Friday:
WV Studies-  Students worked on their I-pad projects.  9 weeks grades will be entered after break. 
Thank you to all who brought gifts.  Much appreciated. 

Have a wonderful Holiday, best wishes!!!!

Thursday:
WV Studies-  Today students worked on an I-pad assignment from the book we will finish it tomorrow and I will take a grade on it then.

Reading: No homework unless if you didn't take the test!

Science: Students made a foldable about the types of plate boundaries and turned it in. They downloaded two apps: Earth Viewer and Earth Science Glossary. NO HOMEWORK

Have a wonderful evening!!!

REMINDER TO STUDENTS: TOMORROW YOU MAY WEAR A HAT FOR $1 OR PJ'S FOR $2 ($3 FOR BOTH). IT IS FOR A GOOD CAUSE (TO SUPPORT NEEDY CHILDREN IN OUR AREA!)
Wednesday:

Science: Today students did the 7.3 review and reinforcement (the worksheet that they worked on all class period last Monday for the sub). Students were allowed to work with a  partner on it and since they had two days to do it---they should have been able to finish it in that time. There is no homework tonight!

WV Studies-  Today students took the test on the unit Secession, Civil War and Statehood.  Students absent or out of class that did not take the test will need to make it up by Friday.  (end of 9 weeks)

Language arts: Went over grades/missing work. Some classes worked totally on missing assignments. 3rd period worked on comparative/superlative grammar. No new homework. Some students will be presenting reports tomorrow.

Hello! Today was our orchestra concert so we were operating on a modified schedule. Don't forget Friday is a 2 hour early release!

Social Studies: Mrs. Conner here reporting for Mr. Colegrove. Students worked on their study guide and finished up the Civil War worksheet from yesterday. I am pretty sure that the test is tomorrow. Students will need to study their study guides tonight for the test tomorrow!

Science: Today the QR codes were due after we did the Bellringers. Students have been working on this for quite awhile (we worked on it all class period on Friday). Students worked on the seafloor spreading rates lab from yesterday all class. I sent out a remind101 with this picture:

Students are to calculate the rate (see picture) for peaks 1-6 and make sure their table is complete. They will then do conclude and apply #1 and #2 is (#2 is extra credit so students need to try for extra credit points).I told the students that if they try and show their work, they WILL get the points for it. HOMEWORK: Turn in your lab tomorrow before the bell!

Language arts: Finished presentations

Math 1: Test Thursday All classes: Today was the last day that you could turn in any makeup/missing work for a grade.

Reading: Students need to study for the quiz on Thursday!

Students: Please make sure that you are doing your BEST work these past few days left of the grading period. Now is not the time to slack off! If you don't understand something, please come and see us! We want you to be successful and do well in our classes!

~Mrs. Conner

Monday:

WV Studies-  Today we began the last lesson before Wednesday's test.  We will finish tomorrow then spend the remaining time going over the study guide. 

Science: Today we started the seafloor spreading rates lab on p. 189 (we will finish tomorrow). The QR codes are to be done by tomorrow. I will be checking them while students are working on finishing up the lab. The only homework is to finish their QR codes (students scanned them last week so they should all be saved in the history on the I-Nigma app). Also, we have been working on these for almost 2 weeks :)

Reading: Students will have a vocabulary quiz Thursday on vocabulary for STAVE II.  Students should finish them tonight and study.

Language arts: Technology survey for Cabell County.

Have a great evening!!!

Friday:
WV Studies-  Today we worked on the first packet for the Civil War and the creation of the new state.  We will finish it Monday. Students test is Wednesday and they have a study guide. They should be studying.

Science: Today we worked on our QR codes list (1-18) on p. 29. They are due Tuesday! The only homework would be if students wanted to work on these at home.

Language arts: Presentations

Have a great weekend!!!

 

Thursday:      Congratulations to the Choir for a great performance today!!!

WV Studies-  Continued will lessons pertaining to the test next Wednesday Dec. 17.  Today we looked at the beginning of the Civil War and the statehood movement.  No Homework!!!

Math 8: check worksheet #3. Bellringer and equation quiz tomorrow
Math 1: Factoring worksheet. graded right or wrong, and bell ringer quiz tomorrow

Science: Today students worked on their bumper stickers. Since we worked on it yesterday some and all of today, it is due tomorrow before the bell (no exceptions). Students who were absent can turn it in on Monday. QR codes p. 29 in the notebooks are due on Tuesday. The only HOMEWORK is to finish the bumper sticker.

Have a great evening !!!

Wednesday
WV Studies-  Finished lesson on VA Secession, tomorrow Civil War and Statehood.  Those that didn't finish their 5 sentence paragraph answering the EQ for today done as a summarizer need to finish it for the beginning of class tomorrow.

Math 1: 10-5 worksheet. Bell ringer quiz Friday
Math 8 solving equations worksheet #3. Quiz Friday along with bell ringer quiz

Science: Today we finished up our flipbooks and colored them. Students got started on their bumper stickers for plate tectonics and seafloor spreading. Students will finish up tomorrow. Quite a few students were out because of ensemble and can get their work tomorrow.

Reading:  Students should have Stave 2 read "A Christmas Carol"

Language arts: Business project. Presentations start tomorrow.

Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday
WV Studies:  Today Mrs. Gleason came in today and went over students ACT Explore test results.  Students took the test in Oct. Students should be bringing them home today. 

Math 1: worksheet page 622 #18-38
Math 8: check solving equation worksheet #2 and turn in

Science: Today I gave the sub report. Quite a few students didn't do ANY work during the whole class period yesterday. Most admitted that they talked and socialized all class period. As a result, students will be coming in to lunch this week  (I am giving up my lunch time for them to work). I praised the students who continue to do what is asked and did their work for the sub and for me. Today we worked on our flipbooks and they are due tomorrow. Students QR codes p. 29 are due a week from today (Dec. 16th).

Reading:  Students are to finish reading Stave 2.  Be ready for discussion and questions.  +

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:

WV Studies-  Finished lesson on Election of 1860 ,started lesson on VA secession.  no homework.

Math 1: 10-4 factoring polynomials. Bell ringer quiz on Friday
Math 8: solving equations with variables on both sides worksheet #2. Bell ringer quiz and equation quiz on Friday

Reading:  Students are to finish comprehension questions to Stave 1 "A Christmas Carol"

Language arts: Continued business projects. Entire project is due Thursday (12th) at the beginning of class.

Have a great evening!!!

Friday:

WV Studies-  Students began lesson on the election of 1860.  Students completed the activator and worked on the graphic organizer.  study guide for Dec. 17 test coleglass.blogspot.com

Math 1: continued work from yesterday and turned in at the end of class
Math 8: check yesterday assignment and turn in

Language arts: continued group projects.

Science: Continued working on Flipbooks; I passed out the half sheet rubric for the notebook check. They will be checked on Monday at the end of class. Students also worked on their QR codes on p. 29 for the "word wall". No homework unless if students want to fix their notebooks!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday:

WV Studies -  finished timeline on John Brown Raid.  link to test study guide study guide, Secession, Civil War and Statehood Test.

Science: Today we worked on our flipbooks. Students used I-nigma to scan QR codes. We added information to p. 29. Tomorrow we will work on the flipbooks and I will pass out the notebook check half sheets. NO homework again!

math 1: p.614 worksheet. we will continue this tomorrow in class. Students will turn in at the end of the day tomorrow unless they still need more time
math 8: solving equations with variables on both sides #1. Tomorrow we are checking it in class

Language arts: Went over how to give a good presentation. Students worked in groups to continue their business project.

Reading:  Finish reading stave one.

Have a great evening!!!

Happy Wednesday! Start bringing in your canned goods for the Food Pantry!

Science: Today students put their misconceptions in their notebooks  on p28. We got started on their flipbooks today and watched a video about Ol Doinyo Lengai (active volcano in the East African Rift Valley). No homework!

Math 8: notes on solving equations
Math 1: 10-3 worksheet on factoring

Language arts: Completed editorial cartoons. Began business projects in groups.

Reading:  Finish reading to page 12.

WV Studies-  Due to technical difficulties I will put the study guide on the blog and create the link tomorrow.  Students already have a copy to start studying with.  The test is the 17th of Dec.  Today we started our activity on John Brown. Students are making a timeline.

Have a great evening!!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Science: Today we watched Scrat's Continental Crack-up and wrote down 5 misconceptions. Students started their flipbooks and downloaded iNigma and started using the QR codes posted in the back of the room. No homework!

Language arts: Continued editorial/political cartoons. Several students finished. They will have a small amount of time to work on them tomorrow before we move on.


