Highlands Middle School Blog

Web-page Update 1-28-2010

2010-01-28T13:25:00.003-05:00

We are no longer using this as the site for middle school teachers. There is a new page.

www.macon.k12.nc.us/schools/Highlands/default.aspx is the new link address

Click the words "For students" - a new page will appear with the names of all Highlands teachers. Please click the teacher for your child. You will go to that teachers web-page.

For the assignments, look at the bottom of the page for the section "Upcoming Assignments and Events" --- it will show the assignment for that day OR you can click the words "Upcoming Assignment and Events" - you will go to a calendar that allows you to see daily assignments for the month that have been posted.

Please be patient with this --- it is something new for us all!

Science Update for 1-14-10

2010-01-14T14:43:00.002-05:00

8th grade: 19-1 WS and protist coloring WS
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: 7-1 WS

ALL classes have science mid-term on Friday during class.

Social Studies Thursday Update

2010-01-14T11:59:00.002-05:00

Today all classes had mid-term exams. There was no homework.

Science Update for 113-10

2010-01-13T11:50:00.002-05:00

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: nothing assigned

ALL CLASSES: mid-term test on Friday!!

Social Studies Monday-Tuesday Update

2010-01-13T03:15:00.003-05:00

Due to exams, we have had light work in Social Studies. Today (Wednesday) however, we are back into full swing. For 7th Grade, the delayed regular test will be given today.

Science Update for 1-11-10

2010-01-11T14:46:00.002-05:00

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: test on Wednesday
6th grade: nothing assigned

Mid-term predictive assessment: FRIDAY, January 15th for all classes

Black & White Ball

2010-01-11T13:41:00.001-05:00

The Black and White Ball has been rescheduled (again!) The dance will definitely be on Saturday, Feb 13th, at the Community Center. More info to come.

Social Studies Update for Friday

2010-01-08T14:21:00.000-05:00

Due to the late start in school, we rearranged some of our schedule for the week. 7th Grade will now have the test on Monday. 8th Grade will finish their essays that were assigned yesterday and turn in those papers on Monday as their test. That class will start the Progressive Era next week.

6th Grade took extensive notes today and read another section on Europe. The reading was done in three person teams. Those teams then prepared questions to be asked from the other students.

Science Update for 1-8-10

2010-01-08T10:29:00.003-05:00

8th grade: test on Monday
7th grade: review material (chapter review WS, pg. 142 (1-16), and punnett squares)
6th grade: test on Monday
* Due to the weather and number of absences the science test for 8th and 6th grade has been changed to Monday!

THURSDAY: 1-7-10 Assignment
8th grade: chapter test tomorrow
7th grade: 5-3 and chapter overview WS
6th grade: chapter test tomorrow

ALL late work is due Monday, 1-11-10!
6th grade extra credit assignment due Monday, 1-11-10!

Thursday Social Studies Update

2010-01-07T10:06:00.005-05:00

7th Grade has a test tomorrow. The students were given a study guide. The test will be multiple choice. In class, the students worked on a set of simple reading comprehension sheets. The sheets were not finished, and we will complete them tomorrow.

8th Grade completed a practice essay for their test tomorrow. They were to take the essay home and use it as a study guide. the students will not be allowed to use their books or notes on the test tomorrow.

6th Grade did not meet

Science Update for 1-6-10

2010-01-06T14:49:00.002-05:00

8th grade: review worksheets and pg. 604 (1-23)
7th grade: 5-2 worksheet and genotype/phenotype lab
6th grade: review worksheets and pg. 180 (1-14)

Science Update for 1-5-10

2010-01-05T13:38:00.001-05:00

8th Grade: 20-3 WS
7th Grade: 5-2 WS
6th Grade: 6-3 WS

All students are aware of test schedule should weather be bad

Extra credit:
6th grade: due 1-11-10
7th grade: due 1-8-10

Tuesday Social Studies Update

2010-01-05T13:27:00.003-05:00

Both 7th and 6th Grade classes have been reading portions of their respective texts and have been asked to produce "mental pictures" of the places they have been reading. In both classes, we did a little of this today. We took notes in both of the classes.

