February 29, 2012

Hoppy Leap Year!


Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading:  No homework.

Language Arts:  No assignment.

Math: Workbook pages 231- 232

Science:  Due Thursday -- moon phase picture.  Don't forget the moon phase has to be at the right time of day.  Have Fun!

Social Studies:  There are four (4) assignments on Edmodo
to complete. Two video clips are due today before 9:00 pm and two are due tomorrow before 9:00 pm.

T-Shirts:  If you would like a sixth grade t-shirt, please send in your order form and $5 as soon as possible.

  

February 28, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed


Math: Workbook pages 227-228 due 2/29

Math 2: Workbook pages 253-254 due 3/5

Keyboarding:  Practice 25 minutes each week.

Science:  No assignment.

Social Studies:  Watch the video clips on Edmodo. Due Wednesday. CNN News: Watch and write a minimum of six sentences about what you've learned. This assignment plus watching a music video is due on Thursday on Edmodo.

Reading:  Pompeii reading assignment done in class.

February 27, 2012

Science Fair Winners!

Ben J., Jacob D., Diego F. and Tyler R. , Emily R., Stephanie T. and Brooke H., Austin S., Isabela O., and Madison A., Thomas N. and Benjamin M., Gabe B., Lindsey C.and Katherine N., Alternates: Levi C., Shad O., and Sam B.

Congratulations to Everyone!

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed



Math:  Homework 5-14  Due 2/28

Math 2: Worksheet 6-2

Keyboarding:  Practice 25 minutes each week.

Science:  No assignment.

Social Studies:  Watch the video clips on Edmodo. Due Wednesday.

Parents- 
   We are in need of a lot of help in March. The Renaissance Faire is March 27 and we will need about 20+ parents to help that day. We will need help all day long, but would appreciate any amount of help that we can get.  We also have our Chivalry Day March 13 and will need about three parents per class that morning for about two hours. Look for more information to come. We appreciate all that you do!

February 24, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
RC card signed and returned Monday, Feb. 27.

Math:  No assignment. There was a test today.

Math 2: Make sure that you're prepared for Mrs. Boehme's class on Monday.

Keyboarding:  Practice 25 minutes each week.

Science:  No assignment.

Social Studies:  No homework.

Parents- 
   We are in need of a lot of help in March. The Renaissance Faire is March 27 and we will need about 20+ parents to help that day. We will need help all day long, but would appreciate any amount of help that we can get.  We also have our Chivalry Day March 13 and will need about three parents per class that morning for about two hours. Look for more information to come. We appreciate all that you do!

February 23, 2012

Tomorrow is the LAST day to turn in ANY work for ANY class for Term 2.

Your Science Fair Projects were Awesome!
 
Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: No homework.

Social Studies:   No assignment. You have until 8:30 pm tonight to take the re-take test. QUESTS/Challenges must be turned in tonight online.  Projects done on paper can be turned in tomorrow.  
 

February 22, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading:  No homework.

Math:  Homework and remembering 5-12


Science:  Have fun at the Science Fair tomorrow afternoon after lunch.

Social Studies:  Study before you take the re-take test on Edmodo

Language Arts:  No assignment.  However, don't lose your notes from today's class.

February 21, 2012

 Science Fair Thursday!

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading:  No assignment.

Language Arts: No assignment.  Use your language arts homework time to work on your science fair project for this Thursday.

Math:  Workbook pgs. 215-116

Math2:  Workbook pg. 252 #25 and #26 due Monday 2/27.

Science:  Work on your Science Fair Project.

Social Studies:  If your want to LEVEL UP, you have until Thursday during class to turn in projects. There will be a test re-take on Edmodo Wednesday if you would like to try for a higher test score. ARETE! Kudos to those students who have leveled up and have improved their grade for this unit of study.

Keyboarding:  Practice five (5) minutes each night or 25 minutes a week. Your minutes are part of your technology grade.

February 17, 2012

 No School on Monday!

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
RC Card signed and returned Tuesday, February 21.
ALL work due by Friday, February 24, grade cut-off day for second term.

Reading:  Odysseus reading and crossword due Tuesday

Language Arts:  Use the time to work on your science fair.

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes a day or 25 minutes each week. Your minutes will be part of your technology grade for this term.  Students will have one more week at school to finish their Heat/Light/Sound PowerPoint.  It must be finished on Friday, February 24, grade cut-off day for second term.

Math:  Remembering/Homework 5-11

Science:  Work on finishing up your SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT.

