news and notes 12/8/06

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 Minutes 5 nights a week.

Reading Buddies:

Read 15 minutes 5 nights a week.

Bring Reading Buddies books and be prepared for Reading Buddies meetings and discussions every Tuesday and Thursday.

Literature: Write your literature response for Esperanza Rising. Remember your response should include an introduction, body and conclusion. Use the book as your best resource for information, due Wednesday 12/13.

Math:

5 minutes of math facts practice daily.
Estimation, due every Thursday.
Stumper (optional), due whenever you get unstumped.
Problem Solving, due every other Monday.

for Monday, SMJ to page 107.

Humanities: * Ancient Civilizations paragraphs, due Monday 12/18. We will work on these in class next Wednesday and Thursday.

Grammar:

French:

Spanish: Begin writing text for presentation.

Science: Nutrition test, independent study and study guide, due Monday 12/11. Check project schedule.


Tech:

Other:

Notes

Next week is Spirit Week!! Monday -Shades' Day, Tuesday - PJ Day, Wednesday - Wacky Tacky Day, Thursday - Hawaiian Day, Friday - Western Day.

Please remember to sign up for the Talent Show by next Friday.

Joke of the Day

Patient: Doctor, doctor I have only 58 seconds to live!!!!!!
Doctor: I’ll be with you in a minute.