Thank you for a great year! You have been a most supportive parent group and we have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your children. Just a reminder to have your child read this summer and keep track of the titles, authors, and # of pages on a notebook page. Many students forgot to pick up a paper the last day of school in their zeal to reach the bus :-)
The reward will come in August when Mrs. Grady hands out dilly bars in the cafeteria to all summer readers!! YUM! Have a great family summer and enjoy your family!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Walters for Team 212
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May 21, 2009 Honor's Day is dress up day/Friday. Students will turn in textbooks and ALL LIBRARY BOOKS WERE DUE WED.
FIELD DAY IS TUESDAY.
Language Arts/Walters Open book quiz on "House of Wisdom"; practice workbook pages 242-245 due at beginning of class.
Math, Social Studies, and Science - Turn in textbooks.
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May 20, 2009 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE today! Please remind your child.
Language Arts/Walters - Students visited Ancient Pompeii today during our webquest. They should reread "House of Wisdom" and come
with observations about the "connection" to their Social Studies Ancient Studies with Mr. Mullis, and any
questions they have for Thursday discussion. Open book quiz on Friday.
Math/Mayfield - Quiz on Thursday
Social Studies
Science/Mullis
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May 19, 2009 Seems as though everyone had a great time at the Indians game - thanks for sending the sunscreen!!
Friday is Honors Day at 12:45; Team awards will be given on Tuesday which is also Field Day.
Language Arts/Walters Students will do a Webquest tomorrow IN CLASS; they should reread "House of Wisdom" and come with
observations about the "connection" to their Social Studies Ancient Studies with Mr. Mullis, and any
questions they have for Wednesday. Open book quiz on Friday.
Math/Mayfield - Quiz on Thursday
Social Studies -
Science/Mullis
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May 18, 2009 REMEMBER TO HAVE EXTRA GOODIES for lunch AND A DRINK FOR THE SACK LUNCH FOR THE INDIANS GAME TUESDAY.
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING A HAT AND SUN LOTION!!! Baseball glove and cameras may be brought as well.
Language Arts/Walters Today we read "Dog of Pompeii" in class in preparation for a webquest on Pompeii for Wed.
Read "House of Wisdom" pages 623-637; discussion Thursday and open book test Friday.
Science/Mullis - Computer lab study
Math/Mayfield - See assignment notebook
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May 14, 2009 REMEMBER TO HAVE EXTRA GOODIES AND A DRINK FOR THE SACK LUNCH FOR THE INDIANS GAME TUESDAY. STUDENTS
SHOULD BRING A HAT AND SUN LOTION!!!
Language Arts/Walters - Research paper work today in class. Students who finish on time after tomorrow's computer session will
receive EXTRA CREDIT FOR USING THEIR CLASS TIME WISELY AND FINISHING ON TIME!! Monday is the last day
for FULL CREDIT for the RESEARCH PAPER.
MATH/MAYFIELD - QUIZ TOMORROW A.M. FOR ALL BLOCKS; REMAINDER OF TIME WILL BE SPENT WORKING ON FINISHING RESEARCH PAPERS.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A SPECIAL SPEAKER, THE YEARBOOK PARTY, AND OUR ICE CREAM PARTY FOR PENNIES FOR PETS!!
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May 13, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Today we checked bibliographies and began writing skipping a line between sentences in the language
notebook. Only those students finished writing will be allowed to be on computers tomorrow. Final paper
due typed on Friday for full credit for all students except band students. Band research papers will be
due Monday if additional time is needed due to no study hall Thursday and the evening concert.
Math/Mayfield - Workbook page 52
Science/Mullis - Reading guide on chapter 3/classification
Social Studies/Mullis - Struggle for power video.
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May 12, 2009 Don't forget to send lunch and drink next Tuesday for our field trip to the Indians game.
Friday is our ice cream party for Pennies for Pets and distribution of CBIS yearbooks. Student not
purchasing a yearbook will be given a complimentary autograph booklet to collect signatures.
Language Arts/Walters - Bibliography typed due Wed. as well as a rough outline as per worksheet given in class today.
With all the in class work, most students are ready to begin writing. Today we checked our P1
Introduction which was due today. Continue research if students do not have adequate information to
complete outline and essay paper.
Math/Mayfield - Again, with all the testing Mr. Mayfield is not in the habit of emailing assignments;
please check with another student or in assignment notebook.
Social Studies/Mullis Worksheet given in class.
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May 8th
Language ARts/Walters - Ancient Rome research continued - We have been researching Ancient Rome from library books and the
databases from our library homepage. Students were given user names and passwords to access information
from home/TODAY WE USED WWW.USBORNE-QUICKLINKS.COM FOR SPECIFIC REFERENCES. 50-75 cards should be
nearly finished. We will work all day in class MONDAY. Students will need, depending upon subject chosen
around 75 notecards to begin writing research paper for Tuesday of next week. Deadline for research paper
completion is next Friday. MOST STUDENTS will need to work some from home to be ready to begin outlining.
SCIENCE/MULLIS ASK YOU CHILD ABOUT YOGURT BACTERIA LAB :-)
FOCUS/MAYFIELD POST TEST ON PROFICIENCY WITH REFERENCE MATERIALS AS USED IN RESEARCH PROJECT.
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May 7th, 2009 Coming up - May 15th, yearbook distribution and Pennies for Pets Ice-cream party; May 19th Indians basebal
Game; May 22nd Honors Day.
Language Arts/Walters - We have been researching Ancient Rome from library books and the databases from our library homepage.
Students were given user names and passwords to access information from home. 40-50 cards should be
nearly finished. We will work all day in class tomorrow. Students will need, depending upon subject chosen
around 75 notecards to begin writing research paper for Tuesday of next week. Deadline for research paper
completion is next Friday. MOST STUDENTS will need to work some from home to be ready to begin outlining.
Focus and Math - All week has been testing for NWEA and the placement test for math. Friday will be resource and
references proficiency posttests.
Social Studies/Mullis Ancient Rome research with Mrs. Walters
Science/Mullis Microscope lab continued.
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May 4, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Today we read about Ancient Rome for an overview. Students will be doing research all week and writing
their research papers next week in class. This will count as Language/Reading & Social Studies grades.
Students may also research from home on the links from the library homepage.
Math/Focus - NWEA testing through Wednesday
Science/Mullis - Microscope lab Monday and Tuesday - no homework.
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April 29, 2009
ISTEP continues throughout this week therefore NO HOMEWORK.
Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for the purchasing of tickets
for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher or Mrs. Walters.
Language Arts/Walters - NWEA Review and intro to Research
Focus/Mayfield - Worked in body system groups and began powerpoints.
Social Studies/Mullis - Finished "Jason and the Argonaut" - Swine flu video.
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April 28, 2009 ISTEP continues throughout this week therefore NO HOMEWORK.
Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for
the buying of tickets for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
Language Arts/Walters - We have been giving oral presentations over biography studies. STUDENTS NEED INDEX CARDS for research
projects.
Focus/Mayfiels - Body systems
Social Studies/Mullis Finishing Ancient Greek and intro to ROMANS
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April 23, 2009 Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for
the buying of tickets for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
LINED INDEX CARDS FOR FRIDAY - WILL BEGIN USING MONDAY FOR RESEARCH.
Language Arts/Walters - Wordly Wise Test #6; finish 1-15 questions. We listened to oral presentations today on biography studies
completed and will finish tomorrow. ISTEP review.
Math&Focus/Holman - ISTEP review
Social Studies/Mullis - Quiz over Ancient Greece
United streaming video on Alexander the Great
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April 22, 2009 Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for
the buying of tickets for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
Bring in a package of index notecards and a silver or white ring to hold them by Friday (Mrs. W. will have
these rings for those not finding them - somehow they are scarce in Fraklin at this time.)
Language Arts/Walters - Biography presentation card ready for discussion circle tomorrow. WordlyWise #6e 1-8 for Thurs. ALL due
with test Friday.
Math/Holman - No assignment
Science/Mullis - Reading guide on cells due Thurs.
Social Studies/Mullis - Quiz changed to Thursday/Ancient Greece. Alexander the Great worksheet due Thursday.
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April 21, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - We read the biography of Alexander the Great/write character traits and examples; Wordly Wise #6 c & d;
Biography Presentation and card due Thursday. Wordly Wise #6 TEST Friday.
Math/Holman - Test today in Math/no assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - Ancient Greek quiz on Wednesday
Science/Mullis - Finish Graphic Organizer on parts of a cell. Begin exploring the deployment of microscopes.
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April 20, 2009 Orientation at the Middle School this a.m.
Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for the buying
of tickets reserved for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
Language Arts/Walters - There will NOT be a test on Ancient Greece; today we studied adverbs in Block 2 & 3. Bring in a package of
index notecards and a silver ring to hold them. Students saw example in class today. Wordly Wise #6 a & b.
Math/Holman - Test Tuesday
Science/Mullis - No class due to trip to Middle School
Social Studies/Mullis - 3 column graphic organizer and Sparta & Green; QUIZ Wed.
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April 16, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Troublesome Verbs workbook pages 55 & 56.
Math/Holman - Review Packet due at the end of the period tomorrow. Chapter 5/6 test moved to next Tuesday.
Science/Mullis - label animal and plant cells in the computer lab
Social Studies/Mullis - Ancient Greece Art Show
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April 15, 2009 Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for the buying
of tickets reserved for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
WEAR OR BRING TENNIS SHOES FOR THE SCHOOL WIDE WALK ON THURSDAY.
Language Arts/Walters - no assignment - worked on sentence variations in class.
