PEMS Homework

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-05-31T15:37:00.002-05:00

We finished up our Invertebrate chart today...and the test is tomorrow! Yes, they get to use the chart on the test! If your child was paying attention and copied down the information provided they should be fine. I suggested to read over pages 34 & 76 tonight as a quick review. I encouraged all students to leave their chart here unless they have to finish up the information. We will begin Vertebrates after the test tomorrow.

Health 8

2011-05-20T12:06:00.000-05:00

Adult care and CPR test on Monday, May 23.

Health 8

2011-05-10T15:19:00.002-05:00

Exercise plan is due on Wednesday. Don't forget your parent signature for verification.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-05-09T15:47:00.003-05:00

Science this week is all about seed plants. Last week we started a Seed Book Project. The students are reading about seed plants and sharing their knowledge in a book format. Guideline were passed out and I am providing work time all week. Some students will be pulled aside to complete mini labs: Flower Dissection and Seed Dissection to name a few.
The project is due by the end of class on Friday.

Health 8

2011-05-05T12:08:00.001-05:00

Study for Cardiovascular Health/Fitness Test on Friday.
study notes, handouts, pp. 78-102.

Health 7

2011-04-28T11:01:00.001-05:00

Complete drug presentation to family for Monday.

Health 8

2011-04-28T11:00:00.000-05:00

Bring gym shoes and wear comfortable clothing for Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-04-25T16:01:00.002-05:00

Welcome Back!
Today we reviewed plants and photosynthesis before focusing on Nonvascular Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts. A review assignment was assigned. Tomorrow we will be working on a Moss Observation lab. We will finish up the week with Vascular, Nonseed plants. Our test should be next week Tuesday/Wednesday.
A Review "A-Z" prefix quiz (EXTRA CREDIT) is scheduled for this Friday. If students have their copy of the prefix lists...they can be used on the quiz as notes.

Health 8

2011-04-25T13:17:00.003-05:00

Complete Cardiovascular Health wksht for Tuesday. (pp. 98-102)

Heart Health Essay due on Wednesday. Remember to use your heart health data sheet to write your essay. Your final draft must be in ink or typed.

Health 7

2011-04-13T14:18:00.000-05:00

Study for Communications Unit test on Thursday.

Health 8

2011-04-13T14:17:00.001-05:00

Many did not turn in study guides from last night's assignment, please complete and turn in on Thursday.

Health 8

2011-04-12T15:11:00.001-05:00

Complete study guides for pp. 78-84; 85-89 for Wednesday.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-04-11T11:26:00.004-05:00

This week in Science we will be finishing chapter 3. The test is scheduled for Wednesday. The last Prefix list "x-z" is due Friday, as well as the quiz. Today and Tuesday will be used as a review time. I am not planning any homework for over break! Define the key terms on page 68 for extra credit. Due Tuesday!!!

7th Grade Math

2011-04-07T15:13:00.001-05:00

Chapter 8 test form D. Show your work! Chapter 8 notes will be graded tomorrow. Chapter 8 test tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

2011-04-07T15:12:00.001-05:00

Chapter ten test form D. Show your work! Chapter ten notes will be graded tomorrow. Chapter ten test tomorrow.

Health 8

2011-04-07T13:05:00.000-05:00

Took test today. Read pp. 78-84 on the circulatory system.

Healt 7

2011-04-07T13:04:00.000-05:00

Complete How do you handle your Anger? for homework.

Health 8

2011-04-06T12:20:00.002-05:00

Test on Thursday covering pp. 12-19; 24-28 and the bones and muscles diagrams. Don't forget to use the web anatomy website for studying!!

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-04-04T15:28:00.002-05:00

I'm Back! I haven't been on because I had a student teacher start last week...things have been busy. This week we will finish the chapter on Protists and Fungi. The students did a wonderful job presenting their Protist Wanted Poster. Tonight they have a short ch. 3.2 review on Algal Blooms (pgs. 84-86) due Tuesday. We will be observing some live protists Tuesday-Wednesday and finishing up the week with Fungi. Remember the "U-V" prefix list is due this Friday as well as the quiz.

