Thursday, June 18, 2009

ELA -Study for final-Final Exam Wednesday, June 24
                
Math -  Final Exam Part 2 Monday, June 22nd
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                Anderson - Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                Flatley - Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                               
Science:  Science Final Exam: Friday, June 19th



Wednesday, June 17, 2009

ELA -Study for final-Final Exam Wednesday, June 24
         Work on practice poetry activities.
         Work on Comma practice.
        
Math -  Final Exam Part 2 Monday, June 22nd
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.  Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                Anderson - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.  Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                Flatley - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.  Final Exam Tuesday, June 23rd
                               
Science: Bring Science Binder to Class/ Complete review packet #4 and study
                Science Final Exam: Friday, June 19th


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

ELA -Work on final exam study guide.
        
Math -  Complete Final Review Packet #4
                Final Exam Part 1 TOMORROW!
                Final Exam Part 2 Monday, June 22nd
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes
                Flatley -Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                               
Science: Bring Science Binder to Class / Complete Review Packet #3
               Science Final Exam: Friday, June 19th


Monday, June 15, 2009

ELA -Work on final exam study guide.  Commas pp. 9-10
        
Math -  Complete Final Review Packet #3
                Final Exam Part 1 Wednesday, June 17th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes
                Flatley -Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                               
Science: Bring Science Binder to Class/ Complete Review Packet #2
                Science Final Exam: Friday, June 19th


Friday, June 12, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology-class time was given all week!
         Poetry Anthology due Monday, June 15
        
Math -  Complete Final Review Packet #2
                Final Exam Part 1 Wednesday, June 17th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes
                Flatley -Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                               
Science: Bring Science Binder to Class/ Complete Review Packet #1
                Science Final Exam: Friday, June 19th



Thursday, June 11, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology-class time was given all week!
         Poetry Anthology due Monday, June 15
        
Math -  Complete Final Review Packet #1
                Final Exam Part 1 Wednesday, June 17th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Final Exam Review Packet
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes / Study for test on Friday
                                    Rome Unit Test: Friday, June 12th  
                Flatley -Work on final exam review packet--see schedule given in class.
                               
Science: Bring Science Binder to Class


Wednesday, June 10, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology-class and home time is required to complete this project!
         Poetry Anthology due Monday, June 15
        
Math -  
                Final Exam Part 1 Tuesday, June 16th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - China Test tomorrow & binder check / Final Exam Review Packet
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes / Study for test on Friday
                                    Rome Unit Test: Friday, June 12th  
                Flatley -none
                               
Science: Get test signed / Binder Check on Thursday
                Binder Check: Thursday, June 11th


Tuesday, June 9, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology-class and home time is required to complete this project!
         Poetry Anthology due Monday, June 15
        
Math -  graph project presentations tomorrow
                Final Exam Part 1 Tuesday, June 16th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete China review packet / China Test Thursday & binder check / Final Exam Review                                 Packet
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes / Complete WS pg. 74 (Vocab. Review)
                                    Binder Check: Wednesday, June 10th
                                    Rome Unit Test: Friday, June 12th  
                Flatley -Study Notes
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Bring Textbook to turn in / Binder Check on Thursday
                Binder Check: Thursday, June 11th


Monday, June 8, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology-class and home time is required to complete this project!
         Poetry Anthology due Monday, June 15
        
Math -  graph project presentations Wednesday
                Final Exam Part 1 Tuesday, June 16th
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 28 / China Test Thursday / Final Exam Review Packet
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes
                                    Binder Check: Wednesday, June 10th
                                    Rome Unit Test: Friday, June 12th  
                Flatley -Study Notes
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Study For Chpt. 3 Unit Test
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Tuesday, June 9th!!!
                Binder Check: Thursday, June 11th


Friday, June 5, 2009

ELA -Work  on poetry anthology.
         Poetry Anthology due Friday, June 12.
        
Math -  Bring posterboard for Monday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - speech due Monday
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes/Complete famous people sheets
                                        (Use Biographical Dictionary in Textbook - starts on R50)          
                Flatley -Study Notes
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Review Notes/Finish Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Tuesday, June 9th!!!
                Binder Check: Thursday, June 11th


Thursday, June 4, 2009

ELA -Begin collecting poems for anthology.  See requirement sheet given in class.
         Poetry Anthology due Friday, June 12.
        
Math -  Bring posterboard for Monday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - speech due Monday
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes    
                Flatley -
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Review Notes/ Bring Trading Card materials to work on in class
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Tuesday, June 9th!!!Wednesday, June 3, 2009


Wednesday, June 3, 2009

ELA -Study for quiz, six rules-Commas quiz Thursday.  
         Begin collecting poems for anthology.
        
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 27
                Anderson - Review Vocab Words   & Notes    
                Flatley -Complete Lesson 1:  Review p. 105.
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Review Notes / WS pg. 218 / Bring Trading Card materials to work on in class
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Tuesday, June 9th!!!Wednesday, June 3, 2009



Tuesday, June 2, 2009

ELA -Study for quiz, six rules-Commas quiz Thursday.  
         Bring loose-leaf paper everyday.
        
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - questions #1-5 from "The Qin and Han Dynasties" packet on loose-leaf
                Anderson - Get Test Signed / Finish & Review Vocab Words                   
                Flatley -Reread Lesson 1 summary--underline important information.  Study vocabulary.
                             Renaissance Test Wednesday, June 10.
                               
Science: Review Notes / WS pg. 209
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Tuesday, June 9th!!!


Monday, June 1, 2009

ELA -Study for quiz, six rules-Commas quiz Thursday.  
         Bring loose-leaf paper everyday.
        
