Science Update for 10-30-09

8th grade: nothing new assigned -- be sure to complete 14-3 ws and pg. 427 (2, 3, 6)
7th grade: chapter 2 note-taking worksheets
6th grade: nothing assigned

ASSIGNMENTS FROM THURSDAY:
8th grade: 14-3 WS and pg. 427 (2, 3, 6) --- quiz tomorrow on hydrocarbons
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: 15-3 WS

Boys Basketball Workouts Next Week

I have sent home a workout schedule for Middle School Boys next week. We will practice each day until 4:50. There are occasionally changes in the schedule that I can not foresee. Should those changes occur, I will notify parents.

Thursday Social Studies Update

6th Grade- Pages 122, numbers 1 through 6 are due for homework tomorrow. We started this assignment in class today. This was after our final session of taking notes. The test will probably be on Tuesday.

7th Grade-There will be a test tomorrow. The students have written questions for the test during the past week and will complete the test on the reading packet we have assembled. There will also be 5 questions form the overhead notes.

8th Grade- has a reading test tomorrow. There will be a test on Moses Roper, the reading about the life of a slave and the overheads concerning the War of 1812 and the Antebellum Era. Students received a study guide in class today.

Social Studies Update for Wednesday

6th Grade's test will likely be next Tuesday. Both 7th Grade and 8th Grade will have tests on Friday. Tomorrow, the 8th Grade has an 3 page handwritten summary due on Moses Roper's life as a slave.

Boys Basketball Bulletin

Practice will be 3 to 4:15 Friday for Boys. The players were told to notify parents of this change yesterday (Tuesday). The time was moved so that players could attend the dance. The schedule should be ready for distribution by the end of the week.

Science Update for 10-27-09

8th grade: 14-2 WS and pg. 418 (1-5)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish 15-2 WS if not completed Tuesday - due Thursday

Grades for 2nd 9 weeks started Monday! Start this 9-weeks off great!

Monday Social Studies Update

8th Grade- The focus was on reading as we concluded the reading about the life of Moses Roper, a North Carolina slave. students had 2 hours to work on writing a 3 page handwritten summary for the reading. After that, I gave them a reading assignment from the text book. Homework: Complete worksheets for pages 158 to 169. This was given in class today.

7th Grade- We had a simple computer lab project as described in the post below.

6th Grade-We checked the 16 vocabulary terms that were due today (pages 118 and 124). The students received a grade for completing those terms. After that, we read the section and practiced filling out a map with all the nations of South America. The map will be on the test, which I plan to give on Friday.

Science Update for 10-26-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: essay assignment on movie
6th grade: 15-2 WS --- due Thursday

Social Studies Learning Lab

I will have a learning lab this Thursday from 3 to 4 PM for interested students 6-8.

7th Grade Media Center Social Studies Assignment

You have 30 minutes to find an article about current affairs in Afghanistan. You must use this link to find the information. During the 30 minutes, follow the steps listed below.

a.) Have your article approved by your teacher.
b.) Read and print the article.
c.) Be prepared to write a summary of the article when we return to the room.

Science Update for 10-23-09

8th grade: 15-1 section WS
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: nothing assigned

Social Studies Update for Friday

6th Grade completed vocabulary words found on pages 118 and 125. We finished our maps and charts for the week. The information for the maps and charts comes from pages 106 to 112.

8th Grade is reading a slave narrative. This is a three day exercise which will be completed early next week. Once completed, the students will write a three page report.

7th Grade: Two groups gave reports today about the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We have now heard from 4 of the 5 groups and have assembled 20 student written questions. the bulk of next week's test will come from these student generated reports.

Have a great weekend!

Middle School Boys Basketball

Practice schedules for next week have been given to the children.

Science Update for 10-22-09

8th grade: chapter 14 note-taking worksheets (all chapter)
7th grade: hurricane project due tomorrow --- you have had a month to work on this!
6th grade: 15-1 note-taking worksheet

ALL classes: all late/missing work is due tomorrow! I will not accept it after Friday - grade of "0" will be given!

Wednesday Social Studies Update

6th Grade finished their maps of South America. Each student should have four maps now. At the end of class, we strated on some tables and charts. We will be completing those Thursday (I hope). 7th Grade is still studying the situation in Afghanistan and pakistan and trying to understand the culture and events of those nations. Yesterday we took notes and there was a lengthy discussion from the students of that region. 8th Grade read from the text and discussed events of the Antebellum period. We are starting a lengthy reading about the life of Moses Roper, a slave from North Carolina.

Math 10/21

6th - had a Quiz on Multiplying & Dividing. No Homework tonight.

7th - had a "Pop Quiz" on 2 step equations. Homework pg 170 (#4 - 20)

8th - Talked about Proportions today. Homework - pg 624 - Lesson 4-4 all

Science Update for 10-21-09

NOTHING assigned for any class!

7th grade: hurricane project due friday!

Computer Assignment for Wednesday

1. Check your stock portfolios- You have 8 minutes to trade. Good luck!
2. Choose one of the following topics to research after listening to Mr. M's instructions.

