Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ms. Koplin’s Conference Schedule

MS. KOPLIN'S CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

PERCY JULIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

October 21, 2010


 

Below are the times designated for conferences on Thursday, October 21. If your schedule changes and you are unable to make it to your time below I would appreciate it if you would contact me in advance. You need to arrive 15 minutes early with your child so you can review the portfolio before our conference begins. Please email with any questions!


 

Sincerely,

Linda Koplin

            Afternoon                        Evening

Thursday afternoon


 

Thursday Evening


 

    

12:35 – 12:50 p.m.

Amir Tillis


 

5:45 – 6:00 p.m.

Jeremiah Campbell


 

12:50 – 1:05 p.m.

Caddy McGuire


 

6:00 – 6:15 p.m.

Sergio Salgado


 

1:05 – 1:20 p.m.

Katherine Hogenson


 

6:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Alex Lavery


 

1:25 – 1:40 p.m.

Amarilys Alvarez


 

6:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Ellie Kennedy-Wood

  


 

6:45 – 7:00 p.m.

Connor Allington

  


 

7:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Brenna Gunderson

  


 

7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Linus Shaw

  


 

7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Pete O'Connell


 

2:40 – 2:55 p.m.

Evan Beebe


 

7:45 – 8:00 p.m.

Amanda Kellman


 

2:55 – 3:10 p.m.

Quincy Cichosz


 

 


 

3:10 – 3:25 p.m.

Franklin Buczkowski

Tuesday 10/19

3:40pm to 3:55pm

Natalie Passaro

  

Wednesday 10/20

8:15am to 8:30am

Rachel Strom


 

3:40 – 3:55 p.m.

Destini Miller

Wednesday 1020

8:30am to 8:45am

Isaac Jordan


 

3:55 – 4:10 p.m.

Choloe Leguismon

  


 

4:10 – 4:25 p.m.

Cali Sullivan

  


 

4:25 – 4:40 p.m.

Thomas Garrison

 


 

4:40 – 4:55 p.m.

Erin Duffy


 

4:55 – 5:10 p.m.

Gabe Bullock

 
  


 

1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Week of October 4

Ms. Koplin

Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Week of October 4, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, October 4

Mathnet Mystery


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, October 5

Begin Lesson 4.1


 

Homework: None. Test Corrections are due tomorrow for students with D's or U's.


 

Wednesday, October 6

Continue Lesson 4.1


 

Homework: Lesson 4.1 C Practice #s 1-12, 15, 17-20, and 24


Thursday: October 7

Review Chapter 4 Vocabulary Packet

Begin Lesson 4.2


 

Homework: Lesson 4.2 Practice C #1-6


 

Friday, October 8

Continue Lesson 4.2

Finish Lesson 4.2 Practice C


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Math Syllabus- 2nd and 3rd Period: Week of October 4

Ms. Koplin

Math Syllabus

Week of October 4, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, October 4

Data and Stats Quiz


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, October 5

Lesson 2.6


 

Homework: Practice Packet Page 25 #1-9 (Lesson 2.6 Practice)


 

Wednesday, October 6

Lesson 2.7


 

Homework: Practice Packet Page 27-28 (Lesson 2.7 Practice)


Thursday: October 7

Investigation 1.5: Experimenting with Median


 

Homework: Finish 1.5 Experimenting with Median Qu. A to F and Follow-Up


 

Friday, October 8

Investigation 3.1: Traveling to School


 

Homework: Enjoy your three-day weekend!!!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of 9/27

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of September 27, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com/


 

Important Information:

  • The 2nd
    draft of the Narrative Essay will be returned by Wednesday, 9/29. The 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday, 10/1. Remember you need to attach the 1st draft, 2nd draft, and peer editing sheet to your final.
  • Don't forget that our first Reading Log is due on Thursday, 9/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a question.
  • Students will complete a literature plot diagram assessment on Wednesday, 9/29.
  • Portfolio conferences are Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules will go out this week.
  • There will be a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Tuesday, October 5.
  • Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian's picture day ID: RN600479YO


     

Monday, September 27

Introduce Vocabra List # 3

Literature Book: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction

Read "Why Monkeys Live in Trees" Story, Page 74-77 and Complete Critical Thinking Questions


 

Homework: Word Drawing for List #3


 

Tuesday, September 28

Review Plot Line Summary

Begin Reading "The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees" pp. 78-84

9th Period: Media Center Front Tables


 

Homework: Review for Plot Diagram Assessment – I recommend that you create a plot line of "Why Monkeys Live in Trees" (the story we read in class today).

    

Wednesday, September 29

Plot Diagram Assessment

Grammar Lesson 9.7 (pp. 178-179)

Writing Packet


 

Homework: Vocabra- Choose 6 words and write one sentence for each. Reading Logs are due tomorrow. You MUST have parent signatures in order for your log to be accepted.