Math/Holman - ALL MISSING/MAKE-UP WORK FOR MRS. HOLMAN IS DUE BY NEXT Wednesday 4/22! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Block 1: WB 6-3. Show all steps on separate piece of paper!! you may use a calculator.
Blocks 2 & 3: text p. 292 #8-10; 12-21; and 36 for extra credit
Science/Mullis - Beginning biology - worksheet to be done in class.
Social Studies/Mullis - Mural project - last day.
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April 14, 2009 Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for the buying
of tickets reserved for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
WEAR OR BRING TENNIS SHOES FOR THE SCHOOL WIDE WALK ON THURSDAY.
Language Arts/Walters - Practice workbook pages 267-268; family tree for Zeus is extra credit. First Block only - do VennDiagram
comparing Athens and Sparta from page 682 in literature book.
Social Studies/Mullis - work day on virtual vocabulary assignment
Math/Holman - see assignment notebook.
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April 13, 2009 Indians "REWARD" baseball game May 19th. May bring sack lunch - admission $5.00 in CASH due ASAP for the buying
of tickets reserved for Team 212. Please give $ and permission slip to lst block teacher.
Language Arts/Walters - Practice workbook pages 265-266; TEST over Ancient Greece Friday. Reread selection in literature book.
Focus/Holman - Walk for a Buck on Thursday...wear BLUE!!!
Hat day on Thurs. for a $1 fund raiser for the Memorial Gardens.
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Living in Ancient Greece video
Greek Mural project
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April 10, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Daily Practice Workbook pages 263 & 264; finish reading "Ancient Greece" in literature book if not read.
Math/Holman - 5-5 thru 6-1 Finish Review packet if not completed in class.
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Ancient Greece Project: Research Day
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April 09, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling test with meanings and parts of speech Friday on WW#5; Part E-9-15 due; finish reading Ancient
Greece in literature book; this information complements Mr. Mullis's study of ancient civilizations.
Math/Holman - WB 6-1
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis -
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April 08, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - WW#5 3 (1-8); Final draft of thank-you note; Grammar 37, 38, & 40. TEST on meanings and spellings of WW#5
on Friday.
Math/Holman- Block One WB 5-6 all; WB 5-7 #1-4
Science/Mullis - Section 3 quiz tomorrow
Social Studies/Mullis - Begin Greek Mural project
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April 07, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - WW#5 c & d; rough draft of Fiesta thank-you (poem OR note); Grammar workbook pages 33,34,& 36
Focus/Holman - TFK-Somewhere Safe (in class)
Science/Mullis - Finish layers of Atmosphere Activity
Social Studies/Mullis - Begin Geo-Theme: Europe, will finish in class tomorrow
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April 06, 2009 Thanks so much to the moms who helped make our Fiesta a huge success!!! What a great way to begin Spring Break!
Thanks to Ms. Heather Grantham from the Johnson County Public Library who visited language arts classes today as a
kick-off to National Poetry Month. Teen Poetry Contest April 1-30th. All entries must be electronically
submitted. Internet may be accessed at the library by card holders if not available at home.
Language Arts/Walters - Wordly Wise #5 A & B; bring and share a favorite poem; bring Grammar worksbooks for TUES.
Math/Holman - WB 5-5
Science/Mullis - Layers of Atmosphere Reading Activity. Begin today, will finish in class on Tuesday
Social Studies/Mullis- European Landform map. Use Unit Atlas for reference and section pages for reference.
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March 25, 2009
Tomorrow is Career Day - students should dress nicely - "Dress for Success"
Language Arts/Walters - Finish Biography projects - last date accepted as ON TIME is Friday at the end of the day. Students
leaving early should turn in projects Thursday for full credit.
Math: Test today 5.1-5.5
Focus: Career Day tomorrow--dress nicely!
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March 23, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - WORDLY WISE TEST OVER VOCAB. MEANINGS,SPELLINGS, AND PARTS OF SPEECH. FINISH ALL BIOGRAPHY PARTS - DEADLINE
FOR WORKING AT SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY AT THE END OF THE DAY. LATEST ON TIME PROJECTS - FRIDAY AT BEGINNING OF
LANGUAGE CLASS.
MATH/HOLMAN - Text p. 292-293 #1-16
Test Wednesday
SCIENCE/MULLIS - IN THE LAB STUDYING AIR PRESSURE; DID EXPERIMENT.
SOCIAL STUDIES/MULLIS - DISCUSSED THE MEXICAN LAND USE.
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March 20, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Test on WW#4 meanings, spellings, and parts of speech next Tuesday. BIOGRAPHY PROJECT MUST BE HANDED IN
FRIDAY AT THE LATEST - STUDENTS SHOULD WORK ON ADDING DETAILS AND EXAMPLES TO CHARACTER TRAIT ESSAY AND
INTERVIEW. Check out Grolier at the Franklin Middle School library page for more information if needed.
Focus/Holman - Resume activity in computer lab.
Social Studies/Mullis Check assignment notebooks.
Science/Mullis Check assignment notebooks.
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March 19, 2009 Your response to the FIESTA has been amazing - THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!
We are still taking papers with your donations marked.
WALK for a BUCK ($1) is due tomorrow if you want to walk to help buy the memorial for Travis Buck, former
5th graders at CBIS.
Language Arts/Walters - Add any information to biography writing needed. We typed our diary entries, and poems today and worked
with timeliner and hyperhistory as needed. WORDLY WISE Crossword is due FRI. Test on WW#4 meanings,
spellings, and parts of speech next Tuesday.
MOST INTERVIEWS NEED MORE DETAILS AND EXAMPLES SO ANSWERS WILL EQUAL A SHORT PARAGRAPH.
All other classes check assignment notebooks.
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March 18, 2009 Please return FIESTA papers for our 3/27 luncheon.
Language Arts/Walters - We will be typing Thursday and Friday. All work (Diary/Journal entry,Interview, Poem, & Character
Essay)needs to be completed by the beginning of class Thurs. in rough drafts/pencil form to be able to
type the remainder of the week and assemble projects. WW #4 8-15 due THURSDAY. CROSSWORD due FRI.
Test on WW#4 meanings, spellings, and parts of speech next Tuesday.
Math/Holman WS 5-4 #1-6
Focus/Holman Graduation Plan signed by tomorrow!
Science/Mullis
Social Studies/Mullis - New Spain and Central America work ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
March 17, 2009 Ask your child about the fiesta being planned for March 27th. There is an informational and sign up sheet.
Language Arts/Walters - We conferenced today, worked on the biography outline and rough draft of character essay today in class
and will finish it tomorrow. Blocks 1 & 2 finish Wordly Wise #4 for checking Thursday. Block three will
get their WW#4 back on Wed. for Thursday. We will be typing Thursday and Friday. All work needs to be
completed by the beginning of class Thurs. as rough drafts to be able to type the remainder of the week
and assemble project. Test on WW#4 meanings, spellings, and parts of speech next Tuesday.
Math/Holman - WS 5-3
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - New Spain and Central America packet.
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March 16, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Character traits notes and examples - 3 examples for each trait. Finish interview. Tomorrow we will
plan and write character sketch essays in class. I will conference/check other work. Many students need
to finish Wordly Wise #4 and underline/highlight where they find answers - assigned last week. Test on
these meanings and parts of speech next Tuesday.
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis -
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March 13, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - WW #4 1-7 will be checked MONDAY; Interview papers should be started so research on "unknowns" can be done
on Monday in class; Diary and Poem should be "refined" - additions after research before final printing
are appropriate.
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Power Point presentations.
Social Studies/Mullis Began Latin American Independence Reading Guide - not homework.
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March 12, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - WW#4 E due Monday/be careful with vocabulary word used and write all anwers in COMPLETE essay form; poem
and diary entries to be checked tomorrow if not checked today. Bring all dates for Timeliner tomorrow. Our
calendar is a bit off due to making faster progress. Interviews will be sent home Friday for homework.
Math/Holman - WB 5-2 skip #1
Science/Mullis - Continue project.
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March 11, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Beginning rough draft for diary entry due tomorrow for conferencing; think about poem.
WordlyWise 4D.
Today in the lab we began Citation maker for our bibliography; and began research historic events
on Hyperhistory. Both sites are available from home from the CBIS or FCMS library sites. Remember you
cannot sale to your H drive from home. Must SAVE to a jump drive or a disc. Most of 212 have finished
reading biographies and working away on assigned work!
Focus/Holman - We took the sequencing proficiency test today.
Science/Mullis - Merged powerpoint slides together with group.
Check assignment notebooks for other classes. Nothing formally reported.
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March 10, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Work day today in class; students must FINISH biography reading; 10-15 significant dates due Wed. for
Hyperhistory work. Wordly Wise 4C - all blocks.
Math/Holman - Finish vocab p. 222-223; 8 terms/definitions; no illustrations.
Science/Mullis - Planet project in Science/research continues - students working on powerpoints.
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March 9, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Wordly Wise #4 A & B
We are in full swing with our biography project. Students have a calendar to follow and a grading rubric.
Students coming without materials (book and notes due) will receive HELPS. They should be reading each
evening until book is completed. Many students took advantage of getting a book on Feb. 27th, read
during free time during ISTEP, and have finished. Notes should be taken on character traits and examples
from reading that shows these traits, and students should be choosing important dates in their subjects'
lives to add to a timeline on WED. begin thinking about a diary entry to be written in class Thursday
and due the 16th. We will soon be writing a poem about our subject. Stay tuned . . .
Math/Holman - Blocks 2 & 3 - Next two terms.
Science/Mullis - Started a planet project in Science/research.