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete bumper sticker
                Anderson - None
                                   
                Flatley -Castle project should be complete.  
                             Write a reflection about project and include:  group names and % helped, grade group deserves, reflections about project in general.
                               
Science: Review Notes
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!


Friday, May 29, 2009

ELA -Finish revising list poem and write a 2nd draft.
        Commas quiz Thursday.  
         Bring loose-leaf paper everyday.
        
Math -  complete paragraph describing data
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete Respect poem
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/Study for Chpt. 9 "Ancient Greece Test
                                   Chpt. 9 "Ancient Greece" Unit Test: Monday, June 1st
                                   
                Flatley - Castle Project due Monday
                               
Science: Review Notes /
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!


Thursday, May 28, 2009

ELA -Commas between items in a series-both sides.
        Bring loose-leaf paper everyday.
        
Math -  complete bar graph/histogram
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete questions 1-4 on loose-leaf from "Life in Ancient Packet"
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/Study for Chpt. 9 "Ancient Greece Test
                                   Chpt. 9 "Ancient Greece" Unit Test: Monday, June 1st
                                   
                Flatley - Castle Project due Monday
                               
Science: Review Notes / WS pg. 192
                Work on Trading Card Project: Project due on Monday, June 8th!!



Tuesday, May 26 , 2009

ELA -Add to list poem brainstorming.  Bring loose-leaf paper everyday.
        
Math -  period 2:  complete data table and line graph for Thursday
                period 4 & 6:  complete data table
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  None
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes
                                   Chpt. 9 "Ancient Greece" Unit Test: Monday, June 1st

                Flatley - Bring castle project materials
                                -visit www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/view.html or          
                                   www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/inside.htm for ideas

Science: Review Section 1&2 Notes



Thursday, May 21, 2009

ELA -Have a great weekend!
        
Math -  complete survey
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  None
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Finish Class Work
                                   
                Flatley -  Get test signed
                                Bring castle project materials by Tuesday, 5/26
                                -visit www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/view.html or          
                                   www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/inside.htm for ideas

Science: WS pg. 176/Review Section 1 Notes


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

ELA -Finish revising poems if not finished in class.
       Write a 2nd draft of rhyming and animal poem.
        
Math -  Area packet
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test TOMORROW!
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Finish Class Work
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -  Bring castle project materials by Tuesday, 5/26
                                -visit www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/view.html or          
                                   www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/inside.htm for ideas

Science: Get Test Signed / Read pages 72-77


Tuesday, May 19, 2009

ELA -Work on animal poem.
        
Math -  worksheet 635 odd
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  complete review packet/ Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -Study for test
                              Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20
                             Bring castle project materials by Tuesday, 5/26
                                -visit www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/view.html or          
                                   www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/inside.htm for ideas

Science: No Homework


Monday, May 18, 2009

ELA -Read "Untidy Ursala".  Complete all comprehension questions.
        
Math -  textbook page 491 #8, 9, 12, 23, 25, 32-36
                Probability Test signed
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  worksheet 22 / Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -Study for test
                              Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20

Science:Review Notes
                Chpt. 1D Unit Test: Tuesday, May 19th


Friday, May 15, 2009

ELA -Be sure to bring rhyming poem on Monday.
        
Math -  worksheet 625
                Test Corrections due Monday - no exceptions!
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -Complete study guide by Monday
                              Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20

Science:Review Notes
                Chpt. 1D Unit Test: Tuesday, May 19th


Thursday, May 14, 2009

ELA -Write a rhyming poem.  Consider rhyme scheme!
        

Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -Complete study guide by Monday
                              Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20

Science:Review Notes
                Chpt. 1D Unit Test: Tuesday, May 19th


Wednesday, May 13, 2009

ELA -Write a poem--be creative.  Use "Writing Warm-up" as a springboard if needed.
        

Math -  Probability Test Tomorrow!
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                                    Presentations begin on Monday!
                Flatley -Get quiz signed
                             Lesson 4 p. 101
                              Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20

Science:Review Notes/WS pg. 78
                Chpt. 1D Unit Test: Tuesday, May 19th

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

ELA -None
        

Math -  textbook page 400 #7, 9, 13, 15, 25-32
                Probability Test Thursday 5/14
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test Thursday 5/21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/ Work on Project
                Flatley -Middle Ages Test Wednesday 5/20

Science:Review Notes/ WS pg. 67
               Chpt. 1D Unit Test: Tuesday, May 19th


Monday, May 11, 2009

ELA -Finish TGWOAC projects if needed
        

Math -  worksheet 517
                Probability Test Thursday 5/14
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  comic strips due TOMORROW!
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/
                Flatley -Study vocabulary
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science:Review Notes/


Friday, May 8, 2009

ELA -
        Work on final projects due Monday based on TGWOAC

Math -  textbook page 390 #11-16 and #19-32
                Probability Test Thursday 5/14
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  comic strips due Tuesday
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes/Finish Classwork
                Flatley -Study vocabulary
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science:Review Notes/Read pages 21-27

Thursday, May 7, 2009

ELA -Test on TGWOAC Friday 5/8
        Work on final projects due Monday based on TGWOAC

Math -  worksheet 506 / quiz signed / Probability Test Thursday 5/14
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  comic strips due Tuesday
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes
                Flatley -Study vocabulary
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science:Review Notes/Finish Lab Questions

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

ELA -Test on TGWOAC Friday 5/8
        Work on final projects due Monday based on TGWOAC

Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 21
                Anderson - Review Vocab. Words & Notes / Complete WS pg. 61
                Flatley -Complete "Rulers and Invaders" p. 99
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science:Review Notes / WS pg 59


Tuesday, May 5, 2009
ELA -Test on TGWOAC Friday
        Thesis Paragraph due tomorrow

Math -  Probability Quiz TOMORROW
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 20
                Anderson -Finish Classwork / Read pages 247-251 / Review Vocab. Words
                Flatley -
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science:Review Section 1 Notes / WS pg 50


Monday, May 4, 2009
ELA -Test on TGWOAC Friday
        Thesis Paragraph due Wednesday, May 6-see guideline sheet-very little class time will be given for this
        project--don't wait until the last night!
              
