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Mrs. Powell – Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies
Posted on November 30, 2011, by Tai Powell, under Middle School Notes.
Print7th Grade
The students just finished their Voki on Stephen F. Austin. Please ask them to show you the finished project. They came out really nice. Seventh graders are currently in chapter 6, and they are learning about how cultural differences caused friction between Texas settlers and the Mexican government in the 1820’s. Our test over this chapter is tentatively set for November 18th. Because November 21st will be my last class with them before the break we will not begin Chapter 7 until we get back from Thanksgiving break. Chapter 7 will discuss the building tensions between the Texas settlers and the Mexican government caused fighting to break out and eventually lead to Texas fighting for its independence from Mexico. I however will be giving them the rubric and the details on their video projects about the Texas Revolution. These projects will be due: December 14th. When they return from Christmas break we will be starting Unit 4. Unit 4 consists of four chapters, chapters 9-12. In Unit 4, students will be learning studying Texas after gaining independence from Mexico, Texas establishes its own government before becoming part of the United States in 1845. Statehood brought an increase in the population until disagreements over slavery led Texas to join the Confederacy.
8th Grade
We are finishing chapter 5. The students will be taking a test over chapter 5 on November 16th. We will also start our in-class project over the American Revolution. This project has already been explained to the students and they have their rubrics. The 8th graders will be making their own Revolution Newspaper. This will be due December 7th. The students will work on this project on Thursday, Friday, and Monday before we get out for Thanksgiving break. We will begin chapter 6 after we get back from Thanksgiving break. This chapter discusses the American Revolution. We will discuss how the Americans fought for liberty on many fronts and in many ways. Towards the end of the chapter we will discuss the British surrendered at Yorktown, Britain recognized the United States as an independent country. After Christmas break 8th grade will begin to study the United States Constitution. We will discuss the Bill of Rights. After that, we will be beginning Unit 3. Unit 3 consists of 3 chapters, 9-11. The unit overview is how a young republic, the United States was immediately confronted with a wide range of responsibilities, problems, and opportunities in the late 1700s and early 1800s. This unit examines the presidential administrations of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. It also discusses the major political, economic, and foreign policy issues that confronted the United States between 1789 and 1825.
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Ms. Houston – Middle School – Science
Posted on November 30, 2011, by Rhonda Houston, under Middle School Notes.
PrintWork has already begun for all grades in preparation for the 2012 Science Fair.
Students are selecting topics and team members for this year fair which is Feb 1, during Catholic School Week. We are in need of volunteers! If you are interested please contact Mrs. Robb or Ms. Houston.
6th Grade – As we have learned about the Earth’s surface, internal, and external surface, we are moving on to Earth’s Water. This will include Fresh Water, Ocean Motions, and Ocean Zones.
7th Grade – As we complete Genetics this year we will move on to the exciting world of bacteria. This will include reading the book, Fever 1763, a story about the yellow fever epidemic of 1763. Students will then move on to protists and fungi, then to plants and their seeds.
8th Grade – Has begun their project called Human Body Quest which involves students making a presentation on a body system (circulatory, respiratory and skeletal, etc…) to fellow students. The project will include a researching on the assigned system, presenting a Power Point and including a worksheet for the class to complete after the presentation.
In January, we will move on to animals, learning about sponges, mollusks, fish, birds and animal behavior.
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Ms. Johnson-Middle School ELA
Posted on November 30, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Regular English—We are wrapping up the study of adjectives which include proper, demonstrative, possessive, comparative, superlative, numeral, and interrogative. The test is scheduled for December 7. We will then begin a unit on verbs. A “helping verb” quiz will be on December 14. Included in the verb unit will be action, linking, helping, the four parts (present, present participle, past, past participle), irregulars, tenses (present, past, future), special cases, and agreement. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20.
6th Grade Honors English—The very long verb unit will be covered in the next few weeks. This will include action, linking, helping, agreement, participles, infinitives, regular/irregular forms, the six tenses (present, past, future, present participle, past participle, future participle), conjugating, complex agreement, and troublesome verbs. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20.
7th Grade Regular English–The very long verb unit will be covered in the next few weeks. This will include action, linking, helping, agreement, participles, infinitives, regular/irregular forms, the six tenses (present, past, future, present participle, past participle, future participle), conjugating, complex agreement, and troublesome verbs. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21.
7th Grade Honors English—We just finished the unit on adjectives with the test on December 1. Included in the next unit, verbs, will be action, linking, helping, principle parts (regular and irregular), the six tenses (present, past, future, present participle, past participle, future participle), the progressive form, active, passive, troublesome, agreement (simple and complex), gerunds, and infinitives. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21.
8th Grade Regular English—We are well into the unit on nouns. This will include the objective case (direct object, indirect object, object of preposition, appositive, noun adverbial, cognate), and separate/joint ownership. The test is scheduled for December 6. Included in the next unit, pronouns, will be antecedents, personal, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, the three cases (nominative, objective, possessive), who/whom, intensive, reflexive, agreement, and distributive. The pronoun test is scheduled for January 12. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19.
8th Grade Honors English—We are finishing the unit on nouns which include the nominative case (subject, complement, direct address, appositive), the objective case (direct object, object of preposition, indirect object, adverbial, cognate, appositive), possessive case (singular and plural), and separate/joint ownership. The test is scheduled for December 7. Included in the pronoun unit will be antecedents, personal pronouns, intensive, reflexive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, indefinite, special cases, who/whom, elliptical, and agreement (simple and complex). The test is scheduled for January 11. Spelling for the next few weeks will include lessons 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19.
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Mrs. Borth – Middle School Literature
Posted on November 30, 2011, by Jennifer Borth, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th grade - We have just started reading an Agatha Christie mystery, And Then There Were None. For this past vocabulary unit, we created word squares instead of note cards. The students have commented that they feel these are more helpful to them. Therefore, students will now be creating Word Squares for future vocabulary units.
