Welcome back to TPA/TPJA and to another school year!
I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and is ready to begin classes, extra curriculars, and everything else that comes with being a member of the TPA/TPJA community.
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the 7th Grade pool party and at the Back to School Social this past week. Though Mrs. Stoyanoff and I are looking forward to having a terrific new year, we were so excited to get to see YOU this past week. You are a very special, amazing, incredible group of students and parents!
For those of you who don't know, two of our students will not be returning: Tabitha Martinez and Sabrina Rubio. If any of you would like to email or phone them, I know they would be thrilled to hear from you. : )
While I won't be working with you in a teaching capacity this year, I am happy that I'll have the opportunity to see you students on campus every day and to see you parents whenever you are around.
I hope that everyone has a terrific school year filled with fun, joy, wonder, curiosity, and awe.
With much love -
Cheers!
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Almost There!
Wow! Unbelievably, we are in the final two days of the 2009-2010 school year.
The final performances last night were an incredible culmination of the students' work in drama this year. Every one of them did a fantastic job and have made me proud and humbled at the same time.
Thanks to all of you parents for your help, support, and "making" such great kids!
Lockers should be cleared out by the end of today, if not, by tomorrow, Thursday, May 27 (please stop by school before or after the awards assembly to help pick up your student's things, if need be).
Tomorrow: PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR STUDENT TO TPA. Instead:
Bring them to EdOptions High School Auditorium for the All School Awards
2150 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, Az 85282 (west of the Price freeway)
8:20a.m - 12:25p.m.
UNIFORMS ARE MANDATORY!
Thanks again for being such spectacular parents, allowing me to teach your students, and for helping make this an incredibly memorable school year.
With love and gratitude.
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
The final performances last night were an incredible culmination of the students' work in drama this year. Every one of them did a fantastic job and have made me proud and humbled at the same time.
Thanks to all of you parents for your help, support, and "making" such great kids!
Lockers should be cleared out by the end of today, if not, by tomorrow, Thursday, May 27 (please stop by school before or after the awards assembly to help pick up your student's things, if need be).
Tomorrow: PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR STUDENT TO TPA. Instead:
Bring them to EdOptions High School Auditorium for the All School Awards
2150 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, Az 85282 (west of the Price freeway)
8:20a.m - 12:25p.m.
UNIFORMS ARE MANDATORY!
Thanks again for being such spectacular parents, allowing me to teach your students, and for helping make this an incredibly memorable school year.
With love and gratitude.
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Monday, May 24, 2010
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The following notice is being sent home with your student today...but in case it doesn't get from his/her hand to yours, here it is:
Dear Sixth Grade Students & Parents:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25 is the “big day.” It will be our last day of finals (Wednesday will be for reflection and a few other things, and Thursday, of course, is the Awards Assembly).
PLEASE NOTE: May 27th - All School Awards 8:20a.m - 12:25p.m, EdOptions High School Auditorium, Event will be held at EdOptions High Schools auditorium located at 2150 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, Az 85282 (west of the Price freeway)
Tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) final schedule:
8:25-10:25: SOCIAL STUDIES 10:25-10:35: BREAK 10:40-12:40: MATH
Please take special note:
Students have a different “call time” than the actual production time on Tuesday evening:
ROOM 503 (6P): 5:00 PM *Please make it a point to be very on time. Thanks!
ROOM 506 (6S): 5:30 PM
The performances begin at 6:00 PM.
GIRLS: Please come with your hair prepared the way you would like it done for performance. There will be NO time to do hair.
Parents: Thank you, in advance, if you are bringing food and drinks. Please bring your items to the faculty house prior to the performance beginning. If you are helping to set up refreshments, please plan to help set up tables with table cloths, prior to the performance, and to bring food/beverage out to the tables at the end of the production for our celebration.
Please email me this evening if you have any questions. I am not sure how much access I will have to the computer tomorrow: tpjapitman@gmail.com.
Looking forward to tomorrow evening!
In gratitude,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Dear Sixth Grade Students & Parents:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25 is the “big day.” It will be our last day of finals (Wednesday will be for reflection and a few other things, and Thursday, of course, is the Awards Assembly).
PLEASE NOTE: May 27th - All School Awards 8:20a.m - 12:25p.m, EdOptions High School Auditorium, Event will be held at EdOptions High Schools auditorium located at 2150 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, Az 85282 (west of the Price freeway)
Tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) final schedule:
8:25-10:25: SOCIAL STUDIES 10:25-10:35: BREAK 10:40-12:40: MATH
Please take special note:
Students have a different “call time” than the actual production time on Tuesday evening:
ROOM 503 (6P): 5:00 PM *Please make it a point to be very on time. Thanks!
