We apologize for the Blog being "under the weather". Below you will find the most recent assignments and "what's going on":
Progress Reports:- Progress Reports in Reading, Math, S.S., and Science will be sent home Monday, December 13th. Please look for these to come home.
- Students have 2 major projects they are working on. Please check both Mrs. Horne's and Mrs. Autry's websites for documents and dates!!!
- Social Studies:
- Students are required to complete "A Tour of Europe" project.
- This project is due, in its entirety, January 12, 2011.
- Science:
- Students are required to complete a Science Fair project.
- This project is due in it's entirety January 28, 2011.
- Science Fair night at EFMS is January 31st. Students are not required to attend, but will receive extra credit for coming!!
Field Trip Reminder:- Don't forget: Students are going to the ACC Tournament in March.
- Money ($10.00) for the ticket and transportation is due ASAP!!!!!
- We will send home a reminder and FAQ's closer to the trip.
Language Arts Reminder:
- Biography Reading Log:
- Students should be finished with their Biography book
- Their log and questions were due Wednesday, 12/8/10.
- If your child's questions were returned due to incomplete work or not following directions, they must redo them and turn them in Monday, 12/13!!!
- Students who successfully completed their log and questions are now working on either their Biography Cube (2nd Period) or a Character Trait activity (1st period). These assignments are due on or before Thursday, 12/16.
- If your child has not turned in their log OR questions, they must turn these in Monday (12/13). If these are not turned in, the highest grade your child can receive is a 30%!!!
- Don't forget, this counts as a Project grade which equates to 2 test grades.
General Reminder:
- Winter Break is December 20-January 3, 2011.
- We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Progress Reports:
- Progress Reports in Reading, Math, S.S., and Science were sent home today in the Wednesday packet.
- Please make sure you received all 4.
- Reading and Science reports must be signed and any Math and/or S.S. report with an average below an 80%.
- Many students have a low or lower grade due to incomplete or missing assignments. Please encourage your child to turn complete and turn in all assignments, as this can negatively effect their grades.
- Students who are not pleased with their grades have plenty of time to change bad habits and bring the grade up!!
- If your child has a low average due to low test or quiz grades, Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Autry are available after-school every Thursday from 2:10-4:00 (2:10-3:00-Math; 3:00-4:00-L.A.). Students may also need to increase their study time!
- Thank you for all you do!
Quiet Day:
- Students completed 3 assessments today during a 2-hour "Quiet Day" session. This is a great opportunity for students to be assessed on current goals and objectives. The following concepts were assessed:
- Language Arts: Mood and Tone
- Math: Word Problems
- Social Studies: 5 Themes of Geography, Map Skills and South America
Field Trip Reminder:
- Students have the opportunity to attend the ACC Tournament in March.
- Permission slips were sent home last Wednesday, and reminders today!!
- The total price is $10.00 (cash or checks made to EFMS).
- Permission slips and money are due Friday, 11/19.
- If you are unable to pay until the end of the month, please go ahead and send in the permission slip.
- PARENTS/GUARDIANS: WE WANT YOU TO GO WITH US!!! If you can go, please go online and fill out the volunteer form. Your cost is $10 as well.
Language Arts:
- Students are working on:
- Mood and Tone
- Grammar
- Writing a Reflective Letter
- Biographies
- Assignments:
- Reading Log: due Friday
- Final Copy of Letter: Due ASAP (Was due onTuesday, 11/16)
- Biography Reading Log:
- Students should be reading their book every night for 20 or more minutes.
- They should write down the pages read and get a parent/guardian signature each night.
- The log is due (11/12), 11/19, 12/3 and 12/8.
- On 12/8, students should turn in the completed log as well as their answers to 10 questions about their famous/historical person. These answers should be written in complete sentences and either typed or written on a separate sheet of paper.
- Students will then work on a "Character Traits" activity (1st period) or a "Biography Cube" (2nd period). These are due 12/15/10.
- The log, questions and activity are worth a combined total of 100 points.
- This counts as a Project grade which equates to 2 test grades.
Science:
- Students are working on Ecology.
- We are classifying animals based on their similarities.
- We have discussed Scientific Classification and how scientists classify organisms.
- We have learned that there are 5 categories for all organisms:
- Animalia
- Plant
- Fungi
- Protists (Micro-Organisms)
- Bacteria (Micro-Organisms)
- We are focused on the following:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Sub-Phylum: Vertebrate
- Classes: Amphibians, Mammals, Birds, Boney Fish, Reptile
Math:
Social Studies:
- Students are studying the native people of South America (Incas, Mayas, etc.).