7th grade – We are currently finishing reading The Westing Game. Please check your student’s planner or the website for the test date on this novel. For this past vocabulary unit, we created word squares instead of note cards. The students have commented that they feel these are more helpful to them. Therefore, students will now be creating Word Squares for future vocabulary units.
8th grade Academic – Students are continuing with their vocabulary power points. These are due every two weeks – please do not procrastinate! We have just started reading Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.
8th grade Honors – Students are continuing with their vocabulary power points. These are due every two weeks – please do not procrastinate! Currently we are reading The Crucible. Students have all been assigned roles in this play and are also currently working on a research project to accompany this play.
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Mrs. Feil- 5th and 6th Grade Social Studies
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Kristy Feil, under Middle School Notes.
Print5th Grade:
We are completing our unit over Native Americans. The students will finish the unit by working
in small groups on a project; and, completing various information about a specific Native American group which we have studied in class. Upon completion, the students in the group will present their project to class. The students are excited about this: some groups would like to bring in a dish that may have been prepared by their group, and some have asked to make a model of the type of housing they lived in. We are going to have a lot of fun with this! They will become the expert on their group! From there we will read and learn about Christopher Columbus, the discovery of “Americas”, the Spanish exploration and how Europe changed the Americas. The week of Thanksgiving break the students will have a “Culture Fest”, exploring and teaching the class about their heritage. (More information to come on this).
6th Grade:
We will begin our unit on Ancient Egypt. The students are looking forward to learning about Egypt’s rulers, religion, and their cultures. We will be doing a few projects during this unit. We will learn about the process of mummification (mummify a few chickens), study the Egyptian gods and goddesses, their beliefs of afterlife; study Pharaoh’s tombs, etc. This subject is always a lot of fun for the students.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
Thank you for all you do!
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Ms. Houston – Middle School Science
Posted on October 14, 2011, by Rhonda Houston, under Middle School Notes.
PrintFor the month of October, the highlights were first, an assignment called Mighty Minerals. The 6th grade class drew a cartoon of a selected mineral as they learning the different types of mineral locally and around the world. The second highlight was the designing and eating of our Edible Cell project assigned to 7th Grade. Along with, listening to songs created by our creative 8th graders on the human body skeletal system.
For the month of November we will cover the following topics:
6th Grade
Last month, we learned what makes a rock a mineral. Next month, we will study Rocks by learning The Classifying of Rocks and The Three Major Groups of Rocks.
7th Grade
We began the chapter on Cell Processes and Energy with learning what is a compound (organic and inorganic). The teaching on cells continues as we see how Respiration, Photosynthesis and Cell Division are important parts of a cell.
8th Grade
As we have learned how the body functions with its bones, muscles and skin, we move on to how to keep our body healthy. A Food Log will be conducted to see where change in our diet is necessary. Once we see how we can be healthier, the process of Digestion is next for class discussion.
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Ms. Robb, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintThe 1st quarter is quickly coming to an end. The students are settling in nicely.
A few reminders for Math:
1. Math Score is due by midnight on Sunday night each week. Starting with the 2nd quarter, October 24th students will be required to complete 1 hour of engaged time on MathScore each week. If students will do 15 minutes a night they will finish well before the weekend.
2. Students who turn in their homework on time have the opportunity to make corrections if they wish. Corrections must be completed on a piece of notebook paper and turned in the next day after receiving the homework back.
3. Please come see me to schedule tutoring if you are having any difficulties.
4. Remember to access the phschool.com website and review the homework video tutors for additional assistance.
5. Students should have math homework every night.
7th Grade Math
We didn’t get as far as we had anticipated during the week of testing so we are still studying chapter 3. Students will have a test over Chapter 3 next week. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 by the first week of December.
7th Grade Honors
The goal is to finish up chapter 3 the middle of next week and have a test at the end of the week. I have shown the students how to check their answers for the work they are currently studying. Checking is a requirement for the homework. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 before the Christmas break.
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
I only saw the 8th grade class twice during the week of testing so we are a little off track. I anticipate completing chapter 3 by the end of next week, and students will have a test the week of October 31st. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 before the Christmas break. **Reminder: please turn in your English and Math recommendation forms to Mrs. Johnson.
8th Grade Algebra
The Algebra class is currently studying chapter 2. They will have a test on Thursday, October 20. We are a little behind schedule due to high school visits and ITBS testing. Some sections have taken longer than anticipated. I strongly suggest students correct their homework for a better understanding of the material. Each section will build upon the next, so it is critical to understand each concept as it is taught. According to the syllabus, chapters 3 – 6 would be completed by Christmas break. I think this is a bit optimistic. This being said, the goal is to complete chapter 3 – 5 by Christmas break. **Reminder: please turn in your English and Math recommendation forms to Mrs. Johnson.
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Ms. Johnson–Middle School MLA
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade Regular English—We continue with our study of nouns which will include the nominative case (subject, complement, direct address, appositive), and the possessive case. The test is scheduled for October 18. We will then begin a study of pronouns which will include how to recognize, personal pronouns, demonstrative, the subjective case, the objective case, the possessive case, person, number, gender, interrogatives, contractions, distributive, indefinite, and agreement with the subject. The test is scheduled for November 15. Adjectives will be the next unit we start but it will conclude into December. Spelling for October and November will include lessons 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14.
6th Grade Honors English—We are concluding our unit on nouns with the test scheduled for October 18. Pronouns are our next unit which will include antecedents, demonstrative, interrogative, the personal cases (nominative, possessive, objective), appositives, compounds, intensive, reflexive, relative, distributive, indefinite, person, number, gender, and contractions. The pronoun test is scheduled for November 2. We will then begin a study of adjectives which will cover how to identify, articles, proper, common, compound, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative, clauses, comparisons (regular and irregular), comparative, superlative, and troublesome adjectives. The test is scheduled for November 17. Spelling for October and November will include lessons 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14.
