Science 7

Students took part in a Rock Identification lab today! There was no assignment.

Applied Math

Test 9 today.
Extra Credit was available.

Social Studies 8

We watched an A&E Biography about Pocahontas. Students were to complete a study guide while watching the video. Study Guides were due at the end of the hour. Participation points will be received by students who followed the directions to complete and turn in the study guide.

7th Grade English/Literature

English - We had to finish our introduction to MLA citation and plagiarism with what little time we had left. It was fast and furious, but the students should be feeling a little more comfortable with these skills as we head into the library tomorrow for the beginning of our research paper unit. *Note: We did lose 5th hour to an honor roll assembly, so these students may not be as familiar with these skills. I will work with the IMC staff to catch them up the best we can.

Literature - The students read a short story by Gary Soto titled, "Broken Chain." We briefly discussed Gary Soto and his rationale for writing short stories that highlight the hispanic culture. Tomorrow we will begin to look into the main character, Alfonso, and how Soto utilized characterization to provide us with information about him.

I strongly encourage students to utilize their time wisely in literature class. I have many students who are not using the time I give them to read or work on an assignment. It is far too early in the quarter to fall behind!

Language Arts: Week of 2/11-2/15

This week students received their Vocabulary Packet 12. This is due Wednesday with a vocabulary quiz on Thursday. On Monday, students finished their comma rules and editing techniques. They will be editing a peer's paper on Tuesday. Wednesday, we will be in the lab making our final corrections and turning in our final essays. We will be starting our Iditarod unit on Thursday with a novel titled Black Star, Bright Dawn.

Algebra

Lesson 7.3, Part 2. Pages 414-416, problems 9-43 odd and 57-71 odd.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-7, page 269 problems 11-32 and 34-44. Chapter 6 test and quiz on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Reviewed congruent polygons. Homework: 6-5 worksheets and story problems. Enrichment worksheet is extra-credit. Chapter 6 mid-chapter test and quiz tomorrow. Note check on lessons 6-1 through 6-5 tomorrow.

Science 8

Chapter 1 test today. I hope you did well!!!!

Applied Math

Lesson 45: Multiplying Decimal Numbers

After practice with multiplying decimal numbers students were given back pop quizzes from Friday. Students were given the option to correct missed problems for half credit (half a point for each problem corrected). Students were also given the test review for Test 9 tomorrow and were encouraged not only to work through all the problems, but to write themselves notes about how they solved the problems, since review questions and test questions are very similar. Students will be allowed to use the test review and any notes they wrote themselves about the review on the test tomorrow.

Assignment: Study for Test 9 (all lessons through Lesson 45) and complete Test Review for use on the test tomorrow.

Literature 8

Today we were introduced to the author of The Pigman. We discussed the setting and main characters as well. Each student was to make a "Best Friend's Qualities" poster.

Social Studies 8

We continued learning and taking notes about the Southern Colonies, including Virginia.
Today's Assignment: Read p. 75-77

Social Studies 7

Student open note history quizzes will be corrected and discussed today. Topics for the research project will also be discussed. Topics will be chosen shortly with initial research taking place later this week.

Science 7

Students completed the video, Asbestos. Each was required to write a paragraph explaining what they learned from the video. A rock identification lab will be held tomorrow.

Social Studies 7

Students took a open note quiz on the History readings.

Science 7

Today students turned in the Study Guide for Classifying Rocks. We discussed and viewed a video about the mineral asbestos.

Algebra

Lesson 7.3, pages 414-416, problems 8-44 even, 48, and quiz 1, problems 1-10. Quiz on Monday, February 11th.

7th grade math

Lesson 6-5, page 266, problems 8-20 and 23-29.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-Chapter practice test, page 284. Problems 1-10 and page 630, lesson 6-4, problems 1-6 and lesson 6-5, problems 107. Test, quiz and notes on Tuesday, February 12th.

Applied Math

Pop Quiz today!
Practiced basic facts of multiplication and division.
Work time was given to complete and submit late/missing assignments.

No Assignment for the weekend.


The Math Test has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 12.

Social Studies 8

Students started reading and outlining Chapter 3 (The English Colonies), Section 1: The Southern Colonies.

Tests will be handed back on Monday.
No Assignment for the weekend.

Literature 8

Corrected our Questions from the Lemon Brown story. Discussed the start of The Pigman. Books were passed out today.
Assignment: Complete a school and parent opinion sheet.

