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BE A PARENT THAT IS IN THE KNOW.....ABOUT EOG PREPS FOR LA AND MATH.......We are planning a meeting to give you the scoop.....

 

Parents Mark Your Calendars!!  Parent Meeting coming soon: Friday, February 12, 2010 ( Night of the WLMS Dance) 

Topics:  Preview of second semester skills to master and EOG test preparation ideas in LA and Math.

 

Where:  West Lake Middle, the second pod pod, Math classroom and Language Arts classroom

 

Time:  First session 6:00-6:20 LA and Math,  Second session 6:20-6:40  LA and Math .  Two twenty minute sessions are being planned to share ideas with  parents about how they can help their children with skills in LA and Math.  Ms. Tierney and Mr. Stafford will be leading these information sessions. 

 

Who attends:  One parent and student-optional

 Green Sheets were sent home Friday 1/29 so parents could RSVP to reserve a seat to attend and become aware of how you can help raise your child's test scores in May!!!   Return to this sheet to Mrs. Austin a.s.a.p.   Scroll Down to find the attachment --EOG Prep Class  which was sent home Friday Jan 29 for parent to sign and return to Mrs. Austin!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Social Studies- Tuesday, Feb. 9:  Homework Prepare for upcoming test on WWII and Cold War-Thursday.  Define:  Berlin Wall, Nazi, Concentration Camp, Pearl Harbor, NATO, Warsaw Pact, Holocaust, D-Day, United Nations, Cold War.

 

 

Science-Tuesday, Feb 9-

Homework-

  1. complete questions 12-16 on your worksheet called "Ch 18:Sound". 
  2. Finish the Discovery Education Activities we did in class        today.  Discovery Education Notes are attached below.
  3. Get your Science Progress Report signed and returned by tomorrow! 

 

Math - Tuesday, 2/9:

 

Due Today: Green Transformations Packet pages 1 & 2

 

Classwork: Begin Reflections on the Coordinate Plane

 

Extra help for Reflections: http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GT1/reflect.htm

Ask you parents before visiting any and all websites.

 

Homework: Workbook Practice Lesson 12-4 page 101, all

                (Please note that the scale used for the coordinate

                planes in the workbook is 2.)

 

                Transformations Vocab Defined due tomorrow

                Translations Quiz tomorrow!

 

Language Arts:  Monday, 2/8

1st and 2nd periods- Your completed rough drafts are due tomorrow!  Be sure your sentence graphs are done, and you have made the necessary corrections to your rough draft using your sentence graphs.

 

4th and 5th periods-Your completed rough drafts are due tomorrow.  We will graph our sentences in class tomorrow.

 

*2nd and 4th periods-Your Question of the Week for Journal #3 is:  Tell me about a decision a main character in your novel made.  Do you agree or disagree with this decision?  Explain.  THIS IS DUE ON MONDAY, 2/15!

 

*1st and 5th periods-Your wiki posting for Question 3 is due on Friday, 2/12.  Mrs. Fountain will lock the folder Friday morning!

 

Science-Monday, Feb 8-Homework-finish bar graph called "Speed of Sound through Various Mediums".  Graph in ascending order.  Bring headphones to class tomorrow. Get your interim signed by Wednesday!  Grade Reports were handed out today.

 

Math - Monday, 2/08:

 

Due today: Workbook Lesson 12-3

 

Classwork: Review of Translations

 

Homework: Complete page 1 & 2 of the "Green Packet"

                Interims are due (signed & returned) due 2/10

                Review Transformations Vocabulary for 20 minutes

 

Note: Translations Quiz - 2/10

         Transformations Vocabulary defined - 2/10

         Transformations Vocabulary Quiz - 2/12

         Reflections Quiz - 2/15

 

Interims: Missing work on math interims is currently

              calculated as exempt.  This may artificially

              inflate some students' grades.  Please be

              aware that at the end of the QTR missing

              work will become ZEROS.

       

 

Science-Saturday, Feb 6-  Today I collected all homework assignments from Chapter 18 Sound.  Students worked on a worksheet called Chap 18:  Sound.   Homework-Finish questions 1-10 on worksheet Chapter 18 Sound.  Worksheet is attached below under downloads.  PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS ON MONDAY.

 

Science-Friday, Feb 5-Homework:  read pages 668-671.  Write down 8 things learned.  Video Notes and Notes from Discovery Education are attached under Downloads.

 

Science-Thursday, Feb 4-Homework:  Read pages 662-664.  Write down 8 things you learned.

 

BE A PARENT THAT IS IN THE KNOW.....ABOUT EOG PREPS FOR LA AND MATH.......We are planning a meeting to give you the scoop.....

