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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• INDEX CARDS WILL BE USED IN CLASS STARTING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH!!!!
• November's book report (new format) will be due on Tuesday, November 24th
• Study Vocabulary Review Units #4-6: QUIZ is Monday, November 23rd
• Period 3 & 8:  RR #2 Due by the end of the week

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Unit Test on Motion & Forces this Friday.  Study Guide was handed out yesterday.  This is a working study guide.  Students are to answer all questions using the resources in their folder (and brain) by Thursday's class.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Vocabulary Quiz on Chapter 20 this Wednesday.
• Chapter 20 Test on Friday.

Tuesday, November 17

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• November's book report (new format) will be due on Tuesday, November 24th
• Study Vocabulary Review Units #4-6: QUIZ is Monday, November 23rd
• Period 3 & 8:  RR #2 Due by the end of the week

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Unit Test on Motion & Forces this Friday.  Study Guide was handed out today.  This is a working study guide.  Students are to answer all questions using the resources in their folder (and brain) by Thursday's class.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Vocabulary Quiz on Chapter 20 this Wednesday.
• Chapter 20 Test on Friday.

Monday, November 16

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• November's book report (new format) will be due on Tuesday, November 24th
• Study Vocabulary Review Units #4-6: QUIZ is Monday, November 23rd
• Period 3 & 8:  RR #2 Due by the end of the week

Friday, November 13

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• No homework.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Thursday, November 12

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• BOOK ORDERS money DUE:  Friday, November 13th- checks only: Scholastic Book Clubs

• Bring in some (20-30)index cards by Friday, 11-13-09

• Pd. 3 & 8:  RR#1 due by end of the week

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete the experimental design organizer for tommorrow's Friction Lab.
• 2nd and 5th hours -- complete the "Snow Day!" open response question by Tomorrow.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Wednesday, November 11

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• BOOK ORDERS money DUE:  Friday, November 13th- checks only: Scholastic Book Clubs

• Complete and study vocab. unit 6 - quiz is Thursday, 11-12-09

• Thank you letter to a veteran, if you did not finish in class

• Bring in some (20-30)index cards by Friday, 11-13-09

• Pd. 3 & 8:  RR#1 due by end of the week

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Finish the "Identifying Forces Practice" handed out in class today.
• 2nd and 5th hours -- complete the "Snow Day!" open response question by Friday, Nov 13.

Monday, November 9

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• BOOK ORDERS money DUE:  Friday, November 13th- checks only: Scholastic Book Clubs

• Complete and study vocab. unit 6 - quiz is Thursday, 11-12-09

  Bring in some index cards by Friday, 11-13-09

  Pd. 3 & 8:  RR#1 due by end of the week

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Draw a picture that shows the difference between MASS and WEIGHT.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Friday, November 6

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• BOOK ORDERS money DUE:  Friday, November 13th- checks only: Scholastic Book Clubs
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Read the selection on gravity and mass vs. weight and then answer the questions on the back.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Thursday, November 5

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• BOOK ORDERS money DUE:  Friday, November 13th- checks only: Scholastic Book Clubs
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Calculate the net forces for the problems assigned in class.
• 3rd Hour -- read the selection on gravity and weight and then answer the questions on the back

Tuesday, November 3

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• STOP SIGN:  last day to turn in missing/late/incomplete work is:  Wednesday, November 4th
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete the 2 index cards handed out in class.  One for "when forces are balanced" and one for "when forces are not balanced."  Use your reading reference sheet to give explanations and examples of these 2 concepts.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Study for test on the Nile (Chapter 19 notes).

Monday, November 2

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• STOP SIGN:  last day to turn in missing/late/incomplete work is:  Wednesday, November 4th
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Read the reference on ACCELERATION and answer the 6 questions at the end.  Also, come to class prepared to answer the "Checkpoint " question at the end of the reading.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Friday, October 30

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. November's genre' is: your choice . 
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Read the reference on ACCELERATION and answer the 6 questions at the end.  Also, come to class prepared to answer the "Checkpoint " question at the end of the reading.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Thursday, October 29

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th

• No RRs this week for periods 3 & 8 due to book reports due this week.
• FYI--- grade checks for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th and Wednesday, October 28th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• Last page of  the graphing packet handed out in class today.  Remeber to use your gray reference sheet if you need help.  Quiz tomorrow.  Graphing, interpreting graphs of motion, vocabulary.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Wednesday, October 28

