sci 12/23

Have a wonderful vacation! See you next year!

12/22 Pre Algebra

A, D, E, F: Study for quiz; bring calculators and a highlighter
G: Project due tomorrow

All classes : Have a wonderful vacation

sci 12/22

If you did not turn in "Vertebrate Jeopardy" in class today please finish it tonight.

12/21 Pre Algebra

D. E, F: Finish study guide (no 14-15); highlighted vocab:
A: Study guide 1-11, 16, 18
Bring calculators to school on 'Thursday for quiz

Spanish - el 21 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Period F: complete workbook page 2A-8, (crossword puzzle).
A few hints: use textbook page 114 for the vocabulary. There is a picture of computers in number 1, down. You will need the Spanish word for "the computer".
#18 across, you will need to use the word "to teach" in the correct verb form.
All classes should have completed workbook sheets 2A-1 and 2; and 2A-4 through 2A-7 by this time.

GEOGRAPHY 10/21

Blocks A, G: Caucasus Region Map (Georgia.. Armenia...) Due Wednesday

sci 12/21

e: current events for group #5 Thursday

I have extra help today.

We are working on Vertebrate Jeopardy in class today. If you are behind then you should catch up for homework.

GEOGRAPHY, Monday 12/20

Blocks D, E, F, G: Caucasus Region Map. (countries of Georgia, Armenia....) Due TUESDAY!!!

12/20 Pre Algebra

D: P. 25; # 4, 9-10 Study Guide: 1-8
E&F: Study Guide # 1-13
Block quiz on Thursday 7:40-8:35 STUDY:)
G: Be prepared to focus on task 2

sci 12/20

e: 5th current events group to present Thursday.

Signed progress slips are due!

I am staying after tomorrow for extra help.

Vertebrate Jeopardy due date TBA

ELA Homework for Friday, December 17

Finish reading "May" in Wednesday Wars for Monday, please!

Enjoy the weekend.

12/17 Pre Algebra

A,E, F: P. 25: 4-6,9-11,13
D: P.12 #8, P 17 Relections P. 24 1-3
G: Unit rate sheet P 45: 27-31 Flyers to work on unit price project in school
Have a great weekend!

sci 12/17

d,e,f,g:

open lab folder quiz on chapter 15 Monday. Study your practice questions too!

GET PROGRESS REPORT SLIPS SIGNED!!!!!!

ELA Homework for Thursday, December 16

1. Make sure you've read "April" for tomorrow.

2. Connect the rest of your five values to life experiences and memories.

French - le 16 décembre 2010

français: pas de devoir ce soir.

Español - el 17 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Period F: 2A-3 (workbook packet page 33)
Period E: Workbook page 2A-2 (pg. 32)
Period G: Workbook page 2A-3 (pg. 33) using adjectives to describe your courses. Also, study for quiz tomorrow. We reviewed in class for this quiz.
If absent, we have used the present tense of AR ending verbs.

12/16 Pre algebra

A, E, F: P. 12 # 8,10; P.17 Reflections In 2; p. 24 # 1,2,3
G: Problem 3.4 a and b only

sci 12/16

please see 12/14

GEOGRAPHY 12/15

Blocks F, G, A: Finsih Russia Atlas Activity and Russia Map for Thursday!

Block D: Finish Georgia/Russia Questions sheet for Friday!

Spanish - el 15 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Period F: 2A-2 and the first two video pages in the workbook packet.
Period G: complete the first two video pages in the workbook packet.
Period D: complete page 30 of the video pages in the workbook packet.
Friday- QUIZ on the vocabulary in chapter 2a - las clases y las horas.

French - le 15 décembre 2010

French - le 15 décembre 2010
QUIZ on Thursday, on section 3 of chapter 2.

Sci 12/15

Please see 12/14

ELA Homework for Tuesday, December 14

1. Finish "April" for Friday.

2. Read a second essay from the This I Believe website (www.thisibelieve.org) and write a short summary in your quickwrite section, as per last night.

GEOGRAPHY 12/14

D, E: Finish Atlas Activity for Russia and Russia Maps! Due Wednesday!

12/14 Pre Algebra

A, D, E: P. 11 # 4,5,7,17-19,22,25-33
Quiz: A 12/22 D: 12/21 E: 12/21 F: 12/21

G: P 41# 4-8

sci 12/14

e: fourth current events Thursday


all: signed progress report slips to homeroom by Friday

keep up with lab work.

Chapter 15 quiz Friday for per. A and Monday for all other classes.

ELA Homework for Monday, December 13

1. Finish "April" for Friday in Wednesday Wars.

2. Go to www.thisibelieve.org and select an essay to read. In the quickwrite section of your notebook, write a short one pagagraph summary of the essay. Cover the writer and who they are, their belief, and your response to the essay (thoughts on it and why you picked it).

French - le 13 décembre 2010

French- textbook page 69; write out answers to sections #7, 8 and 9.

Spanish - el 13 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods D, E and F: New packet for chapter 2A. Complete first page and Actividad 10 in the writing workbook page 35.

12/13 Pre Algebra

A,D, E: P. 10# 1-3,11,12,15,34
Quiz CS Inv 1 &2 next week : D & E: 12/21; A: 12/22
F: P. 11 # 4,5,7,17-19,22,25-34
Quiz 12 12/21

sci 12/13

e: fourth current events group to present this Thursday

all: keep up with Invertebrate lab station rotation paper work each night.

Extra help is Tuesday afternoon for everyone who needs to wrap up any old projects due to absence.

Progress reports are on-line starting today for this week. Please return your signed progress report slip to homeroom by Friday.

ELA Homework for Friday, December 10

1. Finish "March" for Monday.

2. Please submit your Wallwisher posts for Monday. Wall addresses are below...

Division A www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsamaze

Division D www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsdazzle

Division E www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsembark

Division F www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsfortune

Division G www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsgallant

GEOGRAPHY 12/10

BLOCK A: TEST MONDAY!

Sci 12/10

Keep up with lab station paperwork!

12/10: Pre Algebra

D& E: Decimal Percent Worksheet
F: P. 10 #1-3,11-12,15,34
G: P. 40 1-3,13-18,33
P. 28: #17 b and c only

GEOGRAPHY 12/9

BLOCKS D, E, F, G: TEST FRIDAY!! STUDY!!!!!!!!

BLOCK A: GEO Test Monday!

12/9: Pre Algebra

A & F: Decimal , Percent worksheet
D & E: Angle worksheet
G: Word Problem

sci 12/9

Please see 12/8

ELA Homework for Wedneday, December 8

1. Finish "February" for Friday, and make your third Wallwisher post. I will be posting new walls later this afternoon.

2. Please finish a final draft of your Shakespearean conversation to hand in.

3. Socratic seminars on your songs from the 1960's are tomorrow- be sure to prepare your marked up texts and notes. Divisions and questions are below.

A Block: “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan
Who is Dylan's audience? To whom is he speaking?
What is the song’s message or purpose?
What does Dylan mean by the words “like a rolling stone”?
Who is “Napoleon in rags”?
What does Dylan mean by “you shouldn’t let other people get your kicks for you”?

D Block: "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
Who is the band's audience? To whom are they speaking?
What is the song's message or purpose?
What is "that sound"?
Who are "the children" referred to in the chorus?
Is the song referring to events in the 1960's or earlier?

E Block: "Think" by Aretha Franklin
Who is Aretha's audience? To whom is she singing?
What does she want her audience to think about?
What has her audience been "trying to do to her"?
What does she mean by "you're doing things I don't". How was she going to change?
Who or what does she want to be free?

F Block: "Think" by Aretha Franklin
Who is Aretha's audience? To whom is she singing?
What does she want them to think about?
Is the song based on her own life?
For whom is she trying to get freedom?
Is the song about separation? If so, what sort specifically? Segregation? Divorce?

G Block: "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
Who is the band's audience? To whom are they speaking?
What is the song's message or purpose?
Who is "the man"?
Why does the singer mention paranoia?
Does the song deal with the war protests of the 1960's?

12/8 Pre Algebra

E: Review Sheet; Study for test
A, F: Angle Worksheet
G: study for quiz

sci 12/8

e: third current events group to present tomorrow

check out the virtual worm lab dissections at:

www.hometrainingtools.com/images/art/Worm1.pdf

www.mhhe.com/biosci/virtual_labs/BL_14/BL_14.html

www.naturewatch.ca/english/wormwatch/virtual-worm/index.html

Keep up lab station paperwork

GEOGRAPHY 12/7

Blocks F, G, A, E: study guide due Wednesday!

Block D: Finish Part 4 of Study guide for Thursday!

TEST FRIDAY!

ELA Homework for Tuesday, December 7

Socratic Seminar questions for each division are below. Seminar is Thursday.

ALL DIVISIONS
1. Who is the singer's audience? To whom are they speaking?
2. What is the singer's message or purpose?

Additional questions are...

A: "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
What does Dylan mean by the words "like a rolling stone?"
Who is "Napoleon in rags"?
What does Dylan mean by "you shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you"?

D: "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
What is "that sound"?
Is the song referring to historical events in the 1960s or earlier?
Who are the "children" referred to in the chorus?

G: "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
Who is "the man"?
Why does the singer mention paranoia?
Does the song deal with the war protests of the 1960s?

French - le 7 décembre 2010

French: Textbook pp 66-68: sections 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Review for QUIZ on section 2, chapter 2 tomorrow.
See blog for "French - le 3 décembre 2010" for the study guide.

12/7 Pre Algebra

A,D,F: review sheets and study for test.
A, F: Test Wednesday
D, E: Test Thursday
G: Problem 2.3 and quiz on In. 1 and 2

Spanish - el 7 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Period G: 1B-9
Period F: 1B-3 and 1B-4
Period D: 1B-9
Period E: (from yesterday) 1B-7
Reminder: Spanish TEST on Thursday
Extra help on Wednesday after school.

sci 12/7

e: third current events group to present Thursday

I have a team leader meeting today so if you need extra help see me during x block Friday

When your class starts the Invertebrate lab station rotation please keep up with the work from each station each night.

