December 20, 2013

Reminders: 


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th  10am
For those students who will be moving on to this round of the competition, please study your geography packets, the questions will be similar in this school wide competition.  Also, check out the National Geographic website for others practice questions and games:
 http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
Any questions, please email Mrs. Thomas :)
Good Luck!

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: No assignment!  If you want to get some extra credit, work on the online activities at ThinkCentral.
 

Science: Thank you 6th grade for all your hard work. Have a Merry Christmas and New Year!


Language Arts:

• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: December 31, 2013. Students have had three weeks to work on this assignment. Yes, they may work on it during the Christmas break to raise their scores! Remember: a score of 4.2/6.0 = 70% = C.

Reading: Have a fabulous vacation and read some of your favorite books!

December 19, 2013

Reminders: 

School "Sing Around The Christmas Tree" tomorrow, December 20.  9-10:00 AM. You can wear your Santa hats and sunglasses.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th  10am
For those students who will be moving on to this round of the competition, please study your geography packets, the questions will be similar in this school wide competition.  Also, check out the National Geographic website for others practice questions and games:
 http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
Any questions, please email Mrs. Thomas :)
Good Luck!

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Quiz Today Unit 5 A.  No Homework. :)


Science: 


Language Arts:

• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: December 31, 2013. Students have had three weeks to work on this assignment. Yes, they may work on it during the Christmas break to raise their scores! Remember: a score of 4.2/6.0 = 70% = C.

Reading: In class we turned in C.C. G-9 and worked on "The Great Greek Gods" WS. Due: Friday, 12/20.

December 18, 2013

Reminders:

Christmas Program for Parents: December 19, at 9:00 AM. 
Students should wear a white, green, or red shirt for the Christmas program on Thursday. And they may bring a red Santa hat and sunglasses if they wish. 

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: 

• Wkst. #5-3 Due: 12/19. Math quiz: 12/19.

Science: 

• Thursday 12/19: Santa Space Probe Project- TOP SECRET.

Language Arts:

• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: December 31, 2013. 

Reading: 

• Watched "Constellation Myths" in class. Comprehension Challenge "Star Myth" Due: Thursday, 12/19.

December 17, 2013

Reminders:

Christmas Program for Parents: December 19, at 9:00 AM. 
Students should wear a white, green, or red shirt for the Christmas program on Thursday. And they may bring a red Santa hat and sunglasses is they wish. 

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: 

•  5-2 worksheet due 12/18.
• Wkst. #4-6 Extra Credit. Due: Wednesday, December 18.

Science:

• Wednesday 12/18: TEST- Unit test for Solar System.
• Thursday 12/19: Santa Space Probe Project- TOP SECRET.

Language Arts:

• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: December 31, 2013. 

Reading:  

• Please bring your favorite children's Christmas story to share in class!

December 16, 2013

Reminders:
Christmas Program for Parents: December 19, at 9:00 AM.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Worksheet 5-1 due 12/17.
• Wkst. #4-6 Extra Credit. Due: Wednesday, December 18.

Science:

• Tuesday 12/17: Review and Study Guide for Unit Test. Homework: Study the guide!
• Wednesday 12/18: TEST- Unit test for Solar System.
• Thursday 12/19: Santa Space Probe Project- TOP SECRET.

Language Arts:

• DUE TOMORROW!!! The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/17/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR. Worth 100 points.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: December 31, 2013. 

Reading:  

• Please bring your favorite children's Christmas story to share in class!

December 13, 2013

Reminders:

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Wkst. #4-6 Extra Credit. Due: Tuesday, December 18.

Science:

Language Arts:

• SCHEDULE CHANGE!!! Ms. Emily needed to move her Bully Blocker Lesson to Monday, December 16.  That means our memorized poem performances will be moved to Tuesday, December 17. 
• Essay note must be signed and returned. Due: 12/12 for 10 pts. Due: 12/13 for 5 pts. 

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/17/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 5, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 16.

Reading:  

• Read!!!
• Enjoy your weekend and serve someone this holiday season.

December 12, 2013

Reminders:

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Wkst. #4-6 Extra Credit. Due: Tuesday, December 18.