ROOM 506 (6S): 5:30 PM
The performances begin at 6:00 PM.
GIRLS: Please come with your hair prepared the way you would like it done for performance. There will be NO time to do hair.
Parents: Thank you, in advance, if you are bringing food and drinks. Please bring your items to the faculty house prior to the performance beginning. If you are helping to set up refreshments, please plan to help set up tables with table cloths, prior to the performance, and to bring food/beverage out to the tables at the end of the production for our celebration.
Please email me this evening if you have any questions. I am not sure how much access I will have to the computer tomorrow: tpjapitman@gmail.com.
Looking forward to tomorrow evening!
In gratitude,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Thursday, May 20, 2010
HOMEWORK, Thursday, May 20, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines & Song Lyrics
At least once, out loud!
Finish typing up Nursery Rhyme response
Language Arts:
Work on Final Project
Due: Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on Final Practice
30 minutes
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Science:
Study packet!
Final: Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
Work on Final Questions
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Extra Mile Club:
Assignments #7 & 8
2nd Ind. Reading Project
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 21
Go over ALL lines & Song Lyrics
At least once, out loud!
Finish typing up Nursery Rhyme response
Language Arts:
Work on Final Project
Due: Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on Final Practice
30 minutes
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Science:
Study packet!
Final: Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
Work on Final Questions
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Extra Mile Club:
Assignments #7 & 8
2nd Ind. Reading Project
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 21
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines & ALL song lyrics
at least once OUT LOUD this evening
Give Parents/Guardians Flier for Drama
TONIGHT!
Type up Response to Nursery Rhyme
Due: Monday, May 24 - AT THE LATEST!
Language Arts:
Work on Final Project
Due: Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on Final Packet
for 30 minutes
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Science:
STUDY Packet
Final: Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
STUDY for Middle Ages Unit Test
Tomorrow, May 20
Work on Primary & Secondary Questions
for Final next week
Tuesday, May 25
Go over ALL lines & ALL song lyrics
at least once OUT LOUD this evening
Give Parents/Guardians Flier for Drama
TONIGHT!
Type up Response to Nursery Rhyme
Due: Monday, May 24 - AT THE LATEST!
Language Arts:
Work on Final Project
Due: Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on Final Packet
for 30 minutes
Final: Tuesday, May 25
Science:
STUDY Packet
Final: Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
STUDY for Middle Ages Unit Test
Tomorrow, May 20
Work on Primary & Secondary Questions
for Final next week
Tuesday, May 25
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines and ALL song lyrics
out loud at least once tonight!
Give your parents the invite to our production.
Language Arts:
Work on Language Arts final project.
Due: Next Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on the final review problems.
Science:
STUDY Packet!
Final: next Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
STUDY! Unit test: Middle Ages
Thursday, May 20
Begin working on primary & secondary
questions for SS final
Final: Next Tuesday, May 25
Go over ALL lines and ALL song lyrics
out loud at least once tonight!
Give your parents the invite to our production.
Language Arts:
Work on Language Arts final project.
Due: Next Monday, May 24
Math:
Work on the final review problems.
Science:
STUDY Packet!
Final: next Monday, May 24
Social Studies:
STUDY! Unit test: Middle Ages
Thursday, May 20
Begin working on primary & secondary
questions for SS final
Final: Next Tuesday, May 25
Monday, May 17, 2010
HOMEWORK, Monday, May 17, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines (once out loud)!
Go over "From Day to Night" lyrics
Make sure to give your parent/guardian
yellow information sheet
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab test tomorrow.
Begin Final project (Due next Monday, May 24)
Math:
Do "Covering & Surrounding" hand outs
Work for 30 minutes on these
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18
Science:
Study Organ Systems
Do test corrections (if not completed)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18
Social Studies:
NO homework!!!
Go over ALL lines (once out loud)!
Go over "From Day to Night" lyrics
Make sure to give your parent/guardian
yellow information sheet
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab test tomorrow.
Begin Final project (Due next Monday, May 24)
Math:
Do "Covering & Surrounding" hand outs
Work for 30 minutes on these
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18
Science:
Study Organ Systems
Do test corrections (if not completed)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18
Social Studies:
NO homework!!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
One More Full Week to Go!
It's hard to fathom, but we have just five days of regular classes to go.
