Literature 8

We continued the movie...no homework.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter two test today. No homework.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

page 570, Lesson 3-2. Problems 1-22. Study guide intervention packet. Do the evens. Word problems is extra credit.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 part 2. Pages 149-152. Problems 44, 46-56, 61-63, 65, 70, 75, 82-85, and quiz 1 problems 1-10.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Students turned in Lesson 3-1, #'s 11-34 and 37-40

Due for MONDAY is Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32 and 34-38.

Science 7

Students finished up their Weather Factors tests today.

No Homework, unless you have missing work to turn in.

Enjoy the break...make good choices :)

Science 8

Turn in cell assignment.
Quiz on cell structure and function.
Osmosis/Diffusion survey.

No homework...enjoy your break!

Literature 8

We began watching "And Then There Were None" today...no homework.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals. Remember, the map test is on MONDAY and you need to know which countries go with which capitals *hint, hint!
Students presented their posters about the European country of their choice today.
Assignment: STUDY FOR MAP TEST. Even if you are absent on Monday, the first day you get back you will have to take the test, so study!

Applied Math 7

Test 5. No Homework.

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 1-8: The Metric System
Assignment: 1-8 Packet (due Monday)

Science 7

Students took their test today on Weather Factors

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Lesson 3-1, Integers and Absolute Values. Page 108, Problems 11-34 and 37-40

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 2 Review, pages 108-110. Problems 10-63 even. Test and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32/34-38. Quiz tomorrow on chapter 2.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 Part 1, pages 148-149. Problems 10-42 even.

Health 7

Completed test in class. Read pp. 114-118 for homework.

Health 8

Finish worksheet from www.mypyramid.gov if you did not finish in class.

Science 8

We reviewed for the cell structure & function quiz tomorrow. A cell function assignment was given with some time allowed to work on it.

Literature 8

With our book finished...we took the test. I reviewed with the class first & answered any questions. All late/missing work from this story is due on Wednesday. We will be watching the movie tomorrow.

Health 7

Test on Tuesday on pp. 159-165; 216-224 and the male and female reproductive diagrams.

Health 8

Took notes on nutrients and read about the beginning of the digestive processes. In compueter lab on Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-9, pages 106-107. Problems 13-41 and 44-50. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Wednesday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-1, page 103. Problems 11-34 and 37-40. Quiz 2 for chapter 2 and notes on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 3.2, pages 142-143. Problems 14-52 even, 58, 59, 62-64, 66-69, 70, 75, 80,82.

Science 7

Friday we used as a catch up day or an opportunity to make a wind sock. With so many kids out, it was a great chance for many to get caught up. Please keep working hard to turn in any/all missing work. You need to turn them in by 11/5 - next week Thursday!

Today was a review day in class. We have our test TOMORROW!! Make sure to study hard tonight! I will be collecting notebooks on Wednesday, so make sure all 8 entries are included.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Due for today were the notes for Chapter 2, Lessons 6 and 7. Because many kids were out last week during our test, today, most finished up/began the test.
No homework. Remember to turn in ALL missing work (either from being absent or other reasons) by Thursday 11/5 (next week Thursday).

Science 8

Catch-up day. Many students are working on completing their cell structure flashcards. There will be a cell quiz on Wednesday.

All absent students should try to use these few days off this week to get caught up...I am glad to see many have returned.

Literature 8

We have finished the book...study for the test. You will be allowed to use your character chart.

Pre-Algebra

Students took fraction test. No homework :).

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students finished chapter two test. No homework ;).

Algebra

Lesson 3.1, page 135. Problems 14-40 even, 42-46, 50, 51, 56-60, 65, 70, 75.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we reviewed the rules for telling time in Spanish. We practiced telling time using a wooden clock with movable hands (teaching aid).

Science 8

F & G prefix list due today and they had the quiz. No new prefix list was given for next week because it is only three days long.

We corrected our review assignment due today. Any extra time was used to work on Flash cards. No Homework!

Literature 8

We finished reading the story today. Make sure you finish answering your study questions. To find out the why & who, we will read the prologue and Manuscript on Monday. If you want to read ahead...go ahead.

Science 8

Today we discussed the composition of living things: Organic and Inorganic Compounds. The students also began a partner Cell Structure Flash Card review. Each team will produce cards to study the structures of a typical plant/animal cell.
Reminders:
F & G prefix list is due tomorrow
F & G Quiz tomorrow
Review Packet due tomorrow.