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• "Beauty is..." reflection for PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• Verb "retake" quiz- on Wednesday, October 28th for those students who did not score an A or B on the original; students must make corrections to original and get parent/guardian signature
• Vocabulary Unit #5 Quiz on Thursday, October 29th
• No RRs this week for periods 3 & 8 due to book reports due this week.
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• No homework.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Tuesday, October 27

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• "Beauty is..." reflection for PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• Verb "retake" quiz- on Wednesday, October 28th for those students who did not score an A or B on the original; students must make corrections to original and get parent/guardian signature
• Vocabulary Unit #5 Quiz on Thursday, October 29th
• No RRs this week for periods 3 & 8 due to book reports due this week.
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• complete the graph of the tennis ball/softball data, then answer the questions about the graph.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Monday, October 26

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• "Beauty is..." reflection for PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• Verb "retake" quiz- on Wednesday, October 28th for those students who did not score an A or B on the original; students must make corrections to original and get parent/guardian signature
• Vocabulary Unit #5 Quiz on Thursday, October 29th
• No RRs this week for periods 3 & 8 due to book reports due this week.
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• 2nd Hours -- complete graphing practice from class and page 1 of graph homework 
• Everyone else -- finish both pages of the graphing homework

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Friday-Ch 17 Sec 1&2 Quiz, Green Text p. 496 Assessment and Activities 

Friday, October 23

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Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• "Beauty is..." poem for l. arts class is due on Monday, October 26th;must be beautiful with artist's statement on the back and simile(s) identified (underlined or highlighted, etc.).  These poems will be posted in the hallway.
• "Beauty is..." reflection for PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class were stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

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Ms. Curless:  Science

• 2nd & 5th Hours -- complete 2nd ORQ from the test! 
• New Unit begins Monday:  Forces and Friction!!!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Friday-Ch 17 Sec 1&2 Quiz, Green Text p. 496 Assessment and Activities 

Thursday, October 22

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Wednesday, October 21

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• Study for vocabulary unit #4 test- Thursday, October 22nd.
• Period 3 - RR#7 Due by the end of the week
• Period 8 - RR#9 Due by the end of the week
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class will be stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

• Reflections Project due Oct. 28^th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• 2nd and 5th Hours:  write a paragraph that explains your experiment with the baking soda/vinegar/balloon and how the Law of Conservation of Mass (or matter) supports the results of your experiment.  If your results did not turn out like you expected, what might explain the difference you saw?  If you did not do the experiment correctly, how would you do it if you had to do it again, how would you do it and how would this prove the Law of Conservation of Mass?
• 3rd, 7th, 8th:  complete the Conservation of Mass practice that was on the back of your bellringer.
• Unit Test Friday.  Study guide handed out in class Monday.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Monday-Video on Africa

  Tuesday-Green Text Ch 17 Sec 1 p. 484-488

  Wednesday-Geography Alive Ch 19 p. 278-297

  Thursday-Green Text Green Text Ch 17 Sec 2 p. 490-493

  Friday-Ch 17 Sec 1&2 Quiz, Green Text p. 496 Assessment and Activities 

Tuesday, October 20

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• Study for vocabulary unit #4 test- Thursday, October 22nd.
• Period 3 - RR#7 Due by the end of the week
• Period 8 - RR#9 Due by the end of the week
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class will be stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

• Reflections Project due Oct. 28^th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Matter matching exercise.
• Unit Test Friday.  Study guide handed out in class today.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Monday-Video on Africa

  Tuesday-Green Text Ch 17 Sec 1 p. 484-488

  Wednesday-Geography Alive Ch 19 p. 278-297

  Thursday-Green Text Green Text Ch 17 Sec 2 p. 490-493

  Friday-Ch 17 Sec 1&2 Quiz, Green Text p. 496 Assessment and Activities 

Monday, October 19

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . BOOK REPORT & READING LOG will be due on Friday, October 30th
• Study for vocabulary unit #4 test- Thursday, October 22nd.
• Period 3 - RR#7 Due by the end of the week
• Period 8 - RR#9 Due by the end of the week
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• FYI--- progress reports for l. arts class will be stapled into planners on Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

• Reflections Project due Oct. 28^th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Identify the physical and chemical changes for the experimental scenario handed out in class.
• Unit Test Friday.  Study guide handed out in class today.