Social Studies/Mullis -
FACS/Rayer - Orientation to FACS today
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March 2, 2009 Thanks to all who got to bed early and had a healthy breakfast!!
Tomorrow is day 2 of ISTEP testing. Please encourage your student to do his/her best.
Language Arts/Walters - Light bulb puzzle-partner work. Brainstorm on Friday's writing prompt.
STUDENTS NEED A BIOGRAPHY BOOK TO PREPARE FOR OUR BIOGRAPHY PROJECT DUE BEFORE SPRING BREAK. A VISIT TO
THE JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY WOULD BE GOOD IF A BOOK NOT CHOSEN AT CBIS. BOOKS SHOULD BE CLOSE TO LEXILE
RANGE FROM NWEA TESTING.
Social Studies/Mullis -
Math/Holman - Tesselations in class.
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plans - Fruit Salad
" " - Beef Nacho Dip
DVD - How Much Should I Eat? (No Worksheet)
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February 27, 2009 Fundraiser and Math-a-Thon packets due Monday!
Language Arts/Walters - Writing prompt today on compare and contrast - we'll assess on Monday.
Students will be beginning a biography project Monday. If they have not chosen a person to study, they
should go to the public library if possible to find a book close to their reading lexile range. We spent
time in the library today searching. There will be time to read after testing Monday through Friday next
week. More information will follow on project.
Math/Holman - Data Analysis Packet due in class today; Fundraiser and Math-a-Thon packets due Monday!
Math/Holman - Data Analysis Project due Friday!!!!!
Science/Mullis - Moon Phase Quiz Tomorrow
Social Studies/Mullis Mesoamerica debate
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plans - Quesadillas
Complete Study Guide for Chapter 28
Worksheet - Vitamins & Minerals
Class Notes on Nutrition
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February 25, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - ALL BLOCKS - Proof read rough draft for assessment tomorrow. Today we practiced proficiency writing
on "Constructed Response" for ISTEP PREP.
Math/Holman - Assessment packet due Friday and extra credit due March 9th.
Science/Mullis - Review of Moon Phases
Social Studies/Mullis Prepare for MesoAmerican debate
FACS/Rayer - Foods lab - French toast -yum!!
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February 24, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blks. 1 & 2 - power outline and rough draft on change.
Block #3 - rough draft due on change.
Math/Holman - WB 4-2 #5; ISTEP review in class
Science/Mullis - Smiley "phases" of the moon.
Social Studies/Mullis - Mesoamerican activity/Questions for consideration.
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plans - French Toast
DVD -- "Eat Right" & Worksheet
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February 23, 2009 ISTEP begins Monday, March 2nd. Please plan on early bedtimes and a good breakfasts Sunday - Thursday for
optimum performances.
Language Arts/Walters - ISTEP review - main idea, supporting facts, and writing expectations.
Math/Holman - Stem and Leaf Plots. WB 4-2 #2,3,4
Science/Mullis - Draw and label smiley face moon faces
Social Studies/Mullis - Computer lab research for Mesoamerica project
FACS/Rayer - Nutrition
Study Guide -- Chapter 28
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February 20, 2009 ISTEP begins Monday, March 2nd - try NOT to schedule appointments during this time for maxiumum
performance measurement.
Language Arts/Walters - Enjoy your weekend. Practice workbook pages 56 & 57 in class.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Begin Mesoamerican project: Research day in computer lab.
FACS/Rayer - Video & Worksheet -- Understanding Fabrics
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February 19,2009
Language Arts/Walters - UNIVERSE TEST; study outline and vocabulary words; outlines and vocab organizers will be collected FRI.
Focus/Holman - No assignment
Math/Holman - WS 4-5; Use a ruler!
Science/Mullis - Moon Phases 4 square
Social Studies/Mullis - Mesoamerica Reading Guide workbook page 16
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Turn Pillow to Right Side
Stuff Pillow & Sew Opening Closed
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February 18, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Study Universe vocabulary and outline for TEST on "Universe" on Friday. May continue outlining 156 & 157
in preparation for tomorrow.
Math/Holman - Block 1 & 2- bar graph; workbook 4-5 #2 If not finished in class it is homework.
Science/Mullis - Watched Video of El Nino
Social Studies/Mullis - Crossword over Latin American countries
FACS/Walters - Sewing Lab
Sew Pillow together
Turn Pillow to Right Side
Stuff Pillow & sew closed
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February 17, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 & 3 - Begin Power outline Page 155 - pay special attention to the red giants paragraph
UNIVERSE test Friday.
Science and Social Studies - check student assignment books
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
FACS/Rayer -
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February 16, 2009 Note: Valentines constructed in Focus class were distributed at the Methodist Community.
Language Arts/Walters - Block 1 & 2 - Spelling and Meanings TEST on Wordly Wise #3 - packet will be collected Tues.
ALL BLOCKS - Hiroshima packet; outline page 160 paragraph #5of "Universe". Stressing chronological order
and sequencing with reading responses. Should be finished in class.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Notes on Gravity and Inertia; Quiz over Chapter 10, section 1 on Tuesday
Social Studies/Mullis - Latin America Geography Activity. Color code the regions on Latin America.
Read pages 153-158. Identify and label important physical features on map.
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Sew Pillow together
Turn Pillow to right side
Stuff Pillow
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February 13,2009
CORRECTION
Language Arts/walters - Block 1 & 2 Wordly Wise spelling and meanings test TUESDAY.
Block #3 Spelling of muli-syllable words MONDAY/TRIAL TEST GIVEN FRIDAY -
STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW WHICH WORDS THEY MISSED - STUDY PLEASE.
Check assignment notebooks for any additional information.
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February 12, 2009 - IT'S 212 DAY!!!! :-) REMINDER: Tomorrow is the final day for yearbook orders!!!!!!!
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 Wordly Wise #3 9-15 questions. Power Outline page 159; paragraph one - UNIVERSE
Block #3 Power Outline page 159; paragraph one - UNIVERSE
Focus/Holman - No assignment
Math/Holman - WB 4-4 #1-4 (Block 2 & 3 make an analysis of the box & whisker plots on #5)
Science/Mullis - Solar System Video Guide
Social Studies/Mullis - No assignment
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Threading Sewing Machine
Do a Test Seam
Sew Pillow together
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February 11, 2009 SIP Day tomorrow.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks #1 & 2 -WordlyWise Narrative and questions 1-8; all 9-15 due Friday. 3 additional words to organizer
for bell work - orb, celestial, and constellation.
Math/Holman Block 2: p. 191 #19;
Focus/Holman Fix Food Journal for tomorrow
Science/Mullis Finish Chapter reading guide page 11-13 Due Thursday
Social Studies/Mullis Finish Unit 3 Atlas Activity. Due Thursday
Students have had the majority of two class days to work on assignments in class.
FACS/Rayer Sewing Lab
Pinning fabric pieces together
Learning to thread the sewing machine
Due a test seam and have it checked
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February 10, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - Wordly Wise 3c & d. Grammar wkst. 75&76; "Universe" vocab organizer.
Block #3 - Grammar wkst. 75&76; "Universe" vocab organizer.
All blocks - finish reading "Universe" to prepare for outlining.
Focus/Holman - Health questions on skeletal system.
Time for Kids Quiz
Science/Mullis - Science: Begin to work on Chapter 10 Section 1 Reading Guide, it will be finished in class on Wednesday
Social Studies/Mullis - Begin to work on Unit 3 Atlas Activity page 141-149
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Put pillow pieces together & mark for opening
Sewing Maze
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February 09, 2009 SIP day Thursday.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 Wordly Wise #3a and b. Read "Universe".
Block #3 - Finish Wordly Wise #2; read "Universe"; spelling page 21 - TEST MONDAY
Focus/Holman - 2 day food journal due Wed.
Math/Holman - WB 4-3-you may use a calculator
Science/Mullis - Begin Chapter 10 Glossary, page 410
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 5 Test Corrections
Finish ABC Latin America Geography Activity
FACS/RAYER - Sewing Lab
Sewing Straight Lines on paper
Pinning fabric pieces together
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February 06,2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - spelling and meanings for Lesson #2
Focus/Holman - Time For Kids quiz completed in class
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - TEST today.
FACS/Rayer - Pass out Pillow Project Kits
Label and organize kit contents
Study Guide - Chapter 43
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February 05, 2009
Language ARts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 analogies paper - spelling/meanings on MONDAY.
Focus/Holman Valentine Cards due Friday if not finished in class.
Social Studies/Mullis TEST
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February 04,2009 Shortened periods due to Internet Safety Speaker and delayed schedule.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - Wordly Wise 1-15 questions from the LAST DODO narrative. Highlight and number where
answers are found. Spellings and Meanings test Friday - make flash cards if you got lower than a B last
time.
Focus/Holman - Made Valentines for United Methodist Community
Block #3 - Grammar pages 33 & 34 - Subject verb agreement and collective nouns.
Social Studies/Mullis Test moved to Friday due to shortened schedules.
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Study Guide - Chapter 43
Worksheet - Sewing Tools for Every Occasion
Sewing Machine Parts Demonstration
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February 03, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 Wordly Wise 2c and 2 d. Sam McGee Setting Essay turn in.
Block #3 Spelling TEST
Math/Holman - Math-a-thon pledges are due Wednesday for any student participating
Check assignment notebooks.
Science/Mullis - Biome project workday.
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 5 study guide due Wednesday. TEST Thursday.
FACS/Rayer -
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February 02, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 Wordly Wise 2a and 2 b; Grammar page 32. Check wordly wise essay questions and come with
comments and questions for tomorrow's discussion (Block one only).
