Today is the middle school gathering at 2pm.
Thanks to the students who went on the field trip to the Delaware Hospital for the Chronoically Ill. It was nice to see our students put a smile on the residents faces.
Tomorrow the holiday parties begin at 2pm. It is also our last day of school before holiday break. We will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2009!
Study your spelling lists and study for your Social Studies Chapter 2 test!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PCA!!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Reading
Today your Silent Reading book was due. I have a selection from the school store to purchase for $1.00 if anyone is interested.
We also got our City of Ember books if you purchased a copy. Please make sure you are bringing it to school everyday. Dont forget that you have a vocabulary worksheet that needs to be completed as we moved through chapters as well.
We also got our City of Ember books if you purchased a copy. Please make sure you are bringing it to school everyday. Dont forget that you have a vocabulary worksheet that needs to be completed as we moved through chapters as well.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Spelling List
We are on week 4 of our spelling lists. Everyone should be off of list #1 this week. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
List #4: neighbor, weigh, weird, receive, thief, chief, grief, foreign, believe, retrieve, perceive, niece, either, relief, leisure, shriek
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
List #4: neighbor, weigh, weird, receive, thief, chief, grief, foreign, believe, retrieve, perceive, niece, either, relief, leisure, shriek
This Week
Well we have 7 more school days until holiday break.. I sure can not wait to sleep in :-)
Reading: Please make sure you get an independent reading book if you did not like the one you chose in class today. You must have your new book by Wednesday. You will begin reading it tomorrow and doing work in your reading log. You also have vocabulary homework due on Wednesday. You have to define the first five vocabulary words of The Ciy Of Ember. We will probably begin working with that book tomorrow as well. For those of you who purchased books, they should be in early this week hopefully.
Social Studies: We are beginning Chapter 2 Section 3 this week. Quiz retakes for Chapter 2 Section 2 will be on Friday. Next week we will begin a review game next week. When we return to school, we will play the review game again and then take the Chapter 2 test. Please make sure you get a little bit of studying in on your holiday break.
Writing: We are learning about and utilizing prepositions. We will have a new spelling list today. I will update my blog with the new words later today.
Math: DIVIDING DECIMALS.... YAY! We started going over the process and the rules for dividing decimals. We did a few practice problems together and everyone seemed to get it so far!
There is one more day to bring in Adpot-A-Grandparent money. Please support the elderly and sick during this holiday season of giving!
Reading: Please make sure you get an independent reading book if you did not like the one you chose in class today. You must have your new book by Wednesday. You will begin reading it tomorrow and doing work in your reading log. You also have vocabulary homework due on Wednesday. You have to define the first five vocabulary words of The Ciy Of Ember. We will probably begin working with that book tomorrow as well. For those of you who purchased books, they should be in early this week hopefully.
Social Studies: We are beginning Chapter 2 Section 3 this week. Quiz retakes for Chapter 2 Section 2 will be on Friday. Next week we will begin a review game next week. When we return to school, we will play the review game again and then take the Chapter 2 test. Please make sure you get a little bit of studying in on your holiday break.
Writing: We are learning about and utilizing prepositions. We will have a new spelling list today. I will update my blog with the new words later today.
Math: DIVIDING DECIMALS.... YAY! We started going over the process and the rules for dividing decimals. We did a few practice problems together and everyone seemed to get it so far!
There is one more day to bring in Adpot-A-Grandparent money. Please support the elderly and sick during this holiday season of giving!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Adopt A Grandparent
The Student Council has been participating in the Adopt A Grandparent to help elderly in nursing homes. We have been asking our fellow middle school classmates to contribute at least $1.00 to help out. We are going to be working with another organization to construct baskets of necessities to give out this holiday season. All money has to be turned in by Monday, December 15, 2008. So if you would like to contribute just bring your money to Mrs. Lewis or any student council member. We appreciate all of your help during this time of the year.
We have also been working with different lower school classes to construct holiday cards for Adopt a Grandparent as well. The cards have been turning out great! Thanks to all of the lower school teachers who allowed us to come into your classrooms!
We have also been working with different lower school classes to construct holiday cards for Adopt a Grandparent as well. The cards have been turning out great! Thanks to all of the lower school teachers who allowed us to come into your classrooms!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Spelling Words
This is week 3 of our spelling words. The students do not move on to a new spelling list until they have mastered the previous one. Each student knows what list they are on.
List #1: does, does, accept, except, their, they're, there, it's its, write, right, principle, principal, affect, effect, wear, ware, where
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
As you can tell, these are words that are commonly misspelled and misused. The students need to know the spelling and the usage of each word. Please STUDY for these tests! It might help to write practice sentences so that you know you are using the words correctly.
List #1: does, does, accept, except, their, they're, there, it's its, write, right, principle, principal, affect, effect, wear, ware, where
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
As you can tell, these are words that are commonly misspelled and misused. The students need to know the spelling and the usage of each word. Please STUDY for these tests! It might help to write practice sentences so that you know you are using the words correctly.
FINAL in Reading
There is a study session today after school for the final in Reading. It is in Mrs. Lambert's room from 3:45-4:45. The FINAL is on Wednesday and Thursday.
If there happens to be any retakes for the final it will be after school or on Saturday.. not during school hours. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO WELL ON IT!
Every class reviewed today. You need to know all of the concepts we studied in class NOT JUST THE STORIES!
You have a study guide for a reason, USE IT!!!!!
If there happens to be any retakes for the final it will be after school or on Saturday.. not during school hours. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO WELL ON IT!
Every class reviewed today. You need to know all of the concepts we studied in class NOT JUST THE STORIES!
You have a study guide for a reason, USE IT!!!!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Reading Final Test!!
12 school days left until Christmas vacation!
There is a Reading final test on Wednesday for all classes. Please make sure you are studying everything we have learned so far this year, even vocabulary. You were given a list of everything that we have covered during this unit. We started making a study guide during class. You have 4 stories to look at: "Baseball Saved Us," "The Day the Sun Came Out," "Dragon's Pearl," and "The Cage."
In Social Studies we are ending Chapter 2 Section 2 with a quiz sometime next week. We will move on quickly to Chapter 2 Section 3.
In Math class we are working with decimals. Yesterday we started dividig decimals.
In Writing class we are starting our Preposition unit. We will be having a spelling test today.
Reminder that there is an agenda check EVERY FRIDAY. If you are missing 3 signatures (parent) then you will receive a referral with a consequence. If you are missing 10 signatures anytime during the trimester then you will receive a referral with a detention. We started a new trimester last week so this gives everyone a fresh start. If you need a new agenda book then please bring in $5.00 and get a new one from the main office.
There is a Reading final test on Wednesday for all classes. Please make sure you are studying everything we have learned so far this year, even vocabulary. You were given a list of everything that we have covered during this unit. We started making a study guide during class. You have 4 stories to look at: "Baseball Saved Us," "The Day the Sun Came Out," "Dragon's Pearl," and "The Cage."
In Social Studies we are ending Chapter 2 Section 2 with a quiz sometime next week. We will move on quickly to Chapter 2 Section 3.
In Math class we are working with decimals. Yesterday we started dividig decimals.
In Writing class we are starting our Preposition unit. We will be having a spelling test today.
Reminder that there is an agenda check EVERY FRIDAY. If you are missing 3 signatures (parent) then you will receive a referral with a consequence. If you are missing 10 signatures anytime during the trimester then you will receive a referral with a detention. We started a new trimester last week so this gives everyone a fresh start. If you need a new agenda book then please bring in $5.00 and get a new one from the main office.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Its December!!!
We have just started the month of December and a brand new trimester!!
Reports cards for the 1st trimester will be coming home on Thursday, December 4, 2008.