WV Studies-  Began lesson on John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.  Test on Unit, Secession, Civil War and Statehood is Dec. 17.  Study guides were handed out today, I will post to my blog and put a link to this site tomorrow. 

Math 1: started factoring trinomials and had a worksheet
math 8: they plotted points to make a tree

Reading:  Students worked on vocabulary.  No Homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Science: Took a pre-test. Students turned in their half sheets and 17.1 notes interactive worksheets before the bell. Tomorrow it is half credit for the notes interactive worksheet. No homework if you did these things!

Language arts: Discussed editorial/political cartoons. Students began creating their own and completing a rationale for the cartoon they are drawing.

Math 8: Did a present activity using Pythagorean Theorem
Math 1: worksheet 10-2 on factoring using distributive property

WV Studies:  Today we continued with our lessons on Secession, Civil War, and Statehood.  Students will receive their study guides tomorrow.  The test will be Wed. Dec. 17th.

Reading:  We are starting to read a classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.  Students have down loaded the book for free to their I-Pad.  We started with the background of Charles Dickens as a person and writer.  Students will be keeping a folder of all activities and vocabulary to go with the story. 

Have a great Monday evening!!!

Friday
WV Studies-  Students worked on our lesson on "Bleeding Kansas"-  for BETA and others that missed we will finish it on Monday when we return.  Many students did not do their transportation assessment (130 points) and Pioneer project (200 points)  so I told them to finish it over break and have it for Monday when we return.

Math: Mrs. Holmes had a sub today. The regular classes did one step equations and 5th period did practicing equations(?). A few students took their sheets home.

English: Mr. Whitt had a sub as well. All students did a Language Arts review and it was taken up at the end of class. No homework

Reading: Mrs. Marcum is with our BETA students representing Milton Middle in Charleston WV. Good luck BETA! Students worked on base words and roots review and the sub took it up at the end of class.

Science: Today we watched 6 chemical reactions and discussed physical versus chemical changes. Students turned in their chemical reactions half sheet that we started on Wednesday and 8th period also turned in their PAWS assignments from yesterday. BETA kids will turn their work in when they return. ALL CLASSES: 17.1 Notes Int. W.S. is due when we return! 

Dec. 1st is also the 2ND DC INSTALLMENT! Don't forget to turn it in!

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

Thursday

Today was are PAWS- Reward trip for those who were eligible.  Students not eligible stayed behind and completed assignments from the teachers.

WV Studies --  Students worked on an assignment from the Civics book on the foundations of American government.  It will be collected tomorrow.

Science: All students: I sent out a reminder about your chemical reactions half sheet being due tomorrow. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT FOR BETA KIDS! BETA KIDS: Turn it in when you return to school. Tomorrow is BR Quiz and Science Test Makeups during lunch. 8th period only: If you did not go on the PAWS trip, you may turn in today's graphic organizer and PT review tomorrow as well. GOOD LUCK BETA KIDS!

Math 1: 9-5 special products worksheet. BETA kids should have their work for tomorrow, and the PAWS trip kids should of gotten their work for today. I gave all the work out yesterday if they were going to miss
Math 8: they did a one-step word problem worksheet.

Have a great evening!  Good luck BETA students!

Wednesday:    PAWS Trip tomorrow

WV Studies-  Continued with lesson on the compromises.  Students finished summary, then we began our lesson on events leading to secession.    No Homework.

Science: Today we learned about reaction rates and chemical reaction types. Students watched a few videos about reaction rate and types and got started on a reaction type half sheet. HOMEWORK: It is due on Friday! BETA kids will turn theirs in on Monday after break.

Language arts: Continued the flashback stories. Due to multiple factors this assignment will now be extra credit. If students wish to complete it, they may. It will be worth 10 points of extra credit if completed. Students will be given participation points for the work they have completed so far.

Math 1: p. 598 worksheet #15-38 on special products
Math 8: test on functions

Reading:  Ms. Marcum was out today- No Homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday:
WV Studies--  Continued working with yesterdays graphic organizers on the Missouri Compromise.  The test will be scheduled after Thanksgiving break.   No Homework!!!

Science: Today students took the Test on Atoms, The Periodic Table and Bonding. They turned in their study guides one last time for credit (graded right or wrong). No homework!

Math 1: Foil worksheet. They were to post the 2 problems assigned to their group on Edmodo. The rest is due tomorrow
Math 8: Did a study guide. Test will be tomorrow

Language arts: Discussed allegories. Students wrote the first part of their flashback story in present tense. Students also completed a chart to organize their sensory detail of the event they are describing. No homework. We will continue working on the story a little bit each day for the rest of the week.

Reading -  Project is due tomorrow.

Have a great evening!!!!   Stay warm!!!

Monday:

WV Studies-  Today we continued with our lesson on slavery, civil war and statehood.  The test will be after Thanksgiving Break.  A study guide is forthcoming.  No  Homework today.

Science: Study Guides were due today. Also, the Bonding review worksheet was due for absent students. I gave out the Powerpoint review and students copied the answers and used the Lewis Dots app and Nova elements app to study.  A few students came in at the end of the day to sign out a copy of the answers. The study guides are due tomorrow to get back some of the points. The test is tomorrow!

Math 1: 9-2 worksheet on distributive property. They were in groups and had to post two to Edmodo.
Math 8: wacky water activity in groups. This was due at the end of class.

Language arts: Vocabulary list and worksheet. Discussed flashbacks. Students created a timeline and wrote reflectively on a very memorable moment in their life.

Reading:  Reading projects are due tomorrow.

Have a great evening !!!

Friday:

WV Studies-   Continued pioneer project presentations- then finished frayer models of vocabulary.  Began notes on Slavery.  I will give out study guides on Monday and will schedule the test later.

Science: Today we took a Bellringer quiz. Students got their study guides yesterday and worked on them today. Study Guides are due MONDAY! TEST IS TUESDAY!

Math 8: did a scavenger hunt on functions. It was due at the end of class. Test will be next week
Math 1: started distributive property and FOIL with polynomials. They were to complete #18-47

Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday;
Today mid-term grade reports were given to the students.

Tomorrow a representative from Cabell Midland will be here after lunch to talk to the 8th graders about the academies offered to them for next year.  They will be registering for High School in December. 

WV-  Students continued to present their pioneer projects, and we began our new lesson on slavery by doing vocabulary, we will finish that tomorrow.  No Homework.

Language arts: Compared and contrasted paraphrasing and summarizing. Students will summarized a news article.

Science: Bonding review worksheet was due today before the bell. Today we did "Bonding with a classmate" and students were responsible for bonding with 5 people and showing the bond. I passed out study guides. They are due Monday. Students will finish their bonding with a  classmate tomorrow. Tomorrow students will do the bellringer quiz and work on their study guides all class. Tuesday is the Test on Atoms, the Bonding and Periodic Table.
Math 1: adding and subtracting polynomial worksheet 9-2
math 8: Graphing lines worksheet #1-12 and it had to be turned in at the end of the class

Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday:  Today our team went to the Cabell Co. Career and Technology Center to see what they offer.  Students did well and we had a good time.
Science:  Bonding Review W.S. we worked on since last Thursday is due tomorrow before the bell (I will only take it late if students were absent) Bellringer quiz is Friday, Nov. 14 Test is Tuesday Nov. 18.

WV Studies-  Pioneer projects presentations are continuing through next Monday.  Students must present and turn it in on their day.  200 points.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:
WV Studies-  Pioneer projects are due for the remainder of the students this week.  Those scheduled to present Wednesday, will go next Monday the 17th due to our trip to the CCCTC Wednesday.  Transportation assessments worth 130 points were due today.  It is 10% off each day late for 5 days.
Many did not turn it in. Turning it in Thursday will be one day late.  Today we took a pre-test on our new unit.  Slavery, the Civil War and Statehood.

Math 1: adding and subtracting polynomials worksheet #31-62 that is due Thursday
Math 8: finish Taxi car activity and no homework

Science: Today we did covalent bonding 101. Students turned in their bonding review worksheet. I only took off participation points if they didn't do it. It is due on Thursday before the bell! You can't turn it in late since you have over two days to complete it! Students need to make sure that their answers are correct because this time I am taking it for a grade (right or wrong). UPCOMING EVENTS: BELLRINGER QUIZ IS THIS FRIDAY (OCT 27TH THRU NOV 14TH BR'S) AND ATOMS BONDING AND THE PT TEST IS NEXT TUESDAY 11/18! STUDY GUIDES WILL BE GIVEN LATER ON THIS WEEK :) THEY ARE DUE MONDAY!

