School pictures tomorrow with Sean Neilson
English 9-12 : Write a draft of the "endings" paper - 1 - 1.5 pages. The end of a day, a life, a season, a book, a relationship....
World History: Complete a chart of Buddhism & Hinduism
6-8 English - Book Mobile - Be prepared to complete this assignment in class tomorrow.
We want to put up the mobiles for Open House.
Alaska History - no homework
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27, 2011
9-12 English Create a poem on an animal (as per "Gazelle") or on a relationship (per "The Bean eaters")
World History - No homework!!!
6-8 English: Complete newspaper - due at end of class Wednesday, begin book mobile (due at end of class on Thursday)
Alaska History: No homework!! Talk about the VPSO at home ---
World History - No homework!!!
6-8 English: Complete newspaper - due at end of class Wednesday, begin book mobile (due at end of class on Thursday)
Alaska History: No homework!! Talk about the VPSO at home ---
Monday, September 26, 2011
September 26, 2011
New Playground a Success!! Grand opening of the new playground happened at 3;15 PM today and was enjoyed by all.
9-12 English : Complete "Gazelle" question and mood paragraph
World History: Attend the VPSO meeting tonight for a minimum of one hour -25 extra credit points. We will complete VPSO questions in class tomorrow.
6-8 English: Complete reading of Newbery book and begin designing your mobile. Complete work on your autobiographical newspaper.
Alaska History: Do Hemisphere Helper questions on p. 23 of Jr. Scholastic magazine
9-12 English : Complete "Gazelle" question and mood paragraph
World History: Attend the VPSO meeting tonight for a minimum of one hour -25 extra credit points. We will complete VPSO questions in class tomorrow.
6-8 English: Complete reading of Newbery book and begin designing your mobile. Complete work on your autobiographical newspaper.
Alaska History: Do Hemisphere Helper questions on p. 23 of Jr. Scholastic magazine
Friday, September 23, 2011
Rainy September 23, 2011
GO FOXES!! Go Kenny & Geordy at the regional meet!
9-12: no homework
World History: Read Up front. Be prepared to orally tell us about one article.
6-8 English: Complete reading of Newberry book - begin work on book mobile project.
7th-8th - complete the work required that is listed as EC for your newspaper
Alaska History: Read Jr. Scholastic: Be prepared to tell me orally about one article in class
Enjoy fall!!
9-12: no homework
World History: Read Up front. Be prepared to orally tell us about one article.
6-8 English: Complete reading of Newberry book - begin work on book mobile project.
7th-8th - complete the work required that is listed as EC for your newspaper
Alaska History: Read Jr. Scholastic: Be prepared to tell me orally about one article in class
Enjoy fall!!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunny September 22, 2011
9-12 English: Robert Frost poem memorization - 10 AM presentation
Completed/revised Paper on Reader's Journal prompt p. 75 due at end of class
Vocab due/spelling test
World History: Chapter 2 test
6-8 English: Draft of Childhood Reminiscence; Need to complete reading of your Newberry book for Monday. Read, read, read!!
Alaska History: This Day/CE Quiz
Completed/revised Paper on Reader's Journal prompt p. 75 due at end of class
Vocab due/spelling test
World History: Chapter 2 test
6-8 English: Draft of Childhood Reminiscence; Need to complete reading of your Newberry book for Monday. Read, read, read!!
Alaska History: This Day/CE Quiz
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Stormy September 21, 2011
The rain continues
The sun is behind the clouds
Imagine it shines. ~Bonnie Best
What type of poem is this?
9-12 English: For Friday: Memorize Robert Frost poem, Complete vocab, Reader's Journal p. 75- write a 1-1.5 paper in response
World History: Read Chapter 2, Section 5 Answer questions 1-5, p. 45
6-8 English : Read your Newberry Book - Book Mobile is due next Wednesday
Complete goals assignment (comic strip, interview, or editorial)
6-8 Alaska History: Write a one-paragraph response to the hike we did yesterday. Where did we go? What did we see?What did you learn? What did you enjoy most? Are field trips worthwhile? Then answer Greg's question: Do you want to go on more field trips in order to understand the local landscape?
Stay warm & dry!
The sun is behind the clouds
Imagine it shines. ~Bonnie Best
What type of poem is this?
9-12 English: For Friday: Memorize Robert Frost poem, Complete vocab, Reader's Journal p. 75- write a 1-1.5 paper in response
World History: Read Chapter 2, Section 5 Answer questions 1-5, p. 45
6-8 English : Read your Newberry Book - Book Mobile is due next Wednesday
Complete goals assignment (comic strip, interview, or editorial)
6-8 Alaska History: Write a one-paragraph response to the hike we did yesterday. Where did we go? What did we see?What did you learn? What did you enjoy most? Are field trips worthwhile? Then answer Greg's question: Do you want to go on more field trips in order to understand the local landscape?
