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6th Grade English/Social Studies Assignments

Instructor
Mrs. Sheila Doan
Term
2015-2016 School Year
Department
English
Description
Welcome to our Classes/Homework page. This is where you will find information about our classes, including announcements and homework updates.
 
If you would like to get a head start on putting together your supplies, please take note of the supplies list shown below. These are the supplies that will be needed each day in English and Social Studies.
 
2015-2016 School Supplies List
 

- one organized 2-3 inch 3-ring binder (avoid large “trapper keepers”) with at least six dividers and inside inserts/pockets for homework (if the binder has no pockets, please have an organized system for quick homework storage and retrieval, such as dedicated homework folders)

- transparent sheet protectors

- pencil case

- college ruled filler paper (8.5” x 11”)

- one composition book with at least 100 pages, college ruled

- red ballpoint pens

- highlighters – blue, yellow, green, pink

- #2 wooden pencils (no mechanical pencils)

- Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Fine Point markers in black or blue (2)

- self-contained hand-held pencil sharpener

- 3-5 ultra fine point black sharpies

- glue sticks (2)

- scissors

- Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) book

Please keep needed daily supplies in the pencil case and binder. Extra supplies can be kept at home or in your locker for project use and replenishing as needed.

The following optional supplies for classroom use would be greatly appreciated if you are able to help:

- Kleenex

- Baby wipes

- Clorox wipes

 

 

 

 
 

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Due:

Assignment

We had a great class party today!
Thank you to all who contributed to our buffet in some way.
It was delicious, and a great way to celebrate the end
of the year with our classroom community.
 
Tomorrow is Spirit Day!
For my Homeroom students: Spirit Day t-shirts will be passed out
  in the morning. If you are wearing anything special 
for our Spirit Day Dance, just wear it to school, and
then you can get your t-shirt afterwards (before we start
moving around to the different activities). Remember that
lunch will be provided and dismissal will be at 12:30.
 
Lockers should be cleaned out by now. Students will not need
any materials at school, except pens for signing yearbooks on Thursday.
 
Please keep an eye out for anything
that belongs to Room 309 - books from my classroom library,
colored pencils, highlighters, sharpies, etc. I would
love to retrieve missing items! Students get a Jolly Rancher
for every item they are able to round up.
 
Homework: If not already turned in, the Rome packet and
parent signature for the  "Summer Suggestions"
letter should be turned in as soon as possible.
 
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!!!
Yearbooks Distributed
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 
It's been a wonderful year!
Have a relaxing and restorative summer,
and best wishes for 7th grade!
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork:
  • "Ancient Rome" packet - reading and discussion
  • Video - Ancient Civilizations, "Daily Life in Ancient Rome"
  • Video - History Channel, "The Story of All of Us, Mankind"
Homework: Rome packet due Tuesday
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Portfolios
  • "Summer Suggestions" letter
Homework: "Summer Suggestions" letter needs a parent signature (due Tuesday)
 
Please Note
...students are bringing home a letter with "Summer Suggestions" and
other end-of-year information. If parents could sign the bottom and return the slip, then I will know you received it! I will also post the
letter as an attachment on my Teacher Web Page.
...our class party will be on Tuesday! Students have signed up
for items they would like to contribute. Tuesday comes after
the long weekend, so make a note to remember!
...students are bringing home their portfolios today
showcasing all their hard work. If not taken today, students
should make arrangements to pick them up Tuesday.
...students should try to have their lockers cleaned out
by Tuesday. For my class, they will not need any workbooks
or supplies next week.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  Class Party!
Tuesday (5/31):  Special Schedule - ASB Elections
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!!!
Yearbooks Distributed
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 
It's been a wonderful year!
Have a relaxing and restorative summer,
and best wishes for 7th grade!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Ancient Civilizations DVD - The Roman Empire
  • "Ancient Rome" packet
Homework: none (bring Rome packet to class tomorrow)
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Benchmark Skills #5/"Water" Test
Homework:
  • Nonfiction Book Report
  • Bring in nonfiction library books as needed
Please Note
...our class party will be on Tuesday! Today students signed up
for items they would like to contribute. Tuesday comes after
the long weekend, so make a note to remember!
...tomorrow students will bring home their portfolios
showcasing all their hard work!
...Homeroom - we will begin to clean out our lockers
tomorrow. Please bring a bag to hold everything.
Also, bring fabric paints if you can (for the Spirit Day t-shirts).
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (5/27): Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  Class Party!
Tuesday (5/31):  Special Schedule - ASB Elections
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!!!
Yearbooks Distributed
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:  Ch. 29/31 Test
 
Homework: none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Benchmark #5 Skills Review - p. 108
  • "Water" green packet - p. 30
  • "Water" p. 29/Reader's Notebook p. 61
  • Video excerpt from "The Miracle Worker"
Homework:
  • Benchmarks #5 Skills Review packet - p. 109
  • Review the Benchmark #5 Skills packet for test tomorrow (check off each skill as it is reviewed and mastered) and be prepared to turn the packet in
  • "Water" green packet - p. 32-33 (#1, 4, 7)
  • IXL - HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due tomorrow
  • Nonfiction book report due Friday (use the salmon-colored sheet with directions!)
Please Note
...students are bringing home a note about our class party on
Tuesday, May 31st. Unfortunately, our party date may have to be moved due to a schedule change that effects next Tuesday. It may need to take place this Friday!
I will keep you posted. If the party is on Friday,
I can bring donuts and we can just wing it.
...the English literature and Social Studies text books should be
brought to school tomorrow to be turned in.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26):  IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Review activities for Ch. 29/31
  • "Conquerors - Alexander the Great" video
Homework:
  • Online review assignment for Ch. 29/31 with parent signature
  • Be ready to turn in Ch. 31 notes
  • Review for Ch. 29/31 Test tomorrow
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Benchmarks Skills # 5 Review - p. 104, 110
  • "Water" green packet - p. 28
  • "Water" in Reader's Notebook - p. 159-160
  • Video - "Helen Keller Speaks Out"
Homework:
  • Benchmark Skills #5 Review - p. 105, 111
  • IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 - due Thursday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - due Friday
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26):  IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 31=The Legacy of Ancient Greece, class activity with placards and stations - all sections now complete
 
Homework:
  • Review for Chapter 29/31 test on Wednesday
  • Chapter 29/31 Quizlet online review with parent signature - due Wednesday
  • Chapter 31 notes - proofread (to be turned in on Wednesday)
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Benchmark Skills #5 packet - p. 112 on Prefixes ir- and sup- and Suffixes -ity and -ance
  • ""Water" by Helen Keller - green packet p. 12, Reader's Notebook p. 157-159
Homework:
  • Benchmarks Skills # 5 Review (blue packet) - p. 102, 103, 106, 107, 113
  • "Water" green packet - p. 23-24
Please Note:
....students are bringing home an "End-of-the-School-Year Important Dates to Remember" flyer that should be signed by a parent. Lots going on!
...last week students brought home an additional form that needs to be filled out for Catalina from Mountain & Sea Adventures. All Catalina forms are due June 2nd.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (5/24):  FINALS: P.E. and Electives
Tuesday (5/24):  Pages 1-2 of Nonfiction Book Report due (to be checked)
 Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26):  IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Chapter 31 Activity
 
Homework: Ch. 29/31 Test on Wednesday
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Benchmarks Skills #5 Review p. 102, 106
  • WW14 Test
Homework:
  • Benchmarks Skills Review #5 - p. 102, 103, 106, 107
  • Nonfiction Book Report - p. 1-2 due Tuesday, p. 3-4 due Friday
  • IXL - HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 - due Thursday, May 26
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (5/24):  FINALS: P.E. and Electives
Tuesday (5/24):  Pages 1-2 of Nonfiction Book Report due (to be checked)
 Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26):  IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Chapter 31=The Legacy of Ancient Greece, activity with reading of sections in online text and notes
 
Homework: finish notes for sections covered in class as needed
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • WW14 A-D corrected
  • Benchmarks Skills Revew #5 - p. 114, 116, 118 (Per. 4  only)
Homework:
  • Review for WW 14 test (will include spelling, grammar, writing)
  • Benchmarks Skills Review #5 - p. 115, 117, 119
  • Nonfiction Book Report - p. 1-2 due Tuesday, p. 3-4 due Friday
  • IXL - HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 - due Thursday, May 26
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (5/20): WW14 Test
Friday (5/20):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (5/24):  FINALS: P.E. and Electives
Tuesday (5/24):  Pages 1-2 of Nonfiction Book Report due (to be checked)
 Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26):  IXL HH.1, HH.2, II.1, II.2 due
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 31=The Legacy of Ancient Greece, Preview Activity notes, Introduction and Section 2 in online text with notes
 
Homework: none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Introduction of Nonfiction Book Report
  • Figurative Language Quiz
Homework:
  • WW14 A-D and E (typed) due tomorrow
  • Nonfiction Book Report - pages 1-2 due on 5/24, pages 3-4 due on 5/27 (students should review the salmon-colored sheet with directions before completing each page)
PLEASE REMEMBER
.... to return Catalina paperwork to the school office.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (5/19): WW14 A-D and E (typed) due
Friday (5/20): WW14 Test
Friday (5/20):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (5/24):  FINALS: P.E. and Electives
Tuesday (5/24):  Pages 1-2 of Nonfiction Book Report due (to be checked)
 Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
Thursday (5/26): Textbook Turn-In - students should bring their Ancient Civilizations Social Studies text and their Literature text
to school to turn in on this day (not before)
Thursday (5/26):  All Q4 Make-Up Work must be turned in by this date!
Friday (5/27): Pages 3-4 of Nonfiction Book Report due -
entire report should be turned in on this date (if a student is missing school
on Friday, they must turn the report in before they leave)
Monday (5/30):  Happy Memorial Day! (no school)
Tuesday (5/31):  ASB Elections/Clean-Out Lockers/Class Party
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Wednesday (6/1):  Spirit Day! (Lunch Provided)
(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Thursday (6/2):  Last Day of School!
(Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal)
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 29, Sections 5-8 with accompanying notes
 
Homework: none
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Figurative Language - Onomatopoeia in English Journal,      p. 81 and 85 in packet
 
Homework:
  • The entire Figurative Language packet should be complete, except p. 91-92. Pages 81, 82, and 86 are homework for tonight.
  • Study for the Figurative Language Quiz
  • WW14 A-D and E due Thursday
  • Nonfiction Book Report  -reading should be complete and students should bring the book to class
Please Note
...the deadline for Scholastic Book Orders has been pushed back until tomorrow.
For online orders, our class code is LB99V.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.
Wednesday (5/18):  Inflatable Day (date change)
Wednesday (5/18): Figurative Language Quiz
Thursday (5/19): WW14 A-D and E (typed) due
Friday (5/20): WW14 Test
 Wednesday (5/25):  Social Studies Ch. 29/31 Test
Thursday (5/26):  English Benchmark Skills #5 Test
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 29=The Golden Age of Athens, Preview Activity, Sections 2-4 in online text and note-taking packet
 
Homework: Finish notes for any sections begun in class, especially Section 4. Proofread for complete sentences and detailed answers.
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • WW14 - Introduction of vocabulary
  • Figurative Language - Allusion in English Journal
Homework:
  • Figurative Language packet - through p. 76
  • WW14 A-D and E (typed) - due Thursday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - complete reading by Wednesday and bring book to class
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.
Wednesday (5/18):  Inflatable Day (date change)
Wednesday (5/18): Figurative Language Quiz
Thursday (5/19): WW14 A-D and E (typed) due
Friday (5/20): WW14 Test
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Chapter 28=Fighting the Persian Wars, discussion and reading of the chapter ("chapter in a day").
 
Homework: none (there are some interesting videos posted below on the Battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis for your reference)
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Figurative Language green packet - p. 57 (#1-10), p. 59 (#1-10), p. 65, p. 67 (#1-10), p. 71
  • Alliteration - page in English Journal, p. 75 in packet
Homework:
  • Figurative Language packet through p. 76 should be completed by Tuesday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - reading should be completed by Wednesday
  • WW14 will be assigned next week
Please Note
...the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year are due by Monday, May 16th. Our class code for online orders is LB99V. Thanks for your support!
...this week students brought home information about the 7th Grade
Outdoor Education Field Trip to Catalina Island, Sept. 12-16th.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.
Wednesday (5/18):  Inflatable Day (date change)
Wednesday (5/18): Figurative Language Quiz
Thursday (5/19): WW14 A-D and E (typed) due
Friday (5/20): WW14 Test

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Homework:  Chapter 27 Open-Book Test (Compare/Contrast Athens and Sparta)
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Figurative Language (hyperbole, personification, idiom) in English Journal
 
Homework:
  • IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 - due Friday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - continue reading book (reading should be complete by May 18)
Please Note
...students are bringing home the last Scholastic Book Order of the year. Please submit orders, if interested, by Monday, May 16th. Our class code for
online orders is LB99V. Thanks for your support!
...this week students brought home information about the 7th Grade
Outdoor Education Field Trip to Catalina Island, Sept. 12-16th.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (5/12):  Pop Concert (7:00 p.m.)
Huntington Auditorium
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13):  Social Studies Ch. 27 Open-Book Test/Processing Activity due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.
Wednesday (5/18):  Inflatable Day (date change)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Chapter 27, Sections 6 and 10 (Treatment of Women and Slaves in Athens and Sparta)
  • Introduction of Open-Book Test/Processing Activity
Homework: Chapter 27 Open-Book Test - due Friday
 
English
Homework:
  • IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 - due Friday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - continue reading book (reading should be complete by May 18)
Please Note
...students are bringing home the last Scholastic Book Order of the year. Please submit orders, if interested, by Monday, May 16th. Our class code for
online orders is LB99V. Thanks for your support!
...this week students brought home information about the 7th Grade
Outdoor Education Field Trip to Catalina Island, Sept. 12-16th.
 

SBAC Summative Assessment -

Reminders for Thursday, May 12

 

         Please do the following:

  • Bring earbuds or headphones
  • Bring an SSR book
  • Leave all electronic devices at home (or in locker)
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive on time
Thank you!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (5/12):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only
Thursday (5/12):  Pop Concert (7:00 p.m.)
Huntington Auditorium
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13):  Social Studies Ch. 27 Open-Book Test/Processing Activity due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.
Wednesday (5/18):  Inflatable Day (date change)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Did not meet today.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Common Core workbook p. 121-124
  • Test-taking strategies review:
    • Be an active reader.
    • Take your time.
    • Go back to the text to re-read, as needed, before answering.
    • Exclude incorrect answers to narrow down your answer choices.
    • Make sure to address all parts of the prompt. A two-part question needs a two-part answer.
    • ACE - Answer, Cite, Explain.
    • On scratch paper, plan your essay before writing. Think about organization.
    • PROOFREAD every written answer!
Homework:
  • Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due tomorrow
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 124-127
  • IXL - XX.1, XX.2, WW.1, WW.2 - due Friday

 

SBAC Summative Assessment - Reminders

for Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12

 

         Please do the following:

  • Bring earbuds or headphones
  • Bring an SSR book
  • Leave all electronic devices at home (or in locker)
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive on time
Thank you!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/11):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only
Wednesday (5/11):  Nonfiction Book Report -
book choice should be approved by this date.
Thursday (5/12):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only
Thursday (5/12):  Pop Concert (7:00 p.m.)
Huntington Auditorium
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13):  Social Studies Ch. 27 Open-Book Test/Processing Activity due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 27, Sections 5 and 9
 
Homework: none
 
English
Modified schedule for SBAC testing. No meeting today.
 
Homework:
  • IXL XX.1, XX.2, WW.1, WW.2 - due Friday
  • Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due Wednesday

SBAC Summative Assessments

Monday, May 9th – Thursday, May 12th


         Please do the following:

  • Bring earbuds or headphones
  • Bring an SSR book
  • Leave all electronic devices at home (or in locker)
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive on time

Thank you!

 

PLEASE REMEMBER
...students are bringing home information today about the 7th Grade
Outdoor Education Field Trip to Catalina Island, Sept. 12-16th.
.... to give your parents the registration materials that
you received in Homeroom (pink and blue sheets).
You must register for your 7th grade electives by
Friday, May 13th or they will be chosen for you.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (5/10):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only
Wednesday (5/11):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only
Wednesday (5/11):  Nonfiction Book Report -
book choice should be approved by this date.
Thursday (5/12):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only
Thursday (5/12):  Pop Concert (7:00 p.m.)
Huntington Auditorium
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.

 

Due:

Assignment

SBAC Summative Assessments

Monday, May 9th – Thursday, May 12th


         Please do the following:

  • Bring earbuds or headphones
  • Bring an SSR book
  • Leave all electronic devices at home (or in locker)
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive on time

Thank you!

 

 PLEASE REMEMBER
.... to give your parents the registration materials that
you received in Homeroom (pink and blue sheets).
You must register for your 7th grade electives by
Friday, May 13th or they will be chosen for you.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Sunday (5/8):  Happy Mother's Day!
Monday (5/9):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only
Tuesday (5/10):  SBAC Testing (8:00 - 10:50 a.m.)
* You will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only
Wednesday (5/11):  Nonfiction Book Report -
book choice should be approved by this date.
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 27=Life in Two Cities: Athens and Sparta, Sections 2, 3, 7, 4, 8
 
Homework - none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  Common Core Workbook p. 64-72
 
Homework:
  • Common Core Workbook p. 73-76
  • Between now and Monday, students should prepare for SBAC testing by reviewing the Common Core Workbook and their English Journals to go over test-taking strategies that have been covered
  • IXL - WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 - due Friday, May 13
Please Note:
...students need to bring headphones or earbuds to school on
Monday for SBAC testing. For my Homeroom, if students want
to bring headphones in tomorrow, there will be a
basket where they can store them.
...students should come to school fed, rested, and ready
for testing on Monday! 
...2016-2017 Enrollment Surveys are due by Friday, May 6th.
...don't forget to sign up for electives and turn in the blue form by May 13th.
...The English placement letter was due last Friday. If you have not already
done so, please turn it in as soon as possible.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (5/6): Enrollment Survey due
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing

(For our summative SBAC, we will continue to run a modified block schedule from Monday through Thursday of the week of May 9th.)

Monday, May 9th - SBAC ELA/Literacy CAT::Periods 1, 3, 5

Tuesday, May 10th - SBAC ELA/Literacy PT::Periods 2, 4, 6

Wednesday, May 11th - SBAC Math CAT::Periods 1, 3, 5

Thursday, May 12th - SBAC Math PT::Periods 2, 4, 6

Friday, May 13th - SBAC Make-Ups

Wednesday (5/11):  Nonfiction Book Report -
book choice should be approved by this date.
Friday (5/13): IXL WW.1, WW.2, XX.1, XX.2 due
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 25/26 Test
 
Homework: none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Introduction of Nonfiction Book Report
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 146-151, Narrative Writing
  • Google Classroom Assignment - "One of the Best Days I Ever Had"
Homework:
  • Use the Common Core Workbook to review the directions and samples on p. 146-151, then finish "One of the Best Days I Ever Had" in Google Classroom
  • Nonfiction Book Report - the book choice needs to be approved by May 11, reading completed by May 18
Please Note:
...2016-2017 Enrollment Surveys are due by Friday, May 6th.
...don't forget to sign up for electives and turn in the blue form by May 13th.
...The English placement letter was due last Friday. If you have not already
done so, please turn it in as soon as possible.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (5/6): Enrollment Survey due
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing
Wednesday (5/11):  Nonfiction Book Report -
book choice should be approved by this date.
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
Wednesday (5/18): Non-Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school
as you will begin the assignment in class.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 26, Section 5 with notes, and the "Processing" Activity (report card) in the note-taking packet
 
Homework:
  • Complete the "Processing" Activity (report card) in the note-taking packet if not completed in class (will be collected)
  • Review for Chapter 25/26 test tomorrow
  • Ch. 25/26 online review with parent signature for test tomorrow
English
Tuesday Classwork: Common Core Workbook p. 48-51 (Comparing and Contrasting Literature)
 
Homework: Common Core Workbook p. 46-47, 52-53
 
Please Note:
...yesterday students brought home the 2016-2017 Enrollment Survey
to be filled out and returned. It is due on Friday, May 6th.
...don't forget to sign up for electives and turn in the blue form by May 13th.
...The English placement letter was due last Friday. If you have not already
done so, please turn it in as soon as possible.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/4): Social Studies Chapter 25/26 Test
Friday (5/6): Enrollment Survey due
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 26, Sections 3 and 4 - reading in online text and accompanying notes (activity included role-playing an oligarchy and a tyranny)
 
Homework: If the D'Aulaire's Greek Myths book has not yet been returned, students should bring it in tomorrow.
 
