Odyssey Team

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Maple syrup orders will be available for pick up on Wed. Nov. 14 (approx. 2:15 - 4:30)
Poinsettia Sales forms have gone home; order forms MUST be turned in by Mon. Nov. 26 - we have gotten special permission to allow orders to be made through the Thanksgiving break.

Humanities: (Fri. 11/16) Current Event with an optional assignment to find a news item from the state which students are creating the storyboard about; a reminder that current event maps and checklists will be collected soon.

Extension Opportunities: (1) Create a memory device for remembering all 50 states and the order they joined the union; (2) On a quiz, remember as many states in order they joined as you can.

Math: Page 33, # 1-3
(November Calendar due Nov. 30)

Algebra: Page 195 #2-4, 6-9, and extra credit #11

Science: Two extension activities presented; due Wednesday.

11:57 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-Survey Work- All the steps and activities outlined on the worksheet given out today must be completed and turned in by Friday
*Type or Retype survey’s to fit 4 on one sheet of paper
*Decide on a sample to survey (When and where will you survey? How many people will you ask? Oral or written data?)
*Complete p. 31 (1-9)
*Complete p. 32 (10 & 11)
*Complete p. 34 (12 & 13)
*Additional Practice Investigation 3 (all problems)

Algebra-Complete 10 questions from the Systems of Equations worksheet -due Fri.

2 Persuasive Essay- Was your historical person important to the revolution? Write a persuasive essay defending why or why not. Continue working on the steps of the writing process throughout the week.

3 Writing Prompt- Free Choice. Write a paragraph using 5 words from this week’s vocabulary list which was handed out today.

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

*The school is cracking down on their no gum and only clear liquids in the classroom policy. For snack time, please don’t sent drinks other than water with your children. Thanks.

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Home Learn ing Assignments

Team: The Field trip for water testing has had to be postponed indefinitely. We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, especially to those that were willing to chaperone. Circumstances beyond our control have forced us to delay this trip, perhaps even until spring.

Humanities: (Ongoing) Regular Reading; fill in reading calendar.
(Fri. 10/5) Current Event related to water quality, water pollution, water supply, etc.

Math: None, although October Calendars were handed out today and are due on Oct. 31

Algebra: Page 107 #3, 7-10

Science: Macroinvertebrate extension due Friday (worth 2 points)

11:00 AM

Home Learning Assignment

1 Math- Completion of “Opening Lane” worksheet (both sides)-due Wed
Algebra- p. 385 (1-7, 10, 13, & 14)

2 Math Test Corrections-Students may make corrections and earn back credit. Anyone who scored below a 70 much do this (not optional)-due Wednesday

3 Book Projects-The quarterly book projects are due for Humanities by Thur.

4 Science- Students must complete at least one extension-due Friday

5 Current Events-choose an article and fill out the summary sheet- due Friday

6 Math Calendar- due by the end of the month-Mon. 31st

7 Reading- Kids should continue to read along in their chosen book. They were given a calendar for this week’s reading. Please log in your reading log which will be checked-Tuesday

*Krispy Kreme Donut orders are due Wed. 26th

*Parent Conferences are Wed. 26th and Wed. 2nd. If you would like a conference and haven’t already scheduled one, please call the guidance secretary, Patty Ward at 264-5802

*The quarter ends this Friday.

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Home Learning Assignments

Humanities: Due Tuesday, Generate One Trivia question on each of the stations you've visited so far in Humanities (this should be a question to test yourself and others about one major point of that station - not a question that you were confused about. Please provide the answers to the questions you come up with).
Due Wednesday, Latin Worksheet lesson 10
Due Friday, Current Event connected to the middle ages (your news shouldn't be about the middle ages, but in your CONNECTION you should compare or contrast current times with your knowledge of the middle ages.)

Science: None.

Math: Page 55 #1 + 2, and page 57 #15-17
1/3 and 1/6 fraction, decimal, percent quiz on Wednesday.
Friday: March Calendar due and Unit Test.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Over the next two weeks, there will not be any home learning assignments. This is due to the NECAP testing. Please try to make sure that students get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast so that they can do their best on the test. Students are encouraged to be reading over the next couple of weeks.

Humanities: If possible, students were asked a favor; to bring in any old magazines that would be recycled anyway. We will be working on a collage assignment, and are in need of some magazines for students to cut up (you will not get these magazines back).

12:14 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-None
Algebra- Write the equations for the information boxes- due Thur.

2 Historical Person Presentation- Students must work with a partner on creating a 3-5 min. skit. This skit will detail a conversation between your historical person and someone from a different group. The conversation will center around one of the events from the Revolutionary War era. Please note students will need to wear clothing and bring props appropriate for their character –Presentations are Thur. and Fri.

3 Persuasive Essay- Was your historical person important to the revolution? Write a persuasive essay defending why or why not. The draft is due Friday

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

5 Math Calendar- due Friday

*The Easter Flower Fund Raiser forms have been sent home. This is an opportunity to earn fundraising hours towards the Cape Cod Trip.