8th Grade finished a reading about the impact of Tobacco on the development of North Carolina and we wrote a three paragraph summary of the reading.

Social Studies Monday Update

2010-01-04T15:09:00.002-05:00

Good afternoon! I am glad to see our students have returned and have a great attitude. All papers were returned today. Your child should be able to tell you what his/her scores were for the last few weeks of school.

8th Grade is about 2/3 through with a reading about the impact of Tobacco on the development of North Carolina and the south.

7th Grade completed a reading and discussed point of view in understanding reading. We started on a new section and read with a partner.

6th Grade classes worked on reading (pages 200-206) and developing a mental picture of what they have read. We completed a Vinn Diagram and will complete pictures of what we read tomorrow.

Science Update for 1-4-10

2010-01-04T14:49:00.004-05:00

Welcome back to a new year!
All classes were given an updated progress report --- it is for them and is not to be signed or returned. It is for them to see where they stand in class and to for them to turn in missing work (if any) --- ALL missing work must be turned in by 1-11-10 for credit or it will not be accepted!!

PROJECTED test dates:
8th grade: 1-8-10 on chapter 20
7th grade: 1-12-10 on chapter 5
6th grade: 1-8-10 on chapter 6
ALL classes will have a mid-term on a selected date

7th grade: extra credit extension on Mitosis-Meiosis internet worksheet - DUE THURSDAY!
6th grade: extra credit internet assignment - due on Monday, 1-11-10

Social Studies Thursday Update

2009-12-17T10:55:00.002-05:00

6th Grade went to the library and researched nations from Europe.
7th Grade had a lengthy discussion of American involvement in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and how that affects our trading policy and political life today.

8th Grade took notes about the dawn of the industrial age and read about Tobacco in NC.

Wednesday Social Studies Update

2009-12-16T10:45:00.002-05:00

7th Grade read and discussed SE Asia and Vietnam. We completed a simple diagram that displayed the main ideas of the reading. Tomorrow, we are going to learn about points of view of the Vietnam Era.

6th Grade manipulated information about the nations of Europe in groups. We used the information to create charts and graphs.

8th Grade discussed the points of view of various groups in the Post-Reconstruction Era.

Science Update for 12-15-09

2009-12-15T13:34:00.001-05:00

8th grade: 20-1 WS and pg. 584 (1-5)
7th grade: 5-1 WS
6th grade: 6-1 WS

7th grade: extra credit assignment due 12-17-09

Have a happy holiday!

Social Studies Update Tuesday

2009-12-15T13:11:00.002-05:00

All three grades took tests today. For the rest of the week, the students are working on the following topics:

8th Grade- Post-Reconstruction... rise of industry and decline of agriculture.
7th Grade- Vietnam and SE Asia
6th Grade- comparing and contrasting Europe.

Science Update for 12-14-09

2009-12-14T08:40:00.002-05:00

All classes: finish note-taking worksheets for the chapter

Parents: I will be attending a basketball tournament on December 16th through December 20th. Assignments will not be posted over those dates, but assignments will be given, so check with your child. NO homework assignment will be given on Thursday or Friday, unless they don't complete the assignment in class. Have a happy holiday! And see you all next year!

Science Update for 12-11-09

2009-12-11T14:54:00.002-05:00

All classes: nothing assigned

Social Studies Friday Update

2009-12-11T14:39:00.001-05:00

All classes will have a test on Tuesday.
7th Grade- We divided into 5 teams and drew posters illustrating the notes for the test.
8th and 6th Grade were in the lab today doing computer assignments. The particular lessons are included on the blog.

6th Grade Computer Lab Assigment

2009-12-11T10:43:00.002-05:00

Work with a partner to create a one page report on one of the following subjects. You must have your teacher's permission to create the report.

Argentina
Bolivia
Ecuador
Brazil
Paraguay
Uruguay
Chile
Peru
Colombia
Venezuela

Science Update for 12-10-09

2009-12-10T15:31:00.000-05:00

ALL CLASSES: chapter test tomorrow

8th grade: 3 worksheet packet due!