Science:

Language Arts:

• SCHEDULE CHANGE!!! Ms. Emily needed to move her Bully Blocker Lesson to Monday, December 16.  That means our memorized poem performances will be moved to Tuesday, December 17. 
• Essay note must be signed and returned. Due: 12/12 for 10 pts. Due: 12/13 for 5 pts. 

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/17/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 5, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 16.

Reading:  

• BOOK ORDER--Due: Friday, December 14, to Mrs. Berven.
• Great job on the Quiz today!

11 December 2013

Reminders:

Please bring a large "eye" needle for our string art projects.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Unit 4 Review, Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow, December 12.

Science:

Language Arts:

• SCHEDULE CHANGE!!! Ms. Emily needed to move her Bully Blocker Lesson to Monday, December 16.  That means our memorized poem performances will be moved to Tuesday, December 17. 
• Essay note signed and returned. Due: 12/12.

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/17/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 5, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 16.

Reading:  

• BOOK ORDER--Due: Friday, December 14, to Mrs. Berven.
• Greek Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow, December 12.

December 10, 2013

Please bring a large "eye" needle for our string art projects.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Get the wiggles out.  Bundle up and play outside for 30 minutes!

Homework:

Math:  

• WS 4-5 due on Wednesday

Science:  Test on Wednesday, 12/8 on the Solar System.

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 5, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 17.

Reading:  

• BOOK ORDER--Due: Friday to Mrs. Berven
• Greek Vocabulary Quiz Thursday
• Finished "Hercules" today

December 9, 2013

Please bring a large "eye" needle for our string art projects.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Get the wiggles out.  Bundle up and play outside for 30 minutes!

Homework:

Math:  

• WS 4-4 due on Tuesday

Science:  Have a great night Falcons! Stay warm!

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 5, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 17.

Reading:  

• "Your Words, My Story" Vocabulary WS 
• "Youth of Hercules"  readings/questions due:Tuesday
•  Greek Vocabulary Quiz Thursday

December 6, 2013

Please bring a large "eye" needle for our string art projects.

Elk Meadows Geography Bee Friday, January 10th 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• WS 4-3 due on Monday

Science:  Have a great weekend Falcons! Stay warm!

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 6, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 17.

Reading:  

• "Your Words, My Story" Vocabulary WS due Monday

December 5, 2013

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• 4-3 due on Monday

Science:  Way to conquer the Solar System 6th graders! Our strip models of the scale of the planets look great.

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 6, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 17.

Reading:  

• Reading--"Life In Ancient Greece"  activity Due: Thursday

• Book Order Due: Friday

December 4, 2013

Notes To Remember:

Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes per five day week required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Worksheet 4-2 due 12/5.

Science:  

• Great start to our new unit: The Solar System!

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: Jan. 6, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: Tuesday, Dec. 17. 
• Bring a copy of the book A Christmas Carol to class for extra credit.

Reading:  

• Reading--"Life In Ancient Greece"  Activity Due: Tomorrow, 12/5.

• Book Order Due: Friday, 12/6.

December 3, 2013

Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  

• Worksheet 4-1 due 12/4.

Science:  

• Great start to our new unit: The Solar System!

Language Arts:

• The next poem to memorize and practice public speaking skills is "A Candle In The Night." Our next performances will be Monday, 12/16/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay, "The Most Influential Spirit In A Christmas Carol." Due: January 6, 2014. 
• "Bully Blockers" Lesson #4 with Miss Emily: December 17.

Reading:  

• Parent Letter #7 Due: Wednesday

• Reading--"Life In Ancient Greece"  activity Due: Thursday

• Book Order Due: Friday

• Please sign SRI results and bring back Wednesday for 10 points.

December 2, 2013

Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Surface Area of rectangular prisms.   No Homework!

Science: Great start to our new unit, the Solar System!

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.

Reading: Parent Letter #7 due: Wednesday
Reading--"Life In Ancient Greece"  activity due: Thursday
Book Order due: Tuesday

November 26, 2013

Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Unit 4 Pretest: No Homework!

Science: Thanks everyone for your effort on your science test.

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: TOMORROW: 11/26/13.

Reading: No Homework

November 25, 2013

Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Benchmark 1 Test Today. No Assignment.

Science: Thanks everyone for your effort on your science test.

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: TOMORROW: 11/26/13.

Reading: Study Greek Vocabulary.