Have a great evening and Veterans Day!

Friday:
Today we had our Veterans Day Assembly-  The students did a great job, both preforming and as an audience.

WV Studies-  Today we started our new unit on the divisions of the north and south and how that led to the creation of WV.  Monday -  Transportation assessments are due at the beginning of class.  directions are on a link with Wednesday's post.

math 1: unit 2 test
math 8: taxi car activity that will be finished on Monday

Science: Today we finished up the Ionic Bonding 101 notes and did the table (#1) and #2 Ionic bond examples. Homework: Students are to finish their bonding review worksheets #1 and #2 ONLY! It is due Monday before the class bell!

Language;  Continued projects

Reading:  No  Homework-

Have a great weekend !!!

Thursday:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We will be going to CCTC next Wednesday! We will return in the afternoon and will be staying in homerooms.

The drill went okay today. Please talk with your child about the importance of following directions, staying quiet in a stressful situation and listening to adults.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE IPADS: Our TIS came in today to talk with our students during 8th period. There has been a rise in inappropriate apps being downloaded to the devices. As a result, Cabell County is taking measures in order to increase the safety of our students by blocking two apps: "Kick" and "Snapchat". Students were told in 8th period today that if they have either or both of these apps downloaded that they need to delete them. If you would like more information on the reason for this, you can email one of the teachers or learn about the dangers of these apps by doing internet research.

WV Studies-  Today students worked on the transportation assessment.  See yesterdays post for the link to the directions.  They are due Monday Nov. 10.  They will need to be finished outside of class for Monday. 

Math 1: they had a make up and study day. They have a unit 2 test tomorrow. Tips are on Edmodo
Math 8: Compare and contrast handout. they turned in at the end of class

Science: Today we downloaded the free app " Lewis Dots" and made a water molecule and sodium bromide. We worked on "chunking" information about ionic bonding on the back of the sheet from yesterday and turned it in. No homework.

Reading: Read about current events; no homework.
Language arts: Continued partner research projects.

Wednesday:

WV Studies-   Students gave I-pad presentations today. At the end of class they were given their assessments for transportation.  We will work on them in class tomorrow,(they must bring their papers handed out today to work on it)  It will be due Mon. Nov. 10.  Below is the link to the directions if they are lost. 
transportation assessment directions

Language arts: Began partnered research projects dealing with famous authors. These need to be completed and ready to present by Monday, the 10th.

Math: 
Math 1: took vocab test and there will be a math test over unit 2 Friday
Math 8: group work that was due at the end of class on graphing lines.

Reading:  Essays were due today, those not turning them in, need to as soon as possible.

Science: Students finished their bonding notes on p. 26 in their notebooks. I graded these notes. Students who were absent on October 30th, November 3rd or today will have to get what they missed and turn in their notebooks to me (remind me) to be checked. Students started on a bonding review worksheet and turned it in. NO HOMEWORK!

Monday

WV Studies-  Today we worked on transportation topics for pairs presentations using the I-pads for Wednesday.  Students also are presenting their pioneer projects for the next 2 weeks on their assigned day.  

Math 8: page 484 #1-22 out of the green book
math 1: finish and turn in U2-255. Vocab test Wednesday and Unit 2 test Friday

Science: Today we went over A.L.I.C.E procedures for science class (since my room is different from other classes). We worked on Bonding notes on p. 26 (we are almost done). Since students had so much homework in their other classes (essays due in Reading and English), there is NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT OR TOMORROW! Get those essays completed!

Language arts: Continued working on their essays in the lab.

Reading:  Essay due Wednesday Nov. 5.

Have a great evening and election day tomorrow!!!

Friday: 
WV Studies-  Finished Graphic organizers on transportation and assigned topics for I-pad presentations. We will work on that Monday and present Wednesday.  Some students have their pioneer projects due next week. 

Math 8: p.475 out of the green book in class. They are to do #2-15. If they didn't finish they were to take a picture on their iPad to take home and finish
Math 1: Lesson 10 vocabulary and page U2-255. If they didn't finish they will finish Monday in class. Also they have a vocabulary test on Wednesday and Friday is the unit 2 test. They have a list of all the vocabulary words

Have a great weekend!!!  

Thursday: 

WV Studies:  Students continued working on Graphic organizers on transportation, they will be assigned transportation topics to do presentations on.  No Homework!

Science: Today we started Bonding notes on p. 26 and watched a couple of videos. Students learned about oxidation numbers and added to their periodic table. The "Nuclear" app (free on iTunes), will help students to make stable elements. NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Continued typing in computer lab. Students have one more day to type in class.

Reading:  Students need to finish their essay at home. Due Wednesday. 4 days in class were given. Students may have some time tomorrow after we go to library.

Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday:
Science Bohr/Lewis Review-  p. 24-25 in notebook was due.  No Homework.

WV Studies-  Continued with graphic organizer on transportation.  Will finish tomorrow.

Reading: Edited rough draft. Students will type tomorrow.
Have a GREAT Evening. 

Monday:

WV Studies-  today we finished notes on the convention of 1850.  Students took notes, then wrote a paragraph about it, we will finish tomorrow.  no Homework.

Science: Today we worked on Bohr models (continuation from Friday). Students did class, group and individual practice. There is no homework tonight, although it has to be done by Wednesday. There may be time on Tuesday to finish it up!

Reading: Students started on a rough draft. They will have tomorrow in class to finish their rough draft. We will type on Thursday and Friday.  Due next Wednesday.
Math: Pre-test; no homework.

English: Worked on rough drafts (due tomorrow for all classes EXCEPT 7th period). Homework: Make sure your rough draft is complete!

Have a great evening!

Friday;:

Science: Students turned in their elemental placemats (quite a few students didn't turn it in!) Monday is half credit since we worked on it in class. We introduced Bohr models and took a few notes on p. 24 in our notebooks. Students took their first BR quiz (worth 27 pts and was on 5 random bellringers). If students wrote their agenda, bellringer and answer--this was an easy grade! NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Students finished their character analysis paper and began rough drafts. No homework.

Reading:  No Homework- Have a great weekend.

WV Studies-  Finished slavery issue, wrote paragraph about it , then we began looking at the constitutional convention of 1850.  No Homework

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday:

Reading:  Students finished "The Third Wish"  Then filled out comparison sheet. If you did not finish in class it is homework.   Go PANTHERS!!!!!!!

Math 1: finish U2-214 due tomorrow before class starts
Math 8: study guide. Test tomorrow

WV Studies-  Today we looked at slavery as an issue dividing Virginia.  Tomorrow they will finish a paragraph on the subject.  No Homework

Language Arts:  Character analysis paper is homework if not finished in class today.

Science: Today we worked on the element placemat. It is due tomorrow before the bell. I sent out the Remind101 link for my Google site where I posted screenshots of the elemental families (p. 22 in the notebook). Students downloaded "Periodic Table Project" for reference. Homework: finish placemat

Wednesday:
2 hr. early release-  shortened classes today.

WV Studies-  Students finished a poster summary on the differences between east and west Virginia. 
tomorrow we look at slavery as an issue dividing east and west.

Math 8: Solve equation worksheet. Test is on Friday
Math 1: U2-214 this is not homework we are going to finish it tomorrow

Reading:  No Homework!!!

Language arts: Discussed pace in regards to writing. Discussed transition words. Students rewrote 2 paragraphs combining sentences using particular transition words. Due tomorrow. 4th period - no homework.

Science: Today was the last day to present the screenshots. Students drew numbers to see which element they would be researching for tomorrow and they received their assignments for tomorrow. There is no homework!

Have a great evening!

Tuesday:
Today we finished up the ACT Explore test -  After the test we had a pep assembly for the Volley Ball championship tonight.  Then we had 3rd and 4th periods.  Tomorrow we will have early release schedule.

WV Studies-  3rd and 4th completed a graphic organizer on the VA. constitution of 1830 and worked on a summary assignment.  No Homework!!!

Science: Today 3rd and 4th periods presented their screenshots. Quite a few students have not sent their screenshots to me. Do that ASAP! Email them to me: blupton@k12.wv.us No homework!

Language arts: Read "The Sniper" with 3rd and 4th period. No homework.

Math8: solving equations review for classes 3 and 4. Test is on Friday
Math 1: no class today

Have a wonderful evening!!!!

Monday:  8th graders took the first part of the ACT Explore Test this morning.  Students only went to periods 5,7,8.  Tomorrow they will go to 3rd and 4th after lunch and testing. 

