Friday, February 27, 2015

Friday, February 27, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct any problems you had wrong on workbook page 27.  Complete textbook page 104.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete Daily Review worksheet 63.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to study the following items: the highlighted vocabulary on your Topic 3 study guide, your 4 kingdoms web, and your BIG web on the chordates. There is no written homework.  Period 3, your test will be next Thursday.  Period 4, your test will be next Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Just a reminder--bring in your PTO basket bingo donation as soon as possible.  Communication envelopes were sent home today.  They contain a lot of information from the school office.  Midterm progress reports were also sent home today.  Please sign and return your child's progress report to school or send a note stating that you reviewed it.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.
We had a full week of school!
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct any problems you had wrong on Daily Review worksheet 67. Complete the front and back of Daily Review worksheet 68.  Complete textbook page 372 items 5 to 12.  Do this work on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Correct any problems you had wrong on workbook page 26.  Some students also need to correct Daily Review worksheet 60.  Complete the front and back of Daily Review worksheet 61.
Science--Period 3--Your test will be next Thursday.  Start to study the following items:  the highlighted vocabulary on your Topic 3 study guide, your 4 kingdoms web, and your BIG web on the chordates.  There is no written homework.
Science--Period 4--Your Venn Diagram on reptiles and amphibians is due tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Just a reminder--bring in your PTO basket bingo donation as soon as possible.  Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 we will have our February homework reward mixer.  Students may bring in an electronic item, a drink, and a snack if all homework assignments were complete during the month of Februrary.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
One day to go!  Wow, we may have school for a full week!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct any problems you had wrong on workbook page 26.  Complete workbook page 27 with checks on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Correct any problems you had wrong on worksheet Day 60.  Complete workbook page 27 with checks on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you didn't already do so, finish your Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting amphibians and reptiles. 
Homeroom Reminders--Just a reminder--bring in your PTO basket bingo donation as soon as possible.  Thank you, PTO, for sponsoring today's BrainShow Manin program!  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Two days to go!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Math--Period 1--If you were told to do so, correct worksheet Day 65--front and back.   Complete worksheet 67--front and back.
Math--Period 2--If you were told to do so, correct worksheet Day 48--front and back. Complete workbook page 26 on lined paper.  Show checks for all of your division problems. 
Science--Period 3--If you didn't already do so, finish your Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting amphibians and reptiles.
Science--Period 4--Complete your Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting amphibians and reptiles.
Homeroom Reminders--Just a reminder--bring in your PTO basket bingo donation as soon as possible. Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
It was a fantastic Tuesday!
Have a great night!

Monday, February 23, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015
Math--Period 1--If you were told to do so, correct worksheet Day 63--front and back. Complete workbook page 26 on lined paper.  Do a check for every division problem.  Complete the polygon worksheet.
Math--Period 2--If you were told to do so, correct worksheet Day 42--front and back.   Complete worksheet Day 60--front and back. Complete the angle worksheet. 
Science--Period 3--Finish your Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting amphibians and reptiles.
Science--Period 4--We did not have class today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Just a reminder--bring in your PTO basket bingo donation as soon as possible.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
It was a great day!  Have a great night!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015
Math--Period 1--If you were told to do so, correct worksheet Day 61--front and back. Complete worksheet Day 65--front and back.  Complete textbook page 103 problems 17 to 28 with checks.  Do this work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--If you were told to do so, correct any worksheets--front and back. Complete worksheet Day 48--front and back.  Complete textbook page 103 problems 17 to 24 with checks.  Do this work in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There are several students who still need to hand in their reptile dichtomous key projects.  Otherwise, there is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were not sent home this week because there is no information to share from the office.  Remember for the PTO basket bingo, our class will be donating a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please send in donations of candy and/or toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you for participating. PTO provides a lot of things for us here at NSE!  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Thursday, February 19, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet Day 60--front and back.   Complete worksheet Day 63--front and back.  Many students earned tickets today! Congratulations! 
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheet Day 38--front and back.   Complete worksheet Day 42--front and back.  Several students earned tickets today for 100%'s! Congratulations!  
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Congratulations on doing a GREAT job on your reptile dichotomous keys!  This was a very challenging project!  Finish your web of the 5 classes of vertebrates using textbook pages 98 and 99.
Homeroom Reminders--For the PTO basket bingo, our class will be donating a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please send in donations of candy and/or toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you for participating. PTO provides a lot of things for us here at NSE! Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
It was a great Thursday!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet Day 48.  Complete worksheet Day 61--front and back.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheet Day 29.  Complete worksheet Day 39--front and back.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Several students are in the process of finishing their Reptile dichotomous keys.  They will finish these for homework.  Many students finished their projects last night, and they did a GREAT job!
Homeroom Reminders--For the PTO basket bingo, our class will be donating a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please send in donations of candy and/or toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you for participating. PTO provides a lot of things for us here at NSE! Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
It was a busy Wednesday!  We had a full day!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet Day 48. Complete worksheet Day 60--front and back. 
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 38--front and back.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete your Reptile key activity.  Use your notes to help you.  Also refer to the whale dichotomous key as an example.
Homeroom Reminders--For the PTO basket bingo, our class will be donating a Sweet Tooth Basket.  Please send in donations of candy and/or toothbrushes and toothpaste.  Thank you for participating.  PTO provides a lot of things for us here at NSE!  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Thursday, February 12, 2015
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet Day 39.  Complete worksheet Day 48--front and back.  Complete textbook page 95 problems 39, 40, and 41.  Do this work on the lined paper with problems 35 to 38.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheet Day 10.  Complete worksheet Day 29--front and back.  Complete workbook page 23.  Follow the examples we did in class and show your work for problems 8 to 12.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to our Valentine's Day party.  We will wrap up our reptile project next week.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--We had a great Valentine's Day party today!  What a cooperative and fun homeroom!  There is no school on Friday due to a teacher in-service day and Monday due to the President's Day Holiday.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 4--Computer class. 
Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 42--front and back. Correct Day 38 worksheet if you were told to do so. Complete workbook page 23 and textbook page 95 problems 35 to 38 on lined paper.  For page 95 be sure to show your work! 
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheet Day 9 and complete worksheet Day 10.  Complete textbook page 94 up to number 34.  Do this work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued our projects related to the classification of organisms. Students worked on the Whale dichotomous key, and some started to construct their Galapagos Island Reptile dichotomous key. Students are doing a GREAT job!  Some of this work is very challenging!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is our Valentine's Day Party!  Students may bring in Valentine's to exchange with their classmates.  It is not a special rotation day. 
Have a great night!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 39--front and back.  Correct Day 29 worksheet if you were told to do so.  Complete textbook page 94 up to number 34.  Do this work on lined paper. 
Math--Period 2--Correct Mixed Practice # 7 problems 26 to 33.  Complete worksheet Day 9.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued our projects related to the classification of organisms.  Students worked on the Whale dichotomous key, and some started to construct their Galapagos Island Reptile dichotomous key.  Students are doing a GREAT job!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is the Jump Rope for Heart program during our special time.  Students may wear their Phys. Ed. clothes again tomorrow.  We will have our Valentine's party on Thursday afternoon.  We sent home our homeroom list on Friday.
It was a busy Tuesday!  Have a fantastic night!

