Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, Sep. 27 & Friday, Sep. 28
Horizon Middle School will not be in session due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wednesday, Sep. 26
ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned and recorded the quiz, answered questions from the assignment on
page 111-112 and worked on the chapter 2 test.
Assignment: Complete the chapter 2 test on page 125, exercises 1-39.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions from pages 1-2 from the assignment. Completed worksheet 3 together in class and started worksheet 4.
Assignment: Finish worksheet pages 4-5 for Monday. Be sure to show all work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students asked final questions about review sheets for parts of speech.
In Class: Students took a parts of speech test today.
Assignment: Read your AR books this weekend! All points and categories are due at the end of the quarter.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We started work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet regarding Chapter 8, Sections 1 through 4.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet regarding Chapter 8, Sections 1 through 4 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz concerning the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon today. One day to go to finish up the moon watch. We worked on the phases lab questions from Tuesday. Get caught up on questions 1-6.
Assignment: Moon logging and phases questions to do.
Journal: We practiced the angles of the earth-sun-moon for different phases.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
In Class: Returned and recorded the quiz, answered questions from the assignment on
page 111-112 and worked on the chapter 2 test.
Assignment: Complete the chapter 2 test on page 125, exercises 1-39.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions from pages 1-2 from the assignment. Completed worksheet 3 together in class and started worksheet 4.
Assignment: Finish worksheet pages 4-5 for Monday. Be sure to show all work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students asked final questions about review sheets for parts of speech.
In Class: Students took a parts of speech test today.
Assignment: Read your AR books this weekend! All points and categories are due at the end of the quarter.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We started work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet regarding Chapter 8, Sections 1 through 4.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet regarding Chapter 8, Sections 1 through 4 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz concerning the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon today. One day to go to finish up the moon watch. We worked on the phases lab questions from Tuesday. Get caught up on questions 1-6.
Assignment: Moon logging and phases questions to do.
Journal: We practiced the angles of the earth-sun-moon for different phases.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, Sep. 25
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments, took the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: On page 111, do page 16-54 even, and 71.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments and took the assessment. Reviewed order of operation and worked on worksheet pages 1-2.
Assignment: Make arrangements to make up the assessment, hand in assignments, and complete worksheet Pages 1-2.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized papers for parts of speech test.
In Class: Students reviewed parts of speech. The review exercise is due tomorrow.
Assignment: Parts of speech test is on Wednesday. Make sure to study your review notes; this is a BIG test! Read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We played American Revolution Capture the Flag. The Americans won 15 games to 3.
Experience at Home: Enjoy your independence.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon and drew out pictures for Monday. You need to get your pictures caught up and do another prediction for tonight. Moon notes were finished and the moon phases lab was started. Lab sheet is attached for you.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes to catch up on.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments, took the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: On page 111, do page 16-54 even, and 71.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments and took the assessment. Reviewed order of operation and worked on worksheet pages 1-2.
Assignment: Make arrangements to make up the assessment, hand in assignments, and complete worksheet Pages 1-2.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized papers for parts of speech test.
In Class: Students reviewed parts of speech. The review exercise is due tomorrow.
Assignment: Parts of speech test is on Wednesday. Make sure to study your review notes; this is a BIG test! Read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We played American Revolution Capture the Flag. The Americans won 15 games to 3.
Experience at Home: Enjoy your independence.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon and drew out pictures for Monday. You need to get your pictures caught up and do another prediction for tonight. Moon notes were finished and the moon phases lab was started. Lab sheet is attached for you.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes to catch up on.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday, Sep. 24
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments, took the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: Read page 108-110 and complete 1-15 on page 111.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient for the assessment tomorrow, and make corrections on assignments to be handed in Tuesday.
Assignment: Be sure pages 1-6 are all completed and corrections are made, study for the assessment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote a journal reflecting on their AR progress at this time. How many books they have read and how they will accomplish their goals by the end of the quarter.
