Thursday, March 29, 2018

Important Reminders
- for CAASPP testing — make sure your iPad/keyboard (if you have one) is charged daily; also bring headphones everyday
- special assembly schedule for this Fri. 3/30; block schedules for CAASPP testing on Village F website
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer


Language Arts 
- self-assess your Information Essay according to the Illustrated Information Writing Checklist

- Newsela article due Mon. 4/2: Thousands at rallies across the country demand gun control (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting due next Mon. 4/2

- revisit requirements for My Democracy Project; you should create your website and start working on the media product (whether individually or in a group — up to three people)

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #16: Ancient Israelites due this Fri. 3/30

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
7.1.3  7-30 to 7-34

Science
All Learning Target Fixes
Earthquake Project Presentations

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Important Reminders
- for CAASPP testing — make sure your iPad/keyboard (if you have one) is charged daily; also bring headphones everyday
- special assembly schedule for this Fri. 3/30; block schedules for CAASPP testing on Village F website
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer


Language Arts 
- self-assess your Information Essay according to the Illustrated Information Writing Checklist

- Newsela article due Mon. 4/2: Thousands at rallies across the country demand gun control (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting due next Mon. 4/2

- revisit requirements for My Democracy Project; you should create your website and start working on the media product (whether individually or in a group — up to three people)

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #16: Ancient Israelites due this Fri. 3/30

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
5-2 Rate Sheet B or C

Science
All Learning Target Fixes
Earthquake Project Presentations Thursday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule for this Fri. 3/30; block schedules for CAASPP testing on Village F website
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer
- bring headphones everyday for the next few weeks for CAASPP Testing

Language Arts 
- self-assess your Information Essay according to the Illustrated Information Writing Checklist

- Newsela article due Mon. 4/2: Thousands at rallies across the country demand gun control (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting due next Mon. 4/2

- revisit requirements for My Democracy Project; you should create your website and start working on the media product (whether individually or in a group — up to three people)

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #16: Ancient Israelites due this Fri. 3/30

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
7.1.2  7-18, 7-19, 7-21, 7-22, and 7-23

Science
All Learning Target Fixes
Earthquake Project Presentations Thursday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Monday, March 26, 2018

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule for this Fri. 3/30; block schedules for CAASPP testing on Village F website
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer
- bring headphones everyday for the next few weeks for CAASPP Testing

Language Arts 
- Newsela article due Mon. 4/2: Thousands at rallies across the country demand gun control (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting due next Mon. 4/2

- revisit requirements for My Democracy Project; you should create your website and start working on the media product (whether individually or in a group — up to three people)

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #16: Ancient Israelites due this Fri. 3/30

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
7.1.1  7-9, 7-10, 7-12 and 7-13

Science
All Learning Target Fixes
Current Science Comic - Tuesday
Sigma - Read 8.3 and divergent, convergent transform boundary definitions and picture, 9.1 and 9.3 bullet point notes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)

No Homework

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Important Reminders
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer
-bring headphones in a ziploc bag starting tomorrow

Language Arts 
- Newsela article due Mon. 3/26: "We're sick of it": student walkout protests gun violence (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences due next Mon. 3/26


Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #14: The Kush Civilization due next Mon. 3/26
- finish annotating/highlighting Chapter 10 in Notability

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

- History Alive Chapter 10 Quiz next Mon. 3/26!!! 

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
6.2.5  6-115 to 6-119
Assessment 14 Friday

Science
All Learning Target Fixes
Omicron Silly Putty Lab
Sigma - Read 8.3 and divergent, convergent transform boundary definitions and picture, 9.1 and 9.3 bullet point notes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)

No Homework

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Important Reminders
- Spring Drive Donations: Books, Pet Supplies, Glasses, School Supplies, or Cans/ Bottles
Spring Drive Flyer
-bring headphones in a ziploc bag starting tomorrow

Language Arts 
- Newsela article due Mon. 3/26: "We're sick of it": student walkout protests gun violence (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences due next Mon. 3/26


Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #14: The Kush Civilization due next Mon. 3/26
- finish annotating/highlighting Chapter 10 in Notability

- check out Optional Challenges for the Greece Unit

- History Alive Chapter 10 Quiz next Mon. 3/26!!! 

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
Warm Ups (Omicron 1 and Sigma 3 sheets)
Assessment 14 Friday

Science
All Learning Target Fixes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Important Reminders
******Math Assessment 14 Review Sheet*****

Language Arts 
- Newsela article due Mon. 3/26: "We're sick of it": student walkout protests gun violence (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences due next Mon. 3/26

- NoRedInk Quiz #11 this Wed. 3/21!!!   
Covers the following topics:
Introductory Clauses and Phrases
Commas Separating Adjectives
Identifying Active Voice Verbs
Identifying Passive Voice Verbs
Active or Passive Voice? 1
Creating Active Voice Sentences 1
Checkpoint: Arranging a Sentence in Either Voice


Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #14: The Kush Civilization due next Mon. 3/26
- finish annotating/highlighting Chapter 10 in Notability

- History Alive Chapter 10 Quiz next Mon. 3/26!!! 

