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WEST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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6/3 SeaOtter Team
Week of 11/16-11/20
***We are aware of the situation with the recent layout of our information on this schoolnotes page. We are trying to fix it.***
Mrs. Picha has returned to the science classroom from maternity leave. Welcome back, Mrs. Picha!
*Donation request: Mrs. Edwards is looking for donations of M&M's for a class activity on Friday. Any size bags are welcomed.
**Math Text Book On-line: Check out our math text book on-line! Go to http://my.hrw.com and enter in our team user name (Otter6) and team password (m7y8t). Click on "Go to the Online Textbook" to try it out!
We also want to remind you that Mrs. Edwards has returned from her maternity leave to the 6/3 math position. You may reach her at kedwards@wcpss.net or 662-2900 if you have questions or concerns. We also have drop-in conferences scheduled for 11/19 from 3-5pm if you would like to formally introduce yourself to her. Mrs. Edwards is excited about returning to West Lake where she has taught for 10 years and is looking forward to working with the 6/3 students. She hopes to resolve any SPAN issues and enter the latest math grades as soon as possible.
This website will be used to communicate upcoming events, announcements, and homework and reminders to both students and parents. Please make sure that you register for the site so that we can send you updates and reminders.
*Parents, in order to increase communication between home and school, we are asking that you please sign the Agenda nightly. Each teacher will sign by the homework daily and may include notes in the form of communication alerts (a green stamp)or strikes (a red stamp). In addition, please see the Team Brochure which was sent home the first day of school for more important information.
*Donation requested: New or used tennis balls would be greatly appreciated! Please send them to Mrs. Cox if you are able to donate them. Thank you!
*Science Donation Request* Sandwich bags and index cards. Please send them to Mrs. Picha if you are able to donate. Thanks!
Announcements:
SPAN Reminders:
1. Please allow time for teachers to grade papers and then to enter them into the spreadsheet. Keep in mind that we teach approximately 130 students and that grading this number of papers is not fast, in most cases.
2. Often, papers will be returned to students and then grades will be posted to parents on-line. Occasionally, because of absences and students that need to make up work, grades may be posted on-line, but papers not returned to students. This is to eliminate copying or cheating. We will try to let you know through schoolnotes when graded work is returned to students.
3. Please look over the graded work with your child before you email the teacher with a question about the grade/assignment.
4. The teachers will try to post comments regarding the assignment (if it was turned in late; if the student was absent and needs to make it up; if corrections are required or if a student is asked to re-do the assignment) with the grade so that you will have more information about the assignment.
*Questions regarding SPAN? Forgotten password? Having trouble logging on? Please contact the SPAN administrator at sam607@wcpss.net. The teachers cannot help you with these issues.
*If you would like to have access to your child's grades on-line, but have not completed a form, please let Mrs. Cox know (mccox@wcpss.net). You have two choices: 1. sign the form in front of the receptionist, at your convenience, and leave it with her; 2. have Mrs. Cox send the paperwork home with your child; please have it notarized before returning to school.
Upcoming Events:
6th grade Success Support Group for Students: meets on Oct. 7 (study skills); Oct. 21 (time management); Nov. 4 (self-confidence); Nov. 18 (social skills). All meetings are from 4-5pm. The cost per session is $30. For more information call 467-3831 or email drtammiemoore@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 17th: 2nd quarter interims distributed. Please sign and return with your child to school by Friday, Nov. 20th.
Thursday, Nov. 19th: Parent Drop-In Conferences, 3-5pm. No appointment is necessary. Visit with the teachers as you choose. Please limit conversations to 3-5 minutes per teacher. If you would like to schedule a formal conference with the team, please contact one of the teachers (see email addresses at the end of this page).
Thursday, Nov. 19th and Friday, Nov. 20th: Book Fair preview during Team Time. Students will have an opportunity to purchase books during language arts class on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.
Monday, Nov. 23rd: Cultural Arts Program, Afrcian American Dance Ensemble; 1:05-2:00.
Wednesday, Nov. 25th is a School Day!
Thursday, Nov. 26th and Friday, Nov. 27th: Thanksgiving Holidays; No school
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THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Monday 11/16
Language Arts:
*Read for 100 minutes at home this week.