WV Studies-  Va. constitution of 1830- completed Graphic Organizer and summary on the back.  NO Homework. 

Science: Today we presented our screenshots. No homework. Quite a few students haven't sent me theirs...be sure to do that ASAP! blupton@k12.wv.us Friday is a Bellringer Quiz! Wednesday is 2 hour early release.

Math 1: page U2-203
Math 8: Review solving equation worksheet. Test Friday

Language arts: Read the story "The Sniper," and discussed it. Students analyzed the theme and background elements to the story as we prepare the write an actual narrative story. No homework.
             8th period - need to read to page 130 by Wednesday.

Have a great evening!!!

Happy Friday! We will be giving the ACT Explore test next Tuesday and Wednesday. Be looking for information sent home from your child!

Science: Students had 25 minutes to finish their screenshots from yesterday and email to me. If I get it by the end of the day, it is only a few points off (Monday is half credit since we worked on it in class). Monday we will be presenting them to the class and taking notes.

English: No homework for regular classes
 8th period: Read to p. 130 (There will be a quiz)

WV Studies-  Students finished their notes on the US Constitution and then had an argumentative writing assignment based on the weeks notes.  No Homework.
Test grades on the Revolution should now be posted.

Math 8: worksheet 4-6 solving with variables on both sides. They will have a test next Friday
math 1: U2-190 and lesson 7 vocabulary

Reading: No homework. Students should be reading their AR book

Have a great weekend!

 

Hello all! Mrs. Conner here with your class updates:

Science: Today students downloaded the Educreations app (free) and the Nova Elements app (works without WiFi) to learn about a specific elemental family. I assigned a family to groups of two or three students and gave them specific information they would need to have in order to present to the class. There is no homework and students will have tomorrow (half the class period), to work on it before sending it to my email (blupton@k12.wv.us). Those who didn't feel like they could get it done by tomorrow were encouraged to do research and get information tonight to use tomorrow.

Social Studies: Today students learned about the Division of Virginia and Ideals. Mr. Colegrove was in training all day and had a sub. Students did 3 questions after reading pg. 381 in the book and then made a poster from p. 382 (most of students got pretty far in the assignment). Students did a paragraph based off of the timeline on p. 383. Since students were unable to take their book home, I am guessing that they may have extra time tomorrow to complete the assignment.

Language arts: Discussed leads. Students took a sample lead and rewrote it to improve it. Turn it in tomorrow.
        8th period needs to read to page 105 of Sherlock Holmes.

Reading: Reading "The Monkey's Paw"  No home work. Students should have turned in the 3 discussion questions before leaving class today.

Good luck to the Panthers today!

Hello all! We were having trouble accessing the blog yesterday (sorry about that). Also, two of us were absent (Marcum and myself-Conner). Thank you for checking this and keeping up to date with what your child is learning!

Science: Today we finished our add and passes from Monday. I went over the color coded periodic table that students worked on all class yesterday. Quite a few students didn't follow directions and didn't turn it in at the end of class. They worked on it some today and it is due tomorrow before the bell (1 day late = half credit since we worked on it all class period yesterday). The NOVA ELEMENTS APP will help students to do this assignment.

Language arts: Discussed independent/dependent clauses. Students completed a chart dealing with what certain items depend on to relate the subject to everyday life. Students completed sentences that needed an independent clause and identified them in other examples. No homework unless the work wasn't completed.
               8th period needs to have read adventure 3 of Sherlock Holmes by class time tomorrow. There will be a quiz.

Reading:  Ms. Marcum had a substitute, No Homework

Math 8: worksheet 4-5 and they were to post the problems to Edmodo
math 1: finish U2-178 #1-10

WV Studies-  Yesterday and today we continued with the creation of the new national government.
Students have their pioneer project to complete.  Due dates have been assigned to students. 
No Homework other than that. 

Have a great evening!!!

Happy Monday!

Science: Today students turned in their projects if they were absent last week. We did a snowball activity introducing elemental families and worked on an add and pass. There is no homework. TOMORROW: BRING YOUR HEADPHONES TO CLASS!!! YOU WILL NEED THEM!

Language arts: Students worked on a new vocabulary worksheet and turned it in if completed. Students were given notes on comma usage and had a worksheet in which they rewrote 10 sentences and placed the commas in the correct spot. These worksheets were homework if not completed.
               8th period needs to have read to the end of adventure 2 in Sherlock Holmes. Thee will be a quiz on the material through the adventure tomorrow.

Reading:   No Homework today!!!

Math 8 solving one-step equation worksheet by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. I f they didn't finish they need to finish for homework
Math 1: U2-162. If they didn't finish they need to finish for homework

WV Studies-  Today we began looking at the creation of the new nation, we are looking at government.  Students signed up for the day they will present and turn in their pioneer projects.  The window starts Nov. 3 and goes through Nov. 14. 

Have a great evening!!!

Friday

Math 8: worksheet 4-4 multiplying and dividing to solve one-step equations
Math 1: Lesson 6 vocab, and start U2-154-161 doing examples

WV Studies-  Today students turned in their 100 point folders and took the test for Ms. Miller finishing up her unit.  Pioneer project due dates-  Pioneer projects will be due from Monday Nov. 3 to Friday Nov. 14  Students will be given an opportunity to sign up for a day in that window.  Students will need to bring their project and present on that day.  If they fail to bring it that day, the late policy will start that day and they will have to bring it in to present during noon detention.
Monday- we will start the creation of the new nation.

Language arts: Students took their vocabulary quiz. Finished comics (hopefully). If students have internet access at home and are working independently on their comic, it'd be great if they could finish it there. We aren't going to be spending more class time on it. Students can email it to me at Awhitt@access.k12.wv.us ...no homework other than that.
      8th period - Vocab quiz. Need to have read to page 50 or 53, depending on which way they are reading on their iPad, by Monday.

Science: Students turned in their projects by the end of class. Quite a few students weren't familiar with iMovie. The project directions stated that students needed to pick something that they were familiar with. I would look at iMovie and become more familiar with it for use in the future. I look forward to grading your projects! No homework unless if you were absent and need to finish your project! Also, I will be grading the notes so make sure that yours are completed!

Reading:  Homework if they did not finish Edgar Allen Poe work in class.

Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday:

Math 1 finished U2-150 can turn in tomorrow at start of class
Math 8: 3-6 worksheet. Post problem to edmodo. Still need to do all problems


Language arts: Students worked on their comics. We battled the comic app crashing so students will probably need an extra day to work on it.
      8th period - Students read 10 pages of Sherlock Holmes and completed 3 passages in a double-entry log and turned it in before they left.

WV Studies-  Test tomorrow, study your study guide folders. 

Science- Today we worked on our projects that are due tomorrow at the end of the class. The iMovie trailers need to be sent/air dropped to me by the end of class (email: blupton@k12.wv.us) We are working on our projects tomorrow during class. Students who were absent will get additional days (the weekend to complete their project).

Reading:  No Homework, Students are working on Edgar Allen Poe questions.

Have a great evening!!!!

Wednesday:
Early release today

Math 8: test today on Pythagorean theorem
Math 1: U2-150, and they are to finish it tomorrow in class

Reading:  No Homework today.

English: Today students worked on their comic strips (no homework). 8th period: Students read Sherlock Holmes (no homework).

Science: Today students finished their notes from yesterday. We talked about the upcoming project and students downloaded iMovie. The options for the project is a newspaper article, trailer, letter to the absent scientist or a booklet about the atomic scientists. It is due this Friday at the end of class! Students will have the next two full class periods to work on it.

WV Studies-  Study for the test on Friday, Oct. 10.

Have a great evening!!!!

Tuesday:

Tomorrow is the last day to turn in HOMEROOM T-SHIRT MONEY for Mrs. Conner's t-shirts. The cost is $10 and please make checks out to Bonnie Conner

Science: Today we finished up our notes on p. 21 and 20. No homework. Students also turned in their 14.1 worksheets for half credit.

Language arts: Students began working on a comic with their Comic Maker app. The purpose is to tell a fictional narrative story. No homework.
        8th period - Took a quiz on the first part of the first adventure. Students need to finish reading the first adventure.

WV Studies-  Today Battle presentations.  Students need to study for their TEST - which is Friday- Oct. 10.

Reading:  Poe questions need to be finished outside of class if you did not finish today

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:

Mrs. Conner's Homeroom shirts are due by Wednesday! They are $10 and checks need to be made out to Bonnie Conner. Thanks!

Math 8: scavenger hunt on Pythagorean theorem. They will get a study guide tomorrow and a test on Wednesday.

math 1: start lesson 5 and do vocabulary. Start on page U2-136 and they will finish tomorrow in class.

