Board Options Exchange: Mr. Jim Carlson

Homework: Workbook pages 173 to 174 (due on Wednesday)

Tuesday, March 16
No Math: Field Trip to Chicago Board Options Exchange

Homework: Finish Workbook pages 173 to 174

Wednesday, March 17
Check IN Workbook pages 173 to 174
Lesson 13.3

Homework: Workbook Page 175

Thursday, March 18
Workbook Page 176
Text Book Page 700: Practice Quiz Lessons 13.1 to 13.3

Homework: Brain Game Textbook Pg 700 (@ bottom). Study for your Lesson 13.1 to 13.3 Quiz TOMORROW!

Friday, March 19
Quiz: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3

Homework: Have a great weekend!!! Make sure you have something nice to wear to the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Tuesday! Remember no jeans or sweats!


2nd Period Pre-Algebra

Important Information
• Remember- No late work will be accepted on Team 6-3 during the 3rd trimester. It is important that you get all homework and projects done on time!
• We are continuing our chapter on probability this week. Students will take two quizzes for the chapter and then in lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a probability project. The quiz dates and project due date are as follows:
o Quiz 1: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3 is on Wednesday, March 17
o Quiz 2: Lessons 13.4 to 13.6 is on Thursday, March 25
o Probability Project is due on Friday, March 26

Monday, March 15
Guest Speaker from Chicago Board Options Exchange: Mr. Jim Carlson

Homework: Workbook pages 173 to 174 (due on Wednesday)

Tuesday, March 16
No Math: Field Trip to Chicago Board Options Exchange

Homework: Finish Workbook pages 173 to 174. Study for Quiz on Lessons 13.1 to 13.3

Wednesday, March 17
Check IN Workbook pages 173 to 174
Quiz: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3

Homework: None

Thursday, March 18
Lesson 13.4

Homework: Workbook pages 175-176

Friday, March 19
Lesson 13.5

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

Reading/LA
Important Information:
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, March 15: Draft Boxes of Power Point Due (by end of the day)
o Monday, March 22: Final Power Point Presentations are due! You must also be ready to present next week.
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange field trip is on Tuesday. Don't forget to bring your lunch and come to school on time. Remember you must be dressed appropriately or you will NOT be able to attend this field trip and your $4.00 will not be refunded.
• The 6th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• REMEMBER we accept NO late work at all during the 3rd Trimester!

Monday, March 15
8th Period: Band Assembly
9th Period: Media Center Computers (Power Point Work Time)

Homework: READING LOGS ARE DUE TOMORROW- don't forget they must be signed!

Tuesday, March 16C
Collect Reading Logs!!!
Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Prepare for Hunting Socratic Seminar- Read Article, Mark Article, Write Two Questions

Homework: Read your Socratic Seminar Article at LEAST one more time and make sure you are ready to participate in our Seminar tomorrow! Have your high level critical thinking questions ready to ask!

Wednesday, March 17 (Happy St. Patties Day!!!)
8th Period: Socratic Seminar
9th Period: Media Center Computers (Power Point Work Time)

Homework: Write 12 Vocabra Sentences using each of your words

Thursday, March 18
Sign Up for Power Point Presentation Order
Spelling Race
9th Period: Media Center Computers (Power Point Work Time)

Homework: Work on your Power Point if you did not finish it in school! Today was our last day of in class work time! It Is due on MONDAY! Study for your VOCABRA TESTS!!!

Friday, March 19
#11Vocabra Tests
Power Point Presentation Rehearsal- Partner Practice
9th Period Front Tables: Book Check out and Return

Homework: Have an outstanding WEEKEND ☺ Your power point presentations are due on Monday! Be ready to present on Monday if you are signed up at the beginning of the list!

Syllabi: Week of March 8

Math 1st and 3rd Period
Important Information
• Remember- No late work will be accepted on Team 6-3 during the 3rd trimester. It is important that you get all homework and projects done on time!
• We are beginning a chapter on probability this week. Students will take one quiz for the chapter and then in lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a probability project. The quiz dates and project due date are as follows:
o Quiz: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3 is on Friday, March 19
o Probability Project is due on Thursday, March 25

Monday, March 8
Lesson 13.1 Investigation (Book Page 681)
Chapter 13 Vocabulary Notes

Homework: None!!! Your Stock Market trip permission slip and money is due TOMORROW!