*Be sure to work on the Nonfiction reading assignment for the QRL.
In Class Today:
1. Complete Journal #1
2. Read Friedrich: pp. 14-25
Math: WB pg. 71 (all) WB pg. 72 (1-15 only) Classwork notes are on Journal pg. 14. Typed notes are on NV9.
Science: Wave Vocabulary completed by 11/17/09. Wave vocabulary quiz 11/24/09.
Social Studies: Greek Open Notes/Handout Test has been put onto SPAN.
We will have a Roman Vocabulary Test on Friday. The list of words will be posted tomorrow.
Remember to check blackboard for all notes, vocabulary, and handouts. They are located under the "ancient rome" folder.
Tuesday 11/17 Interims distributed: Please sign and return by Friday 11/20
Language Arts:
No homework
In Class Today:
1. Fill in the blank notes for Judaism
2. Read Friedrich: pp. 26-31, as time allows
Math: Finish WB pgs. 28 and 72. Classwork notes are on Journal pg. 14. Typed notes are on NV9.
Science: Wave questions 1-4, due 11/19/09. Please write answers on loose-leaf paper. Homework will not be accepted if it is not written on loose-leaf paper.
All missing and late assignments may be turned in for a grade by no later then 11/20/09.
Social Studies: Greek Test Returned. Students who did not pass (70%) should speak with me in class tomorrow.
Words for Friday's vocabulary test have been posted on Blackboard, under the Ancient Rome Folder. Students were given a chance to copy down the list in class.
Study for Friday's Test.
Wednesday 11/18
Language Arts:
1. Read through p. 44 in Friedrich by tomorrow. Expect a short quiz on the main ideas of the reading.
2. Optional--Sharing Day on Thursday. If your child would like to share a story/artifact from either World War,
the Holocaust, or their religion, they may do so.
In Class Today:
*Read in Friedrich as time allows
*Complete Journal Entry #2
Math:
Science: Wave Questions (1-4)due 11/19/09. Please write answers on loose-leaf paper. Homework will not be accepted if it is not written on loose-leaf paper.
Social Studies:
Thursday 11/19 Parent Drop-In Conferences: 3-5 pm Today
Language Arts:
*Finish Journal Entries 1 & 2
In Class Today:
1. Reading Quiz: pp. 38-44
2. Sharing Day
3. Read in Friedrich as time allows
Math: Check out our on-line text book (details at the top of this page)
Science:Bring headphones and agenda for computer lab tomorrow.
**All make-up work must be turned in by tomorrow**
Social Studies:
Friday 11/20 Interims Due Today!
No homework
In Class Today:
1. Read in Friedrich as time allows
2. Complete Vocabulary, #5-12
3. Journal Entry #3
Language Arts:
Math: Review your notes (J.14 and NV9) Check out our online text book (details at the top of this page)
Science:
Social Studies:
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LAST WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Monday 11/9
Language Arts:
1. Read for 100 minutes at home this week.
2. Media Center Circulation: Friday, Nov. 13th. Students will have an opportunity to check out a WWI, WWII, or Holocaust book which will fulfill the nonfiction reading requirement for 2nd quarter.
3. Graded work returned: Myth writing assignment. If you scored less than 70, please make improvements, re-write and turn in by Thursday, Nov. 12th for extra points.
In Class Today:
*Introduction to Friedrich (novel study)and World War II
Math: WB pg. 65
Science:
Social Studies: Blue Diamond Tuesday
Tuesday 11/10
Language Arts:
No homework
In Class Today:
*Students will create a K-W-L chart about World War II (listing ideas for what they Know about the subject; what they Want to know about the subject; and what they have Learned) before, during, and after a video shown on the subject.
Math: WB pg. 66
Science:
Social Studies: Open notes/handouts Test on Greece on Friday. Remember that all notes/handouts can be found on my blackboard site. Although, students should rely on their own work to bring to the test if possible.
Blue Diamond Assessment today in class. Although it will not count toward the report card grade, it is a mandatory county asessment to make sure students are understanding the curriculum that is being taught.
Wednesday 11/11--Veteran's Day; No School
Thursday 11/12
Language Arts:
*Media circulation on Friday
In Class Today:
1. Read Friedrich (novel), pp. 1-6
2. Work on Vocabulary Words, 1-4
Math: Percent Chart due Monday. Bring headphones for computer lab tomorrow.