*Cape Cod Trip-Students were given forms and information about individual opportunities for fundraising hours. If your child is in need of hours, please review this form with them.

10:11 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Reading Packets- A page of the packet is due on each of the following days this week-Mon, Wed, Fri. (by the end of the week a total of 5 pages should be completed)

2 Current Events- There will be a new current events - due Fri.

3 Science Extensions- Mrs. Smith handed out a list of possible Science extensions. All students are required to do at least 2, but they can do more for additional credit-due Fri.

4 Writing Prompt- Write a description about Paleo-Indians (ancient) using at least 5 words from this week’s vocabulary list-due Monday

5 Reading- Kids should continue to read along in their chosen book. They were given a calendar for this week’s reading. Please log in your reading log which will be checked-Tuesday

6 Math Calendar- due by the end of the month-Mon. 31st

*Mrs. Whitney is collecting the Samples and Population Book tomorrow. Please bring it to class.

*If you have not picked up your flower order, please do so after school today.
*Krispy Kreme Donut orders are due Wed. 26th
*The quarter ends Friday 28th. The quarterly book projects are due for Humanities by Thur. 27th. There will be some time in class to work on these.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Progress Report slips are due tomorrow.

Humanities: (Tues. 10/23) Writing Prompt #5 (use vocab words to describe your personal philosophy). Quiz tomorrow. Reading Calendars checked.
(Fri. 10/26) Current Event.

Math: Complete problem 4.3 started in class. October calendar due Oct. 31

Algebra: Test tomorrow.

Science: Progress reports, and any converting and ruler worksheets finished.

11:32 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Science- Vocabulary Notes Section 3 (1-8) use pp. 16-21 in textbook- due Wednesday
Science-Work on extensions (2 due by Wed. 1/16)

2 Math- p. 11 (1-7) on the handout-due Wed
Algebra- # (2, 4, 12, 15, 24) in the review packet. There will be a check-up quiz tomorrow -Due Wed

3 Humanities- Complete character and setting outline for Historical Narrative-due Wed

4 Current Events-Must use an article pertaining to government or politics- due Fri

5 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

6 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

Reminders:

Book Projects- Each student must complete a book project each quarter. The description for this has been given to the kids and I e-mailed it home. The quarter ends next Fri. Jan. 18th.

AR quizzes- Students are required to take 4 AR quizzes each quarter (by next Fri Jan. 18th).

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Home Learning Assignments

Science: Complete Today's Frog Dissection Lab Questions
Math: Create a sign for the rules/ steps for how to play the game.
Humanities: Steps 5 and 6 of Commodities due at the end of class Wednesday. Be prepared to work on your procedure piece in class Thursday. Final Draft of Procedure piece due Friday.

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Home Learning Assignments

*Team progress reports were sent home today - signed slip is due back Monday, Feb. 18

1 Math- Complete "Price Comparison" worksheet due Fri.
Algebra- Complete problems 13-24 on "Illumination" worksheet.

2 Humanities Reading:
All books need to be finished. The handouts that go along with them also need to be completed

3 Science-notebook checks on Wednesday
Due Fri. Redo the Gas Law Assessments

4 Humanities- The 4th propaganda piece is due Tues. 2/19

5 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

6 Math Calendar- due Friday Feb. 22nd

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Mum orders were due today. If you have orders that weren't turned in, they need to come in tomorrow!

Humanities: Continue regular nightly reading. (Fri. 9/21) Current Event.

Math: Corrections to skills test (all groups) (Core 2 class only: complete problem 2.4 A)
Quiz Thurs. for all

Algebra: Complete classwork. Practice making histograms and scatterplots with calculator.

Science: Extension activities.

12:05 PM

Home Learning Assignments

Homework for 5/1

1 Science- Necap review sheet (ecological systems). There is a quiz on electricity tomorrow- due Fri.
*Science NECAP review material is being handed out everyday. Kids should be reviewing this nightly in preparation for the test on May 20-22nd.

2 Math- Exponents and multiplication worksheet- due Fri
Algebra- p. 442 (1-6, 10)

3 Constitution Packet- Kids were given a packet of work to be completed over the next few weeks. A cover sheet on this packet indicates the due dates for each assignment. Kids should be working on this some each day

4 Reading-Students need to keep reading and have their reading logs up to date. These are checked every Tuesday

Progress Reports- These came home yesterday. They are due back for a hw grade on Friday

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Home Learning Assignments

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Home Learning Assignments

Team:
Maple Syrup order forms were given to students this week and are due back Monday, November 5 (delivery will be Nov. 14).

Humanities:
Current Event due Friday.
Writing Prompt #6 due Monday (describe something that is intolerable).
Vocab Quiz Tues. Reading Calendar Check for Tues.

Math: Complete the 4 written paragraphs for the portfolio problem.
October Calendar due Oct. 31

Algebra: Page 142, #1-4, 7

12:36 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-Box and whisker; stem and leaf plots Quiz - due Tues
Algebra- Complete the substitution worksheet-due Tues

2 Humanities Reading: As a reminder, kids need to take an AR test on Johnny Tremain, My Brother Sam, or Spitfire

3 Humanities- The 4/5th propaganda piece is due Tues

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

5 Math Calendar- due Friday

6 Persuasive Essay- Was your historical person important to the revolution? Write a persuasive essay defending why or why not. The draft is due Friday

*The Easter Flower Fund Raiser forms have been sent home

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Flower orders should be picked up tomorrow afternoon between 3:30-5:00 pm.

