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Friday, December 18

Homework LA:     - Study for Lessons 7&8 tests on Monday. SS:      - Study Sheet #2 quiz on Monday. Math:      - None Science:      - Science test on Monday - can use one 5" x 8" note card on sheet of paper for notes for test

Wednesday, December 16

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 Today is the 242nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! Homework LA: - Reading log due Thursday 12/17 (Part 2: Choice)      - Lessons 7&8 tests on Monday. SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday.      - Study Sheet #2 due Friday. Math:      - test on transformations Thursday      - Math's Mates 1.7 due Friday Science: None.

Thursday, December 10

Please help support the canned food drive competition if you are able - items need to be in by Friday 12/11.  Homework LA: - Reading log due Thursday 12/17 (Part 2: Choice)      - Essay due tonight at midnight! SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday.      - Study Sheet #1 quiz Friday. Math:      - Transformations packet due Friday      - Math's Mates 1.6 due Friday Science: Current Events due Friday.

Wednesday, December 8

Please help support the canned food drive competition if you are able - items need to be in by Friday 12/11.  Homework LA: - Reading log due Thursday 12/10 (Part 2: Choice)      - Rough draft of essay due tomorrow. SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday.      - Study Sheet #1 due Wednesday. Math:      - Transformations packet due Friday      - Math's Mates 1.6 due Friday Science: None.
Picture Retakes have been changed to December 4 - remember to bring your original envelope if you want retakes.  Please help support the canned food drive competition if you are able.  Homework LA: - Reading log due Thursday 12/3 (Part 2: Find 3 literary devices)      - Book trailer final project due Thursday.     - Evidence and Introductory paragraph draft due tomorrow. SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday. Math:      - Symmetry practice due tomorrow      - Math's Mates 1.5 due Friday Science: Musical instruments due Friday.

Monday, November 30

We hope you had a fun and restful Thanksgiving break!  Picture Retakes have been changed to December 4 - remember to bring your original envelope if you want retakes.  Homework LA: Book trailer final project due Thursday.     - Thesis drafts due tomorrow. SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday. Math:      - Alphabet symmetry due tomorrow. Science: Musical instruments due Friday.

Friday, November 20

Picture Retakes have been changed to December 4 - remember to bring your original envelope if you want retakes.  Homework LA: Book trailer script draft due Monday.    - BRING HEADPHONES FOR BOOK TRAILER PROJECT. SS:      - Final book tests next Tuesday      - Lit. Circle Journals due Tuesday      - Literature Circle Reading and Job for tomorrow             -  Fighting Ground  134-145             -  Johnny T   260-287             -  Brother Sam   182-198             -  Sophia's War   260-284             -  Chains  256-278 Math:      - Real-Life Equations test on Monday Science: Bring in boxes for project.

Thursday, November 19

Picture Retakes have been changed to December 4 - remember to bring your original envelope if you want retakes.  Homework LA: None. SS: ThinkCerca due Friday.      - Final book tests next Tuesday      - Lit. Circle Journals due Tuesday      - Literature Circle Reading and Job for tomorrow             -  Fighting Ground  121-134             -  Johnny T   230-259             -  Brother Sam   164-181             -  Sophia's War   236-259             -  Chains  232-255 Math:      - Math's Mate 1.4 due Friday Science: Bring in boxes for project.

Wednesday, November 18

Picture Retakes have been changed to December 4 - remember to bring your original envelope if you want retakes.  Homework LA:      - Study for lessons 5&6 vocab and spelling tests Thursday 11/19 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job for tomorrow             -  Fighting Ground  107-121             -  Johnny T   209-229             -  Brother Sam   146-153             -  Sophia's War   210-235             -  Chains  206-231 Math:      - Problem #2 in Lesson 3 packet      - Math's Mate 1.4 due Friday Science: Interactive Wave packet due Thursday.

