I would like to take this time to thank every parent who sent your child to my class everyday. We learned so much about South America and Europe. I hope the students will remember all the fun we had while learning. Parents, please continue to encourage your child to be the very best.
I love teaching and I know I will miss all of my students! With that being stated, I wanted to inform all of you (I'm sure your child told you yesterday) that unfortunately, I will not be returning to HRMS next year due to budget cuts. I am sad knowing I will have to live with this fact all summer long. I would love to hear from you as a parent and my students over the summer. You can email me at deltaslh@nc.rr.com. Please keep in touch and I am hoping that things will change and I will be able to come back next year.
Have fun this summer and don't forget to read!
Take care, Mrs. Henderson
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I can't believe it is already the end of the year! I have enjoyed teaching your child and I hope they will have a great summer. Please allow them plenty of rest in between all of their vacations. I will miss them and I hope to see them next year. Thank you for being the great parents that you have been and for allowing me the opportunity to share my teaching experiences with them. What a great year we had!
Mon. Procedures: Students attending the EOG Celebration
Tue. Procedures: Students will engage in activities
Wed. Awards Day at 7:45am. Have a great summer!
This week we are watching Power Points; hearing reports; and making posters of past topics covered in class.
Just a few reminders:
-All textbooks are due now.
Homework for 6/1-6/5:
Mon.
Procedures: Students will present their Tic-Tac-Toe Projects
Homework: None
Tue.
Procedures: Students will present their Tic-Tac-Toe Projects
Homework: None
Wed.
Procedures: Students began reading the play "Phantom Toolbooth"
Homework: None
Thur.
Procedures: Students will continue reading the play.
Homework: None
Fri.
Procedures: Students will continue reading the play.
Homework: None
This week we are busy working on an Tic-Tac-Toe Project (in class)! It is exciting and engaging as we learn about many different countries.
Just a few reminders:
-Interims should be signed and returned tomorrow.
-In-class Tic-Tac-Toe Projects are due May 29. If students select the box for a Power Point, they should work on this at home. We will not have any library time to work on this portion of the project. Each student was given a pink sheet for the Tic-Tac-Toe Project. Students should choose 3 boxes to complete by May 29th. The center box is required by each student regardless of the other 2 or 3 boxes they select. Extra credit is given for each additional box that is completed. All requirements must be met in order to receive full credit/extra credit. Please review this with your child.
Homework for 5/18-5/22:
Procedures: Students will work on an in-class project this week and next week. The project is time consuming and I will provide all supplies that are needed to complete the project.
Homework: Students who have decided to choose the box (from their Pink sheet)to create a Power Point should work on this at home.
-EOG Testing May 13-15
-Independent Projects are due on May 18. NO LATE PROJECTS!
-Interims will come home Monday, May 18. Please look for a note attached if your child did not turn in the Travel Brochure Project which was due on May 4th.
-Please remind your child that we will work until the last day of school so please remember to follow all school and classroom rules and procedures.
-Students are asked to leave all cell phones, book bags, purses, etc. in their lockers during testing.
Due to EOG's this week, all work will be done in class. There is no homework except to finish the project. Students should be close to finishing their project because I took them to the computer lab last week.
Have a great week and please make sure that your child is getting the proper rest and breakfast before coming to school. Also, it is very important that students are at school everyday and on time.
We are almost ready for EOG and the students are still working very hard at learning about Southern Europe.
Just a few reminders
-Travel Brochures were due on May 4th. I will be grading the projects within the next few days. I will send home a note for parents to sign if your child did not turn in his/her project. Please look forward to receiving this form next week after all projects have been graded.
This project is a part of their writing folder and it is manatory that it is completed. Students who did not turn in their project on time will receive a grade of zero.
-The Independent Project is due on May 18. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED! PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD TO SHOW YOU A COPY OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT. This sheet MUST be turned in with the project. This project will take the place of a test so it is very important that students turn it in by the 18th.
-EOG Testing is May 13-15. Please make sure that your child is well rested; eat a well balanced breakfast; and arrive to school on time. It is recommended that all students leave cell phones at home on these days. No cell phones, book bags, or purses will be allowed in class during testing.
Homework for May 4-8
Mon.
-Procedures: Students will color and label the map of Southern Europe; section 1- section assessment questions 1-3
Tue.
-Procedures: Students will correct map; review section 1
-Homework: Work on Independent Project
Wed.
-Procedures: Students will prepare for EOG; correct test
-Homework: Work on Independent Project
Thur.
-Procedures: Students will visit the Computer Lab to work on project
-Homework: Work on Independent Project
Fri.
-Procedures: Students will visit the Computer Lab to work on project
-Homework: Work on Independent Project
*************************Have a great weekend************************
As we learn more about Southern Europe, we are also adding a project! This project should be a creative travel brochure on any country in Southern Europe.