NO SCHOOL:
- We are out of school Wednesday-Friday of next week!
- Happy Thanksgiving to all. We are thankful for all our students and their families!!
Mrs. Horne and I apologize for the Blog being out of "commission" for a while, but it is back!!!!
Field Trip:
- Students have the opportunity to attend the ACC Tournament in March.
- Permission slips were sent home last Wednesday, and reminders today!!
- The total price is $10.00 (cash or checks made to EFMS).
- Permission slips and money are due Friday, 11/19.
- If you are unable to pay until the end of the month, please go ahead and send in the permission slip.
- PARENTS/GUARDIANS: WE WANT YOU TO GO WITH US!!! If you can go, please go online and fill out the volunteer form. Your cost is $10 as well.
Language Arts:
- Students are working on:
- Mood and Tone
- Grammar
- Writing a Reflective Letter
- Biographies
- Assignments:
- "Mother's Son" by Langston Hughes: due Friday
- Reading Log: due Friday
- Sloppy Copy (Rough Draft of letter): Due Friday
- Final Copy of Letter: Due Tuesday (11/16)
- Biography Reading Log:
- Students should be reading their book every night for 20 or more minutes.
- They should write down the pages read and get a parent/guardian signature each night.
- The log is due 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/8.
- On 12/8, students should turn in the completed log as well as their answers to 10 questions about their famous/historical person. These answers should be written in complete sentences and either typed or written on a separate sheet of paper.
- Students will then work on a "Character Traits" activity (1st period) or a "Biography Cube" (2nd period). These are due 12/15/10.
- The log, questions and activity are worth a combined total of 100 points.
- This counts as a Project grade which equates to 2 test grades.
Science:
- Students are working on Ecology.
- We are classifying animals based on their similarities.
- We have been working on using the microscope. Every student earned their "microscope license"!! WAY TO GO!!!!!
Missing Work for L.A. and Science:
- Students were given the names of assignments they have not completed and/or turned in, in Language Arts AND Science.
- I will have extra sheets available on Friday.
- This work is due Monday, 11/15.
- If these assignments are not turned in on the 15th, they will be graded as a "0".
Math:
- 1st Period:
- No Accelerated Math due this Friday.
- There is a test Friday on GCF, Equivalent Fractions, Simplest Form and Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers.
- 2nd Period:
- Accelerated Math IS due Friday!!!
Social Studies:
- Students are studying the native people of South America (Incas, Mayas, etc.).
Happy Veteran's Day!!
- No school tomorrow, 11/10.
- Thank you to all our veteran parents, grandparents, and all family members of the Macaw's for your service!!!
WE HAVE TURTLES!!!
- The Macaws are proud to welcome Lilly, Lucky and K.K. to our team!!!
- Come by and see them, in Mrs Autry's room, if you get a chance!!!
EOQ Testing:
- This week, students will take the Reading and Mathematics End of Quarter assessments. The schedule is as follows:
- Monday: Reading Comprehension
- Tuesday: Math Calculator Active
- Wednesday: Math Calculator Inactive
- Thursday: Make-up Testing for absent students
- Please make sure your child is at school every day and on time. Testing will begin around 7:40.
- These testing sessions will be administered like the EOG assessments.
- Please encourage your child to eat a good breakfast and do their best. THEY CAN DO IT!!
Homework:
- Homework will vary due to a modified schedule.
- There will be NO Reading Log this week.
- There may be Science homework.This will depend on how much of the assignments students complete in class.
- Please check your child's agenda for nightly assignments!!
"The Witches":
- Students will watch this movie on Thursday. This is based on the book by Roald Dahl.
- Students may bring snacks such as popcorn (already popped), pretzels, Sun Chips, or fruit (no candy, chocolate, chips, etc.). Students can also bring water or juice.
- Thank you to all parents for signing the permission forms and sending them in!!
End of the Quarter:
- Thursday is the end of 1st Quarter.
- Students will receive their progress reports Monday (10/25).
- Report cards will come home the 2nd week of November.
- You will receive notification of your conference time on Monday, November 1st.
Don't forget...NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!!
Today We...
