September 22, 2009

Read and study pages B6-B31 until we finish the section.

Classwork:
Tuesday-Wednesday- Zike graphic organizer B6-B31
Thursday- B6-B9
Friday-B12-B19

Next week we will continue with Module B. (Food webs-food chains)



Fall Festival is planned for November 14, 2009.

September 16, 2009

*In class, we are working from AMSTI and Chapter 2. The live cultures arrived! We will look at them under the microscope.

*If you are absent or want to study at home, please read and study the vocabulary from
Chapter 2. The "Review" questions will help you understand the main concepts and key points. The "Test Prep" on pages A78 and A79 offer extra assessments .

*We will skip around in Module A to match the Alabama Course of Study for Science.

* I hope to be in Chapter 4 , Module B by the week of September 28 . We will continue with AMSTI each week to continue our study of Microworld.

Week of September 14, 2009

Due Friday in folder/binder- Review questions with answers on Pages A11, A19, A 29, and A41

Organize folder/binders by date (AMSTI requirement for recording data)

Fun-We will look at an onion or some other fun object under the microscope this week. Bring an onion for class on Thursday.

This week in class we are working from AMSTI material. AMSTI lessons are not in the text.

Thanks to all the parents that make sure their child has several sharpened pencils daily. I have already purchased 2 boxes of pencil. (288 pencils) I have burned out two electric pencil sharpeners. With 199 students, I can not provide sharpened pencils daily.

Progress reports go home September 14th.

Next week-Chapter 2 text

Week of September 14, 2009

Chapter 1 Reviews on pages A11, A19, A29, and A41 - Due Friday in folder/binder

Organize folders/binders by date

Chapter 2 next week If you want to read ahead, we will study Chapter 2, Lesson 1 next week.

Fun- We will look at an onion under the microscope. This week in class we are working from AMSTI. AMSTI lessons are not in the text.

Reminder: Progress Reports went home today.

September 11, 2009

Today Mr. Parker was able to connect my entries to the homework web site. I'm so happy that I'm now on the homework site because it will benefit students and parents.

Classwork:
All work should be left in their folder. The folder should be organized by date. The students who have completed folders will receive a grade of 100 points for each folder check. Organization is an important skill. This is an easy 100 points. If your child wants to use a binder rather than a folder, it is acceptable. The binder needs to be organized by the date with all data left in the binder.

Homework:
I usually do not assign homework, but most class assignments can be taken home. Daily each child has the opportunity to write in their planner or folder the objective for the day. This allows parents to review important concepts at home. Study!

Week of September 13, 2009
Chapter 2 and AMSTI - Lessons 1 and 2

September 15 0r 16
Deputy Grissom: T.G.F.D.

Coin Drive- Education Foundation - September 15-18 -


For Your Information
I have a total of 199 students that I teach each day.

Students need sharpened pencils, folder, planner, and text for each lesson. Crayons, colored pencils, or markers can be used in Science class. Pens are also acceptable for certain activities.

The boys and girls seem to enjoy having a variety of teachers rather than being in a self-contained classroom. Most of the children can open their lockers and get to class on time.
They sometimes forget their text or pencil.

I will send a note home to you if I see a problem that needs to be addressed. Because I have so many children, I can not alway use the computer or phone.

Progress reports will be sent home on September 13, 2009

"Tool Time"- September 13, 2009

Thank You,
As most of you already know, I was granted a leave of absence last year because of my husband's illness. Thank you so much for all the love and support that you gave to my family. The prayers, cards, flower, and thougtful comments are appreciated. Charles is still taking "chemo", and we are dealing with all sorts of concerns. Thanks again for being such an awesome community.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful year. Let me know how I can help your child have a wonderful year at HMS.

September 8, 2009

Test- Friday September 11, 2009
Chapter 1, Lessons 1-4 Module A Study

The Science classes this week started a program called T.G.F.D. !!! The students enjoy the officers and the program.