Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 225.  Show all of your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete workbook pages R 9-4 and P 9-4. 
Science--Period 3--We did not have class today due to a special banking program.  See yesterday's homework helpline for work that is due tomorrow.
Science--Period 4--We did not have class today due to a special banking program.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete page 224 problems 25 to 32. Do your work in your notebook. If the problem requires you to do factoring, you must show your work. Remember to refer to the help sheet you received last week if you are unsure of the steps.
Math--Period 2--If you received your test back today, get it signed.  Do your test corrections.  Write any divisibility rules that you had incorrect on your test five times each.  You do not need to do corrections for the factoring section of the test.  You need to do corrections for the Equivalent Fractions page and the Reducing Fractions page.  Do all of this work on lined paper.
Science--Period 3--Get your test signed if you didn't already return it. Reread pages 14 and 15 of your Mixtures and Solutions book and complete the last page of your Decompression Sickness worksheet packet.
Science--Period 4--We finished our Mixtures and Solutions lab and started our study guide in class today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. The all day chorus practice scheduled for this Thursday has been cancelled.  Students will have a regular school day.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Monday, April 28, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete page 224 problems 9 to 24.  Do your work in your notebook.  If the problem requires you to do factoring, you must show your work.  Remember to refer to the help sheet you received last week if you are unsure of the steps. 
Math--Period 2--There is no homework.  We finished our test today.
Science--Period 3--Get your test signed.  Reread pages 13 and 14 of your Mixtures and Solutions book and complete the front and back of the first page of your Decompression Sickness worksheet packet.
Science--Period 4--We are almost finished our first Mixtures and Solutions lab.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.  Grade 5 chorus students will have practice at the high school on Thursday.  They are required to bring a bagged lunch from home or preorder one from our school cafeteria.
Have a great night!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Friday, April 25, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Study your divisibility rules.  We will finish our quiz on Monday.  There is no written homework. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to our PSSA reward at the park.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  On Monday, it will be Day 5--Music class.
Have a fun and safe weekend!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules.  You will need to be able to write them for tomorrow's quiz.  Your quiz tomorrow will also include factoring and writing equivalent fractions.  Finish workbook page P 9-2.  Remember to show your factoring!  
Math--Period 2--Study your divisibility rules. You will need to be able to write them for tomorrow's quiz. Your quiz tomorrow will also include factoring, writing equivalent fractions, and reducing fractions.  Complete page 225 numbers 33 to 40.  Carefully read every problem and show all of your work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--We took our test today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today we continued our first Mixtures and Solutions lab. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Weather permitting, we will go to the Higher Up Park in Ashland for our PSSA reward.  Students may wear Phys. Ed. clothes.  Remember to bring a lunch if you did not order one from the cafeteria.  Also 3 people need to hand in their permission slips in order to go!  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Math--Period 1--We did not have class today due to our BrainShow Mania program.  Thank you, PTO, for sponsoring this fun event!  Study your divisibility rules.  There is no written homework. 
Math--Period 2--Study your divisibility rules. We will have a test on Friday on your rules of divisibility, factoring, equivalent fractions, and reducing fractions.  Complete textbook page 224 numbers 16 to 32.  Do your work in your notebook.  Show all of your work.  Remember to refer to the example sheet you received in class today.
Science--Period 3--We wrapped up our Citric Acid Solubility lab today.  Most of our groups had accurate results!  Study for your quiz tomorrow.