Language Arts:
- 1st Period:
- Finished PowerPoint on Conflict:
- Internal
- External:
- Man vs. Man
- Man vs. Society
- Man vs. Nature
- 2nd Period:
- Continued Conflict PowerPoint
Math:
- 1st Period:
- Variable Expressions and Equations
- 2nd period:
- Students wrote and evaluated Variable Expressions
Science:
- 5th and 6th Period:
- Ecology PowerPoint
- Focused on Terms for our Ecology Unit
- Discussed the Advantages and Disadvantages of taking an animal out of their natural environment
Social Studies:
- 5th and 6th Period: Worked on Political and Physical maps of South America
Homework:- Language Arts:
- 1st and 2nd Period:
- Reading Log
- Some students need to finish or fix "Think-Tac-Toe" vocabulary activities.
- Bring a composition notebook by Friday!!
- Students will have a Literature Test Friday. The following items are on the assessment. In parenthesis are resources to use:
- "Priscilla and the Wimps" comprehension (Re-read the story)
- Plot: All 6 components and be able to relate them to "Priscilla..." (Plot organizer in L.A. binder)
- Characters (Vocab. chart in L.A. binder):
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Traits
- Motives
- Conflict (Vocab. Chart in L.A. binder)
- Specific types listed at the top under the L.A. section
- Math:
- Social Studies:
- Science:
- Bring a dead bug on Friday.
Progress Reports:
- Reports came home today!!
- Language Arts and Science reports must be signed and returned.
- Math and Social Studies reports must be signed and returned if the average is below 80%!!!
Today We...
Language Arts:
- 1st Period:
- Finished Plot diagram for "Priscilla and the Wimps".
- Discussed how the conflict and resolution relate to one another.
- 2nd Period:
- Began Plot diagram for "Priscilla and the Wimps."
Math:
- 1st Period:
- Students worked on writing and solving equations.
- 2nd period:
- Students explored Variable Expressions.
Science:
- 5th and 6th Period:
- Process Skill: Observing
- Students were asked to use their sense of sight and observe a mall scene.
- Introduction to Ecology (PowerPoint and Vocabulary Chart)
Social Studies: NONE (Continued Math Lessons)
Homework:
- Language Arts:
- 1st Period:
- Reading Log
- "Priscilla and the Wimps" venn diagram (comparing and contrasting Priscilla's school and EFMS)
- Some students need to finish or fix "Think-Tac-Toe" vocabulary activities.
- 2nd Period:
- Reading Log
- "Priscilla and the Wimps" Plot organizer (FINISH!!)
- Some students need to finish or fix "Think-Tac-Toe" vocabulary activities.
- Students will have a Literature Test Friday. The following items are on the assessment. In parenthesis are resources to use.:
- "Priscilla and the Wimps" comprehension (Reread the story)
- Plot (Plot diagrams in L.A. binder)
- Conflict (Short Story Elements Vocabulary chart. We are working on this tomorrow and Wednesday.)
- Vocabulary ("Priscilla and the Wimps" vocabulary chart)
- "Before Reading" strategies (Bookmark that will be given tomorrow)
- Math:
- 1st period:
- Take Home Quiz
- Accelerated Math
- 2nd Period:
- Practice Workbook (PWB) page 6 (4-18)
- Accelerated Math
- Social Studies:
Scholastic Book Order
- If students would like to order books from Scholastic, money and order forms are due TOMORROW!!!
Progress Reports:
- Report from Core and Encore classes will go home Wednesday!!
Today we...
Language Arts:
- 1st Period:
- Finished reading Priscilla and the Wimps and discussed the literal and figurative meanings throughout the story.
- 2nd Period:
- Finished reading Priscilla and the Wimps. Discussed the meaning of a gang during the 1950's (the setting of our story) and gangs today.
Math:
- 1st Period:
- Students finished Order of Operations test
- Students started Variables and Expressions.
- 2nd Period:
- Students took their Order of Operations assessment.
Science:
- 5th and 6th: Measurement Assessment
Social Studies:
- 5th Period:
- Finished comparing and contrasting North Carolina to Ecuador.
- Started "5 Themes Identification" activity.
- 6th Period:
- Finished the Geographical theme: Human/Environment Interaction.
- Math:
- Language Arts
- Reading Log: DUE TOMORROW!!
- Vocabulary: "Think-Tac-Toe" (DUE TOMORROW!!):
- Students are to complete vocabulary activities using the words from "Priscilla and the Wimps" (see list above).
- 9 choices are given (based on Multiple Intelligences) on the choice board.
- Students are to complete 3 (1st period) or 4 (2nd period) activities out of the 9.
- VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW!!!
Science:
- 5th:
- "I am a Scientist" autobiography (some students need to finish and/or redo this activity!
- 6th: None
- Social Studies:
