Thursday, October 29, 2009

HOMEWORK: Thursday, October 29

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
Halloween Narrative (final copy - Monday)
Canada Test (provinces/territories/map/flags/facts) postponed to Monday

Math: Numberworks 13/14 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)

Spelling: List 8 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: Biome Project ongoing in class

Art: idea

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Halloween Fun Day (Friday afternoon). Dress in your favorite costume and earn points for your PPP team.
Halloween Dance: Friday (MS 7pm and HS 9pm)
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, October 28

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
Halloween Narrative (draft due Thursday)
Canada Test (provinces/territories/map/flags/facts) Friday

Math: Numberworks 13/14 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Math Makes Sense p.8 (1-6)

Spelling: List 8 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: Biome Project started today

Art: idea

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Halloween Fun Day (Friday afternoon). Dress in your favorite costume and earn points for your PPP team.
Halloween Dance: Friday (MS 7pm and HS 9pm)
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!

Biome Project Sites
http://www.mbgnet.net/index.html
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/deserts.php
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/forests.php
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/grasslands.php
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/tundra.php

Monday, October 26, 2009

HOMEWORK: Monday, October 26

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)

Math: Numberworks 11/12 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Sign test (corrections)

Spelling: List 7 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Chapter review was handed out Tuesday as a study guide.
Science test (Tuesday - October 27)

Social Studies: menu (due Wednesday)

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Christmas Card/Calendar Campaign runs until October 28th. Remember we want each grade 8 student to sell at least $100. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

HOMEWORK: Thursday, October 22

A big thank you to Stanley Fleet for presenting to our class today. It was awesome to learn about the Canadian Arctic from someone who has first hand knowledge and experience.

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
The Search for the Northwest Passage (collecting tomorrow)

Math: Numberworks 11/12 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)

Spelling: List 7 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Chapter review was handed out Tuesday as a study guide.
Science test (Tuesday - October 27)

Social Studies: journal entry on migration

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Christmas Card/Calendar Campaign runs until October 28th. Remember we want each grade 8 student to sell at least $100. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, October 23rd at 7pm. The movie is rated PG. A great movie for the whole family! Hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

HOMEWORK: Wenessday, October 21

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
The Search for the Northwest Passage (Thursday)

Math: Numberworks 11/12 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Extra Practice #5 (BEDMAS - Integers) Corrections due tomorrow.
Integers test (Thursday)

Spelling: List 7 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Chapter review was handed out Tuesday as a study guide.
Science test (Tuesday - October 27)

Social Studies: journal entry on migration

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Christmas Card/Calendar Campaign runs until October 28th. Remember we want each grade 8 student to sell at least $100. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, October 23rd at 7pm. The movie is rated PG. A great movie for the whole family! Hope to see you there!!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 20

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
The Search for the Northwest Passage (Thursday)

Math: Numberworks 11/12 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Extra Practice #5 (BEDMAS - Integers)
Integers test (Thursday)

Spelling: List 6 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Chapter review was handed out today as a study guide.
Science test (Tuesday - October 27)

Social Studies: journal entry on migration

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Christmas Card/Calendar Campaign runs until October 28th. Remember we want each grade 8 student to sell at least $100. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, October 23rd at 7pm. The movie is rated PG. A great movie for the whole family! Hope to see you there!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

HOMEWORK: Monday, October 19

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)

Spelling: List 6 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Chapter Review Questions

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Christmas Card/Calendar Campaign runs until October 28th. Remember we want each grade 8 student to sell at least $100. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, October 23rd at 7pm. The movie is rated PG. A great movie for the whole family! Hope to see you there!!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Sites
http://www.brainpop.com
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/
http://www.aaamath.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://coolmath.com/
http://www.freerice.com/
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/trading_cards/
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/comic/index.html
http://www.towson.edu/ows/indexexercises.htm
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/games/
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/index.htm

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

HOMEWORK: Wednesday, October 14

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
The Power of Light (paraphrase, key terms, questions - due Friday)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Extra Practice #4 Worksheet (Show Your Work!!)

Spelling: List 6 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study

Social Studies: sign test
Questions p. 29 (1,2,3)

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Magazine Campaign runs until October 16th. Remember me want to be the homeroom with the top sales. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: My Sister's Keeper and Transformers, October 16th at 7pm. These movies are rated PG-13. Two great summer blockbusters! Hope to see you there!!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 13

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #2 due November 3rd)
The Power of Light (paraphrase, key terms, questions - due Friday)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (due Friday)
Multiplication Facts (1-13)
Extra Practice #2 Worksheet (Show Your Work!!)

Spelling: List 5 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study
Biosphere illustration

Social Studies: sign test
Questions p. 29 (1,2,3)

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Exploratory: Totem Pole application

Things to Remember...
Magazine Campaign runs until October 16th. Remember me want to be the homeroom with the top sales. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: My Sister's Keeper and Transformers, October 16th at 7pm. These movies are rated PG-13. Two great summer blockbusters! Hope to see you there!!

Monday, October 05, 2009

HOMEWORK: Monday, October 5

Language Arts: read (Book Talk #1 due October 6)

Math: Numberworks 9/10 (due Friday)
Math Makes Sense p. 92 (#3)

Spelling: List 4 (quiz and exercises) due Wednesday

Science: study

Phys. Ed: gym clothes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

Things to Remember...
Magazine Campaign starts today and runs until October 16th. Remember me want to be the homeroom with the top sales. Sell, Sell, Sell!!
Please be sure to save your bottles and recyclables (get your family and friends to as well) for our Ottawa trip. There is a jar at the Redemption Center specifically for us (Grade 8).
The Middle School team is looking for the metal ends off of frozen juice cans. Please save your metal ends and send them in!!
GMCS Cinema Presents: My Sister's Keeper and Transformers, October 16th at 7pm. These movies are rated PG-13. Two great summer blockbusters! Hope to see you there!!