Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none, had quiz today, most did well.
ELA: none, students finished missing work and final essay for this quarter.
 
Homeroom tomorrow: Last week, students were given a flyer about our class party that is tomorrow.  They can bring in board games for the morning.  They were to bring in snacks based on their last name for the afternoon.
 
A through Hag: Drinks (juice, pop, etc.)
Hor through Moo: Salty snack
Mor through Sta: Sweet snack
Ste through Wil: Napkins/plates, cups, etc.
 
Right now we have plenty of plates, napkins and cups, thank you.  Hopefully more snack will arrive tomorrow.
 
Currently we have 25 students.
 

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: quiz tomorrow on Decimal Adding, Subtracting and Multiplication
 
ELA: Essay from center due

Social Studies

District TEST on the computer- on Wednesday
 
ABC Book due Wednesday
 

Monday, December 15, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set Lesson 11, Mod 2
 
ELA: completing missing work, Some students have Essay or Grammar pack from center activities.

SOCIAL STUDIES

TEST Wednesday- district test on computer
ABC BOOK Due Wednesday (test grade)
 

Peck Math/Science

Math: Students need to complete the practice test in preparation for the Module 2 Test. 
Homework: Practice Test for Module 2
 
Science: The students worked on a Review Guide that covers all of our Weather and Water unit.
Homework: This review guide is not homework, but going over it at home would be a great idea to be prepared for Wednesday's test!
 
Reminders: Gift is due Wednesday for our gift exchange party!  Please have treats in by Wednesday as well!!
**Camp Surf Payments should be in by this week if you are wanting to take advantage of the tax credit!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Bolton ELA and Math

ELA: some are still finishing up typing their district essay.
 
Math: none

Social Studies

We are doing an ABC Book for Ancient India and Ancient China.  This little booklet is due WED. Dec. 17th  It will count a a test grade, as students are learning vocabulary and showing knowledge of concepts through writing and drawing.
 
The students will be taking a district Social Studies test on Wednesday.
 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem set 10 Module 2 for homework
 
ELA: Students should finish essay using guide provided.
 
 

Monday, December 8, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Fraction to Decimal handout, students completed test of Fraction Division today.
 
ELA: completing District Essay this week.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students came up with "Divisibility Rules" that would help them become more skilled at manipulating numbers in division.
Homework: Exercise Questions 1-7
 
Science: The students performed a brief activity that demonstrated how air reacts to pressure.
Homework: Read the article "What is Air Pressure" and answer the four thinking questions.
 
Reminders:
  • Please donate a toy for the Student Council Toy Drive!
  • Last day to bring in donations for Angel Tree!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none
 
ELA: center activity.  We are working in class on District Reading and Writing assessments right now and into next week, also.

Stewart- MATH

Les 10 problem set/exit ticket
The Distributive Property

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students used the division algorithm to compute long division problems with decimals.
Homework: Lesson 14 Problem Set questions
 
Science: The students illustrated their own version of the water cycle on our planet.
Homework: Read "Earth - The Water Planet" and answer the 5 questions.  Complete your water cycle illustration and be sure you have at least 6 stops in your picture.
 
Reminders:
  • Please bring in your Angel Tree donation!
  • PLEASE support the Arrowhead Toy Drive! Bring in a toy!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Mod 2 Lesson 9 Problem Set, using decimals to add and subtract fractions.
 
ELA: Center work

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice long division and using estimation/compatible numbers as a tool. 
Homework: Lesson 13 Problem Set questions 1-3.  Be sure to complete ALL steps including check by multiplying.
 
Science: The students played the Water Cycle Game and learned about the study of hydrology.
Homework: None!
 
Reminders:
  1. We will be visiting the Jingle Bell Shop tomorrow at 2:15!
  2. Don't forget to bring in Angel Tree donations AND a toy to help support the Student Council Toy Drive!
 

Monday, December 1, 2014

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practice estimating and then solving long division problems.
Homework: Lesson 12 Problems Set Questions 1-3
 
Science: The students learned that there is more to the water cycle than they originally thought.
Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Module 2 Lesson 8 Problem Set (Division with mixed numbers)
 
ELA: Center activity

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read p. 195-197
Questions 1-3 on p. 201
#1- 7 answers
#2- 1 answer
#3- 3 answers