English
Monday Classwork: Common Core Workbook p. 41-45
 
Homework: Common Core Workbook p. 92-115 (will be scored).
 
Please Note:
...students are bringing home the 2016-2017 Enrollment Survey
to be filled out and returned. It is due on Friday, May 6th.
...don't forget to sign up for electives and turn in the blue form by May 13th.
...English placement letters were due last Friday. If you have not already done so,
please turn it in as soon as possible.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (5/4): Social Studies Chapter 25/26 Test
Friday (5/6): Enrollment Survey due
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Chapter 26=The Rise of Democracy - Preview Activity in note-taking packet, Sections 1 and 2 in online text with accompanying notes
 
Homework - none
 
English
Friday Classwork: Figurative language activity with song lyrics (Taylor Swift, "Mean") in English Journal
 
Homework: Common Core Workbook Units 7, 8, 9 (p. 92-115) - due Tuesday
 
Please Note:
...thanks for coming by Open House. It was great to see you all!
...don't forget to sign up for electives and turn in the blue form by May 13th.
...English placement letters were due today. If you have not already done so,
please turn it in as soon as possible.
 
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • "Why Study Ancient Greece" in packet, discussion with accompanying questions and notes
  • Video - "Greece - Secrets of the Past"
Homework: none
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Common Core Workbook - Unit 4 Test
  • Started Units 7, 8, 9 (p. 92-115)
Homework:
  • IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4
  • Common Core Workbook p. 92-115 (due Tuesday)
PLEASE REMEMBER
.... to give your parents the registration materials that you
received in Homeroom (pink and blue sheets). Remember to print out the PowerSchool page and bring it to homeroom with the blue form.
Register for your 7th grade electives by May 13th, or they will be chosen for you.
.... to give your parents the letter regarding
your English class placement for 7th grade.
This form is due on Friday, April 29th.
...to visit Room 309 tonight at Open House!
 
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (4/28): Open House (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Food Trucks at the HMS Lunch Court
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Classroom Visits
Friday (4/29): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29): Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (5/6): Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12): SBAC Testing
Friday (5/13): SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13): 7th Grade Electives Registration Due
Friday (5/13): 6th graders (only) are excused from school at 1:35 to accommodate the 5th grade orientation at HMS

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Book Report art project, final drafts of paragraphs
 
Homework:
  • Using the Ancient Civilizations textbook, do the worksheet after reading p. 361-362.
  • Turn in the Q4 Progress Report with parent signature by tomorrow (if not already turned in)
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Common Core Workbook p. 59-60
  • Unit 4 Practice Test
Howework:
  • "Summarizing Informational Text" yellow packet, #11-20
  • IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 - due Friday
Please Remember:
... to give your parents the registration materials that you
received in Homeroom y (pink and blue sheets).
Again, you must register for your 7th grade
electives by May 13th or they will be chosen for you.
.... to give your parents the letter regarding
your English class placement for 7th grade.
This form is due on Friday, April 29th.
...we are looking forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday.
Students have been working hard and have lots to show you!
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Food Trucks at the HMS Lunch Court
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Classroom Visits
Friday (4/28): IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 due
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (5/6):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Monday (5/9) - Thursday (5/12):  SBAC Testing
 
Friday (5/13):  SBAC Make-Up Testing Day
Friday (5/13):  7th Grade Electives Registration Due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Greek Myths Art Project
 
Homework:
  • Read and do accompanying notes for Chapter 25, Sections 4 and 5
  • Progress Report - please return with parent signature
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • English Journal - activity on summarizing informational text
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 57-58
Homework:
  • Common Core Workbook p. 58, #4
  • "Summarizing Informational Text" (yellow packet) - #1-10
  • Progress Report - please return with parent signature
  • IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 (due Friday)
Please Remember:
... to give your parents the registration materials that you
received in Homeroom yesterday (pink and blue sheets).
Again, you must register for your 7th grade
electives by May 13th or they will be chosen for you.
.... to give your parents the letter regarding
your English class placement for 7th grade.
This form is due on Friday, April 29th. (Period 2 will bring
the letter home tomorrow).
...we are looking forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday. Students have been working hard and have lots to show you!
 
...there is an HMS Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Alhambra tomorrow night.
Bring in a flyer, or you can show it on your phone.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (4/26): HMS Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Alhambra
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Food Trucks at the HMS Lunch Court
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Classroom Visits
Friday (4/28): IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 due
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (5/6):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize) * date change
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • Rough drafts of Greek myth paragraph for art project
  • Greek vases' shapes and uses - vase design for art project
  • Rough draft for art part of Greek vase (including at least two geometric design elements)
Homework:
  • Rough draft for Greek myth paragraph (if not completed in class)
  • Greek Myths Book Report - packet due tomorrow
  • Chapter 25, Sections 4 and 5 - read and do notes (due Wed.)
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Common Core workbook - review of p. 89-91 (practice test passed back)
  • English Journal activity on summary writing
Homework:
  • IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 due Friday
Please Note:
...there is an HMS Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Alhambra tomorrow night.
Bring in a flyer, or you can show it on your phone.
...Congratulations to the Room 309 Capture the Flag champs!
They showed great class spirit and sportsmanship. Way to go!
...We are looking forward to seeing you all at Open House
on Thursday. Students have been working hard and
have lots to show you!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Tuesday (4/26): HMS Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Alhambra
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Food Trucks at the HMS Lunch Court
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Classroom Visits
Friday (4/28): IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 due
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (5/6):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize) * date change

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Greek Myths art project and paragraph writing
 
Homework:
  • The Greek Myths Book Report packet is due Tuesday.
  • Students should read sections 4 and 5 in Chapter 25 and do the accompanying notes (due Wednesday).
 
English
Friday Classwork: Paraphrasing activity in English Journal
 
Homework: IXL - VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 (due Friday 4/29)
 
Please Note:
...Congratulations to the Room 309 Capture the Flag champs!
They showed great class spirit and sportsmanship. Way to go!
...We are looking forward to seeing you all at Open House
on Thursday. Students have been working hard and
have lots to show you!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Food Trucks at the HMS Lunch Court
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Classroom Visits
Friday (4/28): IXL VV.1, VV.2, EEE.3, EEE.4 due
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (5/6):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize) * date change
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Greek Myths Book Report - p. 6-10 corrected and discussed
  • Greek vase art project - crayon component
Homework:
  • Greek Myths Book Report - the next five pages will be checked and corrected tomorrow ("Review Lessons 6-10" through "Pan, Echo, Syrinx").   
  • Chapter 25, Section 3 (read and do notes)                         
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Quiz on Main Idea and Supporting Details
  • "Prometheus" - Main Idea and Details
Homework: "Atlantis: Myth or Reality" Main Idea and Details worksheet
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)

 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Han Dynasty Project
  • Ancient Civilizations video on China and Greece
  • Chapter 25, reading and notes for Introduction and Section 2
Homework:
  • Finish reading and notes for Chapter 25, Section 2
  • Greek Myths Book Report - the next five pages will be checked and corrected tomorrow ("Poseidon/Apllo" through "Minor Gods, Prometheus") and the following five pages will be checked and corrected on Friday ("Review Lessons 6-10" through "Pan, Echo, Syrinx").                              
  • Please note - students have been given permission to work on the Greek Myths Book Report during Homeroom. They should try to use that time effectively!
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Quiz on Author's Purpose
  • English Journal Activity - Main Idea and Supporting Details
Homework: yellow worksheet on Main Idea and Supporting Details (there will be a quiz tomorrow)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 25=The Gepgraphy and Settlement of Greece, Preview Activity with accompanying notes
 
Homework:
  • The Han Dynasty project is due tomorrow. Students should bring all the components to class and we will assemble together. A glue stick would be helpful!
  • Greek Myths Book Report - the next five pages will be checked and corrected on Thursday ("Poseidon/Apllo" through "Minor Gods, Prometheus") and the following five pages will be checked and corrected on Friday ("Review Lessons 6-10" through "Pan, Echo, Syrinx")
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Common Core Workbook Unit 4, pages 54-56
  • English Journal activity on "Main Idea and Supporting Details"
Homework:
  • Yellow Worksheet on Author's Purpose
  • Revisions to the "Zlateh" persuasive letter should be completed. It does not need to be printed out. Students should "Turn In" in Google Classroom when they have finished editing.
Please Note
...April Scholastic Book Orders were are due back tomorrow.
If interested, you may also order online. Our class code
for online ordering is LB99V.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/20): "The Han Dynasty" project due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • BrainPop - "The Silk Road"
  • Chapter 25=The Silk Road, with accompanying worksheet
Homework:
  • Greek Myths Book Report - The first 5 pages of the packet are due tomorrow. They will be checked and corrected in class. The next five pages will be due on Thursday.
  • The Han Dynasty project is due Wednesday. Students should bring in all the pieces to class on Wednesday, and we will assemble the project then.
English
Monday Classwork:
  • English Journal activity on "Author's Purpose"
  • The "Zlateh the Goat" persuasive letter was passed back with suggestions for revisions.
Homework:
  • "The King of Mazy May" Open-Book Test is due tomorrow. It should be typed and printed out to turn in for a test grade.
  • IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 - due tomorrow
Please Note
...April Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today and are due back by Wednesday. If interested, you may also order online. Our class code
for online ordering is LB99V.
...Students were given little goodie bags today courtesy of the San Marino
Schools Foundation. Also, tomorrow students are encouraged to wear blue
in recognition of SMSF Week.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (4/19):  IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 due
Tuesday (4/19): "The King of Mazy May" Open-Book Test due
Tuesday (4/19): Wear blue to show support for the
San Marino Schools Foundation!
Wednesday (4/20): "The Han Dynasty" project due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due
Thursday (4/28):  Open House (5:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday (4/29):  Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (4/29):  Magic Mountain Field Trip (Magazine Drive Prize)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Han Dynasty Final Project - revising, editing, etc.
 
Homework:
  • Han Dynasty Final Project - due Wednesday, 4/20. Students will be given the construction paper on Wednesday to do the final gluing and assembling. Rough drafts, if not already reviewed in class with Mrs. Doan, will be returned on Monday with suggestions for revisions.
  • Greek Myths Book Report - the first 5 pages will be checked and corrected on Tuesday, 4/19. The next 5 pages will be corrected on Wednesday, 4/20, etc. Students should continue to work on the report daily. The final turn-in date is Tuesday, April 26.
English
Friday Classwork:
  • English Journal - ACE Format Notes (p. 31 of Journal)
  • Directions for "The King of Mazy May" Open-Book Test - assignment can be found in Google Classroom. Students should type on the Google doc provided. MLA heading should be included, and answers should be 1.5 spacing using Times New Roman 12 pt. font. This will count as a test grade. Students should not "share" the doc with others and should print it to turn in on Tuesday, 4/19.
  • WW 13 Test
Homework:
  • "The King of Mazy May" Open-Book Test - should be typed in Google Classroom and printed to turn in on Tuesday 4/19.
  • IXL - AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 - due Tuesday 419.
Have a great weekend!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/15):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
THEME: The Wild, Wild West!
Tuesday (4/19):  IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 due
Tuesday (4/19): "The King of Mazy May" Open-Book Test due
Wednesday (4/20): "The Han Dynasty" project due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due (new date!)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Chapter 23, Sections 7 and 8 with notes
  • Introduction of "The Han Dynasty" project - rough drafts begun
Homework:
  • Complete rough drafts - two paragraphs for "The Han Dynasty" project
  • Greek Myths Book Report - due date was changed to April 26!
  • The final "Han Dynasty" project will be due Wednesday, 4/20
English
Classwork:
  • WW13 A-D corrected
  • WW13 E - corrected together in class and students turned it in
  • "The King of Mazy May" packet - p. 172
Homework:
  • WW13 Review Exercise
  • Review for WW13 Test tomorrow
  • IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 - due Tuesday
Upcoming Dates
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (4/15):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
THEME: The Wild, Wild West!
Tuesday (4/19):  IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 due
Wednesday (4/20): "The Han Dynasty" project due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Tuesday (4/26):  Greek Myths Book Report due (new date!)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Chapter 23, Sections 3-6 with note-taking
  • Video - "Discovering China - The Han Dynasty" (posted below)
Homework:
  • Finish notes on sections done in class if not completed
  • Continue to work on the Greek Myths Book Report! Students may also read and work on the packet every day during Homeroom.
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • English Journal - Elements of Setting in King of Mazy May
  • Video - "Mood and Tone" (posted below)
Homework:
  • WW13 E (typed)
  • WW13 A-D - proofread before we correct it tomorrow
  • IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 - due Tuesday
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (4/14):  WW13 E due (typed)
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (4/15):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
THEME: The Wild, Wild West!
Tuesday (4/19):  IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 due
Wednesday (4/20): Book Report on D'Aulaire's Greek Myths due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 23=The Han Dynasty - Preview Activity in notes, reading in online text of Introduction and Section 2 (Period 1 also read Section 3) with accompanying notes
 
Homework:
  • Finish notes for sections covered in class
  • Continue to work on D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths Book Report
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 13, Vocabulary and Passage ("The Ship of the Desert")
  • English Journal - Understanding Setting
Homework:
  • WW13 A-D (due tomorrow)
  • WW13 E (due Thursday)
  • WW13 Test (Friday)
  • IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 - due Tuesday 4/19
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (4/13):  WW13 A-D due
Thursday (4/14):  WW13 E due (typed)
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (4/15):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
THEME: The Wild, Wild West!
Tuesday (4/19):  IXL AAA.1, AAA.2, BBB.4, BBB.5 due
Wednesday (4/20): Book Report on D'Aulaire's Greek Myths due
Friday (4/22):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)

Due:

Assignment

Please Note:
...this will be the last posting before Spring Break. All due dates for the next few days are included here. 
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Chapter 22, Sections 3-5
  • TedEd Video on The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors
  • Introduction of the April Book Report - D'Aulaires Greek Myths.
    Copies of the book were distributed today. They will need to be returned by April 20, and students were asked to take good care of the books! A "Reader's Companion" packet, which includes comprehension questions and activities, will be distributed tomorrow for students to fill out as they read. This packet is also due Wednesday, April 20. It would be a good idea to get started on this book report project over Spring Break, if time permits!
Homework:
  • The Far East: China packet (salmon) - due Friday
  • Review for the Chapter 22 Test on Friday (The First Emperor of China). Students should review the text, their notes, and/or do some Quizlet review activities. It's their choice to determine what works best for them.
  • Get started on the April Book Report - D'Aulaire's Greek Myths
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Benchmark #4 Review packet p. 82, Literary Analysis: Setting
  • "King of Mazy May" in Reader's Notebook
Homework:
  • Benchmark #4 Review (purple packet) - p. 83, 86, 93 (the entire packet should now be complete and ready to turn in tomorrow)
  • IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 (due Friday)
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (3/31): English Benchmark #4
Friday (4/1): Social Studies Chapter 22 Test
Friday (4/1): IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 due
Friday (4/1): Pajama Dress-Up Day!
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
Wednesday (4/13):  WW13 A-D due
Thursday (4/14):  WW13 E due (typed)
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15): 6th Grade Dance (6-8 p.m.)
Wednesday (4/20): Book Report on D'Aulaire's Greek Myths due
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Please note:
...I was out sick today, so the following information is approximate. The most accurate information will be that which was communicated by the substitute teacher and recorded in Binder Reminders.
 
Social Studies
Classwork: Chapter 21 Test
 
Homework: blue packet on the Great Wall of China
 
English:
Classwork:
  • Benchmark Skills Review p. 84 on Literary Analysis: Comparing Themes
  • "King of Mazy May" p. 173 Vocabulary Builder - review of definitions
  • "King of Mazy May" reading in Reader's Notebook workbook (through p. 126?)
Homework:
  • "King of Mazy May" green packet - p. 173
  • Benchmark Skills #4 purple packet - p. 85, 87, 91, 92
  • Benchmark # 4 Test on Thursday
  • IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 - due Friday
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (3/31): English Benchmark #4
Friday (4/1): Social Studies Chapter 22 Test
Friday (4/1): IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 due
Friday (4/1): Pajama Dress-Up Day!
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
Wednesday (4/13):  WW13 A-D due
Thursday (4/14):  WW13 E due (typed)
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15): 6th Grade Dance (6-8 p.m.)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 22=The First Emperor of China, Sections 2 and 3 in online text with notes
 
Homework:
  • Finish and proofread the notes taken today in class if not complete
  • Chapter 21 Online Review (Quizlet) with parent signature
  • Review Chapter 21=Three Chinese Philosophies for test tomorrow
  • blue packet on the Great Wall (due Wednesday)
English:
Monday Classwork: "King of Mazy May" in Reader's Notebook, p. 121-126
 
Homework:
  • Compare/Contrast Paragraph (Fairy Tales vs. Tall Tales) should be complete in Google Classroom - due tomorrow
  • "King of Mazy May" green packet - p. 166-167
  • Benchmark #4 Review (purple packet) - p. 77, 81, 89
  • IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 - due Friday
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (3/31): English Benchmark #4
Friday (4/1): Social Studies Chapter 22 Test
Friday (4/1): IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 due
Friday (4/1): Pajama Dress-Up Day!
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
Wednesday (4/13):  WW13 A-D due
Thursday (4/14):  WW13 E due (typed)
Friday (4/15):  WW 13 Test
Friday (4/15):
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork:
  • Chapter 22=The First Emperor of China, Preview Activity (in notes) and Introduction (reading in online text)
  • BrainPop - The Great Wall
  • Video - TedEd, "What Makes the Great Wall of China So Extraordinary"
Homework:
  • Selected quote, as approved by Mrs. Doan, should be typed and mounted on construction paper (due Monday)
  • Chapter 21=Three Chinese Philosophies, Online Review (due Tuesday)
  • Chapter 21= Three Chinese Philosophies Test - Tuesday
English
Friday Classwork:
  • WW12 Test
  • Common Core Workbook - Unit 6 Practice Test
  • Comparison /Contrast Paragraph (if not already completed)
Homework:
  • Comparison/Contrast Paragraph in Google Classroom (due Tuesday)
  • IXL - P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 (due Friday)
UPCOMING DATES
Sunday (3/27):  Happy Easter!
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (3/31): English Benchmark #4
Friday (4/1): Social Studies Chapter 22 Test
Friday (4/1): IXL P.2, R.2, TT.1, BBB.3 due
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
 
Have a great weekend!
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Overview of assignment on quotes from Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism
  • Chapter 21 Processing Activity (in notes)
  • Video on Daoism
Homework:
  • In the blue packet, both pages on quotes from Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism
  • If not already done, be ready to share one quote with Mrs. Doan and explain its meaning (to be mounted on the wall)
  • Typed quote, once approved, due Monday
English:
Thursday Classwork:
  • Compare/Contrast Paragraph in Google Classroom - Fairy Tales vs. Folk Tales
  • Common Core Workbook - Unit 6 Practice Test
Homework:
  • WW12 E (typed)
  • Review for Wordly Wise Lesson 12 Test - it will include a spelling test and a fill in the blank, 15 words in 15 sentences
Please Remember
...to consider donating Kleenex to our classroom. Thank you, in advance, for your continued help and generosity.  It is greatly appreciated!
...March Scholastic Book Orders were handed out today.
If interested, please submit orders by Friday.
Our class code for online orders is LB99V.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (3/25):  Limo Lunch (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  WW12 Test
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday (3/27):  Happy Easter!
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test (new date)
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 21, Section 5 on Legalism - activity with note-taking
 