Tuesday, October 6

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• Grammar- Verbs!  Quiz on all of them on Wednesday, Oct. 7th (Know all 23 verbs!)
• Vocabulary "Do-Over" quiz on Review Unit 1-3 on Thursday, Oct. 8th (Will replace low vocab Quiz scores)
• Period 3 - RR#6 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• Period 8-  RR#8 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)
• BOOK FAIR Visit on Wednesday, Oct. 7^th – bring money for book purchases

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

• Springboard pages 39-41.

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

Ms. Curless:  Science

• We had MAP testing today.  Complete vocabulary practice handed out in class on Monday.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Monday, October 5

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• Grammar- Verbs!  Quiz on all of them on Wednesday, Oct. 7th
• Vocabulary "Do-Over" quiz on Review Unit 1-3 on Thursday, Oct. 8th
• Period 3 - RR#6 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• Period 8-  RR#8 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)

Ms. Jackson:  Language Arts

• Springboard pages 39-41.

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete vocabulary practice handed out in class.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Friday, October 2

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• Grammar- Verbs!  Memorize columns #5,6,7 (linking verbs)
• Vocabulary "Do-Over" quiz on Review Unit 1-3 on Thursday, Oct. 8th
• Period 3 - RR#6 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• Period 8-  RR#8 DUE: by end of week (10-9)
• "Beauty is..." PTA contest DUE: October 28th (packet/explanation/rubric given)

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• GET ORGANIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Grammar- Verbs!  Memorize columns 1 & 2 (linking verbs) and handout
• Period 3 - RR#5 DUE: by end of week (10-2)
• Period 8-  RR#7 DUE: by end of week (10-2)

• Springboard pages 39-41.

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Re-take test for Matter will be TOMORROW!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Wednesday, September 30

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• GET ORGANIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Grammar- Verbs!  Memorize columns 1 & 2 (linking verbs) and handout
• Period 3 - RR#5 DUE: by end of week (10-2)
• Period 8-  RR#7 DUE: by end of week (10-2)

• Springboard pages 39-41.

• book report due October 29 -- new rubric & requirements

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Re-take test for Matter will be Friday, Oct 2.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Tuesday, September 29

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. October's genre' is: realistic fiction . 
• GET ORGANIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Study for D.O.L. quiz (Week 3)
• Period 3 - RR#5 DUE: by end of week (10-2)
• Period 8-  RR#7 DUE: by end of week (10-2)

Complete the packet on topic sentence. 

• Oral book report outline due Friday.

• Reflections Project due October 29th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Finish taking the Matter Test using your science folder to help you.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Friday, September 25

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. September's genre' is: your choice .  October's genre' will be: realistic fiction.
• SpringBoard: acrostic poem "Willie B. Gorilla"
• Period 3 - RR#5 DUE: by end of week (10-2)
• Period 8-  RR#7 DUE: by end of week (10-3)

Complete the packet on topic sentence. 

• Oral book report outline due Friday.

• Reflections Project due October 29th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Happy Friday!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None

Thursday, September 24

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. September's genre' is: your choice
• September's book report & reading log DUE: Friday, Sept.25th (except Periods 7 & 8= due on Thursday because of the PRO activity scheduled for Friday during your class time).
• SpringBoard: acrostic poem & chart on pg. 49
• Period 3 - RR#4 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• Period 8-  RR#6 DUE: by end of week (9-25)

Complete the packet on topic sentence. 

• Oral book report outline due Friday.

• Reflections Project due October 29th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• On the Venn diagram that we completed in class (mixture vs. compound), add 3 examples of a mixture and 3 examples of a compound.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

Ch 3 Review for Ch 3 test 2nd, 3rd, 5th hours

Ch 3 Test 7th and 8th hours

Wednesday, September 23

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. September's genre' is: your choice
• Vocab. unit #3 quiz is tomorrow: Thursday, Sept. 24th
• September's book report & reading log DUE: Friday, Sept.25th (except Periods 7 & 8= due on Thursday because of the PRO activity scheduled for Friday during your class time).
• Period 3 - RR#4 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• Period 8-  RR#6 DUE: by end of week (9-25)

Unit 3 Vocab packet due Thursday. 

• Oral book report outline due Friday.

• Reflections Project due October 29th.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete your exit slips if you did not do so in class.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Ch 3 Geography Alive Notes Cont.

