SCSC Homework Page
Changing the Environment of Education
Monday May 12, 2008
Jennifer's Math (Go over problems that you couldn't complete in class) - Class Problems and Homework p. 504 Cumulative Review Chapters 7-9 #1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19-23
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Math 1A: Math pg 181 and test corrections
I Search
Science Fair Project
Read 2 Lines
NYC Trip Chaperone $ overdue
I Search tomorrow: 10 am - PA Fishing, 1:00 pm - Basketball, 2:00 pm - Photography
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
I-Search begins tomorrow. Make sure you check your technology before your presentation!
Read immigration novels
Make sure you are up to date in vocabulary
Junior Scholastic due - finish all
1A 180, pedometers
1B 624, 17-28
Miss Jennifer's Math - Study and finish whatever portion of test you didn't finish
We are still missing NYC chaperone trip money
We are still missing $25 food money for Millersville for History Day
Make sure you have shared the History Day letter with a parent
Monday May 5, 2008
Jennifer's Math Group - Review Sheets for Chapter 9
I-Search is coming!
Read your immigration novels.
Thursday May 1, 2008
Jennifer's Math - worksheet maintenance on Chapter 9
Read 2 Lines
Work on I Search
LA - Complete Diagram Packet
Science Fair Project
Bring in Chaperone $ for NYC trip
Remind parents about work day this Saturday
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Math 1B: Your Choice
I Search is fast approaching, work, work, work!
Science Fair Projects
Chaperone $ due
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
NHD - reception tonight at the Mercer Museum for two winner groups. See you here at school at 5:00.
Work on your I-Search. We will be working on I-Search again tomorrow, so make sure you bring your materials to make the best use of this time.
Read your Immigration novel for two lines.
Saturday is workday - did you remember to put the plant chart on your refrigerator?
1A Finish Worksheet
1B 610, #19-30
Miss Jennifer's: Worksheet
Science: remember your science fair projects - how is it coming? Finish all worksheets/labs so we can go over them tomorrow. Post test also tomorrow.
Monday, April 28, 2008
NHD - reception tomorrow night at the Mercer Museum. Please read letter that went home today. Please send in the money for states as soon as you can. $25 for each meal package.
I-Search is coming up right around the corner.
Miss Jennifer's Math: 2 worksheets
1A Study for retest
1B finish page 610 and 611 and #31-42
Science - Study for post test.
Read Immigrant Book for 100BC
This Saturday is our workday.
We need NYC chaperone money - $100 as soon as possible.
April 22, 2008
Miss Jennifer's Math: p. 446 Odds #15-21 OR #16 and 18
Students should be showing parents last test and have it signed and brought back to school on Wednesday
April 21, 2008
Jennifer's Math: Chapter 8 Test for students who were absent today. Review Problems from Chapter 8 Review for assigned students: #12, 14, 16 an 18.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
NHD - money in as soon as you can. $25 for each meal package. Registration is complete!
Thursday is a mandatory chaperone meeting for parents attending the NYC trip - 6:30-7:00. Of course, other parents are invited to attend if you are curious about the trip's details.
Tomorrow, the class is off to the 100 Book Challenge Company in King of Prussia for a morning field trip. If you were asked to be here early, please come by 8:20. Everyone else will be leaving at 8:40.
Read.
I-Search - bring your things tomorrow.
Atwater Kent and Great Adventure permission slips are due.
Math: 1A 21 minutes on 6.5
1B finish chapter test
Miss Jennifer's - integrated review
Science Fair project - keep working to present on June 3rd.
Friday, April 4, 2008
NHD - money in as soon as you can.
Finish your Science Procedures.
The rest of the Decades Projects will go on Monday.
100 Book Challenge and Vocabulary.
This is a great weekend to spend on I-Search! Outline, Works Cited, Journals, PPT...Bring materials to class everyday next week in case we have time to spend on getting something accomplished!
Several of you have overdue library books from 3/18. Take care of that this weekend! Have a good one!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
NHD Letters Who's going?
100 BC 2 lines
Vocabulary
I Search
Decades Presentation due Friday - PPT, Poster, Dance/Music, Clothes
Science Fair
I Search 2008 Schedule
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 21
Thursday, May 22
Friday, May 23
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 28
***need the Great Room
Hello!
Here is this year’s I-Search Schedule. As always, we invite your students to come to as many as you/they would like. We would like to know before the presentations the number of students who will be attending so we can make sure we have enough chairs and supplies, if needed. We wanted to give you a heads up now. Let us know who is interested in attending! Thanks, Julie, Jeannine, Melissa, Maureen, and Paula
Tusday, April 1, 2008
Read 2 Lines (Decades Novel)
Bring I Search materials to school tomorrow
Work on Science fair Project
Finish Junior Scholastic will be collected for a grade tomorrow
NHD Teams show parents letters about regional competition.
PSSA - get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
NHD - This Saturday!!! Delegate and FINISH.
Read your new selection for decades project. Let us know tomorrow if it's too hard or you're not interested and we'll try something else.
Keep up with Vocabulary!
Spelling test tomorrow - hopefully you're getting the hang of it!
Science Fair - review with a parent.
1A: Ch. 9.1 #2 Finish
1B: Angles wkst and Chapter Review
Miss Jennifer's group: Finish Packet
I-Search Outline is due next week.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NHD - This Saturday!!! Delegate and FINISH. Clear it with parents and teachers if you need to stay after school to complete this.
Read and keep up with Vocabulary.