Tuesday, November 17

Homework LA:      - NOREDINK due Wednesday.      - Study for lessons 5&6 vocab and spelling tests Thursday 11/19 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job for tomorrow             -  Fighting Ground  94-107             -  Johnny T   178-208             -  Brother Sam   127-145             -  Sophia's War   178-209             -  Chains  177-205 Math:      - Math's Mate 1.4 due Friday Science: None

Friday, November 13

Homework LA:      - Junior Scholastic due Tuesday.      - NOREDINK due Wednesday.      - Lessons 5&6 tests Thursday 11/19 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job due Thursday             -  Fighting Ground  68-79             -  Johnny T   127-153             -  Brother Sam   99-112             -  Sophia's War   136-157             -  Chains  130-156 Math:      - Math's Mate 1.4 due Friday Science: None

Thursday, November 12

Homework LA:      - Junior Scholastic due Tuesday.      - Lessons 5 & 6 flashcards due Friday.      - Lessons 5&6 tests Thursday 11/19 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job due Thursday             -  Fighting Ground  55-67             -  Johnny T   100-126             -  Brother Sam   74-98             -  Sophia's War   112-135             -  Chains  111-129 Math:     - "Writing a Story" graphs and scenarios      - Math's Mate 1.3 due Friday Science: Science current events due Friday.

Tuesday, November 10

Please sign and return permission slips for walking field trip to the Veterans Day Celebration at Taylor Park by tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.  Homework LA:      - Intro to Lessons 5&6 due tomorrow      - Lessons 5 & 6 flashcards due Friday.      - Lessons 5&6 tests Thursday 11/19 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job due Thursday             -  Fighting Ground  41-55             -  Johnny T   74-100             -  Brother Sam   61-73             -  Sophia's War   85-111             -  Chains  85-110       - Reading comprehension quizzes on Thursday. Math:     - Real Life Equations of a Line Questions 3 & 4 due tomorrow      - Math's Mate 1.3 due Friday Science: Science current events due Friday.
Please sign and return permission slips for walking field trip to the Veterans Day Celebration at Taylor Park ASAP.  Homework LA:      - Lessons 5 & 6 flashcards due Friday. SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job             -  Fighting Ground  29-41             -  Johnny T   49-73             -  Brother Sam   38-60             -  Sophia's War   57-84             -  Chains  53-84       - Reading comprehension quizzes later this week Math:     - Real Life Equations of a Line Questions 1 & 2 due tomorrow      - Math's Mate 1.3 due Friday   Science: None.

Friday, 11/6

Homework LA:      - Narrative short story final draft due Friday 11/6 at midnight. SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job             -  Fighting Ground  16-28             -  Johnny T   23-48             -  Brother Sam   23-37             -  Sophia's War   29-56             -  Chains  26-52 Math: Math's Mate 1.3 due Friday     Science:

Thursday, November 5

Homework LA:      - Narrative short story final draft due Friday 11/6 SS:      - Literature Circle Reading and Job             - Fighting Ground 1-15             - Johnny T  1-22             - Brother Sam  1-22             - Sophia's War  1-28             - Chains   1-25 Math:      - Math's Mate 1.2 due Friday Science:  

Tuesday, November 3

Homework LA:      - Narrative short story due Friday 11/6 (Printed rough draft due Thursday 11/5)      - Reading Log #9 due 11/5 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of showing not telling. What is being shown?) SS:      - 10-12 bullet points - What were the battles of Lexington and Concord. Math:      - Math test (equation of a line) on Wednesday 11/4      - Math's Mate 1.2 due Friday Science:      - Newton's 3rd Law project due Thursday 11/5