Math -  textbook page 383 #7-18 and 25-28
                Probability Quiz Wednesday, 5/6
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete Egyptian Drawing
                Anderson - None
                Flatley -Define Middle Ages Vocabulary
                             Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 5/12

Science: Get Test Signed / Read pages 6-13


Friday, May 1, 2009
ELA -Work on Thesis paragraph.  We finished the reading the book in class--great read!
        Thesis Paragraph due Wednesday, May 6-see guideline sheet-very little class time will be given for this
        project--don't wait until the last night!
              
Math -  worksheet 502
                Probability Quiz Wednesday, 5/6
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson -
                Flatley - Get test signed

Science:


Thursday, April 30, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 14
        Thesis Paragraph due Wednesday, May 6-see guideline sheet-very little class time will be given for this
        project--don't wait until the last night!
              
Math -  textbook page 380 #9-15 and #21-30
                Probability Quiz Wednesday, 5/6
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 18 / get Meopotamia quiz signed
                Anderson -
                Flatley -None

Science: Study for Chpt. 3 Test! /Review notes/Handouts// Jeopardy Review tomorrow!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st



Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ELA -Read ch. 13
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  worksheet 497
                Probability Quiz Wednesday, 5/6
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 17 / get Meopotamia quiz signed
                Anderson -Study for Chpt. 5 Test! /Review notes/Vocab./Map
                                   Chpt. 5 Unit Test: Thursday April 30th!!
                Flatley -Study for test-worksheets, reading, notes, vocabulary, map
                            Byzantine Empire Test Thursday 4/30

Science: Study for Chpt. 3 Test! /Review notes/Handouts// Jeopardy Review tomorrow!
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st


Tuesday, April 28, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 11 if needed.  Complete "All Hail, Lisa" activity 8 only.
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  complete tree diagram lab if you didn't finish it in class - quiz grade!
                Probability Quiz Wednesday, 5/6
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - none
                Anderson -Finish Classwork / WS pg. 33/Review notes/Vocab.
                                   Chpt. 5 Unit Test: Thursday April 30th!!
                Flatley -Study for test-worksheets, reading, notes, vocabulary, map
                            Byzantine Empire Test Thursday 4/30

Science: Finish Classwork / WS pg. 206/Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st


Monday, April 27, 2009
ELA -Complete ch. 10 questions
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Mesopotamia Quiz Tuesday!
                Anderson -
                                   Chpt. 5 Unit Test: Thursday April 30th!!
                Flatley -Work on study guide
                            Study for test-worksheets, reading, notes, vocabulary, map
                            Byzantine Empire Test Thursday 4/30

Science:
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st


Friday, April 24, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 10
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  textbook page 376 #7-12 and 15-18
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - read textbook pages 54-59 / Mesopotamia Quiz Tuesday!
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words/WS pg. 32,33 Lesson 3 Summary
                                   Chpt. 5 Unit Test: Thursday April 30th!!
                Flatley -Lesson 4 Review p. 81
                            Study for test-worksheets, reading, notes, vocabulary, map
                            Byzantine Empire Test Thursday 4/30

Science: Review notes/Pg. 89 #1-4 ALL / Finish Classwork
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st


Thursday, April 23, 2009
ELA -POV paragraphs due Friday
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  worksheet 491
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 11 / Mesopotamia Quiz Tuesday 4/28
                Anderson - WS pg. 31 /Review notes & Vocab. Words
                                   Chpt. 5 Unit Test: Thursday April 30th!!
                Flatley -Lesson 3 p.80/ Byzantine Empire Test Thursday 4/30

Science: Pg. 89 #1-4 ALL / Finish Classwork /Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Unit Test: Friday May 1st


Wednesday, April 22, 2009
ELA -POV paragraphs due Friday
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  periods 2 & 4:  textbook page 372 #10-15 and 18-28
                period 6:  textbook page 372 #10-30 even and 32-44 even
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete menu / Mesopotamia Quiz Tuesday 4/28
                Anderson - / Review Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Worksheet p. 79

Science: Review notes


Tuesday, April 21, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 7 and 8 (I gave 20 minutes of reading time in class)
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  worksheet 486
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 10 / Mesopotamia Quiz Tuesday 4/28
                Anderson - / Review Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Geography of Europe p. 79

Science:


Monday, April 20, 2009
ELA -Finish Ch. 6 question sheet-be ready for a class discussion.
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  complete math riddles
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 9
                Anderson - Read pages 122-129 / Review Vocab. Words
                Flatley - Vocabulary preview p. 77

Science: Read pages 80-89


Thursday, April 9, 2009
ELA -Have a great vacation!
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson -None
                Flatley - None

Science:Review notes on Section 1


Wednesday, April 8, 2009
ELA -
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson -None
                Flatley - None

Science:Review notes on Section 1



Tuesday, April 7, 2009
ELA -Read ch. 5--be prepared for a quiz
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson -None
                Flatley - None