Humanities: Due Wed. Latin lesson #13
Due Friday 5/25: Current Event related to Economics; Latin Quiz
Due Tuesday 5/29: First Business Letter

Math: Complete problem 5.2 follow up question and page 53 #1, 2, 5, 6
May Calendar

Science: None.

12:08 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-Finish problem 5.1-due Fri (There is a unit test planned for Tuesday)
Algebra- NONE (There is a test planned for Tuesday)

2 Science Extensions- Kids were given a new sheet of extension options last week. They must do 2 by Friday

3 Political Cartoon- Instead of current events, kids will pick a political cartoon and fill out the given analysis sheet–due Friday

4 Humanities Reading Assignment: due Friday
Depending upon what you’re reading, the assignments are as follows:
Johnny Tremain- Ch. 1-3 (pp. 7-71)- Complete both side of the handout
My Brother Sam- Ch. 1-5 (pp. 1-71)- Complete both sides of the handout
Include 10 vocab. words
Spitfire- Ch. 1-9 (pp. 1-39)- Complete all multiple choice questions
Do 5 of 9 writing questions
Include 10 vocab. words

5 Progress Reports- These were sent home yesterday. They must be signed and returned for a homework grade by Friday

6 Vocabulary Quiz- Students will be tested on their knowledge of their own individualized lists they created from their reading-due Tuesday

7 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

*The Bottle Drive information for Sat. Feb. 9th is being sent home with progress reports. Please review this and send back the attached sheet if you are planning to attend. I

*No writing prompt for this week

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Team: Flower ORders were due today, so if any orders did not come in today, they must come in TOMORROW.

Humanities: Due Friday: Current Event (related to Asia), Asia Map, Latin Quiz.

Math:
Page 45 #2 & 3
May Calendar.

Science:
Quiz (sex linked traits, incomplete dominance, mytosis, meiosis, pedigrees, and mutations)

2:56 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- p. 38 (1, 8, 9)-due Mon
Algebra- p. 279 (1-9)-due Mon

2 Writing Prompt- Using 5 of this week’s vocabulary words, write a letter either supporting or protesting an action taken by the British (taken from what you have been learning in class about he pre-revolutionary war events)- due Mon.

3 Vocabulary Quiz-Study this week’s words-Quiz Tues

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday (The entire month should be almost filled out by next week)

5 Math Calendars- due Thur.

6 Science Extensions- Kids were given a new sheet of extension options today. They must do 2 by Friday

Note: Propaganda pieces that were not handed in today should be handed in Mon. There is no additional class work time
Reports cards were handed out to kids to bring home today

10:13 AM

Home Learning Assignment

1 Vocabulary Puzzle- The second set of vocabulary definitions and puzzle are due-Monday

2 Algebra- Complete the G and D worksheet- due Mon.

3 Reading- Kids should be reading and logging it nightly. We are in between books, so they should be reading a book of choice at this point. Logs are checked every Tuesday

4 Math Calendar-the April calendar is due at the end of the month

*In general, kids may be working on edits, corrections, additions to their Native American Newspaper pieces

A $30 deposit for Cape Cod is due April 16th. In addition, if you have not completed all your hours, an approved plan must be submitted by this time.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team:
Progress Report slips are due tomorrow, Friday April 12

Crispin reading page 239-268 In Crispin booklet: 3rd Inference, Summarize and Evaluate, 2nd set of questions, and add vocabulary.

Final Draft of Character Description due tomorrow, Friday April 13 (Remember to give your character a name, final draft of the at least 100 word description, include a final version of a drawing, and a list/diagram of how you will dress as this character).
Due Wed. April 18; Medieval project (due by the end of the day) and costume for character.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Mums and other flower orders can be picked up this afternoon. Someone will be here until about 5:15/5:30

Humanities:
(By Thurs. 9/27: Bring in artifacts to accompany personal timeline).
Continue regular nightly reading.
(Fri. 9/28) Current Event.
(Mon. 10/1) Vocab Writing Prompt #4
(Tues. 10/2) Vocabulary Quiz. Reading Calendar checked.

Math: Problem 3.4 worksheet. Math Calendar for Sept. is due Friday, Sept. 28

Algebra: Page 96 #2-6, 8

Science: New Extension: Dissolved oxygen graphs.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Poinsettia orders were due TODAY and so any orders that didn't come in today need to be given to us the first thing Tuesday Morning!

Humanities:
(Tues. 11/27) Reading Calendar Check
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 2 (pgs. 8-18)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 3, 4 (pgs. 22-34)
(Fri. 11/30) Find and bring in a news article related to FEAR (your own fear, the fears that other people have) Students do not need to complete a current event assignment (no summary, no connection etc. needed) but you should be able to explain why your article relates to the idea of fear.