 

Parents Mark Your Calendars!!  Parent Meeting coming soon: Friday, February 12, 2010 ( Night of the WLMS Dance) 

Topics:  Preview of second semester skills to master and EOG test preparation ideas in LA and Math.

 

Where:  West Lake Middle, the second pod pod, Math classroom and Language Arts classroom

 

Time:  First session 6:00-6:20 LA and Math,  Second session 6:20-6:40  LA and Math .  Two twenty minute sessions are being planned to share ideas with  parents about how they can help their children with skills in LA and Math.  Ms. Tierney and Mr. Stafford will be leading these information sessions. 

 

Who attends:  One parent and student-optional

 Green Sheets were sent home Friday 1/29 so parents could RSVP to reserve a seat to attend and become aware of how you can help raise your child's test scores in May!!!   Return to this sheet to Mrs. Austin a.s.a.p.   Scroll Down to find the attachment --EOG Prep Class  which was sent home Friday Jan 29 for parent to sign and return to Mrs. Austin!!!

 

Math - Friday, 2/5

 

Due Today: Workbook 6-6, Coordinate Plane Project

 

Classwork: Begin Translations Textbook Lesson 12-3

                (This is a very important unit!)

         

Homework: Workbook Lesson 12-3

                (Be careful the coordinate plane in the

                workbook uses a scale of 2, regraph the

                points on a seperate sheet of paper if

                needed.)

 

                Review Chapter 10 and 12-3 for at least 

                20 minutes!

 

 

Note: Transformation Vocab Quiz - 2/19

 

 

 

Social Studies-Thursday, 2/4:  Students read and discussed the end of WWII and the beginning of the Cold War .  Please answer Questions 1-4 page 191 Blue text for home work.  Holocaust poems are due now!!!  Historical Fiction Projects were due last week--turn this in!!!  Return green reservation sheet for Dolphin parent EOG Info night scheduled 2/12 to Mrs. Austin  sheet attached to school notes( scroll down).

 

 

Math - Thursday, 2/4:

 

Due today: Coordinate Plane Project

                (May be turned in on 2/5 with no late deductions)

                Assessment Reflections signed by a parent.

 

Classwork:  Angles review

 

Homework: Workbook Lesson 6-6 "Ordered Pairs"

                 Define Transformations Vocabulary, due: 2/10

 

Transformations Vocab:

 

x-axis, y-axis, x-coordinate, y-coordinate, coordinate, coordinate plane, translation, ordered pair, reflection, rotation, origin, parallel, perpendicular, and quadrant

 

Language Arts:  Monday, 2/4

WELCOME BACK after our mini-break!

 

1st, 2nd, and 5th periods- Tonight's homework is to write out your three body paragraphs for your evaluative essay over your historical fiction novel.  See the attached sample paragraph to use as a guide, titled "Evaluative Essay Body Paragraph."

 

4th period- Complete the three criteria sections of your evaluative essay plan

 

*Any students who have misplaced the rubric/plan for your essay...I have attached it as, "Evaluative Essay Rubric and Plan" 

 Math - Friday, 1/29:

Classwork:  Angle Vocab Quiz

Homework:  (all classes)

                   Complete Coordinate Plan Project

                    Remember: 50% for at least 50 ordered pairs

                                      30% for neatness and accuracy

                                      20% for color/design/creativity

                    Coordinate Plane Project Example is way down below!

 

                    (2nd, 4th, & 5th periods)

                    Review Area & Perimeter Test Reflections w/ parents,

                    have a signed copy returned as soon as possible.

Homework: (5th Period Only) Review for Coordinate Plan Quiz 2/1

Social Studies Friday:  Students turned in their Holocaust poems today.  Information sheets on the Dolphin EOG Prep meeting for parents were sent home today to be completed by parents and turned back in to Mrs. Austin on the first day that we are back to school.  Parents need to sign and complete to reserve a seat for the EOG information meetings being planned form 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Feb. 12.  Students that were absent can print off this sheet which is attached to school notes under EOG Prep Class ...scroll down to download this sheet.  Plan to come Feb 12 evening and learn how Dolphin parents can help to raise test scores this spring!!

 

SCIENCE-Friday, Jan 29-Homework-finish the first four Discovery Education Explorations (Speed of Sound, Catch A Wave, Makin' Waves, Energy Transfer).  You need to write down 3 things learned from each activity.  Access Discovery Education at the bottom of this page.  Read pages 650-655.  Record 8 things learned.

Language Arts:  Thursday, 1/28

1st/5th periods-Make sure your weekly posting on the wiki is DONE, along with two comments on other classmates' postings.  The website is http://wikiwiththedolphins.pbworks.com.  Also, reading logs are due on Monday.