Tonight: Please check out www.hometrainingtools.com/images/art/Worm1.pdf

ELA Homework for Monday, December 6

1. Finish "February" in The Wednesday Wars for Friday.

2. Socratic seminars on your chosen songs from the 1960's will be on Thursday - prepare your notes!

3. All divisions except G should finish Warriner's exercises 17 and 19, pages 23-25. Division G should finish "January" in W.W. instead.

French- le 6 décembre 2010

French: Cahier workbook pp 17-19: # 12, 13, and 14.

GEOGRAPHY 12/6- MONDAY

Blocks A, G: Map of Southern and Eastern Europe Due Tuesday. Study Guide Due Wednesday!

Block D: Study Guide Parts: 1, 2, &3: Due Tuesday

Block E: Study Guide Due Wednesday

Block F: Map of Southern and Eastern Europe Due Tuesday! Study Guide Due Wednesday!

TEST: FRIDAY!

Spanish - el 6 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Workbook pages 24-25: 1B-3 and 1B-4.

12/6: Pre Algebra

A,D, E: Complete Study Guide; Study for Test on Wednesday/Thursday
G: P. 24: 1-3,9,12-13

sci 12/6

e: current events group #3 to present Thursday

g: finish flower biopoem if you did not get it done in class.

a,d,e: Finish take home chapter 14 quiz if you did not finish

Protist mobiles anyone?

I have a team leader meeting tomorrow so if you need extra help this week you can see me during x block on Friday

ELA Homework for Friday, December 3

Finish "January" of The Wednesday Wars for Monday.

Spread your words!

GEOGRAPHY, 12/3

Block G, A: Rough Draft Due MONDAY! Use the questions I gave you to show you how to set up the 3 paragraphs for the European Union Open Response.

Block D, E, F: Southern Europe Map and Eastern Europe Map Due MONDAY! Start working on your study guide.

12/3 Pre Algebra

A,E,F: P. 84: 3-5; Study Guide: 1, 3,4; Study for Test: 12/8
D: P. 84: 1,2,6-8; Study Guide: 1, 3,4 ; Study for Test 12/9

Spanish - el 3 de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: 1B-7 in the workbook packet.
Spanish 1B TEST will be next Thursday. Study guide will be available next week.

French- le 3 décembre 2010

French: complete the orange colored handout sheet both sides.
Advance notice: QUIZ on section 2 of chapter 2 on Wednesday.
We will be completing and reviewing this information on Monday and Tuesday of next week in preparation for this quiz.
**************************************
STUDY GUIDE FOR QUIZ #2, OF CHAPTER 2
ALLEZ-VIENS

1. Know and be able to recognize and spell the numbers from zero to 59. textbook pg. 57.
2. Know and be able to use the forms of the verb “AVOIR” page 55 of the textbook.
3. Know how to ask a friend what classes he/she has and at what time.
4. Know and be able to tell what classes you have and at what time the classes meet.
5. Know the vocabulary for the phrases: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. These phrases are listed on page 55 of the textbook.
6. Know what the additional words that appear in the schedule featured on page 56 mean. These meaning of these vocabulary words are listed in “le deuxième étape” on page 73 of the textbook.
7. Review the cultural note on page 58, “l’heure officielle”. Be able to explain how time is stated and written in French.

sci 12/3

If your biopoem was not finished today please finish it over the weekend.

GEOGRAPHY 12/2

BLOCK D, E, F: Rough Draft European Union Open Response Due in Paragraph Form. DUE FRIDAY! (use the paragraph questions suggestions I gave you in class to guide your writing)

Block G: Rough Draft of Open Response Due MONDAY!

Block A: Answer Questions 1-9 about European Union for FRIDAY!

ALL CLASSES: TEST, FRIDAY DEC. 10th

12/2 Pre Algebra

G; P. 11: 5,7,17-19
E& F: P. 84: 1,2,6-17 even, 22
D: P. 68: 5-8, 13

GEOGRAPHY 12/1

Blocks D, E, F, G: Answer Questions 1-9 on the European Union Open Response (Essay) Sheet. (Use EU Questions we did from the Textbook and from the Website) DUE THURSDAY!

Block A: Answer Questions 1-9 on the European Union Open Response (Essay) Sheet. (Use EU Question Sheets we did from the Textbook and from the Website) DUE FRIDAY!

ALL classes: You can start putting the Answers to these Questions into Paragraph Form to practice for your Open Response EU Test Question. This will be your homework tomorrow night but you might want to get a head start!!!

Spanish - el primero de diciembre de 2010

Spanish: Listen to your voice thread recordings that you completed in class today. If you have a microphone on your computer, you can record more information into your voice thread.
Login to voice threads using the link provided on the right side of this page.
Once you are on the VT site, select "My Voice" at the top of the page, and go to your class section. All of the photos for your class will appear.
******************************************
The assignment in class today was to respond in Spanish to the following questions:
1. ¿Cómo es tu mejor amigo (o amiga)?
2. ¿Qué le gusta hacer?
3. ¿Qué no le gusta hacer?
Remember to use the correct adjective agreement when speaking about your best friend.

French- le premier décembre 2010

French: complete grammar tutor pp 11-12 in the travaux workbook packet.
Yesterday's assignment was to complete pp 13 & 15 travaux workbook, #8, 10, 14, 15, and 16.
If you did not record your voice thread, please do so at home using your voice thread account, and your "emploi du temps" which can be seen on the voice thread under French Period A.

12/1: Pre Algebra

A,D,E: P. 68: 5-8, 13: TEST on 12/8
D:Finish 4.3: TEST on 12/9
G: P. 11; 4, 25-33,35

ELA Homework for Wednesday, December 1

1. Finish reading "December" from Wednesday Wars. Expect a very short quiz on November and December tomorrow!

2. Visit and explore www.thisibelieve.org.

3. You need to make your second Wallwisher post by Friday on chapters November and December. Students have made the following suggestions:
-You can use up to two stickies for your ideas; just be sure to post them near each other if they're on the same topic.
-Focus on asking questions and making predictions.
-Don't copy other people's ideas.
-Use stickies to reply to other people's questions and predictions. As above, just be sure to post your replies near the original post, for easy reading.

Wallwisher Divisions and Walls are...

A: www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsarial (Please note the spelling! We are using 'AriAl', not 'AriEl')

D: www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarscaliban
E: www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsshylock
F: www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsportia
G: www.wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsmacbeth

sci 12/1

e: second current events group to present tomorrow

d: Be ready to turn in your mobile by the end of the period Thursday

all: Biopoem due Friday?

ELA Homework for Tuesday, November 30

Finish reading "December" of The Wednesday Wars for Thursday.

Spanish - el 30 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: no tarea. But you can always try out Quizlet.com or Quia.com in the links on the right side of this page. You can record more voice threads at home by logging into your account.

French: le 30 novembre 2010

French: Travaux Workbook page 13; #8 & #10. Also on page 15; #14, 15, and 16.
You can also practice the numbers of 0 to 100 using Quizlet.com or Quiz.com. The links are on the right side of this page.

11/30: Pre Algebra:

A, E, F: Finish 4.3 (P. 64) in book
Start studying for Stretching and Shrinking Test/ 12/8
G: Finish 1.2 in book; also p. 10 : #1-3, # 11

Sci 11/30

e: second current events group to present Thursday

e,f,g,a: If you are not done with your protist mobile today you need to work on it tonight so that you can show it to me tomorrow!

d: " " shown in class on Thursday?

Spanish - el 24 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: We learned the forms of the verb SER (to be).

French - le 24 novembre 2010

French: In class we learned the forms for the verb AVOIR on page 55 of the textbook. We also discussed "l'heure officielle" in the cultural note on page 58. If absent, you should read these two pages.

sci 11/24

Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!

ELA Homework for Tuesday and Wednesday, November 23

Over the break, you will need to...

1. Finish reading "November" in Wednesday Wars.

2. Visit the Wallwisher wall I've created for your class, and post one response to something in the first two chapters. I've included the wall addresses below. You could post any of the following:

-a question
-a connection
-a prediction
-a favorite quote or sentence
-something you found funny, interesting, or confusing

Basically, the wall is a chance for us to share our reactions to the story as we read.

Be sure to sign your name to receive credit. Walls are as follows...

A http://wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsapricot
D http://wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsdate
E http://wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsberry
F http://wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsfig
G http://wallwisher.com/wall/wednesdaywarsgrape

11/23 Pre Algebra

A & D: Scale Factor/Ratio Worksheet
A: Test on Book 12/8
D: Test on Book 12/9
E; P. 63 in book In 4.2 # 2 a
E: Test on 12/8
A, D, E: start studying!!
G: Square root worksheet

sci 11/23

Look for materials/items around your house to use to make your 3d models for your protist mobile!

Homework for Monday, November 22

1. Weekly Words Quiz #5 on Wednesday for divisions A, D, F, and G. Tuesday for E. Be sure to review, and refer to previous posts for details.

2. Finish "October" of Wednesday Wars for Wednesday.

GEOGRAPHY 11/22

Block A: Country Profile/Culture Gram Map, Flag, Facts Due Tuesday

Spanish - el 22 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Definite and indefinite articles, page 70 textbook. (Which is to use the words "el or la + a noun" in Spanish.) Complete worksheet page 49, Guided Practice Activities. This worksheet is near the end of the workbook packet.

11/22: Pre Algebra

A, D, E, F: SF/Perimeter./Area worksheets (2)
P.70 (book) # 26 measure in inches.

sci 11/22

A: finish chapter 11 if you did not in class

Protist mobile in class project this week...due date TBA

ELA Homework for Friday, November 19

1) Weekly Words Quiz #5 is next Wednesday. It will include several words from week 4, and a section on subjects and predicates, as a heads up.

2) Finish The Wednesday Wars, "September", for Monday.