Science Fair...do you have a question and a plan for answering it? What materials will you need for your experiment?
Decades...in one hour today, you should have completed the two sided question sheet about your assigned decade. No? Finish tonight. Tomorrow, we will begin working on PPT if you have not done so already.
I-Search - Your outline is due next week so we can begin your Power Point presentation. Is your interview complete? Are your logs complete? Have you finished your hours of experience?
PSSA testing next week - don't miss! Plan those orthodontist appointments for after school!
Math 1A - Study
1B - Correct chapter test errors for chapter review.
Have a magazine subscription that your famiy needs to renew? Go to www.magfundraising.com/scscmiddleschool and order there! We've raised $49 so far!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Welcome Back !! :)
NHD - This Saturday!!! Delegate and FINISH. Clear it with parents and teachers if you need to stay after school to complete this.
100 BC Read two lines, we will check your 12 lines (from spring break) for 100 BCtomorrow, it will count as a Language Arts grade.
5 Words in Get A Clue / Meet vocabulary Goals
Work on Science Fair projects.
Decades project start thinking ...
Math Packet / Chapter 10 Test
Reading Packet - Finish Overdue
Friday, March 14, 2008
Read all weekend!
Do you have to catch up on your vocabulary?
This is a great weekend to finish that fifth data chart.
Logical fallacies packets were collected today, and we finished our debates. Way to go Jake and Nick, who argued "well", using the most fallacies! Monday, we will party - to start our next unit: Decades of the 20th Century.
Science Fair: does anyone at home have an idea? What question can you try to answer? Review your introduction sheet and find an idea...
Music: Are you all set for your composition project?
Spanish: Study your words. Miss Melissa will have Spanish at any time next week to make up for today's class.
We are missing several things from class this past week. Please check your belongings to see that you do not have the following things: a set of earphones, a memory stick, class calculator(s), Samurai, The Lady of Ch'iao Kuo, Great Whale Shark, and the Complete Calvin and Hobbes Collection. Please return these items.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Read 2 lines. Several of you are falling behind. Spring means new activities and time outside...make sure you make time to read every night!
Way to go! Poetry night was a success. I had several compliments from parents, teachers, and other students. Very impressive poetry! Each student (or family) may have one booklet. We did not make extras.
Great logical fallacies debates today. We will finish the next two debate teams tomorrow. I will also be collecting your packets (with completed found examples) and your debate fallacy finds.
Stay on track with your vocabulary!
1A: 6.3 wo minutes.
1B Finish Mixed Review
Miss Jennifer: Worksheet
I-Search: Work to complete your final data chart very soon. Next week, we will begin discussing PPT!
Tomorrow, we have a spring craft to make for Meals On Wheels.
If you want to order St. Pat's Day goodie bags, money must be in tomorrow.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Read 2 lines
Get A Clue
History - finish examples for logical fallicies packet
Science - think about science fair project ideas
Math 1A:0 min. 6.4
Math 1 B; pg 544 # 7-24
Miss Jen's Math Class # 5- 21 odds 8.3
Spanish - study vocabulary
I Search - Work on 5th Data chart
Bring in Poetry Permission form and # 8 for trip tomorrow, as well as a portable lunch, dress warm, we may be eating outside.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Read 2 lines
Finish Science Decompression worksheet
Math 1A: Complete Reteach Packet
Math 1 B: finish # 17 -36 pg. 538 worksheet 10.5
Bring in poetry trip permission for and $8, NYC Menu,
Complete Juniro Scholastic
History finish 5 editorials in packet
Thursday, March 6, 2008
If you have not turned in your field trip info or your NYC food orders, tomorrow is the deadline!!! (Chaperones need to tell us, too, so we can finalize our orders.)
Remember, Poetry Night is Wednesday!
Read 2 lines. Stay on top of your vocabulary.
Start refreshing the "C" spelling words - we will get to that quiz one of these days...maybe tomorrow!
Those of you who worked on the poetry covers, we'll be deciding tomorrow, so bring them in! We will finish typing your poems tomorrow and compiling your collections tomorrow. Literature Circles continue. If you have been absent, please make sure you make up the missing chapters and assignments.
History: Search for three examples of Logical Fallacies from tables 3-5 that we went over today in class. Tomorrow, we will begin writing/planning for our mock debates.
If you are a NHD winner, make sure you are planning with your group - how will you be ready for the 29th?
Think about Science Fair Projects.
Math 1A: 158, 2 & 3
Math 1B 5-16, p. 158 all
Great job on those metal sculptures in ART!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Read 2 lines
Stay on top of your vocabulary
Start refreshing the "C" spelling words - we will be back in the swing of things soon enough!
Those of you who worked on the poetry covers, we'll be deciding tomorrow, so bring them in!
Math 1A: Test Corrections
Math 1 B: 534 # 1- 16
History: logical fallacies examples for chart #1 and #2, look at magazine and newspaper editorials to hunt for them. Having trouble? Bring in some editorials to review with the class. Ask someone at home for help, if you can. They're a lot of fun to hunt for, once you have your eye out.
Bring in Poetry trip Permission Form, and NYC trip menus
Make sure you mark your calendars for next Wednesday's Poetry Night/ECS!!! Attendance is a Language Arts Participation Grade!!! (Sorry, no exceptions except emergencies.) If you have a conflict...first, choose school. Second, talk to me about it so I can put you first or last, depending on what you would prefer. Need a ride? Ask now. Be responsible - do not just not come.