Social Studies:  Work on your QUESTS/Challenges. You should be trying to earn 150-200 points before next Wednesday. Those students who are working on a Storybird should check Emodo this weekend for messages about how to improve your story.

Manga High:  We still have two more rounds of competition against Lawes, a school in the UK. Good Luck- Arete- and Kudos to those students who are really working hard to keep our school competitive.

Some students and parents have seen Mrs. Boehme in a commercial.  If you have missed it, you can watch on Mrs. Boehme's blog.

February 16, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading:  The Odyssey (3 parts) and crossword due 2-21
 
Math:  pg. 211-212

Science:  Science Fair Project

Social Studies:  Work on your QUESTS/Challenges

Language Arts: Today students were introduced to the fastest growing sport in America... Lacrosse!  Students had fun learning about the game, being introduced to the equipment, and participating in a few fun practice drills.  Signups are going on now, so if you are interested, be sure to contact Bingham High School Lacrosse. 

February 15, 2012

Can You Identify This Instrument?
Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
Return the parent survey.

Dr. Seuss:  Thursday, March 1st is a Celebration of Dr. Seuss! 11:15 am-12:30 pm The cost will be $3 for each adult/child not attending Elk Meadows. $1.75 for kindergarteners If you would like to eat with your children, state your choice of menu and bring your money Tomorrow
 in an envelope. (Choices: Green Eggs/Ham, Orange chicken and rice, Rib-a-que sandwich) 

Reading: Trojan War Crossword due tomorrow.

Language Arts:  Prepositional Phrase Poster is due tomorrow.

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each night on Edutype or 25 minutes each week. Your minutes will be part of your technology grade for this term.

Math: Homework and Remembering 5-10.  Due 2/16

Math 2:  Workbook pages 249-250 as a class.  If students were absent, parents please walk through these two pages with your child.

Science:  SCIENCE PROJECTS ARE DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY -- DISPLAY BOARD AND JOURNAL.  If you need help you can e mail me at  karlinh11@gmail.com.  Have fun and make it look great!

Social Studies:  Final Test is tomorrow! Study your study guide, map and vocabulary. Make sure that you are familiar with the storyline of the Odyssey and the Illiad. Review the main gods/goddesses. Read over your notes that  you took in class. Keep working on your QUESTS/Challenges. They are due next Wednesday. The ONLY exception is for those students who have already submitted a Storybird.


Can you name these Greek letters?

Can you identify a few important facts about each of these famous Greeks? (except Alexander)

Can you identify the hill and the main building in this picture?

Can you identify each type of Greek architecture?

Who were the long time enemies of the ancient Greeks?What were these masks used for? What are their names?

TO BE A CITIZEN OF A CITY-STATE: 
The ancient Greeks referred to themselves, however, as citizens of their hometown - their city-state.  Each city-state (polis) had its own personality, goals, laws and customs. Ancient Greeks were very loyal to their city-state.

There were three main forms of government in ancient Greece:

• Monarchy: Rule by a king. One city-state whose government was a monarchy was the city-state of Corinth.
  
• Oligarchy: Rule by a small group. One city-state whose government was an oligarchy was the city-state of Sparta.
• Democracy: Rule by the citizens, voting in an assembly. One city-state whose government experimented for about a hundred years with democracy was the ancient city-state of Athens. 

The EXTENSIONS class starts tomorrow at 7:30 am. This is a class for students who maintain high grades in all subjects and would like an extra enrichment in their education.

Parents- 
   We are in need of a lot of help in March. The Renaissance Faire is March 27 and we will need about 20+ parents to help that day. We will need help all day long, but would appreciate any amount of help that we can get.  We also have our Chivalry Day March 13 and will need about three parents per class that morning for about two hours. Look for more information to come. We appreciate all that you do!


The name of the Greek instrument is a lyre.  The letters are alpha, beta, gamma, delta. Socrates was a great teacher that taught his students to think for themselves by asking questions. Aristotle and Plato were philosophers. Pericles was the great leader of Athens during the Golden Age. He helped Athens to build beautiful buildings and to develop a strong navy. He also provided an environment where democracy could develop. Aesop was a great story teller. His short stories that teach mini lessons are called fables. The hill is the Acropolis and the building is the Parthenon. The Parthenon was a temple built to honor the goddess of Athena. Do you remember what Athena was holding in her hand? Do you remember who the famous sculptor was? (The goddess, Nike- Phidias)  The three types of Greek architecture are the following: Doric (simple), Ionic (curls), Corinthian (fanciest). The long time enemies of the ancient Greeks were the Persians. The masks were used in the theater. Only the males could perform. They wore masks to show their feelings. One was a comic mask known as comedy and the other was a sorrowful face called tragedy. Know the three types of government. Know that Xerxes (Zerk the Jerk) and King Darius were the Persian King bullies and that the Spartan King Leonides used thinking/strategy to win the battles against the Persians. Thank you for checking the blog. Everything in green will be on your test tomorrow.

