Stretching and Shrinking SUPERSTARS!!!

A HUGE congratulations goes to the following students for doing so well on their Unit Test today (80% or higher):

• NiJaia (88%)
• Cameron (85%)
• Christina (100%)
• Richard (100%)
• Trinity (100%)
• Leah (96%)
• Khaila (88%)
• Deacon (96%)
• Marshell (92%)
• Dorian (81%)
• Jordan (85%)
• Nick (96%)
• Kavon (88%)
• Kyle (81%)
• Troy (100%)
• Angelique (96%)

Investigation 5 Quiz Results are in...

Despite our hectic day yesterday and our snow day on Monday, I am very pleased at how "together" the students were when they completed their quiz. Congrats to the following students that got an 80% or higher on their quiz:

• NiJaia 88%
• Cameron 100%
• Christina 100%
• Caron 88%
• Richard 100%
• Nate 94%
• Trinity 100%
• DaShawn 100%
• Leah 82%
• William 88%
• Khaila 100%
• Deacon 82%
• Marshell 82%
• Laura 100%
• Jordan 82%
• Nick 100%
• Kavon 100%
• Troy 100%
• Angelique 100%
• Osaze 82%
• Patrice 88%

WOO HOO! I hope everyone does this well (if not better) on tomorrow's Unit Test!!!

SNOW DAY!!!

That's right! There is no school today so enjoy your time off! I will see you tomorrow!

Our last school week of 2010!

It is amazing how fast this year has gone so far, isn't it? Let's make this week very productive so we can leave for holiday break on a good note!

This week in Math we will be finishing up our unit on "Stretching and Shrinking". We will have a review for Investigation 5 as well as a quiz (take-home -- if you don't return it, it will be a zero!!!). Then we will review all the major concepts in the book as well as have a test on the entire book before break. It is very important to study hard for this test, since it is the first major test of the trimester!

In Science we are going to finish looking at the materials needed to make a computer, including the waste that is produced. We will then look at different ways to dispose possibly hazardous materials that are created when a computer is manufactured to see if any of them are more safe than others.

In Advisory it is expected that students are done with their math section (I did a check-in on Friday and all but 1 person had theirs -- if you were absent Friday, you can either email it to me or have it to check in on Monday). This week you should be working on personal qualities. Remember, feel free to use the options given on the checklist, or if you think of something else you'd like to do, just make sure to get it approved by me first! Check-in for personal qualities will be on Friday!

I hope everyone is enjoying the snow (and being safe if you have to go out in it!). See you tomorrow!

Investigation 4 Quiz Results are in...

Congratulations to the following students for receiving an 80% or higher on today's math quiz. This is a great way to start out the trimester!!!!

• NiJaia (100%)
• Ananda (100%)
• Trinity (100%)
• DaShawn (100%)
• Caron (81%)
• William (81%)
• Khaila (93%)
• Deacon (85%)
• Leah (85%)
• Trenton (89%)
• Richard (96%)
• Adam (89%)
• Dorian (85%)
• Laura (93%)
• Chandler (81%)
• Troy (100%)
• Patrice (96%)
• Katie (81%)
• Osaze (89%)
• Angelique (93%)

Congrats and keep up the great work!!!

Weekly News

This week in Math we will review Investigation 4 concepts (finding the scale factor to help us find the length of missing sides and angles within polygons and using ratios to determine if shapes are similar) on Monday for a quiz on Tuesday. From Wednesday-Friday, we will start looking at real-life situations where we can use the idea of similar triangles to determine how tall an object is.

In Science we will look at what happens when we mix polyvinyl alcohol with sodium borate. We will then study the idea of synthetic plastics and the types of chemical reactions that are used to develop these plastics. At the end of the week, we'll study the types of materials used in making computers and the amount of waste produced from manufacturing them.

In Advisory students will be able to work on their career topics. On Friday, I will be checking in their math projects. Remember, all projects must be on powerpoint (no poster boards this time around) and if anything has to be read from directly, there should be some sort of visual aid on the powerpoint and your paper must be typed out. Please refer to the checklist given out last week for the options that you have for math (you must choose 3).

Only 10 more school days before holiday break. So far, many of you have started out this trimester very well -- keep it up!

Weekly News

This week in Math we are going to continue our studies on scale factor and similar shapes. Since few people did very well with their quiz before Thanksgiving, we are going to review the entire quiz concepts again on Monday before moving on to Investigation 3, which will require these skills. Throughout the week we will continue looking at different shapes and finding the measure of missing side lengths using ratios and scale factor. Remember, if you need extra help, you may come up at lunch on Tuesday and Thursday for that help!

In Science we are going to look at the properties of plastic. We are going to find various properties so that we can determine what type of plastic an unknown sample of plastic is. Students will use the results of the physical and chemical properties of the plastics to come up with a solution.

In Advisory we are going to continue to determine what requirements are needed for the 2nd trimester exhibition topic of "careers". After we brainstorm ideas, students will have to choose two options out of each category (math, science, social studies, ELA, and personal qualities). By choosing and completing 2 categories, students will be sure to have a depth of knowledge of their topic. Remember, research is still needed to complete these tasks -- not just the knowledge you already have about the topic.

Please remember that Monday marks the first day of the 2nd trimester. Everyone starts out with 100% in their classes, but it is up to them on whether or not they keep that 100%. Be sure to take advantage of any opportunity you have to correct mistakes for a better grade, get extra help, etc. so you can do even better than last trimester!