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Welcome Incoming Sixth Graders!



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Summer Homework: Create an 8.5" x 11" self portrait.
                                   Tell us about yourself; you may draw, collage, photograph and write!

Remember to print your Summer Reading Log on the Virtual Backpack. 

NAMS Novel Survey

 
     



H o m e w o r k
D a t e A s s i g n m e n t
6/17/10 Travel Project presentations are tomorrow.

Monday June 21 is Grade 6 lunch / field day - the entire grade will be outside from about 12:00PM - 2:00PM.
On this day students should bring a bag lunch, outdoor games / sports equipment, sunscreen and water.

6/15/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due tomorrow
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due tomorrow
        Bring in old travel books / magazines
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due tomorrow
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due tomorrow
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Bring in textbooks that need to be turned in
           Books for class library 
6/14/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due 6/16
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due 6/16
        Bring in old travel books / magazines
        Any overdue assignments must be turned in tomorrow (Tuesday 6/15)
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due 6/16
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due 6/16
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Bring in textbooks that need to be turned in
           Books for class library 
6/11/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due 6/16
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due 6/16
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due 6/16
         
MM Quiz Monday 6/14
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due 6/16
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Bring in textbooks that need to be turned in 
6/10/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due 6/16
         Study - WW quiz on Friday 6/11
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due 6/16
         S.A. enrichment map assessment on Friday 6/11 for those who are interested
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due 6/16
          MM T4 Sh7 and Sh8 due Friday 6/11

          MM Quiz Monday 6/14
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due 6/16
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/9/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due 6/16
         WW 17E and Study
         WW quiz on Friday 6/11
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due 6/16
         Study S.A. maps assessment on Thursday 6/10
         S.A. enrichment map assessment on Friday 6/11 for those who are interested
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due 6/16
          MM T4 Sh7 and Sh8 due Friday 6/11

          MM Quiz Monday 6/14
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due 6/16
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/8/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists - due 6/16
         WW 17C and D
         WW quiz on Friday 6/11
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers - due 6/16
         Study S.A. maps assessment on Thursday 6/10
         S.A. enrichment map assessment on Friday 6/11 for those who are interested
Math - Travel Project Accountants - due 6/16
          MM T4 Sh7 and Sh8 due Friday 6/11

          MM Quiz Monday 6/14
Science - Travel Project Ecologists - due 6/16
              Study "Human Body Systems" 10 vocabulary words.  Quiz tomorrow 6/9.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/7/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists
         WW 17A and B
         WW quiz on Friday 6/11
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers
         Study S.A. maps assessment on Thursday 6/10
Math - Travel Project Accountants
          MM T4 Sh7 and Sh8 due Friday 6/11

          MM Quiz Monday 6/14
Science - Travel Project Ecologists
              Study "Human Body Systems" 10 vocabulary words.  Quiz on Wednesday 6/9.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/4/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers
         Study S.A. maps
Math - Travel Project Accountants
          MM T4 Sh6 due Monday 6/7

          MM T4 Sh 7 due Friday 6/11
Science - Travel Project Ecologists
              Study "Human Body Systems" 10 vocabulary words.  Quiz on Wednesday 6/9.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/3/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists
         WW16 crossword - quiz tomorrow
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers
         Study S.A. maps
Math - Travel Project Accountants
          MM T4 Sh6 due Monday 6/7

Science - Travel Project Ecologists
              Study "Human Body Systems" 10 vocabulary words.  Quiz on Wednesday 6/9.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/2/10 L.A. - Travel Project Journalists
         WW16E
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers
         Study S.A. maps
Math - Travel Project Accountants
          MM T4 Sh6 due Monday 6/7

Science - Travel Project Ecologists
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
6/1/10
L.A. - Travel Project Journalists
         WW16D
S.S. - Travel Project Geographers
         Study S.A. maps
Math - Travel Project Accountants
          MM T4 Sh6 due Monday 6/7

Science - Travel Project Ecologists
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
5/28/10
Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend.  Remember those who have given so much. 

L.A. - Novel Project due Tuesday June 1
         WW16C
S.S. - Europe Book due Tuesday June 1
Math -  MM T4 Sh5 due Tuesday 6/1

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
5/27/10 L.A. - Novel Project
         WW16C
S.S. - Europe Book due Tuesday June 1
         Europe test on Friday 5/28
Math -  Geometry test on Friday 5/28
           MM T4 Sh5 due Tuesday 6/1

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
5/25/10 L.A. - Novel Project
         WW16 flashcards
S.S. - Europe Book due Friday 5/28
         Europe test on Friday 5/28
Math -  Geometry study guide due Thursday 5/27
           Geometry test on Friday 5/28
           MM T4 Sh5 due Tuesday 6/1

Science - Chapter 9 quiz on Wednesday 5/26.  Study "keys to the kingdom", "Classification Clues", and "Chapter review worksheet"
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
5/24/10
L.A. - Novel Project
S.S. - Europe Book due Friday 5/28
         Europe test on Friday 5/28
Math -  MM quiz tomorrow
           MM T4 Sh5 due Tuesday 6/1

