Monday, February 8, 2010

General Announcements:

• A huge thank you to everyone—students, families and friends—who helped to make Friday's Coffeehouse such a resounding success.
• Tuesday, Feb. 9: If you are performing your Coffeehouse act tomorrow at Overlook (see LA for full listing of acts performing tomorrow), make sure to bring to school what is needed to perform.
• Eighth Grade project documents available here, including Phase 2 calendar (updated 1/22/10).
• You must have an independent reading book every day. If you are getting close to the end of one, have the next one at school and ready to go.

Math:

• 7th & 8th Grade: Test Tue., 2/9 : Math's Mate Term Test will be tomorrow, not Wednesday as previously advertised. The format of test is identical to a regular weekly Math's Mate sheet, so your previously completed MM work will be useful for preparation.

Social Studies:

• Due Tue., 2/9: Read pp. 132-137 and 140-141 in packet copied from Greek & Roman Civilization. Highlight/underline important information.

Science:

• Due Tue., 2/9: Problems 1-6 (both sides) of problem set handed out today. (Note: Jeff Gordon=NASCAR)

Language Arts:

• Due Tues., 2/9: If you are one of the following groups performing your act tomorrow at Overlook, make sure to bring to school what is needed to perform:
  • PBJ skit (Josh F. Liam & Liam)
  • Pronoun song (Dana, Isabelle, Maible, Maya, Norma)
  • "House at Pooh Corner" (Kia, Dylan & John)
  • Improv Theater Games (Sophie)
  • Yoga skit (Bailey, Kaleigh, Mariah, Olivia F.)
  • "John Lee Supertaster" (Maible, Norma, Maya, Isabelle, Grace)

Spanish:

• 7th Grade: Summarize (in English) Ch. 3 of Piratas

• 8th Grade: 6 questions about Ch. 2+3

Moment of Zen: Maine-based artist Matt W. Moore showed up for his current exhibition at Paris's Since gallery with nothing, not even supplies. His show, "Crystals & Lasers" was created on the spot using a style Moore describes as "Vectorfunk" or "GeoFunk" including the mural pictured above, which was completed, with permission, on the side of an elementary school across the street from the gallery. "Geometry is a universal language, and bangin' color is crucial during the cold grey winters here," says Moore about the piece and larger series. His blog (linked through the picture above) also has a number of pictures from around Paris taken with his unique eye (including lots of awesome Paris graffiti!).