Friday, October 30

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Have a safe and fun Halloween!  Homework LA:      - Narrative short story due Friday 11/6 (Rough draft due Thursday 11/5)      - Reading Log #9 due 11/5 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of showing not telling. What is being shown?) SS:      - Boston Tea Party Comic Strip due Tuesday Math:      - Math test (equation of a line) on Wednesday 11/4      - Math's Mate 1.2 due Friday Science:      - Newton's 3rd Law project due Thursday 11/5
Please remember to wear pink tomorrow to support members in the community who have been affected by cancer.  Homework LA:      - Narrative short story due Friday 11/6 (Rough draft due Thursday 11/5)      - Reading Log #9 due 11/5 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of showing not telling. What is being shown?) SS:      - Boston Tea Party Comic Strip due Tuesday      - In-class ThinkCERCA quiz on Friday - bring headphones if you want to use them. Math:      - Math test (equation of a line) on Wednesday 11/4      - Math's Mate 1.1 due Friday Science:      - Newton's 3rd Law project due Thursday 11/5      - What if...humans had 4 arms instead of 2? Due Friday.

Wednesday, October 28

Reminder:  No school for students on Monday, November 2 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Homework LA:      - Narrative short story due Friday 11/6 (Rough draft due Thursday 11/5)      - Reading Log #8 due 10/29 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of dialogue surrounded by description.) SS:      - Boston Massacre Primary Source Activity due tomorrow      - In-class ThinkCERCA quiz on Friday - bring headphones if you want to use them. Math:      - Finding slope 1&2 due tomorrow      - Math's Mate 1.1 due Friday Science:      - What if...humans had 4 arms instead of 2? Due Friday.

Monday, October 26

Reminder: No school for students on Monday, November 2 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Homework LA:      - Narrative short story due Friday 11/6      - Reading Log #8 due 10/29 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of dialogue surrounded by description.) SS:      - None. Math:      - Math's Mate 1.1 due Friday Science:      - What if...humans had 4 arms instead of 2? Due Friday.

Wednesday, October 21

Check out some of the photography blogs from students in our learning community: emmasphotosvt.blogspot.com taylorgingrasphotography.blogspot.com http://maddiephotographyvt.blogspot.com/ http://taylerrosephotography.blogspot.com/ http://abbiesphotography2k15.blogspot.com/ http://photos2k15.blogspot.com/ http://emilysphotos1213.blogspot.com/ http://dolan4photos.blogspot.com Enjoy your long weekend! Homework LA:      - Start your plan for your narrative short story.      - Reading Log #8 due 10/29 (Part 1: 60 Pages with 12 summary bullet points; Part 2: Find two examples of dialogue surrounded by description.) SS:      - None. Math:      - Slope problems Science:      - Questions 1-3 on balloon lab sheet.

Parent-Teacher Conferences November 2, 3, and 4

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Fall 2015 conferences will be held during the following days and times:  November 2nd from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.  November 3rd from 3:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.  November 4th from 3:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Your child should have brought a letter home last week with instructions for signing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you did not receive this letter, please see the attached document for instructions.

October 19, 2015

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #7 due 10/21 (MODIFIED THIS WEEK Part 1: 40 Pages - 8 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs and one rule of dialogue with description.) SS:      - Junior Scholastic packet due Wednesday. Math:      - Sailors and the Coconut Problem due tomorrow. Science:      - None.

Friday, October 16

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #7 due 10/21 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.) SS:      - "Time Travel to Jamestown" due Monday.      - U.S. History Timeline due Monday. Math:      - The Mangoes Problem. Science:      - None.

Thursday, October 15

Homework LA:      - Lessons 3 & 4 vocab and spelling tests on Friday. Login to quizlet.com and search lkwest to study. STUDY!      - Reading Log #7 due 10/21 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.) SS:      - ThinkCerca Due Friday.      - U.S. History Timeline due Friday. Math:      - None. Science:      - Newton's 2nd Law quiz on Friday.      - Newton's 2nd Law lab due Friday.

Wednesday, October 14

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #6 due 10/15 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.)      - Lessons 3 & 4 vocab and spelling tests on Friday. Login to quizlet.com and search lkwest to study. STUDY! SS:      - ThinkCerca Due Friday.      - U.S. History Timeline due Friday. Math:      - None. Science:      - Newton's 2nd law quiz on Friday.      - Newton's 2nd Law lab due Friday.