Science - Chapter 9 quiz on Wednesday 5/26.  Study "keys to the kingdom", "Classification Clues", and "Chapter review worksheet"
              Finish chapter 18 directed reading packet if not completed in school
Other - One hour of independent reading/week  
5/21/10 L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 Quiz on Monday 5/24
S.S. - Europe Book due next Friday 5/28
         Europe test on Friday 5/28
Math -  MM quiz on Tuesday 5/25
           MM Practice quiz 7 due Monday 5/24
           MM T4 Sh4 due Monday 5/24

Science - Chapter 9 quiz on Wednesday 5/26.  Study "keys to the kingdom", "Classification Clues", and "Chapter review worksheet"
Other - One hour of independent reading/week 
           We are in need of tissues
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5/20/10
MCAS tomorrow - Get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast in the morning.


L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 Quiz on Monday 5/24
S.S. - Europe Book due next Friday 5/28
         Europe test on Friday 5/28
Math -  MM quiz on Tuesday 5/25
           MM Practice quiz 7 due Monday 5/24
           MM T4 Sh4 due Monday 5/24

Science - Chapter 9 quiz on Wednesday 5/26.  Study "keys to the kingdom", "Classification Clues", and "Chapter review worksheet"
Other - One hour of independent reading/week 
           We are in need of tissues
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5/18/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 E
S.S. - Europe Book due next Friday
         Bonus - bring in European music
Math -  Finish stem and leaf packet
           MM T4 Sh4 due Monday 5/24

Science - Finish "Chapter Review Worksheet" if not completed in class
Other - One hour of independent reading/week 
           We are in need of tissues
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5/17/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 D
S.S. - None
Math -  Finish workbook pages 151 and 152 if not completed in class
           MM T4 Sh4 due Monday 5/24

Science - Finish "Keys to the Kingdom" and "Classification Clues" if not completed in class
Other - One hour of independent reading/week 
           We are in need of tissues    
5/13/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 C
S.S. - study Southeast Asia map - assessment Friday
         Asia booklet due Monday (quiz on Monday - booklet is study guide)
Math -  Finish Packet
           Worksheet "outer circles" - must show work for credit
           MM T4 Sh3 due Monday 5/17

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week     
5/12/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
         WW 15 flashcards
S.S. - read southeast Asia Chapter 28 - 4 and do review questions 1-3
        study Southeast Asia map - assessment Friday
Math -  Packet next 4 pages (295 - 298)
           MM T4 Sh3 due Monday 5/17

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week     
5/11/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - read southeast Asia Chapter 28 - 3 and do review questions 1-3
        study map - assessment Friday
Math -  Do the first three pages in your packet
           MM T4 Sh3 due Monday 5/17

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week     
5/10/10 L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - read southeast Asia Chapter 28 - 1 and do review questions 1-3
        study map - assessment Friday
Math -  Finish review packet if not already completed
           MM T4 Sh3 due Monday 5/17

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week     
5/7/10
L.A. - Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - None
Math -  MM T4 Sh2 due Monday 5/10

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week        
5/5/10
L.A. - WW 14E (quiz Friday)
         Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - Read 26-2 and complete questions 1 - 3
        E. Asia map assessment Friday
Math -  Study for Geometry quiz tomorrow on sections 8.1 - 8.4
           MM T4 Sh2 due Monday 5/10

Science - Finish shape island activity (the last page is optional enrichment) - due Friday 5/7
Other - One hour of independent reading/week        
5/4/10
L.A. - WW 14E
         Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - Read 26-1 and complete questions 1 - 3
        E. Asia map assessment Friday
        Extra (optional) - Bring in a current events article on china
Math -  Workbook page 132 (practice 8-5)
           Geometry quiz Thursday 5/6 on sections 8.1 - 8.4
           MM T4 Sh2 due Monday 5/10

Science - Finish shape island activity (the last page is optional enrichment)
Other - One hour of independent reading/week        
5/3/10
L.A. - WW 14D
         Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - Read 25-4 and complete questions 1 - 3
        E. Asia map assessment Friday (mapping Tuesday)
Math -  Geometry quiz Thursday 5/6 on sections 8.1 - 8.4
           MM T4 Sh2 due Monday 5/10

Science - none
Other - One hour of independent reading/week        
4/30/10 L.A. - WW 14C
         Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - Read 25-4 and complete questions 1 - 3
        S. Asia assessment next week
Math -  MM T4 Sh1 due Monday 5/3

Science - none
Other - One hour of independent reading/week        
4/29/10 L.A. - WW 14C
         Novel Project (read and prep)
S.S. - Read 25-3 and complete questions 1 - 3
        S. Asia Assessment tomorrow
Math -  Workbook pages 129 and 130
           MM T4 Sh1 due Monday 5/3