11/19 Pre algebra

D: P. 68; 9-12
E; P. 9-12; Ratio/Scale Factor worksheet
F; P. 66-2,27-30
G Take Home Test- Need parent signature

GEOGRAPHY 11/19

Blocks D, E, F, G: Country Profile/Culture Gram of Northern Europe Due Monday

Block A: Quiz Monday

sci 11/19

no homework tonight

GEOGRAPHY 11/18

Blocks: D, E, F, G: Quiz Friday
Block A: Quiz Monday

sci 11/18

E: current events group #1 to present Friday

ELA Homework for Wednesday, November 17

Please complete your two paragraph open response to "Robin Hood", based on your graphic organizer. These are due Friday.

Review weekly words 5 and subjects/predicates for next week's quiz.

Bring a bagged lunch and snack for the field trip tomorrow.

GEOGRAPHY 11/17

Blocks: D, E, F, G: Quiz Friday

Block A: Quiz Monday

Extra Help Day this week: THURSDAY!!!

11/17: Pre Algebra

A, E Block: P. 66 in book; #2,27,28,29,30
F: P. 66 in book; 1,3,4,15-20
G: Test moved to 11/23 (Tues);
P.68; #5-7; 35, 38;P.85; # 5, 33-34, 36

Wed. 11/17

Please see 11/16

11/16: Pre Algebra

A, D: P. 66 in book: # 1, 3,4,15-20
F: Scale Factor worksheet
G: P. 84 in book: 1,3,4,22,26-27,32
Study for Test on Friday

FRench - le 16 novembre 2010

French: Quiz on Wednesday. Premiere etape de chapitre 2.

Spanish: el 16 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Workbook pages 47-48 (Guided Practice Workbook) 1B-1 and 1B-2. (Adjectives)
Review textbook page 82 for vocabulary quiz for periods E, F and G.
You can view, record, and listen to your recordings in your Voice Thread account. After you login, go to "My Voice" and select your class section to view your class work.

GEOGRAPHY 11/16

Blocks D, E, F, G: Northern and Western Europe Quiz on Friday 11/19

Block A: Quiz on Monday 11/22

sci 11/16

The science quiz will be Thursday for all classes before we leave for the field trip since there is a geo test Friday. The quiz is on chapter 10, bacteria and viruses.

Please bring a brown bag lunch with no nuts/peanuts or glass Thursday for the field trip.

Current events group #1 is presenting in period E on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY 11/15

Blocks A, G: Finish Political Map of Northern Europe for Tuesday

ALL CLASSES: Quiz on Western and Northern Europe on Friday, November 19th

French - le 15 novembre 2010

French: Review vocabulary for quiz on Wednesday from part one (Premiere etape). Complete workbook pages 14-15 cahier.

Spanish - el 15 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods G, D, & F: Quiz on vocabulary on Tuesday. Review textbook page 82 for vocabulary words and phrases.
Period E: quiz on vocabulary on Wednesday. (Textbook page 82)
Complete workbook pages 1B-1 and 1B-2 using the vocabulary. See page 82 to unscramble the adjectives.

ELA Homework for Monday, November 15

Exercises 1-3 for Latin / Greek Roots Unit 6 are due tomorrow.

The week's words are...

excursion mobile
discourse demote
accelerated fugitive
volatile refuge
immovable subterfuge

11/15: Pre Algebra

Block A, D, & E: Additional Worksheet on Scale Factor /Perimeter /Area. Will need graph paper

Block G: Complete 5.1

sci 11/15

all: report card slips are due today!

Reminder we have a field trip Thursday...please pack a brown bag lunch...no glass or nuts/peanuts please!

Chapter 10 quiz for A Thursday, and Friday for everyone else.

E: current events group #1 Friday

Spanish - el 12 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Students set up and began recording into their Voice Thread accounts today. Students selected a series of photo clip art which they will use to describe themselves. We will complete this activity by next Tuesday.
There will also be a vocabulary quiz next Tuesday.
Student can access this VT account by using the link on the right side of this blog page. Then add this link to your favorites for easy access. Each student has their own personal account at this site.

11/12 Pre Algebra

A BLOCK: Complete Additional Practice on scale factor and area; quiz on Monday

D, E, F BLOCK: Complete additional Practice worksheet on Scale Factor/Area
D& E: Quiz on Monday
F: quiz Tuesday

French - le 12 novembre 2010

French: In class students have been working on creating a French student's schedule, "L'emploi du temps", based on a model pictured on textbook page 56. Students are using their own courses in the schedule, but the times and some courses will be different.
Students set up their own Voice Thread account, and will be discussing schedules once we complete this work early next week.
In French, there is a quiz for vocabulary words next week on Tuesday.

GEOGRAPHY 11/12

Block A: Finish German Packet Questions for Monday if you didn't finish in class

Blocks: D, E, F: Political Map of Northern Europe Due Monday!

ALL CLASSES: Quiz on Western and Northern Europe next Friday (11/19)

ELA Homework for Friday, November 12

There is no homework for the weekend. If the weather is good, get outside and enjoy the crisp fall air!

sci 11/12

d,e,f: if you didn't finish your poster in class today it is due in the beginning of the period Monday.

a,g: Poster due at end of period Monday.

all: report card slips are due Monday 11/15.

ELA Homework for Wednesday, November 10

Please review the MCAS packet for "Robin Hood" and complete the multiple choice questions. We will work on open response items next week.

Remember to email your articles for the newsletter!

Division G : HMSnewsletterG@gmail.com

Division D : HMSnewsletterD@gmail.com

All others should be sent to my Hopkinton teacher account.

Spanish - el 10 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: no tarea de hoy.

GEOGRAPHY 11/10

BLOCKS D, E, F, G: If you didn't finish the German Packet Questions (1-10) in class, finish for Friday.

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!!

11/10: Pre Algebra

D; P. 45: # 1-6,22-25
E & F: P. 51: # 25-27, 29-32 A, B only
G: p. 68: 5-12, 26, 28

sci 11/10

report card slips are due to homeroom by Monday 11/15.

d,e,f: the "Virus Wanted" poster is due by the end of class Friday

A,G: the poster is due by the end of class Monday

11/9: Pre Algebra

A, E, & F: P 44: #1-6, 22-25
A, D, E: quiz on scale factor/ area on 11/15.
F: quiz on 11/16
G: p. 66; #2, 15-20: Test on SS 11/19

Spanish - el 9 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Complete workbook pp 18-20 for Period D.
Periods E, F and G: complete workbook pp 25 and pg 26. Use textbook pages 82 for the full vocabulary list from this chapter.

French - le 9 novembre 2010

French: complete the section using "Mais si" in the workbook packet. (1/2 page)

ELA Homework for Tuesday, November 9

1) Write down one interesting, powerful, insightful comment, as well as the speaker's name, from today's seminar.

2) Write a one paragraph reflection on today's discussion. Consider:

-Whether it was a good discussion or not. If yes, what made it good? If not, how can we improve the next one?

-What did you get out of it? How did the discussion deepen your understanding of "The Cat and the Coffee Drinkers"?

GEOGRAPHY 11/9

All Classes: Enrichment Activity: The Chunnel
Answer Questions 1-4 in Complete Sentences! Due Wednesday!

sci 11/9

report card slips are due to homeroom by Monday 11/15 at the latest.

The in class project, "Virus Wanted" is due by the end of the period Friday.

GEOGRAPHY 11/8

ALL CLASSES: Brochure Due Tomorrow!!! If you are having trouble printing at home, hand in your flashdrives with your saved project on it. (You may not be able to get them back for a few days...)

11/8

A, E, & F: No Homework!

G: complete Problem 4.2; p. 66-67: # 1,3,&4

French - le 8 novembre 2010

French: Complete workbook pages 10-11 (sections #3 and #4) in the travaux workbook.

Spanish - el 8 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods E, F and G: New chapter - complete the video worksheets pp 18-20. Use textbook pages 58-60.

sci 11/8

the final draft of the bacteria lab is due tomorrow 11/9

11/5: Pre Algebra

A, D, F: P. 32 #10 b-d and # 12

G: Investigation 3 : Reflections p. 57

ELA Homework for Friday, November 5

1) Warriner's pg. 11, exercise # 6 and pg. 16, exercise #12 (F Block: pages 8, 9 exercises 3 and 4; pages 13, 14 exercises 9, 10)

2) Prepare your copy of "The Cat and the Coffee Drinkers" for Tuesday's seminar by highlighting key passages and taking notes on the questions.

3) Weekly Words Quiz #4 is Monday (Wednesday for Block D). Review subjects and predicates as well!

French - le 5 novembre 2010

French: Complete the first page and the third page (pg. 14 & top of pg. 16) of the new handout using the textbook for assistance. Textbook pp 47-51.
(Page 15 requires a different section of the textbook...so we will complete that page in class on Monday.)

sci 11/5

D: final draft of bacteria lab due Tuesday 11/9

11/4: Pre Algebra

A: Study Guide; Study for quiz
D: p. 31 #8 a, c(i only), d(i only); study for quiz
E: P. 32: 10 b-d, 12
G: P. 49: 19-23

GEOGRAPHY 11/4

All Classes: Brochure is now due TUESDAY, 11/9! So you will have Friday and Monday's classes to work on it. (some classes I don't see those days so some classes only have 1 more period to work on it)

I will be afterschool on Friday as well. (but not Monday as we have teacher meetings)

Make sure you're saving your project to a flashdrive so you can print from home before Tuesday!

sci 11/4

The rough draft of the bacteria lab will be due for periods f,g,a due Friday

GEOGRAPHY 11/3

ALL CLASSES: bring flashdrives to class

Brochures due Monday!

Tomorrow is the last day to bring a canned good for 5 points extra credit!

I will be here afterschool Thursday and Friday if you want to stay after to use the laptops and work on brochures.

sci 11/3

d,e,f: rough draft of bacteria lab is due tomorrow

11/3: Pre Algebra

A: P. 29; # 3 , 5, 6, 11; Study for quiz on Friday

D, E, F : Complete study guide; study for quiz

ELA Homework for Tuesday, November 2

1. Weekly Words quiz #4 is next Monday (Wednesday for block D).

2. Read "The Cat and the Coffee Drinkers" for Thursday (Friday for block F), and write down your first impressions of the story, along with three questions you have about it, in the open space at the end of the packet.

