Math tasks, Thursday, November 21st

Grade 8
pages 7& 9 complete: data is being collected on  variables of length and layers

Grade 7
"Notes", worksheet: Finding Parts or Wholes

Grade 6
no new  tasks

Math tasks, Wednesday, November 20th

Grade 8
Read Thinking with Mathematical Models 2-9, set up tables for page 7&9
**corrections if assessment total was less than 25

Grade 7
We will be finishing the assessment on Variables & Patterns
Collecting Page 79#19 Bike race, paage 60 #30 - 39

Grade 6
page 43 #21 - 29 multiplying mixed numbers
page 43 #17 snack bags for the field hockey team

Math tasks, Monday November 18th

Grade 8
Filling & Wrapping assessment tomorrow
Collecting: Skill Nets & Surface Area
Skill: Volume
Additional Practice Inv 3

Grade 7
Variables & Pattern assessment Wednesday
Do: page 60#30-37, 38 & 39
page 79#19 story with simultaneos relationships on one co-ordinate plane
comparing bike race times and head starts

Grade 6
Page 40 #1-5 complete
We started page 43.

Math tasks, Friday November 15th

Grade 8
We are having an assessment on Filling and Wrapping Tuesday.
Review assignments are: * Skill: Nets & Surface Area, *Skill: Volume of Prisms & Cylinders,
*Additional Practice Investigation 3,  page 59#33 ( a especially as some questions on the test are similar)

Grade 7
We are having an assessment on Variables and Patterns next week Wednesday or Thursday
The following tasks should be done and in their "Current Work":
* page 53 B & C, *page 60 #30 - 37 equations, * page 60 #38 & 39 tables which require practice adding fractions and multiplying fractions

Grade 6
*Skill: Multiplying Fractions
*page 40  #1&2 word problems

Humanities Homework 11/12/13-11/15/13

Students should be writing a compare/contrast paragraph in response to the Pocahontas video.  This requires at least 3 pieces of researched evidence. The research process was modeled in class, which asks students to use a key word search and quoted evidence from a credible web site.  The written portion must use compare and contrast language and follow the super format.  
Compare: in comparison, similarly, in the same way
Contrast: however, in contrast, in the same way, likewise

Math tasks, Tuesday & Wednesday

Grade 8
new tasks:
*page 59#33 submarine (this task for a is like the tasks on the assessment for Filling and Wrapping which will be happening early next week)
*Skill:Nets adn Surface Area
page: 54&54# 4-13 were collected
Volume worksheets were returned with comments if they were submitted

Grade 7
page 52 & 53 we analyzed the ad & started the table on B - students were to finish
page 56 & 57 # 5-16 equation and word problem
page 58#17 - 21

Grade 6
*Tuesday's ticket on Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers was returned Wed
*page 33 the Brownie Pan strategy for multiplication of fractions
complete C for tomorrow

Math tasks, Monday November 11th

Grade 8
page 50 & 51 were reviewed in class
page 54#3&4, page 54 & 55 #7-13
cone, spheres and their relationships

Grade 7
review page 54 #3&4
page 56 & 57 # 5-16 equations, tables & graphs

Grade 4
packet on Adding & Subtraction Mixed Numbers
reviewed page 346 #25 a-f
new task page 348#15 - 20

Additional Thanks to Team A Families

We would like to extend a special thank you to all parents that were able to contribute to, attend, and assist with our first team breakfast of the year.  It was such a pleasure to enjoy a bagel and a cup of coffee together with Team A parents and students, before the hectic holiday time begins.

 We are especially proud of our students’ overall behavior in relationship to the habits of mind while attending the breakfast, and throughout this first trimester.  As some of you were able to witness, each week a team is able to select one person from each grade that has demonstrated growth in one or more of the 5 habits, perseverance, precision, preparedness, flexible thinking and citizenship.  Unfortunately, only one selection per grade level can be made, as it is difficult to choose so few when so many consistently practice these habits with great success on a daily basis.  Team A is a very special group of individuals that we sincerely enjoy working with. 

