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Friday 6/11/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 to Mr. Thompson. by tomorrow!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Today was our last class for the year. If you have any outstanding assignments or were absent today, please turn everything in on Monday.
Math8:  Turn in all overdue assignments by Monday.  Remember the portfolio problems counted as a test grade! If you did not finish the logic puzzles in class today, turn them in on Monday.
Ms. Jez
- Write Final Draft Paragraphs for Poster
- Pictures for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- If you haven't read five books, READ
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Permission Slips


Thursday 6/10/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 to Mr. Thompson. by tomorrow!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 12-4 Division of Polynomials
Math8:  Who's the Best Portfolio Problem is overdue. Please finish all other overdue assignments by tomorrow. For tomorrow finish the coordinate graphing/logic package.
Ms. Jez
- Write Final Draft Paragraphs for Poster
- Pictures for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- If you haven't read five books, READ
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Permission Slips


Wednesday 6/9/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 12-3
Math8:  Who's the Best Portfolio Problem is overdue. Please finish all other overdue assignments by Friday. For tomorrow finish the box/whisker plot worksheets from class. (Standard deviation is a bonus assignment.)
Ms. Jez
- Write Final Draft Paragraphs for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- 5 Books Read?
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: Percent Handout
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Relationship Worksheets


Tuesday 6/8/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 12-2 on Multiplication & Factoring.
Math8:  Who's the Best Portfolio Problem is due tomorrow. Please be sure to include a box/whisker plot with this for the 3 golfers.
Ms. Jez
- Complete Rough Draft Paragraph of Importance for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- Reas
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: Decimal Handout
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Monday 6/7/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 11-1 next 2 columns on practice 11-1.
Math8:  Who's the Best Portfolio Problem is due on Wednesday, June 9th. (This is your last one!) For tomorrow; work on finishing the Practice side of Measure of Variations.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- No New
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 98
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday 6/4/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 11-1 Reteaching side and the first column on the practice side.
Math8:  Who's the Best Portfolio Problem is due on Wednesday, June 9th. (This is your last one!)
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- No New
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 98
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 6/3/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Word Problem sheet
Math8:  Multiply/Divide Fractions withVariables 7-1 is due tomorrow. Your second "choice" portfolio problem is overdue!
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- No New
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 98
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Wednesday 6/2/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip and $25.00 ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:Cumulative 10 Review for homework. Return you Algebra books now!
Math8: Fractions withVariables 6-7 is due tomorrow. Your second "choice" portfolio problem is overdue!
Ms. Jez
- Group E: 3 Fact and a Fib Handout (about history research topic)
- Groups A, B, C & D: No New
Mr. Thompson
- Study for Usage 7 Test
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 98
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Tuesday 6/1/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  The $25.00 can be turned in later.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:Chapter 10 practice test on page 610.   Chapter 10 test will be tomorrow.  Please return your Algebra book ASAP. (Cost is $75 to replace them!)
Math8: Rational Number 6-5 package. Your second "choice" portfolio problem is due today!
Ms. Jez
- Group E: Revolutionary War X-Word
- Groups A, B, C & D: 3 Facts and a Fib (about history research topic)
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 7 2-Sided Handout (Group 5 has 2 handouts)
- Study for Test Thursday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
-Study for Test: Density and Thermal Energy Transfer (Pages 74 - 85)
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New

Friday 5/28/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  The $25.00 can be turned in later.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 10-7 evens.  Chapter 10 test will be on Wednesday.
Math8: p.60-70 # 1,3, 8-17 & 20  and p.76 #1, 2, 3, Also complete the portfolio problem that was assigned in the June 1st package.
Ms. Jez
- Group A: Revolutionary War X-Word
- Groups B, C, D & E: No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
-Study for Test: Density and Thermal Energy Transfer
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New



