Friday, February 26, 2010

Hi

There is no homework for tonight; however, I have offered extra credit for my math students. They may use the grid paper given to them today to make a shape in either quadrants 1,2,3, or 4. Make sure that you give the coordinates of the the shape.
Read Across America is March 2, 2010. Our class has to make a poster of two Authors from Montana and Ohio. I have a list of possible authors, but if you have any ideas, let me know. Each class' poster will be on display in the main hall. To celebrate Read Across America, you may wear you pajamas to school (this is optional).
Spelling and vocabulary words will be different this time around. We will have 6 vocabulary words and 10 from the spelling list with an additional 4 more vocabulary words from science. Just look on the right side for your words.
We will also be writing expository essay next week.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Homework

Math- R.T. 29. We have finished up with area and perimeter. For more parctice visit http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html
We are now working on graphing ordered pairs.
Floyd-pwb 75
Marchant-pwb 123
Beverly-pwb 52 #9-24
No other homework
Field trip tomorrow
Make sure you are filling out your reading log
Last day to bring in phone books.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

No Homework 2/24/10

No homework for tonight.
However, for extra practice I gave math students worksheet page 113 and reading students pwb 131.
Math students will recieve extra points on Monday's test and reading students will get 20 points added to their lowest reading or language arts grade.
Projects are looking good so far. I have to turn in the lesson plan for our "Green Machine" project this Friday, and I am seeing some wonderful historical projects.
If our class wins, our class will recieve $500.00 of instructional money. I plan on getting a projection screen and mounting my projector in the ceiling. :)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Homework 2/23

Math- worksheet R.T 109 and Harcourt Textbook page 440 24-31
Language Arts- PWB 134
We are going on our field trip this Friday 8-10:30

Monday, February 22, 2010

Homework 2-22

Math Reteach worksheet page 106
Reading- pwb page 129 and page 447 problems 7-17 in math textbook
Mrs. Marchant Math class- pwb 113
Beverly- Study units of measurement
Floyd- textbook page 103 prob 6,8,10
We are having our field trip to the Bama Theatre this Friday from 8:30-10:30

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Hillcrest Middle School Registration

Parents are supposed to meet in the HMS gymnasium on March 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. to choose courses for 6th grade. Faculty members will explain the registration process to you, along with the curriculum and programs that they have available at Hillcrest Middle. Call or email Mr. Hobbs at 342-2820 chobbs@tcss.net

What's Happening This Week?

We are having a science test on the three microorganisms (Volvox, Vinegar Eel Worms, and Blespharisima). Remember to study by using your three way diagram study guide.
Your descriptive essay should include:
__My purpose is to describe _____________
__My writing is organized with on controlling idea. I did a web to brainstorm my ideas
__I have an interesting beginning and I identified my audience in my beginning.
__The content focuses on my senses, and I used similes/metaphors (sentences with like or as) to help make comparisons
__I have a variety of sentences and transition words to help describe
__I have an appropriate conclusion
__Errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar do not affect understanding
__Used at least 4-5 robust words.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Homework 2/18

Math- triangle worksheet
Language- pwb page 125,126
Science test is on Tuesday- I have already given you a study guide
Descriptive essay due on Tuesday

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

There is no homework for tonight!!!
However, I would like for you to answer the poll located in the left column of this blog. The question is related to the story we read about the maggot experiment that Francesco Redi, an Italian physician, conducted.
Remember to bring in your field trip forms and signed progress reports.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Miss You!

Hello Students,
After talking to Ms. Roberts today, I am please to learn that you were on great behavior.
Your homework will consist of anything that you did not finish in class today. If you are unable to finish tonight, do what you can.
I see that it is snowing right now! We will see if it sticks enough to keep us out of school tomorrow.
I plan on having the Valentine's Day party tomorrow so please make sure that you bring in your snacks.
If you have any questions, email me at light001shanel@gmail.com or reply to this post.
Have a great night!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Homework

Math- page 1 in unit 5 of investigations book
Reading/Language Arts- 115 in pwb
Party tomorrow
Bring in phone books
Bring in field trip form
Study for spelling, vocabulary test.
There will be 4 questions from the Percy Jackson book

A few Things

We are having our Valentine's Day party tomorrow from 1-2:15.
The following students are bringing:
Rett- Cheese Nips
Taylor W.- Cupcakes
Cameron Stewart- Rated G Movie, games
Tyler- Cookies
Bri-Chips
If your child would like to bring in Valentine's Day cards here is the list of students' names:
Lauren, Lestasia, Aaron, Justin, Julie, Jordan, Taylor D., John, Emily, Britney, April,Tyler, Davarrea, Jessica, Jalen, Jasmin, Carson, Saige, Rett, Nick, Bri, Andrew, Cameron Simon, Cameron Stewart, Diondre, and Taylor Wilson.