Stay warm & dry!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 20, 2011
9-12 English: For Friday: Memorize one of Robert Frost's poems, complete all vocab, write a paper of 1 -1 1.5 pages based on the Reader's Journal above the poem "Stopping By the Woods" on page 75.
World History: Complete Achievement section of "Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent" chart
6-8 English : Complete Reading Log entry #2 & begin your goals autobiographical newspaper assignment in writing or the comic strip. It will be due completed on Thursday.
Alaska History: Greg will come in for the beginning of class to debrief about what we saw today.
Remember to have your list of 5 things you learned about the Constitution which was due today.
World History: Complete Achievement section of "Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent" chart
6-8 English : Complete Reading Log entry #2 & begin your goals autobiographical newspaper assignment in writing or the comic strip. It will be due completed on Thursday.
Alaska History: Greg will come in for the beginning of class to debrief about what we saw today.
Remember to have your list of 5 things you learned about the Constitution which was due today.
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011
Looks like fall stormy weather!
9-12 English
In your journal summarize information about poet Robert Frost. Who was he? Where did he live? Why did he write about nature?
Read "Stopping by the Woods" p. 75
We'll discuss this tomorrow, but write an 8-line (or longer) poem on nature using a rhyme scheme of your choice.
Vocab due Friday.
World History: In Up Front read "10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know"
Chose a case and write a response to the court's decision. Do you agree or disagree/ What impact does this have on teens?
6-8 English: Complete the first reading log entry based on your Newberry book. If your book is finished, then begin another book of your choice and comment on that reading.
List five short term goals and then show how you would work toward accomplishing one of those goals.
Alaska History: In your journal, list five things you now know about the Constitution. Also, research and find out when George washington became President of the United States.
Come to school with a travel lunch, boots, and rain gear as we will be doing a field trip in the Park departing school at noon and returning at 1:30 PM.
9-12 English
In your journal summarize information about poet Robert Frost. Who was he? Where did he live? Why did he write about nature?
Read "Stopping by the Woods" p. 75
We'll discuss this tomorrow, but write an 8-line (or longer) poem on nature using a rhyme scheme of your choice.
Vocab due Friday.
World History: In Up Front read "10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know"
Chose a case and write a response to the court's decision. Do you agree or disagree/ What impact does this have on teens?
6-8 English: Complete the first reading log entry based on your Newberry book. If your book is finished, then begin another book of your choice and comment on that reading.
List five short term goals and then show how you would work toward accomplishing one of those goals.
Alaska History: In your journal, list five things you now know about the Constitution. Also, research and find out when George washington became President of the United States.
Come to school with a travel lunch, boots, and rain gear as we will be doing a field trip in the Park departing school at noon and returning at 1:30 PM.
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 16, 2011
9-12 English: No homework - Can this be true? Actually think of NY/DC fundraising ideas!!!
World History: Summarize one article from Up Front not related to the Constitution
6-8 English : Read your Newberry book
Alaska History: Junior Scholastic map questions on Mexico, p. 14
Have a great weekend!
World History: Summarize one article from Up Front not related to the Constitution
6-8 English : Read your Newberry book
Alaska History: Junior Scholastic map questions on Mexico, p. 14
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 15, 2011
9-12 English
Concrete poem final
DOL quiz
Spelling test
Vocab due
World History
This Day/CE quiz, questions from video clips or homework assignments
6-8 English
DOL quiz
Final: Character sketch
Alaska History
This day/CE quiz, questions on info covered in class this week
Concrete poem final
DOL quiz
Spelling test
Vocab due
World History
This Day/CE quiz, questions from video clips or homework assignments
6-8 English
DOL quiz
Final: Character sketch
Alaska History
This day/CE quiz, questions on info covered in class this week
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September 14, 2011
9-12 English Complete draft of concrete poem
Work on vocab -- vocab due and spelling test on Friday
World History: Complete graph handed out in class on Egypt and Sumer (we will do flip side in class tomorrow
6-8 English : complete a character sketch draft
Alaska History: Complete questions begun in class
Begin timeline - organize in vertical order dates and times of early visitors and explorers to Glacier Bay
Work on vocab -- vocab due and spelling test on Friday
World History: Complete graph handed out in class on Egypt and Sumer (we will do flip side in class tomorrow
6-8 English : complete a character sketch draft
Alaska History: Complete questions begun in class
Begin timeline - organize in vertical order dates and times of early visitors and explorers to Glacier Bay
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
9-12 English : In addition to going over the past two days' assignments:
Please have your e-pal letter done and sent by class time
Read "Dream Variations" p. 68 and "400-Meter Free Style" p. 71-72.
Complete a journal entry for each poem using the Reader's Journal prompts above the poems.