The final Drama productions and the Sixth Grade End-of-the-Year celebration are slated for TUESDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM in the Zelman Center. All students will have the final part of their play on Monday, May 3. There will be TWO (two) dress rehearsals for EACH production (both Room 503 & 506 have their own play they will be performing): one on Saturday, May 22 (times TBD) and then another AFTER school on Monday, May 24, 12:40 - 3:10 PM. Please note the change of time for the dress rehearsals on Monday. I appreciate everyone's help and cooperation - I know I am asking a lot of you and the students.
The Final Schedule is as follows:
Monday, May 24:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Language Arts; ROOM 506: Science
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503 - Science; ROOM 506: Language Arts
12:40 - 3:00 PM - Dress Rehearsals
Tuesday, May 25:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Social Studies; ROOM 506: Social Studies
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503 - Math; ROOM 506: Math
5:00 PM: Call Time, Room 503
5:30 PM: Call Time, Room 506
6:00 PM: 6th Grade Final Productions/Celebration
Wednesday, May 26:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Class Reflection; ROOM 506: Class Reflection
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503/ROOM 506: *You'll see...
Thursday, May 27:
All-school Awards Assembly, A.M. (Mandatory)
Senior Graduation, P.M.
I will be sending information home on Monday, May 17 regarding
all of the Drama Production information.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
The final Drama productions and the Sixth Grade End-of-the-Year celebration are slated for TUESDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM in the Zelman Center. All students will have the final part of their play on Monday, May 3. There will be TWO (two) dress rehearsals for EACH production (both Room 503 & 506 have their own play they will be performing): one on Saturday, May 22 (times TBD) and then another AFTER school on Monday, May 24, 12:40 - 3:10 PM. Please note the change of time for the dress rehearsals on Monday. I appreciate everyone's help and cooperation - I know I am asking a lot of you and the students.
The Final Schedule is as follows:
Monday, May 24:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Language Arts; ROOM 506: Science
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503 - Science; ROOM 506: Language Arts
12:40 - 3:00 PM - Dress Rehearsals
Tuesday, May 25:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Social Studies; ROOM 506: Social Studies
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503 - Math; ROOM 506: Math
5:00 PM: Call Time, Room 503
5:30 PM: Call Time, Room 506
6:00 PM: 6th Grade Final Productions/Celebration
Wednesday, May 26:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM -
ROOM 503 - Class Reflection; ROOM 506: Class Reflection
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM -
ROOM 503/ROOM 506: *You'll see...
Thursday, May 27:
All-school Awards Assembly, A.M. (Mandatory)
Senior Graduation, P.M.
I will be sending information home on Monday, May 17 regarding
all of the Drama Production information.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
HOMEWORK, Friday, May 14, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines, OUT LOUD!
Language Arts:
Go over & over vocab. (Test Tuesday)
Think about themes, quotes, etc.
to prep for L.A. final project
Math:
P. 12-13 in covering & surrounding
#19-23
*We will work on the hand-outs for area
and perimeter on Monday in class.
Science:
Do test corrections
Do research on organs and functions
of a human body system.
Due: Monday, May 17
Social Studies:
Go over ALL your notes, assessments,
study guides, hand-outs, and running vocab.
for the Middle Ages.
*Write down any questions you have for
Monday's class.
Middle Ages Unit Test, Thursday, May 20
Extra Mile Club:
Assignments # 7 & 8
Due: Friday, May 21
Go over ALL lines, OUT LOUD!
Language Arts:
Go over & over vocab. (Test Tuesday)
Think about themes, quotes, etc.
to prep for L.A. final project
Math:
P. 12-13 in covering & surrounding
#19-23
*We will work on the hand-outs for area
and perimeter on Monday in class.
Science:
Do test corrections
Do research on organs and functions
of a human body system.
Due: Monday, May 17
Social Studies:
Go over ALL your notes, assessments,
study guides, hand-outs, and running vocab.
for the Middle Ages.
*Write down any questions you have for
Monday's class.
Middle Ages Unit Test, Thursday, May 20
Extra Mile Club:
Assignments # 7 & 8
Due: Friday, May 21
Thursday, May 13, 2010
HOMEWORK, Thursday, May 13, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines -
Out loud!!!
Language Arts:
Go over all vocabulary
Bring in two quotes about each:
Home, Travel
*Write down the name of the author
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Math:
P. 15, #11-17
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Science:
No Homework!
Social Studies:
Read entire packet, Theatre: The Middle Ages
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Go over ALL lines -
Out loud!!!
