Thursday, March 29, 2012

Homeroom: Mixer is tomorrow! You may bring a drink, snack and board game - how fun!!

Also, - V.O. test is tomorrow.


Reading: Identify essay topic - choose a skill or talent you have or would like to have; spelling test on words 1-23 from SWB page 49

Social Studies: completed quiz

Thursday, March 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49; complete packet - it will be graded

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Test is Thursday - study notes and vocabulary

Homeroom: V.O. Test is Friday! Study, study, study!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test is Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49; we are practicing writing dialogue correctly

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Test is Thursday on notes and vocabulary. Complete vocabulary WS.

Homeroom: V.O. test is Friday.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49.
Period 1: Write words 1-23 from SWB page 49 (3x each); finish SWB pages 49-50; finish persuasive essay
Period 2: Write words 1-23 from SWB page 49 (3x each); finish persuasive essay

Social Studies: Chapter 11 test Thursday.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is Friday. Also, please return bottom slip of report card - signed. Thank you.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: You will be sharing/reading your persuasive essays aloud.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminders: V.O. Test is Friday. Report Cards have been distributed. Please sign and return bottom slip of report card by Monday.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Write 3 paragraphs of essay in notebook. (You will write the introduction and the conclusion later.)
Also, complete WS 86 in the grammar packet

Social Studies: no homework

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Update!

Social Studies: Finish WS 61 - this will be graded
Tests have been returned for your review

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Reading: Select a Persuasive Writing Prompt. Then, complete assigned areas of Persuasion Map. Take your time. This purpose of this assignment is to make writing the essay easier.
Goal: State the goal of your essay.
Reasons: 1-3
Facts or Examples to explain your reasons: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tomorrow is Day 2 - Computers. We will be back to a regular schedule on Tuesday.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Homeroom Reminder: You may bring a game and a snack for Monday. This is not a homework reward, but to conclude the Math and Reading PSSA. How fun!

Tuesday, March 12, 2012

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O. Also, please encourage your child to bring a book to read when finished the PSSA.

Social Studies: no homework; briefly discussed French and Indian War - we will be soon focusing on Chapter 11 topics

Enjoy your evening.

Friday, March 9, 2012

PSSA Math and Reading will be given to students March 12-March 19. Please encourage your child to do his or her best. Thank you.

Reminder: Gertrude Hawk PTO Fundraiser Pick-up is Friday, March 9 from 3:15 until 8:15

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Reading: no homework; we are reviewing previously learned skills that may be tested on the PSSA
(Also Leonardo's Horse test has been returned for your review.)

Social Studies: Some students need to finish the final section of the test. This will be completed next week in the afternoon during class.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading Periods 1 and 2 - Selection Test for Leonardo's Horse has been returned for review.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading Period 1: Finish Character Packet
Reading Period 2: Answer questions 18-25 and question 30 of the Practice Test

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test today

Monday, March 5, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: no homework - make up grammar assignment when you return

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test Tuesday- study guide provided

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Reading: Spelling Test Friday. Study words from SWB page 47. Also, test on Leonardo's Horse is Friday. We have been practicing how to write a quality summary.

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday. The Study Guide is a most valuable resource!

Enjoy your evening!