The holiday shop is open this week for students to do their shopping for their family members and/or friends. Please do not forget your money on the day that your class is scheduled to go. All 7th grade classes will be going on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 during their reading time. It will end on Friday, December 5, 2008. Anyone wishing to volunteer please contact PTO member Melissa Yoder.
Tomorrow is a Chapter 2 Section 1 quiz in Social Studies. Please make sure you are studying for it!!!
In Reading we just took a quiz on "The Cage." We will be moving on to a new story soon.
In Math, we are beginning to work with decimals. Right now we are working on adding and subtracting decimals. The important tip for this is that you line up the decimals. Use zeroes to fill in any empty spaces. After the decimals are lined up, you add or subtract like normal. As for the answer, you just drop your straight down.
Our new electives are starting today! If you do not remember what you have-please see me or any other teacher.
Have a great week!!
Reports cards for the 1st trimester will be coming home on Thursday, December 4, 2008.
The holiday shop is open this week for students to do their shopping for their family members and/or friends. Please do not forget your money on the day that your class is scheduled to go. All 7th grade classes will be going on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 during their reading time. It will end on Friday, December 5, 2008. Anyone wishing to volunteer please contact PTO member Melissa Yoder.
Tomorrow is a Chapter 2 Section 1 quiz in Social Studies. Please make sure you are studying for it!!!
In Reading we just took a quiz on "The Cage." We will be moving on to a new story soon.
In Math, we are beginning to work with decimals. Right now we are working on adding and subtracting decimals. The important tip for this is that you line up the decimals. Use zeroes to fill in any empty spaces. After the decimals are lined up, you add or subtract like normal. As for the answer, you just drop your straight down.
Our new electives are starting today! If you do not remember what you have-please see me or any other teacher.
Have a great week!!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thanksgiving
Today is our Community Service Day!!!
We will be off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We will return to school on Monday, December 1, 2008.
We will also be coming back to a new trimester- a fresh new start. We will have new electives as well.
Next week-starting Monday, December 1st will be the holiday shop. Most items will be $1.00-$5.00 with items being as low as $.25 and as high as $9.00. Forms were sent home with each student as well as a money envelope. This is a great time to let the kids to their own shopping and surprise their parents. Its always exciting to see what the kids will pick out!
One year, my son bought my husband candy and a car. He later told me that he knew Daddy would let him play with it.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Don't eat too much and remember to be thankful for all that you have!
We will be off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We will return to school on Monday, December 1, 2008.
We will also be coming back to a new trimester- a fresh new start. We will have new electives as well.
Next week-starting Monday, December 1st will be the holiday shop. Most items will be $1.00-$5.00 with items being as low as $.25 and as high as $9.00. Forms were sent home with each student as well as a money envelope. This is a great time to let the kids to their own shopping and surprise their parents. Its always exciting to see what the kids will pick out!
One year, my son bought my husband candy and a car. He later told me that he knew Daddy would let him play with it.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Don't eat too much and remember to be thankful for all that you have!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Community Service Day
Community Service Day is Tuesday, November 24, 2008. The seventh graders are traveling to and cleaning the Kent County Parks and Recreation grounds on White Oak Road in Dover. We will leave at 10am and return by 2pm. We will have a picnic lunch so make sure you pack your lunch or order one from the cafeteria prior to Tuesday. They will be receiving plastic gloves and trash bags. This will help the students give back to their communities and understand the importance to doing something good for someone. After we return, we will participate in a school wide gathering.
Friday, November 21, 2008 is a Jeans Day! Wear your jeans with a school appropriate shirt. You do not have to wear your school uniform shirt. The cost to wear jeans is $3.00.
REMINDER:::: TOMORRROW IS YOUR WRITING FINAL TEST!!!!!
Friday, November 21, 2008 is a Jeans Day! Wear your jeans with a school appropriate shirt. You do not have to wear your school uniform shirt. The cost to wear jeans is $3.00.
REMINDER:::: TOMORRROW IS YOUR WRITING FINAL TEST!!!!!
Update
In Reading we finished our theme banners today. Please make sure you got yours turned in. Each person in the group had to write a separate paper with your proof, connections, and quotes from the story.
In Social Studies we are just finishing Chapter 2 Section 1. We will be playing a review game before taking the quiz. Please make sure you are studying our guided review worksheet.
In Writing you should have your final draft turned in for your short story. This is a major part of your grade! If you got an extension from me, your extension ends today so I should have your final draft in my possession.
YOU HAVE A FINAL TEST IN WRITING TOMORROW!!!! STUDY STUDY!!! There is a study group staying after school today from 3:45-4:45pm.
In Math we are still working with fractions! Study the process of multiplying, dividing, subtracting, adding, and converting to improper and mixed numbers.
In Social Studies we are just finishing Chapter 2 Section 1. We will be playing a review game before taking the quiz. Please make sure you are studying our guided review worksheet.
In Writing you should have your final draft turned in for your short story. This is a major part of your grade! If you got an extension from me, your extension ends today so I should have your final draft in my possession.
YOU HAVE A FINAL TEST IN WRITING TOMORROW!!!! STUDY STUDY!!! There is a study group staying after school today from 3:45-4:45pm.
In Math we are still working with fractions! Study the process of multiplying, dividing, subtracting, adding, and converting to improper and mixed numbers.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Reading and Writing
Writing
Spelling Words: Test November 19, 2008
Does Their Write Effect
Dose They're Right Wear
Accept There Principle Ware
Except It's Principal Where
Their Its Affect
Reading:
Theme Strip Project
You and your group members will create a theme banner for one of the past three short stories we've read in class (not "The Cage"). Your banner must include the following:
1. A theme statement: this is the specific message about some part of human nature that you believe the author was writing about in the story. This will be the front of your banner-write BIG and BOLD. Be neat and creative.
2. Two DIRECT quotes (use EXACT words) from the story that prove your statement. This will be written on the back of your banner.
3. Connections-each person in the group must write 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining how theme statement connects to his/her life. This should be written on the back of the banner, along with the two quotes.
4. Write all group members names on the back of the banner.
Spelling Words: Test November 19, 2008
Does Their Write Effect
Dose They're Right Wear
Accept There Principle Ware
Except It's Principal Where
Their Its Affect
Reading:
Theme Strip Project
You and your group members will create a theme banner for one of the past three short stories we've read in class (not "The Cage"). Your banner must include the following:
1. A theme statement: this is the specific message about some part of human nature that you believe the author was writing about in the story. This will be the front of your banner-write BIG and BOLD. Be neat and creative.
2. Two DIRECT quotes (use EXACT words) from the story that prove your statement. This will be written on the back of your banner.
3. Connections-each person in the group must write 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining how theme statement connects to his/her life. This should be written on the back of the banner, along with the two quotes.
4. Write all group members names on the back of the banner.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Final Draft
I sure do hope that everyone had a great long weekend! I know that I did.
For those of you who have not turned in your final draft, you need to do that. It was due on Friday so get it in ASAP.
Today is the Ch. 1 Social Studies test. Hopefully we all studied! We reviewed for a while so you should do pretty well on it!
Please return the Reading parent signature slips by Thursday, November 13, 2008.
For those of you who have not turned in your final draft, you need to do that. It was due on Friday so get it in ASAP.
Today is the Ch. 1 Social Studies test. Hopefully we all studied! We reviewed for a while so you should do pretty well on it!
Please return the Reading parent signature slips by Thursday, November 13, 2008.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
November is here!
Hope everyone enjoyed having off on Election Day yesterday! We have a new president of the United States-Barack Obama.