Homework -
  • worksheet on "History Reading Skill - Compare and Contrast" and "Comparing Viewpoints - Basics of the Three Ways"
  • Blue packet - 2 pages on quotes for Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism (due Friday)
  • Choose one quote to share with Mrs. Doan. After approval, type and mount the quote on construction paper to display in the classroom (due Friday).
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Corrected WW12 A-D
  • WW12E, "The Trojan Horse" - we read and discussed the narrative
  • "Writing a Comparison and Contrast Paragraph" yellow packet, p. 141 for planning, then paragraph writing in Google Classroom - "Fairy Tales vs. Tall Tales"
Homework:
  • IXL CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2
  • Benchmark #4 Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 79, 80
  • WW12E - due Friday (typed)
Please Remember
...to consider donating Kleenex to our classroom. Thank you, in advance, for your continued help and generosity.  It is greatly appreciated!
...March Scholastic Book Orders were handed out today.
If interested, please submit orders by Friday.
Our class code for online orders is LB99V.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (3/24): IXL CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2 due
Friday (3/25):  Limo Lunch (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  WW12 Test
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday (3/27):  Happy Easter!
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test (new date)
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork:
  • EdTed video on Confucius (posted below)
  • Chapter 21, Section 4 (Daoism) - reading in online text and notes (with experiential activity)
Homework: begin pages in blue packet on "What Did the Philosophers Mean?" (due Friday), be prepared to share a quote with Mrs. Doan and explain its meaning. These quotes will later be mounted and put up in the classroom.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • "Writing a Comparison and Contrast Paragraph" yellow packet - completed p. 56 together, p. 94 review
  • p. 141 in packet - "Fairy Tales Versus Tall Tales," assignment in Google Classroom to write paragraph independently (will be completed in class tomorrow)
Homework:
  • WW12 A-D
  • IXL assignment - due Thursday
  • WW12 E - due Friday (typed)
Please Remember
...to consider donating Kleenex to our classroom. Thank you, in advance, for your continued help and generosity.  It is greatly appreciated!
...March Scholastic Book Orders were handed out today.
If interested, please submit orders by Friday.
Our class code for online orders is LB99V.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (3/24): IXL CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2 due
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  WW12 Test
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday (3/27):  Happy Easter!
Tuesday (3/29): Ch. 21 Social Studies test (new date)
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork: Chapter 21, Section 3=Confucianism, reading in online text and accompanying notes
 
Homework - blue packet, p. 253-256
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 12 vocabulary
  • Writing a Comparison and Contrast paragraph, yellow packet p. 56
  • The Perfect Tenses (yellow worksheet)
Homework:
  • Yellow worksheet on Perfect Tense Verb Phrases
  • WW12 A-D (due Wednesday)
  • IXL - CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2 (due Thursday)
  • WW12 E, due Friday (typed)
  • WW12 Test Friday
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Thursday (3/24): IXL CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2 due
Thursday (3/24):  Social Studies Chapter 21 Test
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  WW12 Test
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday (3/27):  Happy Easter!
Wednesday (3/30):  Quarter 3 Report Cards Distributed
Monday, April 4th - Monday, April 11th:  SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday (4/12):  School Resumes

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork:
  • Chapter 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies, Preview Activity in notes
  • Reading in online text - Chapter 21, Introduction and Section 2 (with accompanying notes)
Homework - students who were absent today should complete the classwork before Monday
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • Benchmark Skills #4 (purple packet) - p. 88 on Simple Verb Tenses and p.90 on Perfect Verb Tenses
Homework:
  • Absent students should complete the pages covered in class before Monday
  • IXL CC.1, CC.2, EEE.1, EEE.2 - due Thursday
  • WW12 next week (A-D due Wednesday, E due Friday, test on Friday)
Have a great weekend!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Sunday (3/20):  First Day of Spring!
Monday (3/21):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Thursday (3/24): 
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Chapter 19/20 Test
 
Homework - none
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Finished "The Circuit" written response (essay on theme)
  • Compare & Contrast Paragraph writing (yellow packet) - p. 55-56
Homework: Benchmark Skills #4 (purple packet) - p. 76, 80
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Sunday (3/20):  First Day of Spring!
Monday (3/21):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Review for Chapter 19/20 Test
  • Video - Mr. Zoller's "Geography of China" (posted below)
Homework:
  • Chapter 19/20 Quizlet Review - parent signature required
  • Review for Chapter 19/20 Test
  • Be prepared to turn in Ch. 20 Notes and blue worksheet from the Shang Dynasty Artifact Activity
Please Note:
...Quarter 3 ends on Friday. All make-up work (due to absence)
must be submitted by Thursday, March 17th.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Thursday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Monday (3/21):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 20 Shang Artifact Activity, remaining sections completed with reading in online text and notes
 
Homework:
  • Complete the Reading Notes if not completed in class, for the entire chapter
  • Begin test review for Chapter 19/20 test (which will be on Thursday) using Quizlet Assignment
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • "Circuit" packet p. 133 on Theme
  • BrainPop video on theme with Review Quiz
  • Writing a Comparison/Contrast Paragraph (yellow packet) - p. 93-94
Homework:
  • "Circuit" packet (green) - p. 137, #6, 9
  • Theme packet (orange) - p. 49
  • Review for "Circuit" test (multiple choice version with and written response)
Please Note:
...Quarter 3 ends on Friday. All make-up work (due to absence)
must be submitted by Thursday, March 17th.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Thursday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Monday (3/21):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork:Chapter 20=The Shang Dynasty Artifact Excavation Activity (three stations completed today)
 
Homework:
  • Finish the reading and notes for the 3 stations visited today (if not completed in class)
  • Students who were absent last Friday will need to complete the Preview Activity in the Ch. 20 note-taking packet, read Section 7 in the online text, and do the notes for 20.7 in the packet
English
Monday Classwork: English Journal activity on writing Compare/Contrast paragraphs
 
Homework:
  • IXL O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 - due tomorrow
  • Theme packet (orange) - p. 47-48
  • Writing a Comparison and Contrast Paragraph packet (yellow) - p. 93
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Tuesday (3/15):  "Twin" Dress-Up Day
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Monday (3/21):  Quarter 4 Begins!
Tuesday (3/22):  PTA Meeting (8:30 a.m.)
Friday (3/25):  Inflatable Day (Magazine Drive Prize)
Friday (3/25):  "March to End Polio Community Walk"
(HMS Track - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
 
Please Note:
...Quarter 3 ends on Friday. All make-up work (due to absence)
must be submitted by Thursday, March 17th.
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Chapter 20 Preview Activity, Introduction - reading in online text and note-taking
 
Homework: Finish the Chapter 20 Preview Activity if not completed in class
 
English
Friday Classwork:
  • WW11 Test
  • English Journal - activity on Literary Analysis: Theme
Homework:
  • Theme packet (due Tuesday)
  • IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 (due Tuesday)
Have a great weekend!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Sunday (3/13):  Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring Forward!)
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Tuesday (3/15):  "Twin" Dress-Up Day
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/25): March to End Polio Community Walk
(HMS 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork:
  • Chapter 19, Section 10 - reading in online text and notes
  • "Processing" Activity, p. 9 in the note-taking packet (Chinese scroll)
Homework: complete the "Processing" Activity on p. 9 of the note-taking packet
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 83-86
  • English Journal - activity on Theme
Homework:
  • Wordly Wise 11 Review Worksheet
  • Prepare for test - multiple choice with synonyms, antonyms and sentence completion (no spelling portion)
  • IXL O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 (due Tuesday)
 
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (3/11): WW11 Test
Friday (3/11):  Cantate Choir Festival at Knott's Berry Farm (All Day)
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Sunday (3/13):  Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring Forward!)
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Tuesday (3/15):  "Twin" Dress-Up Day
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/25): March to End Polio Community Walk
(HMS 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Chapter 19, reading of sections 4-9 in online text and notes
 
Homework - none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • WW 11 A-D corrections
  • Reader's Notebook p. 111 on "The Circuit," and author talk about Francisco Jimenez
  • Common Core workbook - p. 81-82
Homework -
  • WW 11 E (typed)
  • "The Circuit" packet p. 132, p. 137 (#5, 7, 8, 10)
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (3/10):  Permission Slip and Donation Due for
"March to End Polio Community Walk" (OPTIONAL)
(Click on link for registration form).
Friday (3/11): WW11 Test
Friday (3/11):  Cantate Choir Festival at Knott's Berry Farm (All Day)
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/25): March to End Polio Community Walk
(HMS 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 19, Sections 1-3
  • video on "What is Topography?"
Homework - Ashoka Billboard Project (if not complete), and the printed copy of the revised Buddhism essay should be turned in by now
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 11 - reading of Narrative about Elizabeth Blackwell
  • Reader's Notebook p. 107 - drawing conclusions and theme
  • Reader's Notebook - finished the short story "The Circuit, p. 112-118
Homework -
  • WW11 A-D
  • Reader's Notebook - p. 118-119
  • WW11 E (typed) - due Thursday
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (3/9):  LAST Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Thursday (3/10):  Permission Slip and Donation Due for
"March to End Polio Community Walk" (OPTIONAL)
(Click on link for registration form).
Friday (3/11): WW11 Test
Friday (3/11):  Cantate Choir Festival at Knott's Berry Farm (All Day)
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Wednesday (3/16): English "Circuit" Test
Thursday (3/17): Social Studies Ch. 19-20 Test
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/25): March to End Polio Community Walk
(HMS 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
 
 
 
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
This is the last week to submit orders (by tomorrow, March 9).
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork -
  • Video on "The Edicts of Ashoka-The Story of India" (posted below)
  • Chapter 18 = The Achievements of the Gupta Empire, reading in online text 
 
Homework -
  • Blue worksheet on "India's Age of Arts" and "Comparing Viewpoints: Violence and Nonviolence"
  • Ashoka Billboard project due
  • If a printed copy of the Buddhism essay has not already been submitted, with revisions, it should be submitted tomorrow.
English
Monday Classwork -
  • WW Lesson 11 - introduction of vocabulary
  • Video on migrant farm workers, "Children in the Field" (posted below)
  • "The Circuit" in Reader's Notebook - p. 112-115
Homework -
  • "Circuit" packet - p. 134, 136 (#1,2,3 only)
  • WW11 A-D - due Wednesday
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (3/9):  LAST Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Tuesday (3/15): IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 due
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/18):  WW11 Test
 
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
This is the last week to submit orders (by Wednesday 3/9).
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork -
  • Asoka Billboard Project
  • Buddha art for display with essay
Homework - revisions to the Teachings of Buddhism essay should be made by Monday. In Google Classroom, students should "Turn In," and then print one copy to bring to school.
 
English
Friday Classwork -
  • Reader's Notebook, "The Circuit" p. 111-112
Homework -
  • Common Core Workbook p. 81 (if not completed in class)
  • "Circuit" packet p. 134 (due Tuesday)
  • Note: we will be doing WW11 next week, A-D due Wednesday, E due Thursday, test on Friday
  • IXL - O.1, CC.3, SS.1, SS.2 (due 3/15)
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (3/9):  LAST Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
Friday (3/18):  WW11 Test
 
Have a great weekend!
 
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
This is the last week to submit orders (by Wednesday 3/9).
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork -
  • Chapter 17 Test
  • Ashoka billboard project
  • Revisions to Buddhism essay
  • Achieve 3000 - "Reach for the Stars"
Homework -
  • Achieve 3000 "Reach for the Stars" 5 Steps, including the Thought Question, due tomorrow. The Thought Question response will be reviewed for a grade.
  • Revisions to Buddhism essay should be made by Monday and "Turn In" option should be used in the Google Classroom assignment.
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • English Journal p. 30 on Irregular Verbs
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 77-81
Homework -
  • IXL G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 - due tomorrow
  • "Circuit" packet - p. 119
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 81 (if not completed in class), due Monday
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (3/4): Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
Friday (3/4):  Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (3/4):  Noontime Fun!
Wednesday (3/9):  LAST Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Friday (3/11):  LAST Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (3/18):  Quarter 3 Ends - Minimum Day
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • began revisions of Buddhism essay
  • Ashoka's Edicts - Billboard group project, rough drafts
Homework -
  • Chapter 17 Online Review for test tomorrow
  • Achieve 3000 "Reaching for the Stars" - due Friday (including Thought Question writing assignment, which will be graded)
  • Buddhism essay revisions should be made carefully and submitted by Friday using Google Classroom "Turn In"
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Irregular Verbs in English Journal, p. 29
  • English Benchmark 3
Homework -
  • "Circuit" green packet - p. 127-128
  • IXL - G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 (due Friday)
UPCOMING DATES
Monday (2/29) - Friday (3/4): Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
Friday (3/4):  Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Friday (3/4):  Noontime Fun!

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Achieve 3000 segment, "Reaching for the Stars"
 
Homework - begin online review for Chapter 17 test (parent signature due Thursday)
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • English Journal - Irregular Verbs
  • Benchmark Skills Review packet
  • "Zlateh" Persuasive letter collected
Homework -
  • Review for English Benchmark 3
  • IXL G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 - due Friday
UPCOMING DATES
Monday (2/29) - Friday (3/4): Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday (3/2): English Benchmark 3
Wednesday (3/2):  Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
Friday (3/4):  Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Friday (3/4):  Noontime Fun!
 
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - "Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts" activity
 
Homework - complete the worksheet for "Interpreting Ashoka's Edicts" if not completed in class, proofread it carefully and be ready to turn it in on Thursday for a project grade
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • Benchmarks Skills Review packet p. 68 - Irregular and Troublesome Verbs
  • "Zlateh" packet - p. 77 - "Using Lay and Lie"
  • English Journal - Common Irregular Verbs
  • "Zlateh" Persuasive Letter - turn-in instructions and formatting
Homework -
  • Benchmark Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 55, 62, 65, 66, 67, 69
  • "Zlateh" persuasive letter due (typed letter, with outline, stapled together)
UPCOMING DATES
Monday (2/29) - Friday (3/4): Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday (3/1): "Zlateh" persuasive letter due
Wednesday (3/2): English Benchmark 3
Wednesday (3/2):  Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
Friday (3/4):  Magazine Drive Turn-In Day
 
PLEASE REMEMBER
..... to sell items and magazines for our school's Magazine Drive!
Log onto www.gaschoolstore.com and enter our school ID #2494433. Register your child and shop away!  All items on the website count towards the prize tally.
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Chapter 17-Sections 3 &4, reading in online text and note-taking in packet
 
Homework - none
 
English
Friday Classwork -
  • WW10 Test
  • "Zlateh" letter - typing
  • English Journal - activity on Principal Parts of Verbs
Homework - (for students who want to get a head-start on the week!)
  • Benchmark Skills Review purple packet - p. 55, 62, 65, 66, 67 (due Tuesday)
  • "Zlateh" persuasive letter - final typed version due Tuesday
  • IXL - G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 (due Friday 3/4)
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Tuesday (3/1): "Zlateh" persuasive letter due
Wednesday (3/2): English Benchmark 3
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
 
Have a great weekend!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork -
  • Chapter 17 = The First Unification of India, Preview Activity, Introduction, Section 2 (with online text and note-taking packet)
  • "The Teachings of Buddhism" essay - conclusion
Homework - Buddha essay due tomorrow. Printed copy should be turned in with outline and Self-Grading Sheet.
 
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • Benchmark Skills - Comparing Characters' Motives (purple packet p. 60)
  • "Zlateh" packet p. 76 - Principal Parts of Verbs
  • "Zlateh" writing activity - persuasive letter (due Tuesday)
Homework -
  • "Zlateh" persuasive letter - if the outline was not completed in class, please complete for tomorrow
  • Benchmarks Skills (purple packet) - p. 61, 63
  • Review for Wordly Wise 10 test
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/25): Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Friday (2/26): "The Teachings of the Buddha" essay due
Tuesday (3/1): "Zlateh" persuasive letter due
Wednesday (3/2): English Benchmark 3
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"
Friday (3/4):   IXL -G.1, I.1, ZZ.3, ZZ.4 due
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - "Teachings of the Buddha" essay, Paragraph 4
 
Homework - spend 20 minutes working on the Buddha essay (Paragraph 4, revising & editing, Self-Grading Sheet)
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • WW10 A-D corrected
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 32-35, "Reading Literature" test-taking tips
  • "Zlateh the Goat" persuasive letter - outline
Homework -
  • WW10 E (typed)
  • Benchmark #3 Skills Review purple packet - p. 54, 57
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (2/24): February Scholastic Book Orders due (by Thursday morning),
our Class ID is LB99V for online orders
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/25): Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Friday (2/26): "The Teaching of the Buddha" essay due
Tuesday (3/1): "Zlateh" persuasive letter due
Wednesday (3/2): English Benchmark 3
Thursday (3/3): Social Studies Chapter 17 Test, "The First Unification of India"

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - "The Teachings of the Buddha" essay, paragraphs 2 and 3
 
Homework - typed essay in Google Classroom through Paragraph 3
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • "Zlateh" test
  • WW10 - we read and discussed the narrative
  • Persuasive letter writing lesson
Homework -
  • WW10 A-D (due tomorrow)
  • WW10 E (due Thursday)
  • Benchmark #3 Skills Review purple packet - p. 54, 57 (due Thursday)
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (2/24): Magazine Drive Turn-In Date (1st of 3)
Wednesday (2/24): February Scholastic Book Orders due
Wednesday (2/24): Mary Poppins Preview Assembly
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/25): Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Friday (2/26): "The Teaching of the Buddha" essay due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Buddhism Essay, Introduction and Paragraph 2
 
Homework - Finish typing (in Google Classroom) Introduction and spend 15 minutes on Paragraph 2
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • "Zlateh the Goat" - what to review for test
  • English Journal - reviewed page on Indirect Characterization (journals collected for effort/completion grade), reviewed practice pages 73-74 in "Zlateh" packet
  • WW10 - introduction of Lesson 10 Vocabulary words
  • Common Core Workbook - corrected p. 30-31, discussed homework
Homework -
  • Review for "Zlateh the Goat" test
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 32-35
  • WW10 A-D (due Wednesday)
Please Note
...February Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.
If interested in ordering, please return by Wednesday.
Our online class code is LB99V.
...Wednesday is the first turn-in day for the Magazine Drive. It is also
"Discount Day" toward prizes. Students have the packets with info.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (2/23): "Zlateh the Goat" test
Wednesday (2/24): Magazine Drive Turn-In Date (1st of 3)
Wednesday (2/24): February Scholastic Book Orders due
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/25): Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Friday (2/26): "The Teaching of the Buddha" essay due
Monday (2/29): Leap Day!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork -
  • "The Teachings of the Buddha" written assignment - discussion of Buddha quote options, background information for Introduction
Homework -
  • choose a Buddha quote by Monday for the essay
  • Introduction paragraph -typed in Google Classroom (due Tuesday)
English
Friday Classwork -
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p. 70
  • English Journal - activity on Indirect Characterization
Homework -
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p.73-74 due Monday (if not completed in class)
  • English Journal page on Indirect Characterization (if not completed in class)
  • Be ready to turn in the English Journal for an effort/completion grade
  • WW10 next week (if you want to get a headstart)
  • Common Core Workbook - p. 32-35 (due Tuesday)
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.), Theme = Sports
Tuesday (2/23): "Zlateh the Goat" test
Wednesday (2/24): Magazine Drive Turn-In Date (1st of 3)
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/25): Magazine Drive Prize Day
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Friday (2/26): "The Teaching of the Buddha" essay due
Monday (2/29): Leap Day!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork -
  • Little Buddha movie, wrap up and discussion
  • Introduction of Buddhism Essay
Homework - Ancient Civilizations text book, p. 223-229 (be ready for Entrance Ticket/Quiz)
 
English
Thursday Classwork - English Journal activity on Indirect Characterization
 
Homework -
  • "Zlateh" packet - p. 68
  • Benchmark #3 Review (purple packet) - p. 53, 59
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.), Theme = Sports
Tuesday (2/23): "Zlateh the Goat" test
Wednesday (2/24): Magazine Drive Turn-In Date (1st of 3)
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
Monday (2/29): Leap Day!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Entrance Ticket (quiz) on "The Story of Buddha's Enlightenment" blue packet
  • Movie - Little Buddha
Homework - Ancient Civilizations text - read p. 218-222 (be ready for Entrance Ticket)
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • "Zlateh" packet - p. 67
  • Literature book - finished reading "Zlateh the Goat," p. 131-134
Homework -
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p. 66 (use the Academic Vocabulary in English Journal to review meanings)
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p. 71-72  (#2,3,6,8,10)
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.) - Theme = Sports
Tuesday (2/23): "Zlateh the Goat" test
Thursday (2/25) - Sunday(2/28): HMS Musical - Mary Poppins
Friday (2/26): WW10 Test
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Little Buddha movie
 