Thursday 5/27/10
Please send back your signed 6 Flags Permission slip ASAP to Mr. Thompson.  The $25.00 can be turned in later.  
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Quadratic Formula worksheet 10-6
Math8: Groups 2,3,4 Investigation 2 Equations with Exponents
            sheet.
Groups 1 & 5  Basic 304-307 package
All groups: Also start on your next portfolio problem from the new package. This is due on Tuesday, June 1!
Ms. Jez
- Group A: Revolutionary War X-Word
- Groups B, C, D & E: No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read 1/2 Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 95
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
-Group E Newly Assigned parent checklist density column assignment -- many other students still owe this assignment.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New



Tuesday 5/25/10
Progress Reports were mailed home Monday. Please go over them with your student.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Study/Practice p.588 #1-15
Math8: Basic/Enrich 304-307 package for groups 2,3,4. Also start on your next portfolio problem from the new package. This is due on Tuesday, June 1!
Ms. Jez
- Groups B, C & D: Revolutionary War X-Word
- Groups A &E: No New
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 7 Handout (2 sided)
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 95
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- All but Group E: Description of Denisty Column from Science Notebook Most still owe this.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Monday 5/24/10
Progress Reports were mailed home today.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Practice Sheet 10-5 evens
Math8: p.45-54 #1 to 7; 29 to 33 and 47 to 49. Portfolio problem was due last Thursday. It counted as a test grade!
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for 30 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 95
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- All but Group E: Description of Denisty Column from Science Notebook Most still owe this.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday 5/21/10
Today was our Community Service Day.  Many thanks to our students for the many jobs that were completed today!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Try p.582 #1-25. Read over the previous examples if you need help. We will be doing more of this section over the next few days. (No new since we did not have class today.)
Math8: Basic/Enrich Sheets 302 and 304  on equivalent expressions and equations. Portfolio problem is due today! Remember it counts as a test grade!
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 95
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- All but Group E: Description of Denisty Column from Science Notebook
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 5/20/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups this week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Try p.582 #1-25. Read over the previous examples if you need help. We will be doing more of this section over the next few days. (No new since we did not have class today.)
Math8: Basic/Enrich Sheets 302 and 304  on equivalent expressions and equations. Portfolio problem is due today! Remember it counts as a test grade!
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 95
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- All but Group E: Description of Denisty Column from Science Notebook
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Wednesday 5/19/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups this week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Try p.582 #1-25. Read over the previous examples if you need help. We will be doing more of this section over the next few days.
Math8: Basic/Enrich Sheet 298 on equivalent expressions and finish your portfolio problem. Remember your portfolio problem counts as a test grade!
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for a Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 94
Math 5: Fraction Handout
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Tuesday 5/18/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups this week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Do at least one more column on each side of the Practice sheet 10-3 and 10-4.
Math8: Finish Rational Number sheet from class and keep working on your next portfolio problem which is due on Thursday, May 20th. (Remember this portfolio problem counts as a test grade!)
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for a Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 93
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Monday 5/17/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups this week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Quiz on Tuesday. Practice sheet 10-3 and 10-4; do first column including the word problems.
Math8: Finish Distributive Property sheet from class and start working on your next portfolio problem which is due on Thursday, May 20th. (Remember this portfolio problem counts as a test grade!)
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 7 Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 93
Math 5: Division Review
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday 5/14/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups next week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Quiz on Monday. HW p.570 #51-60 and Checkpoint Quiz and pages 574-576 #1-33.
Math8: All groups: p.28-36 #10-12, 27-37 and 39. (Finish up any old work from the first 2 sections in this book.)
Ms. Jez
- Have a Nice Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 5/13/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups next week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.567-57- #1-22; 28-33, 37, 41,42
Math8: Groups 3 & 5 p.28-35 #6-9 and #19-26
          Groups 1, 2, 4: p. 28-35 #1-9; #13-26, 38
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Study Spelling 2, Test Friday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 91
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Wednesday 5/12/10
Students who have been absent will be scheduled for NECAP makeups next week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.560-562 #17-31;  35-40 and 46-51 (No new Algebra assignmnets until Thursday because of the Science NECAPS.)
Math8: Groups1 & 2, p.28-35 #1-5, 13-18, 38
          Groups 3, 4 & 5 p.28-36 #6-9, 19-36
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Spelling 2, Study for test Friday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Tuesday 5/11/10
8th grade NECAP Science Testing will continue periods 1, 2 & 3(right after Eureka) tomorrow.  Students who have been absent will be scheduled for makeups next week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.560-562 #17-31;  35-40 and 46-51 (No new Algebra assignmnets until Thursday because of the Science NECAPS.)
Math8: p.28-35 #1-5 and 13-18, 38 for group4  There are no new assignments for Groups 1,2,3,5 due to Necap science testing.  Please check back a day or two  for the last assignment that is due.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Spelling 2, Study for test Friday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New