French: see assignment from yesterday in textbook. We did not have class today.

11/2/10: Pre Algebra

D, E, & F: P. 29: 3, 5, 6, & 11
STUDY FOR QUIZ

G: P. 46: 6, 7 , 9-18
STUDY FOR QUIZ

Spanish - el 2 de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods D, E and F: TEST ON CHAPTER 1A - Wednesday.
Period G: TEST on Thursday. All classes: complete page 1A-9 - the organizer.
Study guide:
Textbook pp 24-53.
Review "me gusta" and "no me gusta" + activities.
Be able to use words such as "no ....ni + activity, ...ni + activity".
Be able to ask another student what he/she likes and dislikes.
Review the days of the week, months of the year, and the seasons in Spanish.
Review expressions for weather terms.
Use page 53 in the textbook to help you to review.
Use the online textbook for your review.

GEOGRAPHY 11/2

ALL Classes: Bring flashdrives to class this week. Country Brochures Due Monday 11/8

Project Just Because: Bring an item (or more than one!) from the list for 5 extra credit points added to your last test from this term. Must give item to Ms. Scott no later than Thursday of this week!

sci 11/2

There is no homework in science today unless you owe me a journal or a poster

ELA Homework for Monday, November 1

If you received your article today, please return it tomorrow.

Find the parts of speech and definitions for the following weekly words and copy them into your notebook:

reconcile indifferent
sufficient plead
proficient sorrow
linger bewilder
apparatus solace

Spanish: el primero de noviembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods D & E: Complete workbook page 1A-8 (crossword puzzle).
Periods F & G: complete workbook pages 1A-6 and 1A-7.
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This week:
Periods E, E and F: SPANISH TEST ON
WEDNESDAY, November 3, FOR CHAPTER 1A.
Period G: Spanish TEST on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

French - le premier novembre 2010

French: Read textbook pp 47-49. Answer the questions that follow on page 50 of the textbook. The vocabulary words are available on page 73.

GEOGRAPHY 11/1

ALL BLOCKS: Bring a flashdrive to class tomorrow if you have one. (make sure your name is on it)

Also, ALL tests need to be returned tomorrow. If your test needed to be signed (75% or below) you need to return it tomorrow or detention afterschool.

11/1/10 Pre Algebra

A: Complete highlighted vocab words, Problem 2.2 ( use colored pencils), P. 33 # 14-17
Quiz on Friday 11/5 on Inv 1&2 !!!!

D: Complete 2.1; complete highlighted vocab words; Quiz on Friday, 11/5 on Inv. 1 & 2!!

E: Finish 2.1; P. 33 # 14-17; highlighted vocab words; Quiz on Thursday 11/4

F: Highlighted vocab words; Finish 2.2; P. 33 # 14-17

G: Quiz on Thursday on Inv 1-3; Complete Study Guide

10/29 Pre Algebra

A & F: Complete 2.1

E: P. 14 #6-7, # 20

G: P. 44-53: # 1-5, 25, 27, 33 challenge

Happy Halloween!

ELA Homework for Friday, October 29

On Monday, we will be holding our first Socratic seminar on Ray Bradbury's "The Flying Machine". You will need to come prepared with your annotated text. Basically, be sure to highlight and note any sections of the text that will be useful in discussing the following questions.

1) What sort of man is the inventor? What sort of man is the emperor? How are they different? How are they similar?

2) How does the inventor feel about his invention? How does the emperor feel?

3) Why does the emperor decide to execute the inventor and destroy the machine?

4) Is the emperor's decision the right decision or the wrong decision? Is it wise? Foolish? Cowardly? Brave?

GEOGRAPHY 10/29

ALL CLASSES: Finish Europe Atlas Activity Packet for Monday

sci 10/19/10

all: Unit test 11/1


D: Six Kingdoms Poster due Monday

Spanish

Spanish: QUIZ on vocabulary in chapter 1A plus the use of 'me gusta' and 'no me gusta' to express likes and dislikes. You should also be able to use the expression, "no me gusta nada" and "me gusta mucho" and "y a tí" in writing your answers.

French

French: TEST on chapter 1 on Friday. Study guide handed out in class today.

GEOGRAPHY 10/28

BLOCKS F, E, A, G: Finish Political Maps for Friday! Label and Color

BLOCK D: Finish Europe Atlas Packet for Monday

ALL CLASSES: If you got your test back, get test signed if below a 75%

10/28 Pre Algebra

A & D: P 14; # 6-7 and #20

F: Connecting Percents, Ratios worksheet
P. 14 # 6-7; # 20

G: P. 29: #3, 4 & # 8

sci 10/28

see 10/27

10/27 Prre Algebra

A, D, E : Connecting Percents, Decimals and Ratios Worksheet

G: Complete Problem 2.3.

GEOGRAPHY 10/27

BLOCK D, E: Political Maps Colored and Labeled Due THURSDAY!

sci 10/27/10

journaland missing workd dur to absence due Friday 10/29

Six Kingdoms (in class project) poster due Friday for all classes except D, due Monday 11/1

Unit test 11/1

10/26 Pre Algebra

A,D,E, F: NO HOMEWORK: ENJOY!!!

ELA Homework for Monday, October 25 and Tuesday, October 26

Read "Dirk the Protector" in your red textbook and compose a paragraph answering the following questions:

1) Who is Dirk?
2) How does he change the narrator's life?

French - le 26 octobre 2010

French: Complete workbook page 7 & 8 travaux.
CHAPTER 1 TEST ON FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK.
Study guide will be given out on Thursday in class.
Extra help on Thursday for this test.

Spanish- el 26 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: All classes complete page 17; 1A-5 Infinitivos. use textbook page 36 for more detail and textbook page 52 for all of the vocabulary. Also complete 1A-4 for homework.
Period D: Quiz - Thursday - on vocabulary recognition and me gusta/no me gusta + activity.
Periods E, F, and G: Quiz on Friday. (vocabulary recognition and me gusta/no me gusta + activity.)
Extra help will be on Thursday of this week.

GEOGRAPHY 10/26

BLOCK A: Fill in the blanks Physical Features of Europe due Wednesday

BLOCK D: Finish Fill in the blanks Physical Features of Europe due Wednesday

BLOCK F: Finish Fill in the blanks Physical Features of Europe due Thursday

BLOCK G: Finish Fill in the blanks Physical Features of Europe due Wednesday

BLOCK E: no homework!

sci and xc 10/26/10

xc: Last meet today...home vs. Natick-Wilson 3:30, banquet tomorrow 2-3 in the caf.

sci: Six kingdoms poster -in class project due by 10/29.

Journals and missing work due to absence/incompletes are due 10/29

Unit test 11/1

Today is the day to stay after with me if you need any help or need to make up a quiz!

10/25 Pre Algebra

D: Additional Practice Worksheet; 1st three vocab words

E & F: P. 16 # 19 c only; P. 13: # 5

G: P. 28 ( new packet) # 1, # 5-7

GEOGRAPHY 10/25

BLOCK D: Finish Physical Map of Europe for Tuesday

BLOCK E: Finish Physical Map of Europe AND Physical Features of Europe Fill in the Blanks for Tuesday

BLOCK F: Finish Physical Map of Europe for Tuesday

BLOCK G: Finish Physical Map of Europe AND Physical Features of Europe Fill in the Blanks for Wednesday

sci and xc 10/25/10

xc: lat practice today! ;ast meet at home vs. Natick-Wilson 3:30 tomorrow, and the banquet is Wed. in the caf from 2-3.

sci: d,a: chapter 9 quiz tomorrow

all: the journals, and all missing/incomplete work is due 10/29.

the in class project, "Six Kingdoms Poster" is due by 10/29 at the latest.

Unit test 11/1

10/22: Pre Algebra

E & F: Additional Practice worksheet P.21

G: Complete 2.1

A: Skill: Using Percent worksheet P.23
Have a nice weekend!!

science 10/22/10

chapter 9 quiz on Monday for d,e,f,g and Tuesday for a

journals and work missed due to absence/incompletes are due 10/29

Unit test 11/1



xc: practice and banquet money/slips today, last practice Monday, last meet Tuesday: home vs. Natick-Wilson 3:30, Banquet Wed. in the caf from 2-3

10/21 PRE ALGEBRA

E & F: P. 15 #10-12, 15-18; First three vocab words

A: Additional Practice wksh. (P.21) only First 3 vocab words


G: Additional Practice ( P. 21) only
P. 14 (packet) # 6 & 7;
Vocab words through similar

GEOGRAPHY 10/21

ALL CLASSES: TEST FRIDAY!!! STUDY!!!!

French- le 22 octobre 2010

French: Complete grammar tutor pages 5-6: Subject pronouns.

Spanish - Periods E, F & G - el 22 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Periods F and G: Complete video worksheet pp 8 and 9.
Period E: Complete video workbook page 8 y tambien, (and also),
make sure to complete pg. 1A-3.

sci 10/21/10

xc: meet today vs. Medfield at home 3:30, banquet money and slips are due tomorrow at the LATEST

sci: D: current evnets tomorrow

Chapter 9 quiz Monday for d,e,f,g and Tuesday for A

journals and missing work due to absence/incompletes are due by 10/29

Unit test 11/1

10/20 Pre Algebra

A & D: P. 15: # 10-12; 15-18

F: P. 14: # 8, 9, & 14

G: P 15: #15-19

GEOGRAPHY 10/20

ALL CLASSES: STUDY YOUR STUDY GUIDE FOR THE TEST ON FRIDAY!!!

sci 10/20/10

xc: Home meet vs. Medfield 3:30 Thursday, banquet $ and slips due Friday, no practice today

sci: d: last current events group to present Friday, A: Thurs.