********************* More details about the project:**********************
Each student was given a blue sheet today with all of the details that need to be included in the project. Students should turn this blue sheet in with their project as a part of their grade. We went to the library today to learn how to create a brochure on the computer. Students are not required to use a computer, but should still have all of the information in a creative and neat manner. MAPS OF THEIR COUNTY MUST BE HAND DRAWN AND NOT TRACED! Students may use their textbook, internet, or other resources. Students are aware that they should not copy straight from the book or internet. If students copy, they will receive a grade of zero.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
*****Just a reminders****
-Travel Brochure Project is due May 4. NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED!
-Chapter 16 Test is May 1 (all 4 sections will be included)
-Please send school pictures back or send in the money by May 1. Students have the opportunity to win an Ice Cream Party for returning all pictures or money in by May 1st!
Homework for 3/27-4/1
Mon.
Procedures: Students will visit the library to learn how to create a Travel Brochure using Publisher on the computer.
Homework: Start research for the project
Tue.
Procedures: Students will begin reading Section 4; Define Key Terms; Study Guide
Homework: Finish Study Guide; research; Finish terms
Wed.
Procedures: Students will begin the Preview Test
Homework: Finish Preview Test
Thur.
Procedures: Students will correct Study Guide; Preview Test
Homework: Study; research
Fri.
Assessment: Chapter 16 Test
Homework: Research for project
****************Have a great weekend!*************************************
As we approach our unit on Southern Europe, students are answering questions quickly. They learned a lot about this information during our study on Ancient Europe earlier this year.
Just a few reminders:
-Please send money for school pictures tomorrow or send the pictures back to school if you do not care to purchase the packet.
-Open House is April 23 at 7pm if you have an uprising 6th grader.
-Review the school's website daily for any information concerning dates and time of events.
Homework for 4-20---4-24
Mon.
Procedures: Students colored and labeled a map of Southern Europe
Homework: Finish map
Tue.
Procedures: Students corrected the map; test; received instructions on the homework on page 404
Homework: Read pages 405-409; Define Key Terms; Questions 1-3 on page 404.
Wed.
Procedures: Students will listen to reading on CD; review section 1; key terms; questions
Homework: Section Assessment Questions 1-3 page 409
Thur.
Procedures: Students will begin Study Guide for sections 1 and 2
Homework: Finish Study Guide
Fri.
Procedures: Students will correct Study Guide; review Key Terms
Homework: Have a great weekend!
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We will be starting a new chapter on Southern Europe this week.
Just a few reminders:
-Please sign and return Report Cards if you have not done so already.
-Please make sure that your child has all supplies and their textbook everyday.
Mon.
-Procedures: Students will review homework from Friday. Label/color map
-Homework: Finish map
Tue.
-Procedures: Students will correct map; class activity
-Homework:
Welcome Back! This week we will continue to learn about Northern Europe.
Just a few reminders:
-Report Cards will be coming home on 4-16. Please sign and return.
-Students may clean out their binders (except maps and Ch. 18 information).
Tue.
-Procedures: Students will work on their Study Guides.
-Homework: Finish Study Guides
Wed.
-Procedures: Students will work on their Preview Test.
-Homework: Finish Preview Test.
Thur.
-Procedures: Students will correct Study Guide; Preview Test; and Packet.
-Homework: Study for test
Fri.
-Assessment: Test on Northern Europe
*****************Have a great weekend!************************
Can you believe it is Spring Break? The students have worked so hard and they deserve the break.
Just a few reminders
-Students return to school on 4-14
Homework for 4/6-4/7
Mon.
-Procedures: Students will work on a Packet of Northern Europe
-Homework: None
Tue.
-Procedures: Students completed the packet; participated in educational games
-Homework: None
Have a safe and restful spring break!
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This week we are starting a new unit on the countries in Northern Europe. Today, the students were busy coloring and labeling a map of the countries and learning about their geography.
Just a few reminders
-All homework that has been assigned (with the exception of the map and reading from today) is due Friday, April 3, 2009.
-The quarter is ending Friday. The last day to turn in any missed or late work is on 4-1-09.
-Please make sure that your child is prepared each day with pencils, papers, etc.
Homework for 3/30-3/4-3
Mon.
Procedures: Students colored and labeled a map of Northern Europe; read pages 448-451.
I hope everyone enjoyed the snow and the extra day of being off! Now that we are back to school we will continue to learn about Russia.
Just a few reminders:
-Please sign and return all Interims
-Half day on 3-5-09. Students leave at 11:30 am.
-Please remember to have students pick up their boxes of candy for the fundraiser
-Test for Chpt. 20 is on 3-12-09
Tue.
Procedures: Students worked on their "Suitcase" Project for Sections 1 and 2. This is an in class project.
Homework: Read pages 502-506; Define Key Terms (use foldables if you wish...not required)
Wow! I can't believe we're already at the point for Interim for 3rd Quarter. We just finished our unit on WWI and WWII. We started our new unit on Russia today and we will cover that topic for a couple of weeks.