November 22, 2013

YEAH!!!  Our next great "Marvelous Monday" is in 3 days!!!! 


Christmas Art: Please bring a needle with a large "eye" for Christmas string art.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Benchmark 1 Test on Monday.

Science: Test for our Seasons Unit will be on Monday.  Use your study guides :)

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading: Read, Read and more Reading!

November 21, 2013

YEAH!!!  Our next great "Marvelous Monday" is in 4 days!!!! 

This is the week to get ALL of your missing work turned in by this Friday, November 22, 2013.

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: Unit 3 Test TOMORROW
Benchmark 1 Test on Monday, November 25.

Science: Test for our Seasons Unit will be on Monday, November.  Use your study guides :)

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading: Dictation #6 and C.C. G-8 done in class today.

November 20, 2013

YEAH!!!  Our next great "Marvelous Monday" is in 5 days!!!! 

This is the week to get ALL of your missing work turned in by this Friday, November 22, 2013.

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: #3-17 Due: 11/21/13. Unit 3 Test Friday.
Benchmark 1 Test on Monday, November 25.

Science: Test for our Seasons Unit will be on Monday, November.  Use your study guides :)

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading:  Study Spelling Words for Dictation Test tomorrow, 11/21.  Greek Vocabulary words (18) written in spelling notebook with definitions.

November 19, 2013

YEAH!!!  Our next great "Marvelous Monday" is coming!!!! 

This is the week to get ALL of your missing work turned in by this Friday, November 22, 2013.

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: #3-16 Due: 11/20/13.  Stretch your Thinking is extra credit.

Science: Test for our Seasons Unit will be on Monday, November 25, 2013. Today we completed our Seasons Lab 3.

Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading:  Study Spelling Words for Dictation Test on Thursday, 11/21.
We finished reading "Greek Civilization" and 20 facts due today.
Skills test was taken and recorded.  Study any missed words.

November 18, 2013

Today, the Riverton High School Peer Leadership Team came to visit our classes. They presented different ways for students to handle difficult bullying situations in a fun, energetic way. 

YEAH!!!  Our next great "Marvelous Monday" is coming!!!! 

This is the week to get ALL of your missing work turned in by this Friday, November 22, 2013.

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math: #3-15 Due: 11/19/13.

Science: Test for our Seasons Unit will be on Monday, November 25, 2013.
Homework- Take home Seasons Quiz- "Why the Earth has seasons in two sentences or more". Please write one sentence each the two major factors that produce seasons and the requires elements for each:
Tilt-
Angle
Light (More or less direct OR concentrated or spread out)
Temperature(more direct light=higher temp and vice versa)
Place( Different places get different temperatures e.g. north hemisphere the opposite of south hemisphere) 

Revolution
Axis constant-( points to the north star)
Earth always moving 
Changes which places get direct and direct light
Causes solstices and equinoxes


Language Arts:

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading:  Study Spelling Words for Dictation next Thursday.
Introduction to Ancient Greece and we started reading "Greek Civilization" 20 facts due tomorrow at the end of class.

November 15, 2013

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework -

Math: WS 3-14 due Monday (all questions)
Science:
Language Arts:

• Wkst. "Motions of the Earth" Due: 11/18.
• Wkst. "What Is A Myth?" Due: 11/18. 

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading:  Study Spelling Words for Dictation next Thursday.

November 14, 2013

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework -

Math: WS 3-14 due Monday (all questions)
Science: Science Quiz Today - no weekend homework.
Language Arts:

• Wkst. "Motions of the Earth" Due: 11/18.
• Wkst. "What Is A Myth?" Due: 11/18. 

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading: Watched Movie "Buddhism and Hinduism"  Study Spelling Words for Dictation next Thursday.

November 13. 2013

Please send a toilet paper tube with your student for an Art Project.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.
 
Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework -

Math: WS 3-13

Science: 

Language Arts: 

• The next poem to practice public speaking skills is "The Parts of Speech" by Green Baker.  Our next performances will be 12/2/13. Remember to practice saying it LOUD, SLOW, and CLEAR.
• MyAccess.com Essay: "Persephone and the Four Seasons" Due: 11/26/13.

Reading: Word Test #7 Today.  Asia Maps Due: Tomorrow  CHINA reading this week.