April 30, 2014

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

FANTASTIC FALCON requirements due Monday, May 5!!

Homework:

Math:   Math Homework 9-2

Science: Good luck on your 2nd half of SAGE test for science!

Language Arts:  Remember to bring your notes about Julius Caesar to next class. MyAccess essay is due May 12.

Reading:  Started the novel "Flying Solo" by Ralph Fletcher. Assignment:  pages 1-33,  vocabulary and questions answered. Skills Test #12 completed in class.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 29, 2014

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

FANTASTIC FALCON requirements due Monday, May 5!!

Homework:

Math:   Worksheet 8-11 due Tuesday, 29th.  Unit 8 test on Monday!

Science: Congrats on surviving the first test session for Science!

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Started the novel "Flying Solo" by Ralph Fletcher. Assignment:  pages 1-22,  vocabulary and questions answered.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 28, 2014

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

FANTASTIC FALCON requirements due Monday, May 5!!

Homework:

Math:   Worksheet 8-11 due Tuesday, 29th.  Unit 8 test on Monday!

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Started the novel "Flying Solo" by Ralph Fletcher. Assignment: Make a prediction of what you think the title means and write two complete paragraphs on a lined sheet of paper.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 25, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee TODAY - Congratulations to our winner - Michael R. and for third place, Jeremy R.  Great job you two, we are so proud of you!

Marvelous Monday April 28th

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:   Worksheet 8-11 due Monday 28th.  Unit 8 test on Monday!

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Started the novel "Flying Solo" by Ralph Fletcher. Assignment: Make a prediction of what you think the title means and write two complete paragraphs on a lined sheet of paper.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 24, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee TOMORROW at 9:00am

Marvelous Monday April 28th - All Missing Work Due TOMORROW - No exceptions!

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:   Worksheet 8-11 due Monday 28th

Science:

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Started the novel "Flying Solo" by Ralph Fletcher. Assignment: Make a prediction of what you think the title means and write two complete paragraphs on a lined sheet of paper.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 23, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee on Friday at 9:00am

Marvelous Monday April 28th - All Missing Work Due this Friday April 25th

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:   Worksheet 8-10 due Thursday, April 24.

Science: Science Final on Tuesday/Wednesday depending on Space Camp.  
                               TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Language Arts Sage Test

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 22, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee on Friday at 9:00am

Marvelous Monday April 28th - All Missing Work Due this Friday April 25th

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-9 due April 22 or 23 depending on what day you are attending Space Camp. 8-10 due Thursday, April 24.

Science: Science Final on Tuesday/Wednesday depending on Space Camp.  
                               TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

Language Arts:  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  Field Trip today

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 16, 2014

SPACE CAMP NEXT WEEK!!!

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp :)   Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4. 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee next Friday, April 25th 9:15am
Marvelous Monday April 28th - All Missing Work Due Friday April 25th

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-9 due April 22 or 23 depending on what day you are attending Space Camp. 

Science: Science Final on Tuesday/Wednesday depending on Space Camp.  
                               TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

Language Arts:  Narrative "Just a Dream" Essay due Wednesday April 16th.  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading: Middle Ages Reading/Questions #13-18 Due Today. New Frontiers Questions will be for Extra Credit.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 15, 2014

SPACE CAMP NEXT WEEK!!!

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp :)   Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4. 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-9 due April 22 or 23 depending on what day you are attending Space Camp. 

Science: Science Final on Tuesday/Wednesday depending on Space Camp.  
                               TICK TOCK TICK TOCK

Language Arts:  Narrative "Just a Dream" Essay due Wednesday April 16th.  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading:  C.C. G-13 in completed in class.  New Frontiers: 1-47 read and answer questions.
Middle Ages Reading/Questions #13-18 due Wednesday.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 11, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp :)   Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.  Return permission note with lunch choice by Monday, April 14.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  Math WS 8-7 Due Monday April 14th

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts:  Narrative "Just a Dream" Essay due Thursday April 24th.  Please make sure to bring a novel to class.