Language Arts:
Go over all vocabulary
Bring in two quotes about each:
Home, Travel
*Write down the name of the author
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Math:
P. 15, #11-17
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Science:
No Homework!
Social Studies:
Read entire packet, Theatre: The Middle Ages
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 14
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Drama:
Go over ALL lines out loud!
Language Arts:
Find two quotes about each:
Home & Travel/Journey
Be sure that they relate to our literature
and touch you/speak to you in some way.
Write down the "author" of the quote.
Study vocabulary.
Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Math:
p. 13, #1-5; p. 17, #24
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Science:
NO HOMEWORK!
Social Studies:
Read Hand-Out on
Cathedrals, Romanesque & Gothic Archi.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Go over ALL lines out loud!
Language Arts:
Find two quotes about each:
Home & Travel/Journey
Be sure that they relate to our literature
and touch you/speak to you in some way.
Write down the "author" of the quote.
Study vocabulary.
Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Math:
p. 13, #1-5; p. 17, #24
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Science:
NO HOMEWORK!
Social Studies:
Read Hand-Out on
Cathedrals, Romanesque & Gothic Archi.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 13
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Drama:
Recite ALL lines OUT LOUD
this evening.
Language Arts:
Go over vocabulary!!!
Math:
P. 60 #18, b, c, d, 19-21
P. 62, #23
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Science:
STUDY!
Test tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Social Studies:
Go over your assessments and study guides
Put them in order.
Make sure to have your running vocab. on one
sheet (or sheets stapled together).
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #6
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Recite ALL lines OUT LOUD
this evening.
Language Arts:
Go over vocabulary!!!
Math:
P. 60 #18, b, c, d, 19-21
P. 62, #23
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Science:
STUDY!
Test tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Social Studies:
Go over your assessments and study guides
Put them in order.
Make sure to have your running vocab. on one
sheet (or sheets stapled together).
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #6
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12
Friday, May 7, 2010
HOMEWORK, Friday, May 7, 2010
Drama:
Be off-book by MONDAY!
(The Entire Play)
Language Arts:
Read/Complete Adam of the Road
Go over vocabulary
BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY:
Tales of the Greek Heroes
A Wrinkle in Time
The Book of Three
Adam of the Road
Due: Monday, May 10
Math:
Work on the division and percent
handouts given in class.
You do not have to finish it all.
Due: Later Next Week!
Science:
Rd. p. 12-23
Define vocab and do both section assessments
Due: Monday, May 10
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 17, Sections 4 & 5
p. 540-549
Do running vocabulary.
Answer question sheet
Due: Monday, May 10
Be off-book by MONDAY!
(The Entire Play)
Language Arts:
Read/Complete Adam of the Road
Go over vocabulary
BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY:
Tales of the Greek Heroes
A Wrinkle in Time
The Book of Three
Adam of the Road
Due: Monday, May 10
Math:
Work on the division and percent
handouts given in class.
You do not have to finish it all.
Due: Later Next Week!
Science:
Rd. p. 12-23
Define vocab and do both section assessments
Due: Monday, May 10
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 17, Sections 4 & 5
p. 540-549
Do running vocabulary.
Answer question sheet
Due: Monday, May 10
Thursday, May 6, 2010
HOMEWORK, Thursday, May 6, 2010
Drama:
MEMORIZE LINES!
Off-book entire script by Monday, May 10
Go over ALL lines EVERY DAY OUT LOUD!
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 18-19, Adam of the Road
Go over vocab.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Math:
Clean up the math work in your
lunch order form. Finish answering
questions in A on p.'s 52-53
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Science:
Think, research, and write a paragraph
on what makes a living thing a living thing.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Social Studies:
Read Section 3, Text Book: p. 533-539
Do running vocab. and section assess. #1-4
ALSO: Fill out study guide for Section 2.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
MEMORIZE LINES!
Off-book entire script by Monday, May 10
Go over ALL lines EVERY DAY OUT LOUD!
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 18-19, Adam of the Road
Go over vocab.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Math:
Clean up the math work in your
lunch order form. Finish answering
questions in A on p.'s 52-53
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Science:
Think, research, and write a paragraph
on what makes a living thing a living thing.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Social Studies:
Read Section 3, Text Book: p. 533-539
Do running vocab. and section assess. #1-4
ALSO: Fill out study guide for Section 2.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, May 7
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Drama:
MEMORIZE LINES!