Science - make two mneumonic device phrases for the levels of classification
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Return a signed "Ryan's Story Presentation" handout indicating permission to attend or opting out of the presentation.
4/28/10
L.A. - WW 14B
         Novel Project
S.S. - Read 25-2 pages and complete questions 1 - 4
        S. Asia Assessment Friday 4/30
Math -  Finish angle packet if not finished in class
           Graph packet due tomorrow
           MM T4 Sh1 due Monday 5/3

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Return a signed "Ryan's Story Presentation" handout indicating permission to attend or opting out of the presentation.
4/27/10
L.A. - WW 14A
         Novel Project
         Independent reading
S.S. - Read 25-1 pages 616 - 619 and complete questions 1 - 3
        S. Asia Assessment Friday 4/30
        Enrichment opportunity - Bring in a current events article (India or S. Asia) on Wednesday 4/28
Math -  Packet pages 236, 237, and 241 due tomorrow
           Graph packet due Thursday 4/29
           MM T4 Sh1 due Monday 5/3

Science - Study for Quiz tomorrow (use your study guide)
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Return a signed "Ryan's Story Presentation" handout indicating permission to attend or opting out of the presentation.
4/26/10 L.A. - WW 14 flashcards
         Independent reading
S.S. - complete mapping
        Bring in a current events article (India or S. Asia) on Wednesday 4/28
        Mapping Assessment Friday 4/30
Math -  Workbook page 124 all problems
           MM T4 Sh1 due Monday 5/3

Science - Study for Quiz on Wednesday 4/28  (use your study guide)
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Share the "Ryan's Story Presentation" handout with your parent / guardian
4/15/10 L.A. - Study WW 13
S.S. - complete comparing dry regions Asia book page
Math -  None

Science - Study guide due Friday 4/16.  Quiz on Wednesday 4/28.
              The theme park brochure started Tuesday in class is due tomorrow
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/14/10 L.A. - Study WW 13
        Rough Draft Haiku
S.S. - None
Math -  math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 tomorrow

Science - Study guide due Friday 4/16.  Quiz on Wednesday 4/28.
              The theme park brochure started today in class is due on Friday 4/16.  We will have class time to   continue to work on it.  You may work on it at home if needed.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/13/10 L.A. - WW 13D + E
        Final poem due tomorrow
S.S. - None
Math -  Worksheet on mean, median, mode and range
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - The theme park brochure started today in class is due on Friday 4/16.  We will have class time to continue to work on it.  You may work on it at home if needed.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/12/10 L.A. - WW 13D
        Final poem due tomorrow
S.S. - Study Chapter18. Assessment is tomorrow
Math -  math's mate practice quiz
           Handout "practice 7.1"  all problems with calculations neatly shown on a separate sheet of paper
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/9/10
L.A. - Study for wordly wise
S.S. - Study for Chapter18 assessment Tuesday 4/13
Math -  math's mate term 3 sheet 8 due Monday 4/12
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/8/10
L.A. - WW 13C
         Pen Pal letters (some)
S.S. - Chapter18 assessment Tuesday 4/13
         18-4 Review questions #1-3
         Due Friday - Bring in an article involving Iraq or Iran. Date range is 1980 - current.
Math - Chapter 6 test (sections 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 and 6-7) tomorrow
           math's mate term 3 sheet 8 due Monday 4/12
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - Finish directed reading packet and review questions if not done
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
4/7/10 L.A. - WW 13B
         Pen Pal letters (some)
S.S. - 18-3 Review questions #1-4
         Due Friday - Bring in an article involving Iraq or Iran. Date range is 1980 - current.
Math - "What's the Discount" Worksheet
          Chapter 6 test (sections 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 and 6-7) on Friday 4/9
           math's mate term 3 sheet 8 due Monday 4/12
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - None
Other - Bring  in foreign language choice form
           One hour of independent reading/week
4/6/10 L.A. - WW 13A
         Pen Pal letters (some)
S.S. - 18-2 Review questions #1-4
Math - Study Guide all problems
          Workbook page 102 all problems
          Chapter 6 test (sections 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 and 6-7) on Friday 4/9
           math's mate term 3 sheet 8 due Monday 4/12
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - Finish personal timeline
Other - Bring  in foreign language choice form
           One hour of independent reading/week
4/5/10 L.A. - WW 13 Flashcards
         Pen Pal letters (some)
S.S. - 18-1 Review questions #1-4
Math - Get Customary Units Quiz Signed (if not done)
          Worksheet's on fractions/decimals/percents
          Chapter 6 test (sections 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 and 6-7) on Friday 4/9
           math's mate term 3 sheet 8 due Monday 4/12
           math's mate quiz on T3Sh5 - T3Sh8 on Thursday 4/15

Science - None
Other - Bring  in foreign language choice form
           One hour of independent reading/week
4/1/10 L.A. - Pen Pal letters
S.S. - None
Math - Get Customary Units Quiz Signed
           math's mate term 3 sheet 7 due Monday 4/5

Science - None
Other - Bring in signed report card
           Bring  in foreign language choice form
           One hour of independent reading/week
3/31/10 L.A. - WW 12 study for quiz tomorrow
         Pen Pal letters
S.S. - None
Math - math's mate term 3 sheet 7 due Monday 4/5

Science - Bring in information for personal time line tomorrow if needed
Other - Bring in signed report card
           Bring  in foreign language choice form
           One hour of independent reading/week
3/30/10
The Falcons did a great job with the MCAS today.  All students seemed focused and ready!  The second and final day of the Language Arts MCAS is Wednesday 3/31.  Please get a good night's rest and have something for breakfast in the morning.  Most importantly, think positive!  You are all smarticles with great potential.


