12/15/11

Have a great winter break.  Rest up and be ready to work hard when we return in January.  We'll only have 2 weeks before final exams!

November 28-December 2

Hope you enjoyed your long weekend! This week in English we are diving into To Kill A Mockingbird. Identify the theme of family as we read. In Biology we will identify the parts and funtions of the microscope and use the microscopes to view animal/plant cells. In Earth Science, we are continuing our work in
Chapter 4, topics include the composition of the earth, rotation, revolution, and the equinoxes. Test will be early next week.

11/21/11-11/23/11

This week will be busy preparing for our Thanksgiving dinner. Dress nice on Wednesday and bring your best manners with you to school with you!! In English, we will be introductory activities for the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. You will have homework over the long weekend.  Be prepared to read!! In Biology, we will be using the microscopes.  Earth Science will continue on Chapter 4, the composition and structure of the earth. Have a great Thanksgiving!!

November 14-17

No School on Monday, Teacher's Institute.  Tuesday is an early dismissal day, no 7th period. In English this week, we will be finishing our short stories and story maps.  Biology will be continuing studying cells and prepare to use the microscopes.  Earth Science will be starting Chapter 4, the Earth's Structure and Motion.  Also this week, we will start preparing for our Thanksgiving celebration, so get your creative ideas flowing!

November 7-10

No School on Friday, November 11th.  Enjoy your day off and thank all the veterans you know for their service! In English, continue to write your short story. In Biology, we are learning about cells and using the microscope. Earth Science Chapter 5 test on Wednesday.

October 31-Nov 4

In English this week, continue to brainstorm ideas for your short stories.  The more descriptive the better!  Ecology Powerpoints are due on Friday.  Be prepared to present after all the work you have done.  In Earth Science, we are studying atoms and minerals.  It's a short unit, so be prepared for a test next Wednesday.

10/17-10/21

Great job at Sunrise Lake on Monday.  In English this week, we completed pre-writing activities for the short story Marigolds and started reading the story. In  Biology, the creation of ecology powerpoints are underway.  This project will take about a week and is used as a final assessment for the chapter instead of a test.  So, have fun creating!! Earth Science is wrapping up studying alternatives to fossil fuels and the effect of oil spills on the environment. 

Next week:  SPIRIT WEEK: The Price is Right

Monday: Dress like a staff/student
Tuesday: Jersey Shore Day
Wednesday: Team Spirit Day
Thursday: Camo Day

Show your spirit and earn a Community Day!

Math Homework Daily Worksheets
English Homework: Sniper Worksheet