NOTHING assigned for any grade level!
6th grade: The plant kingdom worksheet is due Friday!
7th grade: Hurricane projects due 10-23-09
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Math 9/30
6th grade - working on rounding decimals. Homework = pg. 599, Lesson 3-2 Even & pg. 600, Lesson 3-3 Evens.
7th grade - working on adding Integers. Homework = pg. 570 Lesson 3-4 #1-30
8th grade - working on the Pythagorean Theorm. They have a packet for homework if not completed in class.
7th grade - working on adding Integers. Homework = pg. 570 Lesson 3-4 #1-30
8th grade - working on the Pythagorean Theorm. They have a packet for homework if not completed in class.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Science Update for 9-29-09
8th grade: nothing - working on projects/presentations at school
7th grade: nothing - hurricane project due 10-23!
6th grade: nothing - the plant kingdom worksheet due Friday
After school learning lab on Thursday will be in the computer lab for any students to use for research or working on projects!
7th grade: nothing - hurricane project due 10-23!
6th grade: nothing - the plant kingdom worksheet due Friday
After school learning lab on Thursday will be in the computer lab for any students to use for research or working on projects!
SGA Dance Update
The SGA is planning a middle school dance for October 23rd. More details will be coming. Just wanted to get an idea of how many parents would be willing to help out. Some of the things we will need help with are FOOD, chaperones, decorations, clean-up, and music (Mr. Murphy?) If you are available and would like to help, please send in a note or email me at vtaliaferro@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Ms. Taliaferro
Thanks,
Ms. Taliaferro
S.G.A. News
Congratulations to our 2009 - 2010 SGA Officers.
President - Ellie Cate Beavers
Vice - President - Emily Schuler
Secretary - Rebekah Parks
Treasurer - Cali Smolarsky
7th grade reps
Philip Murphy
Allie Bolt
6th grade reps
Chance Gilbert
Courtney Henry
President - Ellie Cate Beavers
Vice - President - Emily Schuler
Secretary - Rebekah Parks
Treasurer - Cali Smolarsky
7th grade reps
Philip Murphy
Allie Bolt
6th grade reps
Chance Gilbert
Courtney Henry
MATH UPDATE 9/29
6th grade has been learning about Decimals. Today we worked on comparing and ordering them. They have a worksheet to complete (if not completed in class.)
7th grade is learning about integers and the coordinate plane. Today they worked on adding integers with like and unlike signs. They were to complete pgs 20 and 21 in their Skills Booklet. It's homework if not completed in class.
8th graders are learning about square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. We worked on some problems in class and will be discussing it again tomorrow!
7th grade is learning about integers and the coordinate plane. Today they worked on adding integers with like and unlike signs. They were to complete pgs 20 and 21 in their Skills Booklet. It's homework if not completed in class.
8th graders are learning about square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. We worked on some problems in class and will be discussing it again tomorrow!
Tuesday Social Studies Update
Test Friday for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades.
7th Grade completed a three page reading about the life of Gandhi today. At the conclusion of the reading, the students completed 10 questions about the reading. A few did not finish and they were assigned that task for homework. The students who finished turned their assignments in for a grade.
8th Grade spent half of the class in the media center as they continued time for their research. They were given a paper to write last week and Friday is the deadline. After that was completed, we returned to the classroom where we took overheads on the battles of the Revolutionary War.
6th Grade classes finished reading pages 72 through 76 and did a simple Vinn Diagram of what they had read, searching for the main ideas and supporting details to complete the diagram.
7th Grade completed a three page reading about the life of Gandhi today. At the conclusion of the reading, the students completed 10 questions about the reading. A few did not finish and they were assigned that task for homework. The students who finished turned their assignments in for a grade.
8th Grade spent half of the class in the media center as they continued time for their research. They were given a paper to write last week and Friday is the deadline. After that was completed, we returned to the classroom where we took overheads on the battles of the Revolutionary War.
6th Grade classes finished reading pages 72 through 76 and did a simple Vinn Diagram of what they had read, searching for the main ideas and supporting details to complete the diagram.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts
Sixth and Seventh Grades are having tests Tuesday, so review.
Eighth Grade is continuing to read Shakespeare, and they will have an open-notes vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Eighth Grade is continuing to read Shakespeare, and they will have an open-notes vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies Monday Update
6th Grade- 9 terms found on page 76. They are due as vocabulary for tomorrow. 8th and 7th Grade did not have any homework.