 

All make up work for math must be turned in by tomorrow. There will be no new grades for this grading period.

 

WV Studies: Today the class worked on a group project. The students will present tomorrow. There is a test on Friday and the folder will serve as the study guide.
All makeup work needs to be turned in by Wednesday Morning for the first 9 weeks.

Science: Students turned in their 14.1 notes interactive worksheets before the bell. Tomorrow is half credit since we worked on it on Thursday. Today students made links to their home screens for this blog as well as my Google site: sites.google.com/site/mrsbconner We also worked on our atomic scientists notes and fixed our notebooks. NO HOMEWORK

Language arts: Vocabulary - quiz Friday - worksheet was homework if not completed. Went of over main types of conflicts and students filled in achart and turned it in dealing with different scenarios.
              8th period - read pages 1-15 of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, quiz tomorrow.

Reading:  Read the Tell Tale Heart, No Homework today

Have a great evening!!!!!

Hello! Mrs. Conner here reminding you all to do your 14.1 Notes Int. W.S. this weekend. It is due Monday before the bell (Tuesday = 1/2 credit since we worked on it in class on Thursday).

My homeroom (along with 5 children from Mrs. Marcum's homeroom) each made a teeny tiny catapult after they got back from the pumpkin festival! I will post pictures later :)

Here is the link if you want to make your own popsicle catapult!

WV Studies- Reminder, newspapers due Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday:

WV Studies: Students will construct a newspaper on a sheet of paper (just one side) on this newspaper they will choose one battle that occurred during the American Revolution. The students will write about this battle in first person language from the perspective of their choice (loyalist or patriot). The newspaper should be laid out with sections and pictures. This is due Monday.

Science: Bellringers were due today (6 total weeks). Students worked on 14.1 notes interactive worksheet all class period. It is due Monday before the bell. Tuesday is half credit (since I gave all class period to work on it). There are a few more grades coming in before the end of the 9 weeks.

Reading. Students finished vocabulary. Worked on all incomplete work. NO Homework.  Let's hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

Language arts: Discussed theme. Identified theme from two of Aesop's fables. Students read the short story "The Turnip" and identified 3 themes and provided a rationale for each. No homework other than if they need to finish their argumentative essays which are due tomorrow at 3:05.

Have a great evening !!!

Wednesday:

WV Studies-  Students turned in their 50 point questions on the French and Indian War.  Today students did an activity on colonial taxes, then they were given an assignment packet of documents and the documents have 6 questions that they are to complete if they did not finish them in class.

Math 8: page 164 #1-21 in the green book. Must work in class and turn in at the end of the class period

Math 1: Finish U2-120 and turn in at the end of the class

 

Science: Today we learned about the atomic scientists and added information to our notebooks. Students used the Atoms HD app to learn more about the atomic scientists. Students turned in their notebooks for a notebook check. Bellringers are due Friday!

English:   See tomorrow's post

 

Reading:  See tomorrow's post

 

Have a great evening!!!!  Last chance to turn in Pumpkin Festival Permission Slips, tomorrow morning during homeroom.

Tuesday

REMINDER: STUDENTS NEED TO TURN IN THEIR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL BY THURSDAY DURING  HOMEROOM!

Math: 

Math 8: They measured 10 squares and rectangles around the room. They measured the sides (legs), then they used Pythagorean Theorem to find the diagonal (hypotenuse).

Math 1: Quiz on lesson 1, 2, 3

 

WV Studies:  French and Indian war assessment worth 50 points ( 5 questions) are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.  Questions are on the 2nd handout given last Friday on the French and Indian War.

 

Language arts: Reviewed narration. Students read the short story "The Test" and filled out a plot diagram chart. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS DUE BY 3:05 P.M. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3!

 

Science: Today we worked on getting our notebooks setup for the new grading period. We also got the notes ready for tomorrow. Students downloaded "Atoms HD" for tomorrow. NO HOMEWORK!

 

Reading:  No Homework    - Today students completed a Edgar Allen Poe scavenger hunt.

 

Have a great evening!!!

Monday: 
  Math: 
Math 8: Did worksheet 8-7. They were to video their problem and upload it to Edmodo. Then they were to check the others in the class to complete the worksheet.
Math 1: page U2-109 #1-10 and Quiz tomorrow Lessons

WV Studies
Today students were handed their notebooks required to bring to class daily, these notebooks will be filled out together and serve as their study guide. For homework tonight the students are to draw a mini poster of each of the vocab words (Pontiac's Rebellion, Lord Dunmore, Proclamation of 1763, Chief Logan) at the bottom of the posters students have to write a descriptive sentence. On the back of the page students are to complete a 3-2-1 (3 things I have learned, 2 things I found interesting, 1 thing I don't understand/ want to know more about)

Reading:
Today students did an Poe Scavenger Hunt. No homework

Science:
Today we went over the notebook check rubric for Wednesday. I taught students how to do a keyboard shortcut for their names. Students then partnered up for a Socrative Quiz (6 questions). Notebook check is Wednesday. 3 weeks worth of Bellringers are due Friday. NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Students had one final day to type their essays in class. The essays are due by Friday at 3:05 PM. They need to be emailed to me at awhitt@k12.wv.us ... We discussed how to email them today in class. 8th period students will be reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes beginning October 6. They may go ahead and download the book from the Free Books app, but they should not start reading it yet.

Have a great evening

REMINDER: PUMPKIN FESTIVAL PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE NEXT THURSDAY OCT. 2ND! Can't find your slip? Ask your homeroom teacher for another one!

Friday

WV Studies-  Today we finished notes on the French and Indian War.  Students have a 50 point assignment due next Wednesday Oct. 1  (5 questions) based on the notes.  Pioneer Projects will be due sometime in November,  Students were given the Handouts Wednesday Sept. 24.  Project directions can also be found on the coleglass blog, Here is the link to the blog.
pioneer project directions and notes
Monday -  Ms. Miller the student teacher will begin her unit.

Math-  Math 8 -   Pythagorean theorem Work Sheet
             Math 1-  Quiz Next Tuesday  Sept. 30

Science: We are one step closer to finishing up the Settings section! I asked for students to download a free app called "Socrative" that we would be using on Monday after we start our checklist. If you do not have access to wireless this weekend, no worries! It should download fast on Monday during homeroom or class. Upcoming events: WEDNESDAY is notebook check day. Students will be given a checklist on Monday so that they can make sure they have everything they need for their notebook check. FRIDAY is the Pumpkin Festival and marks the last day for Bellringers (3 weeks BR check on that day as well). Also, I will be tallying up 3 weeks worth of participation pts (Note: it can only help a student's grade).


Reading:  Finish Newspaper article -  writing assignment , it is due Monday, Sept. 29.

Have a great weekend !!!!

Thursday:

WV Studies:  Students finished notes on the pioneers, got the pioneer project assignment which will be due sometime in November and will be worth 200 points.  I will post the due date and instructions later.  Then we began the French and Indian War. 

Math:   Math 8  Students began work on 6 real world math problems.
             Math 1 -  Worked on lesson 4 vocabulary and started U2-97.

Science: We are still working on "settings" section of the iPad. I think we will be done either tomorrow or Monday. Today was a very productive day! Students set up "Do Not Disturb" times, notifications settings, and Bluetooth (to name a few). We also talked about digital citizenship and safety when using public WiFi's. Here is a tip from one of our students: Turn 'Airplane" mode on when charging the iPad. It will charge faster! NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Read/discussed article on turtle extinction through New-O-Matic app. Continued argumentative essays. Students will have time to work on their papers tomorrow in class. Right now, it is looking like they will be due on Thursday, October 2nd. No homework tonight.

Reading:  If you did not finish your informational text assignment with the newspaper, its homework.

Go Panthers!!!

Wednesday: 

WV Studies:  Today we continued our lessons on settlement.  Assessment on the Explorers is due Friday (see Mondays post for a link to the directions).  Today we introduced the I-pads. we learned how to make folders, close apps. and looked a frontier images with the topics of class.

Math:  Math 1 and 8 both worked with I-pad functions for Math class.

Language arts: Discussed how to download apps, close out apps to save battery, and layer iPads. If students were unable to get the 2 apps downloaded in class that they need, it would be great if they could download them at home. If not, we will get it taken care of. The apps are New-O-Matic (a free, daily news app for kids) and Free Books 23,469 (also free). Rough drafts for the argumentative essay ARE NOT due tomorrow.

