Week of May 25
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day. Enjoy your day off! Here is a little history regarding this holiday:
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
* Don't forget that the AR book report is due on Tuesday, May 26.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Week of April 20
On Wednesday, the 7th grade will take a field trip to the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison for a Career Fair. Students will have the opportunity to listen to presenters speak about their careers. Presentations will be given by pilots, chiropractors, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, chemists, firefighters, and many others.
Following the field trip, students will dine at Mc Donald's for lunch. Don't forget to bring money for lunch that day!
On Wednesday, the 7th grade will take a field trip to the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison for a Career Fair. Students will have the opportunity to listen to presenters speak about their careers. Presentations will be given by pilots, chiropractors, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, chemists, firefighters, and many others.
Following the field trip, students will dine at Mc Donald's for lunch. Don't forget to bring money for lunch that day!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Week of March 2
This week is ISAT week. Tests will be given Tuesday through Friday. 7th graders will be tested in the following areas: Reading, Math, and Science. Calculators are allowed so make sure you have one with you! Also, eat a good breakfast this week to avoid hunger during the test.
Have a great day off on Monday!
This week is ISAT week. Tests will be given Tuesday through Friday. 7th graders will be tested in the following areas: Reading, Math, and Science. Calculators are allowed so make sure you have one with you! Also, eat a good breakfast this week to avoid hunger during the test.
Have a great day off on Monday!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Week of February 23
This week we will continue working on Reading Extended Responses. Be sure to complete your response to the Doc Marlowe story by Monday. Have you memorized the Extended Response template taught to you during class?
The Advanced Reading class will begin the novel, The Westing Game, this week. The Westing Game is a novel by Ellen Raskin that was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1979. The sixteen heirs of magnate Sam Westing are called upon at the reading of his will to unravel the secret behind his untimely demise. This also happens to be one of my favorite books. I hope you enjoy it too!
This week we will continue working on Reading Extended Responses. Be sure to complete your response to the Doc Marlowe story by Monday. Have you memorized the Extended Response template taught to you during class?
The Advanced Reading class will begin the novel, The Westing Game, this week. The Westing Game is a novel by Ellen Raskin that was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1979. The sixteen heirs of magnate Sam Westing are called upon at the reading of his will to unravel the secret behind his untimely demise. This also happens to be one of my favorite books. I hope you enjoy it too!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Week of February 9
Congratulations to Emily Pikul and Kristian Cikoch for winning the 7th grade Spelling Bee. These terrific spellers now advance to the District Bee whereupon they will compete against other great spellers in the district. Good luck!
This week we will begin the novel, The Wanderer, by Sharon Creech. This novel involves a high-seas adventure taken by a very curious 7th grade girl named Sophie.
Congratulations to Emily Pikul and Kristian Cikoch for winning the 7th grade Spelling Bee. These terrific spellers now advance to the District Bee whereupon they will compete against other great spellers in the district. Good luck!
This week we will begin the novel, The Wanderer, by Sharon Creech. This novel involves a high-seas adventure taken by a very curious 7th grade girl named Sophie.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Week of January 26
On Monday, the Spelling Bee will take place during Language Arts classes. If you'd like to see a list of the words, go to: www.spellingbee.com Be sure to note the definition and origin of the word you are attempting to spell.
Persuasive essays are due on Friday. The final draft must be typed and double-spaced. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on your essays. Please see me if you have questions regarding this assignment.
On Monday, the Spelling Bee will take place during Language Arts classes. If you'd like to see a list of the words, go to: www.spellingbee.com Be sure to note the definition and origin of the word you are attempting to spell.
Persuasive essays are due on Friday. The final draft must be typed and double-spaced. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on your essays. Please see me if you have questions regarding this assignment.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Week of January 19
Enjoy your day off on Monday, January 19. Do you know the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Here's a little information on MLK:
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. With a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he met and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of uncommon intellectual and artistic attainments. Two sons and two daughters were born into the family.
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.
On the evening of April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a protest march in sympathy with striking garbage workers of that city, he was assassinated.
Enjoy your day off on Monday, January 19. Do you know the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Here's a little information on MLK:
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. With a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he met and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of uncommon intellectual and artistic attainments. Two sons and two daughters were born into the family.
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.
On the evening of April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a protest march in sympathy with striking garbage workers of that city, he was assassinated.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Week of January 12
Happy New Year!
This week is IOWA week. Be sure to have a healthy breakfast everyday and get lots of sleep this week.
Book reports begin on January 12. It might be a good idea to practice your presentation in front of someone. Don't forget to include an exciting opening statement before beginning your report.
This week is IOWA week. Be sure to have a healthy breakfast everyday and get lots of sleep this week.
Book reports begin on January 12. It might be a good idea to practice your presentation in front of someone. Don't forget to include an exciting opening statement before beginning your report.
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