Chapter 9 quiz: G: Friday, d,e,f: Monday, A: Tuesday

journals and all work missed due to absence due 10/29

Unit test 11/1

ELA Homework for Thursday, October 21

Complete the "Student Writing Blunders" worksheet.

ELA Homework for Wednesday, October 20

Complete the paraphrasing worksheet.

ELA Homework for Tuesday, October 19

Divisions A, D, and E: final article drafts are due tomorrow. Please attach your rough and second drafts to the back with a paper clip.

Divisions G and F : final article drafts are due Thursday.

10/19 Pre Algebra

A, D, E : P. 14-15 (packet) # 8, 9 and 14

G : P. 14-15 (packet) #8-12, #14

French - le 19 octobre 2010

French: If absent, complete a rough draft of things and activities that you like or dislike to do. Use the phrases in the deuxieme etape section of chapter 1.
We completed a quiz in French today. If absent see me regarding a make up quiz.

Spanish - el 19 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Complete pages 1A-1 and 1A-2 (pp 13-14) in the new workbook packet. Look for the heading as listed. You will be using the phrases me gusta, no me gusta + activity. You will need the vocabulary on pages 26-27.

GEOGRAPHY 10/19

Block G, F: Completed Study Guide due Wednesday!

ALL CLASSES: TEST FRIDAY!

Reminder: My afterschool help days this week are Tuesday and Thursday. (because of the early release day on Wednesday there is no extra help on Wednesday)

sci 10/19/10

xc: no practice on early release day tomorrow, home meat Thursday vs. Medfield , banquet money and slips are due by Friday

Segars team: field trip slips and $ were due last Friday!

a: last current events group to present this Thursday
D: " " " Friday

all: Journals and work missed due to absence due 10/29
test 11/1

Chapter 9 quiz early next week? TBA

ELA Homework for Monday, October 18

Use your feedback from today's peer review session to develop your third draft tonight, and bring it in tomorrow.

10/18 Pre Algebra

A, D, E, & F: P. 12 in packet; # 1 & #2

GEOGRAPHY 10/18

Blocks A, D, E: Completed Study Guide due Tuesday!

Blocks G: Sections 1-4 of your Study Guide Due Tuesday!

Block F: Completed Study Guide due Wednesday!

ALL CLASSES: TEST ON FRIDAY!

sci 10/18/10

xc: Carlisle Invitational today 3:30 Great Brook Farm State park

sci: journals and work missed due to absence/incompletes are due 10/29

test 11/1

A: last current events group Thursday
D: last current events group Friday

ELA Homework for Friday, October 15

Using the feedback on your rough drafts, develop your second drafts for Monday. Next week is peer review.

Spanish - el 15 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Complete all 14 notecards with the Spanish vocabulary words on one side from pp 26-27. You can also add the words and phrases that are highlighted on those pages. Translations of the phrases are available on the last page of chapter 1A.
Bring extra notecards to class to use for additional vocabulary words.

10/15 Pre Algebra

A, D, E, F: Worksheet ( Fraction side only) Please show all your work.


G: Remember to bring signed textbook form to class on Tuesday. Connecting percents, decimals and ratio worksheet.

GEOGRAPHY 10/15

ALL CLASSES: Complete Sections 1-4 on your study guide. (Including a Rough Draft for the Open Response on the United Nations)

TEST: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd!

sci 10/15/10

journals and work missed due to absence due 10/29

test 11/1

GEOGRAPHY 10/14

Blocks D, E, F, G: Complete Vocab Section of your Study Guide (Part one) There are 16 words and they can be found in your class notes. (mostly on the sheets called Political and Economic Systems) DUE FRIDAY!

Block A: Complete Parts 1-4 of your Study Guide (except for the Open Response). Since I don't see your class Friday, this is DUE MONDAY!

ALL CLASSES: TEST, FRIDAY OCTOBER 22nd.

sci 10/14/10

Segars team: field trip slips and $ due tomorrow to homeroom

Sci: test on all material covered in science so far through introduction to the 6 Kingdoms on Monday 11/1

Journals are due 10/29...so far we have had two entries there may or may not be one more

missing workd due to absences and incompletes due by 10/29

ELA Homework for Wednesday, October 13

Write three different opening paragraphs for your article, trying a different hook in each one.

ALL STUDENTS: Get permission slips and money in for Eureka Math feild trip!!! Due Friday!

10/13 Pre Algebra

E: Additional Practice Worksheet # 3 and #4 only

F & A: Second Side of Additional Practice Worksheet #5

A, D, E, & F: TEST ON VARIABLES AND PATTERNS: INVESTIGATIONS 1-3


G: Reflections Inv. 3: P.63 in book; Please answer in complete sentences.

French- le 13 octobre 2010

French: Complete travaux page 3 using the NE...PAS or N" ...PAS.

Spanish - TEST Thursday

Spanish: View the study guide listed on the right side of page with the links. It says Spanish - Study Guide - el 13 de octubre de 2010. Also use the textbook link to access your online account in order to use the escuchar section of page 23 in the textbook.
If you did not set up your own account, you may use the following to login into the textbook:
username: hopkinton1
password: hillers
There is a limited number of users for this section.

sci 10/13/10

a,d: 5th current events group to present Thurs.

all: field trip slips and money to homeroom by Friday

Journals and work missed due to absence/incompletes are due by 10/29

Test on lab safety through intro to six kingdoms 11/1

xc: Meet away at Wayland tomorrow 3:30

French: 360 degree view of Mont St Michel

Les incontournables du CRT Normandie
http://www2.normandie-tourisme.fr/VR/VR_MSM_UK/_flashvr/Les_incontournables_Mont_St_Michel_uk_CRT.html This is the website for the office of Tourism in Normandy, France.
Est-ce que tu aimes Le Mont St. Michel?

10/12: Pre Algebra

G BLOCK: PLEASE NOTE HOMEWORK CHANGE: p. 74-76 IN BOOK; # 6; 12 a,c,d ; 15 a
DO NOT DO HOMEWORK ASSIGNED IN CLASS


A, D, F: Additional Practice Worksheet # 3 and # 4 only

ELA Homework for Tuesday, October 12

No homework tonight. Enjoy!

Spanish - STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST el 13 de octubre de 2010

SPANISH - STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST - PARA EMPEZAR
Test is on Thursday. Extra available after school on Wednesday.
1. Review textbook pp 1-23. (Online textbook has a listening section.)
2. Review the cultural notes throughout the chapter.
3. Review greetings: textbook pages 2-5.
4. Review tú y usted on textbook page 5.
5. Review and know the vocabulary for classroom directions on page 6.
6. Study the vocabulary from your class notes and from the textbook for the following sections:
Los números (pg. 7), La Hora (pg. 8), El cuerpo, (pg. 9), classroom objects, (pg. 10-11), el alfabeto, (pg. 12-13), el calendario y la fecha (pp. 14-15), and the weather terms, (pg. 18.)
You should also check your workbook packet, class notes, and class handouts.

GEOGRAPHY 10/12

Blocks F, G:
Complete Questoins on Current Events Article "Tough Times" Due Wednesday. Complete all questions on the sheet!

Return Geo Terms Quiz! Get signed if below a 75%!

Spanish - el 12 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Chapter TEST on Thursday. (Extra help is Wednesday after school.)
A study guide will be posted on the blog for your use at home. There will be a review in class, so bring any questions that you have to class on Wednesday.
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Homework: Periods F, D - complete textbook page 23, Escuchar is online, and the Leer sections can be done using the textbook. If you did not set up your own textbook online account, you can use this account to login to the textbook.
Username: hopkinton1 Password: hillers.
Please remember to logout of the account so that other students can access the class. There is a limited number of entries to the site. Gracias!
Period G: complete labeling of "el esqueleto" body parts.

French- le 12 octobre 2010

French: Complete page 4 on the grammar tutor sheets that you began in class today.
Complete grammar tutor pp 1-2 (both sides.)
Quiz on section 2 of chapter 1 will be this week - Thursday.
Textbook pp 26-30.
Study guide for this quiz:
Review the vocabulary on page 27.
Review the phrases: J'aime, Je préfère, j'aime mieux on page 26.
Review how to express a dislike using the ne...pas, or n"...pas on page 26.
Review the definite articles: le, la, l', les on page 28.
Review sections one and two on page 45 of the textbook.
Reminder: Extra help is after school on Wednesday.

sci 10/12/10 and xc

XC: 10/12/10: meet away at Endicott estate in Dedham at 3:30. Banquet sheets will be given today. If you are ordering a sweatshirt, order forms and money are due by Wednesday!

a,d: 5th current events group to present Thursday

e,a,f: biochemistry quiz tomorrow

Segars team: please return field trip permission slips and $ to homeroom by Friday 10/15.

ELA Homework for Friday, October 8

Bring in a rough draft of your article on Tuesday. Drafts should be ROUGHLY 500 words or so.

F Block has the Bamboo test Tuesday.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Geography 9/8

Blocks A, D, E: Complete Questions on Current Events Article "Tough Times" for Tuesday.

ALL CLASSES: Get your Geo Terms Quiz signed if you got below a 75%.

10/8: Pre Algebra

Have a wonderful weekend!

French - le 8 octobre 2010

French: no homework.

Spanish - el 8 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: All classes: Students should review the full list of body parts for a quiz next week. Use classroom vocabulary words as well as textbook vocabulary (pg. 9) on body parts.

sci 10/8/10

d,a: quiz Tuesday Biochemistry of Life

e,f,g: Biochemistry quiz Wed.

xc: home meet today at 3:30

Spanish - el 7 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Periods D, E, and G: Friday - QUIZ on the vocabulary words for the body parts on page 9, textbook and review 'el calendario' for this quiz.
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Period F: QUIZ on Tuesday.
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Next week:
Spanish TEST next week on Thursday on the entire chapter "Para Empezar". Review in class on Tuesday and Wednesday. Review your completed workbook packet, (P-1 through P-12.)
Extra help is on Wednesday after school.

French - le 7 octobre 2010

French: Cahier page 7.