  Political, City, and Physical Location Activities

  Review for Ch 3 test 2nd, 3rd, 5th hours

Tuesday, September 22

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment. September's genre' is: your choice
• Vocab. unit #3 quiz on Thursday, Sept. 24th
• September's book report & reading log DUE: Friday, Sept.25th (except Periods 7 & 8= due on Thursday because of the PRO activity scheduled for Friday during your class time).
• Period 3 - RR#4 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• Period 8-  RR#6 DUE: by end of week (9-25)

 Unit 3 Vocab packet due Thursday.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Test Tomorrow!  Complete your exit slips if you did not do so in class.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Ch 3 Geography Alive Notes Cont. / Physical Location Activity

Monday, September 21

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• EXTRA! EXTRA! Newspaper About Me  DUE:  Monday, Sept. 21
• Period 3 - RR#4 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• Period 8-  RR#6 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• UPCOMING DUE DATES:
•     Vocab. unit #3 quiz on Thursday, Sept. 24th
•     September's book report & reading log DUE: Friday, Sept.25th

 Toon Time and your ad are due tomorrow.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Test Wednesday.  You're homework is to provide proof that you have studied.  Make flash cards, make an organizer, have your parents quiz you, etc.  You just need proof that you studied.  Parent could write a note stating how you studied.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None.

Friday, September 18

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• EXTRA! EXTRA! Newspaper About Me  DUE:  Monday, Sept. 21
• Period 3 - RR#4 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• Period 8-  RR#6 DUE: by end of week (9-25)
• UPCOMING DUE DATES:
•     Vocab. unit #3 quiz on Thursday, Sept. 24th
•     September's book report & reading log DUE: Friday, Sept.25th

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Happy Friday!  Test next Wednesday.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• None.

Thursday, September 17

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: tomorrow!!!
• Period 3 - RR#3 DUE: tomorrow
• Period 8-  RR#5 DUE: tomorrow

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• None.  Test next wednesday.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Complete p. 154 1-19 review in the Green text

• Accelerated classes also complete Place Location Activity 1-10

Wednesday, September 16

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: Thursday, September 17th CHANGED TO FRIDAY!!!
• Period 3 - RR#3 DUE: by the end of next week
• Period 8-  RR#5 DUE: by the end of next week

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• None. 

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Read Geography Alive p. 42-49 and work on notes

Tuesday, September 15

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: Thursday, September 17th CHANGED TO FRIDAY!!!
• CRITIC'S CORNER "The Best Book I Ever Read" DUE: Wednesday (might have finished in class)
• MY EXCLUSIVE NEWS STORY - turn narrative into a newspaper article DUE: Wednesday (might have finished in class)
• Period 3 - RR#3 DUE: by the end of next week
• Period 8-  RR#5 DUE: by the end of next week

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete new density homework handed out in class. 

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Read Geography Alive p. 42-49 and work on notes

Monday, September 14

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: Thursday, September 17th CHANGED TO FRIDAY!!!
• Period 3 - RR#3 DUE: by the end of next week
• Period 8-  RR#5 DUE: by the end of next week

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Complete density column homework.  Remember density = mass divided by volume. 

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Read p. 145-151 in the Green text and complete Guided Reading Activity in class

Friday, September 11

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: Thursday, September 17th
• Summer reading 3-D Book Report DUE: Monday, Sept. 14th
• Period 3 - RR#3 DUE: by the end of next week
• Period 8-  RR#5 DUE: by the end of next week

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Happy Friday!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Complete p.136 "The World and It's People"

• Advanced Classes, Questions 2-4

• Accelerated Classes, Questions 2-6 Begin reading p.131-136

Thursday, September 10

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Springboard Draft Narrative -- DUE: Friday (tomorrow); typed or ink (blue or black)
• Vocabulary Unit #2 & Quiz DUE: Thursday, September 17th
• Summer reading 3-D Book Report DUE: Monday, Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)
• Period 3 - RR#2 DUE: by the end of the week
• Period 8-  RR#4 DUE: by the end of the week

• Re-write your personal narrative after completing the graphic organizer.

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

• Quiz tomorrow on Matter:  atom, element, molecule, compound, pure substances.  This is not a vocabulary quiz, this quiz will test your understanding of these concepts.
• 2nd & 5th periods:  Finish page 2 of lego activity, in addition to completing the molecule of your choice on page 3.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Complete p.136 "The World and It's People"

• Advanced Classes, Questions 2-4

• Accelerated Classes, Questions 2-6 Begin reading p.131-136

Wednesday, September 9

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Springboard Draft Narrative -- continue to work on
• Vocab Unit #1 due Thursday
• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Vocab Quiz Tomorrow

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  Vocab Practice handed out in class.  Interlocking circles (atom, element, compound, molecule).

