November 8, 2011    DEC. 16th FCA sponsors a FREE breakfast with carols, hot chocolate and homemade cinnamon rolls! 7:15 a.m.

Language Arts/Walters - Today we searched for mood making phrases in the Creamation of Sam McGee and talked about TONE. All but block #1 need to finish the study guide questions 1 & 2, page 48 of packet. We are learning the Wassailing song to accompany A Christmas Carol.

Math/Holman - Study Links 3-8

Social Studies/Mullis - Regions Packet

Science/Mullis - Molecule Models

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Just a reminder to those parents who volunteered to bring in desserts for the IRT, November 23rd dessert celebration - be sure to label TEAM 212 on those desserts left at the school.  Wassail contributors will be contacted soon on what to send in.  Volunteer workers will also be contacted. Thanks so much - how could it already be that time of year?

Language Arts/Walters - SWAPS - proofreading story written last week. Block #3 need to finish "Bumper Crop" paper on adverbs answering the questions, how, when, and where. lst block is learning the Wassail song - blocks 2 & 3 will learn it tomorrow.

Math/Holman - Study links 3-7

Social Studies/Mullis - Worked on economics projects

Science/Mullis -

Language/Mrs. Carter - define 5 vocabulary works in vocabulary booklet for View From Saturday.

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October 27, 2011

Language Arts/Walters - Preposition quiz; IMC - bring library books for our library day.We have been reading and studying "The Cremation of Sam McGee" with a setting in the Yukon Territory.

Math/Holman - Study Links 3.2

Language/Carter - use grammar page 25 for study guide; possessive nouns quiz Friday. Do #8-10, 14, 15.

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October 26, 2011

Language Arts/Walters - Finish journal writing on promises. Introduction to poetry in class. Quiz on prepositions Friday.

Math/Holman - test/math box quiz today

Social Studies/Mullis - finish crosswords on U.S. and Canada

Carter/Language Arts- Practice workbook #28, 1-7, 11- 13  ; possessives quiz on Friday

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October 25, 2011 Enjoy the great weather!!

Language Arts/Walters - wow wds due Wed.; Making Magic wkst on prepositions (All work begun in class is due the following day if not completed in class.)

Math/Holman - study links 3-1; quiz on math boxes 2-5 to 2-10 Wed.

Social Studies/Mullis - crossword on U.S. and Canada begun in class

Science/Mullis - science terms crossword is homework if not finished in class.

Carter/Language Arts - Grammar pg 26, 1-8; Read 1800's page 203-208

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Welcome back from Fall Break!

FREE wrestling clinic at the high school Tues., Wed., Thurs. from 6:30-7:15 pm - get their early to register :-)

October 24, 2011 - IRT permission slips and $ are still out for some students; at least send in permission slips, please.  Jot down a note if a scholarship is needed at this time.

Language Arts/Walters - Finish preposition wksht/both sides; WOW words Astr/Stell due WED. (know part of speech/ definition and use in a 10+ word sentence that shows understanding in Language Ntebk. Finish reading chapter 11 in novel if not read.

Math/Holman - Study Links 3-1

Social Studies/Mullis - have been studying the government of Canada.

Science/Mullis - States of Matter key terms - worked on in class.

Language Arts/Mrs. Carter - Grammar page 27;1-5

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October 18th, 2011          On-level celebrations tomorrow p.m.  Thanks to all who contributed items!!!    Today - ice cream party for "clean slate club"!  Ask your child about it!

Language Arts/Walters - All Summary books due WED. Extra Credit poem on page for chapter 11.  Block #1 finish reading chapter 11.

Math/Holman - math test Wed. for block #1

Social Studies/Mullis - optional - research Canada's form of government

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October 17, 2011 Remember Fall Break is coming - some still need to send in permission slips for IRT fieldtrip for "A Christmas Carol".

Language Arts/Walters - Block one, no homework; read chapter 10 in class; will finish 11 in class Tuesday. Block #2 - read chapter 11; and Block #3 read chapter 11; proof read summary books due WED.