 

2nd period-Reading Log and Journal Entry #2 are both due Monday

 

4th period-Vocab Quiz tomorrow!  Study those words and finish your flipbooks!

 

Science:  Thursday, Jan 28- Today in class we were in the computer lab completing a Blue Diamond Assessment on Soil and learning about Sound through Discovery Education Exploration Activities.  The link to the Discovery Education Sound Activities is under "Links" at the bottom of this webpage.  Homework- read pages 648-649.  Write down 8 facts learned from pages 644-649.  Finish the four Discovery Education Exploration Activities on Sound.  

 

Parents Mark Your Calendars!!  Parent Meeting coming soon: Friday, February 12, 2010 ( Night of the WLMS Dance) 

Topics:  Preview of second semester skills to master and EOG test preparation ideas in LA and Math.

 

Where:  West Lake Middle, the second pod pod, Math classroom and Language Arts classroom

 

Time:  First session 6:00-6:20 LA and Math,  Second session 6:20-6:40  LA and Math .  Two twenty minute sessions are being planned to share ideas with  parents about how they can help their children with skills in LA and Math.  Ms. Tierney and Mr. Stafford will be leading these information sessions. 

 

Who attends:  One parent and student-optional

Look for a sheet to be sent home next week and RSVP to reserve a seat to become aware of how you can help raise your child's test scores in May!!!

 

 

Social Studies Thursday 1/28 :  Students read and interpreted poetry written by children during the Holocaust.  Students are to go onto Blackboard, click on project and read the poetry project.  Students should read the poems provided write their own poem to turn in tomorrow on what they learned about the Holocaust.

 

Math - Thrusday, 1/28

 

Classwork:  Review Coordinate Plane

                  Continue to work on Coordinate Plane Project due 2/1 

 

Homework:  Review for Friday's Angle Vocab Quiz

                   Complete and return (parent signed) Lines Quiz 

                      Reflection

                   Continue to work on Coordinate Plane Project due 2/1

                   Review Area, Perimeter, and Circumferece for at least

                      20 minutes

 Math - Wednesday, 1/27

Due Today: Workbook 9-3

Classwork:  (2nd, 4th & 5th Periods) Begin Coordinate Plane Project.

Classwork:  (1st Period) Read and Take Notes on Textbook Lesson 9-3

                                          Complete Area & Perimeter/Circumference Test

Homework: (2nd, 4th, & 5th Periods)

                Continue to work on Coordinate Plane Project due 2/1

                Review for Friday's Angle Vocab Quiz

Homework: (First Period)

                Workbook 9-3, all

                Review for Friday's Angle Vocab Quiz

Note:  Coordinate Plane Project (minor project 35% grade) due 2/1

           Focus:  Using Ordered Pairs to graph on the coordinate plane.

           Rubric: 50% for Accuracy of graphing, 30% for Neatness, 20% for Color / Originality

           Link to premade points:  http://share4.esd105.wednet.edu/csaari/PointsPage.htm

           (Ask your parents first prior to visiting any and all web pages.)

           Alternate Project:  Instead of using premade points students can create their own drawing using at least 50 ordered pairs.  Directions (orderd pair list) on how to complete their own drawing must  also be submitted.

Social Studies Wednesday:  Students had an open note test from our Black Board activity today and also turned in their guided question notes today.  No homework tonight if you are caught up with your work and not behind.  Some students need to work on completing missing work and getting caught up!!I passed out papers today and students are aware if they are missing work in SS.

       

Science:  Wednesday, Jan 27- students took Soil Test today.  Homework- finish writing your conlusion to the Soil Percolation Lab.  Must use template attached below to write conclusion.  Conclusion due tomorrow.  Read pages 645-647 in book.  Complete questions 1-3 on page 147.  Bring headphones to science class tomorrow.

Science-Tuesday, Jan 26- Today we finished the Soil Percolation Lab and started writing our conclusion to the lab.  Students must follow the template attached below when writing this conclusion.  Homework- study for Soil Test.  Test is tomorrow.  Your conclusion to the Soil Percolation Lab is due Thursday.  Try to type your conclusion.

Math - Tuesday, 1/26

Due Today: Workbook 7-1 & 7-3

Classwork:  Review Lines

                Begin Coordinate Plane, Textbook Lesson 9-3

Homework: (2nd, 4th, & 5th Periods)

                Complete Workbook 9-3

                Review for Friday's Angle Vocab Quiz

Homework: (First Period)

                Review for Friday's Angle Vocab Quiz

Note:  Definitions not in textbook-

          Reflex Angle - An angle that measures between 180 degrees % 360 degrees.

          180 degrees - The degrees in a triangle.

          360 degrees - The degrees in a quadrilateral.

