Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Reading: 1st hour students have a vocabulary web to complete for homework.  2nd and 3rd hours have not homework.
There will be no other homework this week.  Since this is the first week of the new marking period, there are also no late assignments that need to be completed.

Students are continuing their study of the civil rights movement and the democratic values of equality and justice.  This week we are learning about Ruby Bridges, a young girl who helped to integrate schools in New Orleans in 1960.

Tomorrow is "Dress Like Your Favorite Character Day".  Cookie Wars begin Thursday, 8th hour.

Please make a note- the Monday that we come back from spring break is a delayed start-Rambler Day.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Writing: Students practiced writing persuasive essays.  The topic for their essay was "What is the Best Season of the Year?"  Essays were done in class and handed in.  There is no homework this weekend.

Reading Month reminders:  
    1.  Next Tuesday is the "Bake For Books" sale.  The staff will be baking their favorite cookies and students will be able to buy cookies for $.25.  All proceeds will be donated to the McBain Community Library.
     2.  Wednesday's dress up day is "Dress Like Your Favorite Fictional Character".
     3.  The "Cookie Wars" start on Thursday.  Students who wish to participate in the bake-off will need to bring their cookies to school on Thursday.

                                              
 

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Reading:  Comprehension worksheets are due tomorrow

English: Preposition worksheet, sentence side only

Marking period ends tomorrow.  All missing assignments will become zeros at 3:00 tomorrow.

WEdnesday, March 21, 2012

Reading: Read and discussed Henry's Freedom Box.  Students discussed author's purpose.

Spelling homework is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Reading: Students worked in their vocabulary journals.  Have Selection Test #139 for homework.
English: Students continued study of prepositional phrases.  English worksheet #98 for homework.

Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 22-March 29th.  Students will be browsing at the fair this week and will be able to purchase books next week.  Adults are also welcome to  visit the fair which is being held in the library.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Spelling HW- Due Thursday.
Reading: Read the historical essay, "The Shut Out" in class.  Students will have a quiz on the concept questions tomorrow.  These questions are located in the margins of each page.
English: Moved ahead with prepositions today.  Investigated prepositional phrases used as adverbs. 

 
Students celebrated "Green Day" with green fortune cookies and the writing of limericks.
No homework for the weekend.