Thursday, March 28, 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Report cards were distributed today.  Please sign and return the bottom portion of the report card to school next Wednesday.  Communication envelopes were sent home today.  We will have Envirothon when we return to school on Wednesday until 5:15.  When we return to school on Wednesday, it will be Day 4--Art.
Have a safe and fun break!  Happy Easter!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet number 318 problems 26 to 40.   Do your work in your notebook.  Use the example paper--"Let's Have Fun with Fractions!"--to help you.  Get your test signed and do corrections on the lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We collected part two of the project today.  If your child did not hand in his/her project, see yesterday's homework blog for details and hand it in tomorrow.  If you did not get your test signed yet, get it signed tonight.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.  Our March homework mixer will be held tomorrow afternoon from 2:00 to 2:30.  Students may bring in a snack, drink, and game.  We have Envirthon today until 5;15, and we will have it when we return to school after Easter on Wednesday, April 3.  Report cards will be distributed tomorrow.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct Lesson 35.  You do not need to do any additional problems in this lesson.  Complete worksheet 317 numbers 8 to 19 in your notebook.  Use the "Let's Have Fun Reducing Fractions!" paper to help you.
Math--Period 2--Correct Lesson 38. You do not need to do any additional problems in this lesson. Complete worksheet 317 numbers 8 to 19 in your notebook. Use the "Let's Have Fun Reducing Fractions!" paper to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your Investigation 4 quiz signed.  TOMORROW, students need to hand in their question and list of materials and procedures if they are doing an experiment as their final project. If you are doing a research report, you need to hand in your five main ideas for your paragraphs. You may do this on the computer, save your document, and after it has been checked make changes to it. This will save you time!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.  We will also be staying after school for Envirothon until 5:15.
Have a great night!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the following problems in Lesson 35--1 to 9, 12, 15, 18, 20 to 24 and 27 to 30. 
Math--Period 2--Complete the following problems in Lesson 38--1 to 10, 13 to 15, 20, 21, and 23 to 30.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your Investigation 4 quiz signed.  On Wednesday, students need to hand in their question and list of materials and procedures if they are doing an experiment as their final project. If you are doing a research report, you need to hand in your five main ideas for your paragraphs.  You may do this on the computer, save your document, and after it has been checked make changes to it.  This will save you time!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.  We will stay after school on Wednesday for Envirothon until 5:15.  Permission papers were distributed today.
Have a great night!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--We took our test today.  If you were absent today, be ready to take the test when you return.  Both classes need to know their fraction facts and period 1 needs to be able to write the rules of divisibility.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We took our Investigation 4 quiz today.  If you were absent, be ready to take the quiz when you return.  On Wednesday, students need to hand in their question and list of materials and procedures if they are doing an experiment as their final project.  If you are doing a research report, you need to hand in your five main ideas for your paragraphs.
Homeroom Reminders--Today students were given a booklet describing summer programs available at Penn State Schuylkill Campus.  Communication envelopes were not sent home today.  We are planning to have Envirothon on Wednesday after school until 5:15.  Permission forms will be distributed on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Library Book Exchange.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibilty rules and fraction facts for tomorrow's test.  Complete worksheet number 315 problems 6 to 36.
Math--Period 2--Study your fraction facts for tomorrow's test.  Complete worksheet number 315 problems 6 to 36.  Complete worksheet number 77 up to number 25.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study your Investigation 4 study guide and Mixtures and Solutions book (not the notebook) page 24 for tomorrow's quiz.  The next part of your project is due next Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules and fraction facts for tomorrow's test.  Complete worksheet number 82.  Show your work on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Study your fraction facts for tomorrow's test.  Complete worksheet number 82.  Show your work on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No written homework.  See yesterday's homework blog for information on Friday's quiz and the project items that need to be completed for next Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules and fraction facts for our test on Thursday.  Correct Lesson 34.  You do not need to do any additional problems in the lesson.  Do 1 to 7 of worksheet 81.  Show your work on the lined paper that was given to you in class.