Tuesday, October 13

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #6 due 10/15 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.)      - Lessons 3 & 4 vocab and spelling tests on Friday. Login to quizlet.com and search lkwest to study. STUDY! SS:      - ThinkCerca Due Friday.      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Finish Equation of a Line Packet due Wed. Science:      - Newton's 2nd law quiz on Thursday.      - Newton's 2nd Law lab due Friday.

Monday, October 12

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #6 due 10/15 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.)      - Lessons 3 & 4 vocab and spelling tests on Friday. Login to quizlet.com and search lkwest to study. SS:        - ThinkCerca Due Friday.      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - None. Science:      - None.

Wednesday, October 7

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #5 due 10/8 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.      - "The Tell-Tale Heart" Take Home Test due tomorrow. SS:      - Chapters 2&3 questions due tomorrow.      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Who Will Make it? Problem Science:      - Newton's 2nd Law HW Problems

From Colonies to Country: Chapters 2 & 3

PDF of Chapters 2 & 3

Tuesday, October 6

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #5 due 10/8 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs. SS:      - Colonial Regions quiz on Wednesday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - None Science:      - None

Monday, October 5

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #5 due 10/8 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.      - Lessons 3 & 4 flashcards and roots foldables due Tuesday. SS:      - Colonial Brochure due Tuesday      - Colonial Regions quiz on Wednesday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Rate and Unit Rate Word Problems      - Finish "What's Your Rate?" Science:      - None

T.G.I.F 10/2

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #5 due 10/8 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.      - Lessons 3 & 4 flashcards and roots foldables due Tuesday. SS:      - Colonial Brochure due Tuesday      - Colonial Regions quiz on Tuesday      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - None Science:      - Science project due Monday.

Thursday, October 1

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #5 due 10/8 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find a minimum of 10 vivid verbs.      - Lessons 3 & 4 flashcards due Tuesday. SS:      - Colonial Brochure due Tuesday.      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Math test 2 on Friday Science:      - Science project due Monday.

Wednesday, September 30

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #4 due 10/1 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices or describe two character traits with evidence)      - Lessons 3 & 4 flashcards due Tuesday. SS:      - Colonial Map due Thursday.      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Homework 15 due tomorrow      - Math test 2 on Friday Science:      - Science project due Monday.

Monday, September 28

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #4 due 10/1 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices or describe two character traits with evidence) SS:      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Part I - 1 Science:      - None.

Thursday, September 24

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #4 due 10/1 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices or describe two character traits with evidence)      - "The Necklace" writing due Thursday SS:      - Freedom of the Press: Peter Zenger work due Friday You can find the Freedom of the Press Chapter here      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - Finish the math packet Science:      - None.

Wednesday, September 23

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #3 due 9/24 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices)      - "The Necklace" writing due Thursday SS:      - Junior Scholastic work due Thursday      - ThinkCerca due Friday      - Please share the "Roots" letter with your parents and return it ASAP Math:      - None. Science:      - None.

America The Story of Us "Rebels"

Here is the link to today's video if you need to go back and re-watch a section. http://www.history.com/shows/america-the-story-of-us/videos

Tuesday, September 22

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #3 due 9/24 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices)      - "The Necklace" writing due Thursday SS:      - Junior Scholastic work due Thursday      - ThinkCerca due Friday Math:      - Wagon Train question #5 and #6 due tomorrow      - Function practice sheet due tomorrow Science:      - Study guide for test on inertia and rotational inertia - test on Wednesday

Monday, September 21

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #3 due 9/24 (Part 1: 12 bullet points; Part 2: Find two literary devices) SS:      - Columbus writing due Tuesday      - ThinkCerca due Friday Math:      - None. Science:      - Study guide for test on inertia and rotational inertia - test on Wednesday