I Search - Work on 5th data Chart
Junior Scholastic
Science - Think about your science fair project ideas
Monday, March 3, 2008
Read 2 lines
Ms. Terry's class: Study pgs. 36 & 37 for vocabulary Lesson 5 retest, Vocabulary Lesson 6D, vocabulary Lesson 6 E - read page 47. Answer questions #5, 8, 12 in cursive
Spanish - Study new and old vocabulario
Get - A -Clue
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Spanish - study!!!
History: Watch TV. Specifically, watch 3 commercials and answer five questions discussed in class. Propaganda everywhere! What is being sold? What emotion is being manipulated? Is the ad effective? Why or why not? What does your eye see first? How do they do that? What is the technique being used? (Use your notes to decide.) I am working on grading History Day projects.
*Those of you traveling to Ursinus on March 29th - you have about a month to finalize your projects. Make sure you continue to do what needs to be done to make a good showing at the competition.
English: Read. I am closing out the 100 Book Challenge Review baskets tomorrow. Please return the books and evaluation sheets. We will be going to present and learn about the company (tentatively) on April 16th. Keep up with your vocabulary words. Stay well above 80 percent on all sections. Hopefully, biographies (written in your nicest cursive handwriting) will be finished and turned in tomorrow. If you need to catch up with your Literature Circle Group, do so tonight. To Kill A Mockingbird and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry both finished Chapter 2, I believe. We will finish your Collected Works (poetry) good copies tomorrow. Again, please make sure to mark the date for the next ECS. It's a grade and a requirement.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Math 1A: 5.5 second column
Math 1B: # 1-53 finish text work, do wksht evens, page 512- 514
Ms. Jen's Math Class: 7.5
100 BC 2 lines
Spanish - Study all vocabulary words (new and old). Write four complete sentences (that make sense), using some of your vocabulary words. Show me the sentences tomorrow for a prize.
Monday, February 25, 2008
100 BC 2 Lines
Math 1A: finish Worksheet 2.1 and 2.2
Math 1B: complete page 512 -514 # 1-39
Miss Jen's class: 3 9, 12, 18
Junior Scholastic Overdue
History Day Process paper, data charts, etc. due
History Chapter 19 Review overdue
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Keep an eye on the weather reports for delayed opening, etc., ...but do not count on it!
Language Arts: Read for 100 Book Challenge - Please bring your books from the Purple and Bronze baskets we have been evalutating for the 100 BC Company. Did you complete 5 words this week in Get A Clue? Did you keep up with your expected vocabulary workbook units? We have been working in class to bring your I-Search Biographies to publication. All must be turned in using your best cursive handwriting. Hopefully, everyone can turn in final copies by Monday (again, PSSA's put a wrench in our plans for 8th graders!).
History: Chapter 19 Review is due tomorrow. If you are in 8th grade, I will grant you an extension until Monday since much of your independent work time was taken up by the PSSA Writing Exam. (Good work!) Everyone is expected to present their displays and research (including data charts, process papers, and annotated bibliographies) tomorrow at 1:00.
Please remember to turn in any outstanding sponsorship forms. We appreciate all of your efforts to support our program!
We have a field trip scheduled on March 11th - a poetry workshop in Philadelphia. Please note March's ECS on your calendar. It is a mandatory event! Poetry night!!!
Junior Scholastic will be collected on Monday for a grade.
FYI: Monday we will be beginning two new units - New Lit Circles in L.A. and "Logical Fallacies" in History. Please try to hold on to any magazines and newspapers to share next week. Thanks.
You should have begun your fifth (and last!) data chart for your I-Search project. We have scheduled a final trip to the library this coming Monday for I-Search research. Soon, we will be moving to the presentation phase!
We have begun to make weekly after school plans to help students plan for long term projects and short term assignments. We are working on those time management skills that can really help to reduce stress. Check it out at home and share with a parent to get input and feedback.
Spanish tomorrow - study your vocabulario (days of the week, months, greetings, questions, numbers, colors).
If you have not yet turned your History Day $, if your team was selected to go to Ursinus, please do so. If you have not yet turned in your $3 for the trifold boards, please do so.
Math: 1A: Excercise 5.4, #2,3,4 All
1B: Preview Chapter 10
Miss Jennifer's Math: Study (PSSA during class time)
If your parent did not schedule a mid-year conference and would like to meet with us, just let us know!
Tee shirts are still on sale through the end of the month.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Math 1A: complete # 4 from 5.3
Math 1 B: Study Cumalitve Review
Miss jennifer's Math class: page 365
Junior Scholastic due: pgs. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Spanish: Study vocabulario (days of the week, months, greetings, questions, numbers, colors).
100 BC: Read 2 lines
T shirts
Sponsorships
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Basket Bingo was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously of their time and money. Because of this one effort, we are cancelling this Friday's after school "movie time" fundraiser. Yippee! A letter updating you on NYC will be coming soon as we wrap up our planning.
History: Work on Chapter 19 view for 20 minutes tonight. It is due Friday, when we will have a quiz on the Rise of Industry in America. Also on Friday, we will be having our own History Day at SCSC and presenting our research and displays to some other classes.
Science: New groups = new labs coming your way soon.
Spanish: Review your words.
I-Search: Bring your things tomorrow. We are working on our good copies of our Biography essay. You should have begun your fifth (and final!) data chart. Think about your field work and your interview. How's it coming? Don't let May sneak up on you!