In Class: Students discussed adverbs today, and they worked on an adverb packet in class. This is the last part of speech. We will have a test on all eight on Wednesday.
Assignment: Last day to hand in grade sheets is Tuesday! Adverb packets are due on Tuesday. Parts of speech test is on Wednesday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We selected teams for American Revolution Capture the Flag.
Experience at Home: Please wear a shirt of the appropriate color for your country. American Colonists= Blue Great Britain= Red France= White
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon and drew out pictures for the weekend. You need to get your pictures caught up and do another prediction for tonight. We worked on the moon notes through number 8.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes to catch up on.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments, took the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: Read page 108-110 and complete 1-15 on page 111.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient for the assessment tomorrow, and make corrections on assignments to be handed in Tuesday.
Assignment: Be sure pages 1-6 are all completed and corrections are made, study for the assessment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote a journal reflecting on their AR progress at this time. How many books they have read and how they will accomplish their goals by the end of the quarter.
In Class: Students discussed adverbs today, and they worked on an adverb packet in class. This is the last part of speech. We will have a test on all eight on Wednesday.
Assignment: Last day to hand in grade sheets is Tuesday! Adverb packets are due on Tuesday. Parts of speech test is on Wednesday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We selected teams for American Revolution Capture the Flag.
Experience at Home: Please wear a shirt of the appropriate color for your country. American Colonists= Blue Great Britain= Red France= White
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon and drew out pictures for the weekend. You need to get your pictures caught up and do another prediction for tonight. We worked on the moon notes through number 8.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes to catch up on.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday, Sep. 20
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in and completed a book quiz. Reviewed for the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: Hand in assignments on Monday see study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and worked on worksheet pages 5-6, and organized assignments to be handed in next week.
Assignment: Be sure pages 1-6 are all completed and corrections are made.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students filled out self-evaluation forms that will be used for parent teacher conferences.
In Class: Students took the spelling 2 quiz today. We discussed coordinating and correlative conjunctions and also interjections today. A worksheet was assigned as homework.
Assignment: Grade sheets are due! Conjunction/interjection worksheets are due Monday. Remember to read your AR books.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We began work regarding Chapter 7, Section 8.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 8 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon for Wed. night and predicted again for Thursday. Keep logging through the break. We worked on the moon outline notes. We got through #7 and will finish #8. Get caught up.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes on the moon.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in and completed a book quiz. Reviewed for the chapter 2 quiz.
Assignment: Hand in assignments on Monday see study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and worked on worksheet pages 5-6, and organized assignments to be handed in next week.
Assignment: Be sure pages 1-6 are all completed and corrections are made.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students filled out self-evaluation forms that will be used for parent teacher conferences.
In Class: Students took the spelling 2 quiz today. We discussed coordinating and correlative conjunctions and also interjections today. A worksheet was assigned as homework.
Assignment: Grade sheets are due! Conjunction/interjection worksheets are due Monday. Remember to read your AR books.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We began work regarding Chapter 7, Section 8.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 8 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon for Wed. night and predicted again for Thursday. Keep logging through the break. We worked on the moon outline notes. We got through #7 and will finish #8. Get caught up.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes on the moon.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday, Sep. 19
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying expressions using the distributive property.
Assignment: On page 103 (45-69, 70-82)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and reviewed order of operations.
Assignment: Complete worksheet page 4 only, be sure to make corrections on pages 1-3.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed spelling works for quiz tomorrow and finished pronoun packet with their partners.
In Class: We discussed pronoun case today, including subjective, objective , and possessive cases. We also did several examples on the overhead. A worksheet was assigned as homework.
Assignment: Grade sheets are due! Pronoun case worksheets are due tomorrow. Spelling 2 quiz is tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed a 3-2-1 sheet regarding Chapter 7, Section 6.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 7 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Moon logs were filled in and drawings done. We did our first prediction. You will need to start predictions on your return. We finished the "Down on the Moon" activity and handed it in. See Mrs. Hanson for the information. We started taking notes on the moon. Outline sheet is attached for you.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes on the moon.