7th Grade Regular English– We are concluding our unit on nouns with the test scheduled for October 18. Pronouns are our next unit which will include antecedents, demonstrative, interrogative, the personal cases (nominative, possessive, objective), appositives, compounds, intensive, reflexive, relative, distributive, indefinite, person, number, gender, and contractions. The pronoun test is scheduled for November 2. We will then begin a study of adjectives which will cover how to identify, articles, proper, common, compound, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative, clauses, comparisons (regular and irregular), comparative, superlative, and troublesome adjectives. The test is scheduled for November 17. Spelling for October and November will include lessons 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14.
7th Grade Honors English—We have finished the unit on nouns with the test on October 18. Pronouns are the next unit which will include antecedents, personal pronouns, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, indefinite, the three cases (nominative, objective, possessive), “who/whom,” compounds, intensive, reflexive, agreement with the verb, interrogative, relative, “nothing/anything,” indefinite, and distributive. The pronoun test is scheduled for November 9. Adjectives will be the next unit which will conclude in December. In November, the adjective unit will include modifiers, pronouns used as adjectives, clauses, comparison (regular and irregular), logical comparisons, and troublesome adjectives. Spelling for the months of October and November will include lessons 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15.
8th Grade Regular English—We are very involved in the research paper. The note cards will be graded 20 cards at a time with all due by October 24. The five paragraphs will be written in class, one paragraph due per day. If any students fall behind in writing, I suggest they make arrangements to stay with Ms. Johnson after school to catch up. In mid-November, we will begin a unit on nouns which will include collective, compound, common, proper, concrete, abstract, plurals, person, gender, nominative case (subject, complement, direct address, appositive), and possessive case. Spelling for the months of October and November will include lessons 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13.
8th Grade Honors English– We are very involved in the research paper. The note cards will be graded 20 cards at a time with all due by October 24. The five paragraphs will be written in class, one paragraph due per day. If any students fall behind in writing, I suggest they make arrangements to stay with Ms. Johnson after school to catch up. In mid-November, we will begin a unit on nouns which will include compound, common, proper, appositives, appositive phrases, clauses, collective, concrete, abstract, plurals, person, and gender. Spelling for the months of October and November will include lessons 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13.
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Mrs. Borth – Middle School Literature
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Jennifer Borth, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade – We are currently still enjoying The Graveyard Book. We should finish this by the end of October, and this novel’s test date will be on the Middle School Website’s calendar. The next novel that we will be reading is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. I have a class set of this novel for students to use. We will then read One-Handed Catch by MJ Auch. Unfortunately, I do do not have a class set of this novel, so students will need to bring their own.
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Mrs. Powell – 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Tai Powell, under Middle School Notes.
Print7th grade Social Studies
We are currently studying Unit 2 in Social Studies. This unit covers European nations exploring North America and Central America. By the late 1600′s, Spain had explored and established settlements in what later becomes Texas. Chapter 3 discusses the exploration of Texas by Europeans. Chapter 4 examines the period when Spain ruled Texas. Towards the end of the month 7th grade will be discussing and learning about the Mexican government’s attempt to persuade Americans to settle in Texas and live as Mexican citizens. These settlers soon rebelled against Mexico’s authority. This will lead us to discuss the settlement of Texas under the empresario system. In Chapter 6, we will examine the breakdown of relations between the Texas settlers and the Mexican government.
8th grade Social Studies
We are currently studying Unit 1 Chapter 3 in Social Studies. This unit discusses the historical forces explorations, wars, and ideologies that culminated in the creation of this country. Chapter 3 discusses the era of exploration and colonization in the United States. This five section chapter provides an overview of the Spanish empire in North and South America and the colonies established by English, French, and Dutch, and the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements. Chapter 4 focuses on the 13 English colonies, highlighting the characteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. The chapter also discusses the roots of self-government and examines day-to-day life in the colonies. Toward the end of the month and the beginning of November, 8th grade will be starting Unit 2 Chapter 5. The Unit will be about the American Revolutionary Era beginning with the French and Indian War in 1754. It culminated in the first presidential election under the new Constitution of the United States in 1789. This unit discusses the crises that led to conflict in the Colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the republic and government that followed. Chapter 5 discusses the French and Indian War, the conflicts over taxation, and the protests that led to revolution. Chapter 6 presents an overview of the American Revolution, including the regional battles, the Declaration of Independence, and the final campaigns and alliances that ultimately defeated the British and created a new nation.
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Mrs. Feil – Social Studies 5th/6th Grade
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Kristy Feil, under Middle School Notes.
PrintIt is very nice to be back at St. Elizabeth’s. I am very excited about this year and am looking forward to getting to know my students. Please remember to look often at the teacher web pages to see what is going on in Social Studies! I have given the students the due dates for their Current Event News for the year; they may turn these into me early if they wish! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. And thank you for all you do!
Current Event due dates for this quarter: Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18 (bonus: Oct 18)
5th Grade:
We have been reviewing the regions of the United States, working and labeling maps. We are discussing the 5 themes of geography (location, place, movement, regions, and human-environment interactions) and the impact these have on our Nation. From here we will continue to read and learn about the early people of our country. We will learn about the Native Americans and how they developed in the United States.
The students start each section of the chapter with vocabulary words, they will write these in their composition book. I encourage them to look over these words
often as we will add additional words with each section we cover in the chapter.