Be off-book by Monday, May 10
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 16-17, Adam of the Road
Do last three vocab. words
Study All Words - hint, hint, nudge, nudge
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Math:
p. 51, prob. 4.1
B & C only
Read p. 52-53
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Science:
Read hand-out: Louis Pasteur
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Social Studies:
Read p. 528-532
Do Section Assess., p. 532, 1-3
Do running vocab.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #6
Due: Wednesday, May 12
MEMORIZE LINES!
Be off-book by Monday, May 10
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 16-17, Adam of the Road
Do last three vocab. words
Study All Words - hint, hint, nudge, nudge
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Math:
p. 51, prob. 4.1
B & C only
Read p. 52-53
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Science:
Read hand-out: Louis Pasteur
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Social Studies:
Read p. 528-532
Do Section Assess., p. 532, 1-3
Do running vocab.
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #6
Due: Wednesday, May 12
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Drama:
Memorize lines!
Be COMPLETELY off-book
By: Next Monday, May 10
Room 503: Complete Costume/prop sheet
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Parent forms must be returned
By: Thursday, May 6
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 14-15, Adam of the Road
Complete Vocab. practice, first three words (15-17)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Math:
Do p. 42, prob. 3.4: A, B, C
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Science:
Read hand-out and p. 4-11
Do vocab & Section Review
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Social Studies:
Complete last night's homework
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Memorize lines!
Be COMPLETELY off-book
By: Next Monday, May 10
Room 503: Complete Costume/prop sheet
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Parent forms must be returned
By: Thursday, May 6
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 14-15, Adam of the Road
Complete Vocab. practice, first three words (15-17)
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Math:
Do p. 42, prob. 3.4: A, B, C
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Science:
Read hand-out and p. 4-11
Do vocab & Section Review
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Social Studies:
Complete last night's homework
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5
Monday, May 3, 2010
HOMEWORK, Monday, May 3, 2010
Drama:
Both Room 503/506:
Memorize lines! Be off-book, Parts 1-9
By Monday, May 10
*Give parents Drama Final Letter
Return form to school
By Thursday, May 6
Language Arts:
Read Chapters 11-13, Adam of the Road
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Math:
Whatever you did not finish in class,
please do for homework tonight!
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Science:
Read the back of the hand-out
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Social Studies:
Read p. 522-523, Text
Answer ques. 1-4, p. 523
Read p. 524-527, Text
Answer Assess. Ques. 1-3
Do running vocab
Due: Wednesday, May 5
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #5
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Both Room 503/506:
Memorize lines! Be off-book, Parts 1-9
By Monday, May 10
*Give parents Drama Final Letter
Return form to school
By Thursday, May 6
Language Arts:
Read Chapters 11-13, Adam of the Road
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Math:
Whatever you did not finish in class,
please do for homework tonight!
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Science:
Read the back of the hand-out
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Social Studies:
Read p. 522-523, Text
Answer ques. 1-4, p. 523
Read p. 524-527, Text
Answer Assess. Ques. 1-3
Do running vocab
Due: Wednesday, May 5
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #5
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Countdown Begins!
Three weeks of regular classes left: 15 school days.
Three days of final exams (and one performance).
One day at the very end for an all-school Awards Assembly.
19 days total.
WOW!
There is much to do in these final weeks and it's going to be hard for all of us to keep our focus. However - focus we must!
The final Drama productions and the Sixth Grade End-of-the-Year celebration are slated for TUESDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM in the Zelman Center. All students will have the final part of their play on Monday, May 3. There will be TWO (two) dress rehearsals for EACH production (both Room 503 & 506 have their own play they will be performing): one on Saturday, May 22 (times TBD) and then another one during school time on Monday, May 24. I will be sending information home (paper copy) on Monday. I appreciate everyone's help and cooperation - I know I am asking a lot of you and the students.
The schedule for each Sixth Grade Final Exam will be given the week prior to Finals Week (by Monday, May 17). Please note, the basic schedule as follows:
Monday, May 24:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #1
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #2
Tuesday, May 25:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #3
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #4
Wednesday, May 26:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #5
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #6
*Each Classroom 503/506 will have their dress rehearsal during the #1 final slot or the #2 final slot. During one of the final slots on Tuesday (either #4 or 5), both classrooms will join together to prepare for that evening's festivities. This time slot will be announced when the Finals' schedule is determined.
This weekend our students are enjoying their last R & R weekend of the school year and I hope that gives them some extra energy for the final haul.
Mrs. Stoyanoff and I will be doing our best to keep you abreast of all that's going on in the next few weeks as best we can. However, if you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to email.
