Wednesday, May 2, 20121

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Friday, 5/4: Grandparents/Grandfriends day
• Friday, 5/4: HCCPS Music Festival, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Humanities:

• Bring iPods in tomorrow for Overlook!
• Due Wed., 5/2:Music essay due - five paragraphs/400-ish words.
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 7: Read your novel, bring questions to discuss.
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Due Thurs., 5/3: MCAS Review Packet on ratio/proportion/percent, checked questions only
Grade 8

• Due Thurs., 5/3: Complete 2 MCAS Open Response questions handed out today.
Algebra B

Science:

• Due Thurs., 5/3: Read p. 221-225; questions on p. 228, #1-5a

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Worcestershire: A place, not just a sauce

And they've been having heavy rains recently.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Friday, 5/4: Grandparents/Grandfriends day
• Friday, 5/4: HCCPS Music Festival, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Humanities:

• Bring iPods in tomorrow for Overlook!
• Due Wed., 5/2:Music essay due - five paragraphs/400-ish words.
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 7: Read your novel, bring questions to discuss.
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Due Wed., 5/2 handout (p. 117), #9-16, odd-numbered problems only.
Grade 8

• Due Wed., 5/2: Finish 2.4A (matching graphs with quadratic expressions).
Algebra B

Science:

• Nada

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Monday, April 30, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Friday, 5/4: Grandparents/Grandfriends day
• Friday, 5/4: HCCPS Music Festival, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Humanities:

• Bring iPods in tomorrow for Overlook!
• Due Wed., 5/2:Music essay due - five paragraphs/400-ish words.
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 7: Read your novel, bring questions to discuss.
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Due Tue., 5/1 p. 13-14, #1-6
  Challenge: #7
Grade 8

• Due Tues., 5/1: p. 32, #3-8
  Challenge: #1 and 2 on back of handout.
Algebra B
• Due Tues., 5/1: p. 607, #15-25 odd

Science:

• Nada

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Why Let Arizona Have All the Fun?

Arizona has been nixing books from classrooms left and right recently for being too politically motivated. Not to be outdone, the Canadian province of British Colombia is restricting teachers' use of Dr. Seuss quotes as too political. Teachers with Seuss quotes on a bumper sticker or shirt may be disciplined by the school district. Click on Yertle the Turtle to read more.

Friday, April 27, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Dance Fri., 4/27, 7:30-10 PM: Please bring snacks! We're dividing up the burden of snacks by name so that we get a variety:
  If your name begins with the letter:
  • A→E, please bring salty snacks like chips or pizza
  • F→M, please bring sweet snacks like cookies or brownies
  • N→Z, please bring drinks like juice, lemonade, iced tea or seltzer (no soda, please - everything ends up sticky!)
  If you are on cleanup, arrange to get picked up at 10:30. Everyone else should plan on leaving at 10 PM sharp.
• Friday, 5/4: Grandparents/Grandfriends day
• Friday, 5/4: HCCPS Music Festival, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Humanities:

• Bring iPods in for Friday!
• Due Fri., 4/27: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 7: Read your novel, bring questions to discuss.
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  All
• Due Mon., 4/30 MM 3.5, according to usual protocol.
Grade 8 - Algebra B

• Due Tues., 5/1: p. 607, #15-25 odd

Science:

• Nada

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Let's Rock

Woodworker Paul Kweton's innovative design incorporates a pet bed with a rocking chair, so you and your favorite furry pal can rock out together in style.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Dance Fri., 4/27, 7:30-10 PM: Please bring snacks! We're dividing up the burden of snacks by name so that we get a variety:
  If your name begins with the letter:
  • A→E, please bring salty snacks like chips or pizza
  • F→M, please bring sweet snacks like cookies or brownies
  • N→Z, please bring drinks like juice, lemonade, iced tea or seltzer (no soda, please - everything ends up sticky!)
  If you are on cleanup, arrange to get picked up at 10:30. Everyone else should plan on leaving at 10 PM sharp.

Humanities:

• Bring iPods in for Friday!
• Due Fri., 4/27: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
• Due Wed., 5/2: Gr. 7: Read your novel, bring questions to discuss.
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Test Fri., 4/27 on linear equations. Complete as much of review packet as you have time for to prepare.
Grade 8

• Due Thurs., 4/26:
  • CSL Group: Finish 1.1 and Follow-up, #4 on p. 14
  • Non-CSL Group: 1.3 A→C, follow up a→e

Science:

• Nada

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Do you want fries with that?

It's not obvious, but this skeletal mummy sculpture is made out of $200 worth of McDonald's burgers. The artist, who goes by BenEverywhere, ground up the burgers and mixed them with resin to form the sculpture. What would you call it? McMummy? McSkellington? Just plain gross?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Dance Fri., 4/27

Humanities:

• Due Wed., 4/25: Interview two people about music and dance.
• Due Fri., 4/27: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Due Thurs., 4/26: p. 169, #3, all parts
Grade 8

• Due Thurs., 4/26:
  • CSL Group: Finish 1.1 and Follow-up, #4 on p. 14
  • Non-CSL Group: 1.3 A→C, follow up a→e

Science:

• Due Thurs., 4/26: Individual research on your assigned sweetener. Answer the following 4 questions and report to us on Thursday. You need to cite a source for each question.
  1. Source of this sweetener (where found in nature or is it artificially produced in a lab or factory?)
  2. How is this sweetener processed (How does it get to the form we use it from its original source?)
  3. What are some of its important uses?
  4. Describe its qualities: (especially sweet, especially notritions (or not!), in liquid form, etc.)
  Sources to consult:
  • National Institute of Health
  • Mayo Clinic on Artificial Sweeteners
  • More on Sweetners
  • True Star Health on Natural Sweeteners

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

All Terrain Wheels

These little sled/ski attachments can be added to small wheels, especially those on a wheelchair (though they're modeled on a stroller as well), to make it more snow-ready.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Hip Hop PE Thursdays from now until the beginning of May. Wear or bring clothes you can dance in and sneakers.
• Dance Fri., 4/27

Humanities:

• Due Wed., 4/25: Interview two people about music and dance.
• Due Fri., 4/27: Gr. 8: 2500 words of 8th grade project research paper. Share with Beth & John
7th Grade Research Paper
• Print out final draft of biography and bibliography.
• Deadlines for 7th Grade Abolitionist Research Paper (updated 1/31)

Math:

• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
  Grade 7
• Due Wed., 4/25: p. 86, #14 and handout, p. 169, #1, all parts except (e) and #2, L2 only
Grade 8

• Due Wed., 4/25: Finish 1.1 and follow up and do #4 on p. 14
• Math's Mates Test TBA

Science:

• Due Thurs., 4/26: Individual research on your assigned sweetener. Answer the following 4 questions and report to us on Thursday. You need to cite a source for each question.
  1. Source of this sweetener (where found in nature or is it artificially produced in a lab or factory?)
  2. How is this sweetener processed (How does it get to the form we use it from its original source?)
  3. What are some of its important uses?
  4. Describe its qualities: (especially sweet, especially notritions (or not!), in liquid form, etc.)
  Sources to consult:
  • National Institute of Health
  • Mayo Clinic on Artificial Sweeteners
  • More on Sweetners
  • True Star Health on Natural Sweeteners

8th Grade Project:

• Due Wed., 3/28: Project Proposal
Complete list of project due dates (as of 1/25) here.

Moment of Zen

Gallery of Vintage Silkscreened National Park Posters