Reading: Students set their Lock Screen with a picture of them and a back drop that reads Property of Milton Middle. This must stay their lock screen. Student did a great job today. Keep up the good work.

Science: Today we started "Settings". There is a lot to cover so we will be working in this section along with a checklist for the rest of the week. Today was awesome! Our first day went off with minor interruptions and I was pleased to see so many of our students helping each other! Some topics that were covered today were: "About" and storage capacity, turning off keyboard clicks, Ringtones, Siri settings and setting a complex passcode (one that is not 4 digits). Please encourage your child to write down their passcode somewhere safe at home (where you and your child have access to it).

Tuesday:

Science:  Chemistry pre-test   No Homework.

WV Studies-  Explorer Assessment due Friday Sept. 26 (see yesterdays post for link to directions)  100 points.  Today we continued with settlement graphic organizers and summaries.

Math:   Math 8  Worked on activity on right triangles.
             Math 1  Finished U2- 67 page.  then worked on lesson 3 vocabulary.

Reading:  Students are working on reading and related activities concerning informational text.
                        No Homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:
REMINDER TO PARENTS: THE IPAD MEETING IS TOMORROW AT 5:30 OR 7:00. IN ORDER TO GET A DEVICE, PARENTS MUST HAND DELIVER OR BE PRESENT TO SIGN THE AUP! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

WV Studies-  Explorer assessments were passed out last Friday.  (100 points)  They are to be completed outside of class and turned in Friday Sept. 26.  See the following link to my coleglass blog for directions (post for Friday Sept. 19.)
http://coleglass.blogspot.com/
Today:  We began settlers, we looked at vocabulary and started a graphic organizer on reasons for settlement.  Tomorrow we will look at Morgan Morgan.

Math:    Math 8 Began Pythagorean theorem (did triangle one) and students need to finish three questions for homework if they didn't finish in class.
             Math 1: U2-67

Science: Today we finished the tic tac toe on vocabulary terms (phone buddy 1) and students worked on getting their notebooks ready for a notebook check early next week. Quite a few students completed their tic tac toe sheet and turned it in. The only homework is to complete it if you didn't in class (Note: students had all class period and worked with another student).

Language arts: Students finished and turned in their argumentative chart. If not, they need to finish it during morning homeroom at school this week.

Have a great evening!!!!

Happy Friday:

WV Studies-  Today students took Map Quiz-5.  Then they finished up Explorers.  Explorers assessment was handed out to classes.  It will be completed outside of class. Students can use any resources, (notes, internet, etc.) to complete the assignment.  It will be due next Friday Sept. 26
Go to the following link to see directions for the assignment.  Timeline and chart etc. were handed out today so students should have a copy.
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7622529466290060466#allposts

See Friday Sept. 19 post.

Math:  Math 8 Test on Exponents

 Math 1 finish P U2-57 # 1-10

Science: Today we redid our phone buddy sheet because of class changes and schedule switches. We also did a Tic Tac Toe sheet on essential vocabulary. We talked about the iPad roll out next week. No homework!

Reading:  Took quiz, No Homework!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday:

WV Studies:  Constitution Day posters due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  Continued with the last 3 explorers.  Map Quiz 5 tomorrow.  Explorer Assessment will be handed out tomorrow. 

Math:   Math 8 Scavenger hunt today.  Test tomorrow.
              Math 1 U2-page 57 , students will finish tomorrow.

Language arts: Continued working on tone. Students identified tone in different sentences and created their own sentences to convey a particular tone.

Science: Today we took the  Intro to Science Test and turned in their study guides. Next week, be looking for the test to show up in Edline. NO HOMEWORK!

Reading: Study for vocabulary quiz.  Read it expands your vocabulary. 

Have a great evening!!!

Constitution Day!!!!   Wednesday:

WV Studies-  Constitution Day-  Students completed pre-test for Ms. Millers Unit (student teacher), then they made a poster based on information from the civics book on the first 3 articles of the Constitution on the branches of the government. 

Math 8: We made a foldable to use as a study guide for the test on Friday.
Math 1: Finish P. U2-38 and Lesson 2 vocabulary

Science: We finished up the study guide. Here is the link for the answers if students want to go over them (they should already have them). The test is tomorrow so STUDY! Students will turn in their study guides one last time tomorrow.

Reading:  Finish Vocabulary quiz for homework if not finished.

Language arts: Students took a pre-test for our student-teacher's narrative writing unit. If time allowed, we discussed tone and compared/contrast movie trailers that have been altered according to tone.

Have a happy constitution day evening!!!!

Tuesday: 

WV Studies-  Map Quiz  5  Friday,  Today we finished up the Howard and Salling Expedition and completed a summary map activity.  Then we started the last 3 explorers, De Blainville, Walker and Gist.  No Homework.

Science: Today students turned in their study guides (they can get some of their points back by turning it in on Thursday with the corrected answers). We went over the answers and will continue tomorrow. TONIGHT: STUDY FOR THE TEST!

Reading:  Finish Handout "A" Words  Get the Facts 1-8. 

Language arts: Discussed charged words, connotation and denotation. Students wrote and turned in a paragraph advertising MMS as either a great or terrible school to attend. No homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:

WV Studies-   Continued explorers,  Howard and Salling.  Gave new counties list for Map Quiz 5 which will be Friday Sept.  19.  No homework.

Language arts: Minilesson on values, students held on to their work. Read "Darkness at Noon," and students wrote down 5 values of the author that they identified from the essay. No homework.

Reading:  Took test today   no homework.

Math:  Math 8   p. 94-95 worksheet Test Friday Sept. 19
            Math 1-  p.U2-30
Science:  Students worked on their Study Guides.  They are due tomorrow before the bell rings. 

Have a wonderful evening !!!!

Yea, we made it another week!!!

Math:  Math 1 turned in Homework today.  No Homework for the weekend.
            Math 8   Began scientific Notation-  No homework.

Reading: Study for the test Monday (Flowers for Algernon). Mrs. Marcums Remind101 TEXT: 304-949-8900 (put in @tmarcum then the class period your child has me.

Science: Today I passed out the study guides and students did the airplane lab. Quite a few students didn't finsih. It is their responsibility to finish it this weekend and turn it in on Monday before the bell. The Controls and Variables worksheet is due on Monday along with the lab. The study guides are due Tuesday and the test is THURSDAY!

WV Studies:  Map quiz 4 today, Students will get their new list of counties for map quiz 5 Monday.  Today students turned in Bell Ringers.  We continued looking at Alexander Spotswood and wrote a 5 sentence paragraph.   Those not finished will finish Monday -  No Homework. 

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Thursday:

PARENTS: BE LOOKING FOR MIDTERMS! THEY WERE GIVEN OUT TODAY!

WV Studies:  Students continued with lessons and activities with explorers.  We completed a summerizer for a grade that will be collected tomorrow.  Map Quiz 4 tomorrow. 

Science: Wanted Posters were due today before the bell! Today we went over the lab that we are covering tomorrow (Paper Airplane Lab for the Scientific Method). I passed out the Controls and Variables worksheet and students got with their phone buddy today (it is due Monday before the bell). THERE IS A TEST A WEEK FROM TODAY! Study Guides will be given tomorrow.

Language arts: Discussed/took notes on how and when to write numbers as words/numerals. Students completed a worksheet on the subject and turned it in. Homework if not finished in class.

Have a great evening!!!    Good luck Football and Volleyball!

Wednesday:

Reading:  Quiz -then  Students worked on their study guides and read their books. 

MATH   Math 8 Practice exponents worksheet
                Math 1  finish and go over 42-10 #  1-10

WV Studies:   Continued notes and activities with the explorers.  Students wrote summary statements for our first 4 explorers and turned in for a grade. 

Science: Today I told students what their midterm grades were. We finished up the concept map and turned it in. The Wanted posters are due tomorrow before the bell!

 

 

Language arts: Continued discussing point of view. Students rewrote a paragraph changing it from a teacher's point of view to a student's. They also completed a worksheet with 14 sentences altering the point of view. If they didn't complete it then it is homework. No homework for 4th period.

 

Have a wonderful evening. :o) 

happy Tuesday:

WV Studies-  Map Quiz 4 is Friday the 12th.  Students continued notes and activities with the explorers.  No Homework

Math:  Math 8 Students went over 8/3-  no homework.  
            Math 1 Assignment u-2 will finish tomorrow.  no homework.

Science: Today we finished working on the concept maps about the Mothman. 8th period only: Finish going over your Mothman book excerpt and underline important details. It is due tomorrow before the bell!

Language arts: Discussed point of view and took notes. Read examples and changed their point of view accordingly. No homework.