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Math-a-thon pledges are due Wednesday for any student participating
Blocks 2 & 3: Test Corrections due Tuesday
Science/Mullis - Biome project workday.
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 5 study guide due Wednesday. TEST Thursday.
FACS/Rayer - Notes on Discipline
Introduction to Sewing Lab
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January 29, 2009 2-hr. delay-shortened classes
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 Wordly Wise spelling and meanings TEST; Grammar page 29-linking and action verbs
Block #3 - Grammar page 29 and spelling page 19. Study for spelling TEST next Tuesday.
Focus/Holman - Health test today
MathHolman - No homework
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Finish Task List for Section 3 Canada's Natural Resources; Begin to work on Natural Resources Crossword
Chapter 5 Test on Wednesday, Study Guide sent home tomorrow due Tuesday
FACS/Rayer - No class today due to shortened schedule for 2-hr delay.
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January 28, 2009 - Snow Day
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January 27, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - Finish T-chart on character traits;make flash cards for difficult wordly wise meanings if
needed for TEST Friday. In class review generalzations page 17 spelling; do page 18 underlining cluse
words for plural and possessives.
Block 3 - Finish T-chart; pages 17 & 18 spelling TEST Tuesday-worked on in class.
Math/Holman: In class: work on math project; Notebook Check due Friday for blocks 2 & 3
Focus/Holman Study for Health test!
Science/Soc.Stud/Mullis - Social Studies/Science: Biome Project in Computer Lab
FACS/Rayer - DVD - Disciplining Kids with Worksheet
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January 26, 2009 Schoolnotes did not save this afternoon. We trust you were able to check assignment notebooks.
Language Arts/Walters - All blocks - Make a T-chart with characters traits and examples from "Free Baseball"
Blocks #1 & 2 - Wordly Wise Test One has been rescheduled for Friday.
Students are to find answers in narrative for the 15 questions assigned last week and number
them.
Math/Holman - Blk 2 & 3: Notebook Check due Friday
Focus/Holman - Health - TFK "Don't Waste a Drop" due Tues; Health Test Thursday over skin, eyes, ears, and teeth.
Science/Mullis - Please see agenda
Social Studies - Please see agenda
FACS/Rayer - Nothing reported due to shortened day. Check agenda
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January 22, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 finish power outline with outstanding details; write a well-developed introduction to your
essay about the influence of setting on "The Cremation of Sam McGee". NO Wordly Wise test tomorrow.
Block #3 - Finish Power outline for essay on the influence of setting on "The Cremation of Sam McGee"
Math/Holman - B1: Text p. 124 #49-56; p. 129 #36-39
B2: Ch 3 Test Tomorrow
Focus/Holman - In class diagram of the ear and hearing chain of events.
Science/Mullis - Power outline through page 210-211.
Social Studies/Mullis - Journal #39 on page 136.
FACS/Rayer - Work on Poster
Discuss Brain Development of Children
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January 21, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - Wordly Wise 1 d & e; power outline setting's influence on Sam McGee
Block #3 - Write introduction for settinig's influence on Sam McGee; we did outline in class.
Math/Holman - B 1: Dividing Decimals WS
B 2 & 3: Text p. 169 skip #37-39; Extra Credit p. 167 #1-47 due Fri
Focus/Holman - Health Questions due Thurs. p. 359 #1-6 Essay Form!
Social Studies/Mullis - Standing Cube Quiz over the Government of Canada
FACS/Rayer - Work on Poster over Areas of Development
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January 20, 2009 Welcome back from our long week-end.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks #1&2 - Wordly Wise #1 a, b, & c. Final draft poem with same rhyme and rhythm pattern as "Cremation
of Sam McGee"- due Wednesday. Extra credit for performance :-).
Block #3 - page 114 Grammar workbook; be sure to review the rules on page 113 and the directions on page
114. Final draft poem with same rhyme and rhythm pattern as "Cremation of Sam McGee"- due Wednesday.
Extra credit for performance :-).
Focus/Math - Holman - Math Block 2 & 3: WB 3-9; Test Friday
Science/Mullis - See assignment notebook
Social Studies/Mullis - See assignment notebook
FACS/Rayer - Complete the Areas of Development Worksheet
Order Pillow Project Fabric
Start the Poster over One Area of Development
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January 15, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Finish T-chart graphic organizer for the setting's influence on "Sam McGee" Standard 6.3.3 - this will be
a writing assignment brought to completition.
Final draft poem with same rhyme and rhythm pattern as "Cremation of Sam McGee"- due Friday. Extra
credit for performance :-).
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: WS 2-4 Show Work
Bock 2 & 3: WB 3-8 No calculator; Ch 3 Test next Friday
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Check assignment notebooks - standing cubes are looking great!
FACS/Rayer - No class today due to 2-hr delay.
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January 14, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Create a poem with the same rhythm and rhyme as "Sam McGee" due Friday. Class worktime will be given.
Minimum of two- four line stanzas... around 17 syllables per line. May work with partners.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: WB 3-2
Block 2 & 3: Mid-Chapter Quiz (open book--started in class; finish for homework)
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Finish Time line on the events that made Canada a country.
Begin Standing Cube activity, section 2 Canada's government
FACS/Rayer - Areas of Development Worksheet
Baby Manikin Project
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January 13, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Worksheet page 48 - words that create a grim and serious mood; spelling TEST Wed. on Canadian capitals.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Make 3 page booklet on competition, predation, and symbiosis.
Social Studies/Mullis - Finished "Lost in the Barrens" - culture of northern Canada.
FACS/Rayer - Discussion of 5 areas of child development.
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January 12, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Worksheet page 47 on "Cremation of Sam McGee. Be sure to read top of page carefully and read the poem in
sections. For column 1 read first page after introduction (italicized print)through the first two lines of
page two. Column 2 answers are from Third line of page two through the first stanza of page three; Column
3 answers are from the next two stanzas before the ending. SPELLING TEST ON PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES TUES.
CAPITALS TEST WEDNESDAY.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: Text p. 119 #23-29 odd
Block 2 & 3: Text p. 142 #14-25
Science/Mullis - Ecosystem discussion
Social Studies/Mullis - Create a time line of the major events in Canada's devlopment
FACS/Rayer -
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Friday, Jan. 09, 2009 All classes did a pre-assessment on "compare and contrast".
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling tests Tues. and Wed. Tues. on provinces and territories; Wed. on capitals.
Focus/Holman - Time For Kids-Year in Review (In Class)
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Key terms and definitions if not completed in class.
Social Studies/Mullis - Began "Lost in the Barrens" - cultural study of Canada
FACS/Rayer - Discussion & Notes over Prenatal Development
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Thursday, Jan.08, 2009 Currently FCSC is having technical problems with the report cards. This should be resolved soon.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 & 2 - Study for spelling test Tuesday over the provinces and territories of Canada; also for Wed.
TEST on the capital cities. Pretest on provinces and territories was given today. Refine and add to your
paragraphs on SETTING - due Friday. Standard 6.3.3 - SETTING's influence on plot and resolution.
Focus/Holman - Skin function project/poster due Friday.
Math/Holmna - Block #1 - Finish WB 3-1
Block #2 & 3 - Text p. 138 #27-35; students are encouraged to correct WB 3-6 as well.
Science/Mullis - Complete Section Reading Guide
Safari animal habitat activity
Social Studies/Mullis - Ch. 5 Section 1 Graphic Organizer
Use pages 119-123 in textbook
FACS/Rayer - DVD - Prenatal Development with Worksheet
Demonstration - Diapering of a baby
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Write a well-developed paragraph with a topic sentence on the influence of SETTING on the problem and
resolution of "Secret for Two" (Standard 6.3.3). Spelling TEST on provinces and territories is Tuesday,
and on capitals on Wed. of next week.
Science/Mullis - No assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - #1 Finish Geo-Theme: Canada
#2 Complete Political map of Canada
FACS/Rayer - Discussion of Pretest/Child Development
Demonstration of Baby Manikin and Rules of the Project
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Language Arts/Walters - Check dialogue punctuation after review of rules; we will read them and discuss tomorrow.
Study Spelling List of Canadian provinces, territories, and capitals. Test over Spelling Test
over provinces and territories next Tuesday. Test over spelling of capitals next Wednesday.
Standard discussed today and tomorrow - how do characters determine the outcome of plot and resolution/we
began a T-chart on the board.
Science/Mullis - Complete "Connection Arrows" activity
Assign the Chapter 5, Section 1 Reading Guide due Wednesday
Social Studies/Mullis -
Rayer/FACS - Discussion of Pretest/Child Development
Seating arrangement determined
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Monday, January 05, 2009 -HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Language Arts/Walters - Write a DIALOGUE between Jacques & wife the evening of Pierre's death. (What might Jacques, Pierre's
boss, say to his wife on the evening of Pierre's death?) Proper use of quotation marks required.
We began a read aloud,FREE BASEBALL, by our January 28th visiting author, Sue Corbett. We are
concentrating on Standard 6.1.3 Recognizing the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words and
using these words accurately when speaking and writing. We will be reading Canadian stories to accompany
Social Studies study.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - B1: Text p. 115 #17-24
B2 & 3: Text p. 138 #1-12
Science/Mullis - Make a glossary of the Key Terms on page 194. Use page 194-1989 in textbook
Social Studies/Mullis - Geo-Themes Map Activity: Canada
FACS/Rayer - Intro to FACS
Pretest over Child Development Unit
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December 18, 2008 Tomorrow Team 212 teachers are serving a light breakfast to our team during the first part of Block 1.