6th Grade:
Well we are off to a great start! We have reviewed our map skills, did a walk-through of our book and have already completed our first chapter. The students are learning about early civilizations of our world. We have discussed the connections between geography and history; why civilizations began where they did and how geography played an important role. We have discussed and read about the difference between prehistory and history, how farming began and ended the Old Stone Age and began the New Stone Age. We have read about the first civilizations and how social classes have developed. We will continue our studies of ancient civilizations reading about the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia); their two empires, Babylonian and Assyrians. We will learn about the Mediterranean Civilizations; Phoenician and the Israelites; then learn about the basic beliefs of Judaism.
The students start each section of the chapter with vocabulary words, they will write these in their composition book. I encourage them to look over these words
often as we will add additional words with each section we cover in the
chapter.
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Mrs. Belcher, MTS – Fifth – Eighth Grade Religion
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Beth Belcher, under Middle School Notes.
PrintWelcome to Religion!
Fifth grade: I am very happy to be teaching 5th grade Religion this year! Your children are very sweet and well behaved. They are also interested in sharing their stories and experiences which relate to Christ in their lives. We have done a great amount of work on prayer so far this year. We are also learning how to use a Bible; how to find chapters in specific books. We also have learned a few songs which your children have enjoyed singing. It really is a blessing to be with them. As we progress in September and into October, we will be leading the Mass. Due to the large numbers of students when combined for Religion, I have chosen to separate them just for the Masses that they lead. 5A will lead the school Mass on Friday, September 23; 5B will lead the school Mass on Friday, October 7. I hope you will be able to attend!
Sixth grade: We have begun 6th grade this year with a great start! It was wonderful to see all of you at the 6th grade parent night, and I have been most appreciative of parents who have emailed me and asked questions. I have the same desire that you do, and that is to see your child succeed! So far this year, we have been learning about Scripture; Bible books, chapter and verse; Myth as a literary genre found in Scripture; Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. Your children are learning more than they are ever aware of! We will continue our study of Salvation History throughout September with a timeline of the characters in the Bible and end this timeline with ourselves, as we, too, are part of the Salvation History story. October will bring a greater understanding of Creation.
Seventh grade: We have been enjoying 7th grade and our Mass on Friday, September 16. Your children did a wonderful job as they led the all-school Mass! We have been focusing on Jesus, who He is, and what we know about Him. We are now going to take this knowledge and bring it home to our own lives to discover who Jesus is for ME? And how to make Jesus a more integral part of MY life! As you know, we begin Confirmation preparation in 7th grade, and even if your child will not be confirmed at St Elizabeth’s, all students benefit from discovering how Jesus is a part of their daily living and how to bring ourselves closer to God.
Eighth grade: We hit the ground running in 8th grade this year! We have been responsible for 2 Masses, the 9-11 Prayer Service, are preparing for the Pines trip, and have Faith Sharing #1 due this week. Whew! It is exciting to see your children grow and become the Christians that God is calling them to be, as well as the polite and mature young people that parents and teachers are hoping they will become. September 28-30 is our Confirmation/Team Building retreat at the Pines. When we come back we will be leading the all-school Hike for Life on October 7. We have finished our study of the Images of the Church and the Creed and will segue into the Models of the Church as we progress into October.
Please remember that I am as close as an email, and don’t hesitate to ask questions, make constructive comments, or ask for clarifications. I thank you.
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Ms. Houston – Middle School Science
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Rhonda Houston, under Middle School Notes.
PrintIn middle school science, we began the year reviewing safety rules and becoming familiar with lab equipment. The scientific method which will be utilized for the Science Fair was introduced along with examples of how it is applied.
For the following grades these are the topic we began and plan to complete in the month of September.
Sixth Grade – Mapping Earth’s Surface, Minerals and Rocks
Seventh Grade – Scientific Careers, Cells and Cell Processes & Energy
Eighth Grade – Healthy Body Systems, Bones, Muscles, & Skin and Food & Digestion
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Mrs. Johnson, Middle School ELA
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6TH Grade Regular English—We are just beginning a unit on “Effective Sentences” which will include types of sentences, combining sentences, fragments, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, double negatives, simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences. The test is scheduled for September 22. We will then start a study of nouns which will continue into October. Spelling for September includes lessons 3, 4, 5, and 7.
6th Grade Honors English—We started the study of “Effective Sentences” on September 2. This will include the four types of sentences, combining, clauses, fragments, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, double negatives, usage problems, simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences. The test is scheduled for September 21. We will then begin a unit on nouns which, in September, will included identifying, collective, compound, common, proper, concrete, abstract, gender, person, plurals, and the nominative case. Spelling for September includes lessons 3, 4, 5, and 7.
7th Grade Regular English– We started the study of “Effective Sentences” on September 2. This will include the four types of sentences, combining, clauses, fragments, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, double negatives, usage problems, simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences. The test is scheduled for September 21. We will then begin a unit on nouns which, in September, will included identifying, collective, compound, common, proper, concrete, abstract, gender, person, plurals, and the nominative case. Spelling for September includes lessons 3, 4, 5, and 7.
7th Grade Honors English—We started learning about “Effective Sentences” on September 2. This unit will include four functions, how to simplify, how to vary, fragments, fragment clauses, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, double negatives, usage problems, simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences. The test is scheduled for September 20. We will then start a unit on nouns which will conclude in October. This will include identifying, collective, compound, common, proper, concrete, abstract, plurals, person, gender, the nominative case, and the possessive case. Spelling for September includes lessons 3, 4, 5, and 7.
8TH Grade Regular English– We started learning about “Effective Sentences” on September 2. This unit will include four functions, how to simplify, how to vary, fragments, fragment clauses, run-ons, misplaced modifiers, double negatives, usage problems, simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences. The test is scheduled for September 20. We will then begin working on the major English project for 8th grade, the ever popular research paper. The letter and list of topics will go home on September 14. We will take notes through October 3rd. Spelling for September will include lessons 3, 4, and 5.