 

Feb. 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!

Homework:
Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed.
Return the parent survey.

Reading: The Trojan War, all four parts, due to correct 2/15.
Language Arts:  Prepositional Phrase Poster is due on Thursday, 2/16.  Grammar Wkst "Ping-Pong" due 2/15. 
Math:  Candy Heart Math--Should have been done in class, if not, finish it at home.  Due 2/15
Math 2:  We did workbook pages 249-250 as a class.  If students were absent, parents please walk through these two pages with your child.  No homework.
Science:  Science Fair Project
Social Studies:  Study for your Final Test on Thursday. I am giving you an extra week to work on your projects. (QUESTS/Challenges) They are due next Wednesday.

 Elk Ridge Middle School Registration:  Wednesday, February 22.  You must attend one of the two sessions, either 5:30-6:30 or 7:00-8:00.  Registration cards will be given out and completed that evening.  
You will learn how to apply for the Honors program.

February 13, 2012

Congratulations to the following students for earning enough XP to LEVEL UP. You are no longer a Noob!

Novice Level: Thomas, Benjamin, Byron, Rachel M., Lexie, Anthony E., Kayla, Tatyana, Landon, Maddie, Hanna, Sam, McKenzie, Brianna L., Matt, Dylan B., Tyler H., Kyra, Alexis, and Darcy

Apprentice Level:  Miclin, Ben O.,Shad, Bethany, Hannah G., Paiton, Mary, Rian, Corinne, Autumn, Sidnee, Kennedy, Paige, Bryson C., Josh O., Rachel N., Kenadee, and Preston

Master Level:  Cole, Ethan F., Nathan O., Gabe B., Emily R., Shanna, Brooks, and Austin B.

Scholar Level:  Alyssa, Austin S., James, Caitlin N., Baylie S., Ben J., Mats, Lindsay O., Kaeleigh, Stephanie T., Morgan, Jordan P., Isabela, Elliott, Bradley, Katherine, Erika, Dillan B., Mikayla K., Hadley, Brooke, Levi, Kaitlyn T., and Lindsey C.

You have 1 1/2  weeks to LEVEL UP! 

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
Parent Survey returned by Friday, 2/17

Reading:  The Trojan War due 2-15


Language Arts:  No homework.

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each night or 25 minutes per week.


Math:  Workbook page 206.

Math 2: Worksheet 6-1 Homework/Remembering (not 8-15 on Remembering) - due 2/14

Science:  Finish up your Science Fair Project!

Integrated Project:  Prepositional Phrase Poster due Thursday! You can turn them in to Ms. King.

Social Studies: Work on your QUESTS/Challenges for XP.


Costume Heads Up!  March 27 will be our Renaissance Fantasy Faire. Students will need a simple costume for the day. Start looking at pictures to get ideas. Any type of clothing from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance will work. (Think Robin Hood, Shakespeare, King Arthur, gypsies, princesses, peasants, etc.)

Valentines List for Sixth Grade
If you choose to pass out Valentines, you must bring a Valentine for everyone in your homebase. You may pass out Valentines for other students, but you don't need to.

Yellow: Darcy, Madison A., Gabe, Kenadee, Dillan, Alexis, Joshua C., Lindsey, Erika, Miranda, Kyra, Tyler, Jake, Gentry, Madisyn, Isaac, Bradley, Rachel, Katherine, Isabela, Josh O., Elliott, Kaden Emily, Kaden, Emily, Kaden S., Cameron

Orange:  Paige, Tristun, Kennedy, Shawn, Olivia, Dylan B., Anthony, Bryson, Levi, James, Lexee, Diego, sidnee, Matt, Brianna, Maya, Dillan M., Caitlin, McKenzie, Victoria, Tyler, Baylie, Halle, Autumn, Kaitlyn T., Konnen, Mason

Blue:  Isaac, Corinne, sam, Andrew, Kyle, Jacob, Hanna, Brooks, Ross, Kamryn, Ben, Mikala, Payton, Maddie, Flynn, Rian, Mats, Hal, Lindsay, Abbie, Emmalie, Taylor, Ysabel, Landon, Mary, Tatyana, Trent, Rhett

Purple:  Kaisia, Adnan, Zion, Kayla, Austin, Shanna, Paiton, Brianna, Noah, Anthony, Ethan F., Hannah G. Hannah H. Gabe, Kaeleigh, Lexie, Ethan J., Mikayla, Estefania, Preston, Joseph, Rachel, Alissa, Susanna, Garett, Stephanie, Bethany

Pink:  Joseph, Emily, Darrin, Montana, Byron, Jordyn, Brooke, Collette, Eric, Jacob, Jessie, Gretchen, Ben, Kylie, Cole, Thomas, Shad, Ben, Nathan, Morgan, Marisa, Jordan, Miclin, Austin, Alyssa, Hadley, Harmony
 

February 10, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
RC Card signed and returned Monday, Feb. 13


Reading:  Perseus and Medusa, Perseus and Andromeda, and Bellerophon and Pegasus (3 myths) due to correct on Monday, February 13th.

Language Arts:  Greece Vocabulary Worksheet Due: 2/13. Food fight on Mt. Olympus Due: 2/13.

Prepositional Phrase Poster due Thurs. Feb. 16 

Math:  Homework/Remember 5-9

Keyboarding:  Make sure that you have your 25 min. per week of practice.

Science:  Work on your Science Fair project.

Social Studies:  TEST Monday!  Make sure that all blog posts are completed tonight before 7:00 if you want any credit.

February 9, 2012

Can You Pass This Mythology Quiz?  Mythology Quiz

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: Perseus and Medusa, Perseus and Andromeda, and Bellerophon and Pegasus (3 myths) due to correct on Monday, February 13th.

Language Arts:Greece Vocabulary Worksheet Due: 2/13. Food fight on Mt. Olympus Due: 2/13.

Math:

Keyboarding:  Practice five minutes each night or 25 minutes each week.

Art/Integrated Studies:  The Prepositional Phrase Poster will be due Thursday, February 16.

Science: Keep working on your SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT. Due next week on Thursday is the table, the analysis -- which consists of a graph and an explanation, and the conclusion. Have Fun.

Social Studies:  Study for your test on Monday. Check the calendar on Edmodo to make sure that you know when various assignments are due.

February 8, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: The Twelve Labors of Hercules crossword and reading due 2/9. Purple will have time to complete the crossword because of the shortened class time for the AWESOME assembly today, Salzburger Echo. Thanks for a wonderful assembly Mr. Griffith!

Math: Homework and Remembering 5-8.  Last day to order calculators is tomorrow!


Science:  Work on your science fair project.  It should be done or almost done.  Next week on Thursday is due the last of the journal part -- table, analysis -- graph & explanation, conclusion.  This should be the fun part where you put your experiment results together and you share what you learned.  The conclusion should be at least two paragraphs.  As always, remember the capitals, punctuation and watch for spelling errors.

Language Arts:  Students took the online SRI Reading test in class.  Students who were absent will need to take the test after they eat lunch.  Spend 5-10 minutes working on your Preposition Posters.

Social Studies:  Study for the TEST on Monday. Blog post #4 is due tomorrow. Blog posts #1-3 must be passed off before 9:00 tonight. If you don't have a score, you don't have credit. The computer is fine. If your edmodo page says that you need to turn in an assignment, and you've previously typed "DONE", it means that your assignment was not accepted. Read the comments on your blog page. Make the necessary corrections. Make sure that I know that you've fixed your mistakes.

February 7, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: The Twelve Labors of Hercules due tomorrow, 2/8. Whatever wasn't completed in class would be homework.

Math: Page 197-198 # 17-22
I will be accepting money for the calculator order through Thursday.

Keyboarding:  Practice five (5) minutes each day on Edutype

Science: Sound Test Fixes for Extra Credit (optional) – Due February 10

On a separate piece of paper, write the number of the question to fix and make the changes as listed below.  Staple the fixes to the front of the original test.  Turn in to Mrs. Boehme by Friday, February 10.

True/False:   Rewrite false statements to be true.  Explain why true statements are true.

Multiple Choice:  Explain why the answer you chose was wrong.

Matching:  Write correct letter.

Short Answer:  Write the missing or incorrect part of your answer.

Work on your Science Fair Project.