Language Arts/Walters - Finish half sheet evaluation of strenths and areas for growth after reading corrections and comments on
"A Christmas Carol" Play Review. Many finished during class and handed in today. KEEP PLAY REVIEW FOR
2ND SEMESTER ARCHIVE FILES - DO NOT THROW AWAY.
MATH/HOLMAN - TEST TODAY.
FACS/RAYER - RICE KRISPIES TREATS!!
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December 17, 2008 THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST WILL BE HELD THURSDAY MORNING AT 7:15 IN THE CAFETERIA DUE TO THE WEDNESDAY SCHOOL DELAY.
Language Arts/Walters - Short grammar quiz Thurs.- we finished Driedels today.
Math/Holman - Study for quiz Thurs.
Focus/Holman - Finish Quote response if not finished in class.
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December 16, 2008 Tomorrow is last day for canned goods. Please contribute in Focus Class.
Language Arts/Walters - Block #1 finished Driedels; grammar workbook pages 41-44
Blocks #2 & 3 - finish cutting out and coloring Driedels; grammar wkbk 41-44.
Focus/Holman - Bring in cookie decorations by friday (optional!)
Math/Holman - Blocks 2 & 3: Study Guide; Math Quiz Thursday/all blocks.
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Test Wednesday
FACS/Rayer - Lab/Fruit Salad
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December 15, 2008 We had a band convocation today at 2:00 p.m.
Don't forget canned goods.
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 and 2 - Grammar workbook on plural nouns and plan Reader's Theatre.
Block 3 Grammar workbook on plural nouns (pgs 21-24; finish sketch of "Maria's Christmas"
We will construct Driedels in all blocks Tuesday.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Math Quiz Thursday/all blocks.
Science/Mullis-
Social Studies/Mullis - Test Wednesday
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plans - Fruit Salad
DVD - Junk Food Wars (Worksheet)
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December 12, 2008 Don't forget Wednesday's FREE Christmas Breakfast if you have signed up.
Language Arts/Walters - Dreidel (do NOT cut) put symbols on Dreidel pattern (and decorate with color if time permits)
School newspaper applications due 12/16/08
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Math Quiz next Thursday all blocks.
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - TEST Wednesday - study guide.
FACS/Rayer - Lab - Quesadillas
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December 11, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Discusion Circle today in Reading on "Gift of the Magi" and possessives quiz in Language. NO ASSIGNMENT
Focus/Holman - Voted for the hallway quality Christmas Illustrations.
Math/Holman - Math: Block 1 Study Guide 7-9 WS
Block 2: WB 3-4
Science/Mullis - Body System Christmas Carol:Use research form the week to create a Christmas Carol about the human body
Social Studies/Mullis - Culture Change Index Card Activity: Find one example of Cultural Diffusion, Invention, and Innovation
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plan - Quesadillas
Study Guide Completed
My Pyramid Game _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
December 10, 2008 Your child may have been exposed to a person diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). See letter sent home
with 3rd block. Mrs. Walters's 3rd block will receive letter tomorrow. If you are concerned, please check with
another parent or student on 212 degrees.
Movie $ for Movie Night this Friday Night.
Language Arts/Walters - Possessives QUIZ
Block #1 Write 5 observations about the "Gift of the Magi"
Block #2 Questions over "Gift of the Magi" part III.
Block #3 Questions over "Gift of the Magi" part III (Will be done in class Thurs.)
Focus/Holman - No homework
Math/Holman - Block 1: Practice 7-4 WS
Block 2 & 3: WB 3-3
Science/Mullis - Computer Lab: Research Inquiry question about one body system.
Social Studies/Mullis - TEST Tuesday; computer lab - no homework
FACS/Rayer - Foods Lab - French Toast
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December 09, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Possessive nouns Grammar workbook pages 27-28 QUIZ Thursday.
Focus/Holman - Christmas Illustrations due Tomorrow!
Math/Holman - Block 1: 7-4 Study Guide WS
Block 2 & 3: WB 3-3
Science/Mullis - Same as yesterday - Body System Activity
Social Studies/Mullis - TEST Friday
FACS/Rayer - Lab Plan - French Toast
Study Guide Chapter 28 - Completed
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December 08, 2008 Ask your child about the CBIS FREE Christmas Breakfast on Dec. 17th at 7:15 a.m.
Language Arts/Walters - Grammar workbook pages 25 & 26 POSSESSIVE NOUNS. We continued typing Play Reviews.
Focus/Holman - Christmas Illustration Final Draft Due Wed
Math/Holman - Block 1: Finish Practice WS 7-3
Science/Mullis - Body System Activity
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 4 Test on Friday; Culture Change Index Card Activity
FACS/Rayer - DVD Worksheet over "Eat Right"
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December 05, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Proof read and add any corrections in punctuation and grammar to play review.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis -
FACS/Rayer -
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December 04, 2008 The day's schoolnotes were entered early in the day and did not save. We are sorry
for the inconvenience. Always check assignment notebooks.
Language Arts/Walters - Finish writing Paragraphs 4 & 5 and bring library books to class for library
visit.
Focus/Holman - Christmas Pictures rough draft due Friday
Math/Holman - No assignment
Science/Mullis - Prepare for Chapter 15 Test tomorrow
Social Studies/Mullis - Section 3 journal quiz
FACS - Sewing Lab; Sew Project Together; Stuff & Hand Sew Closed
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December 03, 2008 SIP Day tomorrow - shortened schedules.
Language Arts/Walters - Play review - write paragraph #3; have rough draft of new thank-you note
ready to take to Focus tomorrow (most finished these in class).
Focus/Holman - Bring in a favorite Christmas book.
Math/Holman - check assignment notebook.
Science/Mullis - Chapter 15 test Friday
Social Studies/Mullis - Currency from around the world - check assignment notebooks.
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December 02, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Play review - write paragraph #2
Math/Holman - Block 1: Notebook Check due Fri; Finish WS 7-2 Practice
Blk 2 & 3: Text p. 115 #25-40
Focus/Holman - Bring in Children's Christmas Books for Extra Credit
Please check assignment notebooks for Science, Social Studies, and FACS
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December 01, 2008 Thanks so much to the moms who helped at our after the play luncheon and dessert and or brought in treats!
You are the best!!
Language Arts/Walters - Rough draft for paragraph one of play review - include the 5 W's: Who, What, Where, When,and Why - theme
of the play. Finish fill-in-blank story.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block #1 Correct missed problems on test on Study Guide 7-2
Science/Mullis - Chapter 15 TEST on Friday
Social Studies/Mullis - Exchange Rate activity
FACS/Rayer -
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November 25, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Blocks 1 work on first part of venn-diagram, finish envelope, and proofread letter.
Blocks 2 & 3 finish envelope, and section 4 & 5 study group questions, and work on venn-diagram
(Time given in class for most of this for all blocks)
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: Ch 2 Quest tomorrow; x-credit p. 106 #46-76 (due tomorrow); Notebook Check due 12/5
Science/Mullis - No assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - GDP per capita computer activity; Finish 3 Tab Book on Economic Systems, due Wednesday
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Sewing Test Seam
Begin Sewing Pillow Project
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November 21, 2008
Language Arts/Walters -Section 4 & 5 questions due Tuesday. Dress "prettifully" for IRT Monday.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: p. 735 #1-68 due Tuesday (Quest Wednesday)
Block 2 & 3: Notebook Checks due Today!!!
Science/Mullis - Section 2 assessment in book page 600 mass, density, and volume.
Social Studies/Mullis - Flip Book about the 3 economic systems
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Learn to thread the sewing machine
Demo - Sewing a Test Seam
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November 20, 2008 "Cinderella" and short afternoon classes only. No new assignments reported - check individual assignment
notebooks.
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November 19, 2008 Tomorrow is Cinderella in the a.m.
Social Studies/Mullis - Branches of Government Graphic Organizer
RAYER/FACS- Sewing Lab
Pinning together pillow pieces, marking and getting them checked by Mrs. R.
Complete the Sewing Maze if not complete
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November 18, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - ChristmasCarol Vocabulary test - meanings and parts of speech/WED. Section 2 Study Group Questions 3-6
only.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Math: Blk 1 Text p. 98 #19-30
Science/Mullis - Density Lab Report
Answer questions about the lab and develop a procedure for testing the density of olive oil
Social Studies/Mullis - Science lab took entire block, so no assignment in Social Studies
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab; Sewing Maze;Mark opening for project
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November 17, 2008 6th Grade will see "Cinderella" on Thursday morning at the high school.
Language Arts/Walters - Section 1 (Part 1 & 2) Study Group Questions of play. Spelling test for Christmas Carol words Tuesday;
vocabulary and meanings TEST WEDNESDAY.
Social Studies/Mullis - US. Government Graphic Organizer
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Sewing Straight Lines on Paper
Mark opening for project
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November 14, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Study spelling and meanings of vocab. (TEST Tues.)
Finish decorating letter
Math/Holman - Block 2&3: Notebook Check #2 due Next Friday!
Science/Mullis - No assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - Bill of Rights activity
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Pass out and Prepare Kits
Sew straight lines on paper
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November 13, 2008 Canned food drive is until 11/21; please contribute.
Language Arts/Walters - Finish anecdote letter.
Focus/Holman - Time For Kids: Obama Wins
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Bill of Rights in class
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Machine Parts (continued)
Worksheet over Machine Parts
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November 12, 2008 Tomorrow is a SIP day. Students released early.
Still taking pizza $.
Language Arts/Walters - Finish C Carol vocabulary; bring colored pencils tomorrow for letter.
Science/Mullis - Finish Element Activity in Computer Lab, due Thursday
Social Studies/Mullis - Bill of Rights Activity to be recorded in journal
FACS/Rayer - Computer search for future jobs dealing with nutrition, children, physical activity, etc.