Journal: Get the information for the "Down on the Moon" activity.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying expressions using the distributive property.
Assignment: On page 103 (45-69, 70-82)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and reviewed order of operations.
Assignment: Complete worksheet page 4 only, be sure to make corrections on pages 1-3.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed spelling works for quiz tomorrow and finished pronoun packet with their partners.
In Class: We discussed pronoun case today, including subjective, objective , and possessive cases. We also did several examples on the overhead. A worksheet was assigned as homework.
Assignment: Grade sheets are due! Pronoun case worksheets are due tomorrow. Spelling 2 quiz is tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed a 3-2-1 sheet regarding Chapter 7, Section 6.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 7 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Moon logs were filled in and drawings done. We did our first prediction. You will need to start predictions on your return. We finished the "Down on the Moon" activity and handed it in. See Mrs. Hanson for the information. We started taking notes on the moon. Outline sheet is attached for you.
Assignment: Moon logging and notes on the moon.
Journal: Get the information for the "Down on the Moon" activity.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday, Sep. 18
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying expressions using the distributive property.
Assignment: On page 103 (19-43)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and introduced order of operations.
Assignment: Complete worksheets A-26 and 17-30 on page A-25.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in journals 1-10 for a grade today. Make sure you show these to Mrs. Micek if you are gone. Grade sheets were also handed out.
In Class: Students reviewed pronoun packets that we did on Monday. We discussed relative, interrogative, demonstrative, and indefinite pronouns and worked in partners on pronoun packets.
Assignment: Pronoun packet 2 is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books over the weekend! Grade sheets need to be signed and returned for a homework grade.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed the classification sheet regarding Chapter 7, Section 6.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 6 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We discussed the moon, the earth, and the sun. We did the "Down on the Moon" activity. I attached a sheet for you to fill out. See Mrs. Hanson for your group and directions.
Assignment: Moon logging.
Journal: See attached sheet. Answer the questions into your journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying expressions using the distributive property.
Assignment: On page 103 (19-43)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed sum, difference, product, and quotient and introduced order of operations.
Assignment: Complete worksheets A-26 and 17-30 on page A-25.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in journals 1-10 for a grade today. Make sure you show these to Mrs. Micek if you are gone. Grade sheets were also handed out.
In Class: Students reviewed pronoun packets that we did on Monday. We discussed relative, interrogative, demonstrative, and indefinite pronouns and worked in partners on pronoun packets.
Assignment: Pronoun packet 2 is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books over the weekend! Grade sheets need to be signed and returned for a homework grade.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed the classification sheet regarding Chapter 7, Section 6.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 6 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We discussed the moon, the earth, and the sun. We did the "Down on the Moon" activity. I attached a sheet for you to fill out. See Mrs. Hanson for your group and directions.
Assignment: Moon logging.
Journal: See attached sheet. Answer the questions into your journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Monday, Sep. 17
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th, 25th and the afternoon of the 27th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the morning of the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying and evaluating expressions.
Assignment: On page 96 (16-56 even, 58-63)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed the multiplication of integers with two or more factors.
Assignment: Complete worksheet A-21 and 1-16 on page A-25.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote down week two spelling words with the root of "cert."
In Class: Students reviewed pronoun packets that we highlighted on Friday. We discussed personal, reflexive, and possessive pronouns and worked in partners on pronoun packets.
Assignment: Pronoun packet is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books over the weekend!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Battle Trenton.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 5 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: The moon was logged for the weekend. Get your log caught up from Mrs. Hanson or your partner. We put together portfolios of graded work. You have work on the side counter to put in your folder. We went over the assessments for the Scientific Method. Schedule a retake time if needed. Review sheets were handed back. You will need those to study. New lab partners were given. Look at the seating chart in the front to see where you sit.
Assignment: Moon logging.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Get a folder ready for the portfolio box. Get your moon watch logs stamped if you need to.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced simplifying and evaluating expressions.