John C Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
American Whig Party
Cherokee Removal (Trail of Tears)
Martin Van Buren
John Quincy Adams
James K Polk
Mexican-American War

Tuesday Social Studies Update

7th Grade We heard a fantastic report about the situation in Afghanistan. The first group did a great job with that.

6th Grade We are continuing our South American map and statistics study. The students know that since we are spending so much time on completing the maps, they will have a lot of material on maps and table for the test, which will be next week.

8th Grade We are discussing the impact of slavery upon the culture of the state, region and nation in the Antebellum period.

Math Update - Tues. 10/20

6th - Division of whole numbers - homework = division packet. Quiz tomorrow on Multiplication & Division.

7th - Still working on 2 - step equations. Homework = Skills booklet - Lesson 4-4

8th - Still talking about Slope of a line. Homework = Skills booklet 4-3.

Science Update for 10-20-09

All classes: 1st 9 week assessment tomorrow

Science

Math Update - Mon 10/19

6th grade -we are taking a few days to review multiplication and division of whole numbers before we jump in with decimals! They have a "fun packet" to complete if not finished in class.

7th grade - we are starting on solving 2-step equations. They are to complete page 168 (#8 - 25, 30 - 37)

8th grade - we started talking about Slope today. Homework - page 168 (#3 - 14) and page 624, Lesson 4-3, (#1-6)

Monday Social Studies Update

7th Grade We are moving from India and China now into Afghanistan and Pakistan. The students have been placed in groups and in those groups, we are exploring the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Pakistan's involvement and what the US policy is in the region. The students saw a very short film today about Afghanistan. Some students had a homework assignment for tonight. This homework assignment involves bringing in an article about Pakistan or Afghanistan. The specifics of the assignment was given in class.

6th Grade We are going into South America. This week we will be using maps and statistics to create tables about the demographics of this important region. We saw a film today about the geography of the region. We did a simple map of the country and its important features.

8th Grade started a unit on the War of 1812. We read an address from James Madison and we read from the text. We took some notes on the region and created a newspaper article about the war declaration. Some students did not finish the article and should do so for homework tonight.

Science Update for 10-19-09

ALL CLASSES:
study - 1st 9 week assessment on Wednesday - go over the study guide and old tests/assignments for review!

7th grade: hurricane project due friday!

NO late work accepted after friday!

Boys Basketball Practice Next Week

Next week practice will start each day at 3:15 and end around 5 in the new gym.

Social Studies Update for Friday

All classes took Test #4 today. There was no homework.

Science Update for 10-15-09

8th grade: chapter 13 test tomorrow
7th grade: chapter 19 test tomorrow
6th grade: chapter 14 test tomorrow

ALL CLASSES: 1st 9 week assessment test on Wednesday, 10-21-09

7th grade: Hurricane project due 10-23-09

Social Studies Notice for Thursday and Friday

All classes have a test tomorrow. All classes have been briefed and know the contents of the tests. Please study!

8th Grade Computer Project for Today

Use this link to complete the requested information about the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of the United States.

Social Studies Wednesday Afternoon Update

None of the classes have homework this evening. However, there will be tests in all three classes on Friday. Please be ready! 8th Grade did a very god job of discussing the Bill of rights today in class. They had a lot of good questions about individual rights and also there was a nice discussion about the 8th Amendment and the death penalty. 7th Grade saw a presentation from Mr. Murphy, who has traveled extensively throughout India and 6th Grade is close to completing their "Create a Culture" activity.

Science Update for 10-14-09

8th grade: chapter 13 section and chapter review worksheets and 8 equations to balance
7th grade: 19-2/19-3 WS
6th grade: 14-3 WS

ALL classes: chapter test on Friday!
ALL classes: 1st 9 week assessments on Wednesday, 10-21-09

7th grade: hurricane project due 10-23-09

Wednesday Social Studies Update

My sincere apologies for not updating the blog in several days.

Yesterday in class, 6th Grade started a small project that will last for a couple of days called "Create a Culture." In this simple project, students design an imaginary culture with their teammates using the elements of culture. These elements will be included on the test, which will be Friday.

In 7th Grade, we have a special guest coming today. This guest has traveled to and visited India several times and he will speak to us about the modern culture and Indian economics.

8th Grade has been discussing the duties of the offices in the Federal Government and the Bill of Rights.

There was no homework and all classes will have a test on Friday.

Science Update for 10-13-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: 19-1 WS
6th grade: 14-2 WS and pg. 411 (1-5)

Science Update for 10-12-09

8th grade: balancing equations problems - 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42

7th grade: nothing

6th grade: 14-1 WS and pg. 403 (1-6)

Projected test dates:
8th grade: chapter 13 exam Monday (10-19-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Thursday (10-22-09)
7th grade: chapter 19 exam on Friday (10-16-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Wednesday (10-21-09)
6th grade: chapter 14 exam on Friday (10-16-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Wednesday (10-21-09)


7th grade: hurricane project due 10-23-09!

End of 1st 9 weeks: 10-27-09 --- I will take late/missing work up to 10-23-09! See me if you want to see what you are missing! I will give out an updated/missing tasks list to students on Monday 10-19!!