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November 11, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - 8-11 Christmas Carol Vocabulary; learn parts of speech-worked on powerpoints today on Victorian London
setting of play. Time given in class for both.
Focus/Holman - Please check your child's agenda for daily assignments; lack of written assignments = poor grade in Focus
and HELP forms and after school sessions.
Math/Holman - Block one: WB 2-6. No calculator.
Block 2 & 3: Quest tomorrow. X-credit p. 106 #46-76
Science/Mullis - Names of Elements Activity page 29-31. Students will need to use research technology for some aspects of
the assignment. Due Thursday
Social Studies/Mullis - Create chart of Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens. Refer tp page 90-91 in book. Discuss with
parent most important right and responsibility of a citizen
FACS/Rayer - Machine Parts Paper
Assign Sewing Machines
Pass out Pin Cushions
Sewing Tools Worksheet
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November 10, 2008 Remember to bring in $3.00 or a NOTE for pizza for lunch after the IRT play, "A Christmas Carol".
Language Arts/Walters - 1-7 Christmas Carol vocabulary; spelling and meanings test next TUES. 11/18/08
Be thinking of how you can present your research on powerpoint creatively.
Focus/Holman - No assignment
Math/Holman - Made Atom models with Fruit Loops, research element to find facts about element chossen for the model
Science/Mullis - Made Atom models with Fruit Loops, research element to find facts about element chossen for the model
Social Studies/Mullis - No assignment
FACS/Rayer - Intro to Sewing Lab
Assigned Tote Trays
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November 07, 2008 Remember to bring in $3.00 for pizza for lunch after the IRT play, "A Christmas Carol".
Language Arts/Walters - Continued research and began Powerpoints-
Reminder - make certain to have anecdotes written in letter for Monday's class.
Math/Focus/Holman - Double period project work
Science/Mullis - Complete the Atom Activity
Social Studies - Complete Key Word Crossword
FACS/Rayer - FACS - Video Worksheet - "Who's Really in Charge" (Discipline)
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November 06, 2008 Remember to bring in $3.00 for pizza for lunch after the IRT play, "A Christmas Carol".
Focus/Holman - Worked on projects in computer lab
Math/Holman - No assignment
Language Arts/Walters - Letter rough draft with ANECDOTE - double space (skip one line; continue research (extra questions)
Science/Mullis Describing Matter worksheet and Atoms paper (2-sided)Due Friday.
Social Studies/Mullis - Reading Guide Chapter 4;section one. Key term crossword due Friday.
FACS/Rayer - Discussion over Discipline -
"Good Kids OR Brats"
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November 05, 2008 Remember to bring in $3.00 for pizza for lunch after the IRT play, "A Christmas Carol".
Language Arts/Reading - Continue researching from home if possible. Today we researched Victorian London - Health, Industry,
Social Issues, Gender Issues, Education, Labor, and Charles Dickens. Letters will be continued in class
tomorrow.
Focus/Holman - Canned foods drive begins today.
Math/Holman - None
Science/Mullis - Note Taking on Chapter 15 Section 1
Social Studies - Intro to Chapter 4 "We the People"
FACS/Rayer - Brain Development Discussion
Handout over Brain Development
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November 04,2008
Language Arts/Reading - Planner for letter; Preview Christmas Carol Website; Compound sentence QUIZ.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Keep track and record information on the election. Make a map showing how each state voted and record the electoral votes for each candidate. Use the Election day activity to help you keep track. Due next Tuesday 11/11
FACS/Rayer - Video and worksheet on "Shaping Youngest Minds"-should have finished in class.
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November 03,2008
Language Arts/Reading/Walters - Read literature book pages 108-111; Practice workbook pages 36 & 40; Letter ideas due Tuesday.
Focus/Holman - Bring in $3.00 for pizza for lunch after the IRT play, "A Christmas Carol".
Math/Holman - Block 1: Quest part 2 Tues! X-credit p. 105 #25-45
Block 2 & 3: WB 2-8 You may use a calculator!
Science/Mullis - Notes on Matter: Chapter 15 Intro.
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday
FACS/Rayer - Completed the Baby Manikin Project
Completed the Poster Project over Areas of Development
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October 31, 2008
Pizza will be served for the lunch after "A Christmas Carol" fieldtrip to IRT for Team 212.
Please send $3 with your child by next Friday.
Students will provide their own soft drink of choice or bottled water...put names on drinks with Sharpie.
Social Studies TEST has been pushed back to Tuesday of next week. A study guide was given in class today.
No other assignments.
Enjoy your week-end! BOO!
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October 30, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Highlight main ideas and supporting details in Rainforest Outline - read through it and review vocabulary
on page 32 of Practice notebook and organizer for Friday TEST. Outlines will be used to take the TEST.
Focus:
Math: Block One: WB 2-5
Block Two: WB 2-7
Science: Wave, Sound, and Light Test
Social Studies: Complete Natural Vegetation Graphic Organizer
Complete Natural Resource Concept Web
NOTE:
The assignments in Science and Social Studies were started Wednesday and the students had time in class to work on them after
they complete their Science test.
FACS/Rayer - Baby Manikin Project
Poster - Areas of Development
Good Parent Paragraph - Due tomorrow
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October 29, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Study/review outlining making certain you have enough details; study vocabulary for TEST Friday.
Practice workbook pages 33 & 37 on fact/opinion were done in class.
Science/Mullis - Wave, Sound, and Light Test on Thursday
Social Studies/Mullis - Vegetation Graphic Organizer/ Natural Resource Web due Friday
FACS/Rayer - Baby Manikin Project
Worksheet - Areas of Development
Good Parent Paragraph - Due Friday 10/31/08
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October 28, 2008 REVISED
Language Arts/Walters - Finish outlining pages 100-105;we worked on this in class today - due Tuesday. Grammar - finished in
class, compound sentences.
Focus/Holman - X-Credit--bring in drug and alcohol ads
Science/Mullis - Light and sound TEST study guide due Thursday.
Social Studies/Mullis - Climograph Activity; use page 556 in Science book as a source for help
FACS/Rayer - Baby Manikin Project
Discussion of Video-Preview of a Birth
Areas of Development Worksheet
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October 27, 2008 Please be sure to send in your $ and permission slip for the November fieldtrip.
Language Arts/Walters - Bell work - page 35 practice workbook; Rainforest Vocabulary organizer; Read pages 100-105 to prepare for
power outlining. TEST on Rainforest Thurs. or Friday (WE WILL USE OUTLINES :-))
Focus/Holman - Complete drug survey on separate sheet of paper; 3-5 sentences each question.
Math/Holman - Battleship coordinate grid (in class)
Social Studies/Mullis - Climograph Activity pg. 90-91
FACS/Rayer - Baby Manikins Project begins today
Video Worksheet - Preview of a Birth
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October 20, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling TEST Tuesday, workbook page 16 22-20. Practice workbook pages 32(reference meanings) and 34.
Read pages 92-99 in literature book.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Begin Visual Glossary of Section 3 Light and Color
Use pages 672-677 due Tuesday at the end of class
Social Studies/Mullis - Coloring Climate Activity
Use page 558-563 in SCIENCE book
FACS/Rayer - Discussion and grading of Pretest given on Friday
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October 17, 2008 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT MONDAY EVENING AND TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING - SEE YOU THEN!
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling TEST Tuesday; extra credit due Tuesday. Scary Story can be finished at home by getting on
Franklin Community School Corp website; school information;remote access. STUDENTS CANNOT SAVE ON THIS
SITE - MUST SAVE TO HOME COMPUTER AND BRING IN ON THUMB DRIVE, DISC, OR EMAIL TO MRS.WALTERS (SEE
SCHOOLNOTES.COM TO EMAIL)
NO OTHER WORK REPORTED - ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END.
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October 16, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - In computer lab today typing Scary Stories; spelling page 15 - TEST Tuesday. Extra Credit due Tuesday.
Review and add to scary story if needed.
Math/Holman - Block 1: Extra Credit: p. 104-105 #4-24; Quiz Tomorrow
Block 2 and 3: Extra Credit: p. 104-105 #4-45; "Quest" Tomorrow
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies - Please check with assignment notebook.
FACS/Rayer - Nothing reported.
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October 15, 2008 New exploratories begin tomorrow. Art students need to bring a pencil to leave.
Language Arts/Walters - Extra Credit due Monday on Level Reader topic.
Halloween Scary Story using some spelling words (at least 5).
Spelling TEST Tuesday.
Math/Holman - Block 1: p. 734 #1-41. Quiz Friday
Block 2 and 3: p. 734 #1-65 ALL. Quest Friday
Focus/Holman - Conference Artifacts due tomorrow.
Science/Mullis - No assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - Regions of North America Chart/Map
Use page 70-72 in book to complete the activity
FACS/Rayer - Video - "Table Manners Murder"
Discussion of proper table manners
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October 14, 2008 REVISED
Language Arts/Walters - IN CLASS - level reader worksheet on immigration - will finish Wed.; Spelling workbook pages 13 & 14/write
parts of speech on page 14 underline clue words 1-20 (challenge words on page 13)
Math/Holman - Block One: Text p 70 #23-40
Block Two & Three: WB 2-5 ALL
Focus/Holman - "League" applications due Wed.
Science/Mullis - Reading Study Guide pg. 103-105 Use pages 646-651; properties of sound
Social Studies/Mullis -Journal #22 pg.67 Respond to question next to the paragraph.