Social Studies:  Blog posts #1-3 are due tomorrow. Post #4 is due on Thursday. Check Edmodo for a grade. If you don't have a grade, you don't have credit. Go to Kid Blog and check for comments. You will probably need to do some revising in order to get credit. Use the spell checker! Make sure to have capital letters in your title. Proof your post BEFORE you publish it for points. You should be studying your STUDY GUIDE a little each night to prepare for the TEST. Watch the two video clips on Edmodo and take notes. After you watch both video clips, click TURN IN for the assignment. Do not type DONE in a reply. You will not get credit.

February 6, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: Four myths due to correct at the beginning of class tomorrow (King Midas and the Golden Touch, Narcissus and Echo, The First Aviators, and The Youth of Hercules). These are homework if you did not complete them during the end of the JSD Math Survey and during Reading Class. Please remember spelling counts.


Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each night. Test #2 is coming soon.

Science:   Sound Test Fixes for Extra Credit (optional) – Due February 10

On a separate piece of paper, write the number of the question to fix and make the changes as listed below.  Staple the fixes to the front of the original test.  Turn in to Mrs. Boehme by Friday, February 10.

True/False:   Rewrite false statements to be true.  Explain why true statements are true.

Multiple Choice:  Explain why the answer you chose was wrong.

Matching:  Write correct letter.

Short Answer:  Write the missing or incorrect part of your answer.

Continue working on your science fair project.


Social Studies:  Watch the two video clips on Edmodo Study your study guide and map a little each night to get ready for the TEST on February 13. Continue working on your QUESTS/Challenges. You should have earned approximately 150-200 points by Feb. 15. Blog posts #1-3 are due this Wednesday and #4 is due on Thursday.

February 3, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed
RC Card signed and returned on Monday

Reading:  No homework, but use the time to work on your projects.

Language Arts:  "An Ideal Winter Getaway" Essay Outline (key) Due: Monday, February 6. 

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each day or 25 minutes a week. Use the weekend to make up your minutes.

Math:  "Build A Snowman" activity due Monday.

Science:  Work on Science Experiment

Social Studies:  Work on your BLOG posts. They are required and due next week. Continue working on your QUESTS/Challenges. You should be earning about 150-200 points from these projects. Study a little bit each night for your TEST Feb.13.

February 2, 2012

Happy Groundhog's Day! Did he see his shadow today? What does that mean?

Homework:

Read 20 minutes and record your time.
Planner signed

Reading: Myth "Love and the Soul" should have been completed in class.

Language Arts:  No homework tonight, but use the extra time to work on your Science Fair Project or your Social Studies projects.

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each night.

Math: No homework assignment.  A note was sent home today if you are interested in ordering a calculator for your student.  Orders are due Feb 8th. 

Science:  Work on your science experiment. It should be finished by next Thursday, Feb. 9.


Social Studies:  Blog posts 1-4 are due on your Blog page next Wednesday. Do not wait until the last minute. Kid Blog 
Continue working on your QUESTS/Challenges for XP. Study your study guide and map a little bit every day to prepare for the TEST February 13. Ancient Greece XP projects are due on Feb.15. Find all of the options for earning XP on Edmodo 
To find the QUESTS/Challenges follow these directions:

1.  On the left side of the page, under your picture, click BY TEACHERS.
2.  On the right side of the page, you'll see the word, TAGS. Click on Tags.
3.  Find the word SHARED and click on the word.
4.  You will see QUESTS/Challenges. Click on that and all of the posts with QUESTS and  Challenges will show on your page.
5.  Make sure to follow the directions for each QUEST or Challenge carefully for XP.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO START EARNING XP!

 

February 1, 2012

QR-AZY! Students Embed Their Social Studies Project Into QR Codes to Make a Treasure Hunt- Learning Technology is Fun at Falcon Academy!

Homework:

Reading:  This is the last reminder about book projects. Don't put them off if you're trying for a Fantastic Falcon Award.

Language Arts:  Essay test this week on myaccess.com.  The persuasive essay topic is "The Ideal Winter Getaway." Students may only use what they write on their essay outlines at home, to help them as they write at school. The essays must be completed at school.  If a student is absent, it will be their responsibility to arrange a makeup writing session for the test.

Math:  Homework 5-5 and 5-6  Due 2/2

Keyboarding:  Practice 5 minutes each night or 25 minutes each week.

Science:  Due tomorrow -- variables (experimental and controlled,) materials list, and step-by-step procedure for your science project. You should also be working on your science experiment which needs to be done next week sometime. Go to sciencebuddies.com if you need help.

Social Studies:  Study a little bit every night for your TEST. Continue working on your QUESTS/Challenges and blog post assignments.