Monday 5/10/10
8th grade NECAP Science Testing will continue periods 1 & 2 (right after Eureka) tomorrow.  On Wednesday, the test will be periods 1,2,& 3.  Students who are absent will be scheduled for makeups the following week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.560-562 #17-31;  35-40 and 46-51 (No new Algebra assignmnets until Thursday because of the Science NECAPS.)
Math8: p. 7-17 and 51-56 & 59 for groups 1,3,5. No new assignment for groups 2 & 4 because of Necap science testing.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Spelling 2 Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Finish the Circle Activity


Friday 5/7/30
8th grade NECAP Science Testing will be periods 1 & 2 (right after Eureka) next week on Monday & Tuesday.  On Wednesday, the test will be periods 1,2,& 3.  Students who are absent will be scheduled for makeups the following week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.560-562 #17-31;  35-40 and 46-51
Math8: p.12-22 #5, 6,  33 to 50 and 57, 58.
Ms. Jez
- Have a Great Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
- Read for One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Finish the Circle Activity


Thursday 5/6/30
8th grade NECAP Science Testing will be periods 1 & 2 (right after Eureka) next week on Monday & Tuesday.  On Wednesday, the test will be periods 1,2,& 3.  Students who are absent will be scheduled for makeups the following week.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Read pages 550-553 and look carefully at the examples. So p.553-554 #1-30 all
Math8: p.12-22 #1-4 and 18-32
Ms. Jez
- Groups B, D & E- Complete Colonial Project Evaluation
- Groups A & C - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read for Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Worksheets
Math 5: Worksheets
Mr. Green
- Help Nights and Mornings available for experimental report except all day Tues. and Thurs. morning
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Finish the Circle Activity


Wednesday 5/5/30
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Read pages 550-553 and look carefully at the examples. So p.553-554 #1-30 all
Math8: Solving Equations 3-9 worksheet.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Spelling 2 Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 62
Math 5: Page 54
Mr. Green
- Help Nights and Mornings available for experimental report except all day Tues. and Thurs. morning
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Finish the Circle Activity