Science Update for 9-28-09
8th grade: working on project at school
7th grade: chapter 17 test tomorrow
6th grade: chapter 12 test tomorrow
7th grade: chapter 17 test tomorrow
6th grade: chapter 12 test tomorrow
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mrs. Lane - September 25, 2009
Eighth Grade turned in book reports today and went to the library for a new book for the next report, due on Friday, October 23rd. New guidelines will be posted next week.
Sixth and seventh grades will both have reviews on Monday and tests on Tuesday. They should work on their book reports over the weekend. Sixth grade reports are due on Wednesday; seventh are due next Friday.
Have a nice weekend!
Sixth and seventh grades will both have reviews on Monday and tests on Tuesday. They should work on their book reports over the weekend. Sixth grade reports are due on Wednesday; seventh are due next Friday.
Have a nice weekend!
Science Update for 9-25-09
8th grade: working on projects in class --- nothing assigned
7th grade: 17-2 and 17-3 section worksheets -- hurricane project assigned, an outside of class assignment (due 10-23-09)
6th grade: nothing assigned
ALL students received progress reports today. If there is a "0" for an assignment, they may turn it in for a late grade. If the assignment is blank, it cannot be made up. They are to be signed and return on Monday!
7th grade: 17-2 and 17-3 section worksheets -- hurricane project assigned, an outside of class assignment (due 10-23-09)
6th grade: nothing assigned
ALL students received progress reports today. If there is a "0" for an assignment, they may turn it in for a late grade. If the assignment is blank, it cannot be made up. They are to be signed and return on Monday!
Social Studies Update
All classes received their progress reports.
6th Grade Homework- Page 66, #1,#4, #5
7th Grade - started discussion of Gandhi's importance to India.
8th Grade- now has a paper to complete by next Friday. The students were given the assignment today. I will have more information about this paper over the next few days. Have a great weekend!
6th Grade Homework- Page 66, #1,#4, #5
7th Grade - started discussion of Gandhi's importance to India.
8th Grade- now has a paper to complete by next Friday. The students were given the assignment today. I will have more information about this paper over the next few days. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Social Studies Update for Thursday
What a great day from all my classes! Thanks, students. 8th Grade wrote a short essay about what might have motivated members of individual groups to choose sides in the Revolutionary War. Some students did not finish in the allotted time, and they are to complete this assignment for homework. 6th Grade saw a film about the melting of polar ice caps and climate change. We talked about it and did a short summary. There was no homework. 7th Grade finished reading about ancient India, looked at three very short film clips about India and wrapped up the day with a discussion of English colonial rule on the subcontinent.
Science Update for 9-24-09
For Thursday:
8th grade: nothing assigned --- starting periodic table research projects Friday
7th grade: finish cloud story
6th grade: pg. 135-137 of Science Notebook workbook
Progress reports will be going home on Friday. If a student has a "0" then they may turn in the work for a late grade. However, they must see me about it.
Wednesdays assignments:
8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: reading assignment with questions
6th grade: photosynthesis packet --- don't forget, "The Plant Kingdom" internet packet is due Friday, October 2nd.
8th grade: nothing assigned --- starting periodic table research projects Friday
7th grade: finish cloud story
6th grade: pg. 135-137 of Science Notebook workbook
Progress reports will be going home on Friday. If a student has a "0" then they may turn in the work for a late grade. However, they must see me about it.
Wednesdays assignments:
8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: reading assignment with questions
6th grade: photosynthesis packet --- don't forget, "The Plant Kingdom" internet packet is due Friday, October 2nd.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts - September 24, 2009
Hello Everyone! I'm sorry that it has taken me this long to contribute to the blog, but here is my first post.
Sixth Grade is working toward finishing the second literature unit in their textbooks. They need to read "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" for Thursday. Their first book reports are due next Wednesday, September 30th.
Seventh Grade is working on the first unit of vocabulary and reading Part Two in "Brian's Song" in class. Their first book report is due next Friday, October 2nd.
Eighth Grade started reading "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in class today. Their book reports are due on Friday of this week.
The book report forms are on my website, linked to this page.
Sixth Grade is working toward finishing the second literature unit in their textbooks. They need to read "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" for Thursday. Their first book reports are due next Wednesday, September 30th.
Seventh Grade is working on the first unit of vocabulary and reading Part Two in "Brian's Song" in class. Their first book report is due next Friday, October 2nd.
Eighth Grade started reading "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in class today. Their book reports are due on Friday of this week.
