Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete problems from the review packet.  Do 16 to 25 on page 1.  Do 9 to 13 and 28 to 32 on page 2.  Do A to E on page 3.  We will have a test on these types of problems on Thursday.
Math--Period 2--Complete problems from the review packet. Do 16 to 25 on page 1. Do 9 to 13 and 28 to 32 on page 2. Do A to E on page 3. We will have a test on these types of problems on Thursday.  Finsh the adding fractions worksheet.  We started this paper last night for homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your animal project is due tomorrow.  Be sure to follow the directions that you received in class in order to earn as many points as possible.  Your pictures need to be colored.
Homeroom Reminders--Students received midterm progress reports today.  They must be returned to school by Thursday with a parent signature.  We will have Envirothon tomorrow until 5:15.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 29, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet number 332 sets B and C.  Do your work on lined paper.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed fact quiz, write your facts on the lined paper that was given to you.
Math--Period 2--Complete problems C, D, and E from the fraction sheet that we started today.  Remember to write the multiples of your denominators to help you find your common denominators.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed fact quiz, write your facts on the lined paper that was given to you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We finished our Science project presentations today.  We moved the due date for our animal project to Wednesday.  Be sure to follow the directions that were given to you in class.
Homeroom Reminders--We did not give out Envirothon papers for Wednesday's meeting today.  We will do this tomorrow.  We will stay after school on Wednesday until 5:15.  Parent permission is needed for you to participate in the Relay at Recess for the American Cancer Society.  Send in a note or complete the permission slip that was sent home on Friday.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.
Have a great night! 

Friday, April 26, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet number 18--"Two of a Kind."
Math--Period 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your Philadelphia Zoo animal project is due next Tuesday.  Be sure to follow the directions that you were given.  On Monday we will continue presenting your final Mixtures and Solutions projects.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  This includes information on our American Cancer Society Recess Relay.  Envirothon will be after school on Wednesday until 5:15.  Permission papers will be distributed on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Music.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet 17--"Chicken on a Mission.'  Complete the Pictograph paper. 
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet 332 Sets B and C.  Do your work on lined paper. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Students started to present their projects in class today.  Many students did a very good job on their projects!  Congratulations!  Parents, thank you for your help with this assignment.  Zoo projects are due on Tuesday, April 30.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed. 
Thank you, PTO, for sponsoring Brain Show Mania today!  We had a blast!
Have a great night!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Math--Period 1--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed fact drill, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.  Complete worksheet 87.  Do your work in your notebook, and you may skip number 23. Use your "Finding Least Common Denominator" paper to help you.
Math--Period 2--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed fact drill, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.  Complete worksheet numbers 17 and 18.  On worksheet 18 you do not need to color the matches.  Simply write the improper fraction next to the matching mixed number.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your final Mixtures and Solutons project is due tomorrow.  Remember to refer to your grade sheet and use it as a check list in order to earn as many points as possible.  Your Zoo animal project is due next Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Library Book Exchange.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet number 87 problems 1 to 12.  Skip number 2.  You may use the "Finding Least Common Denominators" paper to help you.
Math--Period 2--Complete all of worksheet number 87.  Skip number 23.  You may use the "Finding Least Common Denominators" paper to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your final Mixtures and Solutions project is due on Thursday.  Be sure to follow the directions and use the grade sheet as a check list to help you earn as many points as possible.  Your Zoo project is due next Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--We will have Envirothon tomorrow until 5:15.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013
Math--Period 1--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you in class.  Complete the following problems from worksheet number 86--8, 9, 12, 13, and 15.  Do your work on your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete the following problems form worksheet number 87--1 to 9 (skip number 2).  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your final Mixtures and Solutions project is due on Thursday.  Be sure to use your grade sheet as a check list in order to earn all the points possible.  Your Zoo project is due next Tuesday.  Finish your "What is Matter Made Of?" worksheet for tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.
Thank you, homeroom parents, for chaperoning our field trip!  Thank you, PTO, for sponsoring the trip for us!