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Complete p.130 "The World and It's People"

• Advanced Classes, Questions 2-4

• Accelerated Classes, Questions 2-6

Tuesday, September 8

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Springboard Draft Narrative -- continue to work on
• Vocab Unit #1 due Thursday
• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Rough Draft of Personal Narrative

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  Finish green packet up to page 3.  Complete crossword puzzle.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• Geography Alive" Reading and Discussion-The United States p. 42-49

     Begin Reading "The World and It's People" p.124-130

   

Friday, September 4

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Finish all work from Springboard pages 18-23

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  None.  Have a great weekend!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Thursday, September 3

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

• Springboard pg. 29 (#1-4)

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Period 3- RR#1 DUE: By Friday

• Period 8- RR#3 DUE: By Friday

• Finish all work from Springboard pages 18-23

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  Complete test corrections from your first unit test.  Due tomorrow.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Wednesday, September 2

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

• Label Memory Map- setting, conflict (problem), and sequence of events

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Period 3- RR#1 DUE: By Friday

• Period 8- RR#3 DUE: By Friday

• Finish all work from Springboard pages 18-23

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  None -- we're beginning to explore matter

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Tuesday, September 1

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

• Finish Memory Map (use SpringBoard p. 16-17 for your narrative idea)

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Period 3- RR#1 DUE: By Friday

• Period 8- RR#3 DUE: By Friday

• Finish all work from Springboard pages 18-23

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  None

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

Monday, August 31

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• August Reading Log== DUE: Tuesday, September 1st

• Complete Memory Map (use SpringBoard p. 16-17)

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th (may be turned in early)

• Period 3- RR#1 DUE: By Friday

• Period 8- RR#3 DUE: By Friday

• Finish all work from Springboard pages 18-23

• Book report due Sept. 14th (this can be turned in early)

Ms. Curless:  Science

•  First Test Tomorrow:  Experimental Design

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none 

Friday, August 28

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

• SpringBoard p. 17- complete it

• D.O.L. Week 1 quiz on Monday

• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none 

Thursday, August 27

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Springboard p.16-17
• Period 8- RR#2 DUE: By the end of the week
• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none 

Wednesday, August 26

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Springboard p.13, #3
• Period 8- RR#2 DUE: By the end of the week
• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none 

Tuesday, August 25

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Period 8- RR#2 DUE: By the end of the week
• Summer reading Book Report DUE: Sept. 14th

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none 

BAND -- students should be recording their practice time of 60 minutes on their practice log; these are due every Wednesday of the week. Our first practice log is due at the beginning of class tomorrow 8/26/09.  

• All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Monday, August 24

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Period 8- RR#2 DUE: By the end of the week

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

•  Geography Alive p.25-26, Handout p. 13-15

 All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Thursday, August 20

Ms. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Complete noun-adjective worksheet.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

•  none

 All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Wednesday, August 19

Mr. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• PARENTS:  Please sign the class syllabus. Your child should return the top pink form only.  The rest is for your information.  DUE:  Thursday, August 20th
• Bring in supplies: 3 folders w/pockets & prongs, 1 composition tablet, lined paper
• Pd. 8- Reading Response (RR) #1- DUE: By the end of the week TOMORROW!!!

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

 All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Tuesday, August 18

Mr. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Finish Pizza Hut "Skim & Scan" strategy- DUE: Wednesday, Aug. 19th.
• Commonplace Book (CPB) entry #1 "My first few days at LTMS have been..." (one page in length) DUE:  Wednesday, Aug. 19th.
• Bring in supplies: 3 folders w/pockets & prongs, 1 composition tablet, lined paper
• Pd. 8- Reading Response (RR) #1- DUE: By the end of the week

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• 8th Hour only -- complete map assignment

 All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Monday, August 17

Mr. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.
• Bring in supplies: 3 folders w/pockets & prongs, 1 composition tablet, lined paper
• Pd. 8- Reading Response (RR) #1- DUE: By the end of the week

All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Friday, August 14

Mr. Crim:  Language Arts

• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

 Mr. Leopold

•  None

All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Thursday, August 13

Mr. Crim:  Language Arts

• Write Ms. Crim a letter about yourself.
• Sign and return reading contract.
• Read 30 minutes and record on reading log.  This will be an everyday assignment.

Ms. Downing:  Social Studies

• none

 Mr. Leopold

•  None

All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here

Wednesday, August 12

No Homework !

All MATH homework is listed on the Math website -- Click Here