Literature 8

No class today..last WKCE testing day. Remember to finish reading chapter 14 for Friday and the vocabulary assignment for ch. 12-13 is also due.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals.
Introduction of Europe poster project and selection of countries.
Peninsula Maps were due today, and Europe maps were checked for completion and an effort grade.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 23: Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Assignment: Complete Lesson 23

Applied Math 8

No class today - last day of WKCE tests.
1-6 packet is due tomorrow.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

After 10 minutes of study time, students took their quiz on the "family" vocabulary. Then we worked on page 66 in the textbook. For the next several days we will be spending class time learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-8, pages 100-101. Problems 15-42. Will have a test on lesson 2-6 and 2-7 on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students worked on chapter 2 pretest. Test and notes are tomorrow.

Algebra

Students took chapter 2 test. Will have time to finish tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Review and discussion of physical features and important countries in Europe. We also learned how to pronounce the capitals.
Assignment: Complete the Peninsula Map assignment - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 22: Prime and Composite Numbers/Prime Factorization
Assignment: Complete Lesson 22

Applied Math 8

Assignment: 1-6 Packet

Science 8

Microscope Quiz today. Hope you did well!
The review packet assigned yesterday is due on Friday...keep working at it!

Literature 8

We read chapter 14...please finish on your own. A vocabulary assignment was given for chapters 12-13. This is due on Friday. We will not have class on Thursday due to WKCE testing!

Science 7

Different classes are at different points, so today's activities could vary.
Students handed in Heat Transfer GRS 2.2 (some classes corrected today and made corrections other classes worked on corrections), Read and Complete Key Terms and Concepts for Chapter 2, Section 3 - Winds for Wednesday (some classes completed this, and we discussed the chapter), some classes began the Winds GRS 2.3 that will be due on Thursday.
Chapter 2 Part I Test on Tuesday 10/27/09! It will cover 2.1-2.3

7th grade math (Moran)

Assignment due tomorrow : Lesson 2-8, pg 94. Problems 7-13 and 15-24.
Chapter Two Test Thursday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the "family vocabulary." The quiz will be tomorrow (Wednesday). Later this week we will start learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Social Studies 8

Students got back their South America Projects and South America Map Tests today. There is a list on the board of students who will need to make up their map tests due to an absence as well as missing South America projects.
Students viewed a video that highlighted the physical goegraphy of Europe as well as famous landmarks. A study guide was completed and handed in before leaving.
Assignment: STUDY for the Europe map test (November 2)

Applied Math 7

Lesson 21: Solving Equations
Assignment: Complete Lesson 21

Applied Math 8

No class today - WKCE tests

Health 7

Read pp. 159-165 for homework.

Science 8

Today we had a special Red Ribbon Assembly during 4th hour. So not to through off my other classes...I used today as a well needed re-grouping day. The students participated in a review activity to reinforce what we have been studying: Cell, Microscopes and the Cell Theory.

The Microscope quiz will occur on Wednesday!

Literature 8

We read chapter 13 today...make sure your study questions are complete and your character chart too!

Social Studies 8

Due to the large number of students out sick on Friday, today was a catch-up/make-up day. Students who were gone on Friday were able to take their map tests. All students were given time to complete the labeling of their Europe maps.
*No 4th Hour today - Red Ribbon Presentation

Applied Math 7

Test 4 today. No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-6: Algebra - Properties
Assignment: p. 32 #4-30

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Family trees were collected. Students had 10 minutes to study family vocabulary. Practice quiz on family vocabulary. We read pages 62-65 in textbook. QUIZ on family vocabulary on Wednesday, October 21st.

Science 8

The prefix list "E" was due today...and they took the quiz. A new list "F & G" was passed out. All classes finished a microscope lab...a quiz on the parts and functions is scheduled for Monday...STUDY! All cell packets should be completed today as well.

Literature 8

We corrected our vocabulary assignment due today and read Chapter 12. All study questions will be corrected this weekend (this is a participation grade as we answer/discuss them as we read).

Have a good weekend.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-7, pages 94-95. Problems 11-33 and 35-40. Check your answers for the evens 12-30. Fraction test next Wednesday, 10/21.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Chapter 2 Review, pages 96-98. Problems 9-30. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Algebra

Chapter 2 Review on pages 122-124. Problems 2-52 even, odds are extra-credit. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Social Studies 8

South America Map Test today.
Assignment: Label the physical and political maps of Europe. List the capitals for all the coutries. The Map Test on Europe will be November 2.

*Students who do not complete the assignment in class will have time in class on Monday except for 4th hour. We will not have 4th hour Social Studies on Monday due to the Red Ribbon assembly.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts.
Assignment: Test 4 Review.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Test. No homework.

Social Studies 8

No 3rd or 4th Hour today - WKCE tests
7th and 8th hours had time to study for tomorrow's South America Map Test

Applied Math 7

No class today - WKCE tests

Applied Math 8

No class today -WKCE tests

Health 8

First Aid test in class on Friday.