Reading: Comprehension Challenge G-12 and Dictation #11 in class.  Students shared their "Your Words, My Story" essay.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 10, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp!!!  Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.  Return permission note with lunch choice by Monday, April 14.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  Math WS 8-14 Due Monday April 14th

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts:  Narrative Essay incorporating conversations into the essay due Thursday April 24th.

Reading: Comprehension Challenge G-12 and Dictation #11 in class today.  Students shared their "Your Words, My Story" essay.

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 9, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp!!!  Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.  Return permission note with lunch choice by Monday, April 14.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  Continuing to find the Mean and Median; WS 8-6 due Thursday

Science: No Assignment

Language Arts:  Starting a Narrative Essay incorporating conversations into the essay.

Reading: "My Words, Your Story" Middle Ages Vocabulary Assignment Due Tomorrow

     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 8, 2014

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp!!!  Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.  Return permission note with lunch choice by Monday, April 14.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  Started Median.  No homework today.  Great chance to make up any missing work.

Science: Good job on the test today!

Language Arts:  "Stranded on a Beach" essay rough draft due Monday, April 7 for peer editing.  Working on Narrative Essay - Final draft due at the end of class on Tuesday.  Bring a book to class if you finish early.

Reading:  Word Test #11,  study words you missed today.
                    What is Religion?  DVD
     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 7, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp!!!  Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-5 worksheet due Tuesday 4/8.

Science: Go over your study guides! Sound test tomorrow!

Language Arts:  "Stranded on a Beach" essay rough draft due Monday, April 7 for peer editing.  Working on Narrative Essay - Final draft due at the end of class on Tuesday.  Bring a book to class if you finish early.

Reading:  7-12 Middle Ages Readings/Questions completed
                  10 bullet points on Middles Ages Library Books due: Tomorrow
                  
     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 4, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are going to Space Camp!!!  Boehme/Anderson and Berven/Thomas are going on Tuesday, April 22.  Packard and Ridge are going on Wednesday, April 23.  Go to this link to read about your mission starting at the bottom of page 4.

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-4 worksheet due Monday 4/7.

Science: Have a great weekend.

Language Arts:  "Stranded on a Beach" essay rough draft due Monday, April 7 for peer editing.  Working on Narrative Essay - Final draft due at the end of class on Tuesday.  Bring a book to class if you finish early.

Reading:  7-12 Middle Ages Readings/Questions due: Monday, April 7
                  HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
     
Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 3, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-4 worksheet due Monday 4/7

Science: Great job on the instruments! 

Language Arts:  Working on Narrative Essay - Final draft due Tuesday

Reading:  7-12 Middle Ages Readings/Questions due: Monday, April 7
              Completed Skills Test #11, 
              "Grafitti Vocabulary Activity" due tomorrow.  (30 pts)
     You may print any  pictures at home if you would like, but all writing/letters must be your own.

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 2, 2014

Notes/Reminders: 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-3 worksheet due Thursday 4/3

Science: We are building our musical instruments tomorrow.  Please bring any materials that you need.

Language Arts:  Working on Narrative Essay - Final draft due Tuesday

Reading:  7-12 Middle Ages Readings/Questions due: Monday, April 7
              Completed Skills Test #11, 
              "Grafitti Vocabulary Activity" due tomorrow.  (30 pts)
     You may print any  pictures at home if you would like, but all writing/letters must be your own.

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.

April 1, 2014

HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY

Notes/Reminders: 

Elk Meadows Spelling Bee April 25th 9:15am 
Final Leader in Me Assembly April 8th 2:20pm in the Gym

Planner: Remember to have it signed every day.

Independent Reading: Read 20 minutes per night. 100 minutes required per week.  Record minutes in planner.

Homework:

Math:  8-1 worksheet due 4/1.

Science: Continued our Sound Lab.

Language Arts:  SAGE Writing Tests Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Reading:  7-12 Middle Ages Readings/Questions due: Monday, April 7
                  Middle Ages Crossword due: Wednesday
                  Parent Letter due: Wednesday

Keyboarding: Students should be typing at 28 wpm minimum.  Practice at:  Free-Typing-Test.com.