Reading:  Study for quiz tomorrow!!!

Have a great evening!!!

Midterms are going to be given out this Thursday during 8th period,

Here is Monday's assignments:

Math:  8   8-3 Worksheet  Practice.

Math 1  Unit 2 Vocabulary P. 42-1

WV Studies:  Continued explorers-  student notes,  Gave Map Quiz 4 list of counties.  Map Quiz will be Friday Sept. 12. 

Science: Today I took up the half sheet about sig figs (this was only to see who actually did it OR copied off of this blog/the Remind101). We watched a clip about the Mothman and jotted down a few key points. Students got with their phone buddy #2 and started their concept maps. UPCOMING INFORMATION: Intro to Science Test is next Thursday, September 18th 2014. I'll be giving out the Study Guides on Friday. They are due next Tuesday! NO HOMEWORK TODAY!

Language arts: Discussed and practiced writing limericks. No homework.

Reading:  Bell Ringer Quiz tomorrow,  Have all your bell ringers for the quiz.

Have a great evening!

Happy Friday:

WV Studies-  Students took Map Quiz 3.  Students will get counties for Map quiz 4 Monday. 
Continued lesson on first explorers.

Science: Today we started the scientific method learning about urban legends and myths. Some classes started the Mothman. THIS WEEKEND: Students were asked to bring home their 1/2 sheets on sig figs (they got these on Tuesday). I sent a remind 101 with the answers: Check and fix them! CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS! Sig figs sheet side 1 and Sig figs side 2

Reading: Went to the library and worked on in-class assignment with sub. No homework.

English: Finished essays and poems; should have essays turned in today

Have a great weekend!

Happy Thursday:

WV Studies-  Finished vocabulary activity and started taking notes on the exploreres.  Map Quiz 3 Tomorrow. 

Science: Today we learned about the steps of the scientific method and glued them to our notebook p. 12. On the back we put information about variables (see the above image). We also listened to The Scientific Method song. NO HOMEWORK!

English: Analyzed "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis and made their own song/poem 7TH PERIOD ONLY HAS HOMEWORK!

Math:    Math 8 Lesson 5 megative exponents SB  P. 17-21
Math 1 Test on Unit 1

Reading:  No Homework. Tomorrow is library day bring your AR book. Be reading!!!

Have a great evening!!!    Go Panthers!!!

Wednesday's assignments:

WV Studies--  Passed back test and went over mistakes with students,  Grades will be posted this evening.  Began vocabulary activity for our new unit on the Explorers.  Map Quiz 3-  Friday Sept. 5.

Math:  Math 8-  Worksheet Practice expoents Rules.
            Math 1  Finish p. u1-107 Test Tomorrow.

Science: Today we did a mini quiz on sig figs (they took the same one before learining about sig figs). We finished the check activity and worked on the half sheet on sig figs. No homework!

Language arts: Covered haiku poetry. Students wrote one in class that we shared and they have 3 to do for homework if they didn't finish that are due tomorrow.

Reading:  Finished Reading Flowers for Algernon.
                 Then class discussion - NO Homework.

Have a great evening!

Tuesday-  Were back in business.

WV Studies-  Presentations on Indian Tribes by groups.  Map Quiz 3 counties given out.  quiz Friday Sept. 5  No Homework. 

Reading: Mrs. Marcum left early today, but the students told me that they watched Flowers for Algernon and that there isn't any homework.

Science: The Save Fred lab was due today for 1/2 credit. We finished the back of p. 11 and worked on the check activity. Tomorrow is a mini quiz on sig figs so study your notebook!
Language arts: Students typed their finals drafts and turned them in if they completed it. They need to finish them and turn them in before the end of the week if at all possible. They will not have class time to work on them anymore and will need to finish them at home or during A/A at school.

Math:  Will give status tomorrow.

Have a great evening !

Happy Friday

WV Studies-  Students got back their test to see grades except for 5th period.  Grades will be posted next week.  Today we had Map Quiz 2, And finished our information for presentations on Tuesday Sept. 2.  Map Quiz 3 counties will be given on Tuesday. 

Math:   Math 1 finished page 99
Math 8 finished and checked Worksheet 8-2.  No Homework .

Science: Today students turned in their save fred labs. If they turn it in on Tuesday, it is 50%. Their notebooks were due (3 weeks worth bellringers and 3 weeks participation points). We did a checks lab activity to introduce the scientific method. There is no homework!

Reading: Students give their presentations in class where they read parts of "Flowers for Algernon". No Homework! Have a great weekend!

Language arts: Vocabulary quiz and typed final drafts.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!!

Thursday 

WV Studies-  Map Quiz 2 tommorow-  20 pts.  Bell Ringers due tomorrow.   Agenda check tomorrow.  Test Grade pass back tomorrow.  Today we continued the group project.  Will finish tomorrow and present on Tuesday when we get back.

Science: Good luck to our Football team as they compete against Winfield Middle!! GO PANTHERS! Today we did the Save Fred Lab to introduce the scientific method. Students are to complete their lab sheet which is due tomorrow before the bell. Also, students need to make sure that their bellringers are ready for the check tomorrow (45 points).

Language arts: Peer review for rough drafts. 8th period's are due tomorrow. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Reading:    Students are reading dialogue from the Flowers for Algernon. Students should read their part at least 5 times tonight. Students will read tomorrow in front of class.

ENJOY YOUR AFTERNOON! 

Wednesday 2 hr. early rlease

WV Studies-  Yesterday students completed an introductory activity to the explorers. 
                           Today we started a group research assignment on one of the tribes that visited WV.  We will work on presentations ttrough Friday and then groups will present when we return Tuesday.
I am grading test and will try to have them finished by Friday to pass back.

Math 8: student book starting on page 5 #1-31
Math 1: U1-  92     #1-10

Language arts: Continued rough drafts. They need to be completed by the time the student walks into class tomorrow. 8th period does not have to complete it for homework due to the BETA call out during class today.

Science: ****Parents, please forgive my pregnancy brain! Mr. Colegrove asked me to do the blog yesterday and I completely forgot!!!****

 Today we finished up our notes on scientific notation and did practice. Students completed their scavenger hunts for a % off. No homework! Tomorrow is a lab! A few students haven't fixed their safety quizzes or brought in their safety contracts. They will have an alternate assignment to complete instead of the lab.

Reading: Flowers for Algernon clip; no homework

Have a great evening!!!

Monday Aug. 25

WV Studies--  Students took their first unit test.  Absent students will need to arrange with me to make it up.  They will get their second list of counties tomorrow.    No Homework!

Science-- Today we watched a video on sig figs (http://tinyurl.com/pzdtxf6) and added to our notes on p. 10 in our notebooks. We also finished our scavenger hunt. It was due at the end of class. Thursday we are doing a lab. A few students haven't turned in their safety contract or aced their safety quiz. You will have to do an alternate assignment if you don't turn it in. ALSO, we are doing a notebook check for bellringers on Friday (worth 45 points).

Reading: Students took a Bell Ringer Quiz. Started on an activity that they will finish in class tomorrow. No Homework. Ask your child about Remind 101 as I will be using it this year.

Language arts: Went over new vocab list along with a worksheet. Discussed paragraph structure and discussed ultimatums. Students wrote a 1 x 5 paragraph on one of the ultimatums. Paragraph and vocab were homework if not completed.

Have a great Monday Evening!!!!

Happy Friday:

WV--  Test 1 on the first WV's is Monday.  Students have a study guide to utilize.

Language arts: Vocabulary quiz and continued working on figurative language pictures. No homework.

Reading:  Went to Library today-  No Homework!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Thursdays' assignments:

WV Studies:  Continued with our studies of Historic Indians.  Map Q. 1 tomorrow 10 counties.  Test 1 First WV's Monday Aug. 25.   Not Homework other than studying for the tests.

Science: Today we took a sig fig pre-test for participation only. We took notes on sig figs and did practice. NO homework tonight!

Reading: Finish part one of  "Flowers for Algernon" Students will finish work tomorrow after going to the library.

Language arts: Went over alliteration, onomatopoeia, idioms, and hypbole. Students illustarted an assigned topic of the four and turned it in. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Happy Wednesday:

WV Studies-  Map quiz 1 first 10 counties Friday Aug 22-  students need to learn the counties.  Test on First WV's Monday Aug. 25.  Today continued lesson on Historic Indians .  Graphic Organizer.

Reading:  Students are reading "Flowers for Algernon". All work is being completed in the classroom at this time. Student will go to the library on Friday.