Homework - "The Story of Buddha's Enlightenment" blue packet (read carefully, complete the worksheet on the 3rd page, and be prepared for an Entrance Ticket quiz)
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • "Zlateh" packet p. 69 - vocabulary introduced
  • Reader's Notebook p. 92-93
  • "Zlateh the Goat" in literature book - p. 128-130, we read and discussed
Homework -
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p. 69
  • Benchmark #3 Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 56, 58
  • IXL - H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
Wednesday (2/17):  Yearbook Activities Photo Day
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Chapter 16, Sections 4-7 with notes
 
Homework -
  • "The Story of Buddha's Enlightenment" blue packet (due Wednesday). Students should read carefully and complete the worksheet having to do with Jataka Tales. There will be an "Entrance Ticket" quiz on Wednesday.
  • Permission slip for "Little Buddha" movie (if not already turned in)
English
Friday Classwork -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ads completed and turned in
  • Quarter 3 Academic Vocabulary in English Journal
Homework - IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 (due Wednesday)
 
Please Note
...we finished our Kindness Challenge today. The students did a great job performing many kind deeds! If the checklist was not turned in,
it can be turned in on Tuesday.
...Have a wonderful President's Day weekend, and Happy Valentine's Day as well!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Chapter 16 = Learning About World Religions: Buddhism. We completed the Preview Activity in the note-taking packet, then read Sections 1-3 in the online text and completed accompanying notes in the packet
 
Homework -
  • If not done in class, finish notes on Preview Activity and Sections 1-3
  • Permission Slip for The Little Buddha movie
 
English -
Wednesday Classwork- Hutto Lab to type Help Wanted Ad posters
 
Homework -
  • Help Wanted Ad - all components must be printed and ready for tomorrow when we complete the posters
  • "Zlateh" green packet - p. 75
  • The Kindness Challenge Checklist is due tomorrow!
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/11):  Great Kindness Challenge checklists due
Thursday (2/11): "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad - poster due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
 
Please Note...
...some students are bringing home permission slips for the
Knott's Berry Farm field trip (if they qualified to attend)
...students who are receiving a C or below in either English or Social Studies
will be bringing home a Progress Report.
Parents - please sign and return by tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Common Core Workbook p. 141-145, writing activity in Google Classroom on "Postage Stamp" essay
  • Chapter 15 Test
Homework - finish the "Postage Stamp" essay and submit it in Google Classroom (don't forget to revise and edit!)
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Inferences yellow packet - p. 9-10
  • "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad - rough draft
Homework -
  • Yellow worksheet on Help Wanted Ads
  • Complete rough draft for the Help Wanted Ad (we will be going to the Hutto Lab tomorrow to type)
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/11):  Great Kindness Challenge checklists due
Thursday (2/11): "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad - poster due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
 
Please Note
...In honor of Valentine's Day, and to just do something to encourage kindness, Room 309 is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this week.
Students are challenged to do as many kind deeds as they can in a week
and use the checklist to check off their acts as they go! 
The checklists should be turned in on Thursday. This is voluntary, but encouraged!
(For more information, see video posted below.)
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Make-up tests should be scheduled with me by the student in a
timely manner. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork -
  • Chinese New Year activity (optional handouts)
  • Common Core workbook p. 141-145, five paragraph essay on "Whom would you nominate to put on a postage stamp?" begun in Google Classroom
 Homework -
  • Online Review for Chapter 15 test tomorrow - parent signature
  • The "Postage Stamp Nomination" essay is due Wednesday in Google Classroom (students will be given time in class tomorrow to work on this)
English
Monday Classwork -
  • Q2 Academic Vocabulary in English Journal
  • Help Wanted Ad posters for "Dragon, Dragon" - worked on rough drafts
Homework -
  • "Zlateh the Goat" green packet - p. 62-63
  • Benchmark Skills Review #3 (purple packet) - p. 52, 56
  • prepare the poster for the "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad and bring it to class tomorrow
  • IXL CCC.1-4 - due tomorrow
 
Please Note
...In honor of Valentine's Day, and to just do something to encourage kindness, Room 309 is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this week.
Students are challenged to do as many kind deeds as they can in a week
and use the checklist to check off their acts as they go! 
The checklists should be turned in on Thursday. This is voluntary, but encouraged!
(For more information, see video posted below.)
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (2/9):  Chapter 15 Social Studies Test (Hinduism)
Tuesday (2/9):  IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Thursday (2/11):  Great Kindness Challenge checklists due
Thursday (2/11): "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad - poster due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
Thursday (2/18):  Magazine Drive Spring Kickoff Assembly
Friday (2/19):  6th Grade Dance (6 - 8 p.m.)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Reminders
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Chapter 15, Sections 6-8 (online text and note-taking packet)
 
Homework - Chapter 15 Online Review Parent Signature is due on Tuesday. If students would like, they can get a head start this weekend. The test is on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
 
English
Friday Classwork -
  • Wordly Wise 9 Test
  • Introduction of "Dragon, Dragon" Help Wanted Ad poster
Homework -
  • Students will need to prepare the poster for the Help Wanted Ad by "antiquing" the white construction paper by Tuesday. All writing will be done in class.
  • IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due Tuesday
  • The next IXL assignment will be H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 (due 2/17)
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (2/9):  Chapter 15 Social Studies Test (Hinduism)
Tuesday (2/9):  IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
Wednesday (2/17):  IXL H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 due
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism,
Sections 3-5 with notes
 
Homework - finish notes for 15.3-15.5 if not completed in class
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "Dragon, Dragon" test with written response
 
Homework -
  • WW9 E (typed)
  • Review for WW9 test - (the format will be a spelling test, and then a fill-in-the-blank activity with 15 vocab. words being plugged into 15 sentences using the correct form of the word)
  • Achieve 3000 "Bhutan Star," Thought Question with graphic organizer to be turned in
  • IXL - CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 (due Tuesday, February 9)
  • IXL - H.1, DD.1, ZZ.5, BBB.2 (due Wednesday, February 17)
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW9 E due (typed)
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
Tuesday (2/9):  IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
 
Reminders
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Achieve 3000 - "Bhutan Star," continued to work on revising/improving Thought Question response
  • Chapter 15 - Preview Activity and Section 1 (Introduction) with notes
Homework - complete drawing and sentence for Chapter 15 Preview Activity in notes if not completed in class
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • WW9 Narrative, "Water, Water, Everywhere" - read and discussed
  • Benchmark Skills 3 Review packet (purple) p p. 64 on Linking Verbs
  • English Journal - page on Linking Verbs and Predicate Nominatives vs. Predicate Adjectives
Homework -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet - p. 129, p. 50 (only A section)
  • Review for "Dragon, Dragon" test - especially the vocabulary, skills covered in the green packet (conflict, characterization, making inferences), and the grammar skill (linking verbs)
  • WW9 E - due Friday (typed)
  • IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due 2/9
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
Thursday (2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW9 E due (typed)
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
Tuesday (2/9):  IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
 
Reminders
...we are running low on Kleenex (going through a box a day!)
Contributions would be most welcome.
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 14 Test
  • Achieve 3000, revise and edit Thought Question response using Stretch Article on "Bhutan Star"
Homework - none
 
English
  • lesson on ACE responses (Answer, Cite, Explain when responding to literature) and review of last test, "Wounded Wolf" written response
  • English Journal - helping verbs and linking verbs
  • "Helping Verbs" song (to the tune of Jingle Bells) - see post for lyrics
Homework - the Biography/Autobiography Book Report is due tomorrow (rough draft and final project)
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (2/3):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report project due
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
Thursday (2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW9 E due (typed)
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
Tuesday (2/9):  IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Friday (2/12) - Monday (2/15):  No school, President's Day weekend
 
Reminders
...we are running low on Kleenex (going through a box a day!)
Contributions would be most welcome.
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Achieve 3000 "Bhutan Star" (5 steps begun in class, stretch article will also be read and used to improve the written response for Thought Question)
 
Homework -
  • Chapter 14 Online Review (parent signature)
  • Review for Chapter 14 test tomorrow
  • Achieve 3000 - we will continue to work on this in class (no HW)
English
Monday Classwork -
  • WW9 A-D Vocabulary
  • English Journal page on verbs (Action Verbs, Linking Verbs, Helping Verbs)
Homework -
  • WW9 A-D - due tomorrow
  • Biography/Autobiography Book Report - due Wednesday
  • IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due 2/9
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
Wednesday (2/3):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report project due
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
(2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
 
Reminders
...we are running low on Kleenex (going through a box a day!)
Contributions would be most welcome.
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions!
 

Due:

Assignment

Please Note:
...students who are absent should try to use these postings to get caught up on classwork and homework (when they are feeling up to it). Missed work should be made up within a week if possible. If handouts are needed, I can leave them in the office for pick up. Please feel free to e-mail me as needed!
 
Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Review of Chapter 14 notes, video on Mojenjodaro (posted below), review of units 1-3 timelines (yellow handout)
 
Homework -
  • Chapter 14 Online Review assignment due Tuesday
  • Chapter 14 Test on Tuesday
English
Friday Classwork -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet p. 130 - "Literary Analysis - Plot"
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet - "Enrichment: Fairy Tales"
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet - p.51 (Help Wanted Ad)
Homework -
  • Biography/Autobiography Book Report due Wednesday (I will touch base with students to check rough drafts on Monday if they have not already met with me)
  • IXL CCC., CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due date postponed until 2/9
UPCOMING DATES
Monday (2/1): Yearbook group photos for music programs
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
Wednesday (2/3):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report project due
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
(2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
 
Reminders
...we are running low on Kleenex (going through a box a day!)
Contributions would be most welcome.
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 14 = The Secrets of Mohenjodaro, we "excavated" artifacts, read the text, and took notes on the remainder of the chapter
 
Homework - complete any notes not completed in class
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "Dragon, Dragon," completed reading of story with discussion questions
 
Homework -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" Open-Book Test Questions - p.53-54 in green packet   (#4, 5, 6, 9, 10 only)
  • Biography Book Report - show Mrs. Doan your rough draft by Monday
  • IXL CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due Tuesday
  • Biography Book Report - final project due Wednesday
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (1/29):  Wear HMS Spirit Wear!
Saturday (1/30):  SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
Monday (2/1): Yearbook group photos for music programs
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
Tuesday (2/2): IXL - CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Wednesday (2/3):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report project due
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
(2/4):  Twohey's Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test

Due:

Assignment

English
Wednesday Classwork - Biography/Autobiography Book Report project - directions and rough draft begun in class
 
Homework -
  • Book Report rough draft due Monday (for Mrs. Doan to check) - start now!
  • Book Report - final project due Wednesday
  • IXL - CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 - due Tuesday
Social Studies
Wednesday - no class meeting today
 
Homework - Chapter 14 test on Tuesday
 
Please Note
....Hip Hip Horray! It's the 100th Day!
Our celebration today was a big success
We made snack mixes with 10 pieces each of 10 different snacks = 100!
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
....next week if a very busy week in terms of deadlines, projects, and tests. Students should be working ahead to be prepared!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Friday (1/29):  Wear HMS Spirit Wear!
Saturday (1/30):  SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
Tuesday (2/2): IXL - CCC.1, CCC.2, CCC.3, CCC.4 due
Wednesday (2/3):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report project due
Thursday (2/4):  English - "Dragon, Dragon" Test
Friday (2/5):  WW 9 Test
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro, as archaeologists we "excavated" artifacts from Mohenjodaro
 
Homework - finish the reading and the notes for the "stations" you visited today
 
English
Homework - the reading for the Biography/Autobiography book report should be completed by tomorrow (Wednesday). Please bring the book to class.
 
Reminders
...Interim SBAC testing will continue tomorrow. Students should bring headphones or earbuds and arrive on time. The modified schedule is shown below.
...the 100th Day of School is finally here! Thanks to all who are contributing to our snack mix (which will include 100 little pieces of yumminess).
We will enjoy making and eating the treats!
 
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
Due to the adjusted schedule, you will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only.
(See testing schedule below.)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school as you will begin the project in class.
Wednesday (1/27):  The 100th Day of School!
Friday (1/29):  Wear HMS Spirit Wear!
Saturday (1/30):  SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
 
 
CAASPP Schedule
PERIOD BEGIN END
  First Bell 7:55:00 AM
Testing 8:00:00 AM 10:50:00 AM
Break 10:50:00 AM 11:20:00 AM
P.1/2 11:25:00 AM 12:15:00 PM
L 12:15:00 PM 1:00:00 PM
P.3/4 1:05:00 PM 1:55:00 PM
P.5/6 2:00:00 PM 2:50:00 PM
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Chapter 14 = Secrets of Mohenjodaro, Preview activity in notes, Sections 1 and 2 with notes
 
Homework - "Saving the Ganges" article with p. 8 in note-taking packet (note: each answer should include two parts, the fact and then a possible reliable source to verify the information that is different from the article itself)
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" in literature book pages 437-438 with the green packet pages 46-47
  • Inferences yellow packet p. 7-8
 
Homework -
  • Common Core Workbook p. 28-32
  • Remember to finish reading your Biography/Autobiography book by Wednesday and bring your book to class.
 
Reminders
...thank you to all who are contributing to our 100th Day Celebration on Wednesday. Contributions can be brought to class tomorrow.
...please don't forget to bring headphones or earbuds for SBAC testing
tomorrow and Wednesday.
 
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday (1/26):  PTA Meeting (8:45 a.m.)
Tuesday (1/26):  SBAC Interim Testing (English)
Due to the adjusted schedule, you will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only.
(See testing schedule below.)   
Wednesday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
Due to the adjusted schedule, you will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only.
(See testing schedule below.)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to school as you will begin the project in class.
Wednesday (1/27):  The 100th Day of School!
Friday (1/29):  Wear HMS Spirit Wear!
Saturday (1/30):  SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
Tuesday (2/2):  Social Studies Chapter 14 Test
 
 
CAASPP Schedule
PERIOD BEGIN END
  First Bell 7:55:00 AM
Testing 8:00:00 AM 10:50:00 AM
Break 10:50:00 AM 11:20:00 AM
P.1/2 11:25:00 AM 12:15:00 PM
L 12:15:00 PM 1:00:00 PM
P.3/4 1:05:00 PM 1:55:00 PM
P.5/6 2:00:00 PM 2:50:00 PM
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork -
  • Chapter 13 Test
  • Common Core Workbook p. 133-139 on Argumentative Writing
Homework - Read "Saving the Ganges" article and do accompanying questions on p. 8 in the Chapter 13 note-taking packet (due Tuesday)
 
English
Friday Classwork -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" packet p. 46 and story in Prentice Hall Literature book (p. 432-435)
Homework -
  • Common Core workbook p. 28-32 (due Tuesday)
  • Reading for Biography/Autobiography Book Report should be completed by Wednesday
 
Reminders
...thank you to all who are contributing to our 100th Day Celebration on Wednesday. Contributions can be brought to class on Monday or Tuesday.
...January Scholastic Book Orders can be turned in on Monday. To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub and use our class code - LB99V.
...in Homeroom we are working on a writing activity for Oliver Campbell, an HMS/SMHS graduate who was recently wounded in Afghanistan. Students
are doing a great job on their comic strips. We are hoping they will lift Ollie's
spirits and be a nice reminder of home. Students should try to have them
finished and ready to mail by Monday (we will have some time in Homeroom
on Monday to finish it up).
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (1/25):  PTA Meeting
Tuesday (11/25):  SBAC Interim Testing (English)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only.)
Wednesday (1/26): 100th Day of School!
Wednesday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only.)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring the book to school as we will begin the project in class.
Saturday (1/30): SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 13, Sections 7-10 with notes
 
Homework -
  • Online Review w/parent signature for Chapter 13 test tomorrow
  • Read the article "Saving the Ganges" and do p. 8 in the Chapter 13 Notes (due Tuesday)
 
English
Thursday Classwork
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet  p.45
  • Vocabulary for "Dragon, Dragon" - definitions recorded on blank page at back of packet
  • Inferences - yellow packet p. 1, 4 (Period 4 also did p. 5-6)
Homework -
  • "Dragon, Dragon" green packet - p. 48
  • Inferences (yellow packet) - p. 2-3
Reminders
...a confirmation letter will be sent home Friday for those parents who volunteered to contribute to our 100th Day Celebration. Thank you for participating!
...January Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday. To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub and use our class code - LB99V.
...in Homeroom we are working on a writing activity for Oliver Campbell, an HMS/SMHS graduate who was recently wounded in Afghanistan. Students are doing a great job on their comic strips that we are hoping will lift Ollie's spirits and be a nice reminder of home. Students should try to have them finished and ready to mail by Monday.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/22): Social Studies Chapter 13 Test
Friday (1/22): Scholastic Book Orders due
Friday (1/22):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (1/25):  PTA Meeting
Tuesday (11/25):  SBAC Interim Testing (English)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only.)
Wednesday (1/26): 100th Day of School!
Wednesday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only.)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring the book to school as we will begin the project in class.
Saturday (1/30): SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - History Alive! Chapter 13 = Geography and the Early Settlement of India online text (Period 1: Sections 1-8, Period 3: Sections 1-7) with accompanying notes in Interactive Student Notebook packet
 
Homework - complete notes started in class for Chapter 13 Preview Activity
 
English
Wednesday Classwork - Common Core Workbook p. 20-27
 
Homework - "Dragon, Dragon" green packet p. 41-42
 
Reminders
...a parent letter was sent home today about our upcoming 100th Day of School activity which will take place next Wednesday!
...January Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday. To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub and use our class code - LB99V.
...in Homeroom we will be working on a writing activity for Oliver Campbell, an HMS/SMHS graduate who was recently wounded in Afghanistan. Ollie was in my son's class (SMHS '13) and is an outstanding example of a committed young man who is serving his country through military service. We wish him the best!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/21):  IXL SS.1, SS.2, TT.1 due
Friday (1/22): Social Studies Chapter 13 Test
Friday (1/22): Scholastic Book Orders due
Friday (1/22):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (1/25):  PTA Meeting
Tuesday (11/25):  SBAC Interim Testing (English)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 1, 3, and 5 only.)
Wednesday (1/26): 100th Day of School!
Wednesday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
(Due to the adjusted schedule, students will attend Periods 2, 4, and 6 only.)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring the book to school as we will begin the project in class.
Saturday (1/30): SMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Rock!)
(11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - SMHS East Campus)
Saturday (1/30):  HMS Caddyshack Parent Party
(7 - 11 p.m. - Brookside Golf Club)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Introduction to Unit 3 = Ancient India, "Setting the Stage" in History Alive! online text
  • Prentice Hall Ancient Civilizations - video introduction on Ancient India
Homework - Chapter 12 Open-Book test
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - Achieve 3000 Lesson, "An Ear for Soccer"
 
Homework -
  • Finish Thought Question for Achieve 3000 lesson
  • IXL SS.1, SS.2, TT.1 - Due Thursday
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/21):  IXL SS.1, SS.2, TT.1 due
Friday (1/22):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (1/25):  PTA Meeting
Wednesday (1/26):  SBAC Interim Testing (English)
Thursday (1/27):  SBAC Interim Testing (Math)
Wednesday (1/27):  "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring the book to school as we will begin the project in class.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 12 Preview Activity = Learning About World Religions: Judaism
  • Chapter 12, Introduction and Section 2 with notes
Homework -
  • Finish the Chapter 12 Preview Activity if not completed in class
  • Egypt Research Report - corrections should be made in Google Classroom and submitted by pressing "Turn In," does not need to be printed
English
Wednesday Classwork - "Wounded Wolf" Test
 