Assignment: On page 96 (16-56 even, 58-63)
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed the multiplication of integers with two or more factors.
Assignment: Complete worksheet A-21 and 1-16 on page A-25.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote down week two spelling words with the root of "cert."
In Class: Students reviewed pronoun packets that we highlighted on Friday. We discussed personal, reflexive, and possessive pronouns and worked in partners on pronoun packets.
Assignment: Pronoun packet is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books over the weekend!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Battle Trenton.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 5 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: The moon was logged for the weekend. Get your log caught up from Mrs. Hanson or your partner. We put together portfolios of graded work. You have work on the side counter to put in your folder. We went over the assessments for the Scientific Method. Schedule a retake time if needed. Review sheets were handed back. You will need those to study. New lab partners were given. Look at the seating chart in the front to see where you sit.
Assignment: Moon logging.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Get a folder ready for the portfolio box. Get your moon watch logs stamped if you need to.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday, Sep. 13
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27th. All openings on the 24th & 25th have been filled. Please contact us to schedule a conference for the 27th if needed.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Took the chapter 2 quiz and handed in the assignments.
Assignment: Read section 2-5 and do exercises 1-15, on page 96.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed evaluating expressions, handed in assignments, and took the quiz.
Assignment: Begin thinking about multiplication of integers.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took their spelling and definition quiz for the root "port."
In Class: Students self-evaluated their adjective packets and gave themselves an effort grade on the concepts they learned. Pronoun packets were handed out and students highlighted important concepts about this part of speech.
Assignment: Remember to read your AR books over the weekend!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the British use of mercenaries during the Revolutionary War.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 4 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed for the assessment and took the test on the Scientific Method. Review sheets and practice assessments were handed in. Get yours in and take the test. Journals were picked up for a grade. Hand yours in.
Assignment: Take the assessment soon!!
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Took the chapter 2 quiz and handed in the assignments.
Assignment: Read section 2-5 and do exercises 1-15, on page 96.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed evaluating expressions, handed in assignments, and took the quiz.
Assignment: Begin thinking about multiplication of integers.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took their spelling and definition quiz for the root "port."
In Class: Students self-evaluated their adjective packets and gave themselves an effort grade on the concepts they learned. Pronoun packets were handed out and students highlighted important concepts about this part of speech.
Assignment: Remember to read your AR books over the weekend!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the British use of mercenaries during the Revolutionary War.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 4 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed for the assessment and took the test on the Scientific Method. Review sheets and practice assessments were handed in. Get yours in and take the test. Journals were picked up for a grade. Hand yours in.
Assignment: Take the assessment soon!!
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thursday, Sep. 13
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed for the chapter 2 quiz and organized assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments and study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced evaluating expressions, and organized assignments to be handed in on Friday before the quiz.
Assignment: Study for the integer subtraction quiz and complete worksheet pages 9.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did Daily Oral Language #3. Get this from Mrs. Micek or another student if you were absent. There will be a quiz soon.
In Class: Students reviewed spelling words by playing a spelling game. Students finished adjective packets and handed them in today.
Assignment: Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed a Compare and Contrast sheet regarding the American and British soldiers.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 2 & 3 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We handed in all bubble gum experiments. Make sure yours is in. We spent the class reviewing for the Scientific Method Assessment which is on Friday. Finish your review sheet and your practice assessment. They will be picked up on Friday.
Assignment: Do your review sheet and assessment practice sheets.
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed for the chapter 2 quiz and organized assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments and study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced evaluating expressions, and organized assignments to be handed in on Friday before the quiz.
Assignment: Study for the integer subtraction quiz and complete worksheet pages 9.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did Daily Oral Language #3. Get this from Mrs. Micek or another student if you were absent. There will be a quiz soon.
In Class: Students reviewed spelling words by playing a spelling game. Students finished adjective packets and handed them in today.
