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!
Friday, November 30, 2007
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)
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!
• 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 #:_____________________
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!
*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
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!
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!
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