I am looking for a few parent volunteers tomorrow (Friday) to help me load an application onto the class set of calculators while we are in the computer lab. If you are able to help out any time between 8am-1pm, please e-mail me at kedwards@wcpss.net. Thank you!
Science:
Social Studies: Review Greek materials for tomorrows open notes/handout tets
test on Greece. Double check you have everything. Refer to blackboard if needed.
Friday 11/13
Language Arts:
*Read nonfiction book (checked out from the Media Center today). Complete the reading assignment for this book (on the reverse of the QRL.
In Class Today:
1. Friedrich: pp. 7-14
2. Media Center Circulation: check out a nonfiction book on WWI, WWII, or the Holocaust
Math: No HW...Computer Lab Day
Science:
Social Studies: Read "How Rome was Governed" worksheet. Side #1 is more important to comprehend at this time than side #2.
Copy of worksheet is located in the Ancient Rome folder on Blackboard.
Students took Ancient Greece open notes test. A copy of the test can be found in the Ancient Greece Test open notes folder on Blackboard.
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LAST WEEK'S HOMEWORK
Monday 10/12
Language Arts:
1. Read 100 minutes at home this week for the QRL.
2. Dialogue quiz on Tuesday. Study notes (see writing folder or Blackboard) and pp. 157-162 in the Grammar Workbook.
In Class Today (Computer Lab):
*Grammar Workbook: p. 162, exercise 1 only
*Myth writing assignment: Conference with a peer to check clarity and understanding; revise; peer edit (as time allows)
Math: Workbook p. 22
Test coming up on Friday on multiplying and dividing decimals.
Science:
Key Terms Worksheet
Notecards: Students will write the term on the front neatly and the defintion or explanation of the term on the back of the 3/5 cards provided. Store the cards in the plastic zip lock back also provided.
There will a key terms quiz on Wednesday.
Social Studies: Review Handout on the 3 types of Greek Architecture Columns. Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Can you tell the difference between them?
Tuesday 10/13
Language Arts:
*Turn in Myth Final Copy, rubric, all drafts, and planning sheet on Thursday. (Wednesday will be the last day we have in the computer lab)
In Class Today (Computer Lab):
1. Continue to conference, revise, edit as needed.
2. Work on Final Copy as time allows
3. Take the Dialogue Quiz
Math: Workbook p. 23
Science:
Task Sheets for KE and PE
Study vocab cards for quiz on Wednesday
Social Studies: RETURN SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOK.
Finish Greek Building that you started in class today. Instructions and an example can be found on blackboard under the documents tab and folder "Greek Worksheets and Handouts" and the folder "Greek October 2009 Powerpoints".
Students took a "pop" comprehension check up quiz based 100% on the homework worksheet. Although the grade will NOT count, it has been posted on SPAN, so you can see how your child did. A copy of the "pop" comprehension check up quiz can also be found on blackboard under the documents tab and folder "Greek Worksheets and Handouts"
Wednesday 10/14
Language Arts:
*Turn in Myth Final Copy, rubric, all drafts, and planning sheet on Thursday. (Today is the last day we will use the computer lab)
In Class Today:
1. Continue to conference, revise, edit as needed.
2. Work on Final Copy
Math: RETURN MATH TEXTBOOKS!
Finish worksheet B-42 and B-57
Study for test friday
Science:
Work Sheet: In Use or Not
reminder locker cleanout is tomorrow
Social Studies:
Thursday 10/15 *Locker Clean-Out!
Language Arts:
Graded work returned: Folktale Assignment and Dialogue Quiz
In Class Today:
1. Turn in Myth: rubric, final copy, all drafts, and planning sheet
2. Discuss Graded Work
3. Reflection on this track-in; set goals for next track-in
Math: Do copied problems
Finish study guide
Study for test tomorrow
Science:
No Bookbag tomorrow.
Social Studies:
Friday 10/16 *Please do not bring a bookbag to school today!*
Language Arts:
Dialogue Quiz returned to 5th period students today
In Class Today:
*Culminating activity for the fiction unit
Math: Enjoy Track-out!
Science:
None
Social Studies:
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