English/Literature 7

English--
We finished making our "comma rules" posters in all hours except 6th. We are working on figuring out how to appropriately use commas, and we are finding there are an overwhelming amount of rules! The students will be teaching each other these rules starting next week.
Friday, Feb. 1st - elements of figurative language quiz


Literature--
We finished our first short story, "School Spirit," by Jerry Spinelli.
We practiced relating to the experiences of our main character, Arnold. We put ourselves in his shoes and discussed what we would do/feel is a similar circumstance. We will begin to break the short story down into the different elements of plot before beginning our next short story: "A Brief Moment in the Life of Angus Bethune."

Algebra

Finish chapter 6 test.

7th grade

Lesson 6-5, pages 260-261. Problems 15-36 and 40-44.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-2, pages 264-265. Problems 10-32 and 34-40.

Science 7

Mineral Test ---MONDAY!

Applied Math

Lesson 41 - Ratio

8th grade - graded tests were handed back and time was given to make correction and resubmit (if necessary)

7th Grade - Tests were completed

Assignment: Problem Set 41 - odds

Social Studies 8

Quiz on Chapter 2, Section 4 today. Grade sheets for 3rd quarter were posted so students would know what work (if any) they were missing. Time was given in class today for students to complete and turn in missing work.
Assignment: Section 5 p. 58 - Read and take notes. Begin studying for the Chapter 2 test on Monday (February 4)

French 7th Grade

FRENCH CLASSES FOR SEM 2 WILL START ON MONDAY JAN 28. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND SOME TYPE OF WRITING TOOL. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR SUPPLIES WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. THIS MEANS ALL PAPERS THAT ARE HANDED OUT DURING THE 18 WEEK COURSE. I DON'T LIKE THEM GOING TO THEIR LOCKER AFTER THE BELL RINGS. SEE YOU IN FRENCH!!! MADAME COE

Applied Math

Test 8 today. Extra credit was available. No assignment.

Social Studies 8

Assignment: Section 4 (p.57) #1-4

Review the following for a quiz tomorrow:

• Protestant Reformation
• Huguenots
• Spain and England's War - the Spanish Armada
• Northwest Passage
• Explorers in North America
• charters
• French settlements in North America

French 7th Grade

FRENCH CLASSES FOR SEM 2 WILL START ON MONDAY JAN 28. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND SOME TYPE OF WRITING TOOL. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR SUPPLIES WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. THIS MEANS ALL PAPERS THAT ARE HANDED OUT DURING THE 18 WEEK COURSE. I DON'T LIKE THEM GOING TO THEIR LOCKER AFTER THE BELL RINGS. SEE YOU IN FRENCH!!! MADAME COE

Science 7

Assignment to be completed by tomorrow is the Review and Reinforce Sheet on the Properties of Minerals.

Algebra

Lesson 6.3, pages 349-352. Problems 12-38 even and quiz 1 (1-15). Test on lessons 6.1 through 6.3 tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-3, Page 250 -251. Problems 15-42.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-1, pages 259-260. Problems 13-38.

Applied Math

Lesson 40 - Adding and Subtracting Deimal Numbers


Assignment - Test Review - due tomorrow


Test 8 - covering through Lesson 40 - tomorrow
extra credit will be available

Social Studies 8

Students started Chapter 2, Section 4 - The Race for Empires in America.

Assignment: Northwest Passage Map/Writing - due tomorrow



Coming Up

Wednesday, January 30 - Quiz on Chapter 2, Section 4

Monday, February 4 - Chapter 2 Test

French 7th Grade

FRENCH CLASSES FOR SEM 2 WILL START ON MONDAY JAN 28. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND SOME TYPE OF WRITING TOOL. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR SUPPLIES WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. THIS MEANS ALL PAPERS THAT ARE HANDED OUT DURING THE 18 WEEK COURSE. I DON'T LIKE THEM GOING TO THEIR LOCKER AFTER THE BELL RINGS. SEE YOU IN FRENCH!!! MADAME COE

Literature 8

A fond fairwell to my students from first semester...and a welcome to my new group entering on Monday.

Science 8

On Thursday we discussed building and using Taxonomic Keys. Make sure your "bug" taxonomic key is ready for Monday.

Applied Math

Students practiced basic facts in multiplication and division, and completed all late and/or missing assignments.

No assignment for the weekend.

Social Studies 8

Students worked in pairs to debate the treatment of Native Americans by Spanish Explorers.

No homework - have a great weekend!

French 7th Grade

FRENCH CLASSES FOR SEM 2 WILL START ON MONDAY JAN 28. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND SOME TYPE OF WRITING TOOL. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR SUPPLIES WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. THIS MEANS ALL PAPERS THAT ARE HANDED OUT DURING THE 18 WEEK COURSE. I DON'T LIKE THEM GOING TO THEIR LOCKER AFTER THE BELL RINGS. SEE YOU IN FRENCH!!! MADAME COE

Algebra

No homework, enjoy the extended weekend.

7th grade math

Page 577, lesson 6-1 problems 1-27 and lesson 6-2 problems 1-24.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 5 test. No homework, enjoy the extended weekend.

Science 7

Students completed the Mineral ID lab and were assigned the study guide for Properties of Minerals (Text pages 114-122)

Health 7

Last day of class for the semester. Students turned in books and received semester grades. Students who had health this semester will report to French beginning Monday, Jan. 28, 2008.

FRENCH 7TH GRADE

FRENCH CLASSES FOR SEM 2 WILL START ON MONDAY JAN 28. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND SOME TYPE OF WRITING TOOL. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR SUPPLIES WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES. THIS MEANS ALL PAPERS THAT ARE HANDED OUT DURING THE 18 WEEK COURSE. I DON'T LIKE THEM GOING TO THEIR LOCKER AFTER THE BELL RINGS. SEE YOU IN FRENCH!!! MADAME COE

Social Studies 7

Today we began the video The Young IndianaJones Chronicles along with a study guide to accompany the video to end Unit 5 on Anthropology and to introduce Unit 7 on History.

We will continue this video on Thursday, 24th of January.

Tech ed

Reviewed for final exam

Family and Consumer Education

Science 8

Today we completed notes on Chapter 1.2 discussing taxonomic levels.
Assignment: Identifying Alien Species packet (problems1-4)

7/8 Choir

We are beginning Solo and Ensemble rehearsals during half choir. All choir students are expected to bring homework/study materials to half choir (Day B) so that each student or performing group has the opportunity to prepare. Solo and Ensemble is on Saturday, April 5 and all choral students are strongly urged to participate. If a student chooses not to participate in the festival, he/she must at least learn a piece from the solo and ensemble required repertoire. Many students have already coordinated a small ensemble and have selected the piece they are performing. Other students are still waiting to pick a piece and that will be accomplished by the end of January. If a student is in both band and choir, there will be a schedule posted for rehearsals before or after school for students that are not in choir every day. On full choir days (Day A), we will be rehearsing music for our next concert on March 3 and our festival pieces. You will be receiving more information about PEMS' participation in WSMA Solo and Ensemble festival on Friday, April 4. This will be the first time that our Middle School choir has participated in the large ensemble portion of the festival which is very exciting. If you have any questions, please feel free to respond or call me at 495-7101,x2404.

Pre-Algebra

Students have a chapter five test tomorrow, 1/24.
Study!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Physical Education grades 7 and 8

Students should remember to have different clothes for activity at school for physical education class. Remind your son or daughter to use the locks that were issued to them to keep their clothes and personal items safe and to not share their combinations with their classmates.

English 8, EXED 4th hour

Book report and presentations due 1-24-08, Report is a minimum of a page double spaced, 12 font. Students have an outline

Drama Club

Drama Club begins after school February 4th at PES for grades 6-8.
Permission slips are available in the Middle/High School Office.
The production this year is GREASE.

Band

Reminder: WSMA Solo Ensemble sheets and money are due on Friday, February 1st. See Ms. W. if you have any questions!!!

Language Arts 8

Students are working on organizing an essay. Their outline will be due on Thursday and their rough draft will be due on Tuesday, January 29th.

Literature 7

Final test for literature students.

Tomorrow, students who were absent or need to finish the test will do so then. There will also be an end of the semester celebration, as the literature students will no longer be with me. They will be switching literature class with art class. :( I'm sad!

Health 8

Completed First Aid exam in class. Wrap up for the semester as students go to Spanish beginning Monday 1-28-07.

Science 7

Students participated in a Mineral Identification Lab. All lab activities were accomplished in class.

Social Studies 8

Students practiced outlining from their texts in groups. We discussed Spanish exploration of the southeast and southwest portions of the United States, Spanish treatment of Native Americans, and the role of the church in early Spanish settlements.

Assignment: p. 51 (Section 3 Assessment) #1-4

Applied Math

Students discussed finding and reading decimal numbers on a number line in their groups and compared findings.

Assignment: Problem Set 39 (p. 182) Even-numbered problems

Applied Math

Quizzes were handed back. We played our Decimal Place Value Game and practiced rounding decimal numbers.

Assignment: Problem Set 38 (p. 178) Odd-numbered problems (1,3,5,7,9,11, etc)

Social Studies 8

We started Social Studies with a quiz on Section 2. Then we began Section 3 - discussing the Spanish conquests in the New World.

No Assignment for today!

Applied Math

Today in Applied Math we had a Decimals Quiz. Our in class assignment (due at the end of the hour) was Problem Set 37 (odd-numbered problems).

Social Studies 8

Today in Social Studies we remembered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We also finished Section 2 in our books and reviewed for the quiz tomorrow.

In class assignment (due at end of hour): Section 2 Assessment and Graphic Organizer Chart.

Study for a QUIZ tomorrow!

Social Studies 8

Today in Social Studies we learned about more explorers to the new world. We discussed the findings of each explorer as well as the effects of the Columbian Exchange.


Assignment:
Mapping Voyages of European Explorers Project (Due Monday)



Reminders:
There will be a quiz on Tuesday - January 22