Assignment: Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We completed a Compare and Contrast sheet regarding the American and British soldiers.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning Chapter 7, Section 2 & 3 or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We handed in all bubble gum experiments. Make sure yours is in. We spent the class reviewing for the Scientific Method Assessment which is on Friday. Finish your review sheet and your practice assessment. They will be picked up on Friday.
Assignment: Do your review sheet and assessment practice sheets.
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, Sep. 12
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced sums and differences of matrices.
Assignment: Complete page 89, exercises 1-6, 8-20 even, 29-30.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of integers as adding the opposite.
Assignment: Complete pages 5-6.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal number nine, which consisted of answering preposition
questions on a worksheet. These will be used on the final test on parts of speech.
In Class: Students discussed and reviewed adjectives today. The adjective packet will be due on Thursday.
Assignment: Adjective packet is due on Thursday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We began work on the Reading Notes for Chapter 6.
Experience at Home: The completed Reading Notes are due in class on Thursday. A Six Question quiz will not be available as a replacement grade.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon for last night in the green log sheets. Ask your partner for the information. We finished all running of the "Don't Burst Your Bubble" experiments. All final copies, rough drafts, and conclusion paragraphs were worked on. All sheets are due on Thursday at the beginning of class. All parent moon watch letters were turned in.
Assignment: All bubble gum experiments are due on Thursday.
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
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ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced sums and differences of matrices.
Assignment: Complete page 89, exercises 1-6, 8-20 even, 29-30.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of integers as adding the opposite.
Assignment: Complete pages 5-6.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal number nine, which consisted of answering preposition
questions on a worksheet. These will be used on the final test on parts of speech.
In Class: Students discussed and reviewed adjectives today. The adjective packet will be due on Thursday.
Assignment: Adjective packet is due on Thursday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We began work on the Reading Notes for Chapter 6.
Experience at Home: The completed Reading Notes are due in class on Thursday. A Six Question quiz will not be available as a replacement grade.
SCIENCE
In Class: We logged the moon for last night in the green log sheets. Ask your partner for the information. We finished all running of the "Don't Burst Your Bubble" experiments. All final copies, rough drafts, and conclusion paragraphs were worked on. All sheets are due on Thursday at the beginning of class. All parent moon watch letters were turned in.
Assignment: All bubble gum experiments are due on Thursday.
Journal: We logged the moon info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
MOON WATCH STARTED ON 9-11 AND WILL RUN THROUGH 9-26!!!
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Tuesday, Sep. 11
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students on September 10th. Please return them as soon as possible in order to receive a scheduled time. Conferences will be held on September 24th, 25th & 27.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of real numbers, introduced terms.
Assignment: Complete page 82, exercises 1-14, 16-58 even.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of integers as adding the opposite.
Assignment: Complete pages 5-6.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the SRI reading test in the computer lab today.
Assignment: Verb/preposition worksheet is due on Wednesday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We translated the Declaration of Independence into familiar vocabulary.
Experience at Home: Bring the translation sheets to the History Experience Wednesday.
SCIENCE
In Class: Review sheets were handed out for the assessment on Friday. They are due on Friday. Start working and be ready to ask questions on Thursday. We made our quadrants for the moon watch. You will need to do a quadrant. Calendars were set up for your three days of viewing. We assigned days. Look at the your classes' calendar and see if the dates work.
Assignment: Parent letters due on Wednesday.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of real numbers, introduced terms.
Assignment: Complete page 82, exercises 1-14, 16-58 even.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced subtraction of integers as adding the opposite.
Assignment: Complete pages 5-6.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the SRI reading test in the computer lab today.
Assignment: Verb/preposition worksheet is due on Wednesday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We translated the Declaration of Independence into familiar vocabulary.
Experience at Home: Bring the translation sheets to the History Experience Wednesday.
SCIENCE
In Class: Review sheets were handed out for the assessment on Friday. They are due on Friday. Start working and be ready to ask questions on Thursday. We made our quadrants for the moon watch. You will need to do a quadrant. Calendars were set up for your three days of viewing. We assigned days. Look at the your classes' calendar and see if the dates work.