Here are some reminders for 7th grade!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 there is a Science test.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 is a Social Studies test on Chapter 1
No School on Monday, November 10, 2008
No School on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
WRITING- FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
** If I graded your rough draft, you are also able to hand in a 2nd rough draft to earn some more points.
The marking period is nearing so make sure you are keeping up on your assignments!
Here are some reminders for 7th grade!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 there is a Science test.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 is a Social Studies test on Chapter 1
No School on Monday, November 10, 2008
No School on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
WRITING- FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
** If I graded your rough draft, you are also able to hand in a 2nd rough draft to earn some more points.
The marking period is nearing so make sure you are keeping up on your assignments!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!!
Happy Halloween to everyone!! Today the Halloween festivities begin at 2pm. The lower school parade is at 2pm with their parties following. The upper school has the OCTOBER Gathering at 2pm. You may attend if you have not had any write ups, detentions, and referrals. Make sure you eat the barbeque wings so that they keep ordering them :-) They are my favorite.
Monday, November 3, 2008 is PICTURE DAY! IMPORTANT:: Picture Day is only ONE day this year so make sure you are here and make sure you bring your money on Monday!!!!! There are extra order forms in the main office.
Next Tuesday, November 4, 2008.. there is NO SCHOOL!!! YAY! We are off for election day!
Next Wednesday, November 5, 2008 there will be a science unit test. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK HOME TO STUDY!!
Next Thursday or Friday will be the Chapter 1 Test in Social Studies. Make sure you study for this as well. You can use your chapter 1 study guides, quizzes, and the chapter 1 review!
I will not be at school on Friday, November 7, 2008.
Monday and Tuesday, November 10 & 11 , 2008 is no school for students!!! Bigger YAY! Monday is parent teacher conference day and Tuesday is Veterns Day!
PLEASE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!!
Monday, November 3, 2008 is PICTURE DAY! IMPORTANT:: Picture Day is only ONE day this year so make sure you are here and make sure you bring your money on Monday!!!!! There are extra order forms in the main office.
Next Tuesday, November 4, 2008.. there is NO SCHOOL!!! YAY! We are off for election day!
Next Wednesday, November 5, 2008 there will be a science unit test. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK HOME TO STUDY!!
Next Thursday or Friday will be the Chapter 1 Test in Social Studies. Make sure you study for this as well. You can use your chapter 1 study guides, quizzes, and the chapter 1 review!
I will not be at school on Friday, November 7, 2008.
Monday and Tuesday, November 10 & 11 , 2008 is no school for students!!! Bigger YAY! Monday is parent teacher conference day and Tuesday is Veterns Day!
PLEASE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
This week in 7th grade!
The book fair is at Providence Creek Academy this week. The last day will be Friday, October 31, 2008. Be sure to bring your money so you can go shopping!
We are having a pep rally on Thursday, October 30, 2008. It is also a Jeans day. Wear a purple or white shirt with your jeans! The cost is $3.00 for students.
The Halloween parade is on Friday at 2pm for the lower school. Following the parade, the festivities will begin in the classrooms. The upper school will be having a gathering at that time.
In Social Studies we are preparing for our Chapter 1 test. Make sure you are studying!!!
The final draft of your writing piece is due on November 7, 2008. This is a very important date!!!
We are reading "The Cage" in reading.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Thanks!
We are having a pep rally on Thursday, October 30, 2008. It is also a Jeans day. Wear a purple or white shirt with your jeans! The cost is $3.00 for students.
The Halloween parade is on Friday at 2pm for the lower school. Following the parade, the festivities will begin in the classrooms. The upper school will be having a gathering at that time.
In Social Studies we are preparing for our Chapter 1 test. Make sure you are studying!!!
The final draft of your writing piece is due on November 7, 2008. This is a very important date!!!
We are reading "The Cage" in reading.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Thanks!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Rough Drafts are due!!
If you did not get your rough draft completed, make sure you are doing that tonight for homework. It will be collected this week. It needs to be at least 750 words. You do not want to fall behind because it will only cause you to have more work and get a lower grade.
Reminder that this week is DSTP for 4th and 6th grade so we need to be respectful when we are in the hallways.
On Thursday, reading vocabulary is due. It is from the story "The Cage" in your Bridges to Literature book.
Keep practicing your multiplication!!!
Another reminder: Agenda books must be signed by your parents on a daily basis. They will be checked EVERY FRIDAY!! 3 missing signatures=1 referral.. not worth it so make sure you get your signatures!!
Have a great night!
Reminder that this week is DSTP for 4th and 6th grade so we need to be respectful when we are in the hallways.
On Thursday, reading vocabulary is due. It is from the story "The Cage" in your Bridges to Literature book.
Keep practicing your multiplication!!!
Another reminder: Agenda books must be signed by your parents on a daily basis. They will be checked EVERY FRIDAY!! 3 missing signatures=1 referral.. not worth it so make sure you get your signatures!!
Have a great night!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Homework for the weekend!
In Reading the students have to complete a slot diagram with notecards we completed in class. They have a large, orange piece of construction paper to complete this on. There are 4 cards titled Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, and Falling Action & Resolution.
Dragon's Pearl vocabulary
Drought- time of little or no rain
Scorched- burned on the surface
Craved-needed very badly
Flourished- grew very well; past tense of flourish
Pierced- touched deeply; pase tense of pierce.
For writing, we are supposed to be working on the rough draft. It is due on Monday, October 20, 2008. For those of you who are behind, please make sure that your ideas are complete, your task #2 worksheet is complete, and your rough draft is complete. You are given a week or more in between each task so that is plenty of time to keep up. If you do not complete something on time, you only add more work to your workload.
ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY!
Assessments on multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting fractions is also on Monday! Bring in the spiral bound notecards on Monday.. they will be a HUGE help to you.
In Social Studies we are on Chapter 1 Section 4.
There is a Halloween dance tonight from 6pm-9pm. The cost is $5.00 but if you bring a chaperone it is only $4.00.
DSTP for 4th and 6th grade is next week. Please be respectful when in the hallways.
Have a great weekend!
Dragon's Pearl vocabulary
Drought- time of little or no rain
Scorched- burned on the surface
Craved-needed very badly
Flourished- grew very well; past tense of flourish
Pierced- touched deeply; pase tense of pierce.
For writing, we are supposed to be working on the rough draft. It is due on Monday, October 20, 2008. For those of you who are behind, please make sure that your ideas are complete, your task #2 worksheet is complete, and your rough draft is complete. You are given a week or more in between each task so that is plenty of time to keep up. If you do not complete something on time, you only add more work to your workload.
ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY!
Assessments on multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting fractions is also on Monday! Bring in the spiral bound notecards on Monday.. they will be a HUGE help to you.
In Social Studies we are on Chapter 1 Section 4.
There is a Halloween dance tonight from 6pm-9pm. The cost is $5.00 but if you bring a chaperone it is only $4.00.
DSTP for 4th and 6th grade is next week. Please be respectful when in the hallways.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Social Studies Quiz Tomorrow
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the Chapter 1 Section 3 quiz in Social Studies. For those of you who are taking the Ch 1 Sec 2 quiz to improve your last quiz grade, that will also be tomorrow. Be prepared for both quizzes!
Today task #2 is due for Writing. Friday, October 17, 2008 is when task #3 (rough draft) is due.
3. Rough Draft - Your rough draft may be handwritten or typed. If handwritten, skip every other line; if typed, be sure to double-space. Your draft should be roughly 750 words, no larger than 1,500 words. After your rough draft, you will meet with your writing group again. Exchange stories for revision and editing suggestions by using a revision checklist. You will submit the revision checklists for your story given from your group members, along with one of your own, with your rough draft. Student-teacher conferences will be held at this time.