Have a great night!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19
Math--Period 1--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you.  Complete the line graph paper and correct Lesson 37.
Math--Period 2--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed quiz, write your facts on the paper that was given to you. Complete the line graph paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your final Mixtures and Solutions project is due on Thursday, April 25.  Follow the directions and refer to the grade sheet as you complete your project to make sure that you earn all of the possible points.  Hand it in on time!  Ten points will be deducted for every day your project is late.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were not sent home this week.  Be at school tomorrow at 7:15 for our field trip!  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Music.
Envirothon Club will meet after school on Wednesday until 5:15.  Permission papers were given out today.
Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct and finish Lesson 37.
Math--Period 2--Correct and finish Lesson 40.
Science--Period 3--Complete the front side (1 to 7) of your "What is Matter Made Of?" worksheet.  Your project is due on or before next Thursday.  Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn as many points as possible.
Science--Period 4--There is no written homework tonight.  Your project is due on or before next Thursday. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn as many points as possible.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Library class.  Our field trip is on Friday.  Be at NSE at 7:15 a.m. for our 7:30 departure.  Don't forget your bagged lunch. 
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete problems 1 to 20 in Lesson 37.
Math--Period 2--Complete problems 1 to 20 in Lesson 40.
Science--Period 3--Complete the following items in your Investigation 4 study guide--1 to 4 on page 1 AND on page 2 answer questions 1 and 2.  Your Science project is due on or before Thursday, April 25.
Science--Period 4--Complete 1 to 4 on page 1 in your Investigation 4 study guide.  Your Science project is due on or before Thursday, April 25.
Homeroom Reminders--We will have Envirothon tomorrow until 5:15.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Art.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013
Today students completed PSSA Testing!  Many of the students worked very hard during these past six days.  Congratulations on your efforts!  Tomorrow we will get back into our regular class schedule, and it will be Day 3--Computers.  Envirothon Club papers were distributed today, and we will work after school on Wednesday until 5:15.  Our field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo will be this Friday.  You must be at NSE by 7:15 a.m. for our 7:30 departure.  You will also need to bring a bagged lunch.  If you know that you can not bring your child to school on Friday morning by 7:15, please make the necessary arrangements for someone else to do so.  Also please let your child's homeroom teacher know if your he/she will need a bagged lunch from the cafeteria for the field trip.
Have a great night!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Week of Monday, April 8, 2013
We will have PSSA Math and Reading Assessments all week starting at 9:00 everyday.  It is important to get a good night's rest and get to school on time.  Because of testing, students may wear Phys. Ed. clothing everyday.  We will have our special classes during PSSA's.  However, our time has been switched to 1:30.  Students will also have Science or Social Studies following their special classes.  Our Envirothon Club will meet after school on THURSDAY.  There will be NO homework in Math or Science during PSSA testing.
Have a great week!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--In both classes we reviewed for our PSSA tests. Students were very cooperative and put forth a good effort during our review! There are a few students who did not return their Title 1 progress reports. They need to be returned with a parent signature. There is no homework this weekend.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There are still a few students that I did not meet with yet to go over their Science project plans. I will meet with them next week. Final projects are due on or before Thursday, April 25.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today. This included information on our upcoming field trip. Be sure to review this information. When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Music.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct and complete Lesson 36.
Math--Period 2--Correct and complete Lesson 39.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have Science today due to PSSA prep.  See yesterday's homework blog for Science project news.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Math--Period 1--Finish Power-Up H (top section only).  Complete the following problems from Lesson 36--1 to 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 24, and 27.  Title 1 Progress Reports are due tomorrrow signed.
Math--Period 2--Complete the following problems from Lesson 39--1 to 9, 13, 18, 22, 23, and 25 to 30.  Title 1 Progress Reports are due tomorrrow signed.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to PSSA prep.  During activity period, I met with many students from period 3 to go over our final projects.  Tomorrow I will meet with period 4 students during recess and activity period.  I will also meet with period 3 students who I did not see today.  Our final project is due on Thursday, April 25.
Homeroom Reminders--Return your signed report card slip tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Library class.
Have a great night!