Math: 1A Page 143, #1-3, letters a-d
1B study
Miss Jennifer's Algebra: worksheet
Read for 100 Book Challenge. Keep up with Vocabulary.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Basket Bingo set up is Friday night at 7pm, come help us set up food on Saturday from 3 pm, doors open at 5pm for ticket holders.
Basket Bingo, sell those tickets!
Bring in Sponsorship forms
Math 1A: Worksheet 1-24
Math 1 B corrections chapter 9 cumulative review
Miss Jenifer's Math class page 365
Read 2 lines.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Sponsorship forms
T shirt orders
Candy grams
Basket Bingo
Study Spanish vocabulary
Detective work
Mid Years
2 lines 100 BC
Math 1A: Study for cumalitive, finish 1B
Math 1B: Chapter 9 test
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
100 BC Challenge 2 lines
History day print outs
Math 1a: Revision ex
Math 1b:489 #21 - 23
Miss Jenifer: pg 345 # 18, 19, 20
Sponsorship forms
T Shirt Orders
Candy Grams
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Candy Gram Orders
Basket Bingo - Sell 5 tickets
T Shirt Orders
Sponsorships
Math 1A: Revision Ex.
Math 1B: 489 # 18 and # 20
Miss Jenefer: Study, page 351 integrated review # 49 - 52, bonuses
I Search - Catch up
Thursday, January 30, 2008
Candy Grams
T shirt Orders
Sponsorship Forms
100 BC 2 lines - History Day Materials
Conference Letters
J.S. due Monday
Math 1A & 1B: Study Cumulative Assessment coming soon
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Candy Grams
T- Shirt orders
Sponsorship Forms
Scholastic Book Orders
100 BC - two lines read History Day materials
Conference Letters
Junior Scholastic Jerusalem Check, completed JS due on monday
Superbowl of Subjects, write 10 questions and 10 answers for Math and Spanish (20 questions total)
Math 1A: Finish 4.5
Math 1B: Mid Chapter Review
Miss Jennifer's Math Class - study
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Math 1 A Finish Ex. 4.2
Math 1 B pg 468 # 1- 18
Miss Jennifer's Math Class - Questions
100 bC - History Day Assignment
Pool Tournament tomorrow @ Boys and Girls' Club After school
Hopewell Furnace trip this friday, bring $2 for gas and permission form.
Remember each child should be working on getting one sponsor for fundraising (NYC trip)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Math 1A Study for test
Miss Jennifer's Math class - Prepare Interview
Review Science Sheet - Balancing Chemical Equations
100 Book Challenge - History Day Research
Have some extra time? Read your biography. Read double time. Do Get A Clue.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Math 1A Study for test
Math 1 B Read chapter 9.1, copy the blue boxes, complete page 455
100 BC Read your History Day research materials
Junior Scholastic Complete the whole junior Scholastic by Tuesday
Social Chinese Buffet dinner Thursady 3:15 pm we will be walking to dinner. Pick up is propmtly at 5 pm at the buffet (by O Grady's)
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Math 1A pg 84
History pages 291 and 293 profile and 4 questions
100 BC read for History Day research
Junior Scholastic 10 questions and map activity
Thursday we will be having a fun event. We are leaving right after school to go to the Chinesse Buffet, pick up will be at 5 pm promptly at the buffet.
Friday January 11, 2008
Math 1A - Relax
Math 1 B - Finish chapter 8 review up to 50.
History - History Day Packet work
NYC Letter
Thursday January 10, 2008
History Day Project Research
History - answer the fact and opinion # 1-5 questions in the Industrial Revolution packet (Chapter 13 New Ways and New People page 283).
Math 1 A: 3.1 20 minutes
Math 1 B: pg 446 #1 -24
Ms. Jennifer's Math Class - Mid chapter study
Give NYC trip letter to your parents have them return the bottom portion by Monday January 14.
We are going to the library on Friday. Bring library cards, overdue books and money for fines, all I Search materials, and History Day research materials.
Junior scholastic due Monday (Back cover)
Wednesday 9, 2008
History Day Project Research
Math 1A: Study
Math 1B: Read 8.6 pg 435 # 5 - 8
Science: Finish Chapter 5 lessons 2-4
I Search - work on data charts 1-3. Think about your field work. How many hours do you have to complete?
History - You should have found at least 8 pictures so far, of the Iconic Architectural Styles.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
2 lines of 100 BC (Read the History Day research work your group assigned to you). If you come tonight, make up your lines some other time. Another reminder that the expectation for weekly lines is now 15 a week! We have two BINGO winners. Anyone else?
Miss Jennifer is offering a "pass" to all homework if you come to tonight's ECS: Math night! It should be a lot of fun...so we'll see you there! Also, tonight we will be selling hotdogs. It's for the field trip to NYC, so come out and support your class. Help us serve them up, set up, clean up. It's for you!
If you do not come tonight:
Get a Clue. Work on your vocabulary. Study your "A" mistakes for a quiz on Friday.
Work on I-Search. Remember, we are working on the biography data charts solely in class. You can work on your other data charts or read your biography book.
Math:
Miss Jennifer - 5 word problems, page 301, chapter 6.2
Miss Jeannine - 1st period, study
Miss Jeannine - 2nd period, page 429
Monday January 7, 2008
Math 1a: pg 61 and 62 #6 c, 7b, 8a, study test Wed.
Math 1B: pg 425
Miss Jennifer's class: 296 # 15 -32
2 lines of 100 BC (Read the History Day research work your group assigned to you).