World History
Read Chapter 2, Section 3
Complete questions 1, 2 and 6
6-8 English E-pal letter must be completed before the beginning of class and sent. Check with me before sending and remember to cc me.
Alaska History - You are so lucky - no homework!
Please have your e-pal letter done and sent by class time
Read "Dream Variations" p. 68 and "400-Meter Free Style" p. 71-72.
Complete a journal entry for each poem using the Reader's Journal prompts above the poems.
World History
Read Chapter 2, Section 3
Complete questions 1, 2 and 6
6-8 English E-pal letter must be completed before the beginning of class and sent. Check with me before sending and remember to cc me.
Alaska History - You are so lucky - no homework!
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 12, 2011
9-12 English: Vocab Lesson 4 - due Friday
Write down 5 images that symbolize searching
Draft a poem that tells about a search (Responding in Writing)
World History 1/2 -- 1 page response to 9/11 video clips or your own thoughts and impressions on the 10th anniversary
6-8 English
Write down 5 images that symbolize searching
Draft a poem that tells about a search (Responding in Writing)
World History 1/2 -- 1 page response to 9/11 video clips or your own thoughts and impressions on the 10th anniversary
6-8 English
•Draft in pencil, final in pen
•To Mrs. Lisa Syzbura
•
•For markers
•Notebooks
•Pens
•Colored pencils
•Glue sticks
Alaska History -12 page response to 9/11 video clips or your own thoughts on the 10th anniversary of 9/11
Alaska History -12 page response to 9/11 video clips or your own thoughts on the 10th anniversary of 9/11
Friday, September 9, 2011
September 9, 2011
Hoping for good weather this weekend!
9-12 English: Read "The Listeners", p. 64-65 What is the end rhyme scheme?
Complete Understanding Literature p. 66
World History: Complete Egypt questions and Egyptian drawing (You should have read Cha[ter 2, Sections 1 & 2)
6-8 English : Read your Newberry book
Alaska History - no homework
9-12 English: Read "The Listeners", p. 64-65 What is the end rhyme scheme?
Complete Understanding Literature p. 66
World History: Complete Egypt questions and Egyptian drawing (You should have read Cha[ter 2, Sections 1 & 2)
6-8 English : Read your Newberry book
Alaska History - no homework
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 8, 2011
9-12 English: Vocab Unit 3 Due/Spelling test
DOL quiz
World History: This Day, CE/Warm-Up quiz
For Monday - complete the Eqypt questions and reading of Chapter 2, section 2
6-8 English
Spelling test, DOL quiz, Final copy of Time Travel
Alaska History - No homework
DOL quiz
World History: This Day, CE/Warm-Up quiz
For Monday - complete the Eqypt questions and reading of Chapter 2, section 2
6-8 English
Spelling test, DOL quiz, Final copy of Time Travel
Alaska History - No homework
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7, 2011
Enjoy the sun!
9-12 English:
Vocab Unit 3 due Friday/spelling test
Write a one paragraph journal entry describing fall
Read poem on p. 59, do "Understanding Literature" p. 61 (find examples of onomatopoeia, alliteration, and determine the mood of the poem)
World History:
Read Chapter 2, S1 Decide what scene you would like to create with cray pas (or colored pencils) on ancient Egypt
6-8 English
Study spelling words
Read Newberry book
Complete draft and begin revisions on Time Travel
Alaska History - no homework (What a deal!)
9-12 English:
Vocab Unit 3 due Friday/spelling test
Write a one paragraph journal entry describing fall
Read poem on p. 59, do "Understanding Literature" p. 61 (find examples of onomatopoeia, alliteration, and determine the mood of the poem)
World History:
Read Chapter 2, S1 Decide what scene you would like to create with cray pas (or colored pencils) on ancient Egypt
6-8 English
Study spelling words
Read Newberry book
Complete draft and begin revisions on Time Travel
Alaska History - no homework (What a deal!)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
English 9-12 : Thank you letter to Lisa Szybura for markers, pens, colored pencils, notebooks, and markers. Follow letter format.
World History : Complete current event sheet and print out your CE
English 6-8
Complete draft of first paragraph of Time Travel writing. Refer to your autobiographical newsletter packet for more info.
Alaska History - no homework
World History : Complete current event sheet and print out your CE
English 6-8
Complete draft of first paragraph of Time Travel writing. Refer to your autobiographical newsletter packet for more info.
Alaska History - no homework
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2, 2011
Sorry about yesterday! I completely forgot and no one e-mailed me to remind me!!
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
For next Tuesday:
English 6-8 : Final autobiography piece
Alaska History - no homework
9-12 English : Final of descriptive writing piece
World History: Chapter 1 Test
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
For next Tuesday:
English 6-8 : Final autobiography piece
Alaska History - no homework
9-12 English : Final of descriptive writing piece
World History: Chapter 1 Test
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