L.A. - WW 12 study for quiz on Thursday
         Pen Pal letters
S.S. - None
Math - math's mate term 3 sheet 7 due Monday 4/5

Science - Bring in information for personal time line on Thursday if needed
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/29/10 Language Arts MCAS is Tuesday 3/30 and Wednesday 3/31.  Please get a good night's rest and have something for breakfast in the morning.  Most importantly, think positive!  You are all smarticles with great potential.


L.A. - WW 12 study for quiz on Thursday
         Pen Pal letters
S.S. - None
Math - math's mate term 3 sheet 7 due Monday 4/5

Science - Bring in information for personal time line on Thursday if needed
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/26/10 L.A. - WW 12 study
         Pen Pal letters
S.S. - Study chapter 17 test on Monday 3/29/10
Math - math's mate term 3 sheet 6 due Monday 3/29

Science - Get test signed
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/25/10 L.A. - WW 12C
         Final of concrete poem
S.S. - Study SW/Central Asia physical map assessment tomorrow
        Study chapter 17 test on Monday 3/29/10
Math - Handout page 85 - proportions
          Study - quiz on customary units tomorrow
          Comparison Shopping calculate 8 unit prices show all work (K - N)
          math's mate term 3 sheet 6 due Monday 3/29

Science - Get test signed
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/23/10 L.A. - WW 12A
         Rough draft of alliteration / onomatopeia poem
S.S. - Country research project due Wednesday
        Complete and study physical maps
Math - Do customary units practice quiz
          Quiz on customary units Friday 3/26
          Finish practice MCAS packet for session 2
          math's mate term 3 sheet 6 due Monday 3/29

Science - vocabulary flashcards
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/22/10 L.A. - WW 12 flashcards
         Rough draft of alliteration / onomatopeia poem
S.S. - Country research project due Wednesday
        Complete and study physical maps
Math - Get test and quiz signed
          Finish practice MCAS packet
          math's mate term 3 sheet 6 due Monday 3/29

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/19/10
L.A. - None
S.S. - Country research project
        Complete and study physical maps
Math - math's mate term 3 sheet 5 due Monday 3/22

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/18/10 L.A. - Study WW 11
        Mood Poem final
S.S. - Country research project
        Complete and study maps - political map assessment on Friday
        17 - 2 review questions #1 - 4
Math - Workbook page 89
          math's mate term 3 sheet 5 due Monday 3/22

Science - Finish your directed reading packet if it was not finished in class
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/17/10 L.A. - WW 11E
        Mood Poem
S.S. - Country research project
        Complete and study maps - political map assessment on Friday
        17 - 1 review questions #1 - 4
Math - Workbook page 88
          math's mate term 3 sheet 5 due Monday 3/22

Science - Finish your directed reading packet if it was not finished in class
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/16/10
L.A. - WW 11D
S.S. - Country research project
        Complete and study maps - political map assessment on Friday
Math - study for
math's mate quiz
Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
3/11/10
Reminder:  Tomorrow (Friday 3/12/10) We visit the Earth Balloon during extended academics.
                Socks must be worn inside the balloon.
L.A. - WW 11C
S.S. - None
Math - Customary Units worksheet
- Due Friday
          math's mate practice quiz 5 due Monday 3/15
          math's mate quiz on Tuesday 3/16

Science - Study for Chapter 7 test Friday 3/12
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
3/10/10
Reminder:  Tomorrow (Thursday 3/11/10) is our field trip to the Peabody Essex Museum.
                Please be sure to bring a bag lunch for the trip.
                   -  No glass
                   -  Put your name on the bag

                Geography Night is tomorrow night (5:30pm - 7:30pm)
                   - Socks must be worn to go into the Earth Balloon

L.A. - WW 11B
S.S. - None
Math - Customary Units worksheet
- Due Friday
          math's mate practice quiz 5 due Monday 3/15
          math's mate quiz on Tuesday 3/16

Science - Study for Chapter 7 test Friday 3/12
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
3/9/10 L.A. - WW 11A
S.S. - None
Math - Converting measurements worksheet

          math's mate practice quiz 5 due Monday 3/15
          math's mate quiz on Tuesday 3/16

Science - Study for Chapter 7 test Friday 3/12
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
3/8/10
Remember that tomorrow, Tuesday 3/9/10 is a half day.  Dismissal at 10:50 AM.