Homework -
  • Wordly Wise 8E (typed)
  • Review for Wordly Wise 8 test
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/14):  Wordly Wise Lesson 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week - Wear College T-shirts or Colors
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 11 Test
  • Egypt Research Report - title plate
  • Independent work on scrolls and corrections for Egypt Research Report
Homework -
  • Be ready to turn in Chapter 11 Notes
  • Scroll project on key figure from Origins of Judaism due
  • Egypt Research Report - revisions and corrections due Thursday (do not print out, just "Turn In" using Google Classroom)
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Wordly Wise 8 Narrative - "Sacagawea's Great Adventure"
  • Lesson on Internal vs. External Conflict in English Journal
Homework -
  • WW8 A-D
  • WW8 E (typed) - due Thursday
  • Finish worksheet on Internal vs. External Conflict if not completed in class
  • Revisions/Corrections to "Name/Nombre" essay, printed (please check line spacing to make sure the essay fits nicely on one page)
  • Review for "Wounded Wolf" test using green packet (be prepared to turn the green packet in tomorrow)
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (1/12): College and Career Week - Wear Sunglasses,
"Your Future's So Bright!"
Wednesday (1/13):  "Wounded Wolf" Test
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (1/14):  WW 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week - Wear College T-shirts or Colors
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Chapter 11 Origins of Judaism Scroll Project (Sections 4,5,6) and accompanying note-taking packet
 
Homework -
  • Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday (Origins of Judaism)
  • Scroll page on key figure due Wednesday
English
Friday Classwork - "Wounded Wolf" in Reader's Notebook, p. 67-74
 
Homework - IXL Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BBB.1 due Tuesday
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Tuesday (1/12):  IXL - Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BBB.1 due
Tuesday (1/12): Social Studies Chapter 11 Test - Origins of Judaism
Wednesday (1/13):  "Wounded Wolf" Test
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (1/14):  WW 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 
Have a great weekend!
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Classwork:
  • Chapter 11, Section 6 on King Solomon with accompanying notes
  • Scroll project on The Origins of Judaism key figure
Homework:
  • Online Review for Ch. 11 test - parent signature to indicate completion
  • Scroll project - due Wednesday
  • Chapter 11 Notes - turn in Wednesday
  • Egypt Research Report - corrections due Thursday (Period 1 will get the reports passed back to them tomorrow). Do not print, just "Turn In" as a Google Classroom assignment.
English
Classwork:
  • WW 8 Vocabulary
  • "Wounded Wolf" - p. 13 in green packet
  • "Name/Nombre" essay passed back and reviewed
Homework:
  • IXL Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BB.1 - due tomorrow
  • WW8 A-D - due Wednesday
  • "Name/Nombre" essay corrections due Wednesday. Check Line Spacing to make sure the essay fits on one page, almost completely covering the page from top to bottom. Print out and turn in on Wed.
  • "Wounded Wolf" green packet - p. 14-15, #1, 2, 6, 7, 10 due Wednesday
Upcoming Dates
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Tuesday (1/12):  IXL - Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BBB.1 due
Tuesday (1/12): Social Studies Chapter 11 Test - Origins of Judaism
Wednesday (1/12): College and Career Week - Wear Sunglasses,
"Your Future's So Bright!"
Wednesday (1/13):  "Wounded Wolf" Test
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (1/14):  WW 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week - Wear College T-shirts or Colors
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - "Origins of Judaism" ancient scroll project (revising and editing, final draft)
 
Homework - none
 
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • Common Core workbook lesson on test-taking strategies using p. 13-19
  • New Year's writing activity - revise and edit
Homework -
  • "Wounded Wolf" green packet - p. 7-8
  • New Year's writing activity
  • IXL due next Tuesday, 1/12
Upcoming Dates
Friday (1/8):  Quarter 2 Grades Due
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Tuesday (1/12):  IXL - Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BBB.1 due
Tuesday (1/12): Social Studies Chapter 11 Test - Origins of Judaism
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (1/14):  WW 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 11=The Origins of Judaism, Section 3
  • "Designing a Page for an Ancient Scroll" Activity
Homework - complete the rough draft for the "Designing a Page for an Ancient Scroll" activity on your assigned key figure.
 
Absent students - your assigned key figures are as follows:
Kate Brunner - David
Ethan Chang - David
Alex Su - Abraham
Noah Rivera - Moses
Meidy Zhang - Abraham
 
English
Wednesday Classwork - Common Core ELA Workbook lesson on test-taking strategies, review of p.6 -12
 
Homework -
  • Common Core ELA Workbook Tryout Test Part 2, p. 13-19
  • New Year's Writing Activity due Friday
  • IXL Assignment due Tuesday, Jan. 12
  • Biography/Autobiography book selection due tomorrow!
Please Remember
.... to check PowerSchool to ensure that all
Quarter 2 assignments have been turned in.
.... to replenish any school supplies that are depleted or missing
(i.e. pencils, notebook paper, highlighters, etc.).
Let's start the new year and new semester prepared and organized!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/7):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report book approval due
Friday (1/8):  Quarter 2 Grades Due
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Tuesday (1/12):  IXL Z.1,Z.2,ZZ.1,ZZ.2,BBB.1 due
Tuesday (1/12): Social Studies Chapter 11 Test - Origins of Judaism
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Thursday (1/14):  WW 8 Test
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Classwork - Chapter 11, Sections 1 and 2 using Interactive Student Notebook handout to take notes.
 
Homework - Finish notes for Chapter 11, Sections 1 and 2
 
English
Classwork -
  • Brainpop video on New Year's traditions
  • "In the New Year..." writing activity
  • New Common Core Workbook - Tryout Test, Part 1 (p. 6-12)
Homework -
  • Finish the Common Core Workbook Tryout Test (p. 6-12)
  • "In the New Year..." writing activity - due Friday
  • IXL Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BB.1 - due Tuesday, Jan. 12
  • Biography/Autobiography Book Report book approval - due Thursday
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (1/7):  Biography/Autobiography Book Report book approval due
Friday (1/8):  Quarter 2 Grades Due
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Tuesday (1/12):  IXL Z.1,Z.2,ZZ.1,ZZ.2,BBB.1 due
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)

Due:

Assignment

Happy Holidays!
Hope you are enjoying a little rest and relaxation, and some festive fun as well!
 
In case you would like to get a "head start" on a few things, here are some upcoming assignments for 2016.
 
  • IXL - the next few Skills Lessons will not be due until January 10, but students may start working on them whenever they have a moment. They are:
Z.1, Z.2, ZZ.1, ZZ.2, BBB.1.
  • Biography/Autobiography Book Report - students can e-mail me if they have a book they would like to have approved. Reading does not need to be completed until the end of January, but sometimes vacation time is a great time for reading!
  • Achieve 3000 - there are a few articles available for students to access if they would like to spend a little extra time practicing reading skills. These will not be assignments, but just interesting supplemental activities. The subjects of the articles are related to what we will be studying in 2016.
 
FYI - I am working on organizing our class photos and will try to post them soon. We have some great ones from Halloween, our field trip to the Getty Villa, skits on daily life in Ancient Egypt, and the Holiday Party. Hopefully soon!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies and English - no homework!
 
 
Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you so much for contributing to our class holiday party.
It was so fun to celebrate together and remember all that we
have accomplished so far this year.
The Secret Elf gift exchange was a highlight, and the gratitude expressed
by each student was so heartwarming.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season!
Enjoy this special time of year with your wonderful families,
and I look forward to seeing you all in 2016!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/18):  End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
Holiday Music Assembly
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/4):  Professional Development Day
No School for Students!
Tuesday (1/5):  School Resumes
You will receive your new schedule for Q3 in Homeroom.
Thursday (1/7):  Java with Jason
(8:45 a.m. - HMS Cafeteria)
Friday (1/8):  Quarter 2 Grades Due
Monday (1/11) - Friday (1/15):  College and Career Week
Wednesday (1/13):  Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
Friday (1/15):  Career Day
(Minimum Day - 12:30 PM Dismissal)
Monday (1/18):  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
(No School!)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Classwork - Egypt watercolor silhouette art project
 
Homework - "Secret Elf' gift tags!

English
Classwork - Benchmark 2 Review, "Eleven" packet (p. 217)

Homework - "Eleven" packet p. 218, Section A. #5,6, Section B. #4,5,6 and Review for Benchmark 2!

Reminders
 ...students should bring their "Secret Elf" gifts to class tomorrow, 12/16, with the gift tag either taped or tied on. We will open them on Thursday at our holiday party!
....student have signed up to bring various things for our Holiday Party on Thursday. Food and drinks can be dropped off at Room 309 either on Wednesday or before school on Thursday.  Thank you to all who are contributing. The students have planned a great party!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Wednesday (12/16): "Secret Elf" gifts should be secretly brought to class.
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party, "Secret Elf" reveal!
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
(End of Quarter 2/Semester 1)



 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Ancient Egypt Research Report:
  • adding visuals with captions
  • citation for at least one required direct quote
  • turn-in directions
Homework - the entire research report is due tomorrow. Students should refer to the blue handout for reminders and directions.
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • using academic vocabulary to write about symbolism
  • Greek and Latin word roots activity
Homework -
  • the entire purple Benchmark 2 Skills Review packet should be completed by tomorrow
  • Students have the Book Report Approval form for our next genre - Biography/Autobiography. Approval is not due until January 7, but reading over the holidays might be a good idea!
 
Reminders
...tomorrow is the "Shelter Shower" for the San Gabriel Humane Society
at lunch time in Room 303.
Donations of cat food and dog food will be gratefully accepted!
...today we started working on gift tags for the Secret Elf gift exchange on Thursday.  The tags can now be completed at home and either taped or tied to the present. The goal is to celebrate our wonderful classroom community by giving to one another! Students should bring their gifts to class on Wednesday, 12/16, and we will open them on Thursday at our holiday party.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (12/15): Egypt Research Report due
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Wednesday (12/16): "Secret Elf" gifts should be secretly brought to class.
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party, "Secret Elf" reveal!
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
(End of Quarter 2/Semester 1)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - visited Hutto Lab to complete Works Cited page using Noodle Tools
 
Homework - the entire Ancient Egypt Research Report is due Tuesday. The Works Cited page should be completed and printed. Revising and editing should be done carefully! Students should turn in a typed copy of the report on Tuesday, as well as all the "planning" papers - note-taking sheets, rough draft, etc.
 
English
Friday Classwork -
  • Grammar Lesson - Interrogative and Indefinite Pronouns, Benchmark Skills 2 Review Packet p. 40
  • Greek and Latin Root Words - "holiday house" activity
Homework -
  • Benchmark Skills 2 Review packet - p. 36,37,39,41,42,43 (due Tuesday)
  • Biography/Autobiography Book Report Approval is due on January 27, but if students want to read over the break they can submit a book for approval next week. Forms will be passed out on Monday.
***Please note - All make-up work should be turned in by Wednesday, December 16th in order to receive credit! ****
 
 
Reminders
...today in class students signed up to bring something to our Holiday Party on Wednesday. They should talk it over with their grownups!
...students have information and ideas for the Secret Elf gift exchange. Thoughtful gift giving is the focus - "It is better to give than to receive..."
We will work on gift tags next week, and students should bring their gifts to class on Wednesday, 12/16. We will open them on Thursday!
 
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
Saturday (12/12): San Marino High School Titans play in the Regional CIF Championship Game! Home game at 7:00. Go Titans!
Tuesday (12/15): Egypt Research Report due
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Wednesday (12/16): "Secret Elf" gifts should be secretly brought to class.
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party, "Secret Elf" reveal!
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
(End of Quarter 2/Semester 1)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - visit to Hutto Lab for lesson on how to use Noodle Tools to complete a Works Cited page
 
Homework -
  • students should revise and edit, while typing, the Egypt Research Report Introduction and Body Paragraph 1
  • all information for the bibliography should be recorded on the top of each note-taking sheet so students can complete the bibliography in the Hutto Lab tomorrow
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • lesson on Author's Perspective - Benchmark 2 Skills Review Packet p.30-31
  • lesson on Comparing Symbolism in Literature - Benchmark Skills Review Packet p. 34
  • Greek and Latin roots for "holiday house" project
Homework - Purple Benchmark 2 Skills Review packet p. 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35
 
Reminders
...tomorrow in class, students will be volunteering to contribute to our class Holiday Party in some way. Traditional family favorite dishes are always fun!
...students have information and ideas for the Secret Elf gift exchange. Thoughtful gift giving is the focus - "It is better to give than to receive..."
We will work on gift tags next week, and students should bring their gifts to class on Wednesday, 12/16. We will open them on Thursday!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (12/10):  Choir Winter Concert
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
Tuesday (12/15): Egypt Research Report due
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party, "Secret Elf" reveal!
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
(End of Quarter 2/Semester 1)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Egypt research report - how to write the conclusion
  • "History of the Getty Villa" video - fyi, the video is posted below if you would like to view it!
  • Hour of Code - we participated in this fun, worldwide event designed to give students some exposure to coding. Videos which describe the event are posted below. Students will have access to the Hour of Code link on the HMS website for several more weeks, so they can continue to explore the different links and opportunities.
Homeworkk - the entire rough draft for the Egypt Research Report will be due Thursday, including the 4th body paragraph and the conclusion. Students should also work on gathering up all the bibliographic information they will need. This information should be recorded at the top of each note-taking sheet in preparation for our visit to the Hutto Lab on Thursday to use "Noodle Tools."
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - we finished reading and discussing "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
 
Homework -
  • "Eleven" green packet - p. 212-213
  • "Elven" Review and Assess questions on yellow worksheet (please follow the directions carefully) - due Thursday
  • IXL F.1, F.2, F.3 - due Thursday
  • Benchmark 2 Review purple packet - p. 26, 27,28,29,32,33 due Friday
 
Reminders
...our field trip to the Getty Museum is tomorrow!
Please be on time in the morning. We will be taking roll and boarding the buses by 8:10 a.m. Each Student should bring a disposable sack lunch with his or her name on it. Backpacks are not allowed and must be left at school. Cameras are allowed, but there is no flash photography permitted in the exhibits. Students should not bring cell phones on the trip. We will return by the end of the school day for regular pick up time. Should be a great day!
...today students drew "Secret Elf" names. 
We are going to try very hard to keep them a secret!
Students have information about what their person might like, and
the recommended price range is around $10.
We are emphasizing the idea that "it is better to give than receive" as we celebrate what a great classroom community we have become!
...students will be bringing home a flyer about a special
Bullying Intervention and Communication Skills Workshop for Parents
that will be taking place on January 6 at HMS.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:50 p.m.)
*Remember to bring a disposable sack lunch
Wednesday (12/9):  Band Holiday Concert
Wednesday (12/9): "The Mind of Boys" PfA program, 7:00 p.m.-HMS Audtiorium
Thursday (12/10):  IXL F.1, F.2, F.3 due
Thursday (12/10):  Choir Winter Concert
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
Tuesday (12/15): Egypt Research Report due
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Egypt Research Report (writing the introduction, topic sentences)
 
Homework - the rough draft of the introduction and the first three body paragraphs should be complete and ready to be checked
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • symbolism in literature - notes on object and color symbols in English Journal
  • "Eleven" - background on author, story exposition
Homework -
  • "Name/Nombre" essay due (one typed copy to turn in). Students do not need to submit it in Google Classroom yet. Further revisions may be made.
  • "Name/Nombre" art component - on small piece of white construction paper, students should write their first name in large block or bubble letters. Thin black sharpie may be used for outlining and colored pencils or crayons for coloring and shading. Students should include art details that tell something about themselves. When complete, there should be no white space showing. This does not need to be mounted. Students should turn it in separately, and we will mount it later.
  • IXL F.1,F.2, F.3 - due Thursday
  • "Eleven" green packet - p.212-213 due Wednesday
Our field trip to the Getty Museum is coming up on Wednesday!
Please be on time that day. We will be taking roll and boarding the buses by 8:10 a.m. Each Student should bring a disposable sack lunch with his or her name on it. Backpacks are not allowed and must be left at school. Cameras are allowed, but there is no flash photography permitted in the exhibits. Students should not bring cell phones on the trip. We will return by the end of the school day for regular pick up time. Should be a great day!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (12/7):  Hour of Code
 Tuesday (12/8): "Name/Nombre" essay due
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:50 p.m.)
*Remember to bring a disposable sack lunch
Wednesday (12/9):  Band Holiday Concert
Thursday (12/10):  IXL F.1, F.2, F.3 due
Thursday (12/10):  Choir Winter Concert
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
Tuesday (12/15): Egypt Research Report due
Wednesday (12/16):  English Benchmark 2
Thursday (12/17):  Class Holiday Party
Friday (12/18): Minimum Day, Music Assembly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork -
  • Mr. Quoc led lesson on how to add visuals to a google document
  • Ancient Egypt Research Report - note-taking for background information to be included in the Introduction paragraph and discussion on organizing body paragraphs
Homework - rough drafts for body paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 (due Tuesday)
 
We are planning a "Secret Elf" gift exchange to take place on Dec. 17th.
Students have a permission slip for parents to sign and return.
Please turn it in, if you have not already, at your earliest convenience!
 
English
Friday Classwork - WW7 Test, lesson on symbolism in literature
 
Homework -
  • "Name/Nombre" essay, with art component, due Tuesday
  • IXL F.1,F.2,F.3 - due Thursday
Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.
They are due Monday, December 7.
For online orders, our class code is LB99V.
For parents who would like to order a "surprise" for your student, please let me know by e-mail and I will hold the order for you (to be picked up at the office or after school.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (12/7): Scholastic Book Orders due
Tuesday (12/7):  Hour of Code
 Tuesday (12/8): "Name/Nombre" essay due
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
*Remember to bring a disposable sack lunch
Wednesday (12/9):  Band Holiday Concert
Thursday (12/10):  IXL F.1, F.2, F.3 due
Thursday (12/10):  Choir Winter Concert
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Ancient Egypt Research Report, finalize note-taking
 
Homework - notes should be completed, using 4-8 sources, so students are ready to start writing rough drafts tomorrow
 
We are planning a "Secret Elf" gift exchange to take place on Dec. 17th.
Students have a permission slip for parents to sign and return.
Please turn it in at your earliest convenience!
 
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "Name/Nombre" essay, paragraph 3
 
Homework -
  • "Name/Nombre" essay - typed report in Google Classroom and art component due Tuesday
  • WW 7E (typed)
  • Review for WW 7 Test
Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.
They are due Monday, December 7.
For online orders, our class code is LB99V.
For parents who would like to order a "surprise" for your student, please let me know by e-mail and I will hold the order for you (to be picked up at the office or after school.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise Lesson 7 Test
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise 7E due (typed)
Friday (12/4): "Secret Elf" Permission Slip due
Friday (12/4): Noontime Fun!
Monday (12/7): Scholastic Book Orders due
Tuesday (12/7):  Hour of Code
 Tuesday (12/8): "Name/Nombre" essay due
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
*Remember to bring a disposable sack lunch
Wednesday (12/9):  Band Holiday Concert
Thursday (12/10):  Choir Winter Concert
Friday (12/11):  Orchestra Winter Concert
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Note-taking for Ancient Egypt Research Report
 
Homework - if not completed in class, notes for 3 sources should be completed by tomorrow (see my post below on guidelines for note-taking)
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Reviewed/corrected WW7 A-D
  • Read WW7 Narrative - "Home, Home on the Range"
  • "Name/Nombre" essay - rough draft for paragraph 1
Homework -
  • "Name/Nombre" essay - rough draft for paragraphs 1 and 2
  • WW7 E - due Friday (typed)
  • IXL - V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (12/3): IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise Lesson 7 Test
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise 7E due (typed)
Friday (12/4): Noontime Fun!
 Tuesday (12/8): "Name/Nombre" essay due
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Egypt research report, note-taking on assigned topic and selected sub-topics using online sources available on Mrs. Doan's web page
 
Homework - if not completed, finish notes for one source as begun in class
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - "Name/Nombre" essay project introduced, graphic organizer begun
 
Homework -
  • WW7 A-D
  • "Name/Nombre" essay - complete graphic organizer
  • IXL V1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 - due Thursday
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/2):  Getty Permission Slip due
Thursday (12/3): IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise Lesson 7 Test
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise 7E due (typed)
Friday (12/4): Noontime Fun!
 Tuesday (12/8): "Name/Nombre" essay due
Wednesday (12/9):  Getty Field Trip (8:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Due:

Assignment

Note-taking for Egypt Research Report -

(please use these guidelines):

 

  1. Preview the source before you choose to use it – is there enough information on your subtopics to make it worthwhile?

 

  1. Once a source is chosen, record as much bibliographic information as possible at the top of a note-taking sheet, especially the URL!

 

  1. Use one note-taking sheet at a time, for one source at a time. Write the headings for your subtopics at the top of each of the 4 columns.