Social Studies Update for Thursday

2009-12-10T10:55:00.003-05:00

I have postponed the tests for all classes until Monday. 7th Grade discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and Southwest Asia, as well as the relationship to this region to the 9-11 attacks. 8th Grade completed all Reconstruction notes and started discussing the test. 6th Grade ended their notes on the Southern Cone of Argentina.

Social Studies Update Wednesday

2009-12-09T15:35:00.001-05:00

I was in training in Asheville yesterday. I will update about the tests on Thursday.

Science Update for 12-9-09

2009-12-09T14:40:00.002-05:00

All classes:
Chapter review WS packets --- you may also look over the study guide and re-inforcement workbook pages for you selected chapter AND you may also go over and answer the selected pages from the Science Notebook workbook. ALL classes will have a test on Friday!

7th grade: extra credit assignment on Mitosis and Meiosis (due 12-18-09)
8th grade: worksheets packet assigned on Monday on germs and cells - due Friday!

Tuesday Social Studies Update

2009-12-08T15:36:00.002-05:00

All classes will have tests on Friday! I handed back several papers and the students looked at their work folders.

7th Grade read today and talked about the governments and economies of SW Asia and why the United States has so many ties to the region.

8th Grade has now started the second phase of Reconstruction (called Congressional Reconstruction). We read several pages of the book and discussed them and there were some brief notes.

6th Grade has started the study of Argentina. Yesterday we wrote a persuasive speech about preserving the rain forest, and that assignment was collected today.

Science Update for 12-8-09

2009-12-08T13:44:00.003-05:00

8th grade: 17-3 WS, photosynthesis crossword, pg 515 (1-4)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish rock crossword packet

MONDAY'S assignments:
8th grade: 3-worksheet packet on germs, virus, bacteria, cell - DUE friday!
7th grade: Finish DNA (color, cut out, tape together) --- chapter 4 section worksheets due
6th grade: attempt rock crossword packet --- EFFORT must be shown - will be given word bank on Tuesday and will complete the puzzle then

PROJECTED TESTS: all classes will have chapter test on Friday!

Monday Social Studies Update

2009-12-07T13:52:00.000-05:00

All students in each class had the opportunity to discuss their progress report grades and any missing assignments. This was done at the start of each class.

All classes took notes and did readings. It is likely that each class will have a test on Wednesday.

Subject matter: 7th Grade is studying SW Asia and the three important western religions, 8th Grade is looking at Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction, 6th Grade is studying Argentina and the interior of South America.

Science Update for 12-3-09

2009-12-03T14:38:00.002-05:00

8th grade: 17-1 WS and pg. 500 (1-6)
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: finish coloring minerals --- due on Monday

Progress reports are going home tomorrow --- if you are missing work, you may turn it in for a late grade!

Science Update for 12-2-09

2009-12-02T14:34:00.001-05:00

8th grade: chapter 17 note-taking worksheets
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: nothing assigned - finish coloring tomorrow

Wednesday Social Studies Update

2009-12-02T10:38:00.003-05:00

7th Grade- We discussed similarities and differences of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. There is no homework.

6th Grade- completed the comparison of statistical information about Venezuela and Colombia, then we saw a film about the North part of South America. There is no homework.

8th Grade- We started Reconstruction with a handout and we read and took some notes. There is no homework.

Science Update for 12-1-09

2009-12-01T14:43:00.002-05:00

8th grade: study - chapter 3 test tomorrow
7th grade: nothing --- we will pick up with discussion tomorrow on mitosis
6th grade: 3-1 WS

Mondays assignment: (11-30-09)
8th grade: study --- review tomorrow
7th grade: chapter 4 note-taking worksheets
6th grade: chapter 2 note-taking worksheets

Projected test dates:
7th grade: Friday, December 11
6th grade: Friday, December 11

Social Studies Update for Tuesday

2009-12-01T10:38:00.002-05:00

7th Grade-turned in yesterday's homework and saw a film about Mesopotamia. We started reading about Judaism and concluded our notes on the first section.