Tuesday 5/4/30
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: We will finish the Chapter test in class tomorrow. Homework p.548 #1-26 all. (No new homework since we had an assembly today instead of class!)
Math8: Excursion Worksheet 368 -- both sides The other puzzle can be turned in whenever you get it solved.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 62
Math 5: Page 54
Mr. Green
- No New
- Help Nights and Mornings available for experimental report except all day Tues. and Thurs. morning
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Monday 5/3/30
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Test on Chapter 9 in class today. You will have time tomorrow to finish it if you need it. Homework p.548 #1-26 all.
Math8: Basic Worksheet package 382 on Similar triangles.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- X-Word Spelling List Two
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 58
Math 5: Page 55
Mr. Green
- No New
- Help Nights and Mornings available for experimental report except all day Tues. and Thurs. morning
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday 4/30/30
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 10-6 Factoring Equations & start the book chapter review. Test on Monday.
Math8: p.88-94 #1-4, 15, 19-28
Ms. Jez
- Have a Great Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 4/29/30
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 9-8
Math8: p.70-76 #1-25 all (Groups 1 and 5 need to finish StudyGuide 5-6 package from class too.)
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 6 Handout and Study for Test Friday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 56
Math 5: Decimal Addition
Mr. Green
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Wednesday 4/28/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.537 #1-34
Math8: Studyguide package 5-6 on Congruence & Similarity
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 54
Math 5: Review Handout
Mr. Green
- No New  
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Tuesday 4/27/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Factoring Review Sheet -- Please spend a good 30-45 minutes on this.
Math8: Book pages 56-64 #7 to 16 and 24 to 29.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 6 Crossword #2
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 54
Math 5: Review Handout
Mr. Green
- Thermal Energy Transfer x-word - It would be helpful to view these short videos to examinr the molecular level of activity and to reinforce vocab and concepts. Eureka 24 Conduction  Eureka 27 Convection Eureka 29 Radiation
- Help mornings and nights available for help with experiment report, except Thursday morning.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Monday 4/26/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: StudyGuides 10-2 & 10-3 on factoring
Math8: Book pages 56-64 #1 to 6 and 17 to 23.
Ms. Jez
- Prepare for Colonial Fair Presentations!!
Mr. Thompson
- Usage 6 Crossword
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Page 51
Math 5: Decimal Handout
Mr. Green
- No New
- Help mornings and nights available for help with experiment report, except Thursday morning.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday 4/16/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Factoring Puzzle Sheet
Math8: Complete the pinwheel/wreath project on pages 98-100. This will be graded.
Ms. Jez
- Prepare for Colonial Fair Presentations!!
Mr. Thompson
- Don't Forget to Read
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New but students might be interested in researching examples or models of conduction, convection, and radiation as means of thermal energy transfer in th euniverse.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 4/15/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.531 #1-36 all
Math8: Escher Worksheet
Ms. Jez
- Prepare for Colonial Fair Presentations
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 90
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Wednesday 4/14/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Glencoe Factoring Trinomials sheet 10-3. Factoring Test on Friday.
Math8: p.36-47 #8 to 15 and #21 to 28.  Test on book section 2 tomorrow.
Ms. Jez
- Work on Colony Banner, Sales Gimmick or Pieces for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: Division Practice
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Drug Test Thursday


Tuesday 4/13/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.525-526 #1-27 all
Math8: p.36-47 #6, 7, 19, 20, 29-33
Ms. Jez
- Work on Colony Banner, Sales Gimmick or Pieces for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 6
Math 5: Fill in Decimal Chart
Mr. Green
- Group D Only: 2 Homework Questions Pg. 24
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Drug Test Thursday



Monday 4/12/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach 9-5 and p.521-522 #2-38 evens.
Math8: Finish classwork p.27-29.  Homework: p.36-47 # 1 to 5 and 16 to 18.
Ms. Jez
- Work on Colony Banner, Sales Gimmick or Pieces for Poster
Mr. Thompson
- Proofreading Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 89
Math 5: Decimal Worksheet
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- Drug Test Thursday


Friday 4/9/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: "Shellac" Puzzle
Math8: Symmetry Worksheet
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Division Handout
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Thursday 4/8/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 9-4. Test on Sections 9-1 to 9-4 tomorrow.
Math8: Test on the first section of the book KHM tomorrow!!. Book pages 18-25 #26-30; 50 -53; 55 -57. Page 12 #1,2
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Division Handout
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New

Wednesday 4/7/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.507-508 #2-46 evens & 21, 43, 45
Math8: book p.18-25 #20 to 25; 46 to 49 and Skills sheet on Reflection & Rotation
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Division Handout
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Tuesday 4/6/10
Quarter 4 begins today.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.501-503 #1-41 and 45-67 all.
Math8: book p.16-25 #10 to 19; 34 to 45; 54 and Practice Worksheet 5.5.
Ms. Jez
- Colony Crossword (use your reading packet)
Mr. Thompson
- Apostrophe Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: Any 5 Division Problems
Mr. Green
- No New
- Group C: Answer 2 questions at bottom of pg. 74
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New