Bring in library books
Bring in I Search materials
Don't forget the evening collaboration on Tuesday night, "Fun with Math."
Friday, January 5, 2008
100 BC Read 2 lines
History Day reading and research
Math 1A: pg 61 # 6 d & e, # 8 b &c, pg 63 # 1 all
Math 1 B: pg 425 # 1 - 20
- Workday this Saturday
- Evening collaboration this Tuesday selling hotdogs as a fundraiser for our NYC trip, $1 / per dog
- Evening collaboration - come have fun with math. Each homebase will be sponsoring different math activities.
Wednesday, January 3, 2008
Read 2 lines
Do Histry reading and research prep for History Day
Math 1A: finish 2.5 B
Tuesday, January 2, 2008
Math 1 A: pg. 52-53 finish 2.5 a
Math 1B: pg 416 finish # 5- 28, pg 418 # 35 - 40
Read 2 Lines
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sorry, this site was giving us troubles yesterday. Basically, the usual homework continues...
Math: Study for Midterm in Miss Jeannine.
Bring in a $1.25 for your slice of Pizza for the Winter Blast by tomorrrow.
If you have any last minute additions to your house, bring them in.
We will be reading our Grimm's Fairy Tales to the 3/4 classes in two time slots: Wednesday at 2:00 and Thursday at 11:00.
We will be making our seasonal creations for the Meals On Wheels program tomorrow at 11.
We will be going to the library tomorrow immediately after lunch to return books (and check out books) for I-Search. A reminder that your third data chart should be finished by the end of the month.
A reminder that 100 Book Challenge and Vocabulary goals do not stop for Winter Break. Keep on keeping on...
We had a whole middle school meeting yesterday and decided to reschedule our fun event to Spring Mountain (only the bunny hill is open, many kids can't make it due to family obligations...) We'll let you know when we do reschedule. It will be a Thursday because they have reduced rates for students then.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Math 1 A: 22
Math 1 B: 6-40 evens, page 409
Ms. Jennifer's math class: Integrated Review
Make sure to bring in in candy to finish you colonial architecture house
Bring in a $1.25 for your slice of Pizza for the Winter Blast by Wednesday.
Winter Blast 1/20/07 Thursday, Middle School Great Room 1p.m.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
*Potluck Dinner is tonight. Food is being served at 6:30 followed by a perfomance by the school choir.
Math 1A: page 37
Math 1B: page 403
Miss Jennifer's Math: Integrated Review
Science: Adopt-an-Element project should be complete
Friday, December 7, 2007
We need some people to come and help us build shelving units in our great room and hanging our new screens. Many hands make light work... Please come, if only for a bit.
Self-Assessments went home yesterday. If you have not already returned your signed assessment, do so Monday.
History: Review. Use the strategies we discussed today! Test on Tuesday.
Study the Periodic Table.
Read for 100 Book Challenge.
How is that third data chart coming along?
Monday, we will have our special latka making event with Miss Pattie!
Here's a thought for the weekend...How about cleaning out those bookbags and loops? Organize your folders.
Math: 1A - Ex.1.8 # 1-4, # 5 a-d
1B - Ch. 7 Review
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Read for 100 Book Challenge. You should have at least 140 lines!
Self-Assessments went home today. Please review, share, and get it signed.
History: Review. Test on Tuesday.
Science: Periodic Table. Begin research on element.
Spanish tomorrow. Study!
Math: 1A - Ex. 1.8 #1-4, #5 a-d
1B: Ch. 7 Review
Miss J's: 245, 9-29
Saturday workday come on Saturday to help put up the shelving unit in the MS Great Room.
Ice Skating is going to be rescheduled for a later date... Fun is on the way!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Read 1 line get it signed by a parent
Science - Study Periodic table
History finish 1st 3 sheets in review, study these sheets
Library books due
Spanish study for quizs on Friday
Math 1 A: 41.5 # 1 and 2, first columns (a-y) (a-g)
Saturday workday come on Saturday to help put up the shelving unit in the MS Great Room.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Read this week's postings. There are some good guidelines to help keep you on track for each subject.
Read for 100 Book Challenge.
Tonight - Pinball Parlour at 7. Be there or be square.
You should have completed 2 data charts. No? Well, get going!
If you didn't finish your tee shirt drafts, do so.
Study your spelling words, your Spanish words, and the periodic table.
Have a great weekend! Great trip today at Mercer. As usual, you all did a fabulous job taking advantage of the experience.
P.S. Just to let me know that I am not wasting my time updating this site.... On Monday, tell Miss Julie you "feel the page of history turning". There will be a prize.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Read for 100 Book Challenge. How is your genre Bingo going?
Study Science - do you know the periodic table?
Study Spanish words.
Field trip tomorrow to Mercer Museum, 9-1 ish.
Will you have 2 data charts by tomorrow finished for I-Search? If not, you just might have homework over the weekend.
Don't forget: We have a Fun Event scheduled tomorrow at Pinball Parlour - meet at 7. It's on Allentown Road, across from Earl Bowl Lanes.
Hope Lodge: Thanks to those parents who chaperoned today. We really liked this one!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Read for 100 Book Challenge. Get a Clue / Do Vocabulary. Look over the new spelling words. We will finish up those essays tomorrow.
Study Science. If you did not finish your Periodic Table "puzzle" sheet, do so.
Study Spanish.
Bring your I-Search materials to class tomorrow.
Math? Sorry, forgot to write that one down for you!
See below for very important announcements, upcoming trips, etc.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful time with your families. Here are some updates...
