HOMEWORK, Monday, December 14, 2009

Students: Have parents sign your ancient Egypt test grade sheet. It is due tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15.

STUDY!!!

Finals Week:

Tuesday - Thursday: Release: 12:40 PM

Tuesday:
8:25 - 10:25: Class Study
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Social Studies Final

Wednesday:
8:25 - 10:25: Drama Final
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Language Arts Final

Thursday:
8:25 - 10:25: Math Final
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Science Final

*It is suggested that you pack a snack for your break time between finals.

Announcements

The Secret Garden, Tea/Discussion
Monday, December 14: 9:30 AM

Thank you in advance to those that are providing our refreshments!

Cassia: Cupcakes
Jamie: Something sweet
Kira: Lemonade
Enrique: Iced Tea

Finals Week:
Monday: Regular Schedule: school ends at 3:10
Tuesday - Thursday: Release: 12:40 PM
Tuesday:
8:25 - 10:25: Class Study
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Social Studies Final
Wednesday:
8:25 - 10:25: Drama Final
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Language Arts Final
Thursday:
8:25 - 10:25: Math Final
10:25 - 10:35: Break
10:40 -12:40: Science Final

*It is suggested that you pack a snack for your break time between finals.

Food Drive:
Please bring in whatever canned, boxed or jarred goods you can this coming Monday-Thursday. Help Room 503 help the Tempe Community Action Agency help those in need!

Thank you to:
The Nagys' for paper towels, the Rollins' for notebook paper and to the Helms' for grapefruits!

HOMEWORK, Friday, December 11, 2009

Drama:
STUDY!
Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
Final: Wednesday, December 16

Language Arts:
Create discussion question for The Secret Garden Tea
Due: Monday, December 14
STUDY!
Final: Wednesday, December 16

Math:
Final Review
Final: Thursday, December 17

Science:
STUDY!
Final: Thursday, December 17

Social Studies:
STUDY!
Final: Tuesday, December 15

HOMEWORK, Thursday, December 10, 2009

Drama:
STUDY! Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
at least once out loud
Final: Wednesday, December 16

Language Arts:
Ch. 25-End, The Secret Garden
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 11

Math:
Do #15, 18, & 20 from Prime Time, on a separate piece of paper
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 11

Science:
STUDY all diagrams
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 11

Social Studies:
STUDY!: ancient Egypt test tomorrow

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Drama:
Recite aloud Jabberwocky & Mother T.
at least once!
Go over Hamlet, particularly: Remember treats on
Friday if EVERYONE knows it word-for-word!
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 10

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 23-24
Do hand-out, Ch. 23
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 10

Math:
Finish the final review problems
Do #71-72 on a separate piece of paper
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 10

Science:
Look over review sheet and go over your diagram.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 10

Social Studies:
STUDY!
Egypt Test: Friday
Final: Tuesday

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Drama:
Recite aloud: Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
At least once each!
Due: ALL Completely memorized by
THURSDAY, Dec. 10

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 21-22, The Secret Garden
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9

Math:
Do #30-40 all on a separate paper. Copy problem,
but not the choices (final review)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9

Science:
Complete review & test corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9

Social Studies:
Study for Egypt Test (Friday)
Complete time line
Begin studying for S.S. final
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9

Announcements, Monday, December 7, 2009

TPA/TPJA FINALS:
Next Tuesday - Thursday, December 15-17
8:25-10:25 AM/Break/10:40-12:40 PM
School ends: 12:40 PM those days

*6th grade Subject Finals/Days & Times:
TUESDAY:
8:25-10:25 AM: Social Studies
10:25-10:40: Break
10:40-12:40 PM: TBA
WEDNESDAY:
8:25-10:25 AM: Drama
10:25-10:40: Break
10:40-12:40 PM: Language Arts
THURSDAY:
8:25-10:25 AM: Math
10:25-10:40: Break
10:40-12:40 PM: Science

Room 503 is looking for donations. We need:
Paper Towels
Kleenex Tissue
Sani/handi-wipes

Whatever you can help out with, would be greatly appreciated.

Room 503 is participating in a Food Drive!
Marisa Putrasahan introduced a wonderful organization to
our class and a great idea about how we can help:
The Tempe Action Agency (TCAA) is coordinating a food drive,
providing food for the needy. So Room 503 is going to pitch in
and help out! Fliers will be distributed tomorrow to all
Room 503 students and everyone can pitch in and bring in
food through Thursday, December 17.

Thursday Postings:
I am sure many of you have noticed that I have grown
quite lax on my Thursday postings. My apologies: I am
just completing my last full semester of grad school
and time has been fleeting. I will post a grand post prior
to the Winter Break and "resolve" to post regularly in the
new year.