Monday 4/5/10
Quarter 4 begins today.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.497-498 #2-38 even and 39-50 all
Math8:  Kaleidocscopes, Hubcaps & Mirrors book p.15-25 #1-9 and 31, 32, 33
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Apostrophe Puzzle
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 86
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Burt
- No New


Friday: 4/2/10
Reminder Quarter 3 is all over TODAY!!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 11-5 on Exponential Growth/decay
Math8:  Complete whatever Accelerated Math package you are working for Monday. Also complete the Linear to Quadratic puzzle package for Monday.
Ms. Jez
- Groups A, D & E - Colony Reading Questions
- Groups B & C - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab 10 Crossword
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 81
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
Many still owe - Electric Energy Transfer HandoutPDF Handout MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
FRIDAY IS LAST DAY OF ART!   EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN!  Sketchbook's should have all the written assignments finished even those we did not cover in class such as pattern, emphasis, etc.  See Ms. Janiszyn if you have any questions!


Thursday: 4/1/10
Reminder Quarter 3 is all over on Friday, April 2!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Worksheet 8-8 on compound interest.
Math8:  FFP book test needs to be finished in class tomorrow at the latest.  Railroad puzzle problems are due tomorrow and any overdue work!
Ms. Jez
- Groups A, D & E - Colony Reading Questions
- Groups B & C - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab 10 Crossword
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 81
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
Many still owe - Electric Energy Transfer HandoutPDF Handout MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
FRIDAY IS LAST DAY OF ART!   EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN!  Sketchbook's should have all the written assignments finished even those we did not cover in class such as pattern, emphasis, etc.  See Ms. Janiszyn if you have any questions!


Wednesday, 3/31/10
Reminder Quarter 3 is all over on Friday, April 2!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.488 all. You will have time to finish your Chapter 8 test tomorrow.
Math8: Finish up the Graphing Quadratics 11-7/12-2word problem worksheets from class.   All portfolio problems and other missing assignments are due tomorrow or you should plan on staying for a help night.
Ms. Jez
- Groups A, D & E - Colony Reading Questions
- Groups B & C - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab 10 Crossword
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 81
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
Many still owe - Electric Energy Transfer HandoutPDF Handout MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
FRIDAY IS LAST DAY OF ART!   EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN!  Sketchbook's should have all the written assignments finished even those we did not cover in class such as pattern, emphasis, etc.  See Ms. Janiszyn if you have any questions!


Tuesday, 3/30/10
Reminder Quarter 3 is all over on Friday, April 2!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-7
Math8:  p.67-79 #27-30, and 41-47 and finish the parabola graphing worksheet. (Your portfolio choices: Gauss' Legend; Tony's Towers; House Designs; Talkative Teens or Lineup was due yesterday. Remember this counts as a test grade!)
Ms. Jez
- Groups A, D & E - Colony Reading Questions
- Groups B & C - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab 10 Crossword
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 81
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
Many still owe - Electric Energy Transfer HandoutPDF Handout MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
FRIDAY IS LAST DAY OF ART!   EVERYTHING MUST BE TURNED IN!  Sketchbook's should have all the written assignments finished even those we did not cover in class such as pattern, emphasis, etc.  See Ms. Janiszyn if you have any questions!