L.A. - WW flashcards
         Twisted Folk Tale Project - presentations tomorrow 3/9

S.S. - None
Math - Converting measurements worksheet

          math's mate practice quiz 5 due Monday 3/15
          math's mate quiz on Tuesday 3/16

Science -Study Guide due tomorrow 3/9
             Chapter 7 test Friday 3/12
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
3/5/10 L.A. - Twisted Folk Tale Project
S.S. - None
Math -
math's mate term 3 sheet 4 due Monday 3/8
Science - Chapter 7 test next Friday 3/12
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
3/3/10 L.A. - Twisted Folk Tale Project
        WW study
 
S.S. - Bring in Geography Night form
        Chapter 25 lesson 3 review questions #1-3 in sentence form
Math - Workbook page 84 all problems (1-8) show work

          math's mate term 3 sheet 4 due Monday 3/8

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
3/2/10 L.A. - Twisted Folk Tale Project (typed script)
        WW 10E
 
S.S. - Bring in Geography Night form
        Chapter 25 lesson 2 review questions #1-3 in sentence form
Math -
math's mate term 3 sheet 4 due Monday 3/8
Science - Finish directed reading packet and review questions if not completed in school
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
3/1/10 L.A. - Twisted Folk Tale Project
        WW 10D
 
S.S. - Bring in Geography Night form
        Chapter 25 lesson 1 review questions #1-4 in sentence form
Math - Study for test tomorrow on add, subt, mult and divide fractions and mixed numbers
         
math's mate term 3 sheet 4 due Monday 3/8
Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/26/10
L.A. - None  
S.S. - Bring in Geography Night form
Math - Study Guide Due 3/1
          Test on add, subt, mult and divide fractions and mixed numbers on Tuesday 3/2
         
math's mate term 3 sheet 3 due Monday 3/1
Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/25/10
L.A. - WW 10C
         Folktale drama project packet 
 
S.S. - Study central Africa map
        Final Congo Basin paragraph due tomorrow
Math - Worksheet "Fabulous Fractions"
          Study Guide Due 3/1
          Test on add, subt, mult and divide fractions and mixed numbers on Tuesday 3/2
         
math's mate term 3 sheet 3 due Monday 3/1
Science - Gather any information and/or pictures that you want for your adaptation book page
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/24/10
L.A. - WW 10B
         Folktale drama project packet 
 
S.S. - Study central Africa map
        Review questions ch 23 lesson 3
        Final Congo Basin paragraph
Math -Do Workbook page 77 (dividing fractions) - #13 - 30 on a separate piece of paper.
        
math's mate term 3 sheet 3 due Monday 3/1
Science - Gather any information and/or pictures that you want for your adaptation book page
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Lazarus House donations
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/23/10
L.A. - WW 10A
         Folktale drama project packet 
 
S.S. - Study central Africa map
        Review questions ch 23 lesson 2
        Final Congo Basin paragraph due wednesday
Math -Do Workbook page 76 (multiplying mixed numbers) - show all work on a seperate piece of paper.
         Get fraction addition & subtraction quiz signed

         math's mate term 3 sheet 3 due Monday 3/1

Science - Pick one of the plants to write about tomorrow.
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Field trip permission slip and money
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/22/10 Welcome Back!

L.A. - WW flashcards
         Folktale drama project 
 
S.S. - Study central Africa map
        Review questions ch 23-1
        Final Congo Basin paragraph due wednesday
Math -Finish fraction book cover if not done
         Get Math's mate quiz signed

         math's mate term 3 sheet 3 due Monday 3/1

Science - Finish adaptation picture/packet if not done
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Field trip permission slip and money
           Tissues and hand sanitizer
2/12/10
Have a safe and fun-filled vacation week.  We look forward to seeing you all on February 22!
  
S.S. - Field trip permission slip and money

Other - One hour of independent reading/week
2/11/10 L.A. - Study WW quiz Friday   
S.S. - Field trip permission slip and money
        Complete paragraph graphic organizer
Math -
math's mate term 3 sheet 2 due Friday 2/12
Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/10/10
L.A. - Study WW quiz Friday   
S.S. - Field trip permission slip and money
Math -
bring in signed test if not already done
          math's mate term 3 sheet 2 due Friday 2/12

Science - None
Other - Bring in magazines for Roots and Shoots
           One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/9/10
L.A. - WW9E    
S.S. - Field trip permission slip and money
         Study guide / study East Africa Assessment Wednesday
Math -
Workbook page 75 evens only
          Quiz Wednesday (2/10) on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
          math's mate term 3 sheet 2 due Friday 2/12

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/8/10
L.A. - WW9D    
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
         Study guide / study East Africa Assessment Wednesday
Math -
Get chapter 3 test signed
          Workbook page 74 #3-26,28,29
          Adding and subtracting fractions word problems
          Quiz Wednesday (2/10) on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
          math's mate term 3 sheet 2 due Friday 2/12

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/5/10
L.A. - None    
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
        