Math: Page 53, #1 & 2 (extra credit #12 a-d)
November Calendars due on Friday, Nov. 30

Algebra: Finish problem 4.5 steps 1-5

Science: Finish Scientific Method questions 1-6
2 extensions were handed out today, due by Friday.

11:00 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- p.64 (1-5, 10-15, 19-21 & 42) -due Tues (There is a unit test planned for Wed)
Algebra- optional worksheet

2 Science-Complete study guides 14-1 and 14-2- due Tuesday

3 Vocabulary Quiz- Students will be tested on their knowledge of their own individualized lists they created from their reading. -due Tuesday

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

5 Humanities- 2nd propaganda piece –due Wednesday

6 Humanities Reading:
Johnny Tremain-Read pp. 139-213 (complete both sides of the handout)
My Brother Sam-Read Ch. 6-10 (pp. 74-145)-
-Both sides of the handout-due Thur.
Spitfire-Read ch. 10-18 (pp. 40-77)-due Mon.
-Chapter Handout
-Complete all multiplication question
-Complete all writing questions-due Thur.

7 Science-notebook checks on Friday

8 Science-new extensions were given out today. One is due Friday

9 Science- Test on chapter 1 and chapter 2-Friday or Monday

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Home Learning Assignments

Humanities:
(Fri. 12/7)
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 10 (pgs. 74-84)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 22, 23 (pgs. 145-161)
(Fri. 12/7) Current Event.
(Mon. 12/10) Writing Prompt #11: set your writing in Salem, MA during the witch hysteria.
(Tues. 12/11) Vocab Quiz; Reading Calendar Check

Math: Complete problems # 1, 2, &42 on Handout.
December Calendars due December 21

Algebra: Quiz tomorrow.

Science: None. (Procedure pieces were due today).

10:47 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-p. 53 #1 (must have 2 table and 2 graphs on graph paper) -due Wed
Algebra- NONE

2 Science- Lab Conclusion Paragraph-due Wed.

3 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

4 Math Calendars- due Thur.

5 Science Extensions- Kids were given a new sheet of extension options last week. They must do 2 by Friday

6 Political Cartoon- Instead of current events, kids will pick a political cartoon and fill out the given analysis sheet they will be given on Tues. –Friday

7 Humanities Reading Assignment: Kids were issued new books today to go along with the Revolutionary War Unit they are doing. There were 3 choices for reading. Depending upon what your child chose, the assignments are as follows:
Johnny Tremain- Ch. 1-3 (pp. 7-71)- Complete both side of the handout
My Brother Sam- Ch. 1-5 (pp. 1-71)- Complete both sides of the handout
Include 10 vocab. words
Spitfire- Ch. 1-9 (pp. 1-39)- Complete all multiple choice questions
Do 5 of 9 writing questions
Include 10 vocab. words

*Progress Reports are coming home tomorrow (Wednesday)

2:24 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- #22 (a-e) -due Mon
Algebra-Optional review packet (this is the second one handed out)

2 Writing Prompt- Using at least 5 of this week’s vocab. words, write a paragraph about an ARMY- due Monday

3 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

4 Science-Work on extensions (2 due by Wed. 1/16)

5 Book Projects- Each student must complete a book project each quarter. The description for this has been given to the kids. There will be some class time Tues. and Wed. so kids should bring their ideas and materials. They will be asked to share their book projects on Thur. Jan. 17th.

6 AR quizzes- Students are required to take 4 AR quizzes each quarter (by next Fri Jan. 18th).

7 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

11:39 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Reading- Kids should be reading and logging it nightly. We are in between books, so they should be reading a book of choice at this point. Logs are checked every Tuesday

2 Native American Newpaper- the finished product of your newspaper is due Thur.

3 Math Calendar-the April calendar is due at the end of the month

*Kids are working on math portfolios in class this week.

A $30 deposit for Cape Cod is due Wed April 16th. In addition, if you have not completed all your hours, an approved plan must be submitted by this time.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team (Middle Ages):
Written directions and visual sign for project due Tues. April 17
Due by the end of school Wed. 4/18: Medieval Project
Due evening of Wed. 4/18 and Thursday 4/19: Dress as character.
Please join us if you can on Wednesday, 4/18 from 5:30-7 pm. for the Medieval Fair.

No Current Event due this week.
Students should be working some on their project. Some class time will be given for this, but extra time should be put in to complete.

11:17 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Bring in a graph from the newspaper, a magazine, etc… Bonus points are available for bringing in different kinds- due Mon.
Algebra- p. 311 (1-4, 6, 11)

2 Humanities-Vocabulary Writing Prompt- From the point of view of your historical
Person, respond to one event from the third set of notes-due Mon.

3 Humanities- 3rd Propaganda Piece is due Monday(Roberge)/Tuesday (Moorman). Students are encouraged to speak with the teachers if they need additional time.

