Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Science 8

Welcome back! We discussed another section of the handbook in our agenda...each hour a different section. I passed out a classroom procedure sheet and explained our class routine with the students.

Literature 8

Welcome back. Today we discussed a section of the handbook in the agenda and had an introduction to 8th grade Literature. Please cover your textbook!

Social Studies 8


Welcome Back to School!

This semester in social studies students will be learning about World Geography. Students can expect Map Tests (labeling physical features, political units, and knowing countries and capitals), Projects (both group and individual), Quizzes, Videos and study guides, and some homework.

Most assignments will be in-class assignments - rarely will there be a take-home assignment. Most of the "homework" assigned will be studying in preparation for the map tests. We will also review for map tests daily in class.

Students were made aware of grading procedures, classroom expectations, and the fact that Ms. Francoeur (the meanest teacher in the middle school) will not be giving hall passes this year. Students have been warned/encouraged to bring all their materials to class with them every day.


*7th and 8th hours also discussed that it is the student's responsibility to plan ahead for absences due to sports.


*8th hour students... remember to have your parent sign the discipline policy form and return to your 8th hour teacher as soon as possible.


Questions or concerns about 8th Grade Social Studies - please contact me at kfrancoeur@palmyra.k12.wi.us

Applied Math 7

Welcome to Middle School!
Students were introduced to classroom and behavior expectations (no hall passes from Ms. Francoeur) as well as the grading system. We reviewed what students can expect in math this year which includes an assignment every day (some will be completed in class, so not always homework), a test every five lessons, and practice with basic facts.
Questions or concerns please contact me at kfrancoeur@palmyra.k12.wi.us

Applied Math 8

Welcome back!
Many students in this class already know me (Ms. Francoeur) and the classroom expectations. We discussed the differences between what was expected in 7th grade math and what will be expected in 8th grade math. Students will be encouraged to work independently, will learn to manage and use their given work time, know when to ask for help, and know what to ask when asking for help.
Students should expect homework every day and need to come to class with all their materials since Ms. Francoeur is NOT giving out hall passes.

Thursday, June 11, 2009


Have a safe and restful summer!

See you all here in the fall.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Science 8

Zoo Poster Quiz...extra credit crossword due tomorrow.

Literature 8

Work Day to complete Fairy Tale Project.
Presentations tomorrow!

Applied Math 7

Corrected Integer Review Packet (pink).
Order of Operations and Scientific Notation Review Packet (green).
All Late Work is due Tomorrow!

Applied Math 8

Corrected Percent Review Packet.
M&M Applying Percent Activity.
All Late Work is due Tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

We are almost done watching "Pearl Harbor" and completing the study guides. We finish tomorrow.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Science 8

Finishing our Zoo Poster and Fact Sheet.

Literature 8

Fairy Tale Project work time.

Language Arts - 8 (6/8-6/10)

Today we will finish Bedtime Stories and have the first round of the Spelling / Definition Bee, which is just spelling. Tomorrow we will have our second round where you will be asked to spell and define the word. Remember, the words are from our last three vocabulary packets.

Tuesday is also the due date for the creative myths. You will be asked to introduce us to your God or Goddess and summarize the myth.

Wednesday we will all take an end-of-the-year Language Arts survey and hear some advice letters from current Freshmen. There will also be class time to sign yearbooks.

Applied Math 8

Assignment: Complete the Percent Review Packet and all missing work

Applied Math 7

Corrected the Blue Conversion Packet from Friday.
Assignment: Complete the Pink Integer Review Packet
Late work needs to be completed and turned in.

Social Studies 8

Students continued viewing "Pearl Harbor" and completing their study guides.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Health 7

Numerous students still need to turn in their dating interview and Worksheet 26/27 dealing with pregnancy and child birth. The dating interview is weighted more heavily so it needs to get turned in.
We played a review game in class today.

Health 8

Finished up first aid in class. Test on Tuesday next week.
Assignment: Complete crossword puzzle.

Science 8

Zoo poster work day...the students will have Monday during class to finish the poster up. All "Fact Sheets" and poster are due at the end of class on Monday!

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