8th Grade Honors English—We continue the unit on “Sentences” which includes simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, compound-complex sentences, how to classify, combining, varying, fragments, run-ons, misplaced and dangling modifiers, agreement, negatives, and usage problems. The test is scheduled for September 20. We will then begin working on the major English project for 8th grade, the ever popular research paper. The letter and list of topics will go home on September 14. We will take notes through October 3rd. Spelling for September will include lessons 3, 4, and 5.
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Mrs. Borth Middle School Literature
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Jennifer Borth, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th grade - Students have just turned in their summer reading projects – we have some very creative students! Currently we are reading The Graveyard Book. We are reading this together in class; however, students do have chapter questions that are to be turned in as we finish each chapter. Students should also be reviewing their vocabulary words a few minutes each night to help prepare for the test every two weeks. Please continue to check the middle school website for important project and test due dates.
7th grade – Our classes have just started reading Twelve Angry Men. Students have been assigned roles, and we act out this play during class. Students do have assignments that need to be turned in as we finish each act. Students should also be reviewing their vocabulary words a few minutes each night to help prepare for the test every two weeks. Please continue to check the middle school website for important project and test due dates.
8th grade – We have just started reading The Giver – such an excellent book. Please check the website for assignments. Students should also be reviewing their vocabulary words a few minutes each night to help prepare for the test every two weeks. Please continue to check the middle school website for important project and test due dates.
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Mrs. Powell – 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Elizabeth Belew, under Middle School Notes.
PrintHello all, I am so excited to be back teaching Middle School this year. It has started off great! The kids have been very kind and so eager to learn. I look forward to a fabulous year with all of the students.
7A and 7B
We have already completed Chapter 1. We are currently starting Chapter 2, Native Texans. This will encompass descendants of early Native Americans who still live in Texas. The influence of these ancient peoples exists today in the names of places, such as Historical sites and the artwork they left behind in the form of rock carvings and cave paints. We will be discussing, as a class, examples of the Native American influences that exist in our local area. The students will be tested over chapter 2 on September 13th. We will begin Chapter 3 which deals with Exploring Texas in 1519-1700. We will focus heavily on the Moors occupying Spain which eventually led to Columbus’ voyage to the Americas.
8A and 8B
We have already finished learning about Five Themes of Geography. The students have been working on their geography terms project which is due September 13th. They will have a test over ch2 September 14th. Chapter 2 is titled “Before the First Global Age.” We live in a global age. People can fly from the United States to Asia in less than a day. News from Africa is broadcast worldwide within hours. However, in 1492, time and distance were greater barriers. However movement and interaction already were forging the global links that are in place today. We will be discussing this in much more detail in the upcoming lessons. We will begin chapter 3 dealing with Exploration and Colonization. We will be studying Columbus and finally completing the chapter with the Pilgrims founding the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
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Ms. Robb, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Cub Scouts, Middle School Notes.
PrintWelcome back to school. The new year has gotten off to a great start. This year I am teaching the 7th grade regular and honors Math classes as well as 8th grade pre-algebra and 8th grade algebra classes. The students are doing fantastic thus far. Students are reminded to bring their textbook, workbook, comp and binder with them to class everyday.
Tutoring
I do not have a set tutoring time. I have advised the students to come to me if they need additional help with their math. This way we can schedule a time to work one on one. Students can come in before school, during recess, or immediately after school but they need to come to me so we can set up a time to work together. I have also advised the students if they have trouble with their homework once they get home to email me with their questions so they can get immediate assistance.
7th Grade Regular
We are using the Prentice Hall Middle Grades Math book, course 2. Students just completed a unit on Interpreting Data and Statistics. Next, they will study Application of Decimals. Students did receive a syllabus for the year which gives the approximate dates things will be covered as well as dates for tests. This information is also available on the website.
7th Grade Honors/8th Grade Pre-Algebra
We are using the Prentice Hall Middle Grades Math book, course 3. Students just completed a unit on Drawing Conclusions from Statistica Data. Next, we will study Integers and Variable Expressions. Students did receive a syllabus for the year which gives the approximate dates things will be covered as well as dates for tests. This information is also available on the website.
8th Grade Algebra
We are currently finishing up chapter 1, Tools of Algebra. Students have learned a variety of things which will be the foundation for the rest of the course. This first chapter has taken a little longer than expected to complete so the dates on the syllabus will change. Next, we will study Solving Equations.
Please feel free to email me any time if you have any questions or concerns.
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Mrs. Feil/Mrs. Powell – Middle School Social Studies
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Elizabeth Belew, under Middle School Notes.
PrintI enjoyed being back at St. Elizabeth while filling in for Mrs. Powell during her maternity leave. It is such a coincidence that I returned to see the 8th grade graduate as they were my last class as 4th graders that I taught at St. Elizabeth’s. It has been wonderful teaching them as middle school students; my best to them and their new adventures!
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer break, enjoy your time off!
Kristy Feil
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Ms. Robb, Middle School Science
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintWell, the year is drawing to a close. The students have done an excellent job in middle school this year. They have progressed a long way since the beginning of the school year.
REMINDER: All honors applications are due by June 1st. They can be found on the school website. I encourage all students who are up to the challenge to complete the honors applications.
Final Exams begin on Friday, May 27 – June 2.
6th Grade – Students will be reviewing for their final exams this week.
Friday – Math Exam
Tuesday, May 31st – Literature and Social Studies Exams
Wednesday, June 1st – Science and English Exam
Thursday, June 2nd – Religion Exam
7th Grade – Students will be reviewing for their final exams this week.
Friday – Math exam
Tuesday, May 31st – English and Science Exam
Wednesday, June 1st – Literature and Religion Exam
Thursday, June 2nd – Social Studies Exam
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Mrs. Belcher, MTS – Middle School Religion
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Beth Belcher, under Middle School Notes.