ELA Homework for Thursday, October 7

"Bamboo" test tomorrow...like you didn't know!

Rough drafts of your newsletter articles are due next Tuesday. They should be (roughly) about 500 words long (about one page typed and double spaced).

10/7: Pre Algebra

A, D, E, & F: Worksheet p. 17
A: Problem 3.2 (book); finish B
D& E: Problem 3.2 (book); finish c
A, D, E, F: Variable and Patterns Test is Friday the 15 !!!

Geography 10/7

ALL classes: Get your Geo Terms Quiz signed if you got below a 75%

sci 10/7

xc: meet today at Needham 3:30, tomorrwo home vs. Westwood at 3:30

science: quiz on pages 42-45 and notes (Biochemsitry of life) Tuesday

Progress report slips were due to homeroom yesterday!

10/6 : Pre Algebra

D, E, & F: Problem 3.2 in book (p 52); a-b only F: a-c

G : Ratio Worksheet 2 sides

ELA Homework for Wednesday, October 6

1) "Bamboo" test this Friday.

2) Write a one paragraph summary of the article you're planning to write for the newsletter.

3) Bring "Big Red" (your McDougal Littell literature textbook) to class tomorrow.

Spanish - el 6 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Study the body parts vocabulary as presented in the textbook, page 9. There are only 10 words for the body parts listed there. The phrase "me duele" is also presented in this section.
QUIZ ON FRIDAY ON THESE 10 VOCABULARY WORDS FOR BODY PARTS. Additional words given out in class will not be used for this quiz.

French- le 6 octobre 2010

French: Complete Travaux page 4. Use textbook pp 26-28.

Spanish

Spanish: Complete Actividad 8 in the Writing Activities workbook packet. It shows a map of Mexico with various weather conditions pictured on the sheet. (Page 6). Some students completed this page in class.
We began body parts in Periods E, F and G. Please borrow notes from classmates, if you were absent.

sci/xc 10/6/10

Yesterday's xc vs. Westwood meet has been rescheduled to Friday 3:30
Tomorrow we are away vs. Needham 3:30

a,d: 4th current events group to present tomorrow

quiz on pages 42-45 possibly Friday, probably Tuesday...tba

Progress report slips are due to homeroom!

Pre Algebra 10/05/10

A: Complete Problem 3.2 ( Part A only)

D, E, & F: P. 56 # 3, 8-11, 14-15

G: Study for Test

GEOGRAPHY 10/5

Blocks D, E, F, G: Finsih Activity Master 1 & 2, Due Wednesday. (make sure you color the front side!)

sci 10/5/10

a,d: current events group #4 Thursday 10/7

all: progress report slips to homeroom!

quiz on 42-45 coming...end of week or beginning of next week!

ELA Homework for Monday, October 4

Remember that weekly words quiz #3 is this Wednesday for Divisions D, E, F, and G and Thursday for Division A.

There will be a short test on "So Far From the Bamboo Grove" Friday.

Tonight, preview "A Crush", which is pages 68-74 in your textbook.

Brainstorm ideas for your newsletter article.

Geography 10/4

ALL CLASSES: GEO TERMS QUIZ TUESDAY!!! STUDY!!!

Block E: Finish Getting to Know Your Atlas and the Reviewing Basic Skills Packets for Tomorrow.

10/4 Pre Algebra

A: P. 56 (packet): 3, 8-11, 14-15

E & F: P. 55 (packet): # 1 a (graph only), e-h, # 4

G: P. 57(packet) : # 9-19

Spanish: el 4 de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Periods E, F, & G: Review for QUIZ on TUESDAY, 10/05/2010.
Study guide:
1. Basic weather terms/ seasons from the textbook, pages 18-19. Also from workbook packets and handouts.
2. El calendario: days of the week, months of the year and how to write the date in Spanish. Textbook pages 14-16. Use your completed workbook sheets to help you to prepare for the quiz.
3. Complete vocabulary review pages 22-23.

French: le 4 octobre 2010

French: Study for QUIZ (TUESDAY) on section 1, chapter 1 of Allez-viens!
Study guide:
Review textbook pp 18-25. Total review list of vocabulary is on page 45.
1. Greetings: page 22.
2. Ask/tell how you or someone else is feeling:
page 23.
3. Gestures expressing feelings; pg. 23.
4. Asking/giving one's name: pg. 24.
5. Asking/giving one's age: pg. 25.
You should review your completed homework in the cahier/travaux sections of the workbook packet.

ELA Homework for Friday, October 1

The quiz on Weekly Words #3 will be next WEDNESDAY for blocks D, E, F, and G. Block A will have it THURSDAY. Please note the change! Be sure to review weeks 1 and 2 as well, and the roots for week three.

Spanish: el primero de octubre de 2010

Spanish: Complete pp 86-87 in the new weather packet handed out in class today. you can also complete the crossword puzzle at the end of the packet if you finished the previous pages.
If absent, please see me for this information.

French- le premier octobre 2010

French: Write out answers to sections #1 and #2 on textbook page 38. Please make sure that you complete yesterday's homework assignment from the travaux section of the workbook (pg. 2.)
Today's class notes on weather terms: La météo. Le temps (weather)
Il fait mauvais.
Il fait du soleil.
Il y a du vent. Il fait du vent.
Il fait chaud. Il fait froid.
Il fait beau.
Il pleut.
Il neige.

Pre Algebra

F: P. 56 (packet): #2 Problem 3.1 (book) finish a-c

G: Complete Problem 3.2 P. 52-53 in book(a and b only)

A, D: P. 55 (packet) #1 a (graph only), e-h, # 4. Finish problem 3.1 (book) a-c

sci 10/1/10

e,f,a: quiz 34-41 Monday

d,g: Pantry Sleuth

French - le 30 septembre 2010

French: Complete travaux worksheet page 2.

ELA Homework for Thursday, September 30

Read "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes in your red text, pages 30-33. Complete the assigned questions as well.

9/30: Pre Algebra

Block A, D, E: P. 56 in packet #2

G: P. 56 in packet ; # 3, 21-24

Spanish - el 30 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish:
Period G: P-11 in the workbook packet.
Period D: P-12 in the workbook packet.
All classes: complete crossword puzzle on P-10

GEOGRAPHY, 9/30

ALL CLASSES: STUDY FOR GEOGRAPHY TERMS QUIZ, TUESDAY, OCT. 5th

sci 9/30/10 xc

Pictures for xc changes to next Tuesday 10/5 at 2:15 Todays meet vs. Wellesley at 3:30

g,d: quiz 34-41 Friday
e,f,g: quiz Monday 34-41

a: finish worm lab packet

ELA Homework for Wednesday, September 29

Latin and Greek Roots Unit 5, Exercises 1-5 are due tomorrow.

DUE FRIDAY: Read "Thank You, Ma'am", pages 30-33 in your red text. Complete the question sheet as well.

Spanish - el 29 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Workbook page P-11. Complete the crossword puzzle on P-10. Textbook pp 22-23 will help for the crossword puzzle. If you cannot find a word, don't worry. We will review the answers in class tomorrow, but try your best to fill in as many words as possible.

French - le 29 septembre 2010

French: Complete workbook page "travaux" page 1. Use the textbook to find the correct answer to the phrases and the numbers 0-20.

9/29 Pre Algebra

A, D, E, & F Blocks: Reflections for Investigation 2: P. 48 in BOOK; Please write in complete sentences. Will be counted as a quiz grade!! Use your book as a reference.

Pre Algebra 9/28

A, D, E , & F: study for quiz
G: P. 55 (packet): # 1 a ( only graph), b, c (graph only), e-f; # 2, 4 & 8

ELA Homework for Tuesday, September 28

Exercises 1-5 for Latin and Greek Roots Unit 3 are due Thursday. For exercise #1, pick any five of the ten to complete.

Tuesday, 9/28 GEOGRAPHY

Blocks: A, D, E, F International Organizations Due Wednesday
Block G: International Organizations Due Thursday

ALL CLASSES: Geography Terms Quiz, Tuesday, October 5th

Spanish - Tuesday (el 28 de septiembre de 2010)

Spanish: Periods D, E, F and G: In class: Read textbook page 9 and complete workbook page P-5.
Then read textbook pp 10-11; complete the activities on those two pages. Complete workbook page P-6. Use textbook pages 22-23 and complete the crossword puzzle on page P-10.

Geography: 9/27

Blocks D, E, F, G:
Finish Geographic Terms Definitions for Tuesday. (Use your atlas!)

Blocks D, E, F, A:
International Organizations Due Wednesday!

Block G:
International Organizations due Thursday!

Pre Algebra

A, D, E F : P. 39: #8, 10-12; # 22 (b and c only)
D: aslo, complete # 6

sci/ xc 9/27/10

xc: tomorrow away meet in Dedham (Endicott Estate), Thursday is picture day and home meet 3:30. The website on the athletics page has been updated!

Science: a,d: current events group #3 to present Thursday 9/30

finish posters (Living vs. non-living)

French - le 24 septembre 2010

French: Answer the questions in writing for textbook page 20, Allez-viens! Use the dialogues that are on pp 18-19 to help you to respond to the questions. The vocubulary words with translations is on textbook page 45.

ELA homework for Friday, September 25

Vocabulary quiz Monday on Weekly Words #2. Be sure to review week #1 as well.

Geography 9/24

Block F: Finish Land and Water Features for Monday

Block A: Finish Geographical Terms for Monday. (7 words? found in your atlas in the back!)

Spanish - el 24 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods E and F: Complete workbook page P-8 in the practice workbook. This worksheet is in your workbook packet handed out in class and it also available from the online textbook page 16.
Spanish Period G: Complete the word search sheet (front page only) on "Los dias de la semana y los meses del ano."

sci 9/24/10

f,g,a: Finish Living vs. non-living poster

Geography 9/23

Block E: Quiz Friday

Block F, G: Finish Wherever You Go, There you Are!

French - le 23 septembre 2010

French: If absent, please read textbook pp 13-15. Video of Poitiers shown in class.
Workbook packet for chapter 1 handed out in class today.

Pre Algebra

A & D: P. 38 (Packet): # 6
F: Complete 2.2
G: Complete 2.2; Quiz is moved to Monday 9/27

Spanish - Hoy el 23 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish:
Period F: Read textbook pp 14-15; complete workbook sheet P-7 in workbook packet.
Period G: Complete page P-8 in the workbook packet.
Period D: Complete page P-8 in the workbook packet.

sci 9/23/10

g,a,d,e: Final draft of microsope lab is due tomorrow

xc: Picture day is next Thursday before our home meet. Picture envelopes will be going home soon.

ELA Homework for Wednesday September 22

Blocks A and E

Complete the fill in the blank mini-quiz created by your partner. Also, finish your story on "Marjorie and the Robot". Block F should just complete "Marjorie..."

Block G

Create 10 fill in the blank sentences using the week's words. Remember to include context clues.

Block D

Finish your partner's mini quiz, and write a one paragraph summary of "How to Survive an Alligator Attack". Cover the main points.

French - le 22 septembre de 2010

French: no homework - We have just begun Chapter 1 and viewed the first fours pages in the textbook. If absent, please read these pages 12-15.

Spanish - el 22 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Workbook packet P-7 (page 7) (Also available in the online textbook under 'mas practica.') El calendario textbook pp 14-15 (Read and use for homework completion.)

Hoy es means today is...+ the date.
Other vocabulary terms and words can be found on page 22 of the textbook.
For practice with telling time and days and dates, use quizlet.com link on the right side of the page.

Geography 9/22

Blocks: F, G, A, D Quiz Thursday
Block E: Quiz Friday

Block G: Finish Wherever You Go, There you Are for Friday!

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

A, D, & E: P. 36 in packet: # 3 & 5; ( Complete 2.2 A Block only)

G: P. 38 in Packet: # 5, 7, 8, & 12
Quiz on Friday : Inv. 1&2

science 9/22/10

a,g,d,e: if you didn't finish reading 34-39 1-4 please do so for homework, Final drafts of the microscope lab are due Friday.

a,d: Current events group #2 to present tomorrow

Parents: Back to School night is tonight from 6:30-8:45. Looking forward to seeing you all!

ELA Homework for Tuesday, September 21

Create ten fill in the blank sentences using the weekly words. Be sure to include context clues! We will swap tomorrow and try out this student-created "mini quiz".

ex:

My brother is so ______________________. (bad...too nebulous!)

My ________________ brother borrowed my sweatshirt without asking and returned it splattered with mud and spaghetti sauce. He didn't even try to clean it or say 'thank you'. (much better)

Spanish - el 21 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Period G: Quiz on Wednesday. Greetings and numbers 0-100.
Periods D: La Hora worksheet. Complete #27. Write out the times in Spanish in the margin space available on the sheet. On the reverse side, select three of the times, and write out the answer on line provided.
Go to quizlet on the side links and go to Spanish>Spanish time and try out the games.
_______________________________________________
Period E: no tarea ---pero...Try out QUIZLET on the links. Go to spanish telling time/ or Spanish time and try out several different games.
__________________________________________
Period F: complete a minimum of 6 (or more) of the clocks on the blue handout sheet - fill in the time and write out the time beneath each clock. Use "en punto" for the exact time. Try out Quizlet in the links. Go to Spanish>Spanish time and try out the games.

Geography 9/21

Blocks A, D, E, F: Finish Wherever you Go, There You Are! (Latitude/Longitude Review)

All Classes: Study for Quiz on Thursday!

French - le 21 septembre 2010

French: QUIZ on Wednesday. Review the numbers 0-20; famous French people from the textbook, colors, and classroom directions as shown in your textbook.
Textbook pages 5, 9 and 10.
Colors: page 86.
________________________________________
If you received a sheet on the numbers from 0 to 100, (yellow handout sheet), please finish this sheet and turn it in tomorrow. Numbers pages 9, 57 and 88.
Helpful words for math computation in French: plus (means plus +), moins (means minus -) and font (means equals =.)

ELA Homework for Monday, September 20

In a fresh page of your notebook (vocabulary section), list the week's words along with three synonyms and an illustration for each one.

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

F: P. 35 (packet): # 1 and # 15 ; Remember to highlight

G: P. 35 (packet): #1, 2, 3, and 15; Remember to highlight

French

French: No class today, but news about a quiz on Wednesday. More information in class tomorrow.

Spanish - el 20 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Complete the review sheet handout from class today. Use textbook page 22. Quiz on Tuesday, on greetings, and the numbers 0-100.

Ms. Scott- Geography 9/20

Quiz Thursday: Blocks F, G, A, D
Quiz Friday: Block E

sci 9/20

d,a: Current events group #2 to present Thursday

F: quiz tomorrow
g,a,d,e: quiz wed.

d,e: if you did not finish your rough draft today please finish it tonight.

ELA Homework for Friday, September 17

Nice work on today's quiz! Overall scores were quite good. Next week's set of words is below. You will need to find the part of speech and definition for each word and record it in the vocabulary section of your notebook, just like last week. Note that these are NOT listed in your Latin/Greek vocabulary books. See you Monday.

Weekly Words Set #2

cherish saunter
fragile clemency
hardy excess
loaf commotion
boorish infamous

French - le 17 septembre 2010

French: Finish the worksheet with numbers 0 to 20 + color the balloons using the color indicated on the worksheet. The colors are listed on page 86 of the textbook.

Ms. Scott- Geography 9/17

Blocks D, E, F, G: Complete Reading Between the Lines (Front Side Only)

ALL CLASSES: Study for your quiz next week. Blocks A, D, F, G: Quiz Thursday
Block F: Quiz Friday

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

D & E: P. 29 in book; Reflections. Write in complete sentences. Details, Details.
G: Quiz on Friday, 9/24 Inv 1 & 2
Problem 2.1 A & B only

Spanish Period E, F & G - el 17 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish Period E: Complete the handout sheet on Telling Time. If absent, please request a copy of this handout in class. Front side of worksheet.
Spanish Period F: Complete the reverse side of worksheet, #6.
Spanish Period G: Complete #6 & 7 on the reverse side of this worksheet. We completed most of #6 in class, and #7 you will need to write out the times in Spanish.

Spanish: Period D el 17 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Period D today...Worksheet page P-4, letter B. If absent, please ask classmate for notes on telling time in Spanish.

sci 9/17

f,g,a: please finish the rough drat of the microscope lab.

Ms. Scott: Geography 9/16

Geography Block F: Finish "Tip Off" for Friday (Time Zones)

Block A: Complete Reading Between the Lines for Friday (front side only)

ALL CLASSES: QUIZ Next Thursday (Blocks A, D, F, G) and Friday (Block E)

ELA Homework for Thursday, September 16

You have your first vocabulary quiz tomorrow, so be sure to review.

Espanol - el 16 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Complete the bottom of P-4- La Hora (telling time). It is section B of this page.

science 9/16

D: current events group 1 to present tomorrow, bring in an item to view under the microscope.

Ms. Scott: Geography 9/15

Geography Blocks G,F: Label the Continents, World Wise

All Classes: Get parent Textbook signature for atlas

ELA Homework for Wednesday, September 15

Blocks A and F

Retell "Little Miss Muffet" in the form of another genre, using about two to three paragraphs. You might turn the nursery rhyme into anything from a scientist's lab report to a romance story. Keep the essential elements the same (girl, spider, tuffet, curds and whey) but modify the purpose, intended audience, and genre. Incorporate any five of the week's words.

Blocks D and G

Write a short (two to three) paragraph story using any five of the week's vocabulary words. Be creative.

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

A: P. 19 # 7-9, 27; complete vocab sheet; study for quiz on Friday

D: P. 19 # 7-9, 27; complete vocab sheet; study for Monday's quiz
F: P. 19: #6-9, # 12, & 27; quiz on Friday on Inv 1, Complete highlighted vocab .
G: P. 19: #6-9, 21-23, 28: Please be prepared for a quiz on Inv 1& 2 towards the end of next week.

French: le 15 septembre 2010

French: Write out the numbers 0 through 20 in French on notecards. Place the French word on one side and the digit that it represents on the reverse side. Place your notecards in a plastic sandwich bag for transport to and from class. Cut the notecards so that all the cards will fit on your desk. It's your bingo card! You will need these in order to play the game!
Optional but fun! (Trés amusant!) is this site on quizlet.com. (The link is on the right side of the page...) Select French in the subjects box on the right side of the quizlet page. The type in the search box " French numbers " and review the groups that appear. One of the sites included the "é" over the word 'zéro'. The site was #16, MSK Burks Numbers 0-20. Try it out!

Spanish: el 15 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods F, G and D today: On notecards, write out the numbers 0 through 20 in Spanish. Put the Spanish word for the number on one side and the number in digits on the reverse side. Place your notecards in a plastic sandwich bag for transport to and from class. Cut the notecards into smaller sizes so that they will fit onto the top of your desk. This is your bingo card! You need these in order to play the game!
Optional but mucho divertido ( a lot of fun!):
For more fun practice on numbers, use quizlet.com site listed in the links on the right side of this page. Remember to select Spanish in the subject box at the quizlet site. Once you are there, #8 on the list allows you to play the "Numbers in Spanish."

sci 9/15

A: first current events group to present tomorrow
D: First current events group to present Friday
all: please bring in a small item to view under the microscope by Thursday

all: All forms (handbook sign off, team expectation letter sign off , pink and orange cards, text slips ) should be in by now. If you do not have one of these forms in you must turn them in tomorrow!

xc: fees are due today, parent meeting tonight in the lecutre hall at 6:00

ELA Homework for Tuesday, September 14

Blocks A, D, E, F

1) Vocabulary exercises are due tomorrow.
2) Pick any five of the week's words and find at least three synonyms for each one.

Block G

1) Refer to Monday night's homework (Malcolm X reading and short response).

French - le 14 septembre 2010

French: Practice spelling your entire name in French. Remember to use the French alphabet.