Math -
Green Team - get chapter 3 test signed
          math's mate term 3 sheet 1 due Monday 2/8

Science - Finish flipbook or directed reading if not completed in class
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/4/10 L.A. - ww9C    
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
         Finish review questions #1-6 on page 551 in textbook
Math -
Add + Subtract Fractions worksheet
          math's mate term 3 sheet 1 due Monday 2/8

Science - None
Other - One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
2/2/10 L.A. - ww9A     
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
         Finish review questions
Math -
more practice adding mixed numbers if needed
          math's mate term 3 sheet 1 due Monday 2/8

Science - Vocabulary flashcards if not done
Other - Get progress report signed
           One hour of independent reading/week
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
1/29/10 L.A. - practice speech if you haven't gone yet     
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
         Enrichment packet available for anyone who is interested
Math -
None
Science - Get quiz signed if not already done
Other - Get progress report signed
           one hour of independent reading/week
           books :)
           Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
1/28/10 L.A. - study for ww quiz
         practice speech if you haven't gone yet
    
S.S. - Get your Africa brochure signed
Math -
Workbook page 62 all problems
 if not already complete

Science - Blue team - get quiz signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, books :), Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)

Our sincerest thanks to all who have sent in tissues and disinfecting wipes.
1/27/10
L.A. - WW8E
         practice speech if you haven't gone yet
    
S.S. - None
Math -
Workbook page 62 all problems
          Study for Math's Mate quiz tomorrow

Science - Blue team - get quiz signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, books :), Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)

Our sincerest thanks to all who have sent in tissues and disinfecting wipes.
1/26/10 L.A. - WW8D
         practice speech
     
S.S. - None
Math -
Workbook page 60 all problems
          Math's Mate quiz on Thursday 1/28

Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :), Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
1/25/10 L.A. - WW8C
         practice speech
     
S.S. - Study for W. Africa assessment
Math -
Math's Mate practice quiz due tomorrow
          Math's Mate quiz on Thursday 1/28

Science - Green team get quiz signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :), Food drive donations (1 to 2 lb bags of rice, hot chocolate)
1/22/10 L.A. - practice speech
S.S. - Study chapter 21 lessons 1-3 questions
Math -
Math's Mate sheet 8 due Monday January 25
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :)
1/21/10
L.A. - ww assessment signed if not done already
         practice speech

        
ww 8B
S.S. - Africa review assessment signed if not done already
        Africa Brochure due Friday
        Page 523 #1-3
Math -
Chapter 3 test on Friday January 22
         
Math's Mate sheet 8 due Monday January 25
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :)
1/20/10 L.A. - ww assessment signed if not done already
         practice speech

        
ww 8A
S.S. - Africa review assessment signed if not done already
        Africa Brochure due Friday
        Page 523 #1-3
Math - Workbook page 53 #2-30 evens only (you will find 3 repeating decimals)

          Chapter 3 study guide due tomorrow (January 21)
          Chapter 3 test on Friday January 22
         
Math's Mate sheet 8 due Monday January 25
Science - Study - Vocabulary and Bikini Bottom Genetics quiz tomorrow (January 21)
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :)
1/19/10
L.A. - ww assessment signed
         speech on index cards

        
ww flashcards
S.S. - Africa review assessment signed
        Africa Brochure due Friday
Math - Finish workbook page 52 odds only (at least)

          Chapter 3 study guide due Thursday January 21
          Chapter 3 test on Friday January 22
         
Math's Mate sheet 8 due Monday January 25
Science - Vocabulary and Bikini Bottom Genetics quiz on Thursday January 21
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated, books :)
1/15/10
L.A. - Work on presentation
         Books :)

S.S. - Work on presentation
Math -
Math's Mate sheet 7 due Tuesday January 19
          Chapter 3 test on Friday January 22
Science - Vocabulary and Bikini Bottom Genetics quiz on Thursday January 21
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated

1/14/10 L.A. - study for ww test tomorrow
         Books :)

S.S. - Africa Book test tomorrow
        Africa Book due tomorrow (cover & binding tonight)
Math - Workbook page 51 #1-12

          Math's Mate sheet 7 due Tuesday January 19
          Chapter 3 test on Friday January 22
Science - Vocabulary and Bikini Bottom Genetics quiz on Thursday January 21
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated
1/13/10 L.A. - ww 7E, ww test on Friday
S.S. - work on Africa book , study for test on Friday
Math - Get Math's Mate Quiz signed

Math's Mate sheet 7 due Tuesday January 19
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Donations of tissues and disinfecting wipes would be greatly appreciated
1/12/10 L.A. - ww 7E
S.S. - work on Africa book (complete 4 - 7 and brochure) Review chapter questions 1 - 4
Math - Workbook page 50 (evens only)

Math's Mate sheet 7 due Tuesday January 19
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/11/10 L.A. - ww 7D
S.S. - work on Africa book (complete 1 - 3) Test on Friday
Math - Workbook page 49