 

  1. Record as much information as you can on all four subtopics, using one source at a time, on the note-taking sheet.

 

  1. Remember to paraphrase!

 

READ: Read the fact.

STOP: What are the important words?

THINK: How can I say it differently?

TELL: Tell the fact in your own words.

 

  1. Notes should be in words and phrases, not complete sentences.

 

  1. If you want to include a direct quote, write it in your notes word for word and include quotation marks around it.

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork -
  • Brainpop on "Paraphrasing"
  • Introduction of Egypt research report - topics chosen
  • Note-taking lesson
Homework -
  • Reader's Notebook - p.63-66
  • Brainpop - watch "Paraphrasing" video again (the user name is hehms and the passwork is foxes), do the Review Quiz, then complete the worksheet. Remember to paraphrase!
English
Monday Classwork -
  • Introduction of Wordly Wise 7 Vocabulary
  • Achieve 3000, "Hey! That's My Picture!"
Homework -
  • Finish Achieve 3000 "Hey! That's My Picture!" - highlight the evidence to support each claim, take notes on the graphic organizer (to turn in), and then complete each of the 5 Steps
  • WW7 A-D - due Wednesday
  • IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 - due Thursday
  • WW 7 E (typed) - due Friday
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (12/2):  Getty Permission Slip due
Thursday (12/3): IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise Lesson 7 Test
Friday (12/4): Wordly Wise 7E due (typed)
Friday (12/4): Noontime Fun!
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 9 Test = Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
  • "Mysteries of Egypt" movie
Homework - none
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Personal and Possessive Pronouns - p. 161 and Benchmark 2 Skills Review Packet p. 38
  • Reader's Notebook "Names/Nombres" - p. 55-57
  • "Names/Nombres" green packet - p. 183, #9, 10
Homework -
  • Reader's Notebook - p. 58, #1,2,3
  • "Names/Nombres" green packet - p. 183, #7,8
  • Review for "Names/Nombres" test
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - triorama and paragraph on index card due Wednesday!
  • IXL - V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due December 3
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/25):  "Names/Nombres" Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report project due
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
Thursday (12/3): IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due
 
Have a wonderful, restful, enjoyable break.
I am thankful for all of my amazing students and
their families!
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork -
  • Chapter 9 Revew - "Crack the Code" online game
  • Self-evaluation of collaboration activity, dramatizations of Egyptian social classes
  • Movie - Mysteries of Egypt
 
Homework - review for Chapter 9 Test and be prepared to turn in Chapter 9 notes
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • Pronouns lesson - packet p. 37, 38, 40, 41
  • "Names/Nombres" in Reader's Notebook - p.53-55
  • Benchmark Skill - Understand the Difference Between Fact and Opinion ("Names/Nombres" green packet p. 178)
 
 
Homework
  • Pronouns packet p. 43
  • "Names/Nombres" green packet - p. 178, p. 180, p. 182-183 (#1, 3 only)
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - triorama and paragraph (due Wed.)
  • IXL - V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1  (due 12/3)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/24): Social Studies Chapter 9 Test
Tuesday (11/24):  Harry Potter Dress Up Day
Wednesday (11/25):  "Names/Nombres" Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report project due
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
Thursday (12/3): IXL V.1,V.2,W.1,W.2,W.3,X.1 due
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - dramatizations of daily life and social classes in ancient Egypt (Chapter 9)
 
Homework -
  • Notes for 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7 should be completed by Tuesday, 11/24
  • Chapter 9 Test on Tuesday, 11/24
  • Achieve 3000, "Who Built the Pyramids?" - if not done in class, should be completed by Monday, 11/23
English
Friday Classwork-
  • WW6 Test
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - directions for writing component (paragraph on index card)
  • "Names/Nombres" packet - vocabulary on p. 180
Homework -
  • "Names/Nombres" packet - p. 180, p. 182 (#1 and #3 only)
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - triorama and paragraph due Wed.
  • IXL - V.1, V.2, W.1, W.2, W.3, X.1 - due 12/3 (Note: students should begin with V.1 and V.2. I will be giving some instructions on the other sections next week. Also, it is very important that students read the "Explanation" when they miss a question! This speeds up improvement!)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/24): Social Studies Chapter 9 Test
Tuesday (11/24):  Harry Potter Dress Up Day
Wednesday (11/25):  "Names/Nombres" Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report project due
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 9 dramatizations of Egyptian social classes
 
Homework -
  • Period 1 - Do notes for Chapter 9.3 (Government Officials) and 9.5 (Scribes)
  • Period 3 - Do notes for Chapter 9.3 (Government Officials)
  • Achieve 3000 "Who Built the Pyramids?" - Thought Question writing  (due Monday)
English
Thursday Classwork - Fantasy/Science Fiction book report trioramas
 
Homework -
  • WW6 E
  • Review for Wordly Wise 6 Test
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - triorama ad paragraph (due Wednesday)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test (WW6 E due)
Friday (11/20):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (11/24): Social Studies Chapter 9 Test
Tuesday (11/24):  Harry Potter Dress Up Day
Wednesday (11/25):  "Names/Nombres" Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report project due
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Chapter 9=Daily Life in Ancient Egypt dramatization activity
 
Homework - complete the notes for your assigned social class section (if not completed in class)
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • corrected WW6 A-D
  • Introduction of Fantasy/Science Fiction project - triorama depicting climax/turning point (bring book to class on Thursday, we will be working on the project in class)
Homework -
  • green worksheet on "Tone"
  • IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 (due tomorrow)
  • WW6 E (due Friday)
  • bring Fantasy/Science Fiction book to class to work on project
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (11/19): IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test (WW6 E due)
Friday (11/20):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (11/24): Social Studies Chapter 9 Test
Wednesday (11/25):  "Names/Nombres" Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Chapter 8 Test
  • Achieve 3000 - "Who Built the Pyramids? Now We Know!"
  • Chapter 9, Section 2
Homework - Re-read Chapter 9, Section 2 (through the History Alive! link in your Google Drive), and complete the notes for 9.2, including the questions
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • WW6 - narrative about "The Story of Silk (WW6E due Fri.)
  • "Names/Nombres" - lesson on Literary Analysis: Tone
  • Reader's Notebook - p. 50-52
Homework -
  • WW6 A-D
  • WW6 E (due Friday)
  • IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 (due Thursday)
  • Book Report - complete reading for Fantasy/Science Fiction selection, students should bring the book to start the project in class
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Thursday (11/19): IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test (WW6 E due)
Friday (11/20):  Noontime Fun!
Tuesday (11/24): Social Studies Chapter 9 Test
Wednesday (11/25):  Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break!)
 
Please Remember
.... the Early-Bird Magazine Drive deadline has been extended
by one day - November 18 is now the final due date!
School I.D. # 2494433
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Chapter 9 = Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, Preview Activity and Introduction in text with accompanying notes
 
Homework -
  • review for Chapter 8 Test tomorrow
  • be ready to turn in Chapter 9 notes with postcards completed
English
Monday Classwork -
  • WW6 Vocabulary
  • "Names/Nombres" = background and preview activity
Homework -
  • WW6 A-D (due Wednesday)
  • "Names/Nombres" green packet - p. 173-174
  • IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 (due Thursday)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/17):  Chapter 8 Social Studies Test
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Thursday (11/19): IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test
 
Please Remember
.... to sell subscriptions for our Early-Bird Magazine Drive!
Turn-in day is tomorrow! 
School I.D. # 2494433
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - Achieve 3000, "Who Built the Pyramids? Now We Know!"
 
Homework - Chapter 8 Notes should be complete. Test is on Tuesday.
 
English
Friday Classwork - Final editing for Wonder Valley essay and related art project
 
Homework -
  • IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 (due next Thursday)
  • Complete reading for Fantasy/Science Fiction book report book by Wed.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/17):  Chapter 8 Social Studies Test
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Thursday (11/19): IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
 
Homework - none
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "The Drive-In Movies" test (including essay)
 
Homework -
  • Reader's Notebook p. 103-106 (online almanacs)
  • IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due tomorrow
  • IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due Thursday (11/19)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/13):  IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due
Friday (11/20):  6th Grade Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Theme - Neon!
Tuesday (11/17):  Chapter 8 Social Studies Test
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Thursday (11/19): IXL UU.1, UU.2, HHH.1 due
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test
 
 
Please Remember
....look for the information on the upcoming HMS Parent Party
that students brought home this week.
...tomorrow is the last day to contribute to
Operation Christmas Child. Toys and hygiene items will be
packed in shoe boxes and shipped to children around the world.
.... Turn-in day for the Early Bird Magazine Drive
is Tuesday, November 17th!
School I.D. # 2494433

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Chapter 7 Test, and finished notes for 8.5 and 8.6
 
Homework - if not completed in class, notes for Chapter 8, Sections 5 and 6.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • lesson on Character Traits in English Journal
  • Evidence Based Terminology pages in English Journal
  • Way to Cite Evidence in English Journal
Homework -
  • Review for "The Drive-In Movies" test on Thursday
  • be ready to turn in the green packet for "The Drive-In Movies" on Thursday
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/10): DogHaus Restaurant Fundraiser (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
(410 E. Main Street, Alhambra)
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test
Friday (11/13):  IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due
Friday (11/20):  6th Grade Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Theme - Neon!
Tuesday (11/17):  Chapter 8 Social Studies Test
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test
 
Please Remember
.... Turn-in day for the Early Bird Magazine Drive
is Tuesday, November 17th!
School I.D. # 2494433
...during the week of November 9-13, JFL will be collecting toys
and hygiene items for a global project called
Operation Christmas Child. Collected items will be
packed in shoe boxes and shipped to children around the world who have
never received presents. We will
be collecting contributions in Homeroom!
....School supplies - when students are prepared with necessary school supplies, it prevents disruptions and helps keep our classroom running efficiently. Starting this week, if a student is missing an item, a friendly note will be sent home as a reminder. The schools supplies list is included on my teacher home page under "Files." Look for the "Welcome Letter_School Supplies List."
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Chapter 8, Sections 5 and 6 (journey up the Nile River to Dayr al-Bahri to see Hatshepsut's great temple and to Abu Simbel to see Ramses' II temple complex)
 
Homework -
  • Geography Challenge Map and Critical Thinking questions (due tomorrow)
  • Review for Chapter 7 test
  • If not done in class, complete notes (postcards) for 8.3 and 8.4
English
Monday Classwork - practiced ACE response (Answer, Cite, Explain) for "The Drive-In Movies" in English Journal
 
Homework -
  • "The Drive-In Movies" green packet  - p. 76 and p. 78-79 (#3,7,9 only)
  • IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 - due Friday
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (11/10): Scholastic Book Orders due (optional) -
online orders can also be placed at scholastic.com/readingclub
using the class code LB99V
Tuesday (11/10):  Social Studies Chapter 7 Test =
Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan
Tuesday (11/10): DogHaus Restaurant Fundraiser (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
(410 E. Main Street, Alhambra)
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test
Friday (11/13):  IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due
Friday (11/20):  6th Grade Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Theme - Neon!
Tuesday (11/17):  Chapter 8 Social Studies Test
Wednesday (11/18):  Fantasy/Science Fiction book must be read by this date.
Remember to bring your book to class as we will begin the project together.
Friday (11/20):   WW6 Test
 
Please Remember
.... Turn-in day for the Early Bird Magazine Drive
is Tuesday, November 17th!
School I.D. # 2494433
...during the week of November 9-13, JFL will be collecting toys
and hygiene items for a global project called
Operation Christmas Child. Collected items will be
packed in shoe boxes and shipped to children around the world who have
never received presents. We will
be collecting contributions in Homeroom!
....School supplies - when students are prepared with necessary school supplies, it prevents disruptions and helps keep our classroom running efficiently. Starting this week, if a student is missing an item, a friendly note will be sent home as a reminder. The schools supplies list is included on my teacher home page under "Files." Look for the "Welcome Letter_School Supplies List."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - We continued our "journey up the Nile" to see the Great Pyramid at Giza and the White Chapel at Karnak, Chapter 8-Sections 3 and 4
 
Homework-
  • Finish notes/postcards for Chapter 8, Sections 3 and 4 (due Tuesday)
  • Geography Challenge map and questions (due Tuesday)
English
Friday Classwork - WW5 Test and English Journal activity on ACE responses (Answer, Cite, Explain)
 
Homework-
  • IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 (due Friday 11/13)
  • "The Drive-In Movies" packet - p. 76, and p. 78-79 #3,7,9 only (due Tuesday)
A note about school supplies - When students are prepared with necessary school supplies, it prevents disruptions and helps keep our classroom running efficiently. Starting next week, if a student is missing an item, a friendly note will be sent home as a reminder. The schools supplies list is included on my teacher home page under "Files." Look for the "Welcome Letter_School Supplies List."
 
Please Remember
...on Thursday, students brought home Q1 report cards, plus letters from
Achieve 3000 regarding the recent Level Set test
.... Turn-in day for the Early Bird Magazine Drive
is Tuesday, November 17th!
School I.D. # 2494433
...during the week of November 9-13, JFL will be collecting toys
and hygiene items for a global project called
Operation Christmas Child. Collected items will be
packed in shoe boxes and shipped to children around the world who have
never received presents. We will
be collecting contributions in Homeroom!
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday (11/9): Scholastic Book Orders due (optional) -
online orders can also be placed at scholastic.com/readingclub
using the class code LB99V
Tuesday (11/10):  Social Studies Chapter 7 Test =
Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan
Tuesday (11/10): DogHaus Restaurant Fundraiser (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
(410 E. Main Street, Alhambra)
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test
Friday (11/13):  IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 8, Sections 2 and 3
 
Homework - Continue to work on Geography Challenge, map and questions (due Tuesday) using the online History Alive! text for Unit 2 - Setting the Stage.
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "The Drive-In Movies" in the Reader's Notebook - p. 28-31
 
Homework
  • WW5 E (typed)
  • WW5 - Review for test
  • "The Drive-In Movies" green packet - p. 76 (due Tuesday)
  • "The Drive-In Movies" green packet - p. 78-79, #3, 7, 9 only (due Tuesday)
  • IXL Grammar - M.1, M.2, M.3 (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
Friday (11/6):  WW 5E due (typed)
Monday (11/9): Scholastic Book Orders due (optional) -
online orders can also be placed at scholastic.com/reading club
using the class code LB99V
Tuesday (11/10):  Social Studies Chapter 7 Test =
Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan
Tuesday (11/10): DogHaus Restaurant Fundraiser (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
(410 E. Main Street, Alhambra)
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test
Friday (11/13):  IXL M.1, M.2, M.3 due
 
 
Please Remember
...to bring soup, canned food, or peanut butter for our food drive-Last Day!
.... Turn-in day for the Early Bird Magazine Drive
is Tuesday, November 17th!
School I.D. # 2494433
...during the week of November 9-13, JFL will be collecting toys
and hygiene items for a global project called
Operation Christmas Child. Collected items will be
packed in shoe boxes and shipped to children around the world who have
never received presents. We will
be collecting contributions in Homeroom!
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Went over directions for Geography Challenge, read "Setting the Stage" for Unit 2, answered #11 together, and worked on map.
  • Chapter 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs - Preview Activity
Homework -
  • Chapter 8 Notes, p. 1 (Preview Activtity), #1-4
  • Geography Challenge - students will now complete the map and answer the questions on their own. The project is due on Tuesday. Students can refer to the online History Alive! textbook and use the Unit 2 "Setting the Stage" section for reference.
 
English
Wednesday Classwork - English Benchmark 1 Test
 
Homework -
  • Wonder Valley Essay - students should use the purple instructions sheet for the turn-in directions
  • WW5E - due Friday
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (11/5): Wonder Valley Essay due
Thursday (11/5): Q1 Report Cards distributed
Thursday (11/5):  HMS Bike Rodeo & Safety Demonstration
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
Friday (11/6):  WW 5E due (typed)
Tuesday (11/10):  Social Studies Chapter 7 Test =
Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test
 
Please Remember
... to bring soup, canned food, or peanut butter for our food drive.
.... the Early-Bird Magazine Drive envelope was passed
out in Homeroom yesterday!
Turn-in day is Tuesday, November 17th!  Sell, sell, sell!
School I.D. # 2494433
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Chapter 7, Section 4 text and notes, Geography Challenge Map and questions #1-8
 
Homework -
  • finish the paragraph in the notes for 7.4
  • answer questions #9-10 in the Geography Challenge packet (blue)
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • Benchmark Skills review tips
  • Wordly Wise 5 - we read and discussed the narrative and procedure for completing WW5E (due Friday)
  • Reader's Notebook - p. 28-29, "The Drive-In Movies"
Homework -
  • WW5 A-D
  • Benchmark Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 13, 17, 19
  • Review for Benchmark Skills 1 test
  • Wonder Valley essay due Thursday - follow the directions (purple) for turn-in procedures
  • WW5E due Friday
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/4):  English Benchmark 1
Wednesday (11/4):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (11/5): Wonder Valley Essay due
Thursday (11/5): Q1 Report Cards distributed
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
Friday (11/6):  WW 5E due (typed)
Tuesday (11/10):  Social Studies Chapter 7 Test =
Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan
Wednesday (11/11): No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Thursday (11/12):  "The Drive-In Movies" test

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 7, Section 2 (with notes), and 7.3 Activity (students "acted out" the physical features of ancient Egypt)
 
Homework - none
 
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • Structural features of a website lesson - purple packet p. 4
  • Wonder Valley essay - revising and editing
Homework-
  • IXL - C.1, E.1, AAA.3, ZZ.1 (due Tuesday)
  • Benchmark Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 5,7,9,11,15 (due Tuesday)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/30):  Quarter 1 Grades Due
Friday (10/30):  No School for Students!
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (11/3): IXL C.1, E.1, AAA.3, ZZ.1 due
Wednesday (11/4):  English Benchmark 1
Wednesday (11/4):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (11/5): Wonder Valley Essay due
Thursday (11/5): Q1 Report Cards distributed
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
 
Monday (10/26) - Friday (11/6): "Friends in Deed" Food Drive
Please bring any of the following protein items to your Homeroom or to the school office: large cans (26 - 50 oz) of Campbell's condensed soup, canned stew, jars of peanut butter, cans of chicken or tuna.  Using these items, volunteers will construct the American flag on the front lawn of HMS on Monday, November 9th in honor of Veterans' Day.  Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (please make checks payable to "Friends in Deed" with "Pantry Protein" on the memo line).  Thank you, in advance, for your support of this very worthy cause!