PrintDear Parents,
This year has been a delight for me and I have enjoyed your children tremendously. I have learned a lot this year, and I hope that your children can say the same! I look forward to being with your children next year and building upon the religious foundation that we have laid this year.
8th grade:
Congratulations to each and every one of you. I hope that the knowledge you have gained this year will help you in high school and that you will take away from St Elizabeth’s fond memories of all of the Masses, devotions and prayers that you have participated in and have learned. I will continue to pray for you as you move forward in your spirituality. God bless you, stay safe and enjoy your summer!
7th grade:
Students may begin to log 8th grade service hours starting on the day after 7th grade is out for summer. Students are required to log at the very least 30 hours of service and are encouraged to log as many as they are able. Each year students log more than 100 hours of service and are forever memorialized on the “100 Club” bulletin board in my room, to be an example and inspiration to future classes. I will go over all of the particulars with 7th grade regarding service hours.
Binders are due next week, May 31st. The 7th grade Religion final will take place on Wednesday, June 1st, it will be counted as two test grades. Reviews are due before the final and are counted as one test grade. Reviews should be done in the students own handwriting, should be done individually, and must be complete to be considered for full credit.
Reminder: All 8th grade students go on the Pines team building and Confirmation retreat which will be held on September 28-30, 2011. The total cost of the trip is $195. If you have not made a deposit towards the Pines trip you may do so during the summer months, M-Th 9:00-12Noon. The school office will be closed during the last full week in July. All monies for the Pines trip will be due on September 1, 2011.
6th grade:
It is very exciting to see how far the 6th graders have come in their understanding of the Old Testament! They will certainly be ready for the our study of the New Testament in 7th grade!
Binders are due next week, May 31st. The 6th grade Religion final will take place on Wednesday, June 2nd, it will be counted as two test grades. Reviews are due before the final and are counted as one test grade. Reviews should be done in the students own handwriting, should be done individually, and must be complete to be considered for full credit.
*I pray that all students may have a safe and restful summer vacation and come back to school in August ready for a great year in Religion!!
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Mrs. Johnson – Middle School ELA and Math
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade English—During May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test was scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. The final copy of the research paper will be due May 25. We will review for the final exam beginning May 23 and the exams will be May 27-June 2.
6th Grade Math—In May, we will start a unit on measurement. This unit will include metrics, customary units, time zone, perimeter, circumference, and area (rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles). The test is scheduled for May 20. The checkbook register will be due on May 20 as well. All the account activities will be posted on the web site on May 17. We will begin reviewing for the final exam on May 20 and the exams will be May 27-June2.
7th Grade English— In May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test was scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. We will review for the final exam beginning May 23 and the exams will be May 27-June 2.
8th Grade English—In May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test was scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. Review for the final exam started on May 13 and the exams were May 18-23.
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Mrs. Powell/Mrs. Feil – Middle School Social Studies
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Elizabeth Belew, under Middle School Notes.
PrintFriendly reminder:
6th and 7th grade field trip to Scarborough Fair is May 3, monies and permission slips are due Tuesday April 26th.
7th grade filed trip to the San Antonio Missions is May 6, monies and permission slips are due Friday April 29th.
6th grade: We have completed our studies about the early civilizations of Africa. We are currently reading about the early civilization of the Americas. We are learning about the Incas, the Mayas, the Mound Builders and Woodlands; how and what they have contributed to our society. From there we will begin our studies of the Middle Ages which will then lead us into the Renaissance Period.
7th grade: The students will begin our studies into the Twentieth Century period of Texas. The students will read about oil, the Great Depression, civil rights movement and how they contributed to the political, social, and economic changes in Texas.
8th grade: The students will learn how political and religious ideas inspired people for reform. How these reforms affected prisoners to the improvement of the education system, and the beginning of the Women’s Rights Movement. We will read about a nation divided, slavery, and the Civil War. We will end with the reconstruction after the Civil War during the years of 1863-1896.
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Mrs. Belcher, MTS – Middle School Religion
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Beth Belcher, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th grade:
We have been learning about Moses and have illustrated the ten plagues, helped to part the Red Sea and played the tambourine and rejoiced that the Egyptian Army who were pursuing the Israelites were drowned in the Red Sea. We are now beginning to see how the Law – The Ten Commandments – became the glue that made the Israelites the Jewish Nation; the Chosen People. We will be having out Seder Meal on Wednesday, April 20 and will see the similarities and differences between this sacred meal and the Holy Eucharist. We will continue to follow the Israelites into the Promised Land and as the year ends we will connect this journey to the Catholic Sacraments, and see how the Promised Land mirrors heaven.
7th grade:
We are learning about Life Issues and what the Catholic Church says about Life. The Church says that ALL LIFE IS GOOD, even if the circumstances of that life are questionable; the Church teaches that all life is sacred and should be honored from conception to natural death. Student’s compassion is being stirred as they couple this information with the question of poverty, the poor and marginalized. ‘What can we do about this??’ is a common question. We will continue to focus on the Beatitudes and the Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. We will also have a mini-Faith Sharing assignment so that students will see that they do not need to be scared of the Faith Sharing assignments for next year. We will do this mini assignment in class – don’t worry!! It will be based on the Precepts of the Church which are found in your child’s workbook on page 240. Please take time to familiarize yourself with these very important minimal expectations of the Church. We will end the year focused on the Sacraments and our connection to Christ and each other.
8th grade:
As the year draws to an end I would like to take a moment to thank you for sharing your children with me for the last few years. I have enjoyed each one of them and I think we have all learned a lot from each other!