Math's Mate sheet 7 due Tuesday January 19
Science - Vocabulary flashcards
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/8/10 L.A. - study wordly wise
S.S. - work on Africa book (perfecting the sheets/writing done in class) & get N. Africa assessment signed
Math - Get quiz on sections 3.1-3.3 signed

Math's Mate sheet 6 due Monday January 11
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/7/10
L.A. - WW7C
S.S. - work on Africa book (perfecting the sheets/writing done in class) & get N. Africa assessment signed
Math -
Math's Mate sheet 6 due Monday January 11
Science - Get Chapter 4 test signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/6/10
L.A. - WW7B
S.S. - none
Math -
Study for Math's mate quiz on Thursday 1/7 (term 2, sheets 1-4)
Math's Mate sheet 6 due Monday January 11
Science - Get Chapter 4 test signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/5/10
L.A. - WW7A
Tuck essay, final draft

S.S. - none
Math - Workbook page 46 due tomorrow
Math's Mate sheet 6 due Monday January 11
Study for Math's mate quiz on Thursday 1/7 (term 2, sheets 1-4)
Science - Get Chapter 4 test signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
1/4/10
L.A. - WW7 flash cards
Tuck essay, final draft

S.S. - none
Math - Math's mate practice quiz due tomorrow
Math's Mate sheet 6 due Monday January 11
Study for Math's mate quiz on Thursday 1/7 (term 2, sheets 1-4)
Get chapter test signed if you haven't already
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
12/21/09
L.A. - Tuck Everlasting vocabulary, illustrations and storyboard
S.S. - none
Math - Math's Mate sheet 5 due Monday January 4
Study for Math quiz on Tuesday 12/22 (chapter 3 sections 3-1,3-2,3-3)
Blue team - get chapter test signed
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
12/18/09 L.A. - Tuck Everlasting vocabulary
S.S. -
Math - Math's Mate sheet 4 due Monday 12/21
Math quiz on Tuesday 12/22 (chapter 3 sections 3-1,3-2,3-3)
Science - Study for Chapter 4 test on Monday 12/21, all of the information you need is included in the vocabulary or the study guide packet.
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
12/17/09
L.A. - Tuck Everlasting vocabulary (each student should be adding to his/her own list)
Complete illustrations, review chapters 21-24

S.S. - Study for Chapter 20 assessment, study guide review jeopardy
Math - Workbook page 44 work on seperate paper
Math's Mate sheet 4 due Monday 12/21
Math quiz on Tuesday 12/22 (chapter 3 sections 3-1,3-2,3-3)
Science - Finish filling in study guide and study for Chapter 4 test on Monday 12/21
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Review report card with parent / guardian and return to school signed
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
12/15/09 L.A. - Tuck Everlasting vocabulary (each student should be adding to his/her own list)
Complete constable illustration and any others that need to be completed

S.S. - Study Africa physical map for test Thursday
Chapter 20-2 review questions 1-3 (sentence form)
Math - Workbook page 41 all problems
Math's Mate sheet 4 due Monday 12/21
Math quiz on Tuesday 12/22 (chapter 3 sections 3-1,3-2,3-3)
Science - make 11 vocabulary flashcards
Chapter 4 test on Monday 12/21
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Review report card with parent / guardian and return to school signed
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
12/14/09
L.A. - Tuck Everlasting vocabulary (each student should be adding to his/her own list)
Complete simile / metaphor page

S.S. - Study Africa physical map for test Thursday
Math - Workbook page 40 all problems
Math's Mate sheet 4 due Monday 12/21
Science - NONE
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Review report card with parent / guardian and return to school signed
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
12/9/09 L.A. - study WW6 for Friday assessment
Tuck Everlasting vocabulary (each student should be adding to his/her own list)

S.S. - Study Africa political map for test Friday (spelling & capitalization count)
Math - Math's Mate sheet 3 due Monday 12/14
Science - NONE
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Gift Drive underway - gifts due by Friday (money for a group gift due tomorrow)
Enrichment opportunities listed below.
  Enrichment opportunities abound for students who would like to go above and beyond!
LA

1. Write your own short story.-SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
2. Letter to an Author competition.*
3. Poetry Competition.*
4. Applesauce submissions.*
SS
1. All countries in Africa (test Friday).
*Rubric available in class.
12/08/09
L.A. - WW6E - study for Friday quiz
Tuck Everlasting vocabulary

S.S. - Study maps of Africa - political and physical test on Friday
Math - Study for Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 12/9 (sections 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-5,2-6,2-7,2-8)
Math's mate sheet 3 due Monday 12/14
Science - worksheet
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Gift Drive underway - gifts/donations due by Wednesday 12/9
Enrichment opportunities listed below
12/7/09
L.A. - WW6D - study for Friday quiz
Review Tuck Everlasting Ch.4-7