Make sure that if you are signed up for tutoring that you are attending on the day that you were scheduled!
Today task #2 is due for Writing. Friday, October 17, 2008 is when task #3 (rough draft) is due.
3. Rough Draft - Your rough draft may be handwritten or typed. If handwritten, skip every other line; if typed, be sure to double-space. Your draft should be roughly 750 words, no larger than 1,500 words. After your rough draft, you will meet with your writing group again. Exchange stories for revision and editing suggestions by using a revision checklist. You will submit the revision checklists for your story given from your group members, along with one of your own, with your rough draft. Student-teacher conferences will be held at this time.
Make sure that if you are signed up for tutoring that you are attending on the day that you were scheduled!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
No School tomorrow
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, October, 10, 2008 is an inservice day for teachers so students do not have school.
In Writing we are rewriting our 5 ideas to make them more detailed. We are beginning Task 2 on Conflict, Character List/Descriptions, Setting Description and Plot Outline. The students have a worksheet that they will use to complete this.
In Social Studies we are playing baseball review for Chapter 1 Section 3. There will be a quiz next week on this section.
In Math we have the multiplying and dividing fractions quiz. We will be moving on next week!
In Reading we are reading "Dragon's Pearl." Make sure you are studying those vocabulary words!
Your fundraisers are due Monday!! Make sure you bring them to turn them in.
I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend! Think about me when you are sleeping in tomorrow :-)
In Writing we are rewriting our 5 ideas to make them more detailed. We are beginning Task 2 on Conflict, Character List/Descriptions, Setting Description and Plot Outline. The students have a worksheet that they will use to complete this.
In Social Studies we are playing baseball review for Chapter 1 Section 3. There will be a quiz next week on this section.
In Math we have the multiplying and dividing fractions quiz. We will be moving on next week!
In Reading we are reading "Dragon's Pearl." Make sure you are studying those vocabulary words!
Your fundraisers are due Monday!! Make sure you bring them to turn them in.
I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend! Think about me when you are sleeping in tomorrow :-)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Writing, Reading, Social Studies, and Math updates!
In Writing, the plot outline, conflict, setting, and character list is due Thursday, October 9, 2008.
Plot outline, conflict, setting, and character list – Every good story revolves around a conflict. Your story is only as good as the conflict you’ve created. First, decide what the conflict will be and classify it (what vs. what?). Then, describe the various settings in the story, listing them by category. Next, create a plot outline, detailing the list of events as it advances the conflict. For each part of the plot outline, write at least one sentence to explain the event(s). Finally, write a list of your characters, organizing them into “major” and “minor” characters. For your major characters, write a two-paragraph description of each, including physical traits, personality traits, family/friends, failures, and accomplishments. All of the above is due in class on Oct. 10. You may meet with your group again, allowing your group to ask questions and help you to add details.
Friday, October 10, 2008 is a teacher inservice day.. the students do not have school! Exciting huh?!?! Think of me when you are sleeping in :-)
October 27-31 the bookfair will be at Providence Creek Academy!! Books are so fun!
Tuesday there is a Reading Quiz for "The Day the Sun Came Out." There is also a writing quiz on Tuesday for complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, verbs, and verb phrases!
Important things to remember for the reading quiz:
- vocabulary
-about making inferences
- questions that we did about the story
- the characters and setting
Important things to remember for the writing quiz:
- simple subject is the noun-person, place, thing or idea
- simple predicate is the verb
- know your helping verbs (I hope everyone copied the chart out of the book)
-when looking for the verb (ask yourself what is being done by the subject or the state of being)
- when looking for the verb phrases- look for a helping verb (it may not be right next to the word)
- only include the helping verb/s and the main verb when identifying the verb phrase-NO OTHER WORDS! Think about the activities we did on this last week!
For the first Social Studies class, you guys will have your quiz on Monday!
Ms. Decker's math class- quiz Tuesday on multiplying and dividing fractions!
- When you multiply fractions you multiply straight across and then simply!
- When you divide fractions you flip the second fraction (reciprocal) and then multiply straight across.
Make sure you simplify ALL of your answers EVERYTIME you do a fraction problem!
For my advisement group-BRING YOUR FOLDER AND COMPLETED GOAL SHEET TO CLASS!
Plot outline, conflict, setting, and character list – Every good story revolves around a conflict. Your story is only as good as the conflict you’ve created. First, decide what the conflict will be and classify it (what vs. what?). Then, describe the various settings in the story, listing them by category. Next, create a plot outline, detailing the list of events as it advances the conflict. For each part of the plot outline, write at least one sentence to explain the event(s). Finally, write a list of your characters, organizing them into “major” and “minor” characters. For your major characters, write a two-paragraph description of each, including physical traits, personality traits, family/friends, failures, and accomplishments. All of the above is due in class on Oct. 10. You may meet with your group again, allowing your group to ask questions and help you to add details.
Friday, October 10, 2008 is a teacher inservice day.. the students do not have school! Exciting huh?!?! Think of me when you are sleeping in :-)
October 27-31 the bookfair will be at Providence Creek Academy!! Books are so fun!
Tuesday there is a Reading Quiz for "The Day the Sun Came Out." There is also a writing quiz on Tuesday for complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate, verbs, and verb phrases!
Important things to remember for the reading quiz:
- vocabulary
-about making inferences
- questions that we did about the story
- the characters and setting
Important things to remember for the writing quiz:
- simple subject is the noun-person, place, thing or idea
- simple predicate is the verb
- know your helping verbs (I hope everyone copied the chart out of the book)
-when looking for the verb (ask yourself what is being done by the subject or the state of being)
- when looking for the verb phrases- look for a helping verb (it may not be right next to the word)
- only include the helping verb/s and the main verb when identifying the verb phrase-NO OTHER WORDS! Think about the activities we did on this last week!
For the first Social Studies class, you guys will have your quiz on Monday!
Ms. Decker's math class- quiz Tuesday on multiplying and dividing fractions!
- When you multiply fractions you multiply straight across and then simply!
- When you divide fractions you flip the second fraction (reciprocal) and then multiply straight across.
Make sure you simplify ALL of your answers EVERYTIME you do a fraction problem!
For my advisement group-BRING YOUR FOLDER AND COMPLETED GOAL SHEET TO CLASS!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tomorrow
Tomorrow has a lot going on to be prepared for!
Science vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Social Studies quiz on Chapter 2 Sec 1.
Prewriting ideas are due tomorrow as well. This is the first step in the big writing assignment for this month!
Reading quiz is TUESDAY on "The Day the Sun Came Out"
Science vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Social Studies quiz on Chapter 2 Sec 1.
Prewriting ideas are due tomorrow as well. This is the first step in the big writing assignment for this month!
Reading quiz is TUESDAY on "The Day the Sun Came Out"
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Here's what to study for
Here is what is going on in 7th grade!
In 7a Reading: You need to be reviewing "The Day the Sun Came Out." You will be having a quiz probably Friday or Monday on the story, making inferences, and vocabulary.
Homework tonight: -Vocabulary cards for Dragons Pearl
-Making Inteferences worksheet-Skillbuilder page T34
-List of Major and Minor characters from the story
In 7B and 7C Social Studies: Make sure you are reviewing your review sheet and chapter for the Chapter 1 Section 2 quiz that is on Friday! Be prepared!
In Writing: The prewriting portion of the writing piece for October is due Friday, October 3, 2008. We have had time to complete it in class, so if you didnt finish it then finish it at home. Please also be reviewing Verb Phrases as many students are having difficulty locating the main verb and any helping verbs in sentences.