Assignment: Parent letters due on Wednesday.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Monday, Sep. 10
Parent-Teacher Conference sheets were sent home with the students today. Please return them as soon as possible.
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced addition of real numbers. Filled out planners for the week and handed back and recorded test and packet grades.
Assignment: Complete page 75 exercises 12-42 even, 43-50.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned and recorded quiz grades. Introduced subtraction of integers and worked on assignments and filled out the planner for the week.
Assignment: Complete pages 1-4.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal--Students wrote down their spelling words for the week. The quiz deals with the root "port." This quiz will be on Friday.
In Class: Students finished working on the verb/preposition worksheet today. This is due on Wednesday. Students will take the SRI test tomorrow in the computer lab.
Assignment: Verb/preposition worksheet is due on Wednesday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Olive Branch Petition and the Pamphlet Common Sense.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet for Chapter 6, Sections 5 and 6 or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Parent Moon Watch letters were picked up. Get yours in before Wed. We started the moon watch instructions. Look over the attached sheets. The moon watch starts on Tuesday night. We reviewed observation and inference differences.
Assignment: Find a good viewing spot for the moon watch. Bring back parent letters.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Do the questions on the attached sheet to review observation and inference.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced addition of real numbers. Filled out planners for the week and handed back and recorded test and packet grades.
Assignment: Complete page 75 exercises 12-42 even, 43-50.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned and recorded quiz grades. Introduced subtraction of integers and worked on assignments and filled out the planner for the week.
Assignment: Complete pages 1-4.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal--Students wrote down their spelling words for the week. The quiz deals with the root "port." This quiz will be on Friday.
In Class: Students finished working on the verb/preposition worksheet today. This is due on Wednesday. Students will take the SRI test tomorrow in the computer lab.
Assignment: Verb/preposition worksheet is due on Wednesday. Spelling quiz is due on Friday. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Olive Branch Petition and the Pamphlet Common Sense.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet for Chapter 6, Sections 5 and 6 or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Parent Moon Watch letters were picked up. Get yours in before Wed. We started the moon watch instructions. Look over the attached sheets. The moon watch starts on Tuesday night. We reviewed observation and inference differences.
Assignment: Find a good viewing spot for the moon watch. Bring back parent letters.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Do the questions on the attached sheet to review observation and inference.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Friday, September 7, 2007
Friday, Sep. 7
ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed the vocabulary from the KWL chapter 2.
Assignment: pages 66-67, exercises 18-52 even, 54-65.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers, adding integers using integer tiles, addition of integers in preparation for the quiz. Organize assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments to be handed in on Friday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal--Write a sentence using each present tense verb in the past participle form. Use the basic literacy requirements. 1. See 2. Go 3. Draw
In Class: Students worked in partner groups to review irregular verb form worksheet. We discussed action and linking verbs and prepositional phrases today. We will continue to work on verb worksheet in class on Monday.
Assignment: Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Experience at Home: Complete the Geography Learning Opportunity worksheet or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished writing our Scientific Method experiments. Make sure yours is run, checked, and recopied into a final form. All experiments need to be ready to run for conclusions. Parent Moon Watch letters were handed out. Get yours signed and brought back.
Assignment: Finish all writing and running of experiments. Bring back parent letters.
Journal: Recheck on information for experiments.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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In Class: Reviewed the vocabulary from the KWL chapter 2.
Assignment: pages 66-67, exercises 18-52 even, 54-65.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers, adding integers using integer tiles, addition of integers in preparation for the quiz. Organize assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments to be handed in on Friday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal--Write a sentence using each present tense verb in the past participle form. Use the basic literacy requirements. 1. See 2. Go 3. Draw
In Class: Students worked in partner groups to review irregular verb form worksheet. We discussed action and linking verbs and prepositional phrases today. We will continue to work on verb worksheet in class on Monday.