4 Science- Test on chapter 1 and chapter 2-Tuesday

5 Humanities Reading:
All books need to be finished by Wednesday. The handouts that go along with them also need to be completed by Wednesday

6 Science-notebook checks on Wednesday

7 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

8 Math Calendar- due Friday Feb. 22nd

*The bottle drive is this Saturday. Students need to report by 8:30 am to the lobby of CMS.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Progress Reports were given out Wednesday, signed slips were due back to homeroom teachers by Friday, Nov. 30

Humanities:
(Fri. 11/30)
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 6 (pgs. 42-49)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 13-15 (pgs. 80-97)
(Mon. 12/3) Writing Prompt # 10 - your choice for the writing
(Tues. 12/4) Vocab Quiz; reading calendar check

Math: December Calendars due December 21

Algebra: Complete worksheet "Exponents" - complete front & back of first page.

Science: Try out procedure idea at home. Gather materials and bring in for Tuesday.

3:42 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math –Finish the network worksheet (both sides)-Wed
Algebra- Complete the exponent packet

2 Science- pp. 36-42 (take notes and define the vocab. from the sheet provided)-Wed

3 Reading- Kids should be reading and logging it nightly. We are in between books, so they should be reading a book of choice at this point-Tuesday

4 Math Calendars-new calendars were given out. These are due at the end of the month.
*$13 for the Flynn Theater trip (Paul Revere) and last week’s author visit is due back Friday April 4th. Information regarding this went home in yesterday’s progress report. If this is a hardship, please let someone from the team know and other arrangements can be made.

*Cape Cod- Students who need additional fundraising hours should have their individual plans completed and turned in by now. The actual work and money earned should be completed and turned in prior to vacation which is in 3 weeks. The only exception to this is students who have made arrangements to do activities over vacation and have shared this with the team. Please let us know if you are having difficulty with this.

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Home Learning Assignments

Math: Page 15 #10

Algebra: No homework - test tomorrow.

Science: Extension activity questions 1-8 (optional)

Humanities: (Fri. 9/7) Current Event
(Mon. 9/10) Vocabulary Writing Prompt #1
(Tues. 9/11) Vocabulary Quiz; Reading Calendar checked

Team: Mum orders due Sept 18
Bottle Drive is Sept. 15

11:40 AM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- p. 24 #2 -due Wed
Algebra-Get rest for the mid-term exam
2 Book Projects- Each student must complete a book project each quarter. The description for this has been given to the kids.They will be asked to share their book projects on Thur. Jan. 17th.

3 Science-Work on extensions 2 due by Wed.

4 AR quizzes- Students are required to take 4 AR quizzes each quarter-due Friday

5 Historical Narrative- kids have been working on this at school. Final drafts are due Friday

6 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

7 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

*The quarter ends Friday. All work is due in by then.

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Home Learning Assignments

Team: Poinsettia Orders are due to be picked up this afternoon, Tues. 12/4

Humanities:
(Wed. 12/5)
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 8 (pgs. 59-65)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 18, 19 (pgs. 113-127)
(Fri. 12/7) Current Event.

Math: Complete #8-14 on handout from class today.
December Calendars due December 21

Algebra: Complete worksheet "Multi-Step Equations"

Science: Any computer files with procedures on them need to be accessible here at school (students email these to themselves or Mrs. Smith. bring on thumb drive, etc.)

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Home Learning Assignments

Team:
Poinsettia Sales forms have gone home; order forms MUST be turned in by Mon. Nov. 26 - we have gotten special permission to allow orders to be made through the Thanksgiving break.

Humanities:
(Mon. 11/19) Vocabulary Writing Prompt #9 – describe something painful.
(Tues. 11/20) Vocab Quiz; reading calendar check.

Extension Opportunities: (1) Create a memory device for remembering all 50 states and the order they joined the union; (2) On a quiz, remember as many states in order they joined as you can.

Math: Page 36 #11-17
(November Calendar due Nov. 30)

Algebra: page 209 #1-5, and 7 or 8

Science: Extensions due before Thanksgiving vacation (five have been handed out).

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Home Learning Assignments

Team:
(Should be done in school) Read Crispin pages 122-152, complete 2nd connection, and Crispin booklets were collected today to be evaluated.

Time was given in class to research their characters for the Medieval Fair. Students should begin thinking about costume and prop ideas (due evening of April 18, and day of April 19). A first draft of a written description of this character (at least 100 words) is due Tues, April 10 and a final version with a final drawing due Fri. April 13

Third quarter report cards were given at the end of the day today, as well as a letter outlining the upcoming tasks for the Medieval Fair. Please be looking for this.

11:48 PM

Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Bring in completed surveys to class (you will need them done to continue with classwork tomorrow)-due Thur
Algebra- Complete the new Systems of Equalities packet

2 Reading- The class has been given new assigned reading. There are several books being read by students. In addition to reading, students have been given a packet of reading strategies to work on. The following reading and the second page of the packet work is due Friday. (please keep reading log up to date for Tues)
Three Days pp. 34-64
North pp 75-152
Bound pp. 39-77
King of Mulberry St. pp. 40-107
Daughter of Venice pp. 54-114
Stones in the Water pp. 40-82

*Kids need to bring their books to class each day as they are doing activities they need their books for.