Team breakfast

Dear Parents, Guardians, & Students of House "A,"

The House A teachers would like to extend a big thanks to everyone who contributed to our team breakfast on Friday.  We thought this event was very successful and plan to have more breakfasts throughout the school year.  It's always enjoyable to nourish, not only ourselves, but our larger team community.  Thank you for such a pleasant way to end our week!

Sincerely,
House "A" Teachers

Math, Friday

There were no new tasks as we were working on the portfolios folders students will be using during conferences.  If you have not communicated you desired time for a conference please let us know.

Math tasks,

Grade 8
page 50&51, volume of spheres, cones, cylinders and their relationships
Grade 7
page 56 #3&4 tables, graphs, equations
Grade 6
page 346#25 a-f  subtraction of mixed numbers

Portfolio conference reminder

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please remember to sign up for Portfolio Conferences which are happening next week!  You can simply send a note in with your son or daughter with your top two choices.  Thank you and we hope to see you there! 

Please detach and return.

HOUSE A PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES

*Please indicate your first and second choice for a conference time by checking the time and highlighting or circling the preferred date; have your student turn it in to his/her advisory teacher. We will get back to you to confirm the scheduled time of your conference.*

___ 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 4:20pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 4:40pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 5:20pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 5:40pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 6:20pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 6:40pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 13^th OR Thursday, November 14^th.

___ Please contact me to schedule an alternative time.

___ I would definitely like to meet with _______________________ about ___________________

(insert teacher name/class) (topic to discuss)

Student: _________________________ Attendees: ______________________________

first & last name ______________________________

Humanities Homework 11/6

Students are completing a comparison sheet of Cinderella and Bubba.  Students must complete the cmpare and contrast parapgraph on the back, which will be used in tomorrow's class.

Math tasks

Grade 8
*check PowerSchool and be sure it reflects what you have turned in-(Parents please remember, corrections can alter the ranking on the standards)
*Corrections should be done if you did not earn proficiency on the assessment (3)
*worksheet: Finding volume for triangular prism and cylinder two different ways is due

Grade 7
page 58& 59 # 22 - 27

Grade 6
page 438 in packet: Adding & Subtraction Mixed Numbers

Humanities 11/5

A Hawaiian Football paragraph is the latest assignment students have received back and can make improvements upon if they so choose.  This assignment will also be placed in their portfolio for conference times.  Students are expected to pass in a final copy of their narrative myths this week. 

Team Breakfast, Friday, Nov 8

Reminder:  Students will be having a “House A” continental style team breakfast.  Students have been asked to sign up in advisories if it is possible to bring in something to share.  The breakfast will run from 7:30- 8:15 on Friday, November 8.  Parents are welcome to attend.

Math Nov 5th

Grade 8 has been upgraded in PowerSchool.  Students can still do corrections and submit work.  Papers were returned today.

Tasks:
Grade 8
Fractions Decimal & Percent reflection for portfolios.  They also have one for their notebook & a choice piece which they feel has shown growth.
corrections are expected if they have not earned a 3on their assessment

Grade 7
corrections continue, page 58 & 59 # 22-27 "Connections"
page 56 #3&4, page 58#21
Students are also working on reflections for their portfolios.  The three pieces are the Fraction, Deciamal & Percent assessment, their notebook, & a choice piece which they feel demonstrates growth in understanding.

Grade 6
Corrections: GCF, LCM & Division
We are working on a packet for Mixed Number addition and subtraction

Science 11/4

Students should complete their portfolio reflection on the Fox and Rabbits test.  This will be included in their portfolio for conferences and will be checked tomorrow to see if completed.

Math

Math tasks and the assessment from last Thursday have been updated in Power School.  Students who are not proficient (3) should do corrections when they are returned tomorrow.

MathTasks, Friday Oct 31st

Grade 8
page 36 Surface Are and Volume  with Labsheets 3.3A & 3.3B
* worksheet: Find Volume of the triangular prism & cylinder from 3.3A & 3.3B two differen ways
The worksheet is due, Tuesday November 5th

Grade 7
"Connections" number practice page 58&59 #22 - 27

Grade 6 (only 20 minutes and this can be done in Enrichment)  Complete Packet, "3 can be one?",