Assignment: Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Experience at Home: Complete the Geography Learning Opportunity worksheet or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished writing our Scientific Method experiments. Make sure yours is run, checked, and recopied into a final form. All experiments need to be ready to run for conclusions. Parent Moon Watch letters were handed out. Get yours signed and brought back.
Assignment: Finish all writing and running of experiments. Bring back parent letters.
Journal: Recheck on information for experiments.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Wednesday, Sep. 5
ALGEBRA
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday and reviewed for the chapter 1 test.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments and study for the chapter 1 test.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers, adding integers using integer tiles.
Assignment: Complete Page 71-72 exercises 7-31.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal entry--Make each of the following nouns plural and use it in a complete sentence. (use a minimum of five word and spell words correctly) 1. Goose 2. Shelf 3. Tomato 4. Quality 5. Fungus
In Class: Students reviewed rules for making nouns plural. We discussed rules for making singular and plural nouns possessive and practiced using the rules on different nouns.
Assignment: Possessive noun worksheet is due tomorrow. Plural/possessive noun quiz tomorrow! Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We worked with the memory device to assist us with the American History vocabulary.
Experience at Home:
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the month was done for the month of September. Pick up a booklet from the side counter and read the information on who he is. Conclusion paragraphs were finished for the antacid lab and handed in. Get yours finished and turned in. We started working on how to make a data table.
Assignment: Conclusion paragraphs need to be handed in.
Journal: See attached sheets.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday and reviewed for the chapter 1 test.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments and study for the chapter 1 test.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers, adding integers using integer tiles.
Assignment: Complete Page 71-72 exercises 7-31.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Journal entry--Make each of the following nouns plural and use it in a complete sentence. (use a minimum of five word and spell words correctly) 1. Goose 2. Shelf 3. Tomato 4. Quality 5. Fungus
In Class: Students reviewed rules for making nouns plural. We discussed rules for making singular and plural nouns possessive and practiced using the rules on different nouns.
Assignment: Possessive noun worksheet is due tomorrow. Plural/possessive noun quiz tomorrow! Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We worked with the memory device to assist us with the American History vocabulary.
Experience at Home:
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the month was done for the month of September. Pick up a booklet from the side counter and read the information on who he is. Conclusion paragraphs were finished for the antacid lab and handed in. Get yours finished and turned in. We started working on how to make a data table.
Assignment: Conclusion paragraphs need to be handed in.
Journal: See attached sheets.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Tuesday, Sep. 4
ALGEBRA
In Class: Worked on the chapter 1 test to review the chapter.
Assignment: Page 57 exercises 1-23, 26-29.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers and introduced integer vocabulary.
Assignment: Complete the two integer vocabulary worksheets for Wednesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students hung life maps on back wall.
In Class: Students reviewed and discussed rules for making nouns plural.
Assignment: Partner plural noun packet is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Intolerable Acts and Taxation Without Representation.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet for Chapter 5, Section 8 or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished running the Antacid Lab for the fourth and fifth steps of the Scientific Method. You will need to come in and get results. We started working on the conclusion paragraphs. Use the highlighted handout you have on the five steps.
Assignment: Conclusion paragraphs need to be written and handed in.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Worked on the chapter 1 test to review the chapter.
Assignment: Page 57 exercises 1-23, 26-29.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed opposites, absolute value, integers and introduced integer vocabulary.
Assignment: Complete the two integer vocabulary worksheets for Wednesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students hung life maps on back wall.
In Class: Students reviewed and discussed rules for making nouns plural.
Assignment: Partner plural noun packet is due tomorrow. Remember to read your AR books!
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: We discussed the Intolerable Acts and Taxation Without Representation.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet for Chapter 5, Section 8 or be prepared for the Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished running the Antacid Lab for the fourth and fifth steps of the Scientific Method. You will need to come in and get results. We started working on the conclusion paragraphs. Use the highlighted handout you have on the five steps.
Assignment: Conclusion paragraphs need to be written and handed in.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, September 3, 2007
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