The Passion Play is almost here and your students have worked very hard preparing. We will continue our study of Church History and will touch on the highlights of the last 2000+ years from the Council of Jerusalem to Vatican II. We will also choose our Charitable Giving organization, do a presentation on Religious Orders and will prepare for our end of the year ‘good-bye’ pep rally. So much to do!!!
***All Middle School students will receive their final review no less than 10 days prior to their Religion final. The review must be done in the student’s own handwriting. They must turn it in before they receive the final test or they will receive a zero grade for the review. The review is counted as one test grade. The final is counted as two test grades.***
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or constructive comments. Thanks so much!
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Mrs. Rachel Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes, Uncategorized.
PrintScience articles are due April 21, May 5, and May 19. The bonus article is due May 19.
8th Grade Science Binder is due May 17. 6th/7th grade binders are due May 24.
8th grade will have final exams on May 18, 20, and 23, 2011. 6th/7th grade final exams will be May 27, May 31, June 1, June 2.
6th Grade
The goal is to complete Chapter 15 – 18 for the remainder of the school year. Students will do various activities with each chapter. The chapter on the atmosphere students will create a review game. Weather patterns students will keep a weather journal.
7th Grade
Students are currently working on completing a booklet about protists and fungi. Students will create a birthday month fungi poster. Next, students will study plants. Time permitting we will finish the year with the endocrine system and reproduction.
8th Grade
Students just completed their study of animals and have moved on to the study of the environment. The goal is for students to dissect 9 different specimens in a comparative anatomy study. This should take place once we return from Easter break. We will finish the year by studying various ecosystems and biomes.
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Mrs. Johnson – Middle School ELA and Math
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
PrintApril/May
6th Grade English—Sixth grade continues with the research paper. The note cards will be completed by April 6th when the rough draft will be started. A specific amount of writing will be required every day to complete the draft on time. The completed rough draft will need to be submitted to turnitin.com (from home) by midnight on May 5. During the last week of April, the students will start diagramming sentences. Spelling for April includes lessons 31, 32, 33, and 34. During May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test is scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. The last spelling test will be lesson 35 on May 6.
6th Grade Math—In math, the students have completed the unit on integers and are beginning a short study on order of operations. They will then begin a unit on geometry terms. The students will take notes and draw examples of each term. I will provide a compass, ruler, and protractor during class but the students may want to use their own for homework. The geometry test is scheduled for May 3. In May, we will wrap up the unit on geometry terms and start measurement. This unit will include metrics, customary units, time zone, perimeter, circumference, and area (rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles). The test is scheduled for May 20. The checkbook register will be due on May 20 as well. All the account activities will be posted on the web site on May 17.
7th Grade English—We are continuing with the study of adverbs which includes modifiers, clauses, time, place, manner, degree, affirmation, negation, regular comparison, irregular comparison, and special cases. The test is scheduled for April 14. We will then have a short unit on prepositions, conjunctions, interjections with the test scheduled for April 27. At the end of April we will start diagramming sentences. Spelling for the month of April includes lessons 32, 33, 34, and 35. In May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test is scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. The last spelling test will be taken April 29.
8th Grade English—Eighth grade completes the study of adverbs which includes modifiers, clauses, elliptical, time, place, manner, degree, affirmation, negation, regular comparison, and irregular comparison. The test is scheduled for April 13. A short unit on prepositions, conjunctions, interjections (the test scheduled for April 27) will lead us into diagramming sentences. Spelling for the month of April will include lessons 29, 31, and 32. In May, we will diagram sentences which will include subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional phrase, and compound sentences. The diagramming test is scheduled for May 13. We will then begin a short unit on capitalization/punctuation which will include end marks, commas, colons, semi-colons, and capitals. The last spelling test will be taken May 6. The week of May 16 will be for review for final exams.
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Mrs. Borth – Middle School Literature
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Jennifer Borth, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th grade – We are currently enjoying One Handed Catch. Students have been writing abstracts to accompany each chapter. They turn these in every five chapters for a grade. We will read Ten Little Indians next; we will finish the year with this. I will provide each student with this novel. We also have only one more vocabulary unit left for this year.
7th grade - We just tested over our Shakespeare Unit and are currently reading “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allen Poe. Students will be writing an essay comparing this short story to the novel Fever which they recently read in science class. We will finish the year with Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. Students will need their own copy of this novel.
8th grade – Wow, how the time has flown. Can you believe high school is just around the corner? To finish the year, we will finish reading Murder on the Orient Express, complete a Holocaust project, one more vocabulary unit, and read Night. Now take a deep breath – it’s a lot but we will finish all of it in class, promise.
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Mr. Dettmer – Seventh & Eighth Grade Math
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Elizabeth Belew, under Middle School Notes.
PrintSeventh grade will be working on area and volume of geometric shapes. Algebra will be working with polynomials. Eighth will be working with volume of geometric solids.
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Mrs. Powell/Mrs. Feil – Middle School Social Studies
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Admin, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade:
The students are working on their treasure books and should have all the research needed to complete this project. We will begin our unit on the civilizations of Africa. We will learn about the physical geography of Africa, and how this affects the development of societies, how each society were organized, and how each society’s belief system affected its history.
7th Grade:
We will continue learning about Texas History from the period of 1866 to the 1890’s. During this time Texas experiences much growth and development. We will read about the closing of the frontier to expansion of the Texas cattle ranches. We will learn about the continued wars affecting the Texas Indians, the implementation of the Texas Rangers, the expansion of the railroad, how the railroad had an effect not only on the Texas population, but also how it changed the open-range cattle farming community. Also during this time, new technology enables Texas to become an important center of agriculture in the United States.
8th Grade:
We will continue to learn about American History during the period of 1820 to 1860’s. We will discuss how the westward expansion affected the economics, political, and social development of the United States. The students will learn about the relationships between various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups during this time period and how any conflicts were resolved.