6th Grade- started a new section today about Argentina. We outline the upcoming section and read some of it silently and then we looked at a chart comparing Venezuela and Colombia.

8th Grade- took a test on the Civil War.

Monday Social Studies Update

2009-11-30T10:27:00.002-05:00

Welcome back to the students....8th Grade has a test tomorrow. This is a lengthy open book test. In class, 8th Graders did portion of page 227 and then did a 3 paragraph report on one of 25 Civil war topics that were given to them in class.....7th Grade started ancient Mesopotamia and completed page 232 for homework......6th Grade had a reading on Brazil with questions afterwards and they also got their test scores from the Holiday break.

Science Update for 11-24-09

2009-11-24T12:21:00.002-05:00

8th grade: finish 16-3 worksheets
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: nothing

Assignment from Monday, 11-23-09
8th grade: nothing
7th grade: study -- chapter 3 test tomorrow
6th grade: study -- chapter 3 test tomorrow --- landslide article due tomorrow

Happy Thanksgiving to all Social Studies Students

2009-11-24T11:38:00.001-05:00

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. There is no homework for any of the classes.

Monday Social Studies

2009-11-23T11:40:00.002-05:00

8th grade did several readings from the Civil War. We discussed the importance and usefulness of primary documents in understanding history and then read three documents from the Civil war, talking about what we could learn from each. As we moved through the text, we discussed the war in NC.

7th grade saw a film about Islam and discussed tomorrow's test.

6th grade viewed a short film about Brazil and did a reading about Brazil as we answered questions.

Science Update for 11-20-09

2009-11-20T14:32:00.002-05:00

8th grade: Finish handout on micrscopes
7th grade: 3-2 WS --- extra credit assignment can be turned in on Monday (counts as a test grade)
6th grade: nothing unless need to finish erosion worksheet --- landslide summary due on Tuesday, November 24th

Projected test dates:
8th grade - Wednesday, December 2nd
7th grade - Tuesday, November 24
6th grade - Tuesday, November 24

Special Announcement...We Are Looking for Cheerleaders!

2009-11-20T11:08:00.002-05:00

One of our students asked me to post this, and I am happy to do so...

We are looking for girls to cheer on the Highlanders! We need to have at least 5 girls to be a team. If there are any 8th grade girls that want to do cheerleading this year email scottandmandi@hotmail.com. Please let us know as soon as you can.

Friday Social Studies Update

2009-11-20T10:04:00.002-05:00

We had a wonderful day in the classroom. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

8th Grade- concluded a film and did some reading for the Civil War. I do not believe we will have our test until we return from Thanksgiving. 7th Grade did a short reading, which will be included on Tuesday's test. After completing the reading, we worked on a 4 page worksheet about Chapter 12. Some students completed theirs and others did not. For those who didn't, please have them ready to turn in on Monday. 6th Grade was given the last part of the notes for Tuesday's upcoming test in outline form. As we read through the section on Brazil, we completed the outline notes by working as a team and identifying the most important part of the reading. the outline will be used as part of the notes for the test.

Science Update for 11-19-09

2009-11-19T12:11:00.001-05:00

8th grade: 16-1 and 16-2 WS
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: 3-3 WS

Thursday Social Studies Update

2009-11-19T10:49:00.002-05:00

I apologize for not updating the blog this week. I will do my best to see that this doesn't happen again. 7th Grade has been excellent this week. We have been reading and discussing the Muslim religion. Today we complete all of the questions found on page 241 of the text. Most students finished, and those who did not should complete the questions for homework. 6th Grade has been discussing the colonial history of South America, independence movements and the post-independence movements this week. We finished that today in class and completed the questions found on page 150 (#1-6). After these questions were completed and turned in, we read through the next section and made a chart as we proceeded. 8th Grade has been studying the Civil war this week through notes, films and readings from the text. Today we finished a partnering activity where the students were to pretend to be a Civil War family describing the events of the war and life at home.