Today, we welcomed two visiting nurses from Montgomery County Community College. They spoke about basic personal hygiene (washing every day, taking care of your feet, deoderant options, teeth care, acne care, and sleep). This would be a great time to talk with your parent about the suggestions the nurses had for us today. This would also be a great time to take a shower...
This week, we have two field trips: Thursday we are going to Hope Lodge. Friday, we are off to the Mercer Museum. This ends our Colonial Studies field work. Next week, we will be wrapping up our unit with group visual presentations, colonial architecture, and, of course!, a unit test.
We are still missing trip money from three of you. Please get that to us as soon as possible.
Architecture: Remember, you should be on the look out for Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns as well as Romanesque and Gothic arches. They're everywhere... Take a picture for your architecture studies packet. New additions coming...
Read for 100 Book Challenge. Remember, we are expecting you to fill out your Genre Bingo cards! You must fill out your Challenge form correctly (including page numbers and levels). Also, we think reading one level below your level is GREAT!
Committees are tomorrow. There are two people who are missing your All About Me posters - turn them in tomorrow.
A reminder about writing essays for Language Arts class - Generally speaking, if you take an assignment home to type or finish up, please DO NOT GET HELP from a parent or anyone else. We are all learning to develop the craft of writing. If you get help, you are developing your parent's craft, but not your own. This includes typing. Do the best you can. Come prepared for class. That's it. We'll work on it in class. This is how I can help you best!!!
Math: 1A Make Corrections
1B Page 351, Integrated Review
Miss Jennifer's group: ?
Science: Study
Spanish: Study
I-Search: Will you have two data charts completed this week? Next week, we will be going to the library to research. 7th graders will be listening to the librarian's tutorial on Power Library. 8th graders may opt to participate of anyone is in need of a refresher.
Junior Scholastic: 10 Questions about Australia will be checked tomorrow.
Whew, there's a lot going on...plan every day for what you can do to stay on top of things. Share this page with a parent and plan out your week!
Monday, November 20, 2007
Math 1a: Ex 24
Math 1b: corrections and study
Ms. Jen page 216 # 13 - 24, page 215 # 33 -40
Science Study
Junior Scholastic article
History - Field work summaries and grades due to Ms. Julie
Spanish study vocabulary, practice song due on Decemeber 20, 2007, spanish games should be finished and handed in.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
History Section 5 was collected today. If you did not turn it in, turn it in tomorrow for a late grade.
We have a field trip tomorrow to Graeme Park to further our Colonial Studies. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes.
Thanks for a great Colonial Feast! It was delicious and we all had a great time.
Study your Spanish. Test tomorrow.
Junior Scholastic - do all.
Conference Forms?
Report Cards will go home tomorrow.
1B Test tomorrow.
Miss Jennifer: p. 208, 5-16.
1A: none (make up own problems)
Read for 100 Book Challenge: 110 lines due.
Vocabulary: Get A Clue - at the very least, do five words this week. Keep all scores above 80%, including analogies and the last slide. Think!
Literature Circles: if your group assigned a reading goal, do it.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
History Section 5, all. It was due today, but I will collect tomorrow.
Science Test tomorrow.
Study your Spanish.
Work on your I-Search project this week. You should have begun your second data chart.
ECS tonight - AUCTION!
FIELD TRIP TOMORROW - DRESS FOR A FARM. We will be leaving just after the start of school and returning just after lunch time. It's a bit of a drive (about an hour away). Pack a packable lunch.
Junior Scholastic: Page 10, 1-10.
Math 1A: Finish Word Problems
1B: Finish page 335-336
Colonial Feast on Thursday - invite your family!
Field trip to Graeme Park this Friday
We have a few slots left for conferences. If you can't make it next week - we can surely meet the following week before/after school if it suits you better!
Friday, November 9, 2007
History Section 5 # 1, 2
Read for 100 BC
I Search - work on your second data chart.
Junior Scholastic - pages 6-8 due Monday, Crackdown in Burma due Tuesday, pages 9-10 due Wednesday, Page 11, 12, 13, 14 due Thursday, crossword and back cover due Monday 11/19/07
Parent / teacher conferences are optional, but if you'd like to attend, please schedule it as soon as possible.
Field work trips this Wednesday and Friday, make sure you bring in your money.
Colonial Feast - share your cooking ideas with your parents for our Thanksgiving Feast.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
November Parent / Teacher conferences are optional, but if your parents would like to schedule a conference 11/19/07 from 1 pm-7 pm and 11/20/07 from 1 pm - 4 pm.
Field Trips next week on 11/14/07 Wednesday or 11/16/07 Friday
Math 1 a - Review 4
Math 1 b - 323 -324 evens
Math Ms. Jennifer worksheet
Self assessments are overdue
Field work $ is due
Wednesday, Novemener 7, 2007
Peter Wentz summary paragraphs due for a late grade
JS was collected today
Colonial Reading Selection due Friday
Colonial Fieldwork money is due $ 25
$ 3-5 movie basket
Signed self assessmentts due
Colonial cooking ideas need to be shared with a parent
Math 1a- Finish review 3
Math 1 b- finsh mixed review
I Search - 1st data chart is due, you should be working on your second one.
Monday, November 5, 2007
- If you have not returned your self-assessment, please do so. These are meant to be timely feedback, every two weeks!
- If you are in the Peter Wentz group, your subtopic paragraph is due tomorrow, as well as your graded papers.