In Science: you have a quiz coming up on Friday, October 3, 2008. The quiz is on vocabulary. Some of the vocabulary you have already seen on your last test. Here are the words
dormant
dead
organism
living
non-living
embryo
cotlyedon
seed coat
monocot
dicot
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!
In 7A math we are reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions. There will be a quiz early next week on this so make sure you know it. For multiplying fractions, you multiply straight across and then simplify the answer. For dividing fractions, you flip the second fraction and then multiply straight across. Dont forge to simplify all of your answers!
So here is what you are studying: Reading- "The Day the Sun Came Out"
Social Studies- Chapter 1 Section 2
Writing-Verb Phrases
Science-vocabulary
Math- multiplying and dividing fractions
School Store is every Wednesday (lower school) and Friday (upper school). Be sure to bring your money (we take it all even pennies)!
Book donations are still going on. For every 10 books, you get an item for free from the school store. The books are available for purchase for $1.00.
Lost and Found: Anything left in the lost and found past Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3:20pm will be donated or thrown away. The Lost and Found has become a VERY LARGE eye sore in the middle school. Please be respectful to our school, our teachers, and our peers by cleaning up after yourself.
The gathering was great fun yesterday. There will be one every month for students who do not have any referrals (even level one) for that month. I hope to see everyone there this month!
LEAP programs are starting next week!
OM tryouts will be on October 7, 2008 in Mrs. Smith's room at 3:45pm. Please have your ride here by 5:00pm.
The cross country meet for today was cancelled and rescheduled for October 22, 2008.
Have a fabulous evening!
Please email me with any questions or concerns!
In 7a Reading: You need to be reviewing "The Day the Sun Came Out." You will be having a quiz probably Friday or Monday on the story, making inferences, and vocabulary.
Homework tonight: -Vocabulary cards for Dragons Pearl
-Making Inteferences worksheet-Skillbuilder page T34
-List of Major and Minor characters from the story
In 7B and 7C Social Studies: Make sure you are reviewing your review sheet and chapter for the Chapter 1 Section 2 quiz that is on Friday! Be prepared!
In Writing: The prewriting portion of the writing piece for October is due Friday, October 3, 2008. We have had time to complete it in class, so if you didnt finish it then finish it at home. Please also be reviewing Verb Phrases as many students are having difficulty locating the main verb and any helping verbs in sentences.
In Science: you have a quiz coming up on Friday, October 3, 2008. The quiz is on vocabulary. Some of the vocabulary you have already seen on your last test. Here are the words
dormant
dead
organism
living
non-living
embryo
cotlyedon
seed coat
monocot
dicot
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!
In 7A math we are reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions. There will be a quiz early next week on this so make sure you know it. For multiplying fractions, you multiply straight across and then simplify the answer. For dividing fractions, you flip the second fraction and then multiply straight across. Dont forge to simplify all of your answers!
So here is what you are studying: Reading- "The Day the Sun Came Out"
Social Studies- Chapter 1 Section 2
Writing-Verb Phrases
Science-vocabulary
Math- multiplying and dividing fractions
School Store is every Wednesday (lower school) and Friday (upper school). Be sure to bring your money (we take it all even pennies)!
Book donations are still going on. For every 10 books, you get an item for free from the school store. The books are available for purchase for $1.00.
Lost and Found: Anything left in the lost and found past Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3:20pm will be donated or thrown away. The Lost and Found has become a VERY LARGE eye sore in the middle school. Please be respectful to our school, our teachers, and our peers by cleaning up after yourself.
The gathering was great fun yesterday. There will be one every month for students who do not have any referrals (even level one) for that month. I hope to see everyone there this month!
LEAP programs are starting next week!
OM tryouts will be on October 7, 2008 in Mrs. Smith's room at 3:45pm. Please have your ride here by 5:00pm.
The cross country meet for today was cancelled and rescheduled for October 22, 2008.
Have a fabulous evening!
Please email me with any questions or concerns!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Writing Assignment
Tomorrow is Jeans Day!! The cost is 3.00 for students! If you wear jeans, wear a school appropriate shirt.
On to the writing piece for the 1st trimester:
You will write a creative, fictional story. Your genre must be realistic fiction; therefore, your story must be set in present day and your events should be believable. Other than that, the story is up to you. You will, however, be assigned to a writing "group", other students who will help you think of ideas, in addition to revising and editing your work. You, in return, will help your group members in the same way. You will be required to complete certain tasks by a particular deadline in order to receive points toward your project grade.
I am going to be posting one part at a time.
Brainstorm/Prewrite is due Friday, October 3, 2008.
You must write on a piece of paper five ideas for a short story and bring it to class on October 3. You may use your writing journal as inspiration, but you are not required to do so. Your ideas must be numbered and at least 4 sentences in length. On Oct 3, you will meet with your group to discuss your ideas and to brainstorm new ideas. At the end of the class period, you will have narrowed your ideas to the one you will write. You will turn in all your written ideas, circling the idea which you intend to write.
Have a wonderful evening!
On to the writing piece for the 1st trimester:
You will write a creative, fictional story. Your genre must be realistic fiction; therefore, your story must be set in present day and your events should be believable. Other than that, the story is up to you. You will, however, be assigned to a writing "group", other students who will help you think of ideas, in addition to revising and editing your work. You, in return, will help your group members in the same way. You will be required to complete certain tasks by a particular deadline in order to receive points toward your project grade.
I am going to be posting one part at a time.
Brainstorm/Prewrite is due Friday, October 3, 2008.
You must write on a piece of paper five ideas for a short story and bring it to class on October 3. You may use your writing journal as inspiration, but you are not required to do so. Your ideas must be numbered and at least 4 sentences in length. On Oct 3, you will meet with your group to discuss your ideas and to brainstorm new ideas. At the end of the class period, you will have narrowed your ideas to the one you will write. You will turn in all your written ideas, circling the idea which you intend to write.
Have a wonderful evening!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Writing Process
In writing, we are going to beginning a large writing piece soon. Today we reviewed and took notes on the writing process.
Prewriting=thinking
Drafting=writing
Revising=fixing ideas and details
Editing=fixing mechanics
Publish=final copy and turning it in
You need to make sure you have all components of the writing process completed before you turn in any writing assignment.
Helpful tips: Read your writing piece backwords. Start at the end and work up. This will help you pick up on misspelled words and other errors. You should also not write the same way that you talk. We do not speak with correct grammar, but you need to have correct grammar in your writing.
Prewriting=thinking
Drafting=writing
Revising=fixing ideas and details
Editing=fixing mechanics
Publish=final copy and turning it in
You need to make sure you have all components of the writing process completed before you turn in any writing assignment.
Helpful tips: Read your writing piece backwords. Start at the end and work up. This will help you pick up on misspelled words and other errors. You should also not write the same way that you talk. We do not speak with correct grammar, but you need to have correct grammar in your writing.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Health Homework
We began the Human Body Systems today in Health with notes. We briefly touched on 5 of the 11 systems-cardiovascular system, skeletal system, nervous system, respiratory system, and digestive system.
For homework (Due Thursday, September 25, 2008) is a fill in the blank worksheet about the human body systems. Students have a word bank at the top and have to read through the passage filling in the blanks with the correct word.
For homework (Due Thursday, September 25, 2008) is a fill in the blank worksheet about the human body systems. Students have a word bank at the top and have to read through the passage filling in the blanks with the correct word.
Reading Quiz Tomorrow
There is a reading quiz tomorrow Wednesday, September 24, 2008 for the story Baseball Saved Us.
The students will need to know:
The students will need to know:
- Vocabulary- know how to spell the words and their meanings.