Create thematic map of Latitude Zones of Earth
Language Arts/Walters - Dependent/INdependent Clause WS
Focus/Holman - Bring 2 artifacts from each class
Math/Holman - Block One: Add/Subtract Integers WS
Science: Top ten facts about sound: notes on a video
Social Studies: North America Thematic Map: Color code the different regions in North America.
FACS/Rayer -
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October 9, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - No Assignment
Focus/Holman - No Assignment
Math/Holman - No Assignment
Science: No Assignment
Social Studies: No Assignment
FACS/Rayer -Folder Test
Lab Plans - Nacho Beef Dip w/chips
Language Arts/Walters - VIVA New Jersey TEST Friday; bring library books
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block 1: WB 2-2 #1-24
Block 2 & 3: Text p 70 #23-40
Science: Complete Graphic Organizers from page 640-643
Social Studies: Chapter 2 Quiz
FACS/Rayer - Food Lab - Rice Crispy Treats
Bell work - turned in today
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October 8, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Study Guide in class; Spelling TEST Thurs., prepare for discussion circle.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block One: In class WB 2-1
Block Two and Three: Adding/Subtracing Integers WS (Started in class)
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 2 Quiz tomorrow
FACS/Rayer - Video Worksheet - "The Great Food Fight"
Lab Plans - Rice Crispy Treats
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October 7, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Finish Venn-Diagram; Grammar and writing bk. page 63, 11-20 (IN CLASS), Spelling workbook page 11.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Block One: Text p 63 #27-35
Science/Mullis - Learned about waves - no homework
Social Studies/Mullis - Study Chapter 2 study guide for Quiz over Chapter 2 on Thursday.
FACS/Rayer - Foods Lab - Fruit salad - it was great!
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October 6, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Practice Workbook page 25, Spellng pages 9 & 10, mark parts of speech - TEST,THURS. Finish reading "Viva
New Jersey" TEST FRI.
Focus/Holman - No homework
Math/Holman - Block One: No homework Block 2 and 3: Text p. 63 #27-45, 47, 49
Science/Mullis - No homework
Social Studies/Mullis - Social Studies: Chapter 2 Section 2 Reading Guide. Use pages 45-49 in textbook
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October 3, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - "Viva New Jersey" vocabulary quiz Monday. Study vocabulary organizer - especially parts of speech and
page 22 & 24 in Practice Notebook; do writing of newspaper (page 24) article in notebook; remember to
include a strong lead/hook and the 5 W's - who, what, where, when, why?
Math/Holman - Notebook Check Due Mon.
FACS/Rayer - Quesadillas lab today - yum!
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October 02, 2008 REVISED
Language Arts/Walters - Vocabulary organizer in class; begin reading "Viva New Jersey", pages 70-77 or finish if time.
Focus/Holman - Discussed inspirational quote
Math/Math - Extra Credit (Shelly's French Fries) due Friday
Science/Mullis - Review the Outline from Section 2 Properties of Waves
Social Studies/Mullis - Journal#15 page 42-42 The legacy of Map Exploration / discussed how GPS system has changed life.
FACS/Rayer - Dietary guidelines in class - no homework
Lab Plans - Quesadillas
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October 01,2008
Language Arts/Walters - Today we had a panel discussion over essay and objective questions for last week's MotherFletcherEvaluation
No assignment
Math/Holman - Math Test
Science/Mullis - Review the Outline from Section 2 Properties of Waves
Social Studies/Mullis - Push-Pull factor chrades.
FACS/Rayer - Cooking Lab - French Toast - yum! It sure smells wonderful!
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September 30, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Workbook page 19 - Thesaurus; read aloud written character sketches
Focus/Holman- DON'T FORGET CHRISTMAS CAROL PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE Friday!!!!!
Math/Holman - Test tomorrow; Notebook Check #1 due Monday!! Extra-Credit: Textbook p. 52-54 #3-7 all; #9-37 odd. SHOW ALL WORK,
and check answers on p. 787!
Science/Mullis - Wave Concept Web Book
Social Studies/Mullis - Push and Pull chart
FACS/Rayer - Fill the Pyramid Activities
Lab Plans for tomorrow - French Toast
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September 29, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Work day in class - We wrote a character sketch, worked on practice workbook pages 16 & 17, and completed
a grammar checklist of unknown topics. Character sketch and workbook pages are due Tuesday.
Focus/Holman -Presentations today
Math/Holman - Study Guide due Tues; Math Test WED
Science/Mullis - Waves and Sound Reading Guide pg. 71-73
Use text page 623-626
Social Studies/Mullis - Latitude and Longitude Practice pg. 61-62
FACS/Rayer - DVD - Eat Right: Using the Pyramid
DVD Worksheet
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September 26,2008
Language Arts/Walters - Students corrected reading tests in class today. No assignment
Math/Holman - Study Guide due Tues; Test Wed
Focus/Holman - Presentations Monday
Science/Mullis - No assignment: Intro. to chapter 16
Social Studies/Mullis - Journal # 12: Pangaea
FACS/Rayer - Stuffing Pillow and hand stitching the opening
Today is the last day during class to work on the sewing project.
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September 25, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Bring library books to return. Play scene should be in language notebook.
Math/Holman - Chapter 1 Study Guide; Test Tues or Wed
Focus/Holman - Presentations Monday!
Science/Mullis - Chapter 1 Test Corrections
Social Studies/Mullis - Complete 5 Themes of Geography: Franklin Computer Activity
FACS/Rayer - Stuffing Pillow Project; Hand Sewing opening closed;Pillow Project should be completed tomorrow!
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September 24, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - TEST on "MotherFletcher's Gift" on Thursday; reread story and study vocabulary.
We will go to the library on Friday.
Math/Holman - Check assignment notebook
Focus/Holman - worked on power point presentations
Science/Mullis - Chapter 1 test today.
SocialStudies/Mullis - 5 themes of geography work in computer lab.
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab
Sewing Pillow pieces together and turning to right side
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September 23, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling TEST; Finish scene for play page 14 in Practice Workbook also page 15; read last page
of "Mother Fletcher's Gift"
Math/Holman - Workbook 1-6, 13-18
Focus/Holman - Focus - in class project
Science/Mullis - TEST WED. over technology/chapter 1
Social Studies/Mullis -
FACS/Rayer - Sewing on project
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September 22, 2008 Progress reports went home today. Return signed to Mrs. Walters for Extra Degree Point TOMORROW.
LANGUAGE ARTS/WALTERS - Preposition song is to be memorized by Tues. We worked on today in class/many have already given
it. Spelling 2-sided worksheet 7 & 8 (Spelling TEST Wed.) Write 5 good questions or observations
for "Mother Fletcher's Gift" discussion circle... reading TEST THURS.
Check assignment books - nothing else reported today.
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Spetember 19, 2008 Please ask students for the parent letters sent home today.
Language Arts/Reading/Walters - Next week: Characterization pictures due Monday (We have worked on these each day during class.)
Preposition Song memorized by Tuesday (copies given Monday and practiced in class all week).
Spelling TEST on Wednesday (words given last Friday and will be worked on Monday and Tuesday)
"Mother Fletcher's Gift" test Thursday.
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September 16, 2008
Day one of ISTEP+ is complete. Remember - early to bed, and early to rise makes you healthy, ready for school, and WISE!
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September 15, 2008 Tomorrow and Wednesday will be the Language Arts portion of ISTEP +.
Language Arts/Walters - Today we went over our practice prompts from Friday to ensure completely addressing the prompt. Continue
memorizing the Preposition Song.
No assignments this week for Language Arts, Focus, & Math.
Progress Reports go home on Wednesday - Language Arts, Reading, Math and Focus need to sign and return for any grade lower than a C-.
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September 12, 2008 ISTEP begins next Tuesday... early to bed and a great breakfast makes a super START!!
Language Arts/Walters - Begin memorization of Preposition Song, due by September 23rd (some may have learned it before or a
different version - That's o.k. Study spelling words - do page 6 in class if time. Today we did a
practice ISTEP writing prompt on an accomplishment about which we are proud. Ask your child about their
writing today.
Focus/Holman - In Class--Learning Style Presentations
Get lots of sleep this weekend!!! Testing begins Tuesday!
Presentations today
Math/Holman - No homework
Science/Mullis - Technology time line discussion and video illustration
(Students' eye view - Watched a clip of a locomotive - steam, cold, electric, etc. GO 212 degrees!!)
Extra credit paper due next Friday.
Social Studies/Mullis - Worked in groups on 5 themes of Geography presentations.
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Straight Lines on Paper and Sewing Maze
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September 11, 2008
Language Arts/Walters - Study Spelling Words for Mother Fletcher; test NEXT Friday work on words every evening especially if you
missed several last time, do page 5 wksht. Have someone give you a trial test at home.
Finish Favorite PLACE PLAN - only detailed plan required.
Focus/Holman - In Class--Work on Learning Style Poster, Tomorrow in class presentation.
Math/Holman - No homework
Science/Mullis - Complete System of Technology Chart: Use one item form how to identify the 5 steps of a technology system
Social Studies/Mullis - Prepare group presentations on 5 themes of Geography
FACS/Rayer - Complete Study Guide over Chapter 43
Sew Straight Lines on Paper
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September 10,2008
Language Arts/Walters - Choose a character from "Mother Fletcher" and do a GRAPHIC (showing the Statement & Actions of Others
about the character and Statements & Actions of the character herself or himself about themselves.) USE T-
chart or Circles graphic like one shown on page 13 of Practice Workbook or in class) This will help us
learn the character traits of main characters.
