Tuesday, December 20, 2016

STEWART- Social Studies

Period 1
Vocab Due Wednesday
Per 4
Traditions (27 questions) due Friday

Monday, December 19, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced more problems where they compared rates using different math strategies. Tomorrow the students will complete the Topic C assessment focusing on Unit Rate and Rate.
Homework: Lesson 23 Problem Set
 
Science: The students practiced concepts learned throughout the semester focusing on Weather and Water. Peck's class completed the Investigation 8 Test.
Homework: Stewart/Bolton - Be prepared for the Weather and Water Post Test! Peck's class will take this on Wednesday.
 
*Last day to bring in your items for the gingerbread construction! Thank you for your support if you have brought in your items already!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Test on Ratios by the end of this week or Monday.
Period 1: Topic C Review handout
Period 2: Topic D Review handout

ELA: Period 4, complete p. 15 in Scholastic Scope by filling in the 1, 2, 3's of the yes and no.

Period 5: none

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students calculated unit rates and found the "best buy". 
Homework: Lesson 19 Problem Set
 
Science: The students learned how to read isobars on a map and how atmospheric pressure affects weather.
Homework: None! Investigation 8 Test on Friday!

Monday, December 12, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Period 1 Review sheet for Topic B
Period 2, Review for Topic C

ELA: Period 4, read article on p. 14-15 from Scholastic Scope (Can Fame and Fortune...)
Period 5, Read article p. 14-15 and complete the "What do you think? in yellow on p. 15

ELA- Stewart

Fear Strikes and Confusion and Confession
vocab and comprehension

Social Studies

District TEST on Tuesday for those students who did not take it on Monday

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to solve for rate when given two quantities.
Homework: Lesson 18 Problem Set
 
Science: The students learned how wind forms and how to identify breezes.
Homework: Periods 2 and 4 only - Read "Where the Wild Wind Blows" and answer the two Think Questions.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: the students learned how to calculate rate when given a ratio.
Homework: Lesson 17 Problem Set
 
Science: The students reviewed how air pressure changes at different elevations.
Homework: None!
 
**Reminder: Don't forget to bring money for lunch in the food court OR a sack lunch!**

SOCIAL STUDIES

Study Guide for the Fall Semester Post test
Due Friday= District Test Mon or Tuesday
Your child was given over 3 hours of class time to complete this study guide.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Period 1 none
Period 2: Using Equations to solve ratio problems. handout.

ELA: Period 4  complete "Tuesday" page of Paragraph of the Week packet.
Period 5, complete "Monday" page of Paragraph of the Week packet.

Social Studies

We are working on the study guide for the District Fall Semester test. The test will be given next Tuesday.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned the terms Rate, Rate Unit, and Unit Rate.  The learned how to calculate rate and how to determine rate unit.
Homework: Lesson 16 Problem Set Questions
 
Science: The students began Investigation 8 - learning about the affects of air pressure
Homework: Complete the Think Questions for the article, "What is Air Pressure?"
 
**Last two days for the Toy Drive! Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy for the Student Council Toy Drive!**

Monday, December 5, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Mid-Module Assessment for Module 1
Homework: None!
 
Science: The students completed the assessment for Investigation 7 today.
Homework: None!
 
Reminders:
Please remember to bring in your Angel Tree donation and Field Trip Permission Slip if you have not done so already! 
Last chance to donate to the Toy/Book Drive this week!!
We will be visiting the Jingle Bell Shop tomorrow if you want to shop!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Period 1 none
Period 2: handout of ratios, write 2 equations for each ratio given.

ELA: Period 4, complete brainstorming of Paragraph of the Week.
Period 5 none