The book report forms are on my website, linked to this page.
Social Studies Wednesday Update
7th Grade: We concluded some group readings about three of the great Indian Empires. Today we also took some notes on the coming of the great religions to India. 8th Grade- We have been studying the causes of the American Revolution. Since we are setting the stage for the events of the American Revolution, we took some notes on the important groups of the war and we did a worksheet on the reading we recently concluded. Those who did not finish the sheet were told to complete it for homework. 6th Grade- The Sixth Grade reviewed the material we have covered in the last few days concerning climate and human-environment interaction, finished reading and did a peer-to-peer exercise on El Nino to gain an understanding of that event. Here's the web site for the El Nino reading.
Social Studies Update for Tuesday
It was nice to meet so many parents last night. Remember that progress reports will be coming home on Friday. 7th Grade had a handout to read and respond to last night. 8th Grade has started the Revolutionary war and 6th Grade is discussing climate and climate regions.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Science Update for 9-22-09
8th grade: study -- chapter 12 test tomorrow
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather updates
6th grade: Science notebook workbook pages 132-134 (don't forget computer worksheet assignment due on 10-2-09)
Monday, September 21, 2009
8th grade: finish "Classification of Matter" worksheet
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather forcasts!
6th grade: nothing assigned BUT the computer assignment on the "Plant Kingdom" worksheet packet is to be completed on October 2.
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather updates
6th grade: Science notebook workbook pages 132-134 (don't forget computer worksheet assignment due on 10-2-09)
Monday, September 21, 2009
8th grade: finish "Classification of Matter" worksheet
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather forcasts!
6th grade: nothing assigned BUT the computer assignment on the "Plant Kingdom" worksheet packet is to be completed on October 2.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Science Update for 9-18-09
8th grade: 11-3 WS
7th grade: 17-1 WS - bring a towel on Monday
6th grade: finish open book test if needed--- if not, nothing assigned
7th grade: 17-1 WS - bring a towel on Monday
6th grade: finish open book test if needed--- if not, nothing assigned
Friday Social Studies Update
As mentioned earlier this week, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade have tests today. For each class, this is the second test of the grading term.
As promised to 7th Grade, here is the video about Nixon's trip to China. To my students, your interest in seeing the video outside of class really makes my day. Thanks!
As promised to 7th Grade, here is the video about Nixon's trip to China. To my students, your interest in seeing the video outside of class really makes my day. Thanks!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Science Update for 9-17-09
8th grade: finish drawings of atoms
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: ch. 11 test tomorrow
9-16-09 Assignments:
8th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 331 (1-6)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish coloring worksheet
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: ch. 11 test tomorrow
9-16-09 Assignments:
8th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 331 (1-6)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish coloring worksheet
Social Studies Thursday Update
Each class (6,7,8) has a test on Friday.
7th Grade- 29 Multiple Choice items plus one paragraph about President Nixon's 1972 trip to China.
8th Grade- 19 questions from the reading about agriculture in NC. This was given in class. Students will be allowed to use the handout on the test. There will also be 11 questions from pages 66 through 77 and the students will be responsible for writing a paragraph about two colonies of their choosing.
6th Grade- 30 item Multiple Choice test. All notes are "fair game."
7th Grade- 29 Multiple Choice items plus one paragraph about President Nixon's 1972 trip to China.
8th Grade- 19 questions from the reading about agriculture in NC. This was given in class. Students will be allowed to use the handout on the test. There will also be 11 questions from pages 66 through 77 and the students will be responsible for writing a paragraph about two colonies of their choosing.
6th Grade- 30 item Multiple Choice test. All notes are "fair game."
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Science Update for 9-15-09
8th grade: 11-1 WS and pg. 325 (1-4)
7th grade: study --- chapter 16 test tomorrow
6th grade: 11-3 WS
ALL parents and students are to be reminded of the Mexican dinner being provided by the Lady Highlanders Basketball team. Start serving at 4:30 in the school cafeteria.
7th grade: study --- chapter 16 test tomorrow
6th grade: 11-3 WS
ALL parents and students are to be reminded of the Mexican dinner being provided by the Lady Highlanders Basketball team. Start serving at 4:30 in the school cafeteria.
Social Studies Update for Tuesday
7th Grade should finish page 410 for homework. This will be due tomorrow.
8th Grade has been working on an ongoing project about the 13 colonies. Today we read about Agriculture in NC. Students were told that they could use their handout on Friday’s test, but it is their responsibility to keep the handout until that time.