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Ch. 7 = Geography of Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Cannan,
notes for 7.3, activity to "act out" a map of ancient Canaan for 7.4
 
Homework - finish the paragraph in the notes for 7.3 if not completed in class
 
English
Monday classwork -
  • turn-in directions for Wonder Valley essay (due Thursday)
  • WW5 vocabulary
  • Reader's Notebook - "Drive In Movies" by Gary Soto, p. 26-28
Homework -
  • IXL C.1, E.1, AAA.3, ZZ.1 (Note: when I look at the completion reports for IXL, I see the amount of time students spend on each section, as well as the score. If students spend at least 15-20 minutes on the sections that are more difficult, they will receive full credit for the homework assignments even if the don't achieve a score 0f 100.)
  • Benchmark Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 5, 7, 9, 11, 15
  • WW5 A-D (due Wednesday)
FYI - our class won the award for the door decorating contest for Red Ribbon Week! The door was totally "kid made," and each student contributed something to the overall effort. Contributions reflected their ideas about healthy living and achieving happiness. They did a great job!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (11/4):  English Benchmark 1
Wednesday (11/4):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (11/5): Wonder Valley Essay due
Thursday (11/5): Q1 Report Cards distributed
Friday (11/6):  Wordly Wise 5E due (typed)
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
 
Monday (10/26) - Friday (11/6): "Friends in Deed" Food Drive
Please bring any of the following protein items to your Homeroom or to the school office: large cans (26 - 50 oz) of Campbell's condensed soup, canned stew, jars of peanut butter, cans of chicken or tuna.  Using these items, volunteers will construct the American flag on the front lawn of HMS on Monday, November 9th in honor of Veterans' Day.  Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (please make checks payable to "Friends in Deed" with "Pantry Protein" on the memo line).  Thank you, in advance, for your support of this very worthy cause!
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Chapter 7=Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan, Preview activity and Section 1
 
Homework - blue worksheet History Reading Skill-Clarify and Connect Main Ideas
 
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • lesson on Benchmark 1 skills - prefixes pre-, be-, and suffixes -ation, -able
  • Wonder Valley essay - conclusion
  • Wonder Valley essay - inserting photos
Homework -
  • IXL - C.1, E.1, AAA.3, ZZ.1 (due Tuesday)
  • Benchmark Skills Review (purple packet) - p. 3,12,16
Please Remember
... to buy Halloween Grams to send to your classmates! (Optional)
Each one is $0.25 and comes with a piece of candy.
Be sure to turn them in by this Thursday for delivery on Monday.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (10/28):  HMS Science Fair, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (HMS Gym)
Thursday (10/29):  Red Ribbon Week: Halloween Dress-Up Day
Friday (10/30):  Quarter 1 Grades Due
Friday (10/30):  No School for Students!
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (11/3): IXL C.1, E.1, AAA.3, ZZ.1 due
Wednesday (11/4):  English Benchmark 1
Wednesday (11/4):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (11/5): Wonder Valley Essay due
Thursday (11/5): Q1 Report Cards distributed
Friday (11/6): Wordly Wise 5 Test
 
Monday (10/26) - Friday (11/6): "Friends in Deed" Food Drive
Please bring any of the following protein items to your Homeroom or to the school office: large cans (26 - 50 oz) of Campbell's condensed soup, canned stew, jars of peanut butter, cans of chicken or tuna.  Using these items, volunteers will construct the American flag on the front lawn of HMS on Monday, November 9th in honor of Veterans' Day.  Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (please make checks payable to "Friends in Deed" with "Pantry Protein" on the memo line).  Thank you, in advance, for your support of this very worthy cause!
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Hammurabi essay - conclusion, then revising and editing
 
Homework - the Hammurabi Law Code essay is due tomorrow. Students should print out one copy to turn in, plus submit it in Google Classroom as "done." Students should finish revising and editing tonight using the pink self-editing handout. The self-editing checklist should serve as a guideline for how the paragraphs should be structured. When referring to the laws, they can either be quoted directly or paraphrased, but they do need a citation, i.e. (Doc C). Students will need to turn in the typed essay, the packet with documents (beige), and the pink self-editing handout.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - Wonder Valley essay rough draft, then revisingand editing.
 
Homework -
  • "Drive In Movies" green packet p. 75
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book report - book approval due tomorrow
  • "Catch up" for Wonder Valley essay for students who are a little behind (3-4 paragraphs should be typed by now)
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (10/27): Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Report approval due
Wednesday (10/27):  Hammurabi Code of Law essay due
Wednesday (10/28):  Red Ribbon Week: Wear Crazy Socks
Wednesday (10/28):  HMS Science Fair, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (HMS Gym)
Thursday (10/29):  Red Ribbon Week: Halloween Dress-Up Day
Friday (10/30):  Quarter 1 Grades Due
Friday (10/30):  No School for Students!
(Professional Development Day)
 
Monday (10/26) - Friday (11/6): "Friends in Deed" Food Drive
Please bring any of the following protein items to your Homeroom or to the school office: large cans (26 - 50 oz) of Campbell's condensed soup, canned stew, jars of peanut butter, cans of chicken or tuna.  Using these items, volunteers will construct the American flag on the front lawn of HMS on Monday, November 9th in honor of Veterans' Day.  Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (please make checks payable to "Friends in Deed" with "Pantry Protein" on the memo line).  Thank you, in advance, for your support of this very worthy cause!
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Hammurabi Code of Law essay.
 
Homework - For those who did not finish in class, the typing of the rough draft (except for the conclusion paragraph) should be completed in Google Classroom. Tomorrow, we will work on the conclusion, then revise and edit. The essay should be completed and turned in by Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
 
English
Monday Classwork  -
  • lesson on "Revising" with handout
  • Achieve 3000 LevelSet test (to determine reading lexile level in the program)
Homework -
  • "Drive In Movies" green packet p. 69-70
  • IXL T.1, T.2, T.3, T.4
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report book approval due by Wed.
 
Monday (10/26) - Friday (11/6): "Friends in Deed" Food Drive
Please bring any of the following protein items to your Homeroom or to the school office: large cans (26 - 50 oz) of Campbell's condensed soup, canned stew, jars of peanut butter, cans of chicken or tuna.  Using these items, volunteers will construct the American flag on the front lawn of HMS on Monday, November 9th in honor of Veterans' Day.  Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (please make checks payable to "Friends in Deed" with "Pantry Protein" on the memo line).  Thank you, in advance, for your support of this very worthy cause!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (10/27):  Red Ribbon Week: Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Jersey
Tuesday (10/27):  PTA Association Meeting (8:45 – 10 a.m.)
HMS Kenneth White Auditorium
Tuesday (10/27):  IXL Assignment Due
(Skills: T.1, T.2, T.3, T.4)
Wednesday (10/27): Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Report approval due
Wednesday (10/27):  Hammurabi Code of Law essay due
Wednesday (10/28):  Red Ribbon Week: Wear Crazy Socks
Wednesday (10/28):  HMS Science Fair, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (HMS Gym)
Thursday (10/29):  Red Ribbon Week: Halloween Dress-Up Day
Friday (10/30):  Quarter 1 Grades Due
Friday (10/30):  No School for Students!
(Professional Development Day)
 

Due:

Assignment

Monday in class the students will view a short video about the LevelSet test, and then they will take the LevelSet test for Achieve 3000. It is very important the students do their best on this test as it "sets" their reading level for Achieve 3000. Achieve 3000 is a program that will be used across the curriculum (not just for English, but also in Science and Social Studies classes) at HMS. If you have any questions about the program, please address them to the administration. If you would like to preview the movie, please click on the following link and watch the clip entitled TeenBiz:
 
 
Friends in Deed Food Drive
Please consider donating cans of tuna, and/or extra large cans of Progresso or Campbell's soup (the soup brand and size are important, as the school is making an American Flag model with the donations to honor our Veterans). Thanks in advance for helping out the less fortunate.
 
English
Homework - IXL T.1, T.2, T.3, T.4 (due Tuesday)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Monday (10/26) -Red Ribbon Week (wear HMS clothing, or red)
Monday (10/26) - Achieve 3000 LevelSet Test
Monday (10/26) - Canned Food Drive begins
Wedneday (10/28) - Red Ribbon Week ("Crazy Socks Day")
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
Wednesday (10/28) - HMS Science Fair
Thursday (10/29) - Wear Halloween costumes!
Friday (10/30)- Quarter 1 grades due
Friday (10/30) -  No school for students
Professional Development Day

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Hammurabi Code of Law Document Based Question essay, body paragraphs 2 and 3 on Property Law and Personal Injury Law
 
Homework - finish the rough draft for body paragraphs 2 and 3 on Property Law and Personal Injury Law for Hammurabi Law Code essay. Be ready to type tomorrow!
 
English
Thursday Classwork - Wonder Valley essay/lesson on descriptive language, "Show, Not Tell!" Also, brainstorming for paragraph 2 more body paragraphs (food and activities)
 
Homework - Students should complete the rough draft for first four paragraphs of the essay. We will do the conclusion next week, so don't do that paragraph yet. Be descriptive - "Show, Don't Tell!"
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Monday (10/26)- Thursday (10/29) - Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
Wednesday (10/28) - HMS Science Fair
Friday (10/30)- Quarter 1 grades due
Friday (10/30) -  No school for students!
Professional Development Day
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Hammurabi Code of Law DBQ, rough draft for Introduction and Paragraph 2
 
Homework - if students did not finish in class, they should complete the rough draft for the first two paragraphs (Introduction and Paragraph 2)
 
English
Wednesday Classwork - "Homecoming" test, and Wonder Valley essay
 
Homework - if students did not finish in class, they should complete the rough draft for the first two paragraphs of the essay (Introduction and Paragraph 2)
 
Homeroom
Reminder - Red Ribbon Week signs and posters need to be finished by tomorrow so we can decorate our door!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Monday (10/26)- Thursday (10/29) - Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
Wednesday (10/28) - HMS Science Fair
Friday (10/30)- Quarter 1 grades due
Friday (10/30) -  No school for students!
Professional Development Day
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Hammurabi DBQ - we brainstormed by reviewing the documents and formulating a position to be supported by evidence, then began work on the Introduction paragraph of the 5 paragraph essay.
 
Homework - none
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - Wonder Valley essay - lesson on writing a "hook" for the Introduction, and began writing introductory paragraph. Also, reviewed "Homecoming" for test.
 
Homework -
  • IXL U.1 and U.2
  • Review for "Homecoming" test - use the green packet to review the vocabulary, story elements, and skills (possessive nouns, making predictions, etc.)
  • Annotation activity - follow the directions carefully, highlighting and making notes as you re-read "The Homecoming"
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (10/21): IXL U.1 and U.2 due
Wednesday (10/21):  "Homecoming" Literature Test
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Monday (10/26)- Thursday (10/29) - Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
Wednesday (10/28) - HMS Science Fair
Friday (10/30)- Quarter 1 grades due
Friday (10/30) -  No school for students!
Professional Development Day
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Hammurabi DBQ, Documents D and E (p. 19, 21)
 
Homework - blue worksheet, "Use Text Features," on binder paper
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • "Homecoming" packet p. 57, possessive nouns
  • Wonder Valley essay, outline and introductory paragraph rough draft
Homework -
  • Benchmark Skills Review packet (purple) - p. 18
  • IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due tomorrow
  • IXL U.1, U.2 - due Wednesday
Note: I have posted Wonder Valley pictures (only the ones that I took).
You can find the link on my home page under "Recent Posts."
There was a problem with the sharings settings, but now they should be accessible without having to ask for permission.
Check it out! There are some great photos!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (10/20): IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due
Wednesday (10/21): IXL U.1 and U.2 due
Wednesday (10/21):  "Homecoming" Literature Test
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" Document Based Question activity p. 11, 13, 15, 17
 
Homework - none
 
English
Friday Classwork - WW Lesson 4 Test, IXL Grammar practice
 
Homework - IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due Tuesday
 
Note: I have posted the pictures that I took at Wonder Valley
as a link on my home page. Take a look!
Upcoming Dates
Monday (10/19):  Last Day to Turn in Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Sales
to be Eligible for Prizes
Tuesday (10/20): IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due
Wednesday (10/21):  "Homecoming" Literature Test
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Ch. 6 Test and reading of "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?"Background Essay.
 
Homework - "Hammurabi's Code: Was It Just?" p. 5, 9
 
English
Thursday Classwork -
  • We went over grammar rules and started IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1
  • Descriptive Writing Lesson - writing about a place, writing about a thing
Homework -
  • WW4 Worksheet - Cloze Activity
  • Review for WW4 Test
  • Descriptive Writing - brainstorm ideas for writing about a place (Wonder Valley activity) and thing (Wonder Valley meal), pages 88-89 in packet
  • IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 (due Tuesday)
  • Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report book selection due Oct. 28
Scholastic Book Orders - a few students asked if they could submit their book orders tomorrow, so I extended the deadline one day. Books can also be ordered on Scholastic.com/readingclub using our class code - LB99V.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/16):  Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Test
Friday (10/16):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (10/19):  Last Day to Turn in Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Sales
to be Eligible for Prizes
Tuesday (10/20): IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due
Wednesday (10/21):  "Homecoming" Literature Test
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Friday (10/23): Haunted House and Halloween Dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Note: Tomorrow we will be having an earthquake drill during 3rd Period as part of the "Great California Shakeout."  Students will probably be outside for at least 45 minutes. It might be a good idea for them to bring a hat, water bottle, and/or a good book to read.
 
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Ch. 6 Test Review and Hammurabi's Code Of Law Document Based Question Activity (p. 3-4).
 
Homework -
  • Review for Chapter 6 Open-Note Test
  • Complete p. 6 in the Chapter 6 Interactive Student Notebook packet - "Report Card for the Mesopotamian Empires"
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • completed page in English Journal on "Descriptive Writing"
  • Began Wonder Valley pre-writing, "Writing a Descriptive Paragraph: Person"
Homework -
  • WW4 E
  • Finish p. 87, "Writing a Descriptive Paragraph: Person." This is a brainstorming activity for the paragraph you will write about your counselor. You only need to start thinking about the descriptive details you will use. You do not need to write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. We will do that as part of the rough draft for the essay.
  • IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, and S.1 (due Tuesday, October 20)
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/15):  Great California Shakeout
Thursday (10/15): October Scholastic book orders due
Thursday (10/15):  Chapter 6 "Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia"  Test (Open Note)
Friday (10/16):  Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Test
Friday (10/16):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (10/19):  Last Day to Turn in Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Sales
to be Eligible for Prizes
Tuesday (10/20): IXL P.1, Q.1, R.1, S.1 due
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - We read Chapter 6, Sections 7-9 in the Hitsory Alive! online textbook and completed the accompanying notes in the Interactive Student Notebook packet. We also began discussing the Document Based Question activity we will be starting on Hammurabi's Code of Law.
 
Homework- 
  • "The Code of Hammurabi" worksheet, both sides.
  • Begin to review for Chapter 6 test (Thursday). The test will be open-note!
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - We read and discussed the Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Narrative, "A Different Way to Fly." We also began to work on our descriptive essay writing project. We watched the BrainPop video "Show, Not Tell" and began an entry for our English Journal on descriptive writing. 
 
Homework:
  • WW 4 A-D
  • WW4 E (due Thursday)
  • BrainPop worksheet, "Show, Not Tell"
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/15):  Great California Shakeout
Thursday (10/15): October Scholastic book orders due
Thursday (10/15):  Chapter 6 "Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia"  Test (Open Note)
Friday (10/16):  Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Test
Friday (10/16):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (10/19):  Last Day to Turn in Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Sales
to be Eligible for Prizes
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due

Due:

Assignment

We had a wonderful time last week at wonderful Wonder Valley!  I was so proud of all my students. They were cooperative and enthusiastic, and it was a pleasure to see them having so much fun while they made new friends and tried new things.  
 
 
Social Studies
Monday Classwork - We read Chapter 6, Sections 3-6 (online using the History Alive! link in Google Drive) and completed the accompanying notes in the Chapter 6 Interactive Student Notebook packet.
 
Homework - none
 
English
Monday Classwork -
  • Next book report introduced - Fantasy/Science Fiction. Students should have their book approved by October 28 and complete the reading by November 18.
  • Wordly Wise 4 Vocabulary introduced
  • "Homecoming" vocabulary and suffix -able
Homework -
  • "Homecoming" green packet p. 55
  • IXL A.1-A.5 should be completed by tomorrow
  • WW4 A-D due Wednesday
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/15):  Great California Shakeout
Thursday (10/15): October Scholastic book orders due
Thursday (10/15):  Chapter 6 "Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia" Test
Friday (10/16):  Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Test
Friday (10/16):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (10/19):  Last Day to Turn in Hauntington Breakfast
Ticket Sales to be Eligible for Prizes
Friday (10/23):  Quarter 1 Ends!
Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Saturday (10/24):  Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (10/28): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report-book approval due

Due:

Assignment

Wonder Valley News:
Tomorrow, students will be attending an assembly to go over instructions
and guidelines for Wonder Valley. They will also be bringing home a flyer with important information and the packing list. Be on the look out for it!
 
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Ch. 5 Test
 
Homework - Blue worksheet on The Sumerians.
 
English
Thursday Classwork - WW3 A-D corrections, and we read a Chinese folktale by Lawrence Yep, "The Homecoming," while completing p. 53 in the green "Homecoming" packet. Absent students - you should do this classwork to get caught up!
 
Homework -
  • "Homecoming" packet p. 60-61, #1,2,4,7,8
  • Period 4 only - "Homecoming" packet p. 53
  • WW3 E
  • Review for WW3 Test
  • Continue to work on IXL A.1-A.5 (due Oct. 13)
Upcoming Dates
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3E due (typed)
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Test
Monday (10/5-10/9): 6th Grade Trip to Wonder Valley!
Tuesday (10/13): IXL online program - Sections A.1-A.5 due
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - completed Chapter 5 Skill Builder activity on Ancient Sumer
 
Homework - Ch. 5 Study Guide (blue packet) and review for Ch. 5 test tomorrow.
 
English
Wednesday Classwork - Introduced IXL online program which will give students an opportunity to do comprehensive language arts review activities. Each student received their login information, and a parent information letter was sent home.
 
Homework -
  • Parent signature on IXL Information letter
  • WW3 A-D
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (10/1): Wordly Wise Lesson 3, A-D due
Thursday (10/1): History Alive! Chapter 5 Test
Thursday (10/1): Java with Jason in the Cafeteria at 8:45
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3E due (typed)
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Test
Monday (10/5-10/9): 6th Grade Trip to Wonder Valley!
Tuesday (10/13): IXL online program - Sections A.1-A.5 due
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Ch. 5=Ancient Sumer Skill Builder Activity (determining whether ancient Sumer had each characteristic of a civilization by examining artifacts)
 
Homework - Complete the Ch. 5 reading and notes (two packets) for the sections you began in class today (only those sections). Also, be ready to turn in your Chapter 4 notes tomorrow.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork -
  • went over "Stray" test and WW2E grading rubric
  • added "Wordly Wise Tips" to inside front cover of WW book - secrets for success!
  • WW3 Narrative - "Land of Contrasts" about Thailand
  • Stand-Alone sentences activity
Homework -
  • New green literature packet ("Homecoming") -p. 48-49
  • Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book report - due tomorrow!
  • WW3 A-D (due Thursday), WW3E (due Friday)
Upcoming Date
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due
Thursday (10/1): Wordly Wise Lesson 3, A-D due
Thursday (10/1): History Alive! Chapter 5 Test
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3E due (typed)
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Test
Monday (10/5-10/9): 6th Grade Trip to Wonder Valley!
 
Please click on the link below for
information (including packing list).

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Friday Classwork - The Rise of Sumerian City-States Real Estate Advertisement project, and Chapter 5, Section 3
 
Homework - If students did not turn the Sumerian Real Estate Advertisment project in today, they can have a few extra days and turn it in on Tuesday.
 
English
Friday Classwork - "Stray" Test and Response to Literature Analysis writing activity
 
Homework - The book report is due on Wednesday. Also, students can get a head start on Wordly Wise Lesson 3 if they would like. WW3 A-D is due on Thursday, October 1 and WW3E is due on Friday (typed).
 
Upcoming Date
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (9/29): Sumerian City-States Project due -Design A Real Estate Ad
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due
Thursday (10/1): Wordly Wise Lesson 3, A-D due
Thursday (10/1): History Alive! Chapter 5 Test
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3E due (typed)
Friday (10/2): Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Test
Monday (10/5-10/9): 6th Grade Trip to Wonder Valley!

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 4 test. We also started Chapter 5 = Ancient Sumer (Sections 1 and 2)
 
Homework - complete notes for Chapter 5, Section 2 in Interactive Student Notebook packet. Also, return Q1 Progress Report with parent signature.
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "Stray" Response to Literature Analysis written response lesson
 
Homework -
  • Complete "Stray" Response to Literature Analysis written response
  • Do p. 6 in the Benchmark Skills Review purple packet
  • Review for "Stray" test
  • Return Q1 Progress Report with parent signature.
 
Upcoming Date
Thursday  (9/24): Progress Reports sent home
Friday (9/25):  "Stray" Literature Test
Friday (9/25): Signed Progress Report due back
Friday (9/25):  Wonder Valley Paperwork and Payment Due
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (9/29): Sumerian City-States Project due -Design A Real Estate Ad
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - The Rise of Sumerian City-States Real Estate Advertisement Project
 
Homework
  • Review for Chapter 4 test (tomorrow). Quizlet is sometimes a great resource for review quizzes. Students would need to search for History Alive, The Ancient World, Chapter 4.
  • Work on the Chapter 4 project - The Rise of Sumerian City-States Real Estate Ad. This project can either be turned in on Friday, September 25 or Tuesday, September 29 (after the long weekend)
English
Wednesday Classwork -
  • Introduction of Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - students will now complete the flip-book on plot elements as homework to be turned in next Wednesday, September 30.
  • Common/Proper Nouns in English Journal
Homework -
  • "Stray" Literature green packet - p. 34
  • Benchmark Skills purple packet - p.14
  • Continue work on book report
Upcoming Date
Thursday (9/24):  Ch. 4 Social Studies Test - The Rise of Sumerian City-States
Thursday  (9/24): Progress Reports sent home
Friday (9/25):  "Stray" Literature Test
Friday (9/25): Signed Progress Report due back
Friday (9/25):  Wonder Valley Paperwork and Payment Due
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (9/29): Sumerian City-States Project due -Design A Real Estate Ad
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Chapter 4, Sections 6 and 7. Also, introduced Chapter 4 project - Create a Real Estate Ad for an Ancient Sumerian City-State.
 