Math/Holman - Quiz today
Science/Mullis - Complete Technology Web. Use page 28 in textbook to help. Find two examples of each type of technology
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 2 Power point Reading Guide: done in class
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Machine Parts
Study Guide - Chapter 43 over Sewing Equipment
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September 9, 2008 If you would like to contribute snack items for the students during the ISTEP breaks, please send them to
school asap - to be left at the guidance office. (Yellow slips explaining this were sent home last
week.Thanks
Language Arts/Walters - Read "Mother Fletcher's Gift"; do TOP HALF ONLY of worksheet - write phrases from the story that tell
what Harlem is like in her neighborhood (ie. foot patrol police officer on her block). We reviewed how to
make a PowerOutline on a topic today in class. Information page is in Writing Handbook - ask that it be
brought home if you have questions about the process.
Focus/Holman - none
Math/Holman - WB 1-4 #16-20; Quiz tomorrow (over 1-1 to 1-4)
Science/Mullis - Conversion Units Activity pg. 25
Social Studies/Mullis - Complete Chapter 2 Key Term Crossword
FACS/Rayer - Sewing Lab Guidelines
Pass out pin cushions
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September 8, 2008 REVISED - ISTEP begins next Tuesday.
Language Arts/Walters - Today in class we had panel discussions on the "critical thinking" used to determine correct answers on
the Old Yeller test taken last week. We also discussed summarizing and reviewed setting as they related
to free reading summaries and the "Twilight of the Wolves" assigned work.
Students are to write a Power Plan ONLY for "My Biggest Windy (exaggeration of the truth) to Date" -
list actual supporting facts and details in power plan IN LANGUAGE NOTEBOOK.
Focus/Holman - No assignment
Math/Holman - WB 1-4 ALL; Show Steps!
Condition of Book form due Tues.
Science/Mullis - Begin Metric Measurement Lab
Social Studies/Mullis - Test Corrections due Tuesday
Begin Chapter 2 Key Term Crossword
FACS/Rayer - Introduction to the Sewing Lab
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September 5th, 2008
LANGUAGE ARTS/WALTERS - Today we used a graphic organizer to record similarities and differences between the classic movie and our
excerpt of Old Yeller from our literature anthology. Second free reading summaries were collected and
ck'd.
Focus/Holman -
Math/Holman - Review 1-1 to 1-3 WS (DUE MON!!!)
Science/Mullis - no assignment
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 1 Test was taken today.
FACS/Rayer - Sewing video (Introduction to Fabrics) and worksheets
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September 4th, 2008 We completed our NWEA testing today in Math and began finishing paused tests during RTI.
PERMISSION SLIPS CAME HOME TUESDAY FOR "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" THE ALL 6TH GRADE FIELDTRIP in November.
PLEASE SEND IT BACK WITH YOUR SIGNATURE AND $7 asap. NOTE: there is also a place on the slip for you to
genereously help out with a scholarship if this is possible.
LANGUAGE ARTS/WALTERS - Today we took our first literature test. Summary of what you have been reading since last book summary
is due tomorrow at the beginning of class. If no time to read this week then read a chapter this evening
for report summary due Friday.
Focus/Holman - NWEA TESTING
Math/Holman - NWEA TESTING
Science/Mullis - Today we went over our reading guide on measurement.
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 1 Test is tomorrow, Friday
FACS/Rayer - Discipline Guidelines paper for bellwork
Group Activity - "You are the Parent!"
Language Arts/Reading - Study guide for Thursday's test - classtime given to complete. REREAD "Old Yeller";
Review Daily Practice workbook - page 2 for vocabulary that is on test.
Social Studies/Mullis - Chapter 1 Study Guide; Test is Friday
FACS/Rayer - Video: "Who's Really in Charge?"
Viewer's Guide that goes along with the video
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September 2, 2008
Language Arts/Reading - REREAD "Old Yeller" TEST over story on Thurs.
Daily Practice workbook - pages 2,3,4 completed in class - page 7 is homework.
Focus/Holman - NWEA TESTING
Math/Holman - NWEA TESTING
Science/Mullis - Measurement Reading Guide due Thursday
Social Studies/Mullis - Time Zone Map Practice; Test on Friday.
FACS/Rayer - Discussion of Brain Development of children
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August 29, 2008 Enjoy your Labor Day holiday!
Language Arts/Reading - Discussion Circle OUTSIDE on "Twilight of the Wolves"; collected assignment on library book summary and
observations,questions, and comprehension for "Twilight of the Wolves". Enjoy your family this week-end.
Focus/Holman - Block One: Finish Quote response if not finished in class
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis - Pretest on Scientic Inquiry - video corrections
Social Studies/Mullis - Questions on using Atlas and longitude and latitude.
FACS/Rayer - Video "Shaping Youngest Minds" and the worksheet over the video on brain development
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August 28, 2008 Due to SIP day no schoolnotes was reported. Always check assignment notebooks and/or with a reliable friend -
study buddy. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
August 27, 2008 Thursday is our first SIP Day/NWEA testing is next week for team 212 degrees.
Please check assignment notebooks if no assignment was reported to schoolnotes.com
Language Arts/Reading - Students read "Twlight of the Wolves" today during class and worked on a comprehension page. Some
Blocks may have been given a two-sided worksheet in Mrs. Walters' absence (depending on time available).
We will finish comprehension in class Thursday if not completed; worksheet is homework. FINAL SPELLING
TEST ONE IS THURS. - review rules and all 26 words.
Focus/Holman - BLOCK 2 and 3 ONLY: Finish Quote Response
Math/Holman - BLOCK 1 ONLY: WB 1-3 #1-16; Show Steps
BLOCK 3 ONLY: Challenge WS 1-2; SHOW STEPS.
Science/Mullis - Make graph of Lab results. Use page 22-25 to help guide
Social Studies: no assignment
FACS/Rayer - see assignment notebook
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August 26, 2008 Pictures will be taken Wednesday for those missing them the scheule pick-up day.
Thursday is a SIP Day
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling TEST THURS.-context paragraph in class
Grammar pages 1 & 2 - finish review of 4 types of sentences
Finish Quick-Write and power plan begun in class/leave in reading notebook- "My Most Terrifying Experience"
Focus/Holman - In Class: Learning Style Poster
Math/Holman -
Science/Mullis -
Social Studies/Mullis -
FACS/Rayer - Completed Posters
Filled out order for Pillow Project
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August 25, 2008
Language Arts/Waltersp - Study spelling rule notes from class and spelling words - TEST THURS.
Spelling worksheet page 3 ONLY; read "Old Yeller" in literature book beginning on page 22.
Focus/Holman - No assignment
Math/Holman - WB 1-2 ALL
Science/Mullis - Paper towel lab: Bring your results to class tomorrow
Social Studies/Mullis - Journal #4 Connections to Science
Complete Web Illustrations of 5 Fields of Social Studies: due Tuesday
FACS/Rayer - Poster over Areas of Development to be completed in class tomorrow
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August 22, 2008 We made it through the first full week! Make sure your child is getting plenty of rest. The back to school
illnesses are blooming.
Language Arts/Walters - Spelling worksheet page 2; we took a trial spelling test today.
Focus/Holman - No homeowork - class activities only.
Math/Holman - No homework - class activities only.
Science/Mullis - We set up for our Monday Paper Towel Lab.
Social Studies/Mullis - Web Illustrations due TUESDAY.
FACS/Began Poster over Areas of Development of Children
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August 21, 2008
Language/Reading - Walters - Turn in final draft, rough draft, and outline of letter to Mrs. Walters; BRING LITERATURE TEXTBOOK TO
CLASS FRIDAY. Outline is simply a power writing outline or plan of what is/was to be written as discussed and
demonstrated in class, and the rough draft is a double spaced handwritten pencil 1st draft sometimes called
"Sloppy Copy".
Focus/Holman - No homework.
Math/Holman - WB 1-1 ALL; Substitute, then solve. Show steps!
Science/Mullis - Grading Reading Study Guide many students earned discipline marks due to not having the assignment complete
Social Studies/Mullis - Web Illustration project begins today. The final product is due on Monday
FACS/Rayer - Complete the worksheet over Areas of Development in class today.
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August 20, 2008
Language/Reading - Walters - Finish "Sticky Business" corrections for Thursday in PENCIL.
Write a plan, outline, or power outline for a letter to Mrs. Walters. Follow the rubric given in
class. We will work in class Thursday; PLAN MUST BE DONE AT BEGINNING OF
CLASS. Final draft of letter due Friday.
Focsu/Holman - Parent Essay: Million Words or Less due NEXT WED; Poster due tomorrow
Math/Holman - No homework
Science/Mullis - Scientific Inquiry Reading Guide
Use pages 8-12 in textbook to complete the Reading Guide
Social Studies/Mullis - No Homework
FACS/Rayer - Areas of Development - to be completed in class tomorrow
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August 19, 2008 Welcome Team 212 parents and students. How wonderful to see so many of you at our Rededication Program and Back to School Night!
Language Arts/Reading - Walters - Do corrections IN PENCIL on the Tues.and Wed.sections of "A Sticky Business" .
Practice introductions for presentation tomorrow
(Read over aloud and make changes if necessary. Head papers properly,
and be sure you have identified the literary terms/figurative language examples properly)
Focus/Holman - Inspirational Quote Poster due Thursday
Math/Holman - WS 1-2 #1-26. SHOW ALL STEPS!!!
Science/Mullis - Complete "Condition of Book" form
Identify the 6 steps on page 8-12, and record them on your flow chart from Monday
Social Studies/Mullis - Ch.1 Section 1 Guided Reading page 1. Record 4-5 details per row
FACS/Rayer - Good Parent Paragraph - Due Wed., 8/20
Video Worksheet - Preview of a Birth - Due 8/20
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