Monday, 3/29/10
Reminder Quarter 3 is all over on Friday, April 2!
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-5 Division Exponents
Math8:  p.67-79 #18 to 26 and #36 to 40. (Your portfolio choices: Gauss' Legend; Tony's Towers; House Designs; Talkative Teens or Lineup was due today. Remember this counts as a test grade!)
Ms. Jez
- Groups B & C - Colony Reading Questions
- Groups A, D & E - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Apostrophe Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 81
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- Electric Energy Transfer HandoutPDF Handout MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Friday, 3/26/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-4 More Exponents
Math8:  p.65-79 #5 to 17). Also keep working on your next portfolio problem which is due on Monday. (Your choices: Gauss' Legend; Tony's Towers; House Designs; Talkative Teens or Lineup.)
Ms. Jez
- Have a Splendiferous Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
- Read 1 Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New, but some should work on report documents
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Thursday, 3/25/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-3 Exponents
Math8:  p.64-79 #1 to 4, 31. Also keep working on your next portfolio problem which is due on Monday. (Your choices: Gauss' Legend; Tony's Towers; House Designs; Talkative Teens or Lineup.)
Ms. Jez
- Colony Handout
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab. 10 2-Sided Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Wednesday, 3/24/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-2 Scientific Notation.
Math8:  p.50-53 #39 to 46, 49.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New: Some still owe bar graph. Sample Bar GraphPDF
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Tuesday, 3/23/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: Reteach/Practice Sheet 8-1
Math8:  p.46-53 #9, 10, 11 and 20 -35
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab. 10 Handout
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: No New
Math 5: No New
Mr. Green
- No New: Many still owe bar graph. Sample Bar GraphPDF
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Monday, 3/22/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.433 all.
Math8: Classwork was p.40 & 41.  Use this information to help you solve p.44-53 #1 to 8 and 47 & 48.  (Group 5 should also finish the factoring sheet from class too.)
Ms. Jez
- Colony Timeline
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 76
Math 5: Finish Classwork
Mr. Green
- Create a bar graph of the Electromagnet Experiment data -- should have team data table with averages and a sheet of grid paper.  Can follow models in the SLRP and science Notebook Yeast Experiment and/or Birdseed experiment.  Due Monday 3/22
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Friday, 3/19/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.428.
Math8: p.37 & 38 #57, 58, 59, 60, (Bonus problems are 64 &65)and Skill sheet Factoring Expressions
Ms. Jez
- Have a Sunny Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
- Read One Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 76
Math 5: Finish Classwork
Mr. Green
- Create a bar graph of the Electromagnet Experiment data -- should have team data table with averages and a sheet of grid paper.  Can follow models in the SLRP and science Notebook Yeast Experiment and/or Birdseed experiment.  Due Monday 3/22
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Wednesday, 3/17/10
Castleton Field Trip Tomorrow
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.421-423 Chapter Review work. Final Chapter 7 test will be on Friday.
Math8: p.33-39 #40-49 all.
Ms. Jez
- Colony Vocab. Quad Card
Mr. Thompson
- Read Half Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 76
Math 5: Finish Classwork
Mr. Green
- Create a bar graph of the Electromagnet Experiment data -- should have team data table with averages and a sheet of grid paper.  Can follow models in the SLRP and science Notebook Yeast Experiment and/or Birdseed experiment.  Due Monday 3/22
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Tuesday, 3/16/10
LAST CALL FOR CASTLETON FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORMS!!! We will be leaving right after homeroom on Thursday and returning by 3:30 pm.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.424 All  Final Chapter 7 test will be on Friday.
Math8: p.30-37 #29 to 39 and 55, 56 for all groups.  Group 1 should also have the Area & Integer worksheets completed by Wednesday.
Ms. Jez
- No New
Mr. Thompson
- Study for Vocab Quiz 9
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 76
Math 5: Finish Classwork
Mr. Green
Fix - "Battery, Circuit, ....." quiz from Answer Key  4 pts for each X corrected, 2 pts for each 1/2 added to quiz score.  Answer Key PDF  Answer Key MSW
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Monday, 3/15/10
Please sign the permission slip for the trip to Castleton State College on Thursday.  We need that turned in by TODAY.  It's a great opportunity.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  8-5 Glencoe worksheet on Graphing
Math8: Number properties worksheet is due tomorrow.  Group 1 should also have the Area & Integer worksheets completed by Wednesday.
Ms. Jez
Colonial Vocab. X-Word Puzzle
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab. 9 X-Word
- Vocab. Test Wednesday
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 76
Math 5: Finish Classwork
Mr. Green
Design a compass using only one magnet - Handout  You do not have to actually make the magnet  but you should diagam it.
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
- No New