Science Update for 11-18-09

2009-11-18T12:07:00.002-05:00

8th grade: draw, color, and define plant and animal cells
7th grade: finish plant cell drawing and 3-1 WS
6th grade: 3-2 WS

6th grade: Landslide reseach summary due Tuesday, November 24th --- must be handwritten and referenced

7th grade: Microscope extra credit assignment (test grade) --- due Friday, November 20th

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT --- Saturday, November 21st Alumni Game! 4:00 - 6:00 pm dinner at school, with recognition of special guests, alumni, and players at 6:00 --- game at 6:30 --- Lady Highlanders are selling raffle tickets for a variety of prizes!!

Science Update for 11-17-09

2009-11-17T14:45:00.002-05:00

8th grade: ch 16 note-taking worksheet
7th grade: finish coloring animal cell drawing (many completed in class)
6th grade: 3-1 WS --- Research assignment: due November 24th --- research a landslide event --- must be handwritten and referenced

Assignment for Monday, 11-16-09
8th grade: nothing assigned - going over coachs material on Tuesday
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: ch 3 note-taking worksheet (section 1 and 2)

Social Studies Friday Update

2009-11-13T11:49:00.000-05:00

There is no homework. Have a great weekend.

Science Update for 11-13-09

2009-11-13T10:32:00.000-05:00

8th grade: nothing
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: nothing

Assignment for 11-12-09
8th grade: study - chapter test tomorrow
7th grade: finish scale drawing of room
6th grade: nothing

Thursday Social Studies Update

2009-11-12T13:09:00.003-05:00

All classes have tests tomorrow. Students in 6th Grade and 8th grade who did not complete the worksheets given in class should do so for homework.

6th Grade- Your test will be multiple choice

7th Grade- Your test is mulitple choice, fill in the blank and a 3/4 page summary of the reading on Arab Culture from earlier in the week.

8th Grade- You must list the 11 Confederate states on the test and the rest is multiple choice. There are at least 4 questions with dates.

Social Studies Learning Lab

2009-11-11T14:44:00.000-05:00

Mr. M will have a learning lab for Social Studies on Thursday, November 12th. The lab will last from 3 to 4 PM.

Tuesday Social Studies Update

2009-11-11T03:57:00.004-05:00

All classes will have a test on Friday.

In 6th grade, I collected the homework from the previous night. We talked about the Aztec reading and then started discussing the independence movement of the nations of South America. There was no homework.

7th grade received a reading about Arab culture and family and we discussed the differences between Western culture and Arab culture. We will finish this on Thursday.

8th grade saw a short film about the causes of the Civil war. Afterwards, we broke into groups and did a primary document reading.

Science Update for 11-10-09

2009-11-10T15:06:00.001-05:00

8th grade: nothing assigned --- reviewing on Thursday --- test on Friday
7th grade: Ch 3 note-taking worksheet ---
6th grade: nothing assigned

Social Studies Update for Monday

2009-11-09T15:10:00.002-05:00

8th Grade- This was an exceptionally good class today! Thanks. We discussed the causes of the Civil war.

7th Grade- We read about Arab culture and took some short notes. There is no homework.

6th Grade- The class was given a reading about the Aztec culture. For homework, there were some terms from the reading that the students were to define.

Science Update for 11-9-09

2009-11-09T14:19:00.002-05:00

8th grade: bring materials in tomorrow for egg protection drop --- 15-3 WS and pg. 455 (2, 3, 5)
7th grade: study - chapter 2 exam tomorrow
6th grade: study - chapter 16 exam tomorrow

* I cannot have lab this afternoon to help students, but i will be in my room Tuesday morning at 7:30 for students who wish to get additional help!

Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts

2009-11-06T14:44:00.002-05:00

Sorry that I have not been on the blog as much; I am getting back into the habit now!

Sixth Grade should finish The Secret of Nimh for Monday. We will review on Monday, take a test on Tuesday, and watch the movie on Thursday after Wednesday's holiday.

Seventh Grade should read through chapter 6 in A Wrinkle in Time for Monday.

Eighth Grade should read through chapter 3 in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

There are no new book reports while we are reading novels in class. However, students may take AR tests for books they read outside class for extra grades.

