news and notes 3/25/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities:
You finished!!!

Math:
Homework varies. Please make sure that you've written your homework down in class.

World Languages: Not on the board

Other:
Permission slip, due 3/28/08

Notes:

Have a restful night, tomorrow is a big day.

Joke:

TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.

news and notes 3/24/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities:
You finished!!!

Math:
Homework varies. Please make sure that you've written your homework down in class.

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

Wow, you guys have done great work on your projects. I'm really proud of your effort and determination. You have all also shown a commitment to making our classroom into the best museum ever.

Joke:

A man who had come out of a complicated abdominal surgery was complaining of having a bump on his head and a terrible headache. The nurse, fearing that the man might be suffering from some post operative shock, spoke to the surgeon about it. The doctor assured the nurse, “don’t worry about a thing. He really does have a bump on his head. About halfway into the operation we ran out of anesthetic.”

news and notes 3/21/08

Notes:

Hi everyone,
Your projects are due on Monday. Having seen the work that you've done over the past weeks and especially in the last few days, I have every confidence that your completed projects will reflect hard work and deep knowledge. I've been really moved by your commitment to learning and creativity. It's been so great to see you develop as students. You have grown up a lot in the past month! Work hard this weekend, and enjoy the fruits of your labor next week.

See you Monday,
Suzette

news and neotes 3/19/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities:
Work 30 minutes a night

Math:
SMJ 190-191, due tomorrow.
Math test, Friday

Science:
Nutrition Menu due this week.

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

4 days left until your projects are due! Wow! You guys are doing great work.

Joke:

Q: How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: We don't know. They're still arguing about it.

Hot Choco:
Danny 3/20/08

news and notes 3/18/08

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities:
Work 30 minutes a night

Math:
Math test, Friday

Science:
Nutrition Menu due this week.

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

7 days left until your projects are due! Wow! You guys are doing great work.

Joke:

What is a reddish-purple vegetable that is all worn out?

A beat beet.

Hot Choco:
Danny 3/20/08

news and notes 3/12/08

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities: Work 30 minutes a night
Map due 3/13
Visual display and hands-on worksheets 3/14

Math: Quiz tomorrow
Finish to page 191
Finish math packet

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

12 days left!

Joke:

Did you hear what happened to the optometrist?

He fell into his lens grinder and made a spectacle of himself.

Hot Choco:
Sophia S. 3/13/08

news and notes 3/11/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities: Work 30 minutes a night
Map due 3/13
Visual display and hands-on worksheets 3/14

Math: Not on the board

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

I've changed the due date for the final project. Instead of the 21st, please have your projects completed by the 24th. That way you'll have one more weekend to work on it.

As I was reading CAPS yesterday and today, I thought about how much work went into each one. I thought also about how much your brains are growing and stretching and being challenged by the work. I'm excited that you all are learning so much not just about a civilization, but also about yourselves as learners and scholars.

Joke:

There were these two boys, Chris and Joe, who boasted about their fathers’ achievements. One day,
Chris told Joe,"Do you know about the Suez Canal"
Joe,"Ya"
Chris, “My father dug it"
Joe, “That’s nothing! Do you know about the Dead Sea”?
Chris,"Ya"
Joe, “My Father Killed It!!"

Hot Choco:
Sophia S. 3/13/08

news and notes 3/11/2008

news and notes 3/10/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities: Work 30 minutes a night
Map due 3/13
Visual display and hands-on worksheets 3/14

Math: Not on the board

Science: Study for quiz on nutrition.

World Languages: Not on the board

Notes:

Today we enjoyed a break from our research projects. Tomorrow we'll be back at work in class! Hurra.

By the way, there are 12 days left until your projects are due.

Joke:

One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the
dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several
strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of
your hairs white, Mom?" Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said,
"Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"

Hot Choco:
Sophia S. 3/13/08

news and notes 3/6/08

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities: Work 30 minutes a night
1st drafts of CAPS due 3/10
Map due 3/13
Visual display and hands-on worksheets 3/14

Math: SMJ 187

Science: Study for quiz on nutrition.

Notes:

Great work in class!! I'm looking forward to reading your CAPS on Monday. Many of you have already given me a couple to read. I've been pleased by how you've combined your knowledge of your ancient civilization with the imagined life of your character. Keep up the good work.

Joke:

Little Johnny was at football practice one day and the coach said
"Who here thinks they can jump higher than the goal posts"
Immediately little Johnny said, "Ooh me sir me"
The coach then said, "But Johnny you are the worst in the team!"
Then Johnny said, "I know, but goalposts can’t jump!"

3/5/2008

Homework:

Reading Buddies: 20 minutes 4 nights a week + entries in reading log everytime + post-it notes. Use Reading Log 2.0

Humanities:
1st drafts of CAPS due 3/10
Map due 3/13

Math: SMJ 187


Notes:

I'll be out during the second half of tomorrow to learn about podcasting. Anton will be around during reading buddies!

Joke:

A brilliant young boy was applying for a job with the railways. The interviewer asked him: "Do you know how to use the equipment?" "Yes", the boy replied. "Then what would you do if you realized that 2 trains, one from this station and one from the next were going to crash because they were on the same track?" The young applicant thought and replied "I'd press the button to change the points without hesitation." "What if the button was frozen and wouldn't work?" "I'd run outside and pull the lever to change the points manually" "And if the lever was broken?" "I'd get on the phone to the next station and tell them to change the points," he replied. "And if the phone was broken and needed an electrician to fix it?" The boy thought about that one. "I'd run into town and get my uncle" "Is your uncle an electrician?" "No, but he's never seen a train crash before!"