news and notes 2/28/07

This week :
2/28 Reading Buddies
3/1 Drama and Music during 5º and 6º, Drama performance 7º Parents are welcome to attend.


Homework
Writing: Write 15 minutes 3 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:

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

For Wednesday, SL 5.4, SMJ 174-178
For Thursday, PS and estimation due

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Pages 95-98, due Friday 3/2.

Spanish: * Write 9 sentences, due Friday 3/2.

Science:

Tech:

Other: Drama, continue bringing in costume and props, due 3/1.
*Book orders, due 4/1.

Notes

I'm excited by the work that I've seen 6S doing on the Greek Museum Project. Let's continue the focused and concentrated work.

Joke of the Day

Q. What did the snail say when he hitched a ride on the turtle?
A. Wheeeee!!!!!

Hot Chocolate

Stephen is responsible for Hot Chocolate 3/8/07.

news and notes 2/28/07

This week :
2/28 Reading Buddies
3/1 Drama and Music during 5º and 6º, Drama performance 7º Parents are welcome to attend.


Homework
Writing: Write 15 minutes 3 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:

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

For Wednesday, SL 5.4, SMJ 174-178
For Thursday, PS and estimation due

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Pages 95-98, due Friday 3/2.

Spanish: * Write 9 sentences, due Friday 3/2.

Science:

Tech:

Other: Drama, continue bringing in costume and props, due 3/1.
*Book orders, due 4/1.

Notes

I'm excited by the work that I've seen 6S doing on the Greek Museum Project. Let's continue the focused and concentrated work.

Joke of the Day

Q. What did the snail say when he hitched a ride on the turtle?
A. Wheeeee!!!!!

Hot Chocolate

Stephen is responsible for Hot Chocolate 3/8/07.

news and notes 2/27/07

This week :
2/28 Reading Buddies
3/1 Drama and Music during 5º and 6º, Drama performance 7º Parents are welcome to attend.


Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* This week we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday.

Literature:

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 Wednesday, SL 5.4, SMJ 174-178
For Thursday, PS and estimation due

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Write 10 new sentences with the prepositions, due 2/28.

Spanish: *Study -ar, dar and estar and write sentences, due 2/28.

Science: ?

Tech: ?

Other:
Drama, continue bringing in costume and props, due 3/1.
Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

6S will be performing at Thursday's assembly. Amy has told me that she loves 6S's energy and enthusiasm for performance. It's too bad that the class has to perform so soon, but they do have the ability to do some great work!! I'm really looking forward to seeing 6S show it's stuff.

On a completely different note, during the break I drove down to Los Angeles on the 5. While driving I listened to an audio tour of the area, which focused on environmental causes and pollution on the 5, as well as the history of farming and development in the area. You can download the tour at www.invisible5.org. It is a fabulous piece of journalism and a call to activism.

Joke of the Day

A gentleman entered a busy florist shop that displayed a large sign that read “Say It with Flowers.”
“Wrap up one rose” he told the florist.
“Only one?” the florist asked.
“Just one,” the customer replied
“I’m a man of few words.”

Hot Chocolate

Jennie is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/28/07.

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news and notes 2/26/07 :: Welcome Back!

This week :
2/28 Reading Buddies
3/1 Drama and Music during 5º and 6º, Drama performance 7º Parents are welcome to attend.


Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* This week we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday.

* Find five words in your reading for which you'd like to find the etymology.

Literature:

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 Wednesday, SL 5.4, SMJ 174-178

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Write 10 new sentences with the prepositions, due 2/28.

Spanish: *Study -ar, dar and estar and write sentences, due 2/28.

Science:

Tech:

Other:
Drama, bring costume and props, due 2/27.
Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

It was great to see 6S back in class today. We find out about each others' breaks by playing 2 truths and a lie. Our ski racer (Stephen) did not make it to the Junior Olympics, but he did place first in his division. Jenni won her Balladium championship, while Angela unfortunately lost. And Shannon started her own fan club, although it seems extremely hard to become a member.

Students will he working independently on their Ancient Greek projects for the next 23 days. We'll have at least on class period of work a day, but they should continue to work each night at home.