Enjoy your weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Three days of final exams (and one performance).
One day at the very end for an all-school Awards Assembly.
19 days total.
WOW!
There is much to do in these final weeks and it's going to be hard for all of us to keep our focus. However - focus we must!
The final Drama productions and the Sixth Grade End-of-the-Year celebration are slated for TUESDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM in the Zelman Center. All students will have the final part of their play on Monday, May 3. There will be TWO (two) dress rehearsals for EACH production (both Room 503 & 506 have their own play they will be performing): one on Saturday, May 22 (times TBD) and then another one during school time on Monday, May 24. I will be sending information home (paper copy) on Monday. I appreciate everyone's help and cooperation - I know I am asking a lot of you and the students.
The schedule for each Sixth Grade Final Exam will be given the week prior to Finals Week (by Monday, May 17). Please note, the basic schedule as follows:
Monday, May 24:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #1
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #2
Tuesday, May 25:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #3
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #4
Wednesday, May 26:
8:25 AM - 10:25 AM, Final #5
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM: Break
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM: Final #6
*Each Classroom 503/506 will have their dress rehearsal during the #1 final slot or the #2 final slot. During one of the final slots on Tuesday (either #4 or 5), both classrooms will join together to prepare for that evening's festivities. This time slot will be announced when the Finals' schedule is determined.
This weekend our students are enjoying their last R & R weekend of the school year and I hope that gives them some extra energy for the final haul.
Mrs. Stoyanoff and I will be doing our best to keep you abreast of all that's going on in the next few weeks as best we can. However, if you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to email.
Enjoy your weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Friday, April 30, 2010
HOMEWORK, Friday, April 30, 2010
Guess what?! It's an R & R weekend so there's no homework!
However, if you don't have your lines memorized for Part 7 of Mother and the Goose or for Part 8 of Out of the Box, you still need to be off-book by Monday...which means you still have work to do! Sorry. : (
Enjoy your R & R time and come back with good energy and ready-to-work brain cells for the last three weeks of class!
However, if you don't have your lines memorized for Part 7 of Mother and the Goose or for Part 8 of Out of the Box, you still need to be off-book by Monday...which means you still have work to do! Sorry. : (
Enjoy your R & R time and come back with good energy and ready-to-work brain cells for the last three weeks of class!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
HOMEWORK, Thursday, April 29, 2010
Drama:
Go over Lines!
503: Be off book Part 7, by Monday, May 3
Be off book Part 8, by Thursday, May 6
506: Be off book Part 8, by Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Go over spelling and definitions for words #1-14
QUIZ tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Choose one (1) quote from Adam of the Road, Ch.'s 7-10
Write down the page number where you found the quote.
Explain why you chose the quote and what you think it means.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Math:
P. 43, #1-4, #7-9
*For #7-9, divide by changing the decimals
into fractions.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Science:
Test corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Social Studies:
Read Eleanor of Aquitane hand-out
Read Ch. 17, Section 4 in text book
Go over ALL four sections of Ch. 17
ALL Middle Ages hand-outs
QUIZ, tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Extra Mile:
Assignment #5
Due: Tuesday, May 4
Go over Lines!
503: Be off book Part 7, by Monday, May 3
Be off book Part 8, by Thursday, May 6
506: Be off book Part 8, by Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Go over spelling and definitions for words #1-14
QUIZ tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Choose one (1) quote from Adam of the Road, Ch.'s 7-10
Write down the page number where you found the quote.
Explain why you chose the quote and what you think it means.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Math:
P. 43, #1-4, #7-9
*For #7-9, divide by changing the decimals
into fractions.
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Science:
Test corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Social Studies:
Read Eleanor of Aquitane hand-out
Read Ch. 17, Section 4 in text book
Go over ALL four sections of Ch. 17
ALL Middle Ages hand-outs
QUIZ, tomorrow, Friday, April 30
Extra Mile:
Assignment #5
Due: Tuesday, May 4
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Drama:
Memorize Lines -
503: Through Part 7
506: Through Part 8
By Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Read Chapters 9 & 10, Adam of the Road
Go over vocabulary words, #1-14
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Math:
Finish the "Skill" Hand-out, both sides
Show the multiplication NEATLY!
Use the algorithm
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Science:
No Homework!
Social Studies:
Complete whatever group work you need to
for presentations -
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #5
Due: Tuesday, May 4
Memorize Lines -
503: Through Part 7
506: Through Part 8
By Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Read Chapters 9 & 10, Adam of the Road
Go over vocabulary words, #1-14
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Math:
Finish the "Skill" Hand-out, both sides
Show the multiplication NEATLY!
