Wednesday, February 6, 2008

WEEK of February 11, 2008

LANGUAGE ARTS: Gold packets are going out on Monday, due on Wednesday. Be sure you do your list of words. Everyone has their own set of words. You will be required to know your differentiated set by Friday. There will be a quiz. You will be required to place your words into solid paragraphs or sentences depending on your goal for the week.

READING: We are continuing our independent novel and reports. Everyone has a book that is at their ability level. Your book report is due on Thursday 2/14/08. If you have a 90% or better, you will re-write it into paragraph form prior to getting a homework pass. Remember all passes must be signed by your parent and attached to the homework. Passes are not allowed on either book reports or math assignments.

MATH: We will be reviewing geometry formulas and finding the perimeters, areas, and other formulas. When we are working in class, if you know what to do, go ahead. Your final score must be 90% or better to move further. Each of you have a math goal.... keep that goal in mind!

SOCIAL STUDIES: Westward Expansion, election news and geography skills. Expect homework on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

SCIENCE: PROJECTS! PROJECTS! PROJECTS! You must bring in your materials to work on on your Astronomy project. This will be an in class assignment. I have different expectations for each of you. Remember, your goal is to do your best! The final project is due on Friday, 2/15/08. Homework will included worksheets on a nightly basis on different planets.


REMINDERS:

*If you have CORE Science: Gravity project is due on Wednesday, 2/13/08
*If you have CORE Language Arts: The Giver project is due on Friday 2/15/08
*If you have CORE Social Studies: Activity 9 is due Friday 2/15/08
*Student Council is selling carnations for $1.00 each. They will be delivered on Thursday!
*Bring home your gym uniform and wash it! Thursday mornings 8:15 Extra credit available at the fitness center.

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