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
6.2.4  6-106, 6-109, and 6-110
Assessment 14 Review Sheet

Science
All Learning Targets due Wednesday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Monday, March 19, 2018

Important Reminders
-ipads update to 11.2.6
-download NWEA testing app and Air-Secure App from Mosyle Manager

Language Arts 
- Newsela article due Mon. 3/26: "We're sick of it": student walkout protests gun violence (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the end)

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences due next Mon. 3/26

- NoRedInk Quiz #11 this Wed. 3/21!!!   
Covers the following topics:
Introductory Clauses and Phrases
Commas Separating Adjectives
Identifying Active Voice Verbs
Identifying Passive Voice Verbs
Active or Passive Voice? 1
Creating Active Voice Sentences 1
Checkpoint: Arranging a Sentence in Either Voice


Social Studies
- finish annotating/highlighting Chapter 10 in Notability

- History Alive Chapter 10 Quiz this Friday!!! 

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
6.2.4  6-106, 6-109, and 6-110

Science
Late Learning Targets 1-3 or fixes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Friday, March 16, 2018

Important Reminders
-ipads update to 11.2.6
-download NWEA testing app and Air-Secure App from Mosyle Manager

Language Arts 
- complete Questions #1-8 for "Eleven"

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/19: College football player with one hand wows pro scouts at NFL combine (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level; there is a WRITE prompt as well)

- NoRedInk Assignment #22: Commas for Clarity due next Mon. 3/19

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #13: Pyramids due next Mon. 3/19

- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Mon. 3/19!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
6.2.4  6-106, 6-109, and 6-110

Science
Late Learning Targets 1-3 or fixes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Important Reminders
-ipads update to 11.2.6
-download NWEA testing app and Air-Secure App from Mosyle Manager

Language Arts 
- complete Questions #1-8 for "Eleven"

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/19: College football player with one hand wows pro scouts at NFL combine (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level; there is a WRITE prompt as well)

- NoRedInk Assignment #22: Commas for Clarity due next Mon. 3/19

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #13: Pyramids due next Mon. 3/19

- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Mon. 3/19!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
4-5 B or C odds

Science
Late Learning Targets 1-3 or fixes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Important Reminders
Pi Day Tomorrow

Language Arts 
- complete Questions #1-8 for "Eleven"

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/19: College football player with one hand wows pro scouts at NFL combine (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level; there is a WRITE prompt as well)

- NoRedInk Assignment #22: Commas for Clarity due next Mon. 3/19

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #13: Pyramids due next Mon. 3/19

- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz TOMORROW!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Mon. 3/19!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections on Homework
Corrections and Parent signature on assessment
Finding Pi at least 3 circles and question at the bottom

Science
Late Learning Targets 1-3 or fixes

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)

No Homework

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Important Reminders
Pi Day Tomorrow

Language Arts 
- complete Questions #1-8 for "Eleven"

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/19: College football player with one hand wows pro scouts at NFL combine (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level; there is a WRITE prompt as well)

- NoRedInk Assignment #22: Commas for Clarity due next Mon. 3/19

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #13: Pyramids due this Fri. 3/16

- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz TOMORROW!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz this Fri. 3/16!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections
Sigma remember Pi Day Celebration Stuff

6.2.3   6-96-6-100

Science
3rd set of learning Targets (Soil Types and Tsunami Effects due Wed.)

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Monday, March 12, 2018

Important Reminders
- TOMORROW Sigma Core goes to Mrs. Oliveira for 1st/2nd periods and Omicron Core goes to Ms. Sun for 1st/2nd periods

Language Arts 
- complete Questions #1-8 for "Eleven"

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/19: College football player with one hand wows pro scouts at NFL combine (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level; there is a WRITE prompt as well)

- NoRedInk Assignment #22: Commas for Clarity due next Mon. 3/19

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #12: Egyptian Civilization due TOMORROW
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz this Wed. 3/14!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz this Fri. 3/16!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections

6.2.2   6-86-90

Science
3rd set of learning Targets (Soil Types and Tsunami Effects due Wed.)