HOMEWORK, Monday, December 7, 2009

Drama:
Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
Out loud, at least ONCE each
Due: ALL lines completely memorized by Thu., Dec. 10

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 18-20, The Secret Garden
Go explore outside; Find THREE (3) items (all-nature,
no live - or dead - insects or animals); Place each item in a baggie, or, if it's a larger item, put it in a plastic grocery bag.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8

Math:
Do p. 70-71, #2-11 (all)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8

Science:
Go over test and do test corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8

Social Studies:
Go over your index card (important points) just
prior to going to sleep.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8

HOMEWORK, Thursday, December 3, 2009

Drama:
Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
Out loud, at least once each

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 13-14
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 4

Math: Finish the hand-out tiled "Unit Test" for Bits & Pieces 1
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 4

Science:
Type blank data table
Read p. 74-81; Do vocab. & section review
Due: Friday, December 4

Social Studies:
Research further information about both Queen Hapshetsut
and Ramses II (the Great); TYPE at least one-paragraph
about each (12 pt., Georgia/Times New Roman font, double-
spaced); Then create a chart, noting and comparing both
their challenges and accomplishments.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, December 4

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Drama:
Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, & Mother T.
at least ONCE out loud this evening

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 10-12, The Secret Garden
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 3

Math:
STUDY! Test to be completed tomorrow

Science:
Type blank data table
Read p. 74-81; Do vocab. & section review
Due: Friday, December 4

Social Studies:
Complete vocab. work from class today (if unfinished)
Read Sections 3 & 4, Text Book (p. 96-106)
Make sure to write down running vocabulary words & def.'s
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 3

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Drama:
Recite Hamlet, Jabberwocky, and Mother T. out loud
(at least once this evening)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 8 & 9, The Secret Garden
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2

Math:
STUDY! Do problem #s 1, 2, 3, 10-12 on new hand-out
Test: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2

Science:
STUDY!
Test: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2

Social Studies:
Read Ch. 5 Packet: "Middle Kingdom"
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2

HOMEWORK, Monday, November 30, 2009

Drama:
Memorize A & B Contentless Scene
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1

Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab/Grammar test tomorrow!

Math:
Hand-out, practice Ch. 4 Test
Study the strategies to convert from the different forms.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1
Test: Wednesday, December 2

Science:
Finish test sheet review
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1
Test: Wednesday, December 2

Social Studies:
Read Ch. 4 Packet: Chaos Reigns in Egypt
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1

Announcements, November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday Tomorrow, Thursday, November 26-Friday, November 27

R & R Weekend! Enjoy!

Girls Blue Basketball Team:

There will be no practice on Monday, November 30^th or Thursday, December 3^rd due to the fact that we have 2 games scheduled for that week, on Wednesday and Friday. We can only have 3 practices / games a week and since the two games that we do have that week are not on practice days, we will only be having one practice, on Tuesday, December 1^st. On Monday, November 30^th I will be taking afew minutes after school to pass out the uniforms for the girls.

Have a wonderful, safe and happy holiday!

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet, Line 9
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25

Language Arts:
Study for vocab & grammar test
Tuesday, December 1

Math:
Do p. 63-64, #20-23 (All)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25

Science:
No homework - Enjoy!

Social Studies:
Define vocabulary (Egypt packets)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25

HOMEWORK, Monday, November 23, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet, Line 9
Due: Wednesday, November 25

Language Arts:
Read The Secret Garden, Ch. 7
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24

Study for vocabulary & grammar test
Next Tuesday, December 1

Math:
Do p. 61 #3-6 (ALL)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24

Science:
Read p. 60-63, do vocab throughout
Do section review, p. 63 (prob. 2-8)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24

Social Studies:
Geography homework
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24

Look up vocabulary (packets)
Due: Wednesday, November 25

HOMEWORK, Friday, November 20, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet through all of Line 8
Due: Monday, November 23

Language Arts:
Read The Secret Garden, ch.'s 4-6
Due: Monday, November 23

Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Tuesday, December 1
Study definitions, spelling, verbs, nouns, types of sentences

Math:
P. 53, #1-3; P. 61, #1
Due: Monday, November 23

Science:
P. 51 and 59, Section review; all questions
Due: Monday, November 23

Social Studies:
Egypt geography assignment
Due: Tuesday, December 24
Read Ch. 3 Packet (Egyptian Society in Old Kingdom Memphis)
Due: Monday, November 23

HOMEWORK, Thursday, November 19, 2009

Drama:
Work on memorizing Hamlet, Line 8 (sec. 3)
For: Tomorrow, Friday, November 20

Language Arts:
Study Oct.-Nov. Vocabulary Words for spelling only
Quiz tomorrow!
Go over Ch.'s 1-3, The Secret Garden
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 20

Math:
Do p. 56 - A1, A2, A3
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 20

Science:
Read about Tornadoes and Air Pressure in text
(Per today's presentations)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 20

Social Studies:
SEE HOMEWORK HAND-OUT SHEET:
Bring a beach or bath towel to school tomorrow.
Re-read text/Egypt packets (and/or use the internet for research):
Have a good understanding of what domestication, agriculture,
and irrigation are.
In your own words be able to explain:
HOW domestication, agriculture & irrigation developed.
HOW they changed how people lived/how they aided the
development of civilization(s).
The IMPACT they have on the world today (i.e. think about what
our world would be like without these achievements).
Please TYPE this assignment in 12 pt. font Georgia or
Times New Roman font and double-space.
Be sure to type your first/last name & date in upper right-hand
corner of the page.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 20

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet, Line 8 (part 2)
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 19

Language Arts:
Vocab. Word Examples: portmanteau, protagonist, onomatopoeia;
Magazine & Newspaper & Vocab. Word Sentences:
Use construction paper & create the following sentences:
simple, compound, complex, interrogative, declarative, imperative, exclamatory;
Edit and add to creative story (be sure to add in S.G., Ch. 1-3 element).
Type or write.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 19