3 Science- Begin working on the Element Block assignment (this is the element you did research on-NOT the one you build a model for). The block and a list of 2 sources is due Friday.
*Models that were not finished today are due Friday
*There is a science (chemistry) quiz on Friday

4 Current Events- We are picking back up on the current events routine- due Fri.

5 *Progress reports and information about Cape Cod hours are coming home today. Please get this signed and returned for a homework grade. –due Friday

6 Writing Prompt- Using 5 of this week’s vocabulary words write a paragraph about a real or fictional person who has persevered (didn’t give up) through something.due Mon

7 Math Calendar- due by the end of the month

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Home Learning Assignments

Team:
Poinsettia Sales forms have gone home; order forms MUST be turned in by Mon. Nov. 26 - we have gotten special permission to allow orders to be made through the Thanksgiving break.

Humanities:
None. If students choose to read in their book (either "Beyond the Burning Time" or "Priscilla Foster") they should be aware that they may be re-reading parts of this as we do activities in class, and reviewing for comprehension quizzes. Students are not expected to read in these books, however, they should continue regulary choice reading.

Extension Opportunities: (1) Create a memory device for remembering all 50 states and the order they joined the union; (2) On a quiz, remember as many states in order they joined as you can.

Math:
(November Calendar due Nov. 30)

Algebra: None.

Science: None.

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Home Learning Assignments

12:05 PM

Home Learning Assignments

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Home learning Assignments

Team: Maple syrup orders will be available for pick up on Wed. Nov. 14 (approx. 2:15 - 4:30)
Poinsettia Sales forms have gone home; order forms MUST be turned in by Mon. Nov. 26 - we have gotten special permission to allow orders to be made through the Thanksgiving break.

Humanities: (Fri. 11/16) Current Event with an optional assignment to find a news item from the state which students are creating the storyboard about; a reminder that current event maps and checklists will be collected soon.
(Mon. 11/19) Vocabulary Writing Prompt #9 – describe something painful.
(Tues. 11/20) Vocab Quiz; reading calendar check.

Extension Opportunities: (1) Create a memory device for remembering all 50 states and the order they joined the union; (2) On a quiz, remember as many states in order they joined as you can.

Math: Page 30 #6, then choose either #4 or #5
(November Calendar due Nov. 30)

Algebra: Math Tricks or Not Worksheet

Science: Two extension activities presented; due Wednesday.

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Team: The Field trip for water testing has had to be postponed indefinitely. We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, especially to those that were willing to chaperone. Circumstances beyond our control have forced us to delay this trip, perhaps even until spring.

Humanities: (Ongoing) Regular Reading; fill in reading calendar.
(Fri. 10/5) Current Event related to water quality, water pollution, water supply, etc.
(No new vocabulary list given today; no home work assignments are to be given during NECAP testing)

Math: None, although October Calendars were handed out today and are due on Oct. 31

Algebra: Complete the chart and draw three rectangles.

Science: Macroinvertebrate extension due Friday (worth 2 points)

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Using #5 summaries from class, create a box and whisker plot by hand. Compare the 2 groups- due Tues.
Algebra- p. 320 (2 & 4)
p. 327 (3, 4, 7)

2 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

3 Humanities- 3rd Propaganda Piece is due Monday(Roberge)/Tuesday (Moorman). Students are encouraged to speak with the teachers if they need additional time.

4 Humanities- Vocabulary Quiz –Tuesday

5 Science- Study the guides given out today and any other notes from your notebook. Test on chapter 1 and chapter 2-Tuesday

6 Humanities Reading:
All books need to be finished by Wednesday. The handouts that go along with them also need to be completed by Wednesday

7 Science-notebook checks on Wednesday

8 Math Calendar- due Friday Feb. 22nd

*Team progress reports come home this Wednesday.

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Completion of “Bicycle Locks” (back of today’s in-class ws)-due Wed

2 Science- Finish Directed Reading worksheet- due Thur.

3 Book Projects-The quarterly book projects are due for Humanities by Thur.

4 Science- Students must complete at least one extension-due Friday

5 Current Events-choose an article and fill out the summary sheet- due Friday

6 Math Calendar- due by the end of the month-Mon. 31st

7 Reading- Kids should continue to read along in their chosen book. They were given a calendar for this week’s reading. Please log in your reading log which will be checked-Tuesday

*The quarter ends this Friday. AR quizzes are due by then

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Humanities: Due Wednesday, Latin lesson 10 worksheet
Due Friday, Current event (connect to the middle ages, the news can be about anything as long as students make a connection by comparing or contrasting perhaps modern news with what they have learned about the middle ages).
Due Friday: 3 AR (Accelerated Reader computer quizzes)

Math:
Wednesday: Quiz on 1/3 & 1/6 fraction, decimal, percent
Thursday: Ratio proportion packet
Due Friday: Unit test and March Calendar

Science: Blood pressure worksheet
Quiz Thursday on circulatory disorders.

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-Complete Surveys (Typed if possible)-due Friday
Algebra- Solve the word problems and complete the graphing- due Fri.