Just a few reminders:
-Interims come home 2/27/09. Please sign and return the following Mon.
-Students will be taught creative ways (foldable) to take notes, terms, etc.
Homework for 2/23-2/27
Mon.
Procedure: Students started the map of Russia
Homework: Finish labeling map; read pages 492-495;take notes; section 1 Assessment Questions 1-3 page 495
Tue.
Procedure: Review homework and map; color map;
Homework: Define 5 Key Terms page 496 (foldable); read pages 496-500; take notes (foldable)
I hope everyone had a great weekend and the students are well rested. We are finishing up our section on WWII this week.
Just a few reminders:
-Test on WWII is 2-20 (sections 2 and 3)
-Interims during the week of 2/23-2/27)
Homework for 2/16-2/20:
Mon.
Procedure: Students corrected 2 packets in class; began Chapter 15 review on page 395; Questions 1-9 due tomorrow for a quiz grade.
Homework: Finish Chpt. Review
Tue.
Procedure: Students will watch a video
Homework: Video Questions; Study Guide
Wed.
Procedure: Students will finish watching the video; Finish Study Guide
Homework: Study for test on Friday
Thur.
Procedure: Correct Study Guide; students will participate in a Review Game for the test
Homework: Study for test
Fri.
Assessment: Test on WWII; Students will read a library book
Homework: Have a safe weekend!
We just finished our section on WWI and we will begin our next section on WWII this week.
Just a few reminders:
-Feb. 12th is half day. Students will leave at 11:30am.
-Please sign and return the green portion of the Cardinals letter that was sent home last week. This letter explained the expectations for the team.
-WWII Packets due 2-16
Homework for 2/9-2/13
Mon.
Procedures: Students began reading section 2; pages 382-387; Define all Key Terms; Take notes
Homework: Students should finish the above assignments.
Tue.
Procedure: Students will participate in class discussion of reading; present WWI Projects; listen to reading on CD.
Homework: Section Assessment Questions 1-4 page 387. MUST WRITE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Wed.
Procedure: Students began reading section 3; pages 388-393; Define Key Terms; take notes
Homework: Finish the above assignments
Thur.
Procedure: Students will begin WWII Packet
Homework: Finish packet (due Mon.)
Fri.
Procedure: Students will continue to work on packets.
Homework: Finish packets (due Mon.)
Have a great weekend!
WWI is very interesting and the students are learning so much! I have also enjoyed the war stories that students are sharing in class.
Just a few reminders:
-Please sign and return Report Cards and the bottom portion of the letter that was sent home yesterday concerning rules and procedures from the Cardinals Team.
-The due date for the project has been changed until Feb. 9th. NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED! Students received project information yesterday.
They selected the one box that they want to do their project on and I signed off on it. The Internet, textbook, library, or other sources may be used. Be CREATIVE!
-WWI Test Feb. 5th. Section 1; Chapter 15
Homework for 2/2-2/6:
Mon.
Procedures: Students corrected their Study Guides; Review Project Information; studied for test
Homework: Study for test and work on project.
Tue.
Procedures: Students worked on a packet regarding Modern European History; reviewed for test.
Homework: Study for test and work on project.
Wed.
Procedures: Packet on WWI
Homework: Finish packet; study for test and work on project.
Thur.
Assessment: Test on WWI
Homework: Work on project
Fri.
Procedure: Students will watch a video on Industrial Revolution; Video Worksheet
Homework:; Work on project
The students took their test yesterday so we are now learning about WWI. They are very excited to learn more about the war and many of them have shared stories they learned from their grandparents.
Just a few reminders:
-Report Cards will be sent home Friday. Please sign and return Mon. for a grade.
-Chapter 15 (WWI) Section 1 ONLY test is Feb. 5th
-WWI Project due Feb. 6th. (Students will receive information about this on 1/30). NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Homework for 1/27-1/30
Tue.
Assessment: Students took their test on the Renaissance; started the KWL Chart.
Homework: Finish KWL Chart
Wed.
Procedure: Students presented their KWL Chart; reading on CD; Discussed the causes of WWI.
Homework: Read pages 376-380; Define Key Terms page 376.
Thur.
Procedure: Discuss reading; Cause and Effect; Writing Activity.
Homework: Section Assessment 1-4 page 380.
Fri.
Procedure: Introduction of WWI Project; Class activities.
Homework: Start research for projects
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed the rest and the snow.
Just a few updates:
-The test will now be on 1/27/09 due to the weather
-Quarter ends 1/23/09 (No late work will be accepted after 1/23/09).
-Monday (1/26/09)is a Teacher Workday
Homework for 1/22-1/23
Thur.
Procedure: Students reviewed the study guide and started makeup work.
Homework: Study for test (next Tue.)
Fri.
Procedure: Students will correct Study Guide; participate in a Review Game
I know this thank you comes late, but I would like to thank all of the parents and students who donated to the Food Drive during the holidays. Because of your thoughtfulness many people were feed this year!