S.S. - Study maps of Africa - political and physical test on Friday
Math - Study for Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 12/9 (sections 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-5,2-6,2-7,2-8)
Math's mate sheet 3 due Monday 12/14
Science - none
Other - one hour of independent reading/week, Gift Drive underway - gifts/donations due by Wednesday 12/9
Enrichment opportunities listed below
 
12/2/09
L.A. - WW6B
complete your assigned Tuck Everlasting vocabulary (Ch.4-5)

S.S. - finish mapping Africa - political map ONLY
Math - worksheet & study for Ch. 2 test next (not this) Wed.
Math's mate sheet 2 due Monday 12/7
Science - get quiz signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
 
12/1/09 L.A. - WW6A
Tuck packets will be checked tomorrow

S.S. - None
Math - workbook page 31
Math's mate sheet 2 due Monday 12/7
Science - get quiz signed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/30/09 L.A. - WW6 flashcards
Tuck - review Prologue to Chapter 3 (add sentences to vocab packet)

S.S. - None
Math - Worksheet "mental math equations" all problems
Math's mate sheet 2 due Monday 12/7
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/24/09 L.A. - None
S.S. - None
Math - Math's mate sheet 1 due Monday 11/30
Science - None
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/23/09 L.A. - None
S.S. - Study for test on Tuesday 11/24 (chapter 3 & 4 in textbook)
Math - none
Science - none
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/20/09
L.A. - None
S.S. - Test on Tuesday 11/24 (chapter 3 & 4 in textbook)
Math - green section - Get test signed. Redo any problems you got wrong on a separate page and bring them in Monday.
Science - none
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/19/09 L.A. - Study for wordly wise quiz
S.S. - Chapter 3, lesson 4 review questions #1-3 in sentence form
Test on Tuesday 11/24 (chapter 3 & 4)
Math - none
Science - Work on Cell City map and paragraph if needed
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/18/09
L.A. - Wordly Wise 5E & yelllow draft of Tuck prediction
S.S. - read Chapter 4, lesson 1 on Culture & answer reivew questions 1-3 in sentence form
Math - get quiz signed (if you haven't already)
Science - optional - work on Cell City
Other - conference confirmation forms due*
H1N1 form due if Flu mist is wanted
one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/17/09 L.A. - Wordly Wise 5D
Finish drawing sheet for Tuck Everlasting
S.S. - Collage of our own culture and get quiz signed
Math - math's mate quiz on Wednesday 11/18
get quiz signed
Science - None
Other - H1N1 Flu Mist Forms due if interested in receiving the mist
conference confirmation slips due
one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/16/09
L.A. - Wordly Wise 5C due tomorrow
Wordly Wise quiz signed
Tuck vocabulary

S.S. - Study population density and climate (Text chapters 3 and 4)
Math - math's mate practice quiz due tomorrow
math's mate quiz on Wednesday 11/18
Science - None
Other - H1N1 Flu Mist Forms due if interested in receiving the mist
conference confirmation slips due
one hour of independent reading/week
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/13/09 L.A. - Wordly Wise 5C due Tuesday
S.S. - Study population density and climate (Text chapters 3 and 4)
Math - math's mates (2 due on Monday)
Science - None
Other - conference forms due*
one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday (2 this week sheet 7 and sheet 8)
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/12/09
L.A. - Wordly Wise 5B & Sentence or Not? sheet (subjects and predicates)
S.S. - rd. pgs. 86-90 in your text (population) & answer #1 and 2 in sentence form
Math - study patterns & writing and evaluating algebraic expressions (texbook 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
Science - Study for tomorrow's quiz on cell parts
Other - conference forms due*
one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday (2 this week)
Enrichment opportunities listed below
 
11/11/09 Veteran's Day - Remember our troops
11/10/09 L.A. - Wordly Wise lesson 5 flash cards (there are two packets either: book 2 or book 3)
and Final draft of poem

S.S. - none
Math - 2 worksheets on writing and evaluating algebraic expressions.
Quiz on Friday 11/13 on patterns, writing and evaluating algebraic expressions (sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 in text)
Science - Study for quiz on cell parts - quiz is Friday 11/13
Other - conference forms due
one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/9/09
L.A. - Wordly Wise lesson 5 flash cards (there are two packets either: book 2 or book 3)
S.S. - none
Math - workbook pg. 26 (1-20) and signed Math's Mate Quiz
Science - none
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/6/09 L.A. -
S.S. - work on presentation
Math -
Science -
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday
Enrichment opportunities listed below
11/5/09 L.A. - study Wordly Wise lesson 4 assessment tomorrow
S.S. - work on presentation
Math - 2 worksheets (patterns and algebraic expressions)
Science - double-sided cellular construction worksheet
Other - one hour of independent reading/week
Math's Mate due Monday


Enrichment opportunities abound for students who would like to go above and beyond!
LA

1. Write your own short story.-SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
2. Letter to an Author competition.*
3. Poetry Competition.*
4. Applesauce submissions.*
SS
1. All countries in Africa (test Friday).
*Rubric available in class.
  Donations of disinfecting wipes & tissues are appreciated.
 

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