6th Grade finally concluded their notes and wrote a short story in class about the water cycle.
All classes have a test on Friday.
8th Grade has been working on an ongoing project about the 13 colonies. Today we read about Agriculture in NC. Students were told that they could use their handout on Friday’s test, but it is their responsibility to keep the handout until that time.
6th Grade finally concluded their notes and wrote a short story in class about the water cycle.
All classes have a test on Friday.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Science Update for 9-14-09
8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: review --- reviewing in class tomorrow - test on Ch 16 on Wednesday
6th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 323 (1-4)
7th grade: review --- reviewing in class tomorrow - test on Ch 16 on Wednesday
6th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 323 (1-4)
Friday, September 11, 2009
13 Colonies Assignment for 8th Grade
Students who didnt finish this assignment on Friday must complete this for homework!
1. Connecticut
2. Delaware
3. Georgia
4. Maryland,
5. Massachusetts
6. New Hampshire
7. New Jersey
8. New York
9. North Carolina
10. South Carolina
11. Pennsylvania
12. Rhode Island
13. Virginia
You are responsible for finding the following information in the allotted time:
Why was the colony started? How did the colony get its name? Who were some of the groups of people who were important in daily colonial life? What were some of the important Native American Indian tribes in the colonies when the Europeans arrived? What were important economic components of the colonies? What year was the colony started?
Your answers must be in the form of a handwritten paragraph. You must be able to explain your answers to the class when we return to the room.
1. Connecticut
2. Delaware
3. Georgia
4. Maryland,
5. Massachusetts
6. New Hampshire
7. New Jersey
8. New York
9. North Carolina
10. South Carolina
11. Pennsylvania
12. Rhode Island
13. Virginia
You are responsible for finding the following information in the allotted time:
Why was the colony started? How did the colony get its name? Who were some of the groups of people who were important in daily colonial life? What were some of the important Native American Indian tribes in the colonies when the Europeans arrived? What were important economic components of the colonies? What year was the colony started?
Your answers must be in the form of a handwritten paragraph. You must be able to explain your answers to the class when we return to the room.
Science Update for 9-11-09
Sorry I have not listed homework for the last few days --- you will find it below
Friday (9-11-09)
8th grade: study - chapter 10 test on Monday
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet and pg. 459 (1-6)
6th grade: 11-1 worksheet and pg. 317 (1, 2, 5)
Thursday (9-10-09)
8th grade: finish physical/chemical worksheets
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet
6th grade: nothing
Wednesday (9-9-09)
8th grade: pg. 304 (1-4)
7th grade: finish lab safety handout --- need to bring sunscreen to class (if you have it and bring lots if you have lots!)
6th grade: nothing
Friday (9-11-09)
8th grade: study - chapter 10 test on Monday
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet and pg. 459 (1-6)
6th grade: 11-1 worksheet and pg. 317 (1, 2, 5)
Thursday (9-10-09)
8th grade: finish physical/chemical worksheets
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet
6th grade: nothing
Wednesday (9-9-09)
8th grade: pg. 304 (1-4)
7th grade: finish lab safety handout --- need to bring sunscreen to class (if you have it and bring lots if you have lots!)
6th grade: nothing
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday Social Studies Update
6th Grade- read and discussed passages about plate tectonics and saw the solar system on a computer model. There is no homework.
7th Grade- had an excellent discussion about Chinese History.
8th Grade- completed their first test.
7th Grade- had an excellent discussion about Chinese History.
8th Grade- completed their first test.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Social Studies: 8th Grade Study Sheet
***Name 6 tribes of North Carolina Native American Indians and compose a short paragraph about each of their cultures. You must name the tribe, tell their geographic location, and tell three relevant facts about them. 30 points
***Name the three regions of North Carolina and compose a paragraph describing each. You must identify the region, tell where they are located and list three defining features about them. 30 points
***Name an important person or explorer from the age of exploration and compose a paragraph describing that person’s importance. Name the person and give their nationality and tell why they are notable. 10 points
Complete an attached US Map, correctly identifying all fifty states. 30 points
***Name the three regions of North Carolina and compose a paragraph describing each. You must identify the region, tell where they are located and list three defining features about them. 30 points
***Name an important person or explorer from the age of exploration and compose a paragraph describing that person’s importance. Name the person and give their nationality and tell why they are notable. 10 points
Complete an attached US Map, correctly identifying all fifty states. 30 points
Wednesday Social Studies Update
8th Grade has a test tomorrow. The students will complete a map of the 50 states correctly, write a summary of 6 of the Native American Indian tribes of North Carolina, identify and describe the three geographic regions of the state and be responsible fore the short set of notes they were given at the start of the week.