Friday, September 18

Homework LA:      - Reading Log #3 due 9/24 (Part 2: Find two literary devices) SS:      - Front page of Columbus text-comparison due Monday. Back side due Tuesday.      - ThinkCerca due Friday Math:      - None. Science:      - Study guide for test on inertia and rotational inertia

Columbus Resources

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=141164702 http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/10/opinion/perry-columbus-day-what-to-tell-your-kid/ TED Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD3dgiDreGc John Green's site:  https://nerdfighteria.info/video/crashcourse/NjEGncridoQ http://www.understandingprejudice.org/nativeiq/columbus.htm http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-kasum/columbus-day-a-bad-idea_b_742708.html

Thursday, September 17

Homework LA:      - Lessons 1 & 2 vocabulary and spelling tests on Friday - continue to study your words      - Reading Log #3 due 9/24 (Part 2: Find two literary devices) SS:      - Write down 6 quotes showing character, motivation, or behavior from today's Columbus reading      - ThinkCerca due Friday Math:      - Marcella's Bagels due tomorrow Science:      - None

Wednesday, September 16

Homework LA:      - Lessons 1 & 2 vocabulary and spelling tests on Friday - continue to study your words      - Reading Log #2 due 9/17 (Part 2: Find two literary devices) SS:      - Continue to study the 50 states - quiz tomorrow!      - ThinkCerca due Friday Math:      - None. Science:      - None

Monday, September 14

Homework LA:       - Lessons 1 & 2 vocabulary and spelling quizzes on Friday - continue to study your words      - Reading Log #2 due 9/17 (Part 2: Find two literary devices) SS:      - Continue to study the 50 states - quiz Thursday 9/17 Math:      - Function Tables 2 Science:      - None.

Friday, September 11

Homework LA:      - Final Map of Ship Trap Island due Monday       - Lessons 1 & 2 vocabulary and spelling quizzes next week      - Reading Log #2 due 9/17 SS:      - Continue to study the 50 states - quiz Thursday 9/17 Math:      - Function table Science:      - None.

Thursday, September 10

Homework LA:      - Map of Ship Trap Island due Monday       - Lessons 1 & 2 quiz next week      - Reading Log #2 due 9/17 SS:      - Continue to study the 50 states - quiz Thursday 9/17 Math:      - Homework #10 Science:      - Should school buses have seat belts?

Tuesday, September 8

Homework LA:      - Lessons 1 & 2 flashcards due Wed. 9/9 - quiz next week      - Reading Log #1 due 9/10 SS:      - Continue to study the 50 states - quiz next week Math:      - None Science:      - None

Friday, September 4

Homework LA:      - Lessons 1 & 2 flashcards due Wed. 9/9      - Reading Log #1 due 9/10 SS:      - Study the 50 states. Math:      - What's the Rule #2 Science:      - None Enjoy your long weekend!

Thursday, September 3

Homework LA:      - Lessons 1 & 2 crossword due Friday      - Lessons 1 & 2 flashcards due Wed. 9/9      - Reading Log #1 due 9/10 SS:      - None. Math:      - Describing Patterns due Friday Science:      - Explain the block demonstration due Friday

Monday, August 31

Welcome back! We had a great first week of school and hope that the transition to 8th grade has gone well for you.  Homework: LA:      - Summer Reading on Google Classroom due Wed. 9/2     - Book Recommendation due Thursday 9/3     - Reading Log #1 due Thursday 9/10 SS:     - None. Math:     - Finish "Introducing Functions" Science:    - None. 