Tuesday, March 9
Finish Vocabulary Notes
Lesson 13.1

Homework: Text Book Page 685 #s 4-7 and 17-19

Wednesday, March 10
Workbook Pages 171-172

Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 171-172

Thursday, March 11
13.2 Activity Master
Lesson 13.2

Homework: None

Friday, March 12
Continue Lesson 13.2

Homework: Have a great weekend!!! Make sure you have something nice to wear to the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Tuesday! Remember no jeans or sweats!


Pre-Algebra 2nd Period
Important Information
• Remember- No late work will be accepted on Team 6-3 during the 3rd trimester. It is important that you get all homework and projects done on time!
• We are beginning a chapter on probability this week. Students will take two quizzes for the chapter and then in lieu of a final chapter test the students will complete a probability project. The quiz dates and project due date are as follows:
o Quiz 1: Lessons 13.1 to 13.3 is on Wednesday, March 17
o Quiz 2: Lessons 13.4 to 13.6 is on Thursday, March 25
o Probability Project is due on Friday, March 26

Monday, March 8
Lesson 13.1 Investigation (Book Page 681)
Chapter 13 Vocabulary Notes

Homework: None!!! Your Stock Market trip permission slip and money is due TOMORROW!

Tuesday, March 9
Finish Vocabulary Notes
Lesson 13.1

Homework: Real World Problem Solving Lesson 13.1

Wednesday, March 10
Workbook Pages 169-170

Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 169-170

Thursday, March 11
Lesson 13.2

Homework: Lesson 13.2 Challenge Sheet

Friday, March 12
Lesson 13.3

Homework: Have a great weekend!!! Study for the Quiz on Lessons 13.1 to 13.3. Make sure you have something nice to wear to the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Tuesday! Remember no jeans or sweats!


Reading/LA
Important Information:
• Students are to spend this week working on the FINAL draft of their Research Paper!
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, March 8: All edited research papers will be returned by today
o Friday, March 12: Typed FINAL of Research Paper is due! This must include a cover pages, works consulted, corrected outline, and your edited rough draft.
• We will be finalizing our persuasive essays this week. Students will have time to make corrections and print their final paper on Tuesday.
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange permission slip and money is due on Tuesday 3/9. Be sure to get those into me ASAP!
• The 6th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• REMEMBER we accept NO late work at all during the 3rd Trimester!

Monday, March 8
Introduce Vocabra List #10
How to do a Works Consulted
How to do a Cover Page

Homework: Work on making corrections to Final Research Paper! Work on your Works Consulted Page and Cover Page!

Tuesday, March 9
COWs: Make corrections to persuasive essay! Print Final Draft by the end of class!
Vocabra Word Drawing #11
Work on Reading Logs- due next Tuesday

Homework: Work on making corrections to Final Research Paper! Work on your Works Consulted Page and Cover Page!

Wednesday, March 10
Dictionary Puzzle #1
Word Story #11! This week you need to have exactly 26 sentences in your story! The first sentence will begin with Letter A; the second sentence will begin with Letter B; and so on… You can write about any topic- BE CREATIVE!
Read Pleasure Books and work on Reading Logs

Homework: Finish Word Story #11 if necessary! Work on your Final Research Paper--Due FRIDAY!

Thursday, March 11
Introduce Power Point Project Requirements
Lesson on using Power Point
Begin Slide Show Rough Draft- needs to be done by Monday

Homework: FINISH the typed FINAL draft of your research paper- DUE TOMORROW!!! Remember you must turn in your Cover Page, Works Consulted, Corrected Outline, and Edited 1st Draft of your essay!

Friday, March 12
Turn in Final Research Paper
Continue Making a Plan for your Research Slide Show
Vocabra Quickie Skit

Homework: Have an outstanding WEEKEND ☺ You need to have your Slide Show Draft done by MONDAY!

Week of March 1

Happy ISAT Testing Week EVERYONE!!! There is NO homework this week therefore no sylllabi! Woo Hoo!

Do your best on the tests!