Science 8

Welcome back...I hope you enjoyed the two unexpected snow days this week. As a result the Chapter 1 test has been moved to Monday. We reviewed in class and had time for defining the vocabulary to help you study. Remember all other extra credit is due on Monday as well.

Algebra

Went over the substitution method on solving linear systems. Students were able to find the order pair that satisfied both linear equations. Homework is Extra Practice 7.1 Worksheet, problems 7-18.

Applied Math

Lesson 44: Proportions
We reviewed ratios and how they are related to proportions - 2 ratios connected by an equals sign. Practice problems were completed in class.
Assignment: p. 204 Problem Set 44 - odds

Social Studies 8

In honor of Super Tuesday, we spent today reviewing the candidates and their stands on issues.

French 7

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

Language Arts

In language arts, students have been working on an essay following the writing process. They are currently on the revision process and revised their essays today. For the remainder of the week we will be learning and practicing editing techniques. On Friday, students will edit one another's papers. Monday will be their final day in the computer lab to make corrections and turn in their final copies.

Science 7

Mineral Tests were returned today. Students not happy with their grade were encouraged to do a project in order improve their grade.

Chapter 5-Rocks was introduced and a SG for Section 5.1, Classifying Rocks was assigned for Wednesday.

Science 8

Discussed our classification lab activities.
Completed chapter 1 with notes from 1.4 (pages 30-33)
Assignment is to complete the section review worksheet.

Remember that you have a test on Chapter 1 this Friday!
All extra credit is due by Friday too.

Literature 8

We listened to The Treasure of Lemon Brown (pgs. 93-101) and discussed generation gaps.
Complete the "generation gap" review and questions a-e found on page 103 of your Lit. textbook

7th Grade Math

Students took Mid-Chapter 6 test and quiz today. No homework :).

Pre-Algebra

Students learned about congruent polygons. Homework is Lesson 6-5, pages 281-282. Problems 9-23 and 25-30. Mid-Chapter 6 test and quiz is on Friday. Notes are due on Friday.

Science 7

Students completed a Mineral Test today in class.

Algebra

Lesson 7.2, pages 408-410. Problems 18-44 even and 58-63 all.

English/Literature 7

In literature class (periods 3 & 4) students finished either "A Brief Moment in the Life of Angus Bethune" or a fictional short story of their choice. The students began working on an elements of plot worksheet. This worksheet is designed to have the students break the short story down (dissect it, if you will) into the important parts (i.e., setting, rising action, climax, etc.)

Homework! Many students did not finish the elements of plot worksheet, so I informed them to do what they can at home tonight and be ready to fill in the blanks tomorrow during our discussion.

Literature 8

We did a book summary in small groups, shared our findings and voted to read The Pigman in both first and second hours.

Science

We completed our partner classification and kingdom labs today. The 5 Kingdom packet was corrected in class.
Test on Chapter 1 is scheduled for Friday.

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

Lesson 43 - Graphs

Assignment: Problem Set 43 - due tomorrow

Time was given in class for corrections on previous assignments as well as to catch up on any late or missing work.

There will be a test on Thursday.

Social Studies 8

Chapter 2 Test today.
No Assignment.

7th Grade Math

Mid-Chapter Practice on page 262, problems 1-20. Page 578, Lesson 6-4, problems 16-32 even and Lesson 6-5, problems 18-32 even. Mid-Chapter 6 test and quiz tomorrow. Notes from lesson 6-1 through 6-5 due tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-4, pages 274-275. Problems 10-41. Mid-Chapter test and quiz on Friday. Notes are due on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.1, pages 401-403. Problems 12-34 evens, 35 and 36, 48-58 evens.

7th Grade Math

6-5 worksheet, problems 1-10 and 1-24. Test and quiz on tuesday, 2/05.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-3, pages 269-270. Problems 6-18 and 21-31.

Social Studies 8

Graded Quizzes were returned.
Study guides for the Chapter 2 Test on Monday were given with time to start working on them in class.
Completion of missing assignments from Chapter 2 was encouraged.

Assignment: use the study guide to study for the Chapter 2 test on Monday

Applied Math

Lesson 42: More Fun with Perimeter

8th Grade - Basic Facts Tests for Multiplication and Division

7th Grade - Corrected Tests

Assignment: Problem Set 42 - evens

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

Test Monday on Chapter 4 Minerals.

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!