Summer Reading

Parents should have received a letter regarding summer reading expectations. Please see below if you did not. Students can also find this assignment in Google Classroom.  Summer Reading 2015 Dear Parents & Guardians, Thank you for your dedication to your child’s education over the past school year.  It has been a pleasure to be part of their learning, and we look forward to an awesome 8th grade year! We would like to share our suggestions for summer reading.  It is important for adolescents to maintain a light routine of reading, as numerous studies have shown that reading over the summer prevents “summer reading loss.” Reading a handful of books over the summer can have a significant impact on the success of middle school students. Students will be asked to read 3+ books at their reading level. At least 1 of these choices should be in the historical fiction genre and 1 should be informational (nonfiction) text.  Students can use the log on the back of this page to kee

Monday, June 8

Announcements: Birthday Celebration tomorrow - remember your food and drink if you signed up :) Reminder: Field trip to Kill Kare on Wednesday. Mr. Peterson and I will NOT be here Thursday afternoon this week. Homework:  LA:             - None.  SS:            - None.  Math:         -Problem 4.1 on pages 50-51 due Tuesday. Science:         - None. 

Monday, June 1

Announcements: Reminder: Field trip to Echo and Spirit of Ethan Allen on Friday, June 5. Remember a lunch if you did not sign up for one from the cafeteria. Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:             - Instagram Mini-Project due Tuesday 6/2 SS:            - City-State Poster due Tuesday 6/2 Math:         -None. Science:         - None. 

Thursday, May 8

Announcements: Please return signed permission slips for Echo/Ethan Allen and Kill Kare A.S.A.P. (BOTH SIDES) Please discuss, sign, and return student  enrichment course selections  by Monday, June 1. Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Literature circle reading and job. Journal with 13 jobs due Tuesday 6/2                 Peak    205-221                 Schooled     171-188                 Monster     263-271                 Zachary Beaver    192-207                 Waiting for Normal       240-263                 Small as an Elephant    237-253          - Instagram Mini-Project due Tuesday 6/2 SS:             - ThinkCerca due Friday 5/29           - City-State Poster due Monday 6/1 Math:         - Math Mates 3.1 due Friday 5/29        - Unit Rates Sheet Lesson 1(7.1) due Monday 6/1 Science:         - Cloning project due Friday 5/29         - Cur

Tuesday, May 26

Announcements: Please return signed permission slips for Echo/Ethan Allen and Kill Kare A.S.A.P. Please discuss, sign, and return student  enrichment course selections  by Monday, June 1. Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak    173-191                 Schooled     145-156                 Monster     233-248                 Zachary Beaver    161-175                 Waiting for Normal       188-214                 Small as an Elephant    180-205          - Character Cell Phone Activity due Wed. 5/27 SS:             - ThinkCerca due Friday 5/29 Math:         - Math Mates 3.1 due Friday 5/29 Science:         - Cloning project due Friday 5/29         - Current Events #4 due Friday 5/29

Thursday, May 21

Announcements: Please return signed permission slips for Echo/Ethan Allen and Kill Kare A.S.A.P. Please discuss, sign, and return student enrichment course selections by Monday, June 1. Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak    151-172                 Schooled     133-144                 Monster     219-233                 Zachary Beaver    150-160                 Waiting for Normal       171-187                 Small as an Elephant    158-179         - Character Cell Phone Activity due Wed. 5/27 SS:             - Trojan War Project due Tuesday 5/26.  Math:         - Math Mates 3.1 due Friday 5/29 Science:         - Cloning project due Friday 5/29         - Current Events #4 due Friday 5/29 Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, May 20

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak    136-150                 Schooled     120-132                 Monster     201-219                 Zachary Beaver    132-149                 Waiting for Normal       148-170                 Small as an Elephant    138-157         -  Characters and Conflict due Thursday 5/26  SS:            -  ThinkCerca due Thursday.            - Trojan War Project due Tuesday 5/26.  Math:         - Math Mates 2.8 due Thursday. Science:         - None. 