Homework - finish notes for Chapter 4, Sections 6 and 7.
 
English
Tuesday Classwork - Plot Diagram for "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant.
 
Homework -
  • Green "Stray" packet - p. 36
  • Green "Stray" packet - p. 39-40, #4,5,7,8 only
  • Be ready to begin the Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report. Bring the book to class.
Upcoming Date
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book
must be read by this date.
Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Wednesday (9/23):  Math Team Tryout (3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - HMS Cafeteria)
Thursday (9/24):  Ch. 4 Social Studies Test - The Rise of Sumerian City-States (revised date)
Friday (9/25):  "Stray" Literature Test (revised date)
Friday (9/25):  Wonder Valley Paperwork and Payment Due
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (9/29): Sumerian City-States Project due -Design A Real Estate Ad (revised date)
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Monday Classwork - Chapter 4, Sections 4 and 5
 
Homework - Do the notes for Chapter 4, Section 5
 
English
Monday Classwork - completed note-taking activity on Elements of Plot (Plot Pyramid) in the English Journal and finished reading "Stray" in the Reader's Notebook.
 
Homework - yellow worksheet on Elements of Plot
 
Upcoming Date
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Tuesday (9/22):  Good Citizenship Breakfast (10:00 a.m.)
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book
must be read by this date.
Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Wednesday (9/23):  Math Team Tryout (3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - HMS Cafeteria)
Thursday (9/24): Ch. 4 Social Studies Test, The Rise of Sumerian City-States (new date)
Friday (9/25):  "Stray" Literature Test (new date)
Friday (9/25):  Wonder Valley Paperwork and Payment Due
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
Tuesday (9/29): Sumerian City-State Real Estate Advertisement Due (new date)
Wednesday (9/30): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Project due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 4, Section 3 group activity
 
Homework - blue worksheet on Mesopotamia
 
English
Thursday Classwork - "Stray" in Reader's Notebook, p. 35 in green literature packet (Using Prior Knowledge to Make Predictions)
 
Homework:
  • green "Stray" packet p. 37
  • WW2 E
  • Review for WW2 test
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test, WW2E due
Monday (9/21): Pinwheels for Peace during Homeroom
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book must be read by this date. Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (9/25): Wonder Valley Registration due
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork - Neolithic Comic Books completed and turned in. Ch. 4 Text and Notes introduced = The Rise of Sumerian City-States.
 
Homework - If not completed in class, finish the Preview activity in the notes packet.
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • WW2E, set up document and did #1-5 together (now due Friday)
  • Began next literature unit, "Stray"
Homework:
  • Green "Stray" literature packet p. 30-31
  • Purple Benchmark Review packet p. 2, 8, 10
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test, WW2E due
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book must be read by this date. Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (9/25): Wonder Valley Registration due
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork - Chapter 3 Test
 
Homework -
  • Neolithic Comic Book Project due tomorrow (Wed.)
  • Be ready to turn in Ch. 3 Notes
English
Tuesday Classwork - "Parts of Speech" rap, Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Narrative
 
Homework - WW2 A-D
WW2 E - due Friday
 
Announcements (in case you didn't see the flyer)

With the recent discovery of Homo Naledi near Johannesburg, South Africa, the following information might be of interest to you and your families:

National Geographic Magazine – October 2015 Issue:

“Almost Human” -

A new ancestor shakes up our family tree

The NOVA/National Geographic Television Special:

“Dawn of Humanity”

Premieres Wednesday, September 16th

9:00 p.m. on PBS

(you can also watch the special NOW as it is currently streaming online, the link is shown below)

 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/16): Ch. 3 Neolithic Age Comic Book Project Due
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test, WW2E due
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book must be read by this date. Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (9/25): Wonder Valley Registration due
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Monday Classwork - Neolithic Comic Book Project
 
Homework - Review for test using the blue Ch. 3 Study Guide. Also, work on Comic Book Project (due Wednesday)
 
English
Monday Classwork - We read and discussed the Wordly Wise Lesson 2 vocabulary. We also completed the Parts of Speech page in English Journals.
 
Homework - Wordly Wise A-D (due Wednesday) and yellow grammar worksheet on Parts of Speech (due tomorrow)
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/15):  Chapter 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" Test
Wednesday (9/16): Ch. 3 Neolithic Age Comic Book Project Due
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Wednesday (9/23):  Your Realistic Fiction/Mystery book report book must be read by this date. Bring your book to school, as you will start the book report assignment in class.
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (9/25): Wonder Valley Registration due
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Friday Classwork - watched a short video on the History Channel about the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution and continued work on the Ch. 3 Comic Book project. We also briefly discussed the significance of 911 and recognized today as a day of remembrance.
 
Homework - The Chapter 3 Comic Book project is due Wednesday. Students were given the option to take home parts of the project to work on over the weekend as needed. They will be given additional time in class on Monday as well. 
 
FYI - PBS will be airing a NOVA/National Geographic Special, "The Dawn of Humanity," based on the recent discovery of "Homo Naledi" near Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday, September 16, at 9:00 p.m. There is also a link posted below.
 
English
 
Friday Classwork - lesson on Parts of Speech and related activity in the English Journal.
 
Homework - none
 
Other Announcements
  • The Wonder Valley registration packet was distributed to students today (Friday) and is due back Friday, September 25th.
  • School Pictures were also sent home with students.
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/15):  Chapter 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" Test
Wednesday (9/16): Ch. 3 Neolithic Age Comic Book Project Due
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test
Tuesday (9/22):  PTA Meeting in the HMS Cafeteria (8:45 a.m.)
Friday (9/25):  Noontime Fun!
Friday (9/25): Wonder Valley Registration due
Monday (9/28):  No School for Students
(Professional Development Day)

Due:

Assignment

Sorry for this late posting! It got away from me.
 
Social Studies
 
Thursday Classwork: We discussed the recently announced discovery of what is believed to be another type of early hominid. Very exciting! I will try to post a link below, or you can google homo naledi. The National Geographic article and video is especially good.
 
We also worked on our Ch. 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" project, a comic strip with Neolithic Nel and Neolithic Nick.
 
Homework - Students should visit the Catalhoyuk website (posted below), explore the different sections, and complete the homework assignment ("5 Interesting Facts") on binder paper. Also, some students will need to re-take the quiz on how to write their own address. It should be in the format that it would appear on an envelope.
 
English
 
Thursday Classwork - Students took the "Greyling"/Q1 Vocab. Test.
 
Homework - Daily Language Review p. 8
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance
Theme: Beach Party!
Tuesday (9/15):  Chapter 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" Test
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Wednesday Classwork: With a partner, students read Chapter 3, Sections 4-7, and took notes in the Interactive Student Notebook packet.
 
Homework: Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 3, if not completed in class. Also, visit the "Mysteries of Catalhoyuk" website at www.smm.org/catal/ to explore and learn about the archaeological investigation that is taking place at this ancient Neolithic site. The link is also shown below as a recent posting. For homework (due Friday) use the binder paper we set up today to list 5 interesting facts you learned from the website.
 
English
 
Wednesday Classwork: We practiced writing a "response to literature" based on "Greyling" in preparation for a similar written response that will be part of the test tomorrow.
 
Homework: Review for test tomorrow on "Greyling," "My Heart Is In the Highlands," and Q1 Academic Vocabulary. The multiple choice part of the test will be "closed book." The written response will be similar to the one we wrote today in class, and students will have access to the story ("Greyling") while they complete that part.
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/10):  "Greyling/My Heart Is In the Highlands" Literature Test
(will also include Q1 Academic Vocabulary)
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance
Theme: Beach Party!
Tuesday (9/15):  Chapter 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" Test
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Tuesday Classwork: We read Chapter 3, sections 2 and 3, and completed the notes in the Interactive Student Notebook.
 
Homework: none
 
English
 
Tuesday Classwork: Finished reading "My Heart Is In The Highlands" in the Reader's Notebook, completed the written responses, and began p. 20 in the green literature packet.
 
Homework: Finish p. 20 in the green literature packet, also p. 22 (only #8 and #10)
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/9):  Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Thursday (9/10):  "Greyling/My Heart Is In the Highlands" Literature Test
(will also include Q1 Academic Vocabulary)
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance
Theme: Beach Party!
Tuesday (9/15):  Chapter 3 "From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers" Test
Friday (9/18):  Wordly Wise Lesson 2 Test

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Thursday Classwork - Chapter 2 Test
 
Homework - none
 
English
 
Thursday Classwork - Finished reading "Greyling" in the Reader's Notebook, p. 7-9 and did related writing activities. Also did p. 13, #3. Began "My Heart Is in the Highlands" on p. 11.
 
Homework - WW Lesson 1 E is due tomorrow, typed and printed out. Also, students should review for the Wordly Wise 1 Test. It will include sections on spelling, using words in sentences, and matching definitions.
 
Please remember ....
to turn in your Hauntington Breakfast permission slips
as soon as possible.
(The forms were handed out in Homeroom).
We are hoping to get 100% participation!
Thank you SO much for your support!
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 E Due
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
Monday (9/7):  No School!  Happy Labor Day!
Wednesday (9/9):  Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Wednesday Classwork: We finished reading History Alive! Chapter 2 - Early Hominids. Students took notes and discussed the three hominid groups we covered today.
 
Homework:
  • Complete the Chapter 2 notes in the Interactive Student Notebook pages, especially #4 for on pages 4, 5, and 6.
  • Review for the Chapter 2 Open-Note test tomorrow by looking over the chapter and re-reading the notes.
  • Be prepared to turn in the Chapter 2 notes tomorrow after the test (complete and proofread all sections).
  • The test will include a section where you are asked to write your address in the format that would appear on an envelope.
English
 
Wednesday Classwork: We corrected Wordly Wise Lesson 1 A-D and continued to work on E.
 
Homework:
  • "Greyling" green packet p. 21, #1-5 (due tomorrow - Thursday)
  • Continue to work on WW 1E. It is due Friday. Print out one typed copy of all 15 sentences to turn in. You can use the notes we took today in the workbook and don't forget your Wordly Wise Rules!
Please remember ....
to turn in your Hauntington Breakfast permission slips
by Thursday, September 3rd.
(The forms were handed out today in Homeroom).
We are hoping to get 100% participation!
Thank you SO much for your support!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Thursday (9/3):  Chapter 2 "Early Hominids" Test
Thursday (9/3):  Hauntington Breakfast Permission Slips Due
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 E Due
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
Monday (9/7):  No School!  Happy Labor Day!
Wednesday (9/9):  Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Tuesday Classwork: We watched a video about Australopithicus "Lucy," and continued reading Chapter 2-Early Hominids in History Alive!
 
Homework: If students have time, they can review Sections 1-3 in Chapter 2 and proofread their notes. The Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday.
 
English
 
Tuesday Classwork: We took out the Chrome Books for the first time this year, figured out how to log in, check our e-mail, and access the History Alive! textbook. We also used Google Classroom to begin our assignment for Wordly Wise Lesson 1E. We will continue to work on Wordly Wise E tomorrow in class, and students will use the Wordly Wise Rules handout to complete the assignment (due Friday). The Wordly Wise Rules will be a resource they can use all year and should be kept in a plastic sheet protector in the Wordly Wise section of their binder.
 
Homework: WW Lesson 1 A-D
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Thursday (9/3):  Chapter 2 "Early Hominids" Test
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
Monday (9/7):  No School!  Happy Labor Day!
Wednesday (9/9):  Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Monday Classwork:
  • Power Point on highlighting and annotating effectively
  • History Alive! Chapter 2, Sections 1 and 2
Homework: Complete notes on 2.1 if not complete
 
English
 
Monday Classwork:
  • Introduced Wordly Wise Vocab. for Lesson 1
  • Continued reading "Greyling" in Reader's Notebook
  • "Greyling" Literature packet p. 19
Homework: Wordly Wise Lesson 1 A-D (due Wednesday)
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/1): Scholastic Book Orders due
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Thursday (9/3):  Chapter 2 "Early Hominids" Test
Friday (9/4):  Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
Monday (9/7):  No School!  Happy Labor Day!
Wednesday (9/9):  Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Friday Classwork - we visited the Library, and also heard from our school Counselor and Computer Lab Director about services that are available to HMS students.
 
English
 
Friday Classwork - Students received the new Literature Reader's Notebook and we started "Greyling" (p. 1-6). This workbook can be kept in lockers unless homework is assigned from it. Students should bring the workbook to class each day.
 
I passed out the Scholastic Book Order forms for the month. Of course, this is totally optional, but I just wanted to make it available to you if you are interested. To order online at www.scholastic.com/readingclub, use our class code LB99V. When books are ordered, we receive bonus points that can be used to purchase books for the classroom!
 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/1): Scholastic Book Orders due (if interested)
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Friday (9/4): Hauntington Breakfast Assembly
Monday (9/7):  No School!  Happy Labor Day!
Wednesday (9/9): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report Approval Form Due
Friday (9/11):  6th Grade Dance

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Classwork - Chapter 1 Test
 
Homework - Yellow Worksheet - How to Write an Address/Address a Letter to Yourself. Students should also list a parent phone number, the number that should be used when they need to reach a parent. Both should be memorized. Knowing their address is a 6th grade standard.
 
English
 
Classwork - Fiction vs. Nonfiction Venn Diagram to understand features of each (in English Journal)
 
Homework - green literature packet p. 13, 14, 18
 
Upcoming Dates
 
Friday (8/28):  Class Visits to the Library and Hutto Lab (Periods 1 & 3)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Wednesday (9/9):  Book Report approval for Realistic Fiction/Mystery due

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Classwork - "Investigating the Past" Processing activity and test review.
 
Homework - Review for Chapter 1 open-note test (students will be able to have their Chapter 1 Interactive Student Notebook pages out while taking the test).
Afterwards, the Interactive Student Notebook pages will be collected for a Classwork/Homework grade.
 
English
 
Classwork - We went over the Book Report schedule for the year and the guidelines for choosing the first book for the Realistic Fiction or Mystery book report. Students have the handouts with details. We also went over the Q1 Academic Vocabulary (in the English Journal).
 
Homework -
  • Green Literature packet p. 2-3
  • Book Report Approval form due by September 9
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/27):  Chapter 1 Social Studies test
Friday (8/28):  Class Visits to the Library and Hutto Lab (Periods 1 & 3)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Wednesday (9/9):  Book Report approval for Realistic Fiction/Mystery due
 

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Classwork - We finished the prehistoric cave art project and went over notes and answers for the Chapter 1 Interactive Student Notebook pages (white packet).
 
Homework - Students should go over their answers for Chapter 1, sections 5-9 in the Interactive Notebook packet. They should make sure answers are complete and proofread for complete sentences, spelling, and grammar. This packet will be graded for a Classwork grade and students will be allowed to have these notes out for the "Open Note" Chapter 1 test on Thursday.
 
English
 
Classwork - we completed the "10 Hard and Fast Rules for Using Commas" activity.
 
Homework - Grammar Practice: Using Commas (all three pages)
 
Reminder
If you haven't already done so, please turn in your purple
Course Outline Signature Form.  It is due tomorrow!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/27):  Social Studies "Investigating the Past" Chapter 1 Test (Open Note)
Friday (8/28):  Class Visits to the Library and Hutto Lab (Periods 1 & 3)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!
Thursday (9/3):  Java with Jason (8:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria)

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Classwork - we worked on History Alive! examining cave art and writing in our Interactive Student Notebook (Chapter 1).
 
Homework - students should complete and proofread the section of notes in their Interactive Student Notebook pages (white packets) for the stations they visited today - only those two!
 
English
 
Classwork - we organized our binders and got our school supplies sorted. The six dividers for the binder should be:
English Lit.
Grammar
Writing Tools
Wordly Wise
Soc. St. Units
Projects
 
We also began an activity in our English journals (comp. books) on correct usage of commas.
 
Homework - Daily Language Review p. 6.

Due:

Assignment

I'm so sorry I didn't post yesterday. The network was down for most of the day!
 
Social Studies
 
Thursday Classwork - We went over the Course Outline and Signature form (purple) which students brought home for a signature. We also corrected homework and discussed prehistoric cave art.
 
Thursday Homework - The "Culture Bag" project (due Friday) should include four items to be presented and the accompanying written portion to explain the items.
 
Friday Classwork - Culture Bag presentations. The students did such a great job bringing in relevant and interesting items. I was impressed!
 
Friday Homework - students should bring a flashlight on Monday if they can. A piece of masking tape with a name on it would be helpful!
 
English
 
Thursday Classwork - administered the Beginning of the Year Diagnostic test. This will not count as part of the overall English grade, but the information will be used to help us determine who might benefit from extra help during Homework Club (after school).
 
Thursday Homework - none
 
Friday Classwork - Minimum Day, so we spent the period on more Culture Bag presentations.
 
Friday Homework - All school supplies should be brought to class on Monday. We will be organizing our binders. Students will need at least 8 dividers (four for English, 4 for Social Studies) so we can label sections. Also, they should bring the composition book. The school supplies list is on my home page for reference.
 
Reminders
Many HMS athletic programs have scheduled tryouts for next week.
Check the school website for information and forms.
Registration for Wonder Vally has begun. Check with the
school office if you have questions.
 
Upcoming Dates
 
Monday (8/24):  All school supplies should be brought to school
Monday (8/24): Students should bring a flashlight to Social Studies if possible
Tuesday (8/25):  Picture Day (During PE Classes)
Wednesday (8/26): Parent Signature for Course Outline due (purple letter)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!

Due:

Assignment

Social Studies
 
Classwork - We read History Alive! 1.3 and did the corresponding Interactive Student Notebook pages. We also discussed the Culture Bag project in more depth.
 
Homework -
  • "Old Stone Age" packet p. 7-8
  • continue to work on Culture Bag project (due Friday)
English
 
Classwork - Reviewed editing marks which will be used whenever proofreading our writing. Also completed the "I'm A 100% Smart" activity so students could focus on their individual strengths and learning modalities.
 
Homework
  • Daily Language Review p. 5
Reminders
Please remember that students are not allowed in school hallways
prior to the 7:54 a.m. bell.  Thank you for your cooperation!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/19):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Parents Only
Thursday (8/20):  Discipline Assembly (During PE Classes)
Friday (8/21):  "Culture Bag" Due
Friday (8/21):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Monday (8/24): Suggested deadline for school supplies
Friday (8/21):  "Parent Homework" due (w/info. about Power School, etc.)
Tuesday (8/25):  Picture Day (During PE Classes)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!
 
 

 

Due:

Assignment

We have had a great first two days of school! I'm looking forward to seeing parents at Back to School Night on Wednesday night. At that time, I'll be able to share information about what we have been covering in class as we establish procedures and go over expectations. Students may feel a bit overwhelmed with all this new information, but they should feel reassured that we will review all the procedures several times during the next few weeks. I hope they feel comfortable about coming to me if they have questions or concerns. My goal is for them to feel safe and comfortable, and enjoy the first few weeks of school!
 
Social Studies
 
Classwork - We read History Alive! Chapter 1, sections 1 and 2 and did the Interactive Student notebook pages for those sections (both photocopied packets). I also introduced the "Culture Bag" project.
 
Homework 
  • Students should begin thinking about the 4 objects they want to bring in on Friday for the "Culture Bag" project and should begin work on the written part of the project - due Friday.
  • Read and highlight p. 4-5 of "The Old Stone Age" packet and complete p. 6.
English
 
 
Classwork - We went over "Classroom Expectations" and started the "Smart Chart" activity.
 
Homework - none
 
General
  • School supplies due Monday if possible
  • "Parent Homework" signature due Friday
  • Students should make sure they give the Back to School Night flyer to their parents. It contains important information about the schedule for that night.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/19):  Back-to-School Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
* Adults Only
Thursday (8/20):  Discipline Assembly (During PE Classes)
Friday (8/21):  Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Tuesday (8/25):  Picture Day (During PE Classes)
Friday (8/28):  Noontime Fun!