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Friday, March 9, 2018

Language Arts 
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 21-25 work in Notability or on paper — due Monday

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/12: Parents and lawmakers are deeply divided on whether to arm teachers (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice due next Mon. 3/12

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #12: Egyptian Civilization due next Tues. 3/13
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz next Wed. 3/14!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Fri. 3/16!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-56 to 6-60 due Monday

Science
http://www.sciencecourseware.org/virtualearthquake/vquakeexecute.html

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES09/ES09.html

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
No Homework

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Language Arts 
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 work in Notability or on paper — due TOMORROW 

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/12: Parents and lawmakers are deeply divided on whether to arm teachers (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice due next Mon. 3/12

Social Studies
- you should know how to label this map on the quiz tomorrow (answers can be found in TCI 2.1.2 Understanding Geography's Effect on Settlement in Three Regions)

- Studies Weekly #12: Egyptian Civilization due next Tues. 3/13

- History Alive Chapter 7/Geography of Ancient Near East Quiz TOMORROW!!! (will also cover TCI 2.1.2 Understanding Geography's Effect on Settlement in Three Regions)
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz next Wed. 3/14!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Fri. 3/16!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-56 to 6-60 due Monday
Assessment #13 Friday

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets Fixed up due Thursday (Faults and Tectonic Plates)
2nd Set of Learning Targets due Friday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
Silent Reading Books for Friday

Exploratory (Sun)
- bring back signed permission slip

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Language Arts 
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 work in Notability or on paper — due TOMORROW 

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/12: Parents and lawmakers are deeply divided on whether to arm teachers (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice due next Mon. 3/12

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #11: Ancient Egypt due this Thurs. 3/8

- History Alive Chapter 7/Geography of Ancient Near East Quiz this Fri. 3/9!!! (will also cover TCI 2.1.2 Understanding Geography's Effect on Settlement in Three Regions)
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz next Wed. 3/14!!!  (will also cover TCI 2.3.1 A Riverboat Tour of Ancient Egyptian Monuments)
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Fri. 3/16!!! (will also cover TCI 2.3.2 Creating Illustrated Journals About Ancient Egyptian Daily Life)

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
Assessment 13 Practice

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets Fixed up due Thursday (Faults and Tectonic Plates)
2nd Set of Learning Targets due Friday
Bill Nye Earthquakes Thursday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
- bring back signed permission slip

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Language Arts
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 work in Notability or on paper — due TOMORROW 

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/12: Parents and lawmakers are deeply divided on whether to arm teachers (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level) 


- NoRedInk Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice due next Mon. 3/12

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #11: Ancient Egypt due this Thurs. 3/8

- History Alive Chapter 7/Geography of Ancient Near East Quiz this Fri. 3/9!!!
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz next Wed. 3/14!!!
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Fri. 3/16!!!

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-51 to 6-55
Review Sheet Wednesday

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets due Tuesday (Faults and Tectonic Plates)
Omicron RAFT recording sheet due Tuesday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
- bring back signed permission slip

Monday, March 5, 2018

Language Arts
- complete Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 work in Notability or on paper — due TOMORROW 

- Newsela article due Mon. 3/12: Parents and lawmakers are deeply divided on whether to arm teachers (make sure you read the directions and take the quiz at the right lexile level) 

- NoRedInk Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice due next Mon. 3/12

Social Studies
- Studies Weekly #11: Ancient Egypt due this Thurs. 3/8

- History Alive Chapter 7/Geography of Ancient Near East Quiz this Fri. 3/9!!!
- History Alive Chapter 8/Ancient Egyptian Rulers and Achievements Quiz next Wed. 3/14!!!
- History Alive Chapter 9/Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Quiz next Fri. 3/16!!!

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-51 to 6-55
Review Sheet Wednesday

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets due Tuesday (Faults and Tectonic Plates)
Omicron RAFT recording sheet due Tuesday

Exploratory (Oliveira)
No Homework

Exploratory (Sun)
- get permission slip signed

Friday, March 2, 2018

Reminders

Return Wonder Books to Room E

Language Arts 
-  Newsela article due Mon. 3/5 Newsela

- NoRedInk Assignment (Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice Practice) due Mon 3/5

Social Studies

My Tour of Ancient Egypt project - all parts into Book Creator :  due WED 2/27 - If late, there will be a penalty.
Done by:
Wed 2/28 (9:30 am) - full credit
Thur 3/1 (8 am) - 8pts (10% off)
Later - 12 points (15% off)

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-51 to 6-55
Review Sheet Wednesday

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets due Tuesday
Omicron RAFT recording sheet due Tuesday
 
Exploratory (Oliveira)
None

Exploratory (Sun/ Rose) 
None

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Reminders

Return Wonder Books to Room E

Language Arts 
-  Newsela article due Mon. 3/5 Newsela

- NoRedInk Assignment (Assignment #21: Active and Passive Voice Practice) due Mon 3/5

Social Studies

My Tour of Ancient Egypt project - all parts into Book Creator :  due WED 2/27 - If late, there will be a penalty.
Done by:
Wed 2/28 (9:30 am) - full credit
Thur 3/1 (8 am) - 8pts (10% off)
Later - 12 points (15% off)

Math
Corrections
Signed Assessment with corrections
6.1.4   6-51 to 6-55

Science
1st Set of Earthquake Learning Targets due Tuesday
Omicron RAFT recording sheet due Tuesday
 
Exploratory (Oliveira)
None

Exploratory (Sun/ Rose) 
None