Friday, February 6, 2015

Friday, February 6, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet # 48. Do the problems on the back of this paper on lined paper. Be sure to follow the examples given and show your work.  Most students in the class also have additional practice with order of operations.  This may be worksheet # 40, textbook page 77, or order of operations quiz.  Students were told what to write in their assignment books.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Correct Mixed Practice # 7 problems 16 to 25.  Congratulations to our students who scored in the 90s and 100s.  There were several who earned tickets!  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to our 2 hour delay and January reward mixer.  We will continue our key project next week.
Homeroom Reminders--Students received a Valentine's homeroom list and our class picture today.  If you did not return your signed report card envelope, please do so by Monday.  Jump Rope for Heart will be next Wednesday.  Remember to wear your sneakers!  Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Thursday afternoon.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a nice weekend!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Thursday, February 5, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet # 39.  Do the problems on the back of this paper on lined paper.  Be sure to follow the examples given and show your work.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete Mixed Practice # 7 problems 26 to 33.  Complete worksheet 29 (Division Patterns) problems 17 to 32. If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.  
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we brainstormed limiting statements to help us construct our dichotomous keys.  Great job! There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. Signed report card envelopes are due tomorrow. Our Brain Show Mania program, Jeans for a Cause, and Mixer will all be tomorrow as well.  Students who did not miss any homework assignments in the month of January may bring in a drink, snack, and board game tomorrow.  Our class will be doing a Sweet Tooth Basket for PTO's basket bingo.  Students may bring in donations of candy, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
One more day to go!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Wow!  A full day of school!
Math--Period 1--We have been practicing order of operations over the past several class periods.  Students are at different places with this skill.  Therefore, their homework may vary from student to student.  The assignments students may be working on are worksheet 40 (Order of Operations), textbook page 77, and Order of Operations quiz.  All students need to complete Review Sheet 23 and page 84 Set D.  We did a sample for Set D on lined paper.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete Mixed Practice # 7 problems 16 to 25.  We want to award tickets for 90s and 100s!  Do your BEST work!  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, students wrapped up their notetaking for our key project on Gallapagos Island reptiles.  They then moved into a key activity on whales which will prepare us for the keys we will make on our Gallapagos Island reptiles.  Both classes did a GREAT job!  Your reading activity sheets on Reptiles and Amphibians are due tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.  Signed report card envelopes are due by Friday.  Our Brain Show Mania program, Jeans for a Cause, and Mixer will all be on Friday. Students who did not miss any homework assignments in the month of January may bring in a drink, snack, and board game on Friday.
It was a great Wednesday!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Welcome Back!
Math--Period 1--Complete both sides of your review worksheet.  Complete worksheet number 29 on division patterns.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Do corrections for Mixed Practice # 7 problems 1 to 15.  Complete textbook pages 92 and 93 problems 1 to 38. If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school signed ASAP.  
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued notetaking for our key project on Gallapagos Island reptiles.  Everyone worked very well today!  Students received a reading activity on Reptiles and Amphibians today.  The worksheet that accompanies this activity is due on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Computer class.  Students received their communication envelopes and report cards today.  Return the report card envelope with a parent signature by Friday.  Return your empty communication envelope tomorrow.  Our Brain Show Mania program, Jeans for a Cause, and Mixer will all be on Friday.  Students who did not miss any homework assignments in the month of January may bring in a drink, snack, and board game on Friday.
Have a fantastic night!