Merit Party #1

2009-11-06T14:40:00.002-05:00

The first merit party of the 2009-2010 school year took place on Friday, November 6, 2009. The attendees were:
Jesse Machuca
Savannah Sanders
Dylan Vinson
Whitney Billingsley
Katie Deal
Kyle Gabbard
Courtney Henry
Sarah Henry
Anilu Diaz
Carson Pair
Christopher Rowland
Ahzah Kennemore
Nathan Laderoot
Allie Wilkes
Remy Adrian
Colin Weller
Veronica Garcia
McKinley Moseley
Kirstyn Owen
Grace Brassard
Ann Marie Crowe
Elizabeth Houston
Philip Murphy
Ivy Satterwhite
Desiray Schmitt
Jessica Tilson
Kassie Vinson
Candi Dills
Autumn Houston
Emily Shuler
Olivia Dendy
Emily Dorsey
Students must have 3 merits in order to attend merit parties. The next will be held at the end of the second grading period.

Science Update for 11-6-09

2009-11-06T14:33:00.001-05:00

8th grade: 15-2 WS and pg. 449 (1-5)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: 16-3 WS

6th and 7th grade: chapter tests on Tuesday, November 10
8th grade: chapter test on Friday, November 13

Friday Social Studies Update

2009-11-06T14:10:00.002-05:00

8th Grade-have reached the start of the Civil War.

7th Grade-We completed a reading about Saudi Arbia and answered some questions about it.

6th Grade-Students were to finish the reading we started in class about the Incan Empire. Most finished in class.

Boys Basketball Schedule for Practice Next Week

2009-11-06T10:10:00.000-05:00

Monday, November 9, 2009- finish at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2009-Summit Game at home, Girls game at 4 PM. Boys will begin prepping at 3 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2009- No School, No Practice
Thursday November 12, 2009- finish at 6:30 PM
Friday, November 13, 2009- finish at 6:30 PM

Thursday Social Studies Update

2009-11-05T23:19:00.003-05:00

6th Grade took a few notes about the Incan Empire. This was a follow up to the prior day's notes. We had a very challenging reading with some vocabulary words about the Incan Empire. Both classes told me they liked the reading, and I was glad to see the students making a good effort at such a tough reading.

8th Grade saw a film on Andrew Jackson and we talked about the removal of Native American Indians from the southern states in the Antebellum Period. Then we did a short reading and discussion.

7th Grade completed a problem solving activity and we discussed the importance of oil in the Saudi region.

Science Update for 11-5-09

2009-11-05T14:49:00.001-05:00

8th grade: 15-1 WS and pg. 44 (1-5)
7th grade: nothing assigned - finish graphs in class on friday
6th grade: 16-2 WS

Math - Wed -11/4

2009-11-04T15:08:00.002-05:00

6th & 7th grade have their Chpt 4 test tomorrow. They have a study guide and should be able to work every problem in the guide plus know the 10 vocabulary words.

***6th grade will have a caculator active and a caculator inactive part on their test!!!!!

8th grade test has been moved to next week (Probably Tuesday). We will be spending a few days on Dilations and then review the Chapter for the test.

Science Update for 11-4-09

2009-11-04T14:39:00.000-05:00

8th grade: finish ch 15 note-taking worksheets
7th grade: study --- quiz tomorrow on metric unit conversions
6th grade: 16-1 WS

Wednesday Social Studies Update

2009-11-04T10:41:00.004-05:00

7th Grade we completed readings ending on text page 217, then we did the section questions found on page 217, If students did not finish those in class (and most did) they were to complete that tonight. We also did another practice map of the Arabian peninsula. There were a small number of overhead notes today.

6th Grade 21 vocabulary words were assigned from pages 134 and 144. We saw a video on the Incan Empire and had a follow up discussion. After this, we read from the text book. The vocabulary should be completed for homework.

8th Grade Read and discussed with groups of five Chapter 5, Theme 2- pages 170 through 181. When this was done, there was a short worksheet for entire Chapter 5, theme 2 lesson. We started an essay on the trail of tears.