6th Grade is using globes to find absolute location and identify the hemispheres. Also, we are going into our Solar System.
7th Grade is studying China and will do a reading comprehension assignment about the "one child policy" in modern China today.
6th Grade is using globes to find absolute location and identify the hemispheres. Also, we are going into our Solar System.
7th Grade is studying China and will do a reading comprehension assignment about the "one child policy" in modern China today.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Science Update for 9-8-09
8th grade: pg. 297 (1-5) --- don't forget to bring a bottle of water to class (un-opened!)
7th grade: pg. 449 (1-6) --- also you need to bring two or more bottles of sun-screen to class
6th grade: study --- chapter 1 test tomorrow
Fridays homework: sorry I was not here to post assignment
8th grade: nothing
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: finish scientific method posters
7th grade: pg. 449 (1-6) --- also you need to bring two or more bottles of sun-screen to class
6th grade: study --- chapter 1 test tomorrow
Fridays homework: sorry I was not here to post assignment
8th grade: nothing
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: finish scientific method posters
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Science Update for 9-3-09
8th grade: test on Chapter 1 tomorrow
7th grade: test on Chapter 1 tomorrow
6th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: test on Chapter 1 tomorrow
6th grade: nothing assigned
Thursday Social Studies
7th Grade test Friday will include Chapter 19, Section 1 and 2. The subject matter for the test is East Asia with an emphasis on China. Make sure you study your overheads and be prepared to write a simple three paragraph summary of the trade exercise we carried out about China, South Korea and Japan. Also, the reading comprehension homework we started early in the week will be due on Friday. Most of you have finished the work in class, but you may still turn it in Friday without penalty.
6th Grade will have a test on Friday covering the notes we have copied during the week. The material covers geographers and their jobs as well as numerous maps we have used in class. The students will have a multiple choice test.
8th Grade is concluding research on North Carolina's Native American Indians and is starting to read about the Age of Exploration. The test will likely be early next week.
6th Grade will have a test on Friday covering the notes we have copied during the week. The material covers geographers and their jobs as well as numerous maps we have used in class. The students will have a multiple choice test.
8th Grade is concluding research on North Carolina's Native American Indians and is starting to read about the Age of Exploration. The test will likely be early next week.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Science Update for 9-2-09
8th grade: pg 26 (2-4) and pg 30 (1, 3, 4)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: you will have 5 minutes in class tomorrow to finish pg. 25
8th and 7th grade: chapter 1 test on Friday (9-4-09)
6th grade: chapter 1 test on Wednesday (9-9-09)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: you will have 5 minutes in class tomorrow to finish pg. 25
8th and 7th grade: chapter 1 test on Friday (9-4-09)
6th grade: chapter 1 test on Wednesday (9-9-09)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Science Update for 9-1-09
8th grade: Pg. 20 (1-3)
7th grade: Pg. 29 (1, 3, 4, 6)
6th grade: get lab safety contract signed and finish lab safety worksheets
7th grade: Pg. 29 (1, 3, 4, 6)
6th grade: get lab safety contract signed and finish lab safety worksheets
Tuesday Social Studies
The 7th Grade did a great job today classifying items found from China, Japan, South Korea and the USA. We are trying to gain an understanding of trade between East Asia and the USA. We do not have any homework. We will be writing an essay about this exercise on Wednesday. Don't forget that we have a test on Friday!
6th Grade is discussing the 5 themes of Geography and talking about the study of the earth. We have also been learning about the tools that geographers use. The short homework assignment was to finish the section questions (#2-6). Don't forget there is a test on Friday! Be prepared.
8th Grade is learning about the Geography of North Carolina and we are continually making sure that we can identify all 50 states on a US map. Homework: Students were to write a three paragraph story about a trip across North Carolina. In the story, they were to describe the geographic regions.
6th Grade is discussing the 5 themes of Geography and talking about the study of the earth. We have also been learning about the tools that geographers use. The short homework assignment was to finish the section questions (#2-6). Don't forget there is a test on Friday! Be prepared.
8th Grade is learning about the Geography of North Carolina and we are continually making sure that we can identify all 50 states on a US map. Homework: Students were to write a three paragraph story about a trip across North Carolina. In the story, they were to describe the geographic regions.
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