Math:
Do p. 49-50; Problems 48-51

Science:
Read over text book on today's presentations:
fronts, hurricanes, thunderstorms
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 19

Social Studies:
Continue working on Egyptian Geography assignment
Due: Tuesday, November 24

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Drama:
Continue to work on Hamlet, first part, Line 8
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18

Language Arts:
Look up and write down examples for:
homonym, homophone, & onomatopoeia;
Read Ch. 2 & 3, The Secret Garden;
Cut out and collect the following from newspapers and/or magazines:
8 nouns, 8, Proper Nouns, 8 adjectives, 8 action verbs, 8 linking verbs.
Put the words in a baggie or ziploc bag
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18

Math:
Study for Ch. 3 Test
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18

Science:
Read about precipitation and humidity in your text.
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18

Social Studies:
Egyptian geography assignment
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24

HOMEWORK, Monday, November 16, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Phrase 9, Mother T.
Memorize 1st part of Hamlet, Line 8
Do Mother T. reflection: "Give the best you have..."
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17

Language Arts:
Read Ch. 1, The Secret Garden
Find examples of alliteration, antagonist & antonym
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17

Math: Ch. 3 Test: Wednesday
Do practice problems: p. 48, #20-40 evens
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17

Science:
Read over sections in text on clouds and condensation.
Type sci. project bibliography (w/title)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17

Social Studies:
Read Egypt packet: Ch. 2
Complete any of the in-class work you did not finish
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17

HOMEWORK, Friday, November 13, 2009

Drama:
KNOW - Hamlet, through Line 7
KNOW - Mother T., through phrase 8
By: Monday, November 16

Language Arts:
*Bring in your copy of The Secret Garden
Due: Monday, November 16

Math:
Do Review Hand-Out
Due: Monday, November 16

Science:
Bibliography and visual aid
Due: Monday, November 16

Social Studies:
Read ancient Egypt packet
(Highlight and/or underline & write notes in margins)
Get parent signature on Mesopotamia Unit Test Grade Sheet
Due: Monday, November 16

HOMEWORK, Thursday, November 13, 2009

Drama:
KNOW Line 7, Hamlet
KNOW Mother T., lines 1-8
Complete genre homework (if you didn't do it for today).
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 13

Language Arts:
Finish Gilgamesh discussion question
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 13

Math:
Finish hand-outs 3.4 & 3.5
Mrs. Hipple will collect them tomorrow
Plus Monday's handout: Additional Practice
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 13

Science:
Bring in EVERYTHING for Monday!
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 13

Social Studies:
Complete "Mapping Your Course"
(If you didn't complete during class)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 13

Announcements

No School Tomorrow:
Veteran's Day: Wednesday, November 11

Gilgamesh Tea/Discussion, Friday, November 13:
Thank you, in advance, to all the students and parents who will be providing refreshments for this Friday's tea:

ROOM 503 (9:30-10:25):
Bradley Spiker - Rice Krispie Treats
Ellie Rollins - Brownies
Clare Waddell - Lemonade
Mary Goodykoontz - Iced Tea

ROOM 506 (12:30-1:30):
Erin Guiney - Cookies
Katherine Riffle - *Something Sweet
Jasmine Antony - Lemonade
Gaby Castillo-Londono - Capri Sun

Be Sure to Note:
There is NO early release this Friday, November 13.
There will be an Early Release Day on Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27

Looking Ahead:
Early Release Days: Tuesday-Thursday, December 15-17, Semester Finals

Winter Break Begins: Friday, December 18; School resumes Monday, January 4

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Drama:
Finish memorizing Hamlet, Line 7
Do Genre hand-out
Due: Thursday, November 12

Language Arts:
No Homework!

Math:
Do hand-out: Lesson 3.5 "Ordering Decimal"
Due: Thursday, November 12

Science:
Get any supplies you need for your project!
Due: Thursday, November 12

Social Studies:
Be sure to bring in Sumerian City-State Grade Sheet, SIGNED!
Due: Thursday, November 12
(Remember: if you received a "C" or below, you may re-do the written portion for next Monday, November 15)

HOMEWORK, Monday, November 9, 2009

Drama:
Go over Line 7, Hamlet; Be prepared to recite it in class.
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 11/12, Gilgamesh
Respond to all directions on today's hand-out
(In typed 12-pt. Georgia or Times New Roman font; double-spaced)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9

Math:
Finish the hand-out
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9

Science:
Bring in whatever supplies you will need to work on your project.
For: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9

Social Studies:
Show your parents the written portion of your Sumerian city-state project as well as the grading sheet with your reflection. Ask them to please sign the sheet, and return the sheet to school, tomorrow, if possible.
Due: Thursday, November 12 (at the latest).