Math--Period 2--Study your fraction facts for our test on Thursday.  Correct Lesson 37.  You do not need to do any additional problems in the lesson.  Do 1 to 8 of worksheet 81.  Show your work on the lined paper that was given to you in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We will have a quiz on Friday.  Study your study guide and Mixtures and Solutions book page 24.  The next part of your project is due next Wednesday.  You need to hand in the sheet of paper with your project title in question form, your materials list, and your procedures list.  If you are doing a research project, the sheet of paper with your main ideas needs to be completed.  You may do this work on the computer.  Save your document, and you can make changes to it once it is checked.  This will save you time!
Homeroom Reminders--We will have Envirothon tomorrow until 5:15.  Tomorrow is also Day 2--Music.
Have a great night!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Monday, March 18, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your fraction facts.  These are circled and labeled in your Math notebook.  Complete the following problems in Lesson 34--1 to 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, and 30.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.
Math--Period 2--Study your fraction facts.  These are circled and labeled in your Math notebook.  Complete the following problems in Lesson 37--1 to 10, 14, 15, 18, 22, and 24 to 30.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to the early dismissal.  If you did not hand in your project idea, it is due tomorrow.  You will get your project ideas back tomorrow with teacher feedback and ideas.
Homeroom Reminders--We will have Envirothon on Wednesday after school until 5:15.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Friday, March 15, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Study your fraction facts which are in your notebook and also study your geometry study guide.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Envirothon will meet after school on Wednesday OR Thursday next week.  We will send home a note next week with the definite day.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Library.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your fraction facts in your math notebook.  Start to study your Geometry study guide.
Math--Period 2--Study your fraction facts in your math notebook.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed fact test, write your corrections on the paper that was given to you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your project idea is due tomorrow.  Write your idea on page 45 in item number one.  Complete the "What a Reaction!" worksheet using your Mixtures and Solutions book.  (The project idea was assigned last Monday, and the worksheet was assigned this Monday.)
Homeroom Reminders--Students finished PSSA Writing Assessments today.  My homeroom appeared to work hard!  Good Job!  Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Math--Period 1--Continue to study the fraction facts in your notebook.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your math facts on the paper that was given to you.
Math--Period 2 and Science Periods 3 & 4--We did not have class today due to the PSSA Writing Assessment.  See the homework blog for Tuesday for assignments that are due tomorrow for Period 2 Math.  See the homework blog for Monday for assignments that are due Friday for Science Periods 3 and 4.
Homeroom Reminders--Students worked very hard on today's writing assessment.  Congratulations!  We will wrap up PSSA Writing tomorrow morning.  Tomorrow is also Day 3--Computers.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Study the fraction facts which are circled in marker in your math notebook.  Complete pages 194 and 195 items A to J in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to the PSSA Writing Assessment.  See yesterday's homework blog for assignments that are due on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Today we started the PSSA Writing Assessment.  Students in my homeroom appeared to work hard.  We will continue this assessment tomorrow and wrap it up on Thursday.  Testing is done in the morning starting at 9:00.  Your "I'm a Reader" papers are due tomorrow.  Also tomorrow is Envirothon until 5:15 and Day 2--Music.
Have a great night!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Monday, March 12, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 185 problems A to I in your notebook.  Correct Lesson 33 problems 16 to 30.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.
Math--Period 2--Correct Lesson 36 problems 16 to 30.  You do not need to do any additional problems.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you did not already do so, get your Science test signed.  If you do not have it signed by tomorrow, you will not have recess.  Your project idea is due on Friday.  You need to hand in notebook page 45 number 1.  Complete your "What a Reaction!" paper for Friday.  Use your Mixtures and Solutions book pages 23 and 24 to help you.
Homeroom Reminders--Your "I'm a Reader" paper is due by Wednesday if you are participating.  We will have Envirothon on Wednesday after school until 5:15.  We are taking the team placement test this week.  Be sure to study!  PSSA Wrting Assessments will be tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday in the morning.  Students may wear Phys. Ed. clothing all three testing days.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct Lesson 33 problems 1 to 15.  Continue to practice your multiplication facts.  Many students have already mastered up to the 12 multiplication facts!  Congratulations!