Use the algorithm
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Science:
No Homework!
Social Studies:
Complete whatever group work you need to
for presentations -
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 29
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #5
Due: Tuesday, May 4
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Drama:
MEMORIZE LINES!
503: Part 7, due: Monday, May 3
506: Part 8, due: Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 7-8, Adam of the Road
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Math:
P. 29, #21; P. 32, #47
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Science:
STUDY Chapters 1 & 4 for tomorrow's test!
Social Studies:
Finish your Coat of Arms
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
MEMORIZE LINES!
503: Part 7, due: Monday, May 3
506: Part 8, due: Monday, May 3
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 7-8, Adam of the Road
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Math:
P. 29, #21; P. 32, #47
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Science:
STUDY Chapters 1 & 4 for tomorrow's test!
Social Studies:
Finish your Coat of Arms
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28
Monday, April 26, 2010
Shower the People You Love With Love
Shower the people you love with love
Show them the way that you feel
Things are gonna be much better
If we only will - James Taylor
And today the Room 503 students did just that: they showered Mrs. Hipple with gifts and treats and lots of love in celebration of the soon-to-be-William Hipple IV.
Thanks to the parents who provided delicious treats. I know Mrs. Hipple was absolutely thrilled with the surprise party and the lovely gifts (see photos below). We are blessed to have such thoughtful, caring students and parents in this 2009-2010 school year!
Show them the way that you feel
Things are gonna be much better
If we only will - James Taylor
And today the Room 503 students did just that: they showered Mrs. Hipple with gifts and treats and lots of love in celebration of the soon-to-be-William Hipple IV.
Thanks to the parents who provided delicious treats. I know Mrs. Hipple was absolutely thrilled with the surprise party and the lovely gifts (see photos below). We are blessed to have such thoughtful, caring students and parents in this 2009-2010 school year!
HOMEWORK, Monday, April 26, 2010
Drama:
503: Start memorizing Part 7
(Be off-book, Parts 1-6, tomorrow, April 27)
506: Start memorizing Part 8
(Be off-book, Parts 1-7, tomorrow, April 27)
Language Arts:
Do Vocab. Practice, Words 5 & 6
Go over all six vocab words
Go back over St. Alban's/Monks & Monasteries
Hand-outs
*HINT, HINT, NUDGE, NUDGE, WINK, WINK!
Math:
P. 30, #25-32
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27
Science:
Read p. 14-21
Do vocab. & section review
Due: Tomorrow, April 27
Social Studies:
Complete Study Guide for sections 2 & 3
Read Hand-outs on Charlegmagne &
William the Conqueror
Think about Coat of Arms design
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Wednesday, April 28
503: Start memorizing Part 7
(Be off-book, Parts 1-6, tomorrow, April 27)
506: Start memorizing Part 8
(Be off-book, Parts 1-7, tomorrow, April 27)
Language Arts:
Do Vocab. Practice, Words 5 & 6
Go over all six vocab words
Go back over St. Alban's/Monks & Monasteries
Hand-outs
*HINT, HINT, NUDGE, NUDGE, WINK, WINK!
Math:
P. 30, #25-32
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27
Science:
Read p. 14-21
Do vocab. & section review
Due: Tomorrow, April 27
Social Studies:
Complete Study Guide for sections 2 & 3
Read Hand-outs on Charlegmagne &
William the Conqueror
Think about Coat of Arms design
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Wednesday, April 28
Friday, April 23, 2010
HOMEWORK, Friday, April 23, 2010
Drama:
Go over lines!!!
Out loud at least once a day. : )
Language Arts:
Read Adam of the Road, Chapters 5 & 6
Read over hand-outs on St. Alban's & Medieval Religion
Song assignment (lyrics & write-up)
*Parent/Guardian Signature for Vocab. Test
Due: Monday, April 26
Math:
Pg. 28, #7-13
Solve each decimal multiplication problem
by using fractions
Due: Monday, April 26
Science:
Read p. 78-83
Do vocab. and section review and
Read 84-91 vocab and section review
Due: Monday, April 26
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 17, Sections 2 & 3
P. 500-511; Do running vocab.
Do Sec. Assessments -
P. 504, 1-3
P. 511, 1-4
*Parent/Guardian Signature for Rome Test
Due: Monday, April 26
Go over lines!!!
