Mrs. Jackson’s Science the week of April 20th-24th
This week is Family Life Curriculum Week in all science classes.
4/20/09 Monday- Human Growth and Development.
HW-None
4/21/09 Tuesday- Dominant and recessive hereditary traits.
HW- None
4/22/09 Wednesday- Dominant and recessive hereditary traits continued.
HW- None
4/23/09 Thursday- Disease Prevention
HW- None
4/24/09 Friday- Review and Family Life Video will be shown by the guidance counselor at 11:45. Students will view the same video, but in separate gender groups.
Family Life Curriculum letters sent home on Thursday, April 16th
The official Family Life Curriculum information letters will be sent home on today. Please read this letter carefully and if you choose to opt your child out of the curriculum you must send written communication to Mrs. Warren. No e-mails will be accepted. Your child’s grades will not be affected by this exemption; however, an alternate assignment will be given. If you have any questions regarding the curriculum please e-mail Mrs. Jackson and a copy of the curriculum guide is available for parent viewing in the school library. The curriculum will be taught the week of April 20th.
Language Arts – Mrs. Hammond – April 13-17
Monday: All classes– Turned in Reading logs. Completed worksheet/notes on Propaganda for classwork grade. Activity with Power Words. TCAP tests tomorrow. Please make sure you are here on time. Eat a good breakfast.
Tuesday: TCAP testing and Scrabble Tournament.
Wednesday: TCAP testing and Scrabble Tournament.
Thursday: TCAP testing and Scrabble Tournament.
Friday: TCAP testing and Scrabble Tournament.
Social Studies Week of April 13th
Monday-CW-Review Ch. 16 Homework/Complete & Review Economics Section of TCAP Workbook/Review Big timeline
HW-Go to Bed Early and Eat Breakfast!
Tuesday-CW-Classes C & D-Review TCAP Workbook/Study Island/Play Social Studies Review Boardgame
HW-Go to Bed Early and Eat Breakfast!
Wednesday-CW-Classes A, B, and C-Review TCAP Workbook/Study Island/Play Social Studies Review Boardgame
HW-Go to Bed Early and Eat Breakfast!
Thursday-CW-Classes C & D-TCAP Review/Study Island
HW-Go to Bed Early and Eat Breakfast!
Friday-CW-Classes A, B, and C-Play Social Studies Review Games
HW-Have a Good Weekend!!
Math B and D April 13-17
Monday – We discussed surface area of a prism. Eat a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep for TCAP all week. We took a quiz on volume of a cylinder.
Tuesday – Eat a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep for TCAP all week. Math is tomorrow. I know you’re ready. Class C had classwork p. 533-535 (3-35).
Wednesday –
Math A and C April 13-17
Monday – We reviewed Circumference and Area of a circle. Class C took a quiz on area of a circle. We reviewed for TCAP. No hw all week.
Tuesday – Class C only had class. We studied about area of a trapezoid. Classwork: p.628 (1-15).
Wednesday – Mathathon booklet is due April 24th. Donations are due by May 1. There is no homework, but those who wasted time during class need to finish the classwork. (Class C only)
Mrs. Jackson’s Science the Week of April 13th-17th
4/13/09 Monday- TCAP Tips. Today’s lesson will be devoted to getting students physically and emotionally ready for the challenges of taking a standardized test. We will review by playing a round of Science Jeopardy.
HW- Language Arts TCAP test tomorrow. You will need at least two #2 pencils. Please eat a good breakfast and get plenty of rest. You are going to do a great job!! Please don’t forget your glasses if you wear them.
4/14/09 Tuesday- Language Arts TCAP testing!!! We will review by playing a Bill Nye Science Game!!!
HW- Math TCAP test tomorrow
4/15/09 Wednesday- Math TCAP testing!!! You can not use your own calculator. You must use the one provided by the school. Good Luck!!
HW- Science TCAP test tomorrow
4/16/09 Thursday- SCIENCE TCAP TEST TODAY!! Your scores will be off the charts! I know that you will do a great job!
We will relax by watching a Magic School Bus Science Video
HW- One more to go! Social Studies TCAP test tomorrow!
4/17/09 Friday- Social Studies TCAP test today! Good Luck! You can do it!!
We will relax by watching a Bill Nye DVD!!
HW- Have a great weekend!
Social Studies Week of April 6th
Monday-CW-Timelines, Study Island
HW-Study for SS Term Quiz-Thursday
Tuesday-CW-People who impacted history/Study Island/Workbook
HW-p. 23 (1-7), P. 47 (1-7)
Wednesday-CW-People who impacted history/TCAP Review
HW-p. 81 (1-7), p. 117 (1-7), p. 155 (1-7)
Thursday-CW-People who impacted history/TCAP Review/Boardgames Due
HW-Ch. 16 Study Guide
Friday-School Closed
Math B and D April 6-10
Monday – We worked on Volume of rectangular prisms. hw: p.593 (1-13) Show formula and all steps. Use your calculator.
Tuesday – We worked on Volume of a cylinder. No hw.
Wednesday – CW p. 525-527 Complete for hw if not in class.
Thursday – Complete the review puzzle of fractions and decimals. Glue the answers to a sheet of paper to make a quadrilateral. This is classwork. Mathathon books were given out. The booklet is required as a test grade. It is due on April 24, 2009.
Math A and C April 6-10
Monday - We studied Area of a triangle. HW: p. 622 Lesson 14-2. (1-10). Show formula and steps.
Tuesday - Interior angles of a triangle. No hw.
Wednesday – Complete 558-559. Class C had a quiz.
Thursday – Complete the review puzzle of fractions and decimals. Glue the answers to a sheet of paper to make a quadrilateral. This is classwork.
Mathathon books were given out. The booklet is required as a test grade. It is due on April 24, 2009.