We are busy learning about the Renaissance and Reformation; Science and Exploration and relating how inventions that were discovered years ago still have a great impact on our lives today.
Just a few reminders:
-The Quarter ends Jan. 23, 2009
-No school Jan. 19, 2009
-Chapter 14 Test Jan. 22, 2009
-Time Line due Jan. 16 (see assignment for Thur.)
Homework for 12-16:
Mon.
-Procedures: Students will have 4 questions as a review in class; Study Guide
-Homework: Finish Study Guide (THE GUIDE MUST BE COMPLETED BY TOMORROW)
Tue.
-Procedures: Students will review Study Guide; check homework (worksheet from last week);read pages 358-364;Define Key Terms on page 358
-Homework: Finish Reading;Key Terms
Wed.
-Procedure: Students will discuss section 2;listen to reading (section 3) on CD; Section Review questions 1-3;page 358 in class.
-Homework: Read pages 366-370; Define Key Terms; Sect. Assessment Questions 1-4 page 370; Study for test
Thur.
-Procedure: Students will review homework; Chapter Review pages 371 (1-10) in class
-Homework: Work on Time Line (due Friday); create an illustrated time line of the Industrial Revolution. The time line should include dates of inventions and drawings related to farming or industry, along with short captions that explain why each invention was important. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Fri.
-Procedure: Students will begin Guided Notes
-Homework: Study notes
I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday break. I would like to say thank you to all of the parents and students who gave me a gift for Christmas. I cannot express how much I appreciate you remembering me!
We are starting a new chapter (chapter 14) and will be learning about the Renaissance and Reformation.
Homework for 1/5-1/9:
Mon.
Procedures: Students will read pages 344-349 in class; define all Key Terms page 344; Section Assessment 1-3
Homework: Finish any classwork
Tue.
Procedure: Students will review homework; create Cause/Effect Chart
Homework: Define 3 Key Terms on page 350
Wed.
Procedure: Students will read pages 350-357; take notes; Graphic Organizer page 350
The students have been busy preparing for the Preliminary Competition of the Geography Bee. They are learning a lot about geography from around the world.
We will continue this week with our next unit on Medieval Europe.
Homework for 12/1-12-5
Mon.
Procedure: Students will participate in a Geography Bee by answering geography questions.
Homework: None
Tue.
Procedure: Student will participate in a Geography Bee by answering geography questions.
They will also start labeling and coloring a map on Medieval Europe.
Homework: Finish map
Wed.
Procedure: Students will make a KWL Chart on Medieval Europe; review the map; listen to the section reading on CD.
Homework: Read section 3 (pages 328-335); Define Key Terms on page 328; Section Assessment on page 335 (questions 1-4).
Thur.
Procedure: Students will read the play "The Making of the Magna Carta"
Homework: None
Fri.
Procedure: Students will finish reading the play; write their own play.
I hope everyone is getting into the spirit for some fun and relaxation during the holidays. We finished the Ancient Rome unit last Friday. After the break, we will start our next unit on the Middle Ages.
Homework for 11/24-11/25
Mon.
Procedure: Students will fill in a Grid Pattern Mosaic Puzzle.
Homework: None
Tue.
Students will correct tests; present Postcards; and read the Play "At The Colosseum".
Homework: None
Have a Wonderful AND SAFE HOLIDAY!
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I can't believe the holidays are almost here! With that in mind, the students are ending the unit on Rome this week.
Just a few reminders:
-Test on Ch. 13; Sect. 2 is Nov. 21
-Postcard Projects are due Nov. 18
-Please send can goods and/or non-perishable goods in by Nov. 18 for extra credit.
-Send in money from Hurricane Fundraiser
Homework for 11/17-11/21 is as follows:
Mon.
Procedure: Students will recite their Roman god/goddess Poster to the class; study for test.
Homework: Study for test on Fri. Use the study guide for review; read section 2 of chapter 13.
Tue.
Procedure: Students will read a Read Aloud Play, "Romulus and Remus" and practice play writing
Homework: Study for test
Wed.
Procedure: Students will continue writing/sharing plays; learn the Roman numerals.
Homework: Study
Thur.
Procedure: Test Review; review games
Homework: Study
Fri.
Procedure: Students will complete a puzzle after taking the test.
Assessment: Ancient Rome Test
Homework: Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
*************UPDATE AS OF 11/14/08*******************
We are collecting can goods and non-perishable items from Nov. 12-Nov. 18. I will give students 5 extra points if they bring in items. Thanks
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Wow, we're off to another week in Rome! The students are learning so much about the country and being engaged with many activities.
Just a few reminders
-Please sign all report cards and return Wed.
-Don't forget the Hurricane Fundraiser is due soon
-Test on Ancient Rome is on Nov. 21. Chapter 13; Section 2 only
-Roman god/goddess project due Nov. 14
-Find Your Way Around Rome Packet and Roman god/goddess Packet due Friday.