Science:Review notes on Section 1 / Pg. 79 # 1-3 all


Monday, April 6, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 4 if needed.  Complete ch. 4 question sheet
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
              
Math -  None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - China Test and Binder Check TOMORROW
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/study for test
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Study for test
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science:Review notes on Air Masses


Friday, April 3, 2009
ELA -Finish reading ch. 3 if needed (we read all class today)
        Answer ch. 3 questions.  (Read ch. 4 if you want to--it is getting good!)
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
        Binder check Monday, April 6
      
       
Math -  Bring in fun stuff!
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       complete review packet/China Test and Binder Check Tuesday 4/7
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/study for test
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Finish study guide
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science:Review notes on Air Masses


Thursday, April 2, 2009
ELA -Finish TGWOAC letter (follow guidelines) -loose-leaf
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
        Binder check Monday, April 6
      
       
Math -  2-Step Equation Quiz TOMORROW!
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       worksheet 28/China Test and Binder Check Tuesday 4/7
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/Binder Check Tomorrow
                                    Binder Check: Friday, April 3rd
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Study notes for test
                             Binder check Thursday, April 2--get binder ready
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science: Read pages 72-75 / Get test signed


Wednesday, April 1, 2009
ELA -Complete five senses activity on back of sheet using ch. 1 & 2 (write page #)
        Bring journal and book to class everyday!
        Binder check Monday, April 6
      
       
Math -  Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road worksheet
                2-Step Equation Quiz Friday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Speeches due tomorrow/China Test and Binder Check Tuesday 4/7
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/finish class work
                                    Binder Check: Friday, April 3rd
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Study notes for test
                             Binder check Thursday, April 2--get binder ready
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science: No Homework
                


Tuesday, March 31, 2009
ELA -Finish "Setting the Stage" using TGWOAC.  
         Bring journal and book to class everyday!
        Binder check Monday, April 6
      
       
Math -  periods 2 & 4:  Solving 2-Step Equations worksheet
                Period 6:       Did You Hear About ... worksheet
                2-Step Equation Quiz Friday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Speeches due Thursday/China Test and Binder Check Tuesday 4/7
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/Read lesson 5 pgs. 298-304
                                    Binder Check: Friday, April 3rd
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Finish Lesson 1 Question sheet
                             Binder check Thursday, April 2--get binder ready
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science: Review notes/Study for Test!!!
                Chapter 2 Test: Wednesday, April 1st


Monday, March 30, 2009
ELA -Finish The Girl Who Owned a City book survey.  Bring book to class everyday!
        Binder check Monday, April 6
      
       
Math -  Books Never Written Worksheet
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Speeches due Thursday
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes/Finish Classwork (WS pg. 68 & 71)
                                    Binder Check: Friday, April 3rd
                                    Chpt. 10 Unit Test: Ancient Rome: Tuesday, April 7th
                Flatley -Finish invention paragraphs if needed.
                             Binder check Thursday, April 2--get binder ready
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science: Review notes/WS pg. 147 "Key Terms"/Study for Test on Wed.
                Chapter 2 Test: Wednesday, April 1st


Thursday, March 26, 2009
ELA -Binder check Monday, April 6
        Works cited page due Monday for period 6
      
Math -  complete worksheet 44
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       complete questions #1-5 on loose-leaf
                Anderson - review vocab. words and notes / Finish Classwork
                Flatley -Binder check Thursday, April 2--get binder ready
                             Renaissance test Tuesday, April 7

Science: Review notes/ Complete WS pg. 138 / Get binder ready for check on Monday
                Binder Check: Monday, March 30th
                Chapter 2 Test: Wednesday, April 1st


Wednesday, March 25, 2009
ELA -Finish "Letters to a Bullied Girl" activity (period 2/3)
        Works cited page due tomorrow (Monday for period 6)
        Brochure due tomorrow for period 6

Math -  period 2:  worksheet 202
                periods 4 & 6:  worksheet 87 #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
                CR # 18 due tomorrow
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       complete bumper sticker
                Anderson - Finish class work / review vocab. words and notes
                Flatley -Finish reading pp. 430-435--take notes

Science: Review notes/look again at Relative Humidity activity on page 56
                Binder Check: Monday, March 30th
                Chapter 2 Test: Wednesday, April 1st


Tuesday, March 24, 2009
ELA -Brochure due Wednesday (Thursday for period 6)
        Works cited page due Thursday (Monday for period 6)

Math -  worksheet 201 evens (on loose-leaf)
                CR # 18 due Thursday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       complete Respect poem
                Anderson - Get test signed / Read lesson 2 on Rome
                Flatley -None

Science: Review notes
                Binder Check: Monday, March 30th
                Chapter 2 Test: Wednesday, April 1st



Monday, March 23, 2009
ELA - Work on brochure
                -type using columns (hand write if no computer)
               -word art
                -color copy of paintings
Final brochure due Wednesday 3/25

Math -  worksheet 200
                CR # 18 due Thursday
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Packet Questions #1-4 on loose-leaf
                Anderson -
                Flatley -Castle project due Wednesday, Get test signed

Science: Review section 1, 2 & 3 notes


Friday, March 20, 2009
ELA - Work on brochure
                -type using columns (hand write if no computer)
               -word art
                -color copy of paintings
Have all typing done by Monday 3/23
Final brochure due Wednesday 3/25

Math - complete graph
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       worksheet 24
                Anderson -
                Flatley -

Science: Review section 1, 2 & 3 notes


Thursday, March 19, 2009
ELA - Work on brochure
                -type using columns (hand write if no computer)
               -word art
                -color copy of paintings
Have all typing done by Monday 3/23
Final brochure due Wednesday 3/25