2 Historical Person Presentation- Students must work with a partner on creating a 3-5 min. skit. This skit will detail a conversation between your historical person and someone from a different group. The conversation will center around one of the events from the Revolutionary War era. Please note students will need to wear clothing and bring props appropriate for their character –Presentations are Thur. and Fri.

3 Persuasive Essay- Was your historical person important to the revolution? Write a persuasive essay defending why or why not. The draft is due Friday

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

5 Math Calendar- due Friday

*The Easter Flower Fund Raiser forms have been sent home. This is an opportunity to earn fundraising hours towards the Cape Cod Trip.

*Cape Cod Trip-Students were given forms and information about individual opportunities for fundraising hours. If your child is in need of hours, please review this form with them.

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Humanities: (Fri. 11/2) Current Event; students need to be prepared for book sharing.
(Mon. 11/5) Writing Prompt #7 (write about some conflict)

Math: Test corrections.

Algebra: None.

Science: Lab conclusion questions; two estension opportunities; metric unit test Friday.

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-p. 12 from the handout (#10, 11, 15-20) -due Thur
Algebra-In the review packet (#17, 18, 23,25, 29, 32) -Due Thur.

2 Current Events-Must use an article pertaining to government or politics- due Fri

3 Historical Narrative- There will be a check for progress on drafts- Friday

4 Writing Prompt- Using at least 5 of this week’s vocab. words, write a paragraph about an ARMY- due Monday

5 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

6 Science-Work on extensions (2 due by Wed. 1/16)

7 Book Projects- Each student must complete a book project each quarter. The description for this has been given to the kids. There will be some class time Tues. and Wed. so kids should bring their ideas and materials. They will be asked to share their book projects on Thur. Jan. 17th.

8 AR quizzes- Students are required to take 4 AR quizzes each quarter (by next Fri Jan. 18th).

9 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

Progress Reports-These were handed out today and are due back signed for a homework grade by Friday

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1 Math- Additional Practice; p. 15 #1- due Mon
Algebra- Substitution worksheet #1-12-due Mon

2 Humanities Reading: As a reminder, kids need to take an AR test on Johnny Tremain, My Brother Sam, or Spitfire

3 Humanities- The 4/5th propaganda piece is due Tues 1/19

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

5 Math Calendar- Friday Feb. 22nd

*Team progress reports are due back signed by Monday
*The Easter Flower Fund Raiser forms have been sent home

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Exponents and division worksheet (1st column on each side)- due Mon.
Algebra p. 448 (1-6, 14)

2 Constitution Packet- Kids were given a packet of work to be completed over the next few weeks. A cover sheet on this packet indicates the due dates for each assignment. Kids should be working on this some each day
*The activity on p. 266 should be completed by Monday

3 Reading-Students need to keep reading and have their reading logs up to date. These are checked every Tuesday

4 Math Calendars- The May math calendars were handed out. These are due at the end of the month.

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Humanities: (Fri 9/14) Current Event; Definitions for new vocabulary will be checked.
Continue regular reading, reading calendar checked each Tues.

Math:
Page 31 #2, 5

Algebra: Quiz on Box and Whisker plot

Science: Wrap up extensions for this week.

Team: Mum orders due Sept. 18

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math-Quiz tomorrow. Review the classwork from today. Be able to do the following -due Wed
1 Create a table from the given data
2 Determine the growth factor (take a given y value and divide by the previous y value)
3 Determine the starting value
4 Write an exponential equation (Y= starting value x growth factor raised to the x power)
5 Graph the pattern
6 Find the extended value based on the equation/graph

2 Finish the science classwork (write the paragraph using the vocab. words given)-due Wed.

3 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

4 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

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Team: Flower orders are arriving at school today, Wed. 5/23 and will be available for pick up between 3:30 - 5:00.

Humanities: Due Friday May 25: Current Event related to Economics (finance, business, investments, etc.); Latin Quiz
Due Tuesday: First Business Letter (step 2 of Establishing a branch office in Asia)

Math:
May Calendar

Science: 1) Section One Quiz 2) Concept Map

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Complete problem 5.2 -due Mon (There is a unit test planned for Tues. or Wed)
Algebra- Complete the 1st review sheet (There is a test planned for Tuesday)

2 Humanities Reading:
Johnny Tremain- Read ch. 4-6 (pp. 72-138)-due Mon.
My Brother Sam-Read Ch. 6-10 (pp. 74-145)-due Mon.
-Both sides of the handout-due Thur.
Spitfire-Read ch. 10-18 (pp. 40-77)-due Mon.
-Chapter Handout
-Complete all multiplication question
-Complete all writing questions-due Thur.

3 Vocabulary Quiz- Students will be tested on their knowledge of their own individualized lists they created from their reading. -due Tuesday

4 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

*The next propaganda piece will liekly be due on Tuesday
*No writing prompt for this week
*please return bottle drive slips if you haven't already

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Humanities: Current Event due Friday, May 11 This current event should be related to the topic of "genetics" (so news about genetic diseases, evolution, ancestry, DNA testing, etc. are all acceptable - and more!)

