1/15/13

English 8th:Students worked on DOL/Journal, as well as took their English pre-test.  If the English contract from yesterday has not yet been signed, it is due tomorrow (will be considerd late after that)  *homework: English contract signature - read AR


Geography 7th: We went over the textbook scavenger hunt to better acquaint students with their books.  Students completed their first 5-minute map quiz to show their knowledge of the world geography.  We will do these 1-2 times per week, and students are rewarded for improvements.  Toward the end of class we discussed a lock-down scenario and practiced the classroom procedure.  *homework:  no geography homework - read AR
English 7th:Students worked on DOL/Journal.  They wrote an English contract that will need to be signed by both student and parent.Toward the end of class we discussed a lock-down scenario and practiced the classroom procedure.   *homework: English contract signature - read AR

1/14/12 - First Day 2nd Semester!

English 8th:Students started work within their journals and created an English contract.  This needs to be signed by parent and student.  Please note that this semester AR is worth 20% (two letter grades) in this class.  It is both homeroom and English - 10% for each.  Make sure your child has an AR book at all times.  *homework: English contract signature - read AR


Geography 7th: Students were introduced to geography class.  The were assigned a textbook, created a KWL, and completed a scavenger hunt (getting to know the text).  *homework:  scavenger hunt/KWL if not competed in class - read AR
English 7th: Students were introduced to English class and started work within their journals (free writing & DOL - Daily Oral Language).  This will be a daily activity.  *homework: read AR

1/10/13

English 8th:Students worked on the Monster Exchange today, then watched the movie Freedom Writers for the remainder.  We will continue themovie tomorrow.  *homework: read AR for next semester


Geography 7th: Students took their geography final post-test today, and worked in A+ for the remainder of the class.  Textbooks were turned in.  *homework: read AR for next semester
English 7th: Students took the STAR reading test today, and worked on the Monster Exchange. *homework: read AR for next semester

1/9/13 (Semester 1 ends Friday 1/11/13)

English 8th:Students took their English final today and handed in the final copy of their Monster Exchange functional text.  Permission slips for the movie Freedom Writers is due tomorrow.  *homework: get permission slips signed


Geography 7th: Students took their end-of-the-semester STAR test, studied for their final, and worked in A+ program a bit.  Tomorrow is their geography final test.  *homework: study for Final
English 7th: Students took their English final today and handed in the final copy of their Monster Exchange functional text.   *homework: read AR for next semester

1/7/13 - Welcome Back!

*Last day for AR is tomorrow - 1/8/13 (2:30PM)
*Semester 1 ends January 11th - Semester 2 starts January 14th
*Finals for English and geography will be Wednesday (post-test)

English 8th: Students took the end-of-the-semester STAR reading test and WPM (words per minute) assessment.  Their Monster picture and instructions are due tomorrow for the Monster Exchange.  Students were given permission slips for the movie Freedom Writers - due by Thursday.  *homework: AR if you have not met your goal - Monster Exchange picture & instructions


Geography 7th: Students were given a short review scavenger hunt, as well as time to check their grades in the grade book and take an AR quiz.  We spent the rest of the class finishing Glogster presentations.  *homework: scavenger hunt review sheet
English 7th: Students took the end-of-the-semester STAR reading test and WPM (words per minute) assessment. Their Monster picture and instructions are due tomorrow for the Monster Exchange. Students were given permission slips for the movie Freedom Writers - due by Thursday. *homework: AR if you have not met your goal - Monster Exchange picture & instructions