Math - Worksheet E-68
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       worksheet 23
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words
                                *Ancient Greece Test TOMORROW
                Flatley - Work on castle project-Project due TOMORROW

Science: Review section 1, 2 & 3 notes


Wednesday, March 18, 2009
ELA - Work on brochure
                -type using columns (hand write if no computer)
               -word art
                -color copy of paintings
Have all typing done by Monday 3/23
Final brochure due Wednesday 3/25

Math - textbook page 114 #9-29 odd, #44-56 all
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       complete drawing / Egypt Test   signed
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words
                                  *BRING SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOK TO CLASS ON THURSDAY!!!
                                  *Ancient Greece Test: Friday, March 20th
                Flatley - Work on castle project-Project due Friday 3/20

Science: Review section 1, 2 & 3 notes


Tuesday, March 17, 2009
ELA - Work on brochure
                -type using columns (hand write if no computer)
               -word art
                -color copy of paintings
Math - None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Questions 1-7 from "China's First Civilizations" packet (on loose-leaf) / Egypt Test    
                                signed
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Lesson 4 Review WS
                                  *Ancient Greece Test: Friday, March 20th
                Flatley - Work on castle project

Science: Review section 1 & 2 notes / Read pages 49-52 / Finish Lab Activity Questions

Monday, March 16, 2009
ELA -Work on brochure paragraphs (should have at least two done)
        Follow guidelines given in class
       
Math -None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Work on study guide/Study for test
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Finish Class Work
                                  *Ancient Greece Test: Friday, March 20th
                Flatley - Work on castle project

Science: Review section 1 & 2 notes / Read pages 46-48 / Finish Lab Activity Questions

Friday, March 13, 2009
ELA -Bring research on Monday (notecards)
        Revise 1st paragraph if you received it back
       
Math -None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Work on study guide/Study for test
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Re Read pgs. 276-287
                Flatley - Gathering materials for castle project (day 2 on Monday 3/16)
                      
Science: Review section 1 & 2 notes

Thursday, March 12, 2009
ELA -None
       
Math -None
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Work on study guide
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Work on Presentation
                Flatley -Study for Middle Ages test:  Friday, March 13
                            Gathering materials for castle project (day 2 on Monday 3/16)
                      
Science: Worksheet p. 122/Review notes



Wednesday, March 11, 2009
ELA -Finish citing sources (rough draft, alphabetical order, use models)
       
Math - Get rest and eat a good breakfast
        New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12  (Wednesday & Thursday)
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Work on study guide
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Work on Presentation
                Flatley -Study for test Friday
                            Gathering materials for castle project (day 2 on Monday 3/16)
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science: Worksheet p. 112/Review notes

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
ELA -Finish 1st paragraph of artist brochure (TS,SS,CS,transition words-skip lines)
       
Math - Get rest and eat a good breakfast
        New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12  (Wednesday & Thursday)
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words /  Work on Presentation
                Flatley -Finish study guide by Wed. NOT THURS!
                            Gathering materials for castle project (day 2 on Monday 3/16)
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science: Read pages 36-39 / Get Test Signed

Monday, March 9, 2009

ELA -Work on artist outline started in class.
       
Math -  
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12  (Wednesday & Thursday)
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -       Comic strips due Tuesday
                                Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words  Work on Presentation
                Flatley -Finish study guide by Wed.
                             Gathering materials for castle project (by Wed. 3/11)
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science: No Homework


Thursday, March 5, 2009

ELA -Work on citing sources.  Bring all research materials everyday!
       
Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR # 16 due tomorrow
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient Egypt Test Monday 3/16
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words  Work on Presentation
                Flatley -Complete lesson 4 p. 101
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science:  Review section 1&2&3&4 notes / WS pg. 78 "Key Terms" / Study for test on Monday!!
                Chapter 1 Unit Test: Monday, March 9th


Wednesday, March 4, 2009

ELA - Evaluating Sources sheets (2), complete all sides
         You should have at least 50 notecards by Thursday.  
          Bring all completed notecards to class on Thursday.
       
Math -  Review Worksheet - Quiz Grade!
                CR # 16 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient Egypt Test Friday 3/13
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Get test and quiz signed
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science:  Review section 1&2&3 notes
                Chapter 1 Unit Test: Monday, March 9th


Tuesday, March 3, 2009

ELA - Continue notecards at home-you should have at least 50 notecards by Thursday.  
           Wednesday will be our last day to research in the library!
          Bring all completed notecards to class on Thursday.
       
Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR # 16 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient Egypt Test Friday 3/13
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Complete lesson 3:  Life in the Middle Ages p. 100
                             Unit Test:  Friday, March 13

Science:  Review section 1&2&3 notes
                Chapter 1 Unit Test: Monday, March 9th


Monday, March 2, 2009

ELA - Continue notecards at home-you should have at least 50 notecards by Thursday
         I will be afterschool Tuesday for extra research.

Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR # 16 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - Finish Classwork / Review notes & Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Study vocab.
                              Quiz on Middle Ages Vocabulary Tuesday

Science:  Read pages 16-21 / Finish classwork: pg 21 #1abc,2ab / Review section 1&2 notes
                Chapter 1 Unit Test: Monday, March 9th

Friday, February 27, 2009

ELA -Find 1-2 website articles about your artist.  Print out articles and take notes.  
         Bring articles on Monday.
         I will be afterschool Tuesday for extra research.

