I read a great article in the USA Weekend magazine that describes ten national parks that every American should see. This article is written by Ken Burns who is responsible for doing several documentaries. This documentary will be on PBS starting September 27.
The national parks are listed below:
Yosemite Yellowstone Grand Canyon Denali Glacier Acadia
Great Smoky Mountains Everglades Zion Shenandoah
Students-We will be studying these national parks to see if you know their locations and type of terrain each park possesses. Some of them are quite popular.
We will be reviewing the amount of AR points each student has this week. They should have NINE POINTS this first grading period.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Correction about Alice and Wonderland Movie
In the blog about the movie, I put the wrong date for release....it is March 5, 2010! Sorry...
Parent/Teacher Conferences were TONIGHT!
Thanks to all those parents who scheduled a conference and came to school this evening! The evening started with some goodies...soups and cookies from Paragon. These were samples from the company that will be handling our fundraiser in October.
A little update about each period:
First Period: We have finished the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The students are in the process of taking AR tests to get their points. Each student needs NINE AR points for the first nine weeks.
Second Period: This class has finished the book, Freak the Mighty. Most of the students have taken the test for this book. Soon we will be beginning the book, Alice and Wonderland. We are excited about the movie starring Johnny Depp on March 5, 2009.
Third Period: We have been doing plays, "The Fog" and "The Hitchhiker" and then are comparing the two plays. These students are doing a great job showing emotion and getting into their parts.
Fifth Period: We read "The Bridegroom" which is a narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman who witnesses a horrible crime and then uses her wily ways to bring justice to the man who is responsible.
Sixth Period: We read "The Bridegroom" as well and repeated the lesson.....This class is reading
Maniac Magee. We will be taking the AR test soon.
Seventh Period: Wellness-we walked, played frisbee, four-square, football and other assorted games outside in the beautiful weather!
Eighth Period: We read Voyage of the Frog. Only twenty pages to go and we will be finishing this novel. We are pumped about being so close to finishing. The AR test for this book is on the horizon.
On a personal note, Mr. Basham, Ben and I took a little sailing expedition on the Ohio River this weekend. Just like the book, Voyage of the Frog...we almost ran aground when the unusual winds of the Ohio River pushed us to the Kentucky shoreline. The keel was almost stuck in the muddy sand. Luckily, we freed the boat due to the brute strength of Mr. Basham and Ben. Ha!
Winds were unpredictable that day and at times, were terrific.....however, at other times were
nonexistent....
A little update about each period:
First Period: We have finished the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The students are in the process of taking AR tests to get their points. Each student needs NINE AR points for the first nine weeks.
Second Period: This class has finished the book, Freak the Mighty. Most of the students have taken the test for this book. Soon we will be beginning the book, Alice and Wonderland. We are excited about the movie starring Johnny Depp on March 5, 2009.
Third Period: We have been doing plays, "The Fog" and "The Hitchhiker" and then are comparing the two plays. These students are doing a great job showing emotion and getting into their parts.
Fifth Period: We read "The Bridegroom" which is a narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman who witnesses a horrible crime and then uses her wily ways to bring justice to the man who is responsible.
Sixth Period: We read "The Bridegroom" as well and repeated the lesson.....This class is reading
Maniac Magee. We will be taking the AR test soon.
Seventh Period: Wellness-we walked, played frisbee, four-square, football and other assorted games outside in the beautiful weather!
Eighth Period: We read Voyage of the Frog. Only twenty pages to go and we will be finishing this novel. We are pumped about being so close to finishing. The AR test for this book is on the horizon.
On a personal note, Mr. Basham, Ben and I took a little sailing expedition on the Ohio River this weekend. Just like the book, Voyage of the Frog...we almost ran aground when the unusual winds of the Ohio River pushed us to the Kentucky shoreline. The keel was almost stuck in the muddy sand. Luckily, we freed the boat due to the brute strength of Mr. Basham and Ben. Ha!
Winds were unpredictable that day and at times, were terrific.....however, at other times were
nonexistent....
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!
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.
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....
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....
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Good morning, September!
Worksheets with ant, anti, contra, counter and ob are missing in action from some students. Need to get those into me as quickly as possible..thanks for your help!
Read the story, "The White Umbrella" on pages 34-41 and answered questions relating to the story. The students started learning how to use PEER FACILITATION CIRCLES when they are reading a selection, in this case--a short story.
Discussion centered on the differences in families and their cultural expectations. Also the main character lied or embellished the truth to appear more confident.
On another note, it is important for students to have the proper tennis shoes during wellness. It is tough to run in some flip flops or sandals. In my wellness, we have been playing freeze tag and it gives them great joy to tag their teacher repeatedly because she is old and slow......
Read the story, "The White Umbrella" on pages 34-41 and answered questions relating to the story. The students started learning how to use PEER FACILITATION CIRCLES when they are reading a selection, in this case--a short story.
Discussion centered on the differences in families and their cultural expectations. Also the main character lied or embellished the truth to appear more confident.
On another note, it is important for students to have the proper tennis shoes during wellness. It is tough to run in some flip flops or sandals. In my wellness, we have been playing freeze tag and it gives them great joy to tag their teacher repeatedly because she is old and slow......
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