Health 7

Read over notes sheets on tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana for test tomorrow.
Human Growth and Development permission slips went home today. They must be brought back by Monday, October 19.

Science 7

Hours 1, 2, and 4 did not meet today because of WKCE testing. All hours should have the Key Terms and Concepts completed in their notebooks for Friday. 7th hour students will also have completed the section assessment at the end of 2.2, Heat Transfer on page 45.
* We will not test our flying contraptions tomorrow, since it is forecast to rain :( We will reschedule for next week.

7th grade math (Moran)

Due to WKCE testing, we did not meet today. For tomorrow, please have completed Lesson 2-6, on page 83. Problems 7-13 and 16-19. This was assigned on Wednesday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the expectations for the Family Tree in Spanish which is due tomorrow. (It should be entitled "Mi Familia." ) We practiced pronouncing the family vocabulary and the adjectives we have learned so far. We covered pages 56 - 61 in the textbook. We played a vocabulary game.

Science 8

3rd and 4th hours did not have class due to WKCE testing. Remember to have your cell packet finished by Friday. Your prefix list E is due tomorrow and study for the quiz!

7th and 8th hours are finishing the Microscope lab and will correct their cell packet.

Literature 8

No class today due to WKCE testing.

Remember that your chapter study questions are being checked on Friday (1-11).

A vocabulary assignment for chapters 10-11 is due also.

WKCE TESTING TOMORROW

GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP AND EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST.
MATH PORTION TOMORROW, BRING YOUR CALCULATOR!

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-6, page 620. Problems 1-28.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 2-8, pages 94-95. Problems 7-13 and 15-24.

Algebra

Lesson 2.8, Pt 2. Pages 118-120. Problems 28-30, 33, 34, 40, 45-48, 50, 55 and Quiz 3, 1-21.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 20: Perimeter, Part 1
Assignment: Complete Lesson 20

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Review
p. 28 #2-20
Mid-Chapter test on Friday

Science 8

All Microscope study packets should be turned in today. 7th and 8th hours are finishing a microscope lab while 3rd and 4th hours just started it today.
WKCE testing tomorrow during 1-4th hours.
All Cell packet work should be finished no later than Friday...at the start of class! The "E" prefix list is due & the quiz is on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Middle School Computer Lab for students to finish, print, and submit their South America projects.
If you have been absent, or if your project is not completed, it is your responsibility to schedule a time when you can go the IMC to finish, or finish at home.
Remember to study for the South America Map test which is on Friday - spelling counts!

7th grade math (Moran)

Assignment due for Friday 10/16/09: Lesson 2-6, page 83-84. Problems 7-13 and 16-19. Remember to complete new terms in notebook!

Science 7

Read Chapter 2, section 2 (2.2) Heat Transfer. Complete Key Concepts and Terms in notebook for Friday 10/16/09. Please remember to write out the concepts and answer in complete sentences.

Literature 8

Chapter 10 was discussed. We read chapter 11 today in class. No class tomorrow due to WKCE testing schedule. Vocabulary assignment given.

Reminders:

Study questions for chapters 1-11 should be complete. I am checking chapters 6-11 for a participation grade on Friday.

Vocabulary review from chapter 10-11 was assigned...due on Friday.

A chapter 11 extra credit assignment was given...due on Friday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We read the sentences that students wrote about family members. We practiced pronouncing the family vocabulary as well as the adjectives found on pages 48 and 49. Assignment due on Friday: Make a family tree using the large sheet of paper given to each student. It is recommended that each student do a rough draft before doing the final copy.

Health 7

Students learned about importance of reading an over the counter drug label. Students practiced finding information on the labels of different OTC products.

Health 8

Students practiced controlling bleeding and splinting in class today.
First Aid quiz on Friday.

Science 8

Some classes missed today due to WKCE testing...3rd and 4th hours: finish the microscope and cell packets.

7th and 8th hours...corrected microscope packet and got the cell packet. Microscope lab today!

Literature 8

No class today due to WKCE testing...read chapter 10 and do study questions.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we learned the vocabulary for the family members. Assignment: Make up 3 sentences for each of the following persons using "madre," "padre," "hermana," "hermano," "tio," "abuela," and "abuelo." (Students may substitute a different family member if needed.)

Social Studies 8

No 3rd or 4th hours today due to WKCE testing. Your projects are due at the end of the hour tomorrow.
7th and 8th hours had the full period to work on their projects.

Applied Math 7

No class today - WKCE testing. Monday's assignment is due tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

No class today - WKCE Testing. Monday's assignment is due tomorrow.