Math -  Review Worksheet
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - Finish reading lesson 2 / Review notes & Vocab. Words
                Flatley -Study vocab.
                              Quiz on Middle Ages Vocabulary Tuesday

Science:  Review section 1&2 notes


Thursday, February 26, 2009

ELA -Read 1st page in "What is art?" packet.  Then take notes on sheet provided.

Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR #14 due tomorrow
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 21
                Anderson - Lesson 1 Review WS pg. 61 / Review Vocab. / Review Lesson 1 notes
                Flatley -Study vocab.
                              Quiz on Middle Ages Vocabulary Tuesday

Science: Review section 1 & 2 notes


Wednesday, February 25, 2009

ELA -Complete notetaking sheet.
         Get about 100 notecards for research project by Wed. or Thurs.  
          You can buy a pack of 100 cards for $1.00 at the school store.

Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR #14 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Complete Egyptian Drawing / Get quiz signed
                Anderson - Read pages 247-251 / Finish classwork / Review Vocab.
                Flatley -Define Middle Ages Vocabulary using textbook glossary.
                              Quiz on Middle Ages Vocabulary Tuesday

Science: Read pgs. 10-14 / Review notes


Tuesday, February 24, 2009

ELA -Get about 100 notecards for research project by Wed. or Thurs.  
          You can buy a pack of 100 cards for $1.00 at the school store.

Math -  Review Worksheet
                CR #14 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Worksheet 20 / Get quiz signed
                Anderson - None
                Flatley -Read pp. 396-398 complete worksheet p.99

Science: Review notes / Finish WS pg. 50

Monday, February 23, 2009

ELA -Get about 100 notecards for research project by Wed. or Thurs.  
          You can buy a pack of 100 cards for $1.00 at the school store.

Math -  Complete Classwork
                CR #14 due Friday
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Worksheet 18
                Anderson - Get Test Signed
                Flatley -

Science: Read pg. 6-9 / Get Test Signed


Friday, February 13, 2009

ELA -Have a good vacation!
         Quiz postponed until after vacation

Math -  Review Worksheet
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - None
                Flatley -Have a good vacation

Science: Bring Textbook (To be turned in)


Thursday, February 12, 2009

ELA - Book Review and Book Jacket due at end of class Friday
         Quiz postponed until after vacation

Math -  Review Worksheet
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 17
                Anderson - No Homework
                Flatley -Study for Test
                             Byzantine Empire Test Friday, February 13

Science: Study for Test! / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Wednesday, February 11, 2009

ELA -Quiz on literary elements Friday
        Book Review:  rewrite and revise (finish from class)

Math -  Textbook page 299 #8-20 even, 48-53 all, 57-60 all
                New York State Math Exam March 11 and 12
                                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - Study for Test / Review notes/Vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Finish study guide
                             Byzantine Empire Test Friday, February 13

Science: Finish Key Terms WS / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

ELA -Quiz on literary elements Friday
        Work on book jacket project

Math -  worksheet 8-1 (both sides)      
                Fractions Test signed
                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Mesopotamia Quiz TOMORROW!
                Anderson - WS pg. 33,35 / Review notes/Vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Finish classwork Lesson 3 and 4 worksheet
                             Byzantine Empire Test Friday, February 13

Science: Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Monday, February 9, 2009

ELA -Revise 1st draft using checklist, add transition words

Math -  worksheet 7-1 (both sides)      
                Fractions Test signed
                                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Read textbook pages 54-59 and complete FQR sheet / Mesopotamia Quiz Wed. 2/11
                Anderson - Review notes/Vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Review vocab/map/notes
                             Byzantine Empire Test Friday, February 13

Science: Read pages 91-94 / Pg. 95 #1-3 All / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Thursday, February 5, 2009

ELA -Finish book review 1st draft if not completed in class-skip lines, pen

Math -  CR #13 due tomorrow
                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete menu / Mesopotamia Quiz Wed. 2/11
                Anderson -  Review notes & Vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Review vocabulary, finish classwork if needed (it will be graded)

Science: pg. 81 #1-3 ALL / Read pages 86-90 / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Wednesday, February 4, 2009

ELA -Work on book review 1st draft--skip lines, loose-leaf

Math -  Chapter 6 Test tomorrow
                CR #13 due Friday
                                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 11 / Mesopotamia Quiz Wed. 2/11
                Anderson - WS pg. 30,31 "Lesson 2 Summary" / Review notes & Vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Lesson 2 Graphic organizer -use textbook

Science: Finish defining terms / Read pages 74-80 / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Tuesday, February 3, 2009

ELA -Write 3 sample leads (introduction) for your book review on loose-leaf.
        Finish Jurassic Park response if not finished in class.
                
Math -  textbook page 578 Section 6-6 #2-24 even
                CR #13 due Friday
                Chapter 6 Test Thursday
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - map worksheet 10/11 / Mesopotamia Quiz 2/11
                Anderson - Lesson 1 WS pgs. 28,29 / Review notes & vocab. words
                                    Chpt. 5 Test: Thursday, February 12th
                Flatley -Review Lesson 1 Quick Summary.  Complete Lesson 1 p. 78.
                            -use textbook pp. 322-325

Science: Page 69 # 1,2 ALL (Looseleaf, restate, proper heading, complete sentences) / Review notes
                Chpt. 3 Test: Friday, February 13th


Monday, February 2, 2009

ELA -Finish body paragraphs outline sheet worked on in class
                
Math -  textbook page 266 #8-18 even, 23-33 all
                CR #13 due Friday
                Chapter 6 Test Thursday
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - worksheet 9 / Mesopotamia Quiz 2/11
                Anderson - Read pages 122-127 / Review vocab words
                Flatley -Complete the "Vocabulary Preview"
                            
Science: Get Quiz signed / Read pages 66-69 / Define the following in your notes:
                "4 Types of Mass Movements"
                        1) Landslide  2) Mudslide   3) Slump  4) Creep

Friday, January 30, 2009

ELA -Finish 1st draft "About the Author"
                                               
Math -  textbook page 262 all
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - No Homework / GO STEELERS!!!!
                Flatley -None
                            
Science: No Homework / GO STEELERS!!!!!