Math/Holman - test on Tuesday; STUDY

Social Studies/ Mullis -

Science/Mullis - "I Have; Who Has?" game as introduction to matter and mass

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October 5, 2011 Remember to call homework hotline if schoolnotes did not save or something is missing.  Thanks

IRT permission slips and $ due asap. Thanks

Language Arts/Walters - Thurs. quiz over chapters 4-6 of novel.  SUMMARY Bks. due THURS.

Friday SWIP due on Province capitals and spelling TEST.

Math/study links 2.7

Science/Virtual lab - knock down pin town.

LA/Carter - vocabulary due; independent and dependent clause quiz due.

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October 4, 2011, IRT $ and permission slip reminder!

Language Arts/Walters - QUIZ over Incredible Journey chapters 4-6, Thursday.

WED. make-up test for Provinces.

SWIP due Friday before spelling test on capitals of provinces.

KEEP SUMMARY NOTEBOOK UP TO DATE FOR READING.

Math/ Study links 2.4

Science/ confine kinetic energy; essential questions

LA/Carter - Bring newspaper article, Grammar page 11, 1-5 ONLY

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October 3, 2011 Please get in the IRT $ asap :-)

Language Arts/Walters - Retake of Province Spelling test Wed. for those who wish to improve grade.

Spelling TEST Friday on Canadian Province Capials; SWIP due FRI too.

Preposition Song must be given before RECESS is reinstated.  Ask your child about this.

Math/Study links 2-3

Science/Kinetic energy study; essential questions

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September 29, 2011 Please try to get in your $7 and permission slips for the fieldtrip.

                                  Birthday luncheon tomorrow for those with September birthdays!

Language Arts/Walters - PROVINCES of Canada spelling AND LOCATIONS TEST. Summary Books title page & summaries and pictures for chapters 1-4.

Math/Holman- Math Box Quiz - 1-8; 1-13.

Social Studies/Mullis - Finish Climate Map activity and finish visual glossary.

Language/Mrs. Carter - Practice 24 & 25; complete 24.  Study for spelling quiz tomorrow.

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September 28, 2011

Language Arts/Walters - SWIP due Thurs., TEST friday on Provinces of Canada.  Summary book 1-4 for blocks 2 & 3; title page and 1&2nd chapters for block #1.

Math/Holman - Study links 2.2

Social Studies/Mullis -

Science/ Mullis - Climate map and questions; no homework if quiet in class :-)

Mrs. Carter/Language Arts - Spelling sentences on worksheet; read page 70-73 Viva New Jersey.

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September 27, 2011

See you at the pole - tomorrow 7:15 a.m. - in case of rain, we will meet inside.

Language Arts/Walters - WOW words due Wednesday. We will continue reading Incredible Journey and do summary book in class.  Study spelling words - provinces of Canada - SWIP due Thursday.

Math/Holman - No homework

Social Studies/Mullis -

Science/Mullis/Mullis - Visual glossary of forms of potential energy.

Mrs. Carter/Language 2nd block -  Grammar page 19; 1-4; noun quiz tomorrow. 

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September 26, 2011  Be sure to check homework hotline if assignments were not reported.

IRT permission slips and $ are due by the 7th of October. Thanks for those who have been able to send in early.

See you at the pole is a global meeting of students who would like to pray for their country, school, and teachers. 7:15 a.m. Wednesday.

This is the LAST week for preposition song to be given for a grade.  Students who are not ready will be in for recess until it is learned.

Language Arts/Walters - Provinces of Canada SWIP due Thursday; TEST FRIDAY

We will work today and all week on our summary book of Incredible Journey.

Math/Holman - Learning Links 2-1

Social Studies/Mullis - none today

Science/Mullis - Marble activity; the high the altitude the more potential energy is created!

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September 21, 2011  Open gym tomorrow morning at 7:15 in gym B sponsored by FCA.

The homework hotline is up and going each day due to student reporting.  Please check daily for announcements and homework.