6th Grade Fall Festival Box

For those 6th grade parents who did not receive the letter about the Fall Festival Box - we are doing a Baby Box. We will be collecting baby items until Friday morning. Thanks to all of you who have already sent in some items for our box! Its starting to look GREAT! A special thanks to the girls for decorating (Whitney, Sarah, Azhah, and Katie). Any questions - just email me at vtaliaferro@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Vicki Taliaferro

Math 10/12/09

6th grade worked on dividing decimals. No homework.

7th grade worked on adding, subtracting, and multiplying dquations. Homework is in the Study Guide booklet, sections 4-1, 4-2, 4-3.

8th grade worked on rates, ratios, and rate of change. They took a quiz on rates and unit rates.

SGA DANCE UPDATE

The Middle School Dance has been moved to October 30th. Parents who would like to help with food, chaperones, clean-up, and/or decorations, please send an email to vtaliaferro@gmail.com. Fliers will be coming home later this week with all the details and a sign-up form.
Thanks,
Vicki Taliaferro

Science Update for 10-9-09

NOTHING ASSIGNED! Have a nice weekend!

Science Update for 10-8-09

8th grade: nothing assigned -- start chapter 13 tomorrow
7th grade: nothing assigned --- keep working on hurricane projects - due 10-23-09
6th grade: test on chapter 13 tomorrow

Math - 10/7

All classes took their Chpt. 3 Test today. They will start on Chpt. 4 tomorrow. No homework tonight.

Science Update for 10-7-09

8th grade: nothing - finish test tomorrow in class
7th grade: chapter 18 exam tomorrow
6th grade: food chains/web worksheets

Math - 10/6

Today all classes reviewed for their Test (which is tomorrow!) You should be studying tonight - make sure you know the Vocabulary!

Tuesday Social Studies Update

7th Grade is working on a basic understanding of the Indian national government...8th Grade broke into groups and discussed the duties and responsibilities of the President, Congress and Federal court system. We used the constitution as our guide....6th Grade was given their handouts and they were asked to complete a summary of all we have read concerning elements of culture. There was no homework in any class.

Science Update for 10-6-09

8th grade: test tomorrow (open book and notes -- periodic table and elements)
7th grade: 18-3 WS
6th grade: 13-3 WS

Social Studies Monday Update

6th Grade- This class had a Vinn Diagram to complete for homework, outlining the section work that starts On page 82.

7th Grade- discussed Buddhism and Hinduism and we took a few notes about Hinduism in India.

8th Grade - talked about the Declaration of Independence, its historical importance and the contents of that document.

All students (regardless of class) received their student folders and up-to-the-minute progress reports with averages. All children in now know what work they are missing and what they need to do to improve their averages. They should be able to tell parents when asked.

Science Update for 10-5-09

8th grade: nothing - still working on presentations
7th grade: finish adaptations/climate worksheet packet
6th grade: 13-2 WS and abiotic/biotic factors/cycles worksheet

7th grade: Hurricane projects due 10-23-09

Projected test dates:
8th grade: periodic table and chapter 12 on Wednesday (10-7-09)
7th grade: chapter 18 on Thursday (10-8-09)
6th grade: chapter 13 on Friday (10-9-09)

Math Update - 10/5

All three classes are reviewing for their Chapter 3 Test. The Test will be on Wednesday. Review packets were started today in class. They are homework if not finished. We will review again tomorrow.

Social Studies Preview for the Week Ahead

6th Grade-We will cover pages 82 through 101, including globalization and economics and culture. 7th Grade looks at modern India and 8th Grade will be talking about the early days of the American system. Check back for frequent updates.

Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts

Click on my website link for new book report projects and dates!

All grades are now working on creative writing projects for the Young Authors contest. Rough drafts are due on Tuesday for sixth grade, Wednesday for eighth grade, and Thursday for seventh grade.

There is no other homework over the weekend!

Science Update for 10-2-09

8th grade: nothing - presenting the periodic table to class
7th grade: nothing assigned --- we will finish the worksheet in class on Monday
6th grade: nothing assigned --- finish 13-2 on Monday

7th grade: hurricane projects due on Friday, 10-23-09

Social Studies Update for Friday

All of the students took a test today. 8th Graders had some homework to finish after the test and they had to turn in a paper assigned last week. 7th Graders finished a short assignment for me and did some vocabulary.

Have a Great Weekend!

Science Update for 10-1-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: 18-1 WS and pg. 503 (1, 3, 4, 5)
6th grade: 13-1 WS --- Plant kingdom worksheet packet due tomorrow!

Thursday Social Studies Update

Tomorrow there will be a test in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade classes. All classes were told the format of the test and the material they will be responsible for.

8th Grade's test will be on the Revolutionary War. It is multiple choice. They also have a paper due on the war. Finally, they have a homework assignment, which was given to them today and which they were allowed to work on in class. Some class time will be given to them to complete this tomorrow.

7th Grade has a test on Indian History.

6th Grade is taking a test on the notes titled "Test 3".