Thursday, March 11, 2010

General Announcements:

• No School Tomorrow, Friday, March 12: Conference Day Conference times still posted in front entryway. Prisms should attend conferences along with their parent(s).
• Progress Reports available for pickup in Main Office.
• 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 Grade:
  • Due Mon., 3/15: Complete 7.1 and 7.1 Follow-Up on p. 70 of CMP book. Use a table to record your data. Answer questions in complete sentenecs that restate the question. You will need a working compass and grid paper. Hint: Measurements given for pizzas are always diameter.
• 8th Grade:
  • Due Mon., 3/15: Read the int to Inv. 4 on p. 41-42 in CMP book. Complete 4.1 and 4.2 according to directions. As usual, answer questions in complete sentences with question restated in answer. Show how you got your answers, including computation used. You will need Labsheet 4.2 (handed out today).

Social Studies:

• None assigned.

Science:

• Due Mon., 3/15:
  • Make a cover for your "Physics of Motion" folder. Cover should be illustrated in color.
  • Write summary on sheet handed out today (does not need to be signed yet).

Language Arts:

• Due Mon., 3/15: Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Children of Willesden Lane. White a one-¶ journal entry on your main reaction to each chapter read—the content—not whether you liked or didn't like the chapter (total of 2 ¶). Be ready to share a portion of the entries

8th Grade Project:

• Next Thurs. and Fri., 3/18 and 3/19: ~30 min oral presentations/interviews about topic with your advisor as project check-in. You can use your outline/notecards as notes for your presentation.

Moment of Zen:

What Was That You Said About Old Dogs?

Like many contemporary dance DJs, British DJ Mamy Rock (aka Ruth Flowers) sprinkles sets of contemporary electrodance tunes with a little vintage flavor, layering in tunes from sources like ABBA and the Rolling Stones. Unlike most of her DJ peers, she was already an adult when those songs came out. Flowers first became interested in DJing when already in her 60s after a birthday party for her grandson. Now nearly 70, she has become quite in demand on the European club scene, with trademark rhinestone-studded headphones and big sunglasses. She says that although she initally puzzles many people, she's been largely very well supported by her younger peers, several of whom she credits with helping her build her skills. Oh brave new world, that has such people in it! Have a great 3-day weekend.