 

Thursday: September 30

Turn in Reading Logs

Grammar Lesson 9.8 (pg 181)

Lit Book: Finish Reading "The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees" pp. 78-84


 

Homework: Finish Final Narrative Essays Drafts - due tomorrow. Don't forget you must attach your 1st draft, 2nd draft, and peer editing sheet to your final draft.

Friday, October 1

Collect FINAL draft of Narrative

Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (read this wk)–handout pp.116-117

Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word Using the Word Itself


 

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! The Ch 9 Grammar Test is Tuesday- start studying!

2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus: Week of 9/27

Ms. Koplin

Math Syllabus

Week of September 27, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 27

Investigation 1.2: Interpreting Graphs


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 28

Favorite Wild Animals: Data Collections and Analysis Activity


 

Homework: Finish Double Bar Graph of Favorite Wild Animals


 

Wednesday, September 29

Lesson 2.4 C: Practice Packet page 37


 

Homework: Lesson 2.5: Practice Packet Page 23 (# 1 and 3) and Pg 24 (#5-8). Complete on Graph Paper- back of packet has some.


Thursday: September 30

Mathematical Reflections: PP page 21


 

Homework: Finish Mathematical Reflections: PP page 21


 

Friday, October 1

Review for Quiz


 

Homework: STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ ON MONDAY! The concepts to study are listed at the top!

1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Ms. Koplin

Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Week of September 27, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 27

Decimal Operations Test


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 28

Order of Operations: Lesson 1.4


 

Homework: Practice Sheet C Lesson 1.4


 

Wednesday, September 29

Distributive Property: Lesson 6.7


 

Homework: Lesson 6.7 Challenge


Thursday: September 30

Divisibility Rules


 

Homework: Complete Divisibility Rules Handouts


 

Friday, October 1

Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Friday, September 17, 2010

1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Week of September 20

Ms. Koplin

Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Week of September 20, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 20

Lesson 2.3 Notes


 

Homework: 2.2 Challenge


 

Tuesday, September 21

Continue Lesson 2.3


 

Homework: 2.3 Challenge


 

Wednesday, September 22

The Retake is @ Lunch TODAY

Lesson 2.4


 

Homework: None


Thursday: September 23

Lesson 2.4


 

Homework: 2.4 Challenge


 

Friday, September 24

Review Decimals


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus: Week of September 20

Ms. Koplin

Math Syllabus

Week of September 20, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 20

Investigation 5: What do we mean by MEAN? (5.4)


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 21

Finish Mean Activity in PP

Lesson 2.8 Notes


 

Homework: Practice Packet Page 29 #1-4 and Pg 30 #11-12. (2.8 Practice)


 

Wednesday, September 22

Continue Lesson 2.8

Practice Packet Page 29 #5-8 and Pg 30 #13-16


 

Homework: In Practice Packet Read Investigation 2: Types of Data THEN Answer Problem 2.1 Questions A, B, and Follow-Up. (Pages 22-23). Your answers should be on a loose-leaf piece of paper.


Thursday: September 23

Investigation 2.2: Counting Pets


 

Homework: In Practice Packet finish the Questions from Investigation 2.2, if necessary.


 

Friday, September 24

Investigation 1.1: Organizing your Data


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 20

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of September 20, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com/

Important Information:

  • Last week, students received requirements and a rubric regarding writing a narrative essay. The 1st typed draft is due
    Tues. 9/21. Students will do peer edits and prepare a 2nd draft to be turned in on Thurs. 9/23. Ms. Koplin will edit the 2nd drafts then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
  • Our first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for Seedfolks.
  • Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
  • Parents that did not attend Curriculum Night will receive a conference form that will be given to each child. Please ask him/her for the conference form and please return it a.s.a.p.
  • There will be a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Tuesday October 5th. Students should study the skills in their Grammar Practice Packet.


     

Monday, September 20

Literature Book: Fiction vs. Non Fiction

Read "Greyling" Story, pp. 9-15

Grammar Lesson 9.4 (pg 169 – 170)

J Trick #6


 

Homework: J Trick #7. Finish 1st
TYPED draft narrative essay – due TOMORROW


 

Tuesday, September 21

Review Writing Packet

Narrative Essay Peer Edits

J Face Trick #8


 

Homework: Vocabra newspaper captions. Make the corrections to you your narrative essay.


 

Wednesday, September 22

Lit Book: "Greyling" story- Plot Diagram and Read p.16

Grammar Lesson 9.5 (pg 172)

Non-Fiction Notes


 

Homework: Finish 2nd TYPED narrative draft – due TOMORROW. Don't forget that tomorrow is pictures day! Come dressed to impress and bring your picture day order form .


 

Thursday: September 23

Lit Book: Read Jane Yolen's speech, "My Heart is in the Highland" pg 17-18

Learning about Non-Fiction Handout

Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg 175)

Vocabra Review - Spelling Race


 

Homework: Study for Vocabra tests.