Science--Period 4--Today we continued our first Mixtures and Solutions lab. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Blue permission slips for our trip to Higher Up Park in Ashland are due ASAP. Also students received a lunch order form for Friday's trip. Students may order a bagged lunch from the school cafeteria, or they may bring a bagged lunch from home. Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules. We will have a test on Friday on your rules of divisibility, factoring, equivalent fractions, and reducing fractions. Complete workbook page R 9-2.  When simplifying or reducing a fraction, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator. If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator. If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator. Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Math--Period 2--Study your divisibility rules. We will have a test on Friday on your rules of divisibility, factoring, equivalent fractions, and reducing fractions. Complete workbook page P 9-2.  Also complete page 224 numbers 1 to 6 and 9 to 15.  When simplifying or reducing a fraction, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator. If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator. If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator. Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Science--Period 3--We continued our citric acid lab today. We will have a quiz on Thursday on your states of matter packet and 1 to 6 of your Reaching Saturation study guide.
Science--Period 4--Today we started our first Mixtures and Solutions lab.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Blue permission slips for our trip to Higher Up Park in Ashland are due ASAP. Also students received a lunch order form for Friday's trip. Students may order a bagged lunch from the school cafeteria, or they may bring a bagged lunch from home. Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 21, 2014

Monday, April 21, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules.  We will have a test on Friday on your rules of divisibility, factoring, equivalent fractions, and reducing fractions.  Complete workbook page P 9-1. Remember when making an equivalent fraction by multiplying to multiply your numerator and denominator by 2. Keep it simple and easy! When making an equivalent fraction by dividing, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator. If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator. If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator. Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Math--Period 2--We did not have class today due to our Teens Against Tobacco activities.
Science--Period 3--We continued our citric acid lab today.  We will have a quiz on Thursday on your states of matter packet and 1 to 6 of your Reaching Saturation study guide.
Science--Period 4--Today we reviewed lab safety rules and previewed our first Mixtures and Solutions lab.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Blue permission slips for our trip to Higher Up Park in Ashland are due ASAP.  Also students received a lunch order form for Friday's trip.  Students may order a bagged lunch from the school cafeteria, or they may bring a bagged lunch from home.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework..
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  On Monday students may wear Phys. Ed. clothes for our Teens Against Tobacco activities.  Also when we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Music. 
Happy Easter!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your divisibility rules.  Complete workbook page R 9-1.  Remember when making an equivalent fraction by multiplying to multiply your numerator and denominator by 2. Keep it simple and easy! When making an equivalent fraction by dividing, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator. If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator. If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator. Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Math--Period 2--Study your divisibility rules. Complete workbook pages P 9-1 and R 9-2.  For workbook page R 9-2 do your work on lined paper.  Remember when making an equivalent fraction by multiplying to multiply your numerator and denominator by 2. Keep it simple and easy! When making an equivalent fraction by dividing, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator. If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator. If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator. Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we visited the Science Fair. There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we visited the Science Fair. Number 6 and the BONUS item are both due as extra credit tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class. 
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete your factor worksheet up to number 90.  Remember to refer to your rules of divisibility paper to help you. 
Math--Period 2--Complete all of workbook page R 9-1 and 1 to 9 of workbook page  P 9-1.  Remember when making an equivalent fraction by multiplying to multiply your numerator and denominator by 2.  Keep it simple and easy!  When making an equivalent fraction by dividing, first try to divide the denominator by the numerator.  If that works, then divide both numbers in your fraction by the numerator.  If that doesn't work, list the factors of your numerator, work backwards in your factor list, and find the largest factor that will divide into your denominator.  Divide both numbers in your fraction by that factor.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we visited the Science Fair.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we visited the Science Fair.  Number 6 and the BONUS item are both due as extra credit on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete your factoring worksheet up to number 70.  Use the rules of divisibility chart as you complete each number.  Several students received a blue paper from Mr. Hall today.  This should be in your math folder.  Also if you received an envelope with your report card from Mr. Hall, it needs to be returned to school.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we reviewed the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.  We also set up our container for our next lab and reviewed the steps of the scientific method.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Complete numbers 4 and 5 of your National Parks worksheet.  For number 4 use your book to look up your answers.  For number 5 include 3 facts to support your answer.  Number 4 will be graded!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in class we continued working with equivalent fractions and expressing fractions in simplest form.  There is no homework. If you received an envelope with your report card from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we reviewed the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we read and discussed the article "Aerial Photography."  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be this weekend. Shop and Drop will be on Saturday from 10:30 to 5:00. The auction will be from 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday with prizes drawn at 3:00. All of this takes place in the cafeteria at the high school.  Communication envelopes were sent home today.  On Monday, it will be Day 1--Art class.
Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.  If you received an envelope with your report card from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we finished the worksheet that accompanies the article "Earth Elements."  We also read an article that reviewed the characteristics of the states of matter.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our Natural Wonders writing project. Your completed project paragraphs are due tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Today students took their final PSSA tests!  Tomorrow will be a normal school day!  The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be this weekend. Shop and Drop will be on Saturday from 10:30 to 5:00. The auction will be from 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday with prizes drawn at 3:00. All of this takes place in the cafeteria at the high school. Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in class we continued our practice with equivalent fractions.  If you received an envelope with your report card from Mr. Hall, return it ASAP.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we continued the worksheet that accompanies the article "Earth Elements." There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our Natural Wonders writing project. We will work on this in class tomorrow. Your completed project paragraphs are due on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow we will FINISH our PSSA Writing assessment!  Most students did a great job working on their tests today!  The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be this weekend. Shop and Drop will be on Saturday from 10:30 to 5:00. The auction will be from 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday with prizes drawn at 3:00. All of this takes place in the cafeteria at the high school. Tomorrow is Day 4 Computer class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in class we started working on Topic 9 on equivalent fractions.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we worked on the worksheet that accompanies the article "Earth Elements."  There is no  homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our Natural Wonders writing project. We will work on this in class tomorrow. Your completed project is due on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow we will continue our PSSA Writing assessment.  Your signed report card slips are due tomorrow. The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be this weekend. Shop and Drop will be on Saturday from 10:30 to 5:00. The auction will be from 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday with prizes drawn at 3:00. All of this takes place in the cafeteria at the high school. Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Monday, April 7, 2014

Monday, April 7, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we started reading the article "Earth Elements" which introduces the students to the elements that compose our bodies and Earth.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our Natural Wonders writing project.  We will work on this in class tomorrow and Wednesday.  Your completed project is due on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Schedule changes--Tomorrow we start our PSSA Writing Assessments.  We will work on this until Thursday.  Students may wear Phys. Ed. clothing until Thursday.  Your signed report card slips are due by Wednesday.  The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be this weekend.  Shop and Drop will be on Saturday from 10:30 to 5:00.  The auction will be from 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday with prizes drawn at 3:00.  All of this takes place in the cafeteria at the high school.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, April 4, 2014

Friday, April 4, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we started our new study guide for Mixtures and Solutions.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our Natural Wonders writing project. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--PSSA testing will continue everyday next week.  On Monday, students will finish their final Reading assessment.  Then on Tuesday to Friday, students will take their Writing assessments.  We will continue to test starting at 9:15.  Our specials will be held in the afternoon.  Students may wear Phys. Ed. clothing all next week.  Report cards were sent home today.  Please sign and cut off the bottom portion of the report card and return it to school by next Tuesday.  Communication folders were also sent home.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 1--Art class.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we finished our first Mixtures and Solutions lab.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today we continued our Natural Wonders writing project. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--PSSA testing will continue tomorrow. Keep up your positive attitudes and good work! Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today we went over our mean, median, mode, and range quizzes and discussed our current lab.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today we went over our mean, median, mode, and range quizzes and discussed our writing project.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--PSSA testing will continue tomorrow.  Keep up your positive attitudes and good work!  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Period 3--Today we started our next Mixtures and Solutions lab which is on saturated solutions.  We will continue this activity in class tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today students finished their mean, median, mode, and range quizzes.  We also moved into our next Landforms article.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--PSSA testing will continue tomorrow.  Many students put forth a good effort today!  Keep up the good work!  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!