Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Outlining Microscope Article

Every week, we are using the newspaper in our classroom. This week, we read an article about tools (hand tools) and the discovery of microscopes. The students in third period read the book entitled, The Starry Messenger. They enjoyed the facts about Galileo and his popularity with the telescope.

Picture Day is September 18th. Don't forget to look your best on that day.

Planners are checked on Fridays. Each student needs to fill out each subject area to help the communication between school and home. We at HCMS, are trying to help your child do their best. We need your assistance.

On a personal note, in the woods below our house, two fawns with spots have started grazing. They are gorgeous! Our dog, Champ, doesn't see very well and gets startled easily.
He barks to let them know that he is in charge! HA!

Midterms tomorrow! (9/10/09)

Students need to make sure they have all work turned in to me. They are missing notecards and this is very easily corrected. However, each student must do the work....some students are having trouble keeping up with their belongings--planner, paper, pencils.....use those lovely trapper keepers and folders please....

Some students need to wear tennis shoes or at least bring them to wear during wellness. I don't want anyone injuring themselves when we play any games outside. We walked on the track today.

Speeches are almost completely wrapped up....the students did well but relied heavily on their notecards. Their voices suddenly became softer when it was their moment to shine. Don't worry! We will be doing some impromptu speeches during the coming month.

Poems are to be recited on September 18th. Don't forget to study!!!!! It is worth fifteen points.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

September 8th (2009) Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend

The students took a vocabulary test. They used their notecards with words and definitions to write sentences with detailed explanations of the word.

Several classes are reading Maniac Magee, Freak the Mighty and Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Students need NINE AR points for the first nine weeks. This goal will be individualized during the second, third and fourth nine weeks.
Has your child taken any tests?

On September 18th, students will be having their pictures made and also be reciting their second poem of the year. They were given a copy of their poems last week. (August 31-September 4)

Also I hope everyone was able to have time to rest and relax. It was a wonderful weekend....