-Post Card Project due Nov. 18th. NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED!!!!!!
Homework for 11/10-11/14
Mon.
Procedure: Students will work on 2 packets in class.
Homework: Finish packets
Tue.
No School
Wed.
Procedure: Students will take notes; start Roman god/goddess project
Homework: Finish god/goddess project (due Fri.) NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED!
Thur.
Procedures: Students will take notes
Homework: Finish notes
Fri.
Procedure: Students will review notes. They will be introduced to the Post Card Project (Due Nov. 18)
Homework: None
Have A Wonderful Weekend!
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I hope everyone is enjoying this long weekend and getting much needed rest. The students ended the week with their test on Ancient Greece. We will now visit The Roman Empire for a couple of weeks.
Just a few reminders
-Report cards will come home soon. Please sign and return the next day
-Reflection Applications are due on Nov. 6th. See HRMS website for more information.
-Holiday on Nov. 11th. No school.
Homework for 11/5-11/7
Wed.
Procedures: Students will complete a map of Rome. They will also make and a KWL Chart in class.
Homework: Read Ch. 13; Section 2 (pages 318-325); Define all Key Terms; Do the Section 2 Assessment (1-4) on page 325. MUST write in complete sentences and write out the questions.
Thur.
Procedure: Students will review homework and map. They will also share the K-W of the KWL Chart.
Homework: None
Fri.
Procedure: Students will work on a packet in class (Find Your Way Around Rome).
Homework: None. Have a wonderful weekend.
Please note that I am in the process of updating the system with all of the grades. If you see a 0 listed for a grade, please note that this is not the real grade. I should have ALL grades entered by Wed. Thanks!
This week we are learning the Greek Alphabet. All of the students enjoyed today's assignment because they were able to write their names in Greek! Way to go 6th Graders!
Just a few reminders:
-The 1st Quarter ends on Oct. 31st.
-Teacher's Workday is Nov. 3rd and 4th.
-Reflections Paperwork is due on Nov. 6th. Please see the HRMS website for more details
-Test on Friday, Oct. 31. This test will cover all of Section 1; Chapter 13. Students should study their study guide.
Homework for 10/27-10/31:
Mon.
Procedure: Students will learn how to write their name and 3 sentences, which describe themselves, in Greek.
Homework: Finish Greek name and sentences
Tue.
Procedure: Students will Correct homework and play a Greek Game, Who Am I? They will also work on a worksheet, "Finding Your Way Around".
Homework: Study for test on Friday. Finish worksheets; Homer's Odyssey and Finding Your Way Around.
Wed.
Procedure: Students will participate in a classroom reading on Alexander the Great. Students will also answer 2 worksheets that goes along with the story.
Homework: Study for test
Thur.
Procedure: Students will participate in a Review Game and the reading of a Play on Alexander The Great.
Homework: Study for test on Friday. Finish worksheets.
Fri.
Procedure: Students will work on a worksheet (The Greek Alphabet) after completing their test.
I hope everyone has enjoyed their 3 day weekend! We are now moving into Ancient Greece and we will be learning a lot about Europe in the upcoming weeks. Look for activities and projects this week.
Homework for Oct. 13-17:
Mon.
Procedures: Students will begin working on a map of Ancient Greece. They will also fill out a K-W-L (Know, Want to know, learned) Chart. We will discuss how to make a Time Line using dates and facts from section 1.
Homework: Finish working on map and K-W of the K-W-L Chart. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE "L" OF THE CHART.
Tue.
Procedures: Students will review map and KWL Chart. We will continue to discuss how to make a Time Line.
Homework: Read Section 1; page 310-316; Define Key Terms (page 310). Take Section Notes and make up 5 questions from the notes.
Wed.
Procedures: Students will engage in class discussion of section 1, chapter 13. Group activity of making a Time Line with 6 important facts. EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TOWARDS FACTS ABOVE THE REQUIRED 6 FACTS.
Homework: Worksheet-"How To Compare Different Maps-Due Friday."
Thur.
Procedure: Students will read packet on Athens/Greece and start a Venn Diagram to include 6 facts that are different and 4 facts that are the same.
Homework: Finish Venn Diagram and reading -Due Fri.
Fri.
Procedures: Students will make Flash Cards using pictures and facts from a packet on Greek gods/goddess.
Homework: Finish Flash Cards
ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE TODAY EXCEPT THE MAP AND THE K-W-L CHART WHICH IS DUE TUESDAY! EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO TURN IN ALL WORK BEFORE FRIDAY!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
*****************Update as of 10-8********************
Please see the homework for Tue.-Fri.*****************
QUIZ ON THUR. (CHAPTER 10)
We are learning about Pacific S. America this week. Students are busy learning note taking skills, songs, and physical geography.
Just a few reminders:
-Friday, October 10 is a workday.
Homework for 10/6-10/10:
Mon.