Spanish: el 14 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Periods G, D and E: Complete workbook page P-4 in the first handout packet that you received. You should complete only the top part of this page using numbers. The textbook page is page 7. If you are using the online textbook, you will need to click onto the left hand side of the page into Para Empezar. From there you will need to follow the odd numbered pages. You can always use the textbook for access to the numbers.
Students in periods D and E were able to use this site: http://www.quizlet.com/ and click onto Spanish under the title Subjects on the right side of this page. Then do activity #8, Numbers in Spanish. You will need to use a textbook for the numbers to help you play the game. This site is available using the link on the right side of the blog page.

Ms. Scott- Geography

Geography A, D, E: Label the Continents/ World Wise Due Wednesday

Geography G, F: Throw me a Line due Wednesday

All classes: Textbook signature Due Wednesday!

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

A: P. 17: # 4, 5, & 12
Quiz on Investigation 1 : Friday 9/17
D& E : P. 17: # 4, 5, & 12; Complete highlighted vocab words; Quiz on Inv 1: Monday, 9/20
G: P. 17: # 4, 5, 12, & 26; Complete all vocab words/ diagrams
F: Quiz on Inv. 1: Friday 9/17

sci/xc/Segars team 9/14

xc: the atheltic fee is due tomorrow

Segars team: please return your signed team expectation letter to homeroom by tomorrow.

Science: Please bring in a small item to view under the microscope.

French - le 13 septembre 2010

French: Complete the handout sheets given from class today. Practice saying your French alphabet aloud!

Spanish: el 13 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish: Complete the handout using the Guided Practice Sheets pp 1-3 and page 7. This worksheet is on white paper. There is a review vocabulary list at the end of each chapter.
Continue to login into the online textbook to set up your account. You may need to try variations with your name. You can also use your Spanish first name and a last initial. It does work!

ELA Homework for Monday, September 13

1) Read "From the Autobiography of Malcolm X" in your red text (pgs. 632-635). It is helpful to read the short biography on page 635 before reading the excerpt.

2) In a short paragraph, explain how Malcolm learned to read while he was in prison, and how learning to read affected him. Consider how words changed this man's life.

REMINDER: Latin and Greek Vocabulary Unit 5, exercises 2, 3, 4, and 5 are due Wednesday. There is a quiz on the words this Friday, September 17.

Ms. Scott-GEOGRAPHY

Geography Blocks, A, D, E, F: Throw Me A Line Worksheet Due Tuesday

All classes: Get textbook signature signed, return by Wednesday

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

A: P. 15 (packet) # 1-3, #18; Finish Prob. 1.2 Highlight!!
don't forget book for SSR
D & E: P. 15. (packet) # 1-3, # 18. Highlight!!
F: P. 16: (packet) # 4, 5, & #26. Highlight!!

sci 9/13

Team expectation letter sign off sheet is due to homeroom by Wed. 9/15

A: First current events group to present Thursday, 9/16
D: First current events group to present Friday, 9/17

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

D: P.23 (packet) #13-17 Finish Prob. 1.1
F: P. 15 (packet) : #1-3, # 18
G: P. 15 ( packet):# 1-3, 18-20, finish 1.2
D,E,F,G : "warm up" quiz

Home room: Bring book to read for Tuesday

Ms. Scott- Geography

Geography: Blocks E, F, G: Homework is to finish 5 Themese of Geography Poster for Monday.

Geography A/D: No Homework

ALL CLASSES: Get parents to sign Team Expectation Letters to return to your homeroom teacher

French - le 10 setembre 2010

Homeroom students: French expectation letter handed out during X block today. Please read letter and email me any questions that you may have regarding the online textbook.
Email address: djohnson@hopkinton.k12.ma.us .
Please check to make sure that you have handed in all forms that have been handed out over the last week.

Spanish - el 10 de septiembre de 2010

All Spanish classes:
Students have received an information letter regarding Spanish for this academic year. Please ask your parents to read this information letter. If you have any questions regarding the online textbook, please email me at djohnson@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
Homework: In the new workbook packet, please complete workbook pages 1 and 2.
(P-1 and P-2) Textbook pages 2, 4 and part of page 5 (top).

sci 9/10

If you did not bring in your book slip (for those of you who signed out a book for the year) you MUST bring them in Monday.

Have a good weekend!

Handbook sign off sheets were also due today!!!!

all: Team expectation letters were given out in science today. Please read over and sign the packet along with your parent/guardian and return the sign-off sheet to homeroom by Wed., 9/15.

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

D: Coordinate Graph Worksheet (2 Sides); Both parents and students need to sign the textbook form
E: Pg. 23 # 13-17 in Homework Packet; REMEMBER to highlight and to complete on separate piece of paper, finish gizmo
A, F: Pg. 23 # 13-17 in Homework Packet; REMEMBER to highlight and to complete on separate piece of paper
G: Finish Prob 1.1 and complete #13-17 in packet

HOMEROOM: Pictures are on Friday and please bring in the signed student handbook form.

sci/Segars team/xc 9/8

See 9/7

Tuesday, September 7 ELA Homework

1) Textbook sign out sheets are due tomorrow
2) "So Far From the Bamboo Grove" questions are also due.
3) In class, there will be a 30 minute writing prompt on the book. To prepare, you should review major events in the story involving Yoko.

French - online textbook update

French students:
Go to the Allez-viens! textbook site link on the right side of this page. Click the site and use "hopkinton1" for your username in the login section. Use "k2j2e" as the username. You should then look for the statement, "online textbook". There may be a picture of your textbook on this page. Click there and sign in.

el 7 de septiembre de 2010

Spanish classes: On Wednesday in class...please pick up a copy of your login procedures for the Spanish online textbook. Each class will have their own "access code." Please follow the written directions on the handout sheet. Your username must be your first name and last initial. You can access the textbook login site via this blog. The textbook link is on the right side of this page.
The online textbook provides interactive games, listening activities, and a page by page reading and writing activities. It is an excellent resource for your learning Spanish throughout the school year. The online textbook can be accessed from any location which has an Internet / Wi-fi connection. Please do not share your password with any other students.

Ms. Scott

Geography Section D (Only) Finish Five Themes Magazine Poster Project

All other Geograhpy Classes: No Homework

Mrs. Fraser: Pre-Algebra

A,E,F, &G Blocks: Complete Coordinate Graph worksheet/ 2 sides
Textbook Sign off Form: Need both parent and student signatures

French and Spanish

All Spanish and French classes:
1. Complete and return the textbook form.
2. Practice spelling your name aloud using the Spanish (or French) alphabet.
3. Remember to get your textbook covered asap! (Gracias y Merci!)
4. Information about setting up your own textbook account will be available soon. Please keep checking this blog for more information.

science/Segars team/xc 9/7/10

Science: If you took a book home, please return the book sign off sheet by 9/10.

XC: practice starts today...you must have your athelete emergency form and physical form to practice.

team: Handbook sign off slips are due to homeroom by 9/10.

Picture day is 9/10. Bring in your picture envelope.

ELA Homework Thursday, September 2

All Blocks

Both your literature and grammar books need to be covered by next Wednesday, and I will ask you to return your textbook sign-out slips on that day as well.

"So Far From the Bamboo Grove" questions are also due Wednesday, and will count as a quiz grade. If you haven't printed them out, visit the Middle School website.

Geography: Ms Scott

Geography A Period: Five Themes Poster Due Tuesday
Geography D Period: Five Themese Poster Due Wednesday ( I don't see your class on Tuesday)

All other Geography Classes: No homework (you will have this homework due at a later date!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

All Classes: Remember to bring all supplies to class on Tuesday.
Picture Day : Sept. 10
Have a great weekend!!!

Segars team/sci/xc 9/2/10

xc: you must have your athlete emergency forms (both sides) and your current physcial by Tuesday in order to practice. First practice is 2-3:15 Tuesday on field 2.

Segars team: the Handbook sign off sheet and picture forms are due 9/10/10

Science: No homework. Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Fraser: Pre Algebra

All Blocks: Remember to have Power Point Expectation sheet signed by both parent and student.
G Block:Complete Student Survey
Supplies due Tuesday, Sept 7
Welcome Back and Looking Forward to a Fabulous Year!!!!
A: Remember Pink and Orange forms to be returned by tomorrow 9/2.

ELA Wednesday, September 1

All Blocks

1) Cover your books and complete the sign out sheets for next Wednesday, September 8

2) Contribute to the "Thoughts on Writing" document. You should answer at least two questions, answering each with 3-5 sentences. Please include your initials and block. If you have any problems at all, you can complete this assignment on paper. Questions include:
a. Why do we write?
b. What makes a piece of writing poor?
c. What makes a piece of writing good?
d. What makes a piece of writing GREAT?
e. What writers do you admire or enjoy, and why?

Blocks A and G

Write me a one page letter, introducing yourself. The content is up to you, but you might consider writing about family, hobbies, interests, or your thoughts on ELA class. Conclude with one question for me that you'd like me to answer, such as "What's your favorite type of pizza?"

sci and xc 9/1/10

sci: all students need to have a composition notebook in the journal pile by Thursday.

xc: we are having an informational meeting Thursday at 2 pm in the lecture hall. XC is for all 7th and 8th grade boys and girls.

English, Tuesday August 31

1) All groups, please review the class rules, expectations, and grading criteria with your parents and return tomorrow signed.

2) Write me a one page letter introducing yourself. You can include whatever you would like to share, whether it is hobbies, interests, goals for the year, or something else. Please conclude with one question you would like to ask about me. (Period 1, don't worry about this. We'll catch up tomorrow.)

Geography: Bring in a magazine that you can cut pictures out of for Tuesday!

Don't forget to fill out Orange and Pink Emergency forms to return to your homeroom teacher this week!

science 8/31/Cross Country

Welcome back!

Science: all classes need to have a composition notebook in the journal pile by Thursday.

xc: We are having an informational meeting Thursday in the lecture hall at 2 pm. If you can't make it see me in my room (249) at 2 pm Wed.