Joke of the Day

How many cups of coffee will this hold?” the man asked as he placed a large thermos on the lunchroom counter.
“Six cups,” advised the waitress.
“Fine,” replied the man. “Give me two cups regular, two cups black, and two with extra cream


Hot Chocolate

Jennie is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/28/07.

news and notes 2/15/07

This week :
2/13 Rick or Mike will come to us 2º to talk about Peer Mediation, Assembly instead of Electives √
2/14 Valentine's Day Brunch and Reading Buddies during 3º and 4º√
2/15 Admissions Activity Day, Drama and Music during 5º and 6º√
2/16 Electives instead of Assembly. Break begins at the end of the day.

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For the next two weeks we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday.

Literature:

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.

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.
Project Plan, due Friday 2/16.

Grammar:

French:

Spanish: *Make a quiz, due 2/16.

Science: * Sections 1, 2 and 3.

Tech:

Other:
* Drama, bring costume and props, due 2/27.
Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

Today was the last of the admissions day. I know that 6S had a great time today. I'm also glad that most of you took advantage of the silent study time you had at the end of the day.

Joke of the Day

Before a burglary trial, the judge explained to the defendant, “You can let me try your case, or you can choose to have a jury of your peers.”
The man thought for a moment. “What are peers?” he asked.
“They’re people just like you – your equals.”
“Forget it,” retorted the defendant. “I don’t want to be tried by a bunch of thieves.”


Hot Chocolate

Jennie is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/28/07.

news and notes 2/14/07

This week :
2/13 Rick or Mike will come to us 2º to talk about Peer Mediation, Assembly instead of Electives √
2/14 Valentine's Day Brunch and Reading Buddies during 3º and 4º√
2/15 Admissions Activity Day, Drama and Music during 5º and 6º
2/16 Electives instead of Assembly. Break begins at the end of the day.

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For the next two weeks we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday.

Literature:

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 Thursday, SMJ 167-169, SL 5.2 and Fractions Test Part 2 (notes ok).

Humanities: Project on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.
Project Plan, due Friday 2/16.

Grammar:

French: * Study pages 96-97, due Wednesday 2/14

Spanish: *Make quiz (one copy), due Wednesday 2/14.

Science: * Sections 1, 2 and 3.

Tech:

Other: Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

Happy Valentine's Day. I will be reading and grading your research binders over the next two days. You will definitely get them back on Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing the work that you've done. Remember, to continue your work on parts 2 (Character) and 4 (Display) of the project.

Joke of the Day

A mushroom walks into a bar; the bartender says to him, "sorry, we don’t serve your kind here!" The mushroom replies, "WHY? I'm a fun-gi" (fun-guy)

Hot Chocolate

Jennie is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/28/07.

news and notes 2/13/07

This week :
2/13 Rick or Mike will come to us 2º to talk about Peer Mediation, Assembly instead of Electives √
2/14 Valentine's Day Brunch and Reading Buddies during 3º and 4º
2/15 Admissions Activity Day, Drama and Music during 5º and 6º
2/16 Electives instead of Assembly. Break begins at the end of the day.

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For the next two weeks we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday.

Literature:

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 Wenesday, SMJ 167, #1-3.

Humanities: Research on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.
* Research binder, due Wednesday 2/14.
* Project Plan, due Friday 2/16.

Grammar:

French: * Study pages 96-97, due Wednesday 2/14

Spanish: *Make quiz (one copy), due Wednesday 2/14.

Science: * Sections 1, 2 and 3.

Tech:

Other: *Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

Tomorrow is a big day. Valentine's Day, your research binders are due and we'll be watching Let's Get Real. I'm looking forward to beginning some tough conversations, but I'm also glad we'll be able to celebrate being a community tomorrow. Have a good night.

Joke of the Day

When you call a dog, they usually come to you.
When you call a cat; they take a message.

Hot Chocolate

Xan is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/14/07.

news and notes 2/12/07

This week :
2/13 Rick or Mike will come to us 2º to talk about Peer Mediation, Assembly instead of Electives
2/14 Valentine's Day Brunch and Reading Buddies during 3º and 4º
2/8 Admissions Activity Day, Drama and Music during 5º and 6º
2/9 Electives instead of Assembly

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For the next two weeks we will have Reading Buddies on Wednesday

Literature:

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 Tuesday, SL 5.1, SMJ 166-166.

Humanities: Research on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.
* Research binder, due Wednesday 2/14.
* Project Plan, due Friday 2/16.

Grammar:

French: Find 20 new words in "Moi, J'aime skier" and translate, due Monday 2/6.