- Please share with your parent the Colonial Recipe you chose today. Remember, parents hate surprises! Our feast is next Thursday at 12. Your families are welcome to come. If you are inviting siblings, please write a note to the other teachers so they are aware.
- Committee work: if you were assigned a Get to Know Me poster, it is due tomorrow. We will be assembling Afghanistan kits tomorrow.
- Some of you did not turn in Section Four for History. It is up to you to turn your things in on time, or, if not, to turn it in for a late grade. No one will be asking you for it - I only ask once!
- Science notebooks will be collected on Friday.
- See the dates listed below (last week's assignment pages) if you need to remember when our many upcoming field trips are!
- Junior Scholastic: next geography worksheet is due tomorrow. Do a good job.
- Read for 100 Book Challenge. Some of you in second period Language Arts are reading your literature circle books. Please do not read ahead. Hopefully, you can finish your personal Colonial Selection by Friday!
- Conference Schedules will be going out soon. We'll let you know exactly when as soon as we have more information from Jennifer.
- I-Search: Remember, we are in the process of checking data charts. You should bring them every day to class so we can continue to help you out!
- Get a Clue and Vocabulary: Make sure you are working and studying!
- The end of the marking period is approaching....do you think we'll be checking assignment notebooks soon? Is your writing journal perfect?
- North Penn High School is performing The Crucible for their fall production. All are encouraged to check it out, especially 8th graders who are reading it in Lit. Circles. Miss Julie is going on Thursday night @ 7:30. Let me know if you need a ride.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Read colonial book for 100 Book Challenge. You should finish the selection by the end of next week. We will be writing a response. You should have at least 100 lines logged in today.
Please share with your parent the 100 Book Challenge leveling guide that was handed out today.
If you have not returned your self-assessment, please do so.
Math and Science: Study
If you have not yet made a donation for our movie basket to be auctioned off, please bring it soon. Ideas: Large Candy Bars, Movies, Movie Gift Certificates, Micro Popcorn, Movie Poster, Popcorn Bowl...
We learned today that Peter Wentz Farmstead is hosting a mincemeat demo on November 10th, if you're interested in attending. It might be a good research project for you and your family as you decide what you will contribute to our Colonial Feast (Thursday before Thanksgiving).
Be on the lookout for Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Colomns this week. Take photos and add to your architecture study guide.
Section 4 was collected today in History.
Your first data chart should have been completed this week. We are shooting for one data chart a month to stay on top of things.
We heard that some of you forgot to add the upcoming field trip dates to your calendars:
Tuesday, 13th: Library Trip and ECS (Service Auction)
Wednesday, 14th: Burnside Plantation (leaving at 8:40!)
Thursday, 15th: Thanksgiving/Colonial Feast
Friday, 16th: Graeme Park
Monday, 19th and Tuesday, 20th: Half Days (Optional conferences for those who would like one.)
Wednesday, 21st - 23rd: Off
Thursday, 29th: Hope Lodge
Friday, 30th: Mercer Museum
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Read colonial book for 100 Book Challenge
Bring in 5 permission froms for colonial trips and $25 to cover cost of the five trips.
Pack portable lunch for trip to Peter Wentze Farmstead, we'll be there from 10 am to 1pm.
Bring in money for pictures.
History section 4 # 3,4,5,6
Math 1b - finish copying examples
Math Ms. Jennifer Study for test on Monday
Spanish study for quiz on Thursday
Ms. Terry's Monday, Friday 9:00 - 9:30 Vocabulary / spelling Lesson 2 test is rescheduled for Monday, 11/5/07
Ms. Terry's Monday11:00 -11:30, Thursday 2:15 fluency practice probe 60 3x; M.C. complete page 29.
Ms. Terry's Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri., M.c. page 11 finish.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Read your colonial book for 100 BC
History Finish Jamestown Packet
Science Update your binder
Remember to pack a portable lunch for our field trip this Friday. We are leaving at 9 am and should be arriving at Peter Wentz Farmstead.
Ms. J9's 1st Period Math Finish Review 2
Ms. J9's 2nd Period Math Finish mixed review on page 304
Ms. Jennifer's Math class page 159 # 1-16.
Junior Scholastic page 31 and North America worksheet.
Ms. Terry's Monday 9:00 - 9:30 Vocabulary 2 E # 3, 5, 12, Test on Friday on spelling and definitions (lesson 2), proofreading sheet page 2.
Ms. Terry's Monday 11:00 -11:30 Vocabulary, 2E # 2, 6, 8, Test Friday on lesson 2 spelling and definitions, Proofreading sheet page 2.
Remember to bring cider and cookies to school on Wednesday.
Friday, October 26, 2007
I Search 1st data chart due October 31
History Section 3 due Monday
Read Colonial book for 100 Book
JS North American Map due Tuesday
Haunted Hay Ride rescheduled for Saturday October 27, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Math 1A Page 154 Teach yourself
Math 1B correct your chapter test
L/A - Work on your Sentence Packet
History Section 2 # 3-6
Read 1 line of 100book
Bring in Pretzel Money
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Read 2 lines for 100 Book Challenge. Update your logs, including page numbers. Include the author's name, as well. This will make it easier for you to make your list of completed books for mid-year assessments.
Get a Clue users. A reminder that you should complete at least 5-10 words per week. You should maintain an average of at least 80% on the assessments. You should pick up where you left off last year. Do not begin at the level you were assessed.
History: Section 2, #1-2 are due tomorrow.
Science: Test on Matter this Thursday.