- Details from Baseball Saved Us
- Definition of Setting-know how to find
- Definition of Predict-know how to perform
Vocabulary Words
- barracks- houses built for military purposes
- bleachers-outdoor stands or benches for watching games
- glinting-sparkling
Study, Study, Study!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
This Week
The Open House is Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. It is a great time to come and meet all of your child's teachers for the 2008-2009 school year. You will also get a chance to see some of the work that your child has done so far this year. The PTO meeting is immediately following at 7:00pm. I encourage all parents to attend and be involved in our PTO!
The school store will be open and available during the open house as well.
Tomorrow the 7th grade has a test in Science on living and nonliving organisms. Be sure to study and start your science grade out great!
Friday, September 26, 2008 is a jeans day. The cost is $3.00 for students. They may wear jeans and a school appropriate shirt.
We are working on subject and predicate in Writing. Study your verbs!
For Reading, students have to complete vocab for The Day The Sun Came Out and we will begin reading that story soon.
In Social Studies, we are still on Chapter One. We have been watching a video on Islam and will read Section 2 this week and have a quiz either the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
In Math, we are adding and subtracting fractions. Be sure to work with your multiplication facts daily so it is easier to memorize them! We will be learning to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers next. One important thing to remember when adding and subtracting numbers is that you need a common denominator. Tonights homework was to finish page 30 1-16. We have been working on this page for 2 class periods now.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns!
Have a wonderful week!
The school store will be open and available during the open house as well.
Tomorrow the 7th grade has a test in Science on living and nonliving organisms. Be sure to study and start your science grade out great!
Friday, September 26, 2008 is a jeans day. The cost is $3.00 for students. They may wear jeans and a school appropriate shirt.
We are working on subject and predicate in Writing. Study your verbs!
For Reading, students have to complete vocab for The Day The Sun Came Out and we will begin reading that story soon.
In Social Studies, we are still on Chapter One. We have been watching a video on Islam and will read Section 2 this week and have a quiz either the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
In Math, we are adding and subtracting fractions. Be sure to work with your multiplication facts daily so it is easier to memorize them! We will be learning to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers next. One important thing to remember when adding and subtracting numbers is that you need a common denominator. Tonights homework was to finish page 30 1-16. We have been working on this page for 2 class periods now.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns!
Have a wonderful week!
Book Donations
The Student Council sent home a flyer about book donations last week. We are looking for donations of books with the reading levels of kindergarten through eighth grade. The school store will sell these books from $.50 to $1.00 to students at PCA. This allows all students to have the availablity to build their home library. With the economic situation around society today, it is difficult for some families to allow students to visit bookstores and purchase books. The average book is $4.00-$5.00. This is going to give students the opportunities to have those books at home. Having books at home will help students in their reading abilities as well as the desire to read.
For every 10 books that you bring in, you will receive one free item ($1.00) from the school store. How cool is that?
Please bring all of your donations to the main office where there is a box for book donations! Thank you so much for all of your help in helping the students of PCA!
For every 10 books that you bring in, you will receive one free item ($1.00) from the school store. How cool is that?
Please bring all of your donations to the main office where there is a box for book donations! Thank you so much for all of your help in helping the students of PCA!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Writing Quiz
Don't forget that there is a Writing quiz on Monday. It will be on the Parts of Speech that we learned in class. We made a chart, created a song, and played a Bingo game on the parts of speech. Be sure to study and make sure you know each one. You will need to know the name, definition, and a few examples!
The parts of speech are Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Interjection, Conjunction, Article, and Pronouns. Study your chart.
Also, make sure your Social Studies project got turned in. It was due on Friday. You loose citizenship points each day that it is late. After 3 days, the citizenship grade will be a 0. It is important to start the year off great and get things turned in when they are due!
I hope everyone has a great week!!
The parts of speech are Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Interjection, Conjunction, Article, and Pronouns. Study your chart.
Also, make sure your Social Studies project got turned in. It was due on Friday. You loose citizenship points each day that it is late. After 3 days, the citizenship grade will be a 0. It is important to start the year off great and get things turned in when they are due!
I hope everyone has a great week!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
SCHOOL STORE
The Providence Creek Academy Student Council school store is officially open for business now! It feature much of your basic school supplies that students will need throughout the year. You can purchase pencils, mechanical pencils, spiral notebooks, loose leaf paper, folders (plastic and paper), hole punches that fit in the 3 ring binder, glue sticks and much more! All of the school supplies are $1.00 and under. We also have Providence Creek Academy water bottles and magnets for sale. Come check us out!
We will be at the Open House on September 24, 2008..
The school store is also accepting donations of school related items that can benefit the students. Please let me know if you have anything to donate. One thing I would like to be able to offer the students is books for $1.00 and under. If you have any old childrens books that we could offer, please let me know. Books can be expensive and this would be a nice way to allow children to have affordable books to read.
Thank you for everything you do!
We will be at the Open House on September 24, 2008..
The school store is also accepting donations of school related items that can benefit the students. Please let me know if you have anything to donate. One thing I would like to be able to offer the students is books for $1.00 and under. If you have any old childrens books that we could offer, please let me know. Books can be expensive and this would be a nice way to allow children to have affordable books to read.
Thank you for everything you do!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
ITS SEPTEMBER!
We are into September and in full swing here at Providence Creek Academy! If you have not already purchased your school supplies, you need to do that by Monday. We spent the first week of school working on beginning of the year activities including the rules, procedures, discipline, intervention, etc. The students were had a say about the rules and the consequences. It was an enjoyable experience for the students. The rules are universal around the middle school:
Respect Yourself, Respect the Teacher, Respect Others, and the Learning Environment.
The students created a list of consequences. Once they have earned the consequence level, they will choose which consequence they would like to fulfill.
Fall sports are underway as well! Congrats to all of our fall 2009 athletes! You can check out the sports schedules on www.providencecreekacademy.org and come out to cheer on your Saints!
Student Council will begin today during Elective time. Bring all of your great ideas and thoughts to help better your school and the education of your peers! We will also be getting the school store up and running very soon. There will not be any food sold this year. The school store will sell school supplies and hopefully some Providence Creek Academy items. The days and times will be announced soon!
If you have not had a chance to explore our new grading policy, please look into that. It has drastically changed to help your children become better students and be more successful in school. One change is that there are no longer marking periods, we have changed to trimesters. Your child will bring home 3 report cards this year rather than four. We have also add a citizenship grade which the students will be graded on participation, respect, following directions, responsibility. This grade will accompany the academic grade and be just as important. Students will be able to attend gatherings with a 1.7 or higher citizenship grade. The academic grades have been broken down into more specific learning targets so that you are able to see what your child might be excelling in or struggling with.
The discipline policy has changed as well. There are no more demerits. All level offenses (1, 2, 3) will be recorded on a discipline referral and input into the eschool system. This is for tracking and intervention purposes. The consequences will depend on the level offense that the students has broken. There was a discipline paper that was sent home for parents to review, please sign and return that as soon as possible!
Emergency cards need to be turned in immediately as well. They are VERY important to have on hand for the students. If there should be an emergency, they need to have all of the medical information as well as contact information for the parents or family members. Please return those cards this week.
If anyone has any questions or concerns please send me an email at nlewis@pca.k12.de.us or call 302-653-6276.
I hope everyone has a good day and a great weekend!
Respect Yourself, Respect the Teacher, Respect Others, and the Learning Environment.
The students created a list of consequences. Once they have earned the consequence level, they will choose which consequence they would like to fulfill.
Fall sports are underway as well! Congrats to all of our fall 2009 athletes! You can check out the sports schedules on www.providencecreekacademy.org and come out to cheer on your Saints!