Math--Period 2--Correct Lesson 36 problems 1 to 15.  Continue to practice your multiplication facts.  Many students have already mastered up to the 12 multiplication facts! Congratulations!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we carried out our first Investigation 4 lab on simple chemical reactions.  We will continue with this topic on Monday.  If you did not get your test signed, get it signed for Monday.  Also your project idea is due on or before Friday, March 15.  Describe your idea on item number one on notebook page 45.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Envirothon Club will meet after school on Wednesday until 5:15.  We will take our team placement test then.  Envirothon students received a Guide to Pennsylvania Fishes today.  Students in fifth grade will take the PSSA Writing Assessment next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  The test will be administered in the morning, and students may wear Phys. Ed. clothing on all three testing days.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Library Book Exchange.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct problems 16 to 30 in Lesson 32.  Do your corrections on the back of the paper.  If you didn't have a 100% on your multiplication problems, do corrections.  If you didn't have a 100% on your last timed multiplcation or division quiz, write your corrections on the paper that was given to you.  Complete problems 16 to 30 in Lesson 33.
Math--Period 2--Correct problems 16 to 30 in Lesson 35. Do your corrections on the back of the paper. If you didn't have a 100% on your multiplication problems, do corrections. If you didn't have a 100% on your last timed multiplcation or division quiz, write your corrections on the paper that was given to you. Complete problems 19 to 21, 24 and 25, and 27 to 29 in Lesson 36.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today was a PSSA Prep Day so we did not have Science.  See yesterday's homework blog for assignment information.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct problems 1 to 15 in Lesson 32.  Do your corrections on the back of the paper.  Complete problems 1 to 15 in Lesson 33.  Continue to practice your math multiplication facts.
Math--Period 2--Correct problems 1 to 15 in Lesson 35.  Do your corrections on the back of the paper. Complete problems 1 to 15 in Lesson 36.  Continute to practice your math multiplication facts.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your test signed.  Students have received information on their final Mixture and Solutions project.  Students, share this information with your parents.  Complete number 1 on notebook page 45.  This is due on or before next Friday, March 15.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.  Envirothon Club will meet tomorrow until 5:15.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete Lesson 32 numbers 16 to 30.  Complete the four multiplication problems on the new paper that was given to you today.  Correct any multiplication problems that you had wrong on the two previous papers.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your math facts on the paper that was given to you.
Math--Period 2--Complete Lesson 35 numbers 16 to 30. Complete the four multiplication problems on the new paper that was given to you today. Correct any multiplication problems that you had wrong on the two previous papers. If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your math facts on the paper that was given to you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today was a P.S.S.A. Prep. day so we did not have Science and Social Studies.  See yesterday's blog homework information.
Homeroom Reminders--We will have Envirothon on Thursday until 5:15.  Papers were given out today.  Remember you need a completed permission slip or parental note in order to stay.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.
Have a great night!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Monday, March 4, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete problems 1 to 15 of Lesson 32.  Finish textbook page 131 using your fraction manipulatives.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Correct Lesson 34.  Complete problems 1 to 15 of Lesson 35.  Finish textbook page 131 using your fraction manipulatives.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Students will bring home their Investigation 3 test later this week because I have several students who must make up their tests.  Grades are posted on eSchoolbook.  Most students did very well on this test!  Congratulations!  We started to discuss our final Mixtures and Solutions project today.  Students received some paperwork on this project, and they must hand in their idea on notebook page 45 number 1 on or before next Friday.  We will continue going over this project on Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.  Envirothon Club will meet on Thursday until 5:15 this week.
Have a great night!  

Friday, March 1, 2013

Friday, March 1, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you did not have a 100% on the last multiplcation quiz, write your facts on the sheet that was given to you.  If you did not have a 100% on your last multiplcation worksheet, do corrections for Monday.  Finish the worksheet (6 multiplication problems) that you received today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We took our Investigation 3 test today.  If you were absent, be ready to take the test on Monday or Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Next week is Newspaper in Education Week.  Look for teachers' classified ads in the Republican and Evening Herald starting on Monday.  The Read-at-Home Challenge papers were sent home today as well.  Envirothon will meet next Thursday after school.  Papers will be distributed for this on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Library.
Have a great weekend!