Science Update for 11-3-09

2009-11-03T14:14:00.001-05:00

8th grade: finish chapter 15 note-taking worksheet (due Thursday)
7th grade: 2-2 WS --- quiz tomorrow on metric unit (moving decimals/measurements)
6th grade: nothing ---

Math - Tues. Nov 3

2009-11-03T12:08:00.002-05:00

6th - Started the Study Guide in class. Complete for Homework. Pgs. 166-168 #1-53 all.

7th - Study Guide pgs. 186 - 188 #1-66 all.

8th - talked about Indirect Measurement. Worked on packet .Homework if not completed in class.

Science Update for 11-2-09

2009-11-02T14:13:00.001-05:00

8th grade: chapter 14 test tomorrow
7th grade: 2-1 WS
6th grade: chapter 15 test tomorrow

Math - Nov. 2

2009-11-02T12:00:00.002-05:00

6th grade - we worked on Perimeter and Circumference. Homework - if not completed in class - page 163, #5 - 21, and Skills book lesson 4-6. Test on Chpt 4 on Thursday.

7th grade - we are still talking about Slope. Homework - if not completed in class - page 184, #7 - 16, and Skills book lesson 4-7. Test on Chpt 4 on Thursday.

8th grade - We are working on Scale Drawings and Models. Homework - if not completed in class - 2 handouts and page 186 #5 - 13. Test on Chpt 4 on Thursday.

The Fall Ball

2009-11-02T11:53:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Fall Ball such a success! A special Thank You to Mr. Murphy for providing our music and to Mrs. Schuler for letting us use the Community Center. We had so much food and drinks - thank you all for contributing. (We definitely do not need any water for our next dance!) The SGA will be donating the extra sodas and chips to our first Merit Party. The kids looked so nice and EVERYONE seemed to have a great time. Thanks again - I couldn't have done it without all of your help!
Ms. T.

Monday Social Studies Update

2009-11-02T10:47:00.003-05:00

This week all classes are starting material for test #6.

In 7th Grade we watched a very short film about Saudi Arabia and started talking about why that nation is so important to the US economy. We read the section out loud in pairs and then started a very good discussion with some notes.

8th Grade read in groups and we talked about changes in the state in the the Antebellum period.

6th Grade concluded some notes and discussed their test, which will be tomorrow. For the final time, we completed a practice map of the nations of South America. Homework: Students wrote a half page summary of the Colombian Exchange reading found on page 123.

Science Update for 10-30-09

2009-10-30T14:31:00.003-04:00

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

2009-10-30T10:59:00.005-04:00

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

2009-10-29T12:05:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-28T12:45:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-28T12:43:00.001-04:00

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

2009-10-27T14:32:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-26T13:34:00.000-04:00

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

2009-10-26T13:08:00.001-04:00

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

Social Studies Learning Lab

2009-10-26T10:19:00.000-04:00

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

2009-10-26T08:10:00.000-04:00

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

2009-10-23T14:50:00.000-04:00

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

Social Studies Update for Friday

2009-10-23T11:30:00.005-04:00

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

2009-10-23T08:58:00.001-04:00

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

Science Update for 10-22-09

2009-10-22T14:02:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-21T23:55:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-21T15:22:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-21T14:53:00.001-04:00

NOTHING assigned for any class!

7th grade: hurricane project due friday!

Computer Assignment for Wednesday

2009-10-21T07:14:00.003-04:00

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

2009-10-20T15:48:00.005-04:00

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

2009-10-20T15:10:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-20T14:59:00.003-04:00

All classes: 1st 9 week assessment tomorrow

Science

2009-10-20T14:59:00.001-04:00

Math Update - Mon 10/19

2009-10-19T15:15:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-19T14:47:00.003-04:00

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

2009-10-19T14:46:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-16T11:28:00.001-04:00

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

Social Studies Update for Friday

2009-10-16T11:00:00.000-04:00

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

Science Update for 10-15-09

2009-10-15T14:46:00.002-04:00

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

2009-10-15T10:05:00.001-04:00

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

2009-10-15T07:39:00.002-04:00

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