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Mrs. Belcher, MTS – Middle School Religion
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Beth Belcher, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th grade:
Our 6th graders have been slowly making their way through the stories of the Patriarchs. We are finishing the story of Joseph who was given the coat of many colors. His life in Egypt was not an easy one, from being sold and falsely accused to saving humanity from certain death, Joseph prefigured Jesus who would come to save us from our sins. We will move on from here to focus on the Catholic meaning of Mardi Gras, Lent and the forty days of sacrificing we do not only for ourselves, but for those going through RCIA.
7th grade:
The 7th graders have learned so much this year about themselves and are working on learning Jesus’ meaning about Parables and how we should read the stories in order to change our lives. We will weave the Miracle stories in with Mardi Gras, Lent and our service which helps us to prepare for Confirmation next year. We hope to attain a service mentality to help us see that when we all work for the common good we are then in solidarity with those in need and the entire Body of Christ is elevated by our outreach!
8th grade:
It is exciting to note that your child’s 8th grade year is soon coming to a close. They are working on their 8th grade/Confirmation Student Treasure Books. Each year students enjoy writing a book about themselves. It should be quite wonderful!
The sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, March 6, at the 12 noon Mass. All students, whether receiving the sacrament or not, are required to attend this sacrament. If for some reason your child is unable to attend, he/she will be required to turn in a research paper – on a topic to be determined – within three days of the event. All students are graded on their participation of the event and it wouldn’t be fair to penalize a student from a fair grade if they are not able to attend. If this date becomes a problem, parents should contact me before March 6, and I will work with your child on the topic of their research paper.
Any student who has been confirmed is eligible to be trained as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. I will give one training on Thursday, March 10, from 4:00- 5:00pm. All students interested in serving should see me for a permission slip. Serving in a ministry is a privilege not a right, and so no student may be trained unless a signed permission slip is turned in to me on March 10.
I look forward to working with your wonderful children as the year progresses.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles are due March 10th and March 24th. A bonus article is due March 24th. You may turn science articles in early.
6th Grade
We are currently studying the Geologic Time periods. On Monday, February 28, students attended a science event at Bishop Dunne. They had the opportunity to explore a canyon and complete a hands-on activity involving fossils and erosion. The next unit of study will be Earth’s Waters.
7th Grade
Students received a copy of “Fever 1793″. We will read this as a class and complete a variety of activities before returning to the text book.
8th Grade
Students are currently studying “Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles.” They have an animal adaptation project which is due March 10. The project involves making three models and designing a poster which illustrates an adaption.
Congratulations to all of the Science Fair winners. Everyone did a great job, and the judges were very impressed.
6th Grade Individual
3rd Place Ben Santoya “Simple Generator”
2nd Place Gabriel Lucio “Cold Case: Dusting for Fingerprints”
1st Place Brianna Marroquin “Tooth Decay”
6th Grade Teams
3rd Place Lucas Barrilleaux, Luke Hawkins, Robert Elizondo “Can You Hover”
2nd Place Marianna Galvan, Fernanda Corona, Sydney Swayzer “Can you hear me now”
1st Place Amy Curiel and Gabrielle Supan “Colorful Chlorophyll”
7th Individual
3rd Place Travis Robb “Wind Resistance”
2nd Place Morgan Walker “Oil Spills”
1st Place Jake Robb “Eyewitness”
7th Grade Teams
Tie 3rd Place Josef Barrilleauz and Zach Jaffe “Solar vs. Wind:
Tie 3rd Place Marissa Munoz and Stephanie Brieno “Give a Hoot don’t pollute”
2nd place Nathan Escanuela, Cesar Paz, Damian Corona “Hydropower”
1st place Brandon Hightower, Jonathan Lopez, Matthew Martinez “Exploration of the Air”
8th Grade Individuals
Tie 3rd Place Angela de la Llana “Ripen Up”
Tie 3rd Place Josh Gleason “Harmful Addictions”
Tie 2nd Place Justin Mills “Yeast on the Rise”
Tie 2nd Place Tanner Allen “Spool Racer”
1st Place Marcella Barrilleaux “Down with Gravity”
8th Grade teams
2nd place Regina Kier and Brittany Pierce “Drop Shot”
1st Place Krystal Garcia and Rosa Araiza “Up, Up and Away”
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Mrs. Johnson – Middle School ELA & Math
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade English
We continue with the research paper. Notes on every aspect of the paper will be given before any writing takes place. The due dates were sent home in the February 17th letter, but here is a refresher: March 7, the sources are due (at least six); March 10, we will complete the bibliography cards in class; March 21, we will finish the thesis statement in class; and March 25, the typed preliminary outline is due. We will begin work on the note cards on March 23, with ten cards will be due each day. Spelling for March will include lessons 27, 28, and 29.
6th Grade Math
We are studying about percent application which will include finding the percent of a number, finding the rate, calculating discount and sale price, sales tax, the better buy, commission, simple interest, and percent of increase/decrease. This unit is extremely relevant to real world math. The test is scheduled for March 22. For this test (and only this test), I will supply a formula chart and students may use their own calculators.
7th Grade English
We continue the very long unit on verbs. This will include action, linking, helping, agreement, participles, infinitives, regular tenses, irregular tenses, conjugating, subject/verb agreement, compound agreement, and special cases. The test is scheduled for March 29. Spelling for March will include lessons 28, 29, and 31.
8th Grade English
We are well into the study of verbs which will include the principle parts (regular and irregular), the six tenses, progressive form, active form, passive form, special cases, subject/verb agreement, compound agreement, gerunds, and infinitives. The test is scheduled for March 23. We will then start a unit on adverbs before the Sea World trip. Adverbs will continue into April. Spelling for March will include lessons 26, 27, and 28.
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