Science: Today we redid the safety quizzes, added to the back of p. 9 (practice for extra participation points) and FOR HOMEWORK: STUDENTS WILL NEED TO CHECK THE FRONT FOR ERRORS AND DO THE OTHER SIDE. It is due tomorrow before the tardy bell.

Tuesday --  Here is what we did and what you need to know:

WV Studies-  Counties quiz Friday Aug 22, Test 1  Mon Aug 25,  Study Guide give out today.
Continied with Historic Indians.

Science: Students who were absent or didn't turn in their ladder method activity from yesterday turned it in at the beginning of class today. We listened to skits and raps for those who chose that option. We worked on conversions (back of p. 9 in our notebooks) and got with our phone buddies to do the FRONT only of a half sheet on conversions (1-10). Tonight they need to finish their half sheet, front side only as well as STUDY FOR THE SAFETY QUIZ (students will only have to fix what they missed). Some students finished the half sheet in class. It is due tomorrow before the tardy bell.

Language arts: Discussed similes and metaphors. Students rotated around the room and had conversations with students. Students wrote similes and metaphors based on the conversations and turned them in.

Have a great evening!!!

Starting our 3rd great week!!!
WV Studies_  Test First WV's - Mon. Aug. 25. students will receive study guide this week.  Map quiz 1-  first 10 counties.  Friday Aug. 22  Students received maps today.  Study!!!  Today we finished lesson on first WV's  and started summarizer.  No Homework except studying for Map Quiz 1.

Language arts: We discussed the first vocabulary list of the year. Students worked on and turned in a worksheet using the vocabulary words. 3rd and 5th period were able to take an open book quiz on adjective and adverbs. 4th and 7th period have the quizzes tomorrow. They are open book.


Have a great evening !

Yea!  We had a great first full week of school:

WV Studies:  Continued notes on first WV's.  No Homework.

Language arts: Discussed adjectives. Students wrote 3 sentences describing different pictures shown on the smart board that appealed to taste, touch, sight, smelling, and hearing. No homework.

Reading:  No Homework.

Math 8 adding integers
math 1: U1-28 #1-10

Science:  See previous 2 post for stuff due Monday and stuff for Friday.

Have a great weekend!!!

Here are the instructions for the ladder method activity in SCIENCE DUE MONDAY 18TH!

Please read this to the students so that they understand the instructions:
Students, you will be showing that you remember and understand the ladder method we discussed these past two days. The correct order that you will be using is found on p. 9 of your notebooks and listed below:

kilo                hecto              deka               base                deci                centi               milli

A catchy saying to remember the order is:  King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

Your objective is to pick ONE of the following options for showing that you understand the parts of the ladder method. For example if you were writing a story about “characters in metric land”, King Kilo could have 1000 loyal subjects! You just explained to me that you know that kilo means 1000!

How many points is this worth? You get 3 points each for correctly using the 7 parts (21 points), plus 2 points for the heading and 2 points for creativity/following directions.

1. Story: It must include all 7 parts of the ladder method: beginning, middle and end (at least three paragraphs with a minimum of 5 sentences each paragraph) and decorate it! You can use a regular sheet of notebook paper or a recycled sheet of computer paper.

2. Poem: It must include all 7 parts of the ladder method and at least 7 lines. Decorate it!

3. Rap: You must present it to the class! It must include all 7 parts of the ladder method and at least 7 lines of LYRICS with a chorus to the tune of ____________song that you choose). You can have TWO people do this one, but EACH student must turn in their OWN copy of the rap. Decorate it!

4. Skit: You must present it to the class! It must include all 7 parts of the ladder method and have at least 7 lines of dialogue per student (up to TWO people do this one, but EACH student must turn in their OWN copy!) Decorate it!

5. Cartoon: It must include all 7 parts of the ladder method and have at least 7 blocks with something going on in each block (dialogue between characters). Please make sure the blocks are the same size and give the cartoon color!

You will have all class period today to work on it! If you use your time wisely, you will be able to finish it today!

When is this due? You will turn it in on Monday before the bell rings for the start of class J

Hello and Happy Friday!

Science: Today I had a sub (Mr. Patterson). Students worked on a ladder method activity (directions are found here)  WHICH IS DUE MONDAY BEFORE THE BELL! Also, if they didn't finish the safety symbols in their notebooks, they could work on it in class. They had all class period to work on their activity.

Thursday

WV Studies--  Students continued working on the first West Virginians, completed graphic organizers.  No Homework.

Math 8: practiced rational and irrational numbers turn in at end of class
math 1: turn in U1-12 #1-10 do vocab lesson 2

Science: Today we took the lab safety quiz (I will have those graded by Monday) and worked on conversions in our notebook p. 9. No homework

Reading:  Substitute today -  worked on vocabulary assignment , No Homework.

Language Arts:  Substitute today-  No Homework.



Have a great evening!

Happy Wednesday to ya!

Science: Today we went over the safety symbols and added them to p. 8 of our notebook. We also started the ladder method. Here is a link for the lab safety song that may help you to study! SAFETY QUIZ IS TOMORROW!

Math 8: take notes on rational and irrational numbers
Math 1: check U1-7 and turn in. Homework on page U1-12 #1-10

Language arts: Students worked on a job wanted ad focusing on adverbs to describe their job skills.
                         8th period - students took the STAR Reading test. They did not work on the job wanted ad. Students should have turned in the work before they left but they may do it for homework if they didn't finish it.

WV Studies:  Homework 1 was due today.  Most turned it in.  Today we worked on a graphic organizer on the first West Virginians,  Then students started their own graphic organizer on a specific group.  either the Paleo Culture, Archaic Culture of the Woodland Culture.  We will work on those again tomorrow.  No Homework.

Reading:  Today students worked on vocabulary.   No Homework.

Happy Tuesday:
WV Studies:  Homework due at the beginning of class tomorrow.  Today we completed a poster, and wrote a paragraph.  (see previous post for homework directions)

Math 8: practice integers with real world examples. Due at the end of class. Quiz tomorrow
Math 1: page U1-7 number 1-10. Due tomorrow

Language arts: Discussed adverbs that describe how, when, and where something happens. Students took notes and worked on an individual adverb assignment. It says "Adverb Funsheet" at the top and needs to be completed as homework if they didn't finish it before the end of class.

Science: Today we did phone buddy's (IPHONE template for grouping) that we will use this year. Students turned in their iPad release for iPads used in my class. We watched Zombie Safety and some students took their notebooks home to study for the SAFETY QUIZ THAT IS THURSDAY!

Reading:  Today:  Introducing literary terms.
also  surveying different likes/dislikes for reading.   No Homework!

Have a great Tuesday Evening!!!

Week two of our Team 8-A adventure:

WV Studies-  Finished Frayer Models for vocabulary and turned in for a grade, began introduction, to unit and assigned the poster to some classes, will finish in class tomorrow.  Homework (symbol of WV , bird, animal, fish etc.) picture of one due beginning of class Wednesday Aug. 13.

Language arts: Turned in bio poems. Discussed the four sentence types and students worked in groups to write rotational stories using a variety of sentences. No homework.

Math 8: Practice rounding decimals. Turn in at the end of class for a grade
Math 1: Pass out book and do vocabulary on lesson 1

Science: Today we finished setting up our notebooks (Bellringer, TOC, safety rules etc...) We also went over the iPad release form (for using ipads in my room until students get their own at the end of the month. WEDNESDAY: The last day to turn in the syllabus and the safety contract with no PENALTY. THURSDAY IS THE SAFETY QUIZ! Students have a copy of these rules and are able to take their notebooks home to study (just remember to return them!) All students must receive a 100% on the safety quiz in order to do labs this year.

We hope to have a great turn out at tonight's open house! It is from 4-6 p.m. so we hope to see you there!

Have a great evening!

Hello and Happy Friday to you all! Here are your class updates:

Language arts: Writer's profile and bio poems. Bio poems to be turned in on Monday.

Science: Today we went over the safety contract, location of equipment and fire drill procedures. I also gave out college ruled notebooks (to all but 8th who will get theirs on Monday). Next week, the syllabus and safety contract is due by Wednesday with no deduction in points. There is a  QUIZ on the SAFETY RULES on Thursday the 14th. We will be reviewing the rules early next week. Students must receive a 100% in order to do labs this year. This is a county and state-wide policy.

WV Studies-   Finished first lesson on reasons for the class.  Began our first lesson on the first West Virginians,  Homework -  picture of symbol of WV ( state- bird, amimal, insect, etc.) due:  Wed. Aug. 13. 

Have a great weekend, great first week !!!!