Tuesday, May 19

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak    122-135                 Schooled     96-119                 Monster     174-200                 Zachary Beaver    117- break on 132                 Waiting for Normal       132- break on 148                 Small as an Elephant    117- break on 138         -  Characters and Conflict due Thursday 5/26  SS:            - Junior Scholastic due Wednesday           -  ThinkCerca due Thursday.            - Trojan War Project due Tuesday 5/26.  Math:         - Math Mates 2.8 due Thursday. Science:         - Bikini Bottom Genetics 

Monday, May 18

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            -PLEASE bring in a gallon Ziploc bag to keep your literature circle materials in.         - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak     107-121                 Schooled   78-95                 Monster     152-173                 Zachary Beaver   99-116                 Waiting for Normal      112-131                 Small as an Elephant   94-116          SS:            - None.  Math:         - Finish data table for problem 3.1 on page 34. Science:         - Simple Genetics Practice Problems.

Friday, May 15

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            -PLEASE bring in a gallon Ziploc bag to keep your literature circle materials in.         - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak     93-106                 Schooled   64-77                 Monster     117-151                 Zachary Beaver   84-98                 Waiting for Normal      83-111                 Small as an Elephant    73-break on 94         -  Setting Activity and R.A.C.E. paragraph due Monday.  SS:            - None.  Math:         - Percent conversion worksheet due Monday. Science:         - None.

Thursday, May 14

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            -PLEASE bring in a gallon Ziploc bag to keep your literature circle materials in.         - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak     77-92                 Schooled     50-63                 Monster     89-116                 Zachary Beaver    75-83                 Waiting for Normal       61-82                 Small as an Elephant    56-72         - Setting Activity and R.A.C.E. paragraph due Monday.  SS:            - None.  Math:         - Math Mates 2.7 due Friday. Science:         - Science current events #3 due Friday.

Tuesday, May 12

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            -PLEASE bring in a gallon Ziploc bag to keep your literature circle materials in.         - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak     26-51                 Schooled     18-32                 Monster     28-58                 Zachary Beaver     26-52                 Waiting for Normal       20-42                 Small as an Elephant     20-40 SS:            - The Iliad play Thursday.  Math:         - Math Mates 2.7 due Friday. Science:         - "An Inventory of My Traits" due tomorrow         - Science current events #3 due Friday.

Monday, May 11

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            -PLEASE bring in a gallon Ziploc bag to keep your literature circle materials in.         - Literature circle reading and job                 Peak     1-25                 Schooled     3-17                 Monster     1-28 (Jose)                 Zachary Beaver     3-25                 Waiting for Normal       1-19                 Small as an Elephant     1-19 SS:            - None.  Math:         - Converting percents, decimals, and fractions due tomorrow         - ACE Problems 1 & 2 on page 24         - Math Mates 2.7 due Friday. Science:         - Traits worksheet due tomorrow         - Science current events #3 due Friday.

Thursday, May 7

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - None. SS:            - Ancient Greece Government quiz Friday. Complete study guide and study it! Math:         - Ratio and Lacrosse problems due tomorrow.         - Math Mates 2.6 due Friday. Science:         - Science current events #2 due Friday.

Wednesday, May 6

Announcements: Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:            - Reading journal due Thursday 5/7                      - Part 1: 60 pages and 12 bullet points                      - Part 2: choice from literature circle jobs (choose a difference choice than last week) SS:            - Democracy in Athens notes (graphic organizer) due Thursday.            - Ancient Greece Government quiz Friday.  Math:         - Math Mates 2.6 due Friday. Science:         - Science current events #2 due Friday.

Tuesday, May 5

Announcements: SBAC testing: 4/30, 5/1, 5/4, and 5/5 Mr. Peterson and I will be here Thursday afternoons until 4:30 if you want extra help with homework. Homework:  LA:           - Lesson 9 quizzes Wednesday 5/6  --Lesson 9 Word Activity due Wed.         - Reading journal due Thursday 5/7                      - Part 1: 60 pages and 12 bullet points                      - Part 2: choice from literature circle jobs (choose a difference choice than last week) SS:            - Democracy in Athens notes (graphic organizer) due Thursday.            - Ancient Greece Government quiz Friday.  Math:         - ACE Problems 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 on pages 10-11         - Math Mates 2.6 due Friday. Science:         - Science current events #2 due Friday.