Thanks so much to those of you who have been able to send in the $ and permission slips for our November 23rd field trip to IRT. This needs to be in by Oct.7th.

Language Arts/Walters - Students need to continue learning the prepositon song for Friday.  They are reading The Incredible Journey. The setting of the novel is Canada. In class work includes answering essay questions, figurative language identification, and advanced vocabulary. Ask your child about the story that was made into a movie!

A spelling assessment over the provinces, territories, and their capitals is on our agenda for two next weeks.

Today we had an author and musician from Seymour, IN, who encouraged students to find their passion for life by reading and writing. Ask your child about the 45 minute program which encouraged reading for filling our minds with information for use in life careers. 

See agendas and homework hotline for other assigned work in math and/or Science and Social Studies.

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September 14, 2011

Our first fieldtrip is November 23rd when we will be traveling to the IRT in Indianapolis.  Permission slips and explanations were sent home today.  $7 is due by October 7th.  Please send this in at your earliest convenience.  Thank you.

Language Arts/Walters - Wow words and SWIP assignments are due Thurs. along with spelling page 3/4.  Spelling TEST Friday. CONTINUE LEARNING THE PREPOSITION SONG FOR GRAMMAR'S SAKE :-)

MATH/ HOLMAN -  NO ASSIGNMENT TODAY.

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES - MR MULLIS WAS OUT TODAY.  PLEASE CHECK AGENDAS.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

LANGUAGE ARTS/WALTERS - PREPOSITION SONG, SWIP DUE THURS. WOW WORDS DUE THURS.  WE WILL BE WORKING ON THESE IN CLASS.

MATH/HOLMAN - 1-9

SOCIAL STUDIES/MULLIS - NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA GEOGRAPHIC STUDY.

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September 12, 2011

Remember to check homework hotline if Schoolnotes is not up yet.  We have a student who normally records the assigned work before 11:00 a.m.

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE 212 COOK OUT! Mr. Mullis's famous hot dogs and all the great side dishes from the various families made a great feast! We loved chatting with you and getting to know our families better.

Language Arts/Walters - Spelling worksheet page 1 & 2; Spelling TEST Friday. Begin NOW to learn the rules and spellings.

Preposition song-learn and memorize - due before Sept. 19th. Many have learned various versions; I will accept any version.  This is MOST important in the 6th grade language curriculum.  Student need to know and identify prepositions.

Math/Holman- Study links 1-7 omit #7

Science/Mullis - Scientific method quiz on Friday.

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September 10. 2011 -  This is the first schoolnotes has been back in its original format. Please refer to homework hotline in the event schoolnotes does not have current information. This unfortunately is out of our control.

Tomorrow is Patriot Day; wear your red, white, and blue.

Saturday is our cookout! :-)

Language Arts/Walters - literature posters due Friday for Blocks 1 & 3; Block #2 will have time in class to complete; must be able to finish in about 10 minutes of Bell Work Time. Tomorrow is IMC library day.  Students should be reading about 20 min per evening on something enjoyable.  Band and choir members - this is especially important.

Math/Holman - Study links 1-6

Social Studies/Mullis -

Science/Mullis - Paper towel lab today; ask your child all about it!

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For some reason schoolnotes would not bring up our normal page either yesterday or today. Please bear with us :-). 

Today: Math/Holman - Study Links 1.4

Social Studies/Mullis - Fields of Soc. Stud. CBIS government

Language Arts/Walters - Page 6 in Grammar workbook; pages 1-4 should be almost done/ most students have completed this review work. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.

Language Arts NWEA testing will be Friday.

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August 31, 2011

Language/Reading/Walters - Finish reading Old Yeller; Practice workbook page 2 (to reference vocabulary) and page 4 (using the vocabulary words, and writing a short journal entry about hiking in the woods and seeing a BEAR!)

Math/Holman - Study Links 1-5

Social Studies/Mullis - Worked on poster board showing geography, economics, government, history, and culture