7th Grade Math

2011-04-04T15:18:00.000-05:00

Lesson 8-6, page 360. Problems 8-22 and 27-29. Quiz on Thursday and chapter test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

2011-04-04T15:14:00.001-05:00

Lesson 10-7, pages 503-504. Problems 12-31 and 34-48 evens. Quiz on Thursday, chapter test on Friday.

Health 8

2011-04-04T12:19:00.001-05:00

Complete study guide for pp. 24-28. Study your muscles and boones diagrams. Test on Thursday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-31T15:14:00.002-05:00

Page 583, lesson 8-4. Problems 1-12. Page 584, lesson 8-5, problems 2-24 evens.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-31T15:13:00.001-05:00

Page 642, lesson 10-6. Problems 1-30. Check solutions on even problems.

Health 7

2011-03-30T12:36:00.001-05:00

Complete the Back to Back activity sheet for Thursday.

Health 8

2011-03-30T12:35:00.001-05:00

Finish cutting out skeletal system for class on Thursday. Study for a possible pop quiz on the skeletal system.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-24T09:22:00.001-05:00

Students took their mid-chapter 8 test and quiz. No homework :)

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-24T09:20:00.001-05:00

Mid-chapter practice test on page 490. Problems 1-20. Lesson 10-3, page 641. Problems 1-10. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-23T14:47:00.001-05:00

Page 348, mid-chapter 8 practice. Problems 1-16. Page 583, problems 1-30. Quiz, test, and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-23T14:46:00.000-05:00

Page 641, lesson 10-4. Problems 1-30. Quiz, notes, and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-22T15:01:00.001-05:00

Study guide 8-3 worksheets. Do all problems. Quiz, notes, mid-chapter test on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-22T15:00:00.001-05:00

Lesson 10-4, pages 486-487. Problems 10-35. Quiz, notes, and mid-chapter test on Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-22T13:23:00.003-05:00

Well I missed the last two days...sorry.

Today we were learning about contagious diseases using the website http://www.diseasedectives.org and using microslide viewers.
The chapter 2 test is on FRIDAY! Prefix list R-S and Quiz Friday too.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-21T15:21:00.001-05:00

Lesson 10-3. Pages 480-481. Problems 7-19 and 24-29. Mid-chapter 10 test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-21T15:19:00.001-05:00

Lesson 8-3. Page 347, problems 5-8 and 10-14. Mid-chapter 8 test and quiz on Thursday.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-16T15:50:00.001-05:00

Today we took a few more notes on Bacteria and began reading an article on Immunity. Students need to finish reading and complete the crossword puzzle.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-15T15:45:00.003-05:00

Today we took notes on Viral Reproduction and uses. I assigned reading of pages 48-57 and a short review assignment as an introduction to Bacteria. The class had a great number of good questions today. :)

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-14T14:09:00.003-05:00

Introduced Disease Detective Science Project/Presentation.
Diseases were picked and time was spent in the computer lab for research.
No homework.
M-P Review Quiz on Friday.

Social Studies 8

2011-03-14T14:08:00.004-05:00

Discussed 9.3: American Culture
HW: Chapter 10, Section 1: Jacksonian Democracy due tomorrow

Applied Math 8

2011-03-14T14:08:00.002-05:00

Lesson 6-3: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
HW: p. 250 #15-34 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

2011-03-14T14:07:00.000-05:00

Lesson 74: Fractional/Decimal Part of a Number
HW: Complete the lesson

Health 7

2011-03-10T12:49:00.004-06:00

Test on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sheets on Friday.

Health 8

2011-03-10T12:49:00.002-06:00

Test on adult CPR tomorrow. Look at all red inserts and tan skill pages up to p. 89 in text.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-09T13:19:00.001-06:00

We played a Bingo Review game today. Definitions for extra credit were checked...STUDY tonight.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-08T15:20:00.002-06:00

Chapter test on Thursday. Review your notes. Define the key terms on page 34 for EXTRA CREDIT.