Student Council will begin today during Elective time. Bring all of your great ideas and thoughts to help better your school and the education of your peers! We will also be getting the school store up and running very soon. There will not be any food sold this year. The school store will sell school supplies and hopefully some Providence Creek Academy items. The days and times will be announced soon!
If you have not had a chance to explore our new grading policy, please look into that. It has drastically changed to help your children become better students and be more successful in school. One change is that there are no longer marking periods, we have changed to trimesters. Your child will bring home 3 report cards this year rather than four. We have also add a citizenship grade which the students will be graded on participation, respect, following directions, responsibility. This grade will accompany the academic grade and be just as important. Students will be able to attend gatherings with a 1.7 or higher citizenship grade. The academic grades have been broken down into more specific learning targets so that you are able to see what your child might be excelling in or struggling with.
The discipline policy has changed as well. There are no more demerits. All level offenses (1, 2, 3) will be recorded on a discipline referral and input into the eschool system. This is for tracking and intervention purposes. The consequences will depend on the level offense that the students has broken. There was a discipline paper that was sent home for parents to review, please sign and return that as soon as possible!
Emergency cards need to be turned in immediately as well. They are VERY important to have on hand for the students. If there should be an emergency, they need to have all of the medical information as well as contact information for the parents or family members. Please return those cards this week.
If anyone has any questions or concerns please send me an email at nlewis@pca.k12.de.us or call 302-653-6276.
I hope everyone has a good day and a great weekend!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Welcome Back!!! 2008-2009 school year
Well as summer comes to a close, we are returning back to school. The first day of school is Monday, August 25, 2008. The school day begins at 7:55am.
TONIGHT-- Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5pm is the Providence Creek Academy Meet & Greet where you can meet your new teachers before the school year starts. It begins at 5pm and ends at 7pm. Hope to see you all there!!
The seventh grade school supplies are:
2 – 1” Binders
1 – 2” Binder divided into 3 sections
4 Marble Composition Books
2 Pocket Folders
1 Folder or Divider with pockets for Binder
Pens, pencils, colored pencils, pencil case, highlighters and loose leaf paper (these will need to be replenished throughout the year)
Optional Items:
Scientific Calculator
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 Protractor
1 Three-hole punch that fits in a binder
3 Boxes of Tissues (classroom use)
2 Rolls of Paper Towels (classroom use)
Containers of wipes (classroom use)
2 Containers of Hand Sanitizer (classroom use)
An important thing to remember about this year is that you will need to carry all of your supplies in your backpack all day. The cubbies will only be used during class time to hold your backpack. Please only buy supplies that are needed at the time and keep all others at home until needed.
There is no school on Friday, August 29, 2008 and Monday, September 1, 2008 due to the Labor Day holiday.
Sports tryouts will begin on Wednesday, August 27,2008 so make sure you have your sports physical completed by that time. If you do not have your physical by this date, YOU WILL NOT be able to attend try outs. This is very important for your health and well being. You can find a copy of the sports physical form on the Providence Creek Academy website: http://www.providencecreekacademy.org/ and click on Parents Corner.. click on Sports Physical under the Nurse Imformation category.
If you have any questions throughout the year, please feel free to contact me via phone (302) 653-6276 ext. 129 or email nlewis@pca.k12.de.us.
I am looking forward to another great year at Providence Creek Academy!
TONIGHT-- Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5pm is the Providence Creek Academy Meet & Greet where you can meet your new teachers before the school year starts. It begins at 5pm and ends at 7pm. Hope to see you all there!!
The seventh grade school supplies are:
2 – 1” Binders
1 – 2” Binder divided into 3 sections
4 Marble Composition Books
2 Pocket Folders
1 Folder or Divider with pockets for Binder
Pens, pencils, colored pencils, pencil case, highlighters and loose leaf paper (these will need to be replenished throughout the year)
Optional Items:
Scientific Calculator
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 Protractor
1 Three-hole punch that fits in a binder
3 Boxes of Tissues (classroom use)
2 Rolls of Paper Towels (classroom use)
Containers of wipes (classroom use)
2 Containers of Hand Sanitizer (classroom use)
An important thing to remember about this year is that you will need to carry all of your supplies in your backpack all day. The cubbies will only be used during class time to hold your backpack. Please only buy supplies that are needed at the time and keep all others at home until needed.
There is no school on Friday, August 29, 2008 and Monday, September 1, 2008 due to the Labor Day holiday.
Sports tryouts will begin on Wednesday, August 27,2008 so make sure you have your sports physical completed by that time. If you do not have your physical by this date, YOU WILL NOT be able to attend try outs. This is very important for your health and well being. You can find a copy of the sports physical form on the Providence Creek Academy website: http://www.providencecreekacademy.org/ and click on Parents Corner.. click on Sports Physical under the Nurse Imformation category.
If you have any questions throughout the year, please feel free to contact me via phone (302) 653-6276 ext. 129 or email nlewis@pca.k12.de.us.
I am looking forward to another great year at Providence Creek Academy!
Friday, May 30, 2008
June 2008
Can you believe Sunday marks the start of June?! WOW! Just a couple of things to remember:
Today, May 30 is the last day of the marking period
Tuesday, June 3 is the 8th grade graduation
Friday, June 6 is Field Day
Monday, June 9 is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
One more week of school!
Today, May 30 is the last day of the marking period
Tuesday, June 3 is the 8th grade graduation
Friday, June 6 is Field Day
Monday, June 9 is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
One more week of school!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Important Dates
Here are some important dates to remember:
Thursday, May 22, 2008- Twin Day
Friday, May 23, 2008- Six Flags Field Trip
Monday, May 26, 2008- NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008- Ground Breaking Ceremony 10a-2p
Thursday, May 29, 2008- Middle School Gathering at 2pm (Water Fest)
Thursday, May 22, 2008- Twin Day
Friday, May 23, 2008- Six Flags Field Trip
Monday, May 26, 2008- NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008- Ground Breaking Ceremony 10a-2p
Thursday, May 29, 2008- Middle School Gathering at 2pm (Water Fest)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May 2008
WOW! Can you believe that the end of the year is near? It definitely went by rather quickly! It is time to start preparing to end your year in 7th grade. This week we will be completing the benchmark testing in Math and Reading. Make sure you take your time and check over your work. They will be scored, placed in your file, and used as determining factors for school decisions.
In Writing, be sure that you are working on your cursive writing packets! You also have your extra credit to do which is 10 points a piece. You can do 2 of the options and get 10 points added to your Reading grade and your Writing grade. How cool is that?
In Social Studies, we are at the half way mark in Chapter 5! Be sure to pay careful attention during the review games.. they will help you lots!
In Science, we have started the Watersheds kit. Keep your journal up to date since it will help you with your test! If you missed any notes, please ask a classmate.
In Health and PE, we are learning about the reproductive systems of males and females.
I hope everyone is enjoying this great weather!
Please call or email with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
In Writing, be sure that you are working on your cursive writing packets! You also have your extra credit to do which is 10 points a piece. You can do 2 of the options and get 10 points added to your Reading grade and your Writing grade. How cool is that?
In Social Studies, we are at the half way mark in Chapter 5! Be sure to pay careful attention during the review games.. they will help you lots!
In Science, we have started the Watersheds kit. Keep your journal up to date since it will help you with your test! If you missed any notes, please ask a classmate.
In Health and PE, we are learning about the reproductive systems of males and females.
I hope everyone is enjoying this great weather!
Please call or email with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
April 2008
Hello All!! We are into the 4th marking period now.. our last one! We have definitely had a good start to this marking period.
I want to say that I am proud of you all! The tests in Math were GREAT scores.. and the quiz in reading was also good!
In Writing, we are beginning to learn about personal narratives. We will soon be starting one!
