Friday, September 11, 2009

Homework September 11, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.
Due Everyday in L.A.:
  • Bring Independent Reading Book
  • Read for 20 Minutes
Assigned Today:
  • Read for 20 minutes in Independent Book. Bring book to class. 
  • Due Monday, September 14: Prepare to present your Summer Reading C Project, using your best public speaking skills. Time Limit: 3 minutes to speak, 1 minute for questions. Follow directions on the Public Speaking Practice Form. (Pretend you are holding or showing your project to the class while speaking.) If possible, bring in a copy of the book.
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
  • Due Tuesday, September 15: Bring completed "Annual Goals" form, signed.
Math Assigned Today:
7th Grade:   None
8th Grade:   None
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade:  None
8th Grade:  None
Social Studies Assigned Today:  None Previously Assigned/Still Due:  None Science Assigned Today:  
  • Monday, September 14: Answer questions on worksheet about the film Encounters at the End of the World
  • Monday, September 14: QUIZ, on Key Terms from Weeks 1 and 2
Previously Assigned/Still Due:  
  • Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris.
Spanish Assigned Today: 
7th Grade:  "Mini Cuento 2":  Flash Cards for Vocabulary
8th Grade: Complete worksheet (2 sides) in Spanish, describing and comparing 3 characters.
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade: Complete drawings of key vocabulary words.
8th Grade: Finish reading "Capitulo 1" en Piratas del Caribe y el Mapa Secreto."
Physical Education
Previously Assigned/Still Due:

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Homework September 10, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.
Due Everyday in L.A.:
  • Bring Independent Reading Book
  • Read for 20 Minutes
Assigned Today:
  • Read for 20 minutes in Independent Book. Bring book to class. Be ready to write a response to the reading.
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
  • Bring completed  purple "Community Compact" form, signed by both student and parent (Friday, September 11)
  • Bring completed "Annual Goals" form, signed (Tuesday, September 15)
Math Assigned Today:
7th Grade:   Complete portfolio cover art and spine. Bring to class, along with Independent Book.
8th Grade:   Complete portfolio cover art and spine. Bring to class, along with Independent Book.
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade:  None
8th Grade:  None
Social Studies Assigned Today:  None Previously Assigned/Still Due:  None Science Assigned Today:  
  • Complete quadrant.
  • Complete crossword puzzle of key words.
  • Prepare for quiz on key words.
Previously Assigned/Still Due:  
  • Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris.
Spanish Assigned Today: 
7th Grade: Complete drawings and flash cards for new vocabulary words. 
8th Grade None
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade: List 10 "paises hispanos."
8th Grade: Finish reading "Capitulo 1" en Piratas del Caribe y el Mapa Secreto."
Physical Education
Previously Assigned/Still Due:  Bring sneakers/running shoes, loose-fitting pants or shorts, water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing for the day, for Ultimate Frisbee class on Friday, September 11.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Homework September 9, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.
Due Everyday in L.A.:
  • Bring Independent Reading Book
  • Read for 20 Minutes
Assigned Today:
  • Bring Clipboard to Class
  • Bring Independent Reading Book, one that is NEW to you. It must be with you daily, at school and home.
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
  • Bring completed  purple "Community Compact" form, signed by both student and parent (Friday, September 11)
  • Bring completed "Annual Goals" form, signed (Tuesday, September 15)
Math Assigned Today:
7th Grade:   Bring black view binder and colored pencils
8th Grade:   Bring portfolio and colored pencils
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade: None
8th Grade:  None
Social Studies Assigned Today:  None Previously Assigned/Still Due:  None Science Assigned Today:  Complete measurements for practice quadrant. Go ahead and make a practice quadrant if you want to...  Previously Assigned/Still Due:  
  • Look AGAIN for 10" x 10" cardboard at home!  
  • Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris
Spanish Assigned Today: 
7th Grade: None   - see below   
8th Grade None- see below
Previously Assigned/Still Due: 
7th Grade: Due Tomorrow: List 10 "paises hispanos"
8th Grade: Due Tomorrow:  Finish reading "Capitulo 1" en Piratas del Caribe y el Mapa Secreto"
Physical Education
Previously Assigned/Still Due:  Bring sneakers/running shoes, loose-fitting pants or shorts, water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing for the day, for Ultimate Frisbee class on Friday, September 11.