We are in the third chapter of the "Lightening Thief."
The students will be tested on spelling and vocabulary words. I will also have a few questions that will come from chapters 1-4 in the "Lightening Thief."

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

NO homework

Hi students,
Please bring in a shoe box to decorate for our party.
If you plan and giving Valentine cards, please make sure that you give each student one.
Bring in field trip form
We have Mrs. Gibson tomorrow at 8:30
12 students have met their A.R. goals! Yay!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Homework 2-09-10

Math homework Page 104 in practice workbook
There is no other homework
Make sure that you bring in your field trip form and money for suckers.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Percy Jackson

Hello Parents,

I plan to read Percy Jackson: "The Lightening Thief" for the next two weeks. It would be a great idea if you could purchase this copy for your child for about $12.00 from Walmart, Books-A-Million, or Barnes and Noble.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Homework 2/04

Math- Finish Fraction Sheet
Language Arts- pwb 114

Make sure you bring in your permission form for the field trip.

Monday, February 1, 2010

homework 2/01/10

Reading- read page 491 in reading textbook
Language Art- write one sentence for each spelling word (homophones)
Math- worksheet page 83
Bring in something to look at underneath your microscope

Vocabulary Words 9/28

Vocabulary Words 9/27
Fret- When you fret about something, you keep thinking and worrying about it.



Assured- If someone assured you of something, her or she has said words to make you feel postive that things will be all right.



Nudged- If you nudged a person or thing, you pushed it or poked it gently.



Outlandish- If something is outlandish, it is bizzare, strange, and unusual.



Ruckus- To raise a ruckus is to make a lot of noise and fuss about something.



Proclaimed- If you have announced something to a group of people, you have proclaimed it.

Spelling Words 9/28

Spelling Words 9/27
suppose, hurricane, ballad, bellow, success, appeal, announcer, tissue, excellent, terrific, collect, slippery, common, arrange, suffer, follow, kennel, squirrel, message, and summary

Spelling Words 9/21

drizzle
gobble
meddle
shuffle
bundle
pickle
hobble
topple
hurtle
vehicle
struggle
wiggle
spindle
speckle
griddle
ripple
article
triple
jingle
bugle

Vocabulary Words 9/21

Wistful- You are wistful if you feel as though your wishes probably won't come true.

Grateful- To be grateful is to feel thankful for someone or something

Grim- If something looks grim, it appears serious and forbidding.

Raspy- A raspy noise sounds rough and harsh, like sandpaper scraping wood.

Swarmed- If animals have swarmed, they have moved quickly and gathered in large numbers.

Revelers- Revelers are people who are having fun at a lively party or celebration.

Irresistible- Something that is irresistible is difficult ot turn away from.

Spelling Words 9/07

Talked, hurried, smiling, dropped, clapping, stepped, worried, worrying , changing, stayed, buying, dried, picnicking, scared, driving, obeyed, playing, tried, carried, hurrying

Vocabulary Words for 9/07

Relented- Someone who relented has agreed to something he or she once refused
Faze- If thing faze you, they bother or confuse you.
Eccentric- An eccentric person has habits or opinions that seem odd to other people
Infuriated- Something that infuriated you made you feel extremely angry
Disheartened- If you are disheartened, you feel disappointed and less hopeful
Impassable- A road or path that is impassable is impossible to travel on
Crusaded- A person who has crusaded has worked hard to make a change based on his or her beliefs

Spelling Words 8/30

Counter, fraud, oyster, appoint, drawn, awning ,laundry, feud, shawl, jewel, royalty, powder, annoying, cashew, scoop, bamboo, browse, ointment, rooster, rescue

Which sentence shows evidence of historical fiction?