Spanish will be on Thursday this week. We have a lab coming in from Ursinus College on Friday (Miss Jocelyn is back!)
I-Search: Keep on track by completing at least one data chart this month. If you do one a month until February, you'll be all set!
Math 1A Correct last night's worksheet
Math 1B Study for test
A reminder that we have a fun event scheduled on Friday, 26th. Haunted Hay ride at Tylersport Fire House. $10. Meet at 6:30. Ask Kayleigh or Allison if you have any questions. (This is not a school event, but we hope to see you there!)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Read for 100 Book Challenge. Update your logs, including page numbers. Include the author's name, as well. This will make it easier for you to make your list of completed books for mid-year assessments.
Get a Clue users. A reminder that you should complete at least 5-10 words per week. You should maintain an average of at least 80% on the assessments. You should pick up where you left off last year. Do not begin at the level you were assessed.
History: Section 1, #1-6 are due tomorrow. Complete sentences are a must for #3-6.
Science: Test on Matter this Thursday.
Spanish will be on Thursday this week. We have a lab coming in from Ursinus College on Friday (Miss Jocelyn is back!)
I-Search: Keep on track by completing at least one data chart this month. If you do one a month until February, you'll be all set!
Math: Miss Jeannine's First Period 1A class: pages 56-57
Miss Jeannine's 2nd period 1B study for test on Thursday
Miss Jennifer's 2B do math worksheet
Harvest Fair is tomorrow. We will be attending from 9-12. Parents who are coming will help man our station from 12-2. Unless you ordered lunch, bring a portable lunch!
A reminder that we have a fun event scheduled on Friday, 26th. Haunted Hay ride at Tylersport Fire House. $10. Meet at 6:30. Ask Kayleigh or Allison if you have any questions. (This is not a school event, but we hope to see you there!)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Science Study for test on Matter and the Phases of Matter, organize science binders
Read 1 line
I Search work on data chart #1 - at least 5 points under each subtopic
JS - front and back cover snd map
Bring in Book Orders by Friday
Math - Ms. J9's fisrt period correct Review I
Ms. J9's second period page 285 - 287 evens, in class work 17 -26
Bring in library cards and books for our trip to the library.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Science - Study for test on Matter and the Phases of Matter on Wednesday.
Read 80 lines by tomorrow.
Do 5 wordss for Get A Clue or two pages in your vocab books.
I- Search spendd 1.5 hours a wek on I Search (You should be working on researching answers to the first big questions on your 1st data chart.
Bring library books back for Tuesday's trip to the library.
Monday, October 15 , 2007
Read 1 line of 100 BC
Bring in signed self asssessments
Bring in costumes and props for Middle School Renaissance Faire
Do Get A Clue or your vocabulary binder (work on it for 15 minutes)
Math - Ms. Jen's 1st period class Pie Chart Quiz page 49.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Well, Miss Julie is mostly back in business.
History: The entire Medieval Times packet is due Wednesday before the trip to the Renaissance Faire. Check the forecast for Wednesday. Good news: It may be cooler. Bad news: They're calling for bouts of drizzle. No biggie, right? The event is rain or shine, according to their site. You'll want to dress appropriately. Costumes are encouraged, if you have one. Chaperones and students - we are leaving exactly at 8:40. In fact, if your group is here earlier, you might want to leave even earlier to catch every minute. Are your money/slip in?
Work on a renaissance costume. Float some ideas around with your parents. Check out the ideas we sent home - or use your own creativity. Tomorrow, we will assign the "famous people" representatives: Queen Elizabeth, William Shakespeare, Sir Frances Drake... We'll also make sure you all have a person in mind to "be".
Tomorrow is committees. Come prepared to work hard - the usuals, minus Andrew whom I have a special plan for!, will be working in the Butterfly Garden so dress appropriately.
Read for one line. Keep in mind: nonfiction not only counts, but is encouraged! Anything you read for I-Search, log it in!
Spanish: Review your words.
I-Search: Continue to work on your first data chart.
Great job on the CAR WASH: $333. Wow, that will really help!
Any Scholastic book order forms last minute? Christine is about to hand out the second month's brochures for you to take a look at!
Bring in any donations for our Afghanistan project, if you'd like.
Math: you're on your own, sorry !
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Read 1 line of 100 BK
I Search spend 1.5 hours a week working on I Search
Math Ms. Jennifer
1st period - 24 practice
2nd Period - page 126 # 13 -25 (solve for variable), #9 26-36, #10 page 128 #59 -78 (Distributive Property)
Algebra 1B - 248 # 1-20, get test signed
Spanish - Study greetings and basic vocabulary for Spanish Vocabulary Bee
Trip slips and money due for October 10, 2007 field trip to Renaissance Faire
Bring in any of the forms that you are still missing; i.e. Homework Guideline, Photo Consent, Handbook, CLO Permission
Car wash this Saturday from 9-2pm. Bring in soap, sponges, rags, towels, old cotton t-shirts.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Math
Algebra 1B - page 245 # 7, 8, #9 -20 ODD, # 23- 26
Period 1 page 33- 35
Period 2 page 126 #13 - 24 (solve for variable), # 9
Read 1 line of 100 BK (log & sign lines)
History - Next 2 articles in history packet
Junior Scholastic - Must have everything done by tomorrow.
I Search - speand 1 hour and a half a week (start research for your 1st big question)
Car wash this Saturdy, October 6, 2007, 9am - 2pm.
Bring in trip slips and money ($ 14.00)