Science:
Incomplete Dominance worksheet due Tues.
Science vocabulary paper, parts 2 & 3 due Wednesday, May 9

Math: Complete problem 2.2 and follow up questions, and page 24 # 1-6

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- p. 26 #5 & 8 -due Thur
Algebra-rest for continuation of mid-term exam
2 Book Projects- Each student must complete a book project each quarter. The description for this has been given to the kids. They will be asked to share their book projects on Thur.

3 AR quizzes- Students are required to take 4 AR quizzes each quarter-due Friday

4 Historical Narrative- kids have been working on this at school. Final drafts are due Friday

5 Math Calendars- due Jan. 31st

6 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

*The quarter ends Friday. All work is due in by then.

*The team will be having a community service assembly tomorrow with King Arthur Flour. They will be doing a bread baking demonstration and then will give kits to kids to bring home to bake. Each student who chooses to participate will bake the bread at home over the long weekend (preferably Sun. or Mon). One loaf is to keep at home and the other loaf is to be brought back to school Tues. where it will be distributed to local agencies and families in need.

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Team: Progress reports were given yesterday. The signed slip is due tomorrow, Friday May 18

Humanities: Tomorrow, Friday May 18: Current event related to Asia, Asia Map, Latin Quiz.

Math: Complete probability packet started in class, and quiz tomorrow on probability.
May Calendar.

Science: NOne.

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Team (Middle Ages):
Crispin Booklet completed and ready to turn in Monday, April 16 Students should just have to add vocabulary, 3rd Imagine, and re-read and adjust (if not done in class). If any other tasks haven't been completed in class, it should be before they turn in this booklet Monday.
Written directions and visual sign for project due Tues. April 17
Due by the end of school Wed. 4/18: Medieval Project
Due evening of Wed. 4/18 and Thursday 4/19: Dress as character.
Please join us if you can on Wednesday, 4/18 from 5:30-7 pm. for the Medieval Fair.

Progress Reports were given to students today; signed slip due by Fri. 4/13

No Current Event due this week or next week.
Students should be working some on their project. Some class time will be given for this, but extra time should be put in to complete.

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math- Unit Test, review past notes and homework-Wed.
Algebra –Test Wed.

2 Humanities- 2nd propaganda piece –due Wednesday

3 Humanities Reading:
My Brother Sam-Read Ch. 6-10 (pp. 74-145)-
-Both sides of the handout-due Thur.
Spitfire-Read ch. 10-18 (pp. 40-77)-
-Chapter Handout
-Complete all multiplication question
-Complete all writing questions-due Thur.

4 Science-notebook checks on Friday

5 Science-new extensions were given out today. One is due Friday

6 Science- Test on chapter 1 and chapter 2-Friday or Monday

7 Reading Calendar- As a reminder, reading is expected each night as part of homework. Reading logs will be checked and graded each Tuesday

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Humanities:
(Wed. 11/28)
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 3 (pgs. 19-25)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 5-7 (pgs. 35-48)
(Fri. 11/30) Find and bring in a news article related to FEAR (your own fear, the fears that other people have) Students do not need to complete a current event assignment (no summary, no connection etc. needed) but you should be able to explain why your article relates to the idea of fear.

Math: Complete problem 3.1, page 53 #3
November Calendars due on Friday, Nov. 30

Algebra: Page 220 #1, 2, 4-7, 12, 13

Science: 2 extensions were handed out today, due by Friday.

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Home Learning Assignments

Humanities:
(MOn. 12/10)
Reading for Priscilla Foster: Chapter 11 (pgs. 85-91)
Reading for Beyond the Burning Time: Chapter 24, 25 (p. 162-170)

(Mon. 12/10) Writing Prompt #11: set your writing in Salem, MA during the witch hysteria.
(Tues. 12/11) Vocab Quiz; Reading Calendar Check

Math: None.
December Calendars due December 21

Algebra: None.

Science: None.

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math Core 1-Finish classwork
Core 2, 3, and 4: p. 53 (3-5)-due Tuesday
2 Algebra-Finish the packet on slope-due Tuesday
3 Science-Use pp. 5 &6 to create a chart telling the three ways to calculate volume (for a liquid, rectangular solid, and irregular solid)-due Tuesday
4 Reading-Each night students are required to read 20-30 min. This should be logged daily on their reading calendar. Calendars are being checked for a grade tomorrow (Tues)
5 Math Calendars-due Friday

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Native American Newpaper- the finished product of your newspaper is due Thur.

2 Work on Math Portfolios-students who are behind on the in-class work around portfolios should take them home to work on them. 4 completed problems are due Friday

3 Reading- Kids should be reading and logging it nightly. We are in between books, so they should be reading a book of choice at this point. Logs are checked every Tuesday

4 Math Calendar-the April calendar is due at the end of the month

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Home Learning Assignments

1 Math –Finish Additional Practice worksheet-Thur
Algebra- Complete additional exponent review sheet

2 Science- Finish the lab conclusion questions for static and kinetic friction-Thur

3 Vocabulary Puzzle- Instead of a writing prompt, kids are being asked to create the