Procedure: Students will listen to the reading of section 1 while they read along and take notes. Finish Jigsaw Puzzle.
Homework: Take notes on Section 1, Chapter 10 (page ; Define all Key Terms (228); Section 1 Assessment Questions- 1-3 (page 232).
Tue.
Procedure: Students will read Sections 1 and 2 of chapter 10. Students will begin the Study Guide for the quiz on Thur.
Procedure: Review for quiz; correct map
Homework: Study for quiz
Thur.
Procedure: Students will begin a mini project which is due Oct. 13th.
Assessment: Quiz on Chapter 10
Homework: Work on project
Fri.
NO SCHOOL. Enjoy your 3 days of rest!
*****************update as of 10-2********************
Please review the homework for Wed.-Friday. Also, please sign the Grading Log that was sent home today. Students will receive extra credit if returned tomorrow.*********************************************
We are off to a great start this week! Students are learning how to take notes using Graphic Organizers. Please review the notes nightly.
Just a few reminders:
-Please sign the Interim and return by 9-30-08
-Please send in box tops and other items (see the yellow sheet that was sent home a few weeks ago)
-Please assist your child in covering their SS Textbook for extra credit by Oct. 1st
-Chapter 9 quiz on Oct. 2 (all 3 sections). Students have notes.
-Please send in the blue informational sheet that was sent home a few weeks ago.
-Please note that Span is updated weekly. If you see a zero for an assignment, please note that the system will automatically generate this grade until all grades have been entered. Just check Span at another time. Thanks.
Homework for 9/29-10/3:
Mon.
Objectives: 2.03, 3.02, 4.01, 9.02
Procedures: Students will learn how to use Graphic Organizers to take effective notes.
Homework: Read Sect. 3 Chapter 9 (pages 216-221); Define Key Terms; Reading Checks (pages 218, 219, 220, 221) Questions must be written out and answered in complete sentences.
Tue.
Procedure: Students will continue to take notes using Graphic Organizers.
Homework: Study for quiz on Thur.
Wed.
Procedure: Students played a review game of the 4 countries in Atlantic South America. Students also received their test back and recorded the grade in their Grading Log.
Homework: Study for quiz tomorrow.
Thur.
Procedure: Students will take a quiz and label a map on Pacific S. America
Assessment: quiz on all the countries in Atlantic S. America
Homework: Finish labeling map....do not color!
Fri.
Have a great weekend!
****************Update as of 9-24-08*******************
Please note that I am in the process of entering grades for the recent test that the students took on Caribbean S. America. The system will show either an F, 65, or 0. Please note that the grades will change tomorrow after all grades have been entered.
*************The system is still being updated and you should be able to review your child's grade tomorrow. Remember, if you see an "F" now, this is not your child's grade. The system will automatically indicate this until all grades have been put into the system. Also, if your child is absent one day and you see a "0" for that assignment, it will just mean that the student has not made up the work. Please email me with any questions.************************************
We are just finishing up our chapter on Caribbean South America and will be entering into Atlantic South America (chapter 9) this week. The students learned a great song so please ask he/she to sing it for you!
Just a few reminders:
-Blocks 1,2, and 4 received their tests back today. Please sign their Grade Log.
-Interims will be coming home on 9-25. Please sign and return.
-Please email me directly if you ever have any questions.
-Early Release 9/25. Students will be released at 11:30am.
-All students either have their On-line Textbook or a textbook. All students received a username and a password regardless if they have on-line or a textbook. This will serve as a back up to those students who might leave their textbook at home. Some students have also received a CD. If you would like for your child to have a cd, please send in a NEW cd and I will have the textbook copied for them.
Please note that all students are able to use the same username and password that I gave them to access their math textbook as well. All students were also given a demonstration and the instructions to get to the website (www.go.hrw.com. If you need instructions or passwords, please email me. Please have your child to browse around the system to find out where certain things are located.
Homework for 9/22-9/26
Objectives for Chapter 9
2.03, 3.02, 4.01, 9.02
Mon.
Procedures: Students will review Chapter 8 for Quiz on 9/23.
Assessment: Students will have to answer questions relating to Chapter 8.
Tue.
Procedures: Students will begin labeling a map on Atlantic S. America. They will also complete Section 1 Assessment 1-3.
Assessment: Students will take a quiz on Chapter 8.
Homework: Finish labeling the map and Section 1 Assessment on page 209. Read Sect. 2 (pages 210-214)and define all Key Terms. Must answer in complete sentences and write out the questions.
Wed.
Procedures: Students continued to work on the map and Sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 9. See above for all pages and assignments. All work is due tomorrow.
Homework: Finish any work not completed in class.
Thur.
Procedures: Students will correct map.
Assessment: Students will be asked to locate cities, countries, landforms, and bodies of water.
PLEASE NOTE........I AM IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING MY SPAN SYSTEM (WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO SEE ALL OF YOUR CHILD'S GRADES). YOU MIGHT SEE AN F FOR YOUR CHILD'S GRADE. PLEASE DISREGARD THIS UNTIL AFTER I HAVE ENTERED ALL GRADES WHICH WILL BE NO LATER THAN MON. THANKS.
****************Update on 9/17************************
Please see the homework for Wednesday-Friday. Also, there will be a Chapter Quiz (chapter 8)on Tue. 9/23
*****************update on 9/15***********************
Please see the update for the homework on 9/15 and 9/16. Please note that this homework only applies to Blocks 1 and 2.
We had a wonderful week and we learned a lot about geography. Our next lesson will take us into South America!
Just a few reminders:
-Open House is Sept. 16th. Please see the HRMS Website for all the times and details. Students will receive extra points for attending with their parents.
-Fundraiser money is due on Sept. 16th.
-Students will take school pictures on Sept. 18th. An order form will be sent home this week.
Homework for Sept. 15-19:
Monday
All objectives for Sect. 1 (chapter 8): 1.03, 8.02, 9.03
Procedures: Students will read pages 184-186; Define ALL Key Terms.
Assessment: Students will take notes from reading using a Graphic Organizer.
Homework: Block 1 and 2 only.... Finish reading and defining key terms. In the Section 1 Assessment on page 189, students will answer questions 1-3. All parts of each number should be answered in complete sentences.
Tuesday
Procedures: Students will label and color a map of Caribbean S. America; Answer the Critical Thinking on page 189 using the Graphic Organizer; Read Sect. 2; Define Key Terms
Assessment: Students will engage in class discussion from the reading.
Homework: Block 1 and 2 only....Finish any work not completed in class.
Wednesday
Homework update:
Procedure: Students will work on Sections 1-3 (chapter 8). Students will define all key terms for all 3 sections; Section 1 and 2- Do the Section Assessment (Questions 1-3); and Critical Thinking Section 3. Questions need to be written out and answered in complete sentences.
Assessment: Students will engage in class discussion (Thursday-Friday)
Homework: Finish Section 1-3; Define ALL Terms; Section Assessments; and Critical Thinking. Review for Chapter 8 Quiz on Tue.
Thursday
Procedure: Students will continue to work on the above assignments from Wed.
Assessment: Students will engage in class discussion.
Homework: Finish any work from Section 1-3; Finish map (label only). Study for quiz on Tue.
Friday
Procedure: Students will review for quiz on Tue.
Assessment: Students will participate in review game on Sections 1-3
Homework: Study for quiz on Tue. Have a great weekend!
*********any updates will be located here.***********
************update as of 9-9/08 at 2:12pm*************
Homework update:
Wed.-Cardinal Direction Worksheet; Study for Test(Mon.); Map (label); Finish Puzzle
Thur: Finish Sept. 11th Citizenship Project; Study for Test Mon.; Study Poem
Fri.: Study for Test Mon
Please note that the test will consist of all notes on Cardinal Directions; 5 Themes of Geography (with examples); terms; hemispheres; and any other material covered. Also, each student was given a copy of a poem (Latitude and Longitude). This poem should be memorized for extra credit (5 points). The poem MUST be the exact words in order to receive credit. Students should have this poem stapled in his/her agenda.
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We had another successful week! We are busy each day learning about the wonderful world of Geography! Last week, I returned quizzes. Some students brought them back signed. If you did not see your child's quiz, please ask him/her to show it to you.
Just a few reminders:
-Quiz on Mon. (9-8) covering the continents, oceans, and geography terms.
-Fundraiser Packets were sent home last week. The money is due on Sept. 16th.
-Lockers were assigned yesterday. Please remind your child not to share the combination with their friends unless they are sharing the same locker.
-Books will be distributed this week. Students should bring their textbook to class everyday unless asked not to do so. Please make sure that you encourage your child to keep up with his/her book and do not write in the the book so that fines will not apply at the end of the school year.
-Homework is now due (always check your child's agenda or schoolnotes) for due dates.
-As a general rule, please speak with your child about not talking during class.
-Every student should bring a Library book to class everyday.
-Geography Test on 9-15-08
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WEEK OF 9/8-9/12
Mon.
Objective: Students will continue learning about latitude/longitude, geography terms, Cardinal Directions, etc.
Procedure: Students will continue to complete any worksheets from last week on the above ((9/8) mentioned topics.
Assessment: Students will take a quiz. (See above reminders).
Homework: Study for test on next Mon.
Tue.
Objective: Students will continue learning about latitude/longitude, geography terms, Cardinal Directions, etc.
Procedures: Students will be given handouts focusing on Cardinal Directions, Latitude/Longitude, Continents, and Oceans.
Assessment: Students will use their 5 Themes Fortune Teller to quiz each other.
Homework: Complete any unfinished classwork. Study for test.
Wed.
Objective: Students will begin Reading Skills.
Procedures: Students will engage in reading and fun activities such as puzzles, Graphic Organizers, and textbook reading.
Homework: Complete any unfinished classwork. Study for test.
Thur.
Objective: Students will learn about Sept. 11th.
Procedure: Students will make a Citizenship Project:
Title: What Citizenship Means To Me?
Homework: Finish writing and coloring the Project.
Study for test Mon.
Fri.
Objective: Students will review for test Mon.
Procedure: Students will review all notes, handouts, and homework for the test on Monday.
Assessment: I will ask the students questions on all geographic terms and notes that were given on this unit.
*****************Any updates after Sept. 3, will be right underneath this message surrounded by asterisks *****************************************************
Wow! We made it through a great week and the students have adjusted very well. They are being introduced to many new topics and procedures in class with success and I am looking forward to teaching the students more about Social Studies in the months to come.
Just a few reminders:
-Please remember to purchase all needed supplies for my class by September 5th. A list of these supplies are listed on your Welcome Letter, which you received last week.
-Please purchase an agenda (exact amount-$6.00)if you have not done so.
-Please remember to sign and return any information that teachers have sent to you.
Week of Sept. 2-5:
Mon. No School
Tue.
Objective: Students will learn the 5 Themes of Geography.
Procedure: Students will take notes while watching a video on the The 5 Themes of Geography. Students also took notes from the overhead on each theme.
Assessment: I will ask students to name the 5 Themes and to give an example of each.
Homework: None
Wed.
Objective: Students will continue to take notes on the 5 Themes. We will also begin to discuss map terms.
Procedures: Students will be given handouts and notes from the overhead about the 5 Themes.
Assessment: I will ask students to name the 5 Themes and to give an example of each.
Homework: Fortune Teller on 5 Themes. All directions are noted on the handout. Please assist your child in making the Fortune Teller. The completed project is due on Sept. 4th.
Thur.
Objective: Students will be introduced to latitude and longitude, oceans, continents, hemispheres, and other geographical terms.
Procedures: Students will be given handouts and terms on the above mentioned topics. Students will also read pages in the textbook on the same topics.
Assessments: Students will be given homework to assess comprehension of the topics above.
Homework: 5 Themes of Geography in reference to your home (worksheet). Study for quiz on Monday!
Fri.
Objective: Students will continue learning about latitude/longitude, hemispheres, etc.
Procedures: Students will be given handouts and text to read from the textbook.
Assessment: Students will quiz each other (verbally) on all of the covered topics. I will then quiz (verbally) all of the students.
Homework: Study for quiz on Mon. Have a great weekend!
Please note that homework has been added for Tuesday (8-26-08) and there will be a quiz Friday on the Social Studies Terms. This handout was given to the students today.
Also, students learned the proper way to put their heading on their papers. Please note that the correct format for my class only is: In the upper left hand corner, their name (first and last), Date, Block #, and the name of the assignment (which I will give them) should always be in this order on their paper. In the upper right hand corner, they should put (in big number(s) the number that I assigned to them today.
Welcome to Social Studies with Mrs. Henderson
I am very excited to begin another great year and I am looking forward to the first day of school on Monday. It was such a joy to meet some of the students and their parents at Open House Wednesday.
Each student will receive information from me Monday which will require a parent's signature and should be returned to me the next day. I would like to thank you in advance for your quick reply as this is information for my records and the schools.
Each week you will be able to check schoolnotes, which will give you important information as well as daily objectives, procedures (activities), and homework assignments. Again, I am looking for a wonderful year! Together, we can make it happen!
Week of August 25-29
Monday:
Objective: Students will learn the classroom policies and procedures.
Procedure (activities): Discuss Agenda, bus routes, attendance, and lunch procedures.
Assessments: I will ask students to demonstrate the procedures and answer questions regarding the classroom polices.
Homework: Get the Parent Letter and other paperwork signed. Bring $6.00 for your agenda.
Tuesday:
Objective: Students will learn map skills and geography and social studies terms.
Procedure: Students will receive handouts on map skills and terms used in social studies.
Assessments: I will review the terms by asking students to give me the definitions.
Homework: Review terms for a quiz Friday.
Wednesday
Objective: Students will continue to learn classroom policies and procedures.
Procedure: Students will organize their binder by putting their subjects in alphabetical order.
Assessment: I will quiz the students on the proper order of the binder according to the one binder system at HRMS.
Homework: Study for quiz. Practice making Cornell Notes and include the proper heading.
Thursday
Objective: Students will be introduced to the textbook.
Procedure: Students will look at different information and the layout of the textbook for future references.
Assessment: Students will be given a textbook quiz.
Homework: Study for quiz Friday.
Friday
Objective: Students will learn how to interpret information from maps, globes, and charts.
Procedure: Students will be introduced to 5 Themes of Geography by completing worksheets.
Assessments: I will quiz them to get an assessment of prior knowledge of the 5 Themes of Geography.
Classwork: Quiz on Social Studies Terms
Have a wonderful weekend!
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