Friday, September 24

Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests

Lit Book: Critical Thinking Questions page 19


Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!


 

Thursday, September 9, 2010

1st Period Pre-Algebra: Week of September 13

Ms. Koplin

Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Week of September 13, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 13

Test: Lessons 2.5-2.7


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 14

Decimal Operations Pre-Assessment


 

Homework: NONE


 

Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)

No Math due to MAP Testing


 

Homework: None


Thursday: September 16

Lesson 2.1


 

Homework: Lesson 2.1 Challenge Sheet


 

Friday, September 17

Lesson 2.2


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

2nd/3rd Period Math: Week of September 13

Ms. Koplin

Math Syllabus

Week of September 13, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 13

Test: Lessons Lessons 3.2, 4.7, and 4.8.


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 14

Lesson 2.1


 

Homework: Practice Packet Pages 15-16 (2.1 Practice)


 

Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)

No Math due to MAP Testing


 

Homework: None


Thursday: September 16

Lesson 2.2


 

Homework: NONE


 

Friday, September 17

Practice Packet Pages 17-18


 

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!


 

Reading/LA Week of September 13

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of September 13, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com

Important Information:

Monday, September 13

Introduce Vocabra List #2

Grammar Chapter 9 Pre-Test

Seedfolks: Review Chart

J Trick #3


 

Homework: You need to write one sentence for each of the 12 Vocabra Words (These should be 12 separate sentences not a story).


 

Tuesday, September 14

Grammar Lesson 9.1 (PP pg 160-161)

Seedfolks: Character Matching Sheet

J Face Trick #4

Vocabra Word Drawing


 

Homework: STUDY for your Seedfolks Comprehension Test tomorrow. Finish Word Drawing. Be sure to have your pleasure book in school with you the next two days for MAP testing.

Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)

3 Periods of Reading/LA Today (3, 8, and 9)

Grammar Lesson 9.2 (PP pg 164-165)

Introduce Seedfolks Narrative Essay

Seedfolks Comprehension Test

Narrative Essay Pre-Writing


 

Homework: J Face Trick #5


 

Thursday: September 16

No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing


Homework: Work on your Narrative Essay

Friday, September 17

Grammar Lesson 9.3 (PP pg 166-167)

Word Story: Topic is Water

Lit Concept Notes


Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!




 


 

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Pre-Algebra SyllabusWeek of September 6, 2010

Ms. Koplin

Pre-Algebra Syllabus (1st)

Week of September 6, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 6

No School: Labor Day


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 7

Lesson 2.6


 

Homework: Practice Packet pg 63 #4-15 or you can choose to do the Challenge Practice for Lesson 2.6 on Page 67 of the Practice Packet.


 

Wednesday, September 8

Lesson 2.7


 

Homework: None


Thursday: September 9
Lesson 2.7 Practice C (PP pg 72)

Homework: Practice Packet Problem Solving Workshop on Page 76 or you can choose to do the Challenge Practice for Lesson 2.7 on Page 77 of the Practice Packet.

Friday, September 10
Review for Test (Metric System and Scientific Notation)

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Study for your TEST on MONDAY!

Math Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010

Ms. Koplin

Math Syllabus (2nd & 3rd)

Week of September 6, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com


 

Important Information


 

Monday, September 6

No School: Labor Day!


 

Homework: NONE


 

Tuesday, September 7

Lesson 4.7 Continued

Practice Packet Pages 55-56


 

Homework: Practice Packet Challenge 4.7


 

Wednesday, September 8

Lesson 4.8


 

Homework: NONE


 

Thursday: September 9

Continue Lesson 4.8


 

Homework: Practice Packet Pages 57-58

Friday, September 3
Review for Metric System Test

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Study for your TEST on MONDAY!!!

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010


 

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of September 6, 2010

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com

Important Information:

Monday, September 6
No School: Labor Day


 

Homework: Enjoy your day off!

Tuesday, September 7
8th Period: Media Center to Check Out Books (Front Tables)

J Face Trick #1

Begin Goal Setting

Homework: Read and Chart Sae Young. The FINAL draft of your Vital Statistics is due tomorrow- be sure to make all suggested corrections and print out a clean copy! Collect Final Copy of V.S.

Wednesday, September 8

J Face Trick #2

Finish Goal Setting

Read and Chart Curtis & Nora

Homework: Get your Goal Setting Sheet Signed by your parents. Vocabra Newspaper Captions.


 

Thursday: September 9

Team Building Activity

Spelling Race

White Board Vocabra Review


Homework: Read and Chart Maricela. Study for your first Vocabra Spelling AND Vocabulary Test!

Friday, September 10

Vocabra Tests: List #1

Make The Team 6-3 Garden

Read and Chart Amir and Florence


Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!