Thursday, January 29, 2009

ELA -Binder check Friday
                                               
Math -  CR #12 due tomorrow
                Extra Credit due TOMORROW!  (No exceptions!)
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient China Test & binder check TOMORROW!
                Anderson - No Homework
                Flatley -Work on Political Cartoon-final copy due at the end of class Friday
                            
Science: Finish Classwork / Study for Quiz
                CHPT. 4 QUIZ: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

ELA -Work on author biography
        Binder check Wednesday, 1/28
        ELA Assessment Make-ups Tuesday-Thursday (if absent)
                                               
Math -  Complete 6-5 Packet
                CR #12 due Friday
                Extra Credit due no later than Friday!
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Complete Review Packet
                                Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson - Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People/Handouts
                                    TEST WILL STILL BE ON THURSDAY EVEN IF WE HAVE SNOWDAY ON WED.!
                                     Chpt. 10 Rome Test: Thursday January 29th
                                     Binder Check: Thursday January 29th
                Flatley -None-test today
                            
Science: Read pages 134-145 / Review Notes
                CHPT. 4 QUIZ: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30


Monday, January 26, 2009

ELA -Binder check Wednesday, 1/28
        ELA Assessment Make-ups Tuesday-Thursday (if absent)
                                               
Math -  textbook page 256 #12-20 even, 24-28 even, 38-53 all
                Adding and Subtracting Fractions Quiz Signed
                CR #12 due Friday
                Extra Credit due no later than Friday!
                                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  worksheet 28
                                Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson -  Finish Class Work WS pg. 72 Summary /Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People
                                     Chpt. 10 Rome Test: Thursday January 29th
                                     Binder Check: Thursday January 29th
                Flatley - Study Guide for Renaissance Test--STUDY!!!!
                              Renaissance Test Tuesday, January 27
                             Binder check Tuesday, January 27
                            
Science: WS pg. 254 / Review Notes
                CHPT. 4 QUIZ: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30


Friday, January 23, 2009

ELA -Binder check Wednesday, 1/28
        ELA Assessment Make-ups Tuesday-Thursday (if absent)
                                               
Math - complete classwork:  textbook pages 577 & 578 sections 6-1, 6-3  #2-10 even in each section
                
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -   No Class today because of ELA
                                Present speech Monday
                                Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson - No Class Today because of ELA
                                    Finish Class Work WS pg. 72 /Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People
                                     Chpt. 10 Rome Test: Thursday January 29th
                                     Binder Check: Thursday January 29th
                Flatley - Study Guide for Renaissance Test-No Class today because of ELA
                              Renaissance Test Tuesday, January 27
                             Binder check Tuesday, January 27
                            
Science: Finish Classwork (Fossil Packet) / Review section 1 notes
                



Thursday, January 22, 2009  

ELA - ELA Book 3 Friday, Get rest, eat breakfast and be on time.  
          Bring a number 2 pencil and a book to read.
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math - CR due Friday    
                
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson -  Finish Class Work WS pg. 72 /Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People
                                     Chpt. 10 Rome Test: Thursday January 29th
                                     Binder Check: Thursday January 29th
                Flatley -Renaissance Test Tuesday, January 27-Study notes!
                             Binder check Friday, January 23
                            
Science: Review section 1 notes
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd


Wednesday, January 21, 2009  

ELA - ELA Book 2 Wednesday, Get rest, eat breakfast and be on time.  
          Bring a number 2 pencil and a book to read.
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math - CR due Friday    
                
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson -  Finish Class Work WS pg. 70 /Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People
                                     Chpt. 10 Rome Test: Thursday January 29th
                                     Binder Check: Thursday January 29th
                Flatley -Renaissance Test Tuesday, January 27-Study notes!
                             Binder check Friday, January 23
                            
Science: Get Chpt. 2 Test quizzes signed / Read pages 110-116
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd


Tuesday, January 20, 2009  

ELA - ELA Book 1 Tuesday, Get rest, eat breakfast and be on time.  
          Bring a number 2 pencil and a book to read.
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  Add and subtract mixed numbers worksheet
                Quiz tomorrow
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  worksheet 25 / Ancient China Test & binder check Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson - Review Notes/Vocab/Famous People
                Flatley -Renaissance Test Tuesday, January 27-Study notes!
                             Binder check Friday, January 23
                            
Science: Rest up for ELA Exam
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd



Friday, January 16, 2009  

ELA -Rewrite (after revising) book 2 essay practice (question 30)
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  textbook page 577 section 6-2  #2-12 even and #20-24 even
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  worksheet 24 / Ancient China Test Thursday, 1/29
                Anderson - Review notes & Vocab. / Finish Classwork WS pg. 68
                Flatley -Martin Luther King, Jr. Activity/Quiz
                             Binder check Friday, January 23
                            
Science:Review Section 3 Notes / Study for Section 3 Quiz / Reviewing Key Concepts pg. 59 #1-3 All
                Section 3 Quiz: Tuesday, January 20th
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd

Thursday, January 15, 2009  

ELA -Finish ELA Book 2 practice.
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  textbook page 246 4-10 even, 16-28 even, and 43-50 all
                CR # 10A due tomorrow
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - complete bumper sticker / Egypt test signed
                Anderson - Read pages 288-292 / Complete Famous People  Lesson #3 / review notes & Vocab.
                Flatley -Study notes
                            