Out loud at least once a day. : )
Language Arts:
Read Adam of the Road, Chapters 5 & 6
Read over hand-outs on St. Alban's & Medieval Religion
Song assignment (lyrics & write-up)
*Parent/Guardian Signature for Vocab. Test
Due: Monday, April 26
Math:
Pg. 28, #7-13
Solve each decimal multiplication problem
by using fractions
Due: Monday, April 26
Science:
Read p. 78-83
Do vocab. and section review and
Read 84-91 vocab and section review
Due: Monday, April 26
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 17, Sections 2 & 3
P. 500-511; Do running vocab.
Do Sec. Assessments -
P. 504, 1-3
P. 511, 1-4
*Parent/Guardian Signature for Rome Test
Due: Monday, April 26
Thursday, April 22, 2010
TPA/TPJA Dared to Care!
Today was the last day of our Dare to Care Campaign-Drive. The students and I are pleased to say that it was a total success!
What started out as a fairly "slow" day on Monday, picked up wildly on Tuesday (go, Section A!), and by this afternoon here were the numbers:
Section A...435 items
Section B...176 items
Section C....92 items
This was a terrific way to get our whole school involved in helping out those less fortunate, and it was a really wonderful event to have the students of Room 503 lead. Our classroom philosophy, O.T.O. (Other Than Ourselves) was fully realized as we were able to not only give to others who have less, but to call ourselves (and others) to extend a hand.
As Margaret Mead once said:
Never doubt that a small group of commited citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
A big thank you to all of you parents who donated!
Tomorrow, at homeroom, the Putrasahans will be bringing in a special treat to celebrate the students' efforts and success. They have truly earned it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
What started out as a fairly "slow" day on Monday, picked up wildly on Tuesday (go, Section A!), and by this afternoon here were the numbers:
Section A...435 items
Section B...176 items
Section C....92 items
This was a terrific way to get our whole school involved in helping out those less fortunate, and it was a really wonderful event to have the students of Room 503 lead. Our classroom philosophy, O.T.O. (Other Than Ourselves) was fully realized as we were able to not only give to others who have less, but to call ourselves (and others) to extend a hand.
As Margaret Mead once said:
Never doubt that a small group of commited citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
A big thank you to all of you parents who donated!
Tomorrow, at homeroom, the Putrasahans will be bringing in a special treat to celebrate the students' efforts and success. They have truly earned it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
HOMEWORK, Thursday, April 22, 2010
Drama:
Go over your lines!!!
Out loud - at least once a day.
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 3 & 4, Adam of the Road
Do Vocab. Practice, Words 1-4
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Get Vocab. Test Grade Key Signed by parents
By: Monday, April 26
Math:
Do problem 2.1, Part A
Also: Study adding and subtracting decimals
Quiz: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Science:
Social Studies:
Read (Text Book)
Ch. 17, p. 492-493
Sec. 1, p. 496-499
Do Sec. Assess., p. 499, 1-2
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Go over your lines!!!
Out loud - at least once a day.
Language Arts:
Read Ch.'s 3 & 4, Adam of the Road
Do Vocab. Practice, Words 1-4
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Get Vocab. Test Grade Key Signed by parents
By: Monday, April 26
Math:
Do problem 2.1, Part A
Also: Study adding and subtracting decimals
Quiz: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Science:
Social Studies:
Read (Text Book)
Ch. 17, p. 492-493
Sec. 1, p. 496-499
Do Sec. Assess., p. 499, 1-2
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 23
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Drama:
Go over lines!
503: Be off-book, Part 6, Monday, April 26
506: Be off-book, Part 7, Monday, April 26
Language Arts:
Read Adam of the Road, Ch.'s 1-2
Circle any words/terms/people/places
you are unfamiliar with.
Choose song - that touches your heart/is poetic
Type up lyrics
Math:
P. 13-16, #7, 20, 31, 32, 34-35, 38
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22
Science:
Work on presentation
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22
Social Studies:
No Homework!
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Next Wednesday, April 28
Go over lines!
503: Be off-book, Part 6, Monday, April 26
506: Be off-book, Part 7, Monday, April 26
Language Arts:
Read Adam of the Road, Ch.'s 1-2
Circle any words/terms/people/places
you are unfamiliar with.
Choose song - that touches your heart/is poetic
Type up lyrics
Math:
P. 13-16, #7, 20, 31, 32, 34-35, 38
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22
Science:
Work on presentation
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22
Social Studies:
No Homework!
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #4
Due: Next Wednesday, April 28
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Drama:
Be off book, Sections 1-5
Section six: memorize