Spanish: Hoja, due Wednesday 2/14.

Science: Sections 1, 2 and 3.

Tech:

Other: *Book orders, due 3/1.

Notes

Students, you have a 2 more days to work on your the research for the Ancient Greek Project. After that, the fun stuff starts - creating your character, writing about their lives, creating museum displays. I am excited to see the final products. I've been learning a lot along with you.

I'm also excited that we will be talking more bullying and teasing. Middle school is one of the hardest times in life when it comes to bullying and teasing. I hope that you'll be able to learn some tools to continue to be caring and empathetic people.


Joke of the Day

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.
"But officer." the man began, "I can explain,".
"Just be quiet," snapped the officer. "I'm going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back..."
"But officer, I just wanted to say...."
"And I said to keep quiet! You're going to jail!"
A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, "Lucky for you that the chief is at his daughter's wedding. He'll be in a good mood when he gets back."
"Don't count on it," answered the fellow in the cell. "I'm the groom."

Hot Chocolate

Xan is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/14/07.

news and notes 2/5/07

This week is a very, very, very busy week:
2/5 Sylvia, Jennie and Suzette go to Tapscott @ 2:00 pm √
2/7 Math conference, St. Mary's College
2/8 Admissions Activity Day
2/9 Farm Celebration

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For at least the next 3 weeks we wili only have Reading Buddies on Thursdays, so that you will have lots of class time for research.

Literature:

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 Wednesday, SL 4.11, SMJ 160.

Humanities: Research on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.
**Research on Phase one Extended to Wednesday.**

Grammar:

French: Find 20 new words in "Moi, J'aime skier" and translate, due Monday 2/6.

Spanish:

Science:

Tech: Scan flashdrives @ home, due Tuesday 2/6.

Other: Math conference permission slips.

Notes

This is a crazy busy week. I hope that we all (read: I) am up to the challenge. I'll be asking students to bring some things in for the Farmer Celebration and asking for everyone's cooperation with the sub on Thursday. Be strong.


Joke of the Day

The best part about computers is that they make very fast, specific mistakes.

Hot Chocolate

Xan is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/8/07.

news and notes 2/2/07

Next week is a very, very, very busy week:
2/5 Sylvia, Jennie and Suzette go to Tapscott @ 2:00 pm
2/7 Math conference, St. Mary's College
2/8 Admissions Activity Day
2/9 Farm Celebration

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For at least the next 3 weeks we wili only have Reading Buddies on Thursdays, so that you will have lots of class time for research.

Literature:

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 Friday, SL 4.10, late homework.

Humanities: Research on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Find 20 new words in "Moi, J'aime skier" and translate, due Monday 2/6.

Spanish:

Science:

Tech: Scan flashdrives @ home, due Tuesday 2/6.

Other: Math conference permission slips.

Notes

There's still a lot research to do. Monday is the day your Phase I research should be complete. Work during the weekend, but take lots of breaks. You brain doesn't function very well doing the same thing for more than 30 minutes at a time.


Joke of the Day

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Alex
Alex who?
Alexplain later, now let me in.

Hot Chocolate

Xan is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/8/07.

news and notes 2/1/07

Next week is a very, very, very busy week:
2/5 Sylvia, Jennie and Suzette go to Tapscott @ 2:00 pm
2/7 Math conference, St. Mary's College
2/8 Admissions Activity Day
2/9 Farm Celebration

Homework

Writing:

Write 15 minutes 3 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.

* For at least the next 3 weeks we wili only have Reading Buddies on Thursdays, so that you will have lots of class time for research.

Literature:

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 Friday, SMJ to pg 153-155, 157#1 and 2.

Humanities: Research on life in Ancient Greece, 15 minutes every weeknight.

Grammar:

French: * Find 20 new words in "Moi, J'aime skier" and translate, due Friday 2/2.

Spanish: * Finish Worksheet, due Friday 2/2.

Science:

Tech: * Scan flashdrives @ home, due Tuesday 2/6.

Other: Math conference permission slips, due Thursday 2/1.

Notes

RESEARCH!!!!


Joke of the Day

What do you call a sea gull that flies over a bay.

A bay gull (bagel, get it!!)

(Courtesy of Sylvia)

Hot Chocolate

Xan is responsible for Hot Chocolate 2/8/07.