Social Studies Tuesday 1/26: Finish up work on Black Board  You will have a  Test tomorrow based on the guided questions from the Holocaust Black Board activities and videos on the Holocaust.  Bring your notes to class tomorrow to use as you take your test and turn in tomorrow!!!

How to access the Black Board videos from home:
CUT and PASTE :http://students.discoveryeducation.com/genericStudentIndex.cfm (DO NOT CLICK ON THIS) -  HIGHLIGHT, COPY,  AND PASTE IT  into the URL address box at the top of the screen  Once your are on that page type in the following code on the screen that appears T6D43-2DDE and put in your first name, a space, and your last name...  The videos will be underlined in blue at the bottom of the page.

 

 

Social Studies Monday 1/25:  Continue to work on your notes using the Blackboard activities on the Holocaust.  Students with computers can view online videos about various Holocaust topics--continue to take notes using the guided questions sheet.  Historical fiction projects are due today.

Math - Monday, 1/25:

Due Today:  Student Reflection from Area & Perimeter Quiz

Class Work:  Area & Perimeter/Circumference Test

Homework: Read Textbook Lessons 7-1 & 7-3

                Complete Workbook Practice 7-1 & 7-3

                (This is a maintain unit form 4th and 5th grade.)

Note: Unit 11 "Angles" Voabulary Quiz 1/27

Angle Vocabulary:

Vertical Angles, 180 degrees, Protractor, Right Angle, Obtuse Angle, Acute Angle, Straight Angle(straight line), Reflex Angle, Congruent Angles, Congruent, Adjacent Angles, Supplementary Angles, Bisect, Complementary Angles, Angle, Degree, 360 degrees

 

SCIENCE-Monday, Jan 25- Today we did a lab testing 6 different soils on how they percolate water.  We are looking to see if there is a correlation between particle size in the soil and amount percolated by the soil.  See Data Table attached below.  Tomorrow we will finish the lab and start writing the conclusion.  A template for writing the conclusion is attached below.  Homework- read pages 435-437 on the Nitrogen Cycle.  Write down 8 things you learned from the reading.  Study for Soil Test.  The test will be this Wednesday.

Language Arts:  Monday, 1/25

FINISH Miep Gies editorial graphic organizer.  You should have started this in class.  I've attached the format in case you need it. 

1st and 5th periods-your wiki posting #2 and two comments are due on FRIDAY.  Make sure you take a look at the rubric online to ensure you receive all 100 points.

Math - Friday, 1/22:

Today: Unit 11 "lines" Vocabulary Quiz

Homework:  Return of signed "Open Notes Area & Perimeter Quiz" Reflection due Monday.

                   Be sure to review the missed concepts you noted on the reflection form.

                   Complete Textbook p518, 1-12 due Monday

Note: Monday we will begin the Area and Perimeter Test.  This test includes circles and is open notes and calculator active.

 

Science-Friday, Jan 22-  Today we finished going over all answers to the study guide for the Soil Test.  We also started a Soil Percolation Lab where we are testing 6 different soils to see how well they percolate water.  Homework-study for your test.  Use your practice test and your study guide! 

SOCIAL STUDIES : FRIDAY 1/22:  Students worked on Blackboard website on our unit: Do Not Stand Silent.  We are studying the Holocaust now and students that were in school friday 1/22 should be able to access Blackboard from home and continue to explore our Holocaust topics.  Students should finish part 1 and 2 on our Guided Questions worksheet.  Historical Fiction Projects were due today however  students may turn this project in Monday without deduction on the grade.  ALL PROJECTS NEED TO BE IN TO ME BY MONDAY 1/25!! 

 Language Arts:  Thursday, 1/21

Finish your week 2 vocabulary definitions.   They will be checked tomorrow!  Also, reading log #2 is due on Monday.

Science-Thurs, Jan 21- today we finished testing the pH of 4 different soils and read about pollution and acid rain.  Homework-Finish writing your conclusion to the Soil pH Lab.  Make sure entire pH Lab sheet is filled out.  Make sure in your conclusion you explain what you learned from the lab and how it can be applied to "real life".  Read pages 524-526 in book.  Write down 8 things you learned.  Science Test on Soil concepts will be next week.  It is taking longer than expected to do the labs!   
 
Math - Thursday, 1/21
 
Due Today:  Circles Worksheet
 
Classwork:  SuccessMaker Computer Lab
 
Homework:  Study "Line" Vocabulary for Friday's Quiz
                
                 Continue to review: Area, perimeter (circumference), polygons, and  circles for at least 20 minutes.
 
 
Social StudiesThursday 1/21:Work on Historical Fiction Project due Friday 1/22/10.  Scroll down for Propoganda Slide show and Bias links!