Remember: if you got a grade of "C" or below on your project, you may re-do the written portion and up your grade.
Due: Monday, November 16

HOMEWORK, Friday, November 6, 2009

Drama:
Work on Line 7, Hamlet
Due: Monday, November 9

Language Arts:
Go over direct/indirect object practice sheets (if need be)
Read Gilgamesh, Ch.'s 9/10; Do Lit. Cir. jobs
Due: Monday, November 9

Math:
Finish Thursday's homework (if you haven't alreadY)
Due: Monday, November 9

Science:
Bring in more info. on report!
Due: Monday, November 9

Social Studies:
STUDY!!
Test on Monday

HOMEWORK, Thursday, November 5, 2009

Drama:
Continue working on Line 7, Hamlet
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 6

Language Arts:
Read Tip Sheet (Direct/Indirect Objects)
Do 3.11/3.12
Read Gilgamesh, Ch.'s 7 & 8
Do Lit. Cir. Job
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 6

Math:
P. 42, prob. 3.3, A-3, A-4, B & C
Tomorrow: Quiz, STUDY!
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 6

Science:
Bring in info. on report
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 6

Social Studies:
Study!
*Finish in-class review/test work
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, November 6

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Drama:
Continue working on Line 7, Hamlet
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5

Language Arts:
STUDY Vocab! *(Hint, hint; nudge, nudge; wink, wink)
Read over verb hand-out
For: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5

Math:
P. 48-49, #22-24
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5
QUIZ: Friday!

Science:
Type article review
Due:Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5

Social Studies:
Study for Monday's Test

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, October 3, 2009

Drama:
Memorize the first part of line 7, Hamlet,
up through "praise."
Due: Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 4

Language Arts:
Make any necessary corrections on Literature Circle work.
Due: Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 4

Math:
Read p. 39 (lesson 3.2); Do p. 40 (A, B only)
Due: Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 4

Science:
Get test signed
Data table rough draft
Due: Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 4

Social Studies:
Create a chart (either neatly done by hand or with a computer program):
Comparing the different Mesopotamian empires (i.e Sumerians, Babylonians)
What made them great, their inventions, achievements, etc.
Due: Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 4

HOMEWORK, Monday, November 2, 2009

Drama:
Memorize COMPLETELY Hamlet, line 6
Memorize Mother T., phrase 7
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3

Language Arts:
Vocab practice: Epitome & Epic
Read Gilgamesh, Ch. 6; Do Lit. Circle job
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3

Math:
P. 47-48, #1-18, all
Use the hand-out with the 100's grid to show work on #8
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3

Science:
Do test corrections; Get test signed
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3

Social Studies:
Study, sections 1-4, Mesopotamia, Text Book
Go over vocabulary words
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3

HOMEWORK, Friday, October 30, 2009

Drama:
Mem. Hamlet, Line 6
Due: Monday, November 2

Language Arts:
Read Gilgamesh, Ch.'s 4 & 5
Do Lit. Circle job
Verb practice hand-out, 3.7 & 3.8
Due: Monday, November 2

Math:
P. 38: A, B, & C
Due: Monday, November 2

Science:
No homework!

Social Studies:
*See homework hand-out:
Preliminary pencil sketch of Hanging Gardens of Babylon
(Based on description in hand-out)
Art piece based on sketch (Full-Color; 2-D or 3-D)
Complete Text Book, Sec. 1-3, Mesopotamia Vocabulary List
Due: Monday, November 2

HOMEWORK, October 29, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet, line 6 (up to "laugh," at least)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 30

Language Arts:
Read Gilgamesh, Ch. 3
Do your Literature Circle Job
Finish your vocab words (3-6)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 30

Math:
No Homework!

Science:
Study for TOMORROW'S test.

Social Studies:
Read hand-outs on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
and The Seven Wonders of the World (Carefully)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 30

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet, line 6
Due: Friday, October 30

Language Arts:
Complete Gilgamesh, Ch. 2
4-sentence summary
Character list
Quote that represents chapter
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29

Math:
Study for TOMORROW'S test

Science:
Study for FRIDAY'S test

Social Studies:
Read "Cuneiform" hand-out (both sides)
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Drama:
Mem. Mother T., phrase 6
Complete memorizing Hamlet, line 5
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28

Language Arts:
Read Ch. 2, Gilgamesh.
Write down the names of the characters in the chapter and who they are.
Write a short, (no longer than) 4-sentence summary of the chapter.
Write down a quote from the chapter, that captures the essence of chapter 2.
Due: Thursday, October 29

Math:
P. 29-31 Applications (25-45)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28

Science:
Study for Friday's test.

Social Studies:
No homework.

HOMEWORK, Monday, October 26, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Phrase 6, Mother T.
Finish memorizing Hamlet, line 5
Due: Thursday, October 29

Language Arts:
Read Ch. 2, Gilgamesh
Write a 4-sentence summary of the chapter
List the characters in the chapter and who they are.
Choose one quote, that you like that represents the chapter.
Write neatly or type the above, title: Gilgamesh: Ch. 2
Due: Thursday, October 29

Math:
No homework.

Science:
No homework.

Social Studies:
Read section 4, p. 72-77
Write down and define running vocabulary
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27

Announcements

There will be no blog posting tomorrow for homework:
Ms. Pitman will be out of town tomorrow - Sunday.

Students will have to be diligent about writing down their homework themselves tomorrow.

HOMEWORK, Thursday, October 22, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Line 5, Hamlet
Due: Monday, October 26

Language Arts:
No Homework!

*Make sure to bring your Dictionary/Thesaurus to class
Tomorrow, Friday, October 23

Math:
P. 25, #A4, B, C
P. 29, #24
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 23

Science:
P. 30, answer questions #7-20
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 23

Social Studies:
Work on Sumerian City-State Project
Typed portion & Poster
Due: Monday, October 26

Announcements

Many thanks to everyone for the paper towel and tissue donations!

Parent-Teacher Conferences continue through today.
Thursday-Friday, October 22-23: back to regular schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences next week:
Mon-Wed., October 26-28
Early release schedule: School ends at 12:25 PM

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Drama:
Memorize phrase 5, Mother T.
Memorize beginning of line 5, Hamlet
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22

Language Arts:
No Homework. Enjoy your night off.

Math:
Finish assignment from yesterday.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22

Science:
Read p. 20-26
Section review, #3-7
Define vocabulary
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22

Social Studies:
Continue to work on your Sumerian city-state
Due: Monday, October 26

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Drama:
Continue working on memorizing both
the 5th phrase of Mother T. & the 5th line of Hamlet
Due: Thursday, October 22

Language Arts:
Finish verb hand-out(s)
Due: Thursday, October 22

*Old Yeller Tea tomorrow!

Math:
p. 29, p. 33: Applications #12-23
Extensions, 65-67
Due: Thursday, October 22

Science:
Read p. 14-19, text
Write down vocabulary & do section review
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21

Social Studies:
Continue working on creating your Sumerian city-state
Due: Monday, October 26

Announcements

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed fall break.

Early Release, M-W
This week, M-W (Oct. 19-21) and next week, M-W (Oct. 26-28)
Students will be released from school at 12:25 PM.
This is in order to accomodate Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Old Yeller Tea
Wednesday, October 21
Special Time: 8:25-9:25 AM
The following students volunteered to bring refreshments:
Genevieve Gaylor: Lemonade
Tabitha Martinez: Hi-C
Sabrina Rubio: Cookies
Micheal Rines: Popcorn

Thank you, in advance, to the parents of these students for helping out with our tea refreshments, and thank you for accomodating the late notice (due to fall break).

Room 503 Needs:
Paper towels & Kleenex tissue. We're out!
If you can spare a roll or box, we'd really appreciate it.

Thanks as always!

Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

HOMEWORK, October 19, 2009

Drama:
Memorize Phrase 5, Mother T.
Memorize line 5, Hamlet
Due: Thursday, October 22

Language Arts:
Re-write discussion question for Old Yeller tea
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20

Math:
No homework.

Science:
No homework.

Social Studies:
Work on "Creating Your Own Sumerian City-State"
Pace yourselves!
Due: Monday, October 26

Homework, Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Drama:
No Homework!

*Tests and signature sheets will be sent home tomorrow, Wednesday.
Signature sheets will be due back in class on THURSDAY!

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 15 & 16, Old Yeller
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7

*Tests and signature sheets will be sent home tomorrow, Wednesday.
Signature sheets will be due back in class on THURSDAY!

Math:
P. 22, prob. 2.2, A1-A6
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7

Science:
Read p. 10-13; Do vocab. & section review
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7

Social Studies:
Review Sections 1-3, Mesopotamia, Text
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7

Announcements

LAST MINUTE NOTICE:
Meeting tonight, Monday, October 5
Student Union, 7:00 PM
Hot Lunch Ideas
*(Students are bringing home a note today)

Photo Re-Takes
For those who missed School Picture Day awhile back (or if you are unhappy with your photos), re-takes will be held on Friday, October 9.
Your student is bringing home a form today.

Ms. Pitman will be absent
This Wednesday - Friday, October 7-9
She will be at a conference in Washington, D.C.
If you need to reach her on those days, please call her on her
cell phone: (760) 641-3427

Early Release Day, this Friday, October 9
Friday students will spend their morning
in an all-school Academic Field Day. School will
end at 12:25 PM on that day.

Fall Break
No school Monday, Oct.12-Friday, Oct. 16
Enjoy the (much needed) time off!

HOMEWORK, Monday, October 5, 2009

Drama:
STUDY for tomorrow's test!!!

Language Arts:
STUDY for tomorrow's test!!!

Math:
Problem 2.1, p. 20
(A & B only)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6

Science:
Read p. 4-9, define Vocab. Words
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6

Social Studies:
"Water Works" Hand-Out
Due: Wednesday, October 7
If you haven't done so, complete
- Mesopotamian Geography packet (from last week)
- Reading from class today (Sec. 3, p. 65-71)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6

Four Days Late and a Blog Post Short

Sorry folks...it's been one of those weeks! Will catch you up to Room 503's goings and comings as soon as I can!

Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

Announcements

Photo Re-Takes
For those who missed School Picture Day awhile back (or if you are unhappy with your photos), re-takes will be held on Friday, October 9.
Your student was supposed to bring home new forms today (but I neglected to pass them out, so look for them/ask your student on Monday).

Ms. Pitman will be absent
Next Wednesday - Friday, October 7-9
She will be at a conference in Washington, D.C.
If you need to reach her on those days, please call her on her
cell phone: (760) 641-3427

Early Release Day, Next Friday, October 9
Next Friday students will spend their morning
in an all-school Academic Field Day. School will
end at 12:25 PM on that day.

Fall Break
No school Monday, Oct.12-Friday, Oct. 16
Enjoy the (much needed) time off!

HOMEWORK, Friday, October 2, 2009

Drama:
Study for Tuesday's test
Go over (and over) Hamlet, parts 1-4
Due: Monday, October 5

Language Arts:
Study for Tuesday's Vocab/Grammar test
Read Ch.'s 13 & 14, Old Yeller
Due: Monday, October 5

Math:
Finish p. 12-17, #3-36, multiples of 3
Due: Monday, October 5

Science:
Finish article; Answer questions
Must be typed!
Due: Monday, October 5

Social Studies:
Read p. 60-64
Answer Sec. 2 Assessment questions:
1-2 (a, b, c), in complete sentences
Finish Geography Hand-Out (started in class)
Continue Running Vocabulary (bring in to be checked Monday)
Due: Monday, October 5

School Dazed

Hi, Folks!

Just wanted to let you know I will be posting this week's blog blurb tomorrow.
I am up to my ears with my own school work tonight, so I will update you on Room 503's happenings tomorrow.

Thanks for understanding.

Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

HOMEWORK, Thursday, October 1, 2009

Drama:
Study for Tuesday's Test
Mem. Hamlet (Part 4)
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 2

Language Arts:
Study for Tuesday's Vocab/Grammar Test
Read Ch.'s 11 & 12, Old Yeller
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 2

Math:
P. 10, prob. 1.4 A, B, C only
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 2

Science:
20 Facts
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 2

Social Studies:
Read p. 48-57, Text Book
Begin running Vocabulary sheet
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, October 2

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Drama:
Go over Hamlet (parts 1-3)
Be able to recite BEAUTIFULLY!
Due: Tomorrow, October 1

Language Arts:
Read Old Yeller, Ch.'s 9 & 10
6P: KNOW the following vocab. words
ulterior, impertinent, irrational, mock, reasonable, bawdy
Due: Tomorrow, October 1

Math:
P. 8, problem 1.3 (finish)
Due: Tomorrow, October 1

Science:
STUDY for tomorrow's test!

Social Studies:
NO Homework! : )

Announcements

Grammar School
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30
After-school, 3:20 -4:05 PM
For anyone who wants to work on grammar practice
*No Grammar school next Wednesday
(Ms. Pitman will be out of town for a conference)

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Drama:
Memorize 3rd part Hamlet
Make sure you know your Elizabethan insult
Go over stage combat rules/moves
*Girls: wear shorts under your skirt
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 7 & 8, Old Yeller
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30

Math:
Problem 1.2, p. 7
Do A.1, A.2
Cut nine (9) equivalent strips of paper
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30

Science:
Ch. 3 Review, p.102-103
(All except 17, 18, 21)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30

Social Studies:
Complete last-minute work on Stone Age Game Boards
Fill out Board Game Self-Evaluation
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30

HOMEWORK, Monday, September 28, 2009

Drama:
Mem. 3rd piece of Hamlet by Wednesday
Do Mother T. reflection
Mem. next phrase: "If you are honest..."
Read over Stage Combat rules
*Girls: wear shorts under your skirt tomorrow
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 5 & 6, Old Yeller
Be prepared to discuss Ch.'s 3-6
Finish any incomplete vocab./grammar work
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29

Math:
Finish "My Special Number Project"
Also fill in the prime time definition on your vocab. sheets
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29

Science:
Project bibliography & 20 facts
Due: Friday, October 2
Read p. 96-99, define vocab, do section review
Make test corrections
Due: Tomorrow, September 29


Social Studies:
Study Geography: Midwestern States
Get Test signed
Work on Board Game

Presenting the 6th Grade Class...

Photo of Room 503 & 506
Courtesy of Jill Cohen

Friday's field trip to the Southwest Shakespeare Company was a terrific success!

Big thanks to our parent chaperones Jill Cohen, Cyndy Kniaz, and Linda Nagy for their time and care.

Friday, September 25, 2009

R & R Weekend (No Homework Given)
Enjoy!

Homecoming Game Tonight!
7:00 pm at Valley Christian
Located at 56th St. and Galveston, (East on I10, South of Ray)

Come on out and support the team and show your school spirit!

Shake-in Things Up!

In preparation for our field trip to the Southwest Shakespeare Company tomorrow, the Sixth Grade Drama classes have been putting all their focus on Shakespeare and the world of the Elizabethans.

As we did with Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky, we are now taking William Shakespeare's Hamlet speech (ACT III, Sc. II) and memorizing it (and explicating it) piecemeal. This speech allows us to 1) Learn one of Shakespeare's famous monologues (while honing our memorization skills), 2) Gain exposure to Shakespeare's language, 3) Get a good "lesson" about acting from the famous Bard (that holds up well in today's contemporary theatre), and 4) Practice breaking our work down into small pieces, in order to understand it, as well as to pace ourselves so that we don't fall into overwhelm (it is, indeed, a lengthy piece).

After reading some background information on Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre last weekend, we delved right into the world of the Elizabethans on Monday, discussing their beliefs about the great Chain of Being as well as their world views on "Big and Little" (macrocosm and microcosm - which are also two of our latest vocabulary words). The students participated in a "Great Chain of Being"/hierarchial activity where they first had to get themselves into an orderly line from tallest to shortest (without speaking), and then in order from oldest to youngest (via oral communication).

Tuesday and Wednesday led to discussion about the Elizabethan's love of language and the sparring of wits. This brought us to the specific discussion of how our modern ideas of language are not all that creative or interesting - especially when it comes to the use of expletives. The student's learned how the people in Shakespeare's time truly enjoyed being able to "top" one another with a wonderfully-worded insult. And so, we spent Tuesday putting together our own Elizabethan insults (using the very language the people who lived in merry old England used).

Tuesday night, each student memorized their insult and on Wednesday came to class prepared to lay some low (but very fun) blows. Following an in-class insult fest, the students "took it outside" where they paired up and worked with a "given" scenario (i.e. "Two friends fight over what is better: chunky or creamy peanut butter."), culminating with their memorized insult.

Each pair had the opportunity to present their scenario for the rest of the class, and we all enjoyed a rousing show of creatively performed pieces. Next week, the students will have the opportunity to learn some basic stage combat and will then pair their insults up with their fight skills to create a new scenario.

After reading a synopsis of The Comedy of Errors for homework last night, the students participated in a "mirror" exercise of the story today. Mrs. Veenstra served as our "guest reader", while I pantomimed the story and the students "mirrored" my movements. Following the Mirror exercise, students broke into small groups and worked together to create (given) "tableau pictures" (still life 3-D pictures) of different scenes from the play. By engaging in both activities, students (hopefully) "got" a deeper understanding of the story in their bodies, as well as their minds.

Tomorrow we will depart for Southwest Shakespeare Company at 9:00 AM for a 10:00 AM performance. I know that the students, Mrs. Stoyanoff and myself are really looking forward to the trip. I have no doubt that you will hear all about it from your students.

Have a wonderful (R & R) weekend!

Cheerio,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

Tomorrow...

For Spirit Day...
Friday: "TPA Spirit Day" - wear any TPA-related shirt (TPA sport jerseys, TPA shirts, Homecoming shirts, plain blue or gold shirts)
*Uniform bottoms required.

Field Trip to Southwest Shakespeare Company
To see The Comedy of Errors
Leaving TPJA at 9:00 AM
Returning between 12:30-1:00 PM
*Pack an extra snack (we're eating lunch late)

HOMEWORK, Thursday, September 24, 2009

Drama:
Go over first two lines of Hamlet speech
(A Lot!)

Language Arts:
No Homework

Math:
P. 70 "My Special Number Project"
Use Prime Time vocabulary words.
Try to use them all.
Due: Tuesday, September 29

Science:
Science Project research
Due: Tuesday, September 29

Social Studies:
Geography Hand-out on the Mid-Western states
Due: Tuesday, September 29
Stone Age Board Game
Due: Wednesday, September 30
STUDY! (Text Book Ch.'s 1-2)
Test tomorrow

Tomorrow for Spirit Week...

Thursday: NERDS
Wear your nerdy attire (buttoned up shirts, suspenders, pocket protectors, glasses, high pants/skirts)
*Uniform tops and bottoms required

HOMEWORK, Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Drama:
Read synopsis of The Comedy of Errors
Memorize 2nd part of Hamlet speech
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 24

Language Arts:
Answer questions on "Texas Facts" hand-out
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 24

Math:
Finish & study th eUnit Test hand-out.
Study the vocabulary in the book.
Unit Test tomorrow is based on the hand-out problems.

Science:
Science Project Research due Sept. 29
Read p. 90-95; Define vocab & do section review
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 24

Social Studies:
Study for Friday's Test
Work on Stone Age Board Game (TBC by next Wed., Sept. 30)
Work on Mid-Western States Geography sheets (due next Tue., Sept. 29)

Tomorrow for Spirit Week...

Wednesday: JOLLY RANCHER
Wear your cowboy attire (cowboy hats, boots, bolo ties, bandanas, plaid shirts)
*Uniform bottoms required

HOMEWORK, Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Drama:
Memorize 1st part of Hamlet
Memorize Elizabethan insult
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23

Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 3-4, Old Yeller
*Complete vocabulary practice (if you didn't in class)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23

Math:
Do p. 64, prob.'s 5.1 (E, F & G)
Please write a clear reason for the locker problem conjecture
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23

Science:
Read p. 80-89; Define Vocabulary
Do Section Review
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23
Research for Sci. Proj. due September 29

Social Studies:
Study for Friday's Test
Complete Geography work (Mid-Western States) for next Tuesday
Work on Stone Age Board Game
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23

Tomorrow, for Spirit Week...

Tuesday: BABY RUTH
Wear your sports clothes (any sports jersey, favorite team shirt, baseball hats)
*Uniform bottoms required

HOMEWORK, Monday, August 17, 2009

Drama:
Memorize the first part of Hamlet's speech
*By Wednesday
Memorize the 3rd phrase from Mother T.
Read "Elizabethan Beliefs" hand-out
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22

***If you have not returned your signed permission form for Friday's field trip, you MUST turn it in by tomorrow, Tuesday!!!***

Language Arts:
Look up definitions for ~
hierarchy, bawdy, macrocosm, microcosm
Write the definitions out in complete sentences, in your own words.
Read Chapter 2, Old Yeller
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22

*If you received a 'C' grade or below on your class list spelling quiz, you may re-take the quiz Wednesday morning at 7:50 AM. Meet Ms. Pitman at the Faculty House. Please do not be late!

Math:
*Unit Test (Thursday, September 24)
Finish hand-out and do p. 59, #'s 34 & 35
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22

Science:
Read p. 80-85:
Define vocabulary & complete section review, p. 85
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22
*Research for Sci. Project due September 29

Social Studies:
Work on Stone Age Board Game
Due: Next Wednesday, September 30
Study for Test, this Friday, September 25
Geography: 13 States/Points of Interest
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22

We Have Our Three Parents for Friday!

Thanks to...
Mrs. Cohen, Mrs. Nagy, and Mrs. Rines for offering to accompany us on our field trip next Friday to Southwest Shakespeare.

If any other parents were thinking of helping, there will be many other opportunities during the year, to be sure (so thank you, in advance).

Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

Announcements

Spirit Week (Next week: Sept. 21-25)
~ Dress up and receive the candy of the day ~
*(No tank tops and no weapons of any kind)

Monday: LIFESAVERS
Wear your beach attire (flip flops, sunglasses, leis, sun hats, no bathing suits)
*Uniform tops & bottoms required

Tuesday: BABY RUTH
Wear your sports clothes (any sports jersey, favorite team shirt, baseball hats)
*Uniform bottoms required

Wednesday: JOLLY RANCHER
Wear your cowboy attire (cowboy hats, boots, bolo ties, bandanas, plaid shirts)
*Uniform bottoms required

Thursday: NERDS
Wear your nerdy attire (buttoned up shirts, suspenders, pocket protectors, glasses, high pants/skirts)
*Uniform tops and bottoms required

Friday: "TPA Spirit Day" - wear any TPA-related shirt (TPA sport jerseys, TPA shirts, Homecoming shirts, plain blue or gold shirts)
*Uniform bottoms required.

Field Trip to Southwest Shakespeare Company
To see The Comedy of Errors
Friday, September 25
*See bright pink note that went home & sign permission slip

SEEKING: 3 Volunteer Parents for Next Friday's field trip
*Please contact Nicky Pitman, if you are able to accompany us (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Still Accepting Donations:
Of paper towels and sani-wipes.

HOMEWORK, Friday, September 18, 2009

Drama:
Give parents "Pink" slip about field trip.
Get permission slips signed for Friday's field trip.
Read Shakespeare packet.
Due: Monday, September 21

Language Arts:
Read Ch. 1, Old Yeller (carefully & with a dictionary)
Look up the definition of the word "farce."
Write down the definition in your own words in a complete sentence.
Due: Monday, September 21

Math:
P. 56 #1-2
P. 57 #23-25
Finish classwork, p. 56 4-11 (if you haven't already)
Due: Monday, September 21

Science:
Study for test!
Monday, September 21

Social Studies:
Study for next Friday's test
(use Ch. reviews on pg.'s 21 & 45 & pract. tests on pg.'s 23 & 47)
Work on your part of the Stone Age Board Game
*Complete Neolithic time line (if need be)
Due: Monday, September 21

*Remember to work on Geography assignment:
13 Western States: Points of Interest
Due: Tuesday, September 22

Tea & Stones

This week has just flown by and Room 503 has been one busy place!

In drama we have continued to hone our ensemble skills, fusing observation with sound and movement. On Tuesday, the students were given the task of "researching" a machine or a factory in order to observe the many parts that make it function. They were asked to notice each part: its shape, size, movement, sound (if it had one), and how it fit/worked with the other parts, keeping in mind that if a part were broken or missing, that the machine/factory would not be able to function.

This assignment was the basis for creating "human machines" - each person becoming a specific part of a working whole. Through sound and movement, the students have worked together to create machines that demonstrate how each ensemble member is integral to the success of the whole.

We celebrated the end of our first Language Arts book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with a tea. The tea was a fun way to wind up the book and enjoy some refreshments (and get out of our typical discussion mode), but more importantly, it was our first forage into learning how to create well-formulated discussion questions. The students are learning what makes for a good discussion question, and how and why a discussion question is different from a creative prompt, a factual inquiry, or a reflective question. Hard stuff.

Many of the students are already beginning to grasp what a good discussion question is, and we are only at the start of a very long process. I was pleased to find many of the students engaged in discussion, digging deeper, and asking even more thoughtful questions as the tea progressed.

In Social Studies we delved into group work in order to explore the Stone Age, fusing history and creativity with problem-solving and team-building skills. The students have spent the past two days brainstorming ideas and coming up with a "game plan" for their group.

Tomorrow we will wind up the week with our "Class List" spelling quiz. Each morning when we take attendance, all of the students and myself, participate in calling off each student's name out loud in order to hold all of us accountable for one another. Besides knowing each others name, my belief is that it is important to spell each others names correctly (it's a horrible feeling when someone you know fairly well misspells your name, isn't it?). Hence, a quiz.

There was obviously a lot more going on this week, but these were the "biggies" in the above academic areas.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend -

Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman

HOMEWORK, Thursday, September 17, 2009

Drama:
No homework.

Language Arts:
Alice final reflection
Research Fred Gipson (internet)
Write one (1) good paragraph on Gipson's life.
(Type or write neatly)
Study for Class List spelling quiz
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 18

Math:
Review last night's homework problem 4.3
Write the prime factorization of numbers 32-40
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 18

Science:
Study for Monday's test

Social Studies:
Work on Stone Age Board Game