Thursday Talk

Hello all...
The second school week of 2005 is almost over. Time flies when you're learning.
Homework for today
Science

• Constellation Poster Project - Due tomorrow
• Night Sky observation - 3 due Monday

Language Arts

• Continue working on your persuasive speech. We will be presenting to small groups on Monday and will have final presentations on Tuesday. Remember to time yourselves at home as you must speak for at least 3 minutes.
• Journal Entry - Why did Jess feel bad about what they did to Janice Avery? Write on this or the item of your choosing.

Math

• Perimeter, Area, Volume review booklet due tomorrow
• Problems 1-5 in the problem booklet due tomorrow
• Perimeter, Area, Volume Unit Exam - Tuesday, January 25

Social Studies

• Watch for China in the News

Health

• Page 8 & 9 - Drinking Dilemma - due next Health class

Have a great night!

Back on track

Hello all...
I have to say that it was nice to return to class and receive such positive comments from the substitute teacher. She said you were a great group, which is nothing I didn't already know, but was nice to hear.
Homework for today
Math

• Working on the review booklet and problem solving booklet you received today. We will have time to work in class tomorrow so do not panic. The review booklet and the first 5 problems are due Friday.

Science

• Working on your constellation poster project. Your poster must contain the following: The name of the constellation, a hand-drawn map of the stars in the constellation, a summary of the myth or story of the constellation's origin, a color (hand colored or color printout) picture of the constellation subject and your name. The posters are due Friday.
• Night Sky observation - 3 due Monday

Language Arts

• Choose a topic and begin work on a persuasive speech. This speech should be 3-5 minutes in length.
• Journal Entry - Why is it important to Jesse and Leslie that Terabithia remain a secret place?

Have a great night!

Strange occurances

Hello all...
Welcome to another week. We seem to be off to a strange start to this week - our China texts are disappearing! Please check at home and if you find any books titled China -Our Pacific Neighbor, bring them back asap. Under no circumstances should those books be leaving our classroom.
Homework for today
Math

• Volume example problems from board

Science

• Night sky observations - 3 due Monday

Social

• Color and label China and Pacific Rim countries map
• Watch for China in the News

Remember this is your last week in your current options. If you have misplaced your schedule for Term 3 you need to get another from the office before Tuesday, January 25.
Also, report cards will be issued next Friday. All missing assignments must be handed in before Thursday, January 20 to avoid a zero (0) grade.
Have a great night!