Friday, 3/12/10
Look for the Permission Slip for the trip to Castleton State College.  We need that turned in by MONDAY.  It's a great opportunity.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.408 #25-36 and p.416-417 #20-28
Math8: Worksheet Area & Integer package for groups 2,3,4 & 5. Group 1 did not have class today because of the assembly.
Ms. Jez
Enjoy the weekend
Mr. Thompson
- Read 1 Hour
- Castleton State Permission Slip
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
No New
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
In sketchbook do Texture or shape.  Value also if this was not completed for Friday.


Thursday, 3/11/10
Look for the Permission Slip for the trip to Castleton State College.  We need that turned in by tomorrow.  It's a great opportunity.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.414-415 #1-19 all
Math8: Worksheet Investigation 2 Skills & puzzle
Ms. Jez
Groups B & D - Vocabulary Inventory
Groups A, C, E- No New
Mr. Thompson
- X-Word Puzzle
- Castleton State Permission Slip
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 74
Math 5: Pg 34
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
3/12  In sketchbook:  Value



Wednesday, 3/10/10
Look for the Permission Slip for the trip to Castleton State College.  We need that turned in by this Friday.  It's a great opportunity.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra: p.407 1-24 all.
Math8: Book pages 30-35 #16-28, 54
Ms. Jez
Group A & E - Vocabulary Inventory
Groups B,C,D - No New
Mr. Thompson
- Read half hour
- Castleton State Permission Slip
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 74
Math 5: Pg 34
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
No New
 

Tuesday, 3/9/10
Look for the Permission Slip for the trip to Castleton State College.  We need that turned in by this Friday.  It's a great opportunity.
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  Worksheet 7-4
Math8: Book pages 30-35 #2 to 15 and  52, 53
Ms. Jez
Groups A, B, D, E - No New
Group C - Vocabulary Inventory
Mr. Thompson
- Vocab. 9 X - Word Puzzle
- Castleton State Permission Slip
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 72
Math 5: Pg 32
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
3/8 Dream rooms due.


Monday, 3/8/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.399 -400 #5 to 14 all.
Math8: Study/Practice sheets 14-2(Simplifying Polynomials) and 14-6 (Multipying Binomials)
Ms. Jez
No New
Mr. Thompson
X - Word Puzzle
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
Read 25 Minutes
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1: Lesson 72
Math 5: Pg 32
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
3/8 Dream rooms due.


Friday, 3/5/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  p.399 #1 to 4 and Practice 7-3 #2, 5, 8, 11, 14
Math8: Practice 14-3 & 14-4 and Study/Practice 14-5 (Polynomial Sheets.)
Ms. Jez
Have a Fantastic Weekend!
Mr. Thompson
Read 1 Hour
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
No New
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1 - Lessons 67& 68;  Math 5 No New
Mr. Green
No New
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
3/8 Dream rooms due.



Thursday, 3/4/10
Ms. Kraft
Algebra:  Column #1 on worksheet 7-3 including the word problems.
Math8: Study/Practice 14-1 Area models. 14-3/14-4 StudyGuides.
Ms. Jez
NoNew
Mr. Thompson
No New
Ms. Osterlund - Language Arts
No New
Ms. Osterlund - Math
Math 1 - Lessons 67& 68;  Math 5 No New
Mr. Green
Study for Real Quiz - Notebook Pages 57 - 64       Practice Quiz Answer Key
Ms. Carreno
Ms. Janiszyn
3/8 Dream rooms due.



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