Science: Read pages 56-59
                Section 3 Quiz: Tuesday, January 20th
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd

Wednesday, January 14, 2009  

ELA -None
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  worksheet 6-1  all of the front, 2-20 even on back
                CR # 10A due Friday
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  complete final draft of acrostic poem/ worksheet  23
                Anderson - Complete famous people sheet for lessons #1 & #2 / review notes & Vocab. words
                Flatley -Study notes on the Renaissance
                            

Science:Reviewing Key Concepts pg. 54 #1-3 All / Review Section 2 notes / Study for Section 2 Quiz
                Section 2 Quiz: Thursday, January 15th
                Section 3 Quiz: Tuesday, January 20th
                *Binder Check (Handouts/Notes): Friday, January 23rd


Tuesday, January 13, 2009  

ELA -Storyworks:  Read "Phoenix" poem p. 3.  Complete quiz
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  CR # 10A due Friday
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  "Life in Ancient China" packet questions 1-4 on loose-leaf
                Anderson - Finish Classwork (WS pgs. 64, 68) / Review notes/Vocab. Words
                Flatley - None
                            

Science: Re-read pages 51-54 / Review notes
                Section 2 Quiz: Thursday January 15th


Monday, January 12, 2009  

ELA -Storyworks:  Read "Micro-Mystery" pp. 23-24.  Answer the question
         at the bottom of p. 23 in your own words
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  Chapter 5 Test tomorrow!
                CR # 10A due Friday
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  complete Chinese drawing
                Anderson - Finish Vocab Definitions / Review Vocabulary Words & Notes
                Flatley - Read excerpt from "Dance of the Planets", answer question 1 and 2
                            

Science: Re- Read pages 48-54
                Section 2 Quiz: Thursday January 15th



Friday, January 9, 2009  

ELA -Finish Reading and Thinking for The Sweetest Fig
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  textbook page 230 #14-34 even #38-40 all #44-48 even
                Chapter 5 Test Tuesday!
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  "China's First Civilizations" packet page 231 #1-6 on loose-leaf
                Anderson - Bring book to class        
                Flatley -Read Primary Source:  daVinci and Michelangelo, answer questions on loose-leaf
                            

Science:Review Notes / Re-read pages 38-45 / Study for Section 1 Quiz
                Chapter 2, Section 1 Quiz: Monday, January 12th!

Thursday, January 8, 2009  

ELA -Storyworks p. 5 Grammar Cop
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  
                Chapter 5 Test Tuesday!
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - None
                Anderson - No Homework        
                Flatley - Complete Lesson 1: Review -use quick study and textbook
                              Get Middle Ages test signed
                            

Science:Review Notes / Reviewing Key Concepts pg. 45 # 1-3 All (Loose leaf, restate, proper heading)
                Chapter 2, Section 1 Quiz: Monday, January 12th!


Tuesday, January 6, 2009  

ELA -Read pp. 6-7 "Reviews by You" (Storyworks)--  
         Write a paragraph telling which book you would read
         based on the review and why (use examples from review).
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  Textbook page 222 #12-30 even and #44-51 all
                Chapter 5 Test Friday!
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli - Egypt Test Tomorrow!
                Anderson - Get Test Signed            
                Flatley -Final copy of Coat of Arms project-due Wednesday 1/7
                             Bring textbook home and leave at home

Science: Read pages 38-45 / Cover Textbook


Monday, January 5, 2009  

ELA -None
        ELA State Assessment January 21,22,23-be on time please!
                                               
Math -  Period 4:  Complete Percents and Fractions Packet - evens only!
                Period 6:  Complete Percents and Fractions Packet
                Chapter 5 Test Friday!
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Complete Review Packet
                                Egypt Test Wednesday!
                Anderson - No homework
                                    
                Flatley -work on Coat of Arms project-due Wednesday 1/7
                             Bring textbook home and leave at home

Science:  No homework


Tuesday, December 23, 2008  

ELA - Have a great vacation!
                                               
Math -  Chapter 5 Test Friday, January 9th
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Egypt Test Wednesday, January 7th
                Anderson - Work on God/Goddesses project
                                    (For those who have not presented you will not go until after vacation)
                                    
                Flatley -Have a great vacation!
                                

Science: Anybody who has not given their presentation should be ready to go the Monday we get back


Monday, December 22, 2008  

ELA -Grammar Cop:  Homophones
                                               
Math -  Fractions and Decimals Quiz tomorrow
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Review Vocabulary / Egypt Test will be the week after break
                Anderson - Review notes
                                    Work on God/Goddesses project
                                    (For those who have not presented you will not go until after vacation)
                                    Test on Ancient Greece: Tuesday, December 23rd
                Flatley -Study for test
                              Middle Ages Test:  Tuesday, December 23
                                

Science: Work on Volcano Presentation if you have not Presented yet
                Get Rocks & Minerals Quiz Signed


Friday, December 19, 2008  

ELA -Finish editing if needed
        Final copy due Monday, December 22-follow "Standards for Final Written
        Work" in binder
                                               
Math -  Fractions and Decimals Quiz Tuesday
                                
Social Studies -
                Zirpoli -  Review Vocabulary / Egypt Test will be the week after break
                Anderson - Review notes/Complete WS pg. 66
                                    Work on God/Goddesses project
                                    (For those who have not presented you will not go until after vacation)
                                    Test on Ancient Greece: Tuesday, December 23rd