In Reading, we are in a unit about fears. Tomorrow we will start reading "Trapped in Fear" in the Literature book. That will be followed by "Typhoid Mary". The last story will "Scaaary Jobs." This will end this unit. We are also reading "The Outsiders" as a class for a portion of every reading class. Everyone seems to be enjoying that.
In Math, we have completed one step equations and on to two step equations.
In Social Studies, we are going to be starting Chapter 5. The Stock Market Game is also still going strong. Keep selling and buying your stocks.. and checking your rankings.
In Science, we are on the kit that involves matter, mass, density, and volume.
In Health, we are finishing up the resolving conflicts.. and will be starting something new soon! Dont forget about your short stories that are due Tuesday, April 29.
In Physical Education, we are into our Fitness unit.
Dont forget to keep up on missing work. If students do not complete thier homework, they are required to write letters to their parents explaining the assignment and why they did not complete their work. You may request letters to be sent home at anytime, but I will be sending them all home with progress reports. Students were given a list of their missing work in Math today as well as reading and writing earlier in the week. They also know their current grades for those subjects.
I will be out of the building all of next week Monday, April 28-Friday, May 2. If you need anything, feel free to call the office, they will direct you to someone who can help you.
The GREAT graduation is on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Spring Fair. Make sure you are wrapping up your projects so they can be displayed at the Spring Fair. I hope everyone can make it!
The LEAP programs are also starting next week.. please get your forms and money turned in as soon as possible.
I want to say that I am proud of you all! The tests in Math were GREAT scores.. and the quiz in reading was also good!
In Writing, we are beginning to learn about personal narratives. We will soon be starting one!
In Reading, we are in a unit about fears. Tomorrow we will start reading "Trapped in Fear" in the Literature book. That will be followed by "Typhoid Mary". The last story will "Scaaary Jobs." This will end this unit. We are also reading "The Outsiders" as a class for a portion of every reading class. Everyone seems to be enjoying that.
In Math, we have completed one step equations and on to two step equations.
In Social Studies, we are going to be starting Chapter 5. The Stock Market Game is also still going strong. Keep selling and buying your stocks.. and checking your rankings.
In Science, we are on the kit that involves matter, mass, density, and volume.
In Health, we are finishing up the resolving conflicts.. and will be starting something new soon! Dont forget about your short stories that are due Tuesday, April 29.
In Physical Education, we are into our Fitness unit.
Dont forget to keep up on missing work. If students do not complete thier homework, they are required to write letters to their parents explaining the assignment and why they did not complete their work. You may request letters to be sent home at anytime, but I will be sending them all home with progress reports. Students were given a list of their missing work in Math today as well as reading and writing earlier in the week. They also know their current grades for those subjects.
I will be out of the building all of next week Monday, April 28-Friday, May 2. If you need anything, feel free to call the office, they will direct you to someone who can help you.
The GREAT graduation is on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Spring Fair. Make sure you are wrapping up your projects so they can be displayed at the Spring Fair. I hope everyone can make it!
The LEAP programs are also starting next week.. please get your forms and money turned in as soon as possible.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Midterm
I wanted to add something!! Great Job to 7A on their Math midterm! After the corrections were made, everyone did a GREAT job!!! I know you can do it, you just have to believe in yourself!
Also important dates coming up:
February 27 Progress Reports are sent home
March 11 (Tuesday) is an Open House from 5-7
March 15 (Saturday) is an Open House from 10-2
April 4 is the last day of the 3rd marking period
Also important dates coming up:
February 27 Progress Reports are sent home
March 11 (Tuesday) is an Open House from 5-7
March 15 (Saturday) is an Open House from 10-2
April 4 is the last day of the 3rd marking period
Progress Reports go home tomorrow!
Progress Reports are scheduled to go home tomorrow! That means you only have about 4 weeks until the 3rd marking period ends. Make sure all of your make up work is turned in! YOU need to ask your teachers if you are missing work. Those who asked today in Math received a list of their missing work.
Next week, DSTP begins. The days are as follows..
March 5- Mathematics
March 6- Mathematics
March 10- Reading
March 11- Reading
March 13- Text-based Writing
March 14- Writing
It is very important to make sure you have a good breakfast and plenty of rest on those days. DO NOT rush through the test.. take your time! Remember all of the tips that you have been given to help you be successful!
We had a Code Yellow drill today. I want to thank everyone for a great job. For the most part, you all remained silent and calm. It is very important to remain silent. In any situation where there may actually be an intruder, you want to make sure that they do not know anyone is in the room.
We have also started a new cycle for the next gathering. To attend the gathering, you must be demerit-free.. I know you ALL can do it! I would like to see EVERYONE at the next gathering!
Be sure to keep working on your G.R.E.A.T. projects.. this is a requirement due in May. You must have completed your project to participate in graduation!
I think that is all I have right now! Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns! Well I hope you all have a great week!!
Next week, DSTP begins. The days are as follows..
March 5- Mathematics
March 6- Mathematics
March 10- Reading
March 11- Reading
March 13- Text-based Writing
March 14- Writing
It is very important to make sure you have a good breakfast and plenty of rest on those days. DO NOT rush through the test.. take your time! Remember all of the tips that you have been given to help you be successful!
We had a Code Yellow drill today. I want to thank everyone for a great job. For the most part, you all remained silent and calm. It is very important to remain silent. In any situation where there may actually be an intruder, you want to make sure that they do not know anyone is in the room.
We have also started a new cycle for the next gathering. To attend the gathering, you must be demerit-free.. I know you ALL can do it! I would like to see EVERYONE at the next gathering!
Be sure to keep working on your G.R.E.A.T. projects.. this is a requirement due in May. You must have completed your project to participate in graduation!
I think that is all I have right now! Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns! Well I hope you all have a great week!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
February
Hello!! We are half way through February. This school year is flying by!
In Reading and Writing, your Doublet Poem is due on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. The first 5 chapters in your Reading Log is also due this week (Thursday). Be sure to keep up on your reading log. I will be randomly checking them and initaling the ones that I have checked.
In Math, we have just taken the mid-term. We will be starting a new unit. Although we are moving on, please do not throw your old work and notes away. Place them in a folder and put it in the bottom of your cubby... you will always have access to it should we need it again in the future.
In Social Studies, we are beginning Chapter 4. Please read the sections and pay attention during class. Anyone who pays attention during the reviews will do very well on the quizzes!
In Science, we are still working on "Our Body, Our Genes". We will be taking a test very shortly, so please make sure you are reviewing your journal. You should also make sure your journal is caught up with all of the notes and work that has been completed during class.
Parents:
DSTP begins on March 5, 2008. Please begin to prepare your child for the DSTP. Make sure they get plenty of rest and eat breakfast.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything!
In Reading and Writing, your Doublet Poem is due on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. The first 5 chapters in your Reading Log is also due this week (Thursday). Be sure to keep up on your reading log. I will be randomly checking them and initaling the ones that I have checked.
In Math, we have just taken the mid-term. We will be starting a new unit. Although we are moving on, please do not throw your old work and notes away. Place them in a folder and put it in the bottom of your cubby... you will always have access to it should we need it again in the future.
In Social Studies, we are beginning Chapter 4. Please read the sections and pay attention during class. Anyone who pays attention during the reviews will do very well on the quizzes!
In Science, we are still working on "Our Body, Our Genes". We will be taking a test very shortly, so please make sure you are reviewing your journal. You should also make sure your journal is caught up with all of the notes and work that has been completed during class.
Parents:
DSTP begins on March 5, 2008. Please begin to prepare your child for the DSTP. Make sure they get plenty of rest and eat breakfast.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything!
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