Applied Math 8

2011-03-08T10:09:00.002-06:00

6-1 Packet

Applied Math 7

2011-03-08T10:08:00.002-06:00

Lesson 72: Sequences, Funtions Part 1

Social Studies 8

2011-03-08T10:07:00.001-06:00

Mrs. Willems and Mrs. Hart came in to talk to students about 9th grade registration. The course selection sheets were distributed and Mrs. Willems and Mrs. Hart helped students to fill out the courses they would like to take next year. These sheets need a parent signature and need to be turned into the office by Thursday (March 10)

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-08T10:05:00.003-06:00

Discussed Bacteria - Section 2. We compared and contrasted the characteristics of viruses and bacteria and looked at the two different ways that bacteria can reproduce.
HW: Identifying Bacteria due tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-07T15:26:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-9, page 277. Problems 11-23 and 27-31. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-07T15:24:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-9, pages 302-3-3. Problesm 5-13 and 15-25. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-07T15:17:00.001-06:00

Some students had a "re-do" o the Taxonomic Key quiz. All students were given a review assignment for Chapter 1.4 (pages 30-33) which is due tomorrow. The chapter test is THURSDAY>>>STUDY!

Applied Math 8

2011-03-07T14:12:00.002-06:00

p. 577 (6-1) #1-27

Applied Math 7

2011-03-07T14:11:00.004-06:00

Lesson 71: Fraction-Decimal-Percent Equivalents

Social Studies 8

2011-03-07T14:11:00.002-06:00

Discussed "The Coming of War" and went over notes.
HW: Read "The War of 1812" (p. 284) and complete the notes.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-07T14:10:00.002-06:00

Chapter 2, Section 2: Bacteria. Study guide and terms due in class.

Applied Math 8

2011-03-04T08:38:00.004-06:00

Lesson 6-1: Estimating with Fractions
HW: p. 243 #11-38 due Monday

Applied Math 7

2011-03-04T08:38:00.002-06:00

Test 14 today. No homework.

Social Studies 8

2011-03-04T08:37:00.005-06:00

Discussed the Louisiana Purchase.
HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 3: The Coming of War (p. 278) and complete the notes. Due Monday.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-04T08:37:00.002-06:00

O Prefix Quiz.
P list and quiz next Friday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-03T15:05:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-8, pages 272-273. Problems 8-27 and 33-38.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-03T15:04:00.000-06:00

Lesson 6-8, pages 298-299. Problems 6-14 and 16-20.

Applied Math 8

2011-03-03T10:47:00.003-06:00

Chapter 5 Test today. No homework.

Applied Math 7

2011-03-03T10:47:00.002-06:00

Review for Test 14

Social Studies 8

2011-03-03T10:45:00.003-06:00

Discussed Chapter 8, Section 1: Jefferson Becomes President. Highlights of the discussion included the election of 1800 which resulted in the 12th Amendment and the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison and the power of judicial review.
HW: Read Chapter 8, Section 2: The Louisiana Purchase and complete the notes AND map. This is due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-03T10:44:00.003-06:00

Virus Lab today. Ask your student how many viruses can fit on the head of a pin!
O prefix list due tomorrow.
O prefix quiz tomorrow.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-02T15:45:00.002-06:00

Our Taxomomic Key lab was finished up today. Students had time to work on a review assignment for Chapter 1.3: Domains and Kingdoms pages 26-29. The assignment is due at the start of class tomorrow.
Quiz on "O" prefix and chapter 1 Friday...Test the following week...most likely Wednesday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-02T15:08:00.002-06:00

6-6 Study guide worksheets-do all.
6-7 Study guide worksheets-do evens.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-02T15:07:00.000-06:00

Study guide 6-6/6-7 worksheets. Enrichment is extra-credit and due on Friday.

7th Grade Math

2011-03-01T13:16:00.002-06:00

Lesson 6-7, pages 269. Problems 11-32 and 34-40.

Pre-Algebra

2011-03-01T13:16:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-7, pages 293-394. Problems 7-28 and 30-37.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-03-01T13:01:00.000-06:00

We completed our taxonomic key activity.

Pizza Fundraiser

2011-03-01T10:24:00.003-06:00

Remember to be selling your pizzas! Order forms AND money are due next Thursday, March 10th. This fundraiser helps to pay for busses for field trips and other fun middle school activities, so it's important that everyone participates.

Applied Math 8

2011-03-01T10:22:00.006-06:00

Corrected additional practice for Lesson 5-8.
HW: 5-8 Packet due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

2011-03-01T10:22:00.002-06:00

Lesson 70: Area of a Parallelogram
Students worked independently in their groups.

Social Studies 8

2011-03-01T10:21:00.001-06:00

Finished notes/lecture on "Launching the Nation"
HW: Launching the Nation wksht. due tomorrow. Students should be able to complete with their notes, however, if notes are incomplete, students can find information in Chapter 7 (p.230) of their textbooks.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-03-01T10:20:00.001-06:00

Discussed Chapter 2, Section 1 - Viruses
HW: Virus Multiplication wksht. Due tomorrow.

Health 8

2011-02-28T15:16:00.000-06:00

Began First Aid and Safety today.
NO assignment.

Health 7

2011-02-28T15:15:00.000-06:00

Discussed influences to use drugs. NO assignment.

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-02-28T15:11:00.001-06:00

We corrected our classification assignment today. We also started a classification partner activity. We will finish tomorrow.
"O" prefix list due Friday!!!

Science 8: Stachowski

2011-02-23T16:49:00.002-06:00

Today we discussed Linneaus' classification system and the scientific naming system. a review sheet was started in class. It should be finished for homework.

Health 8

2011-02-22T13:13:00.001-06:00

Study for test on Wednesday:
pp. 78-89; 98-102 and all fitness notes sheets (should have had them in class today.)
Complete crossword for extra credit.

Applied Math 8

2011-02-21T08:18:00.004-06:00

Corrected Lesson 5-7
Assignment - p. 576 (5-7) #1-28 - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

2011-02-21T08:18:00.002-06:00

Finished up Lesson 67 from Friday and began Lesson 68.
HW: Complete Lesson 68 - due tomorrow

Social Studies 8

2011-02-21T08:17:00.003-06:00

Discussed / went over "Outlining the Constitution" assignment and then submitted it.
Today's assignment: "Congress at Work" - due tomorrow. Remember, the Constitution can be found on p. 188 of your textbook.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-02-21T08:16:00.003-06:00

Chapter 1, Section 4 -The Origin of Life - study guide due in class.
"O" Prefix lists out today - the O Quiz will be NEXT Friday ( March 4)

7th Grade Math

2011-02-17T15:01:00.002-06:00

Lesson 6-5, pages 260-261. Problems 15-36 and 38-44.

Pre-Algebra

2011-02-17T15:01:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-4, pages 274-275. Problems 10-41.

Applied Math 8

2011-02-17T07:13:00.004-06:00

Corrected Additional Practice for Lesson 5-6.
HW: 5-6 packet due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

2011-02-17T07:13:00.002-06:00

Lesson 66: Subtracting Mixed Measures

Social Studies 8

2011-02-17T07:12:00.002-06:00

Background on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.
HW: Constitution Vocabulary due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-02-17T07:11:00.003-06:00

Discuss/Review of Section 3. Chapter 1 test is currently scheduled for next Wednesday, February 23.
Classification Lab. This is an independent lab which allows students an opportunity to apply their classification skills AND work on reading and following written directions.
Lab is due in class today.
N prefix list is due and N Quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

2011-02-16T15:02:00.001-06:00

Page 577-578. Lesson 6-3, problems 2-24 even. Lesson 6-4, problems 2-32 evens.

Pre-Algebra

2011-02-16T15:00:00.001-06:00

Page 629-630. Lesson 6-1, problems 1-10. Lesson 6-2, problems 1-6. Lesson 6-3, problems 1-6.

Social Studies 8

2011-02-16T08:16:00.008-06:00

Major Battles of the Revolution assignment due today.
American Revolution Test. Notes allowed if brought to class.
No homework.

Applied Math 8

2011-02-16T08:16:00.007-06:00

Corrected Lesson 5-6.
HW: p 576 (5-6) #1-40 due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

2011-02-16T08:16:00.005-06:00

Test 13.

Science 8 - Francoeur

2011-02-16T08:15:00.003-06:00

Reviewed Sections 1-2 and the 8 levels of classification.
Students read Section 3 (Domains and Kingdoms) and completed a study guide - due in class.

7th Grade Math

2011-02-14T15:06:00.001-06:00

Lesson 6-3, pages 250-251. Problems 15-42. Test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

2011-02-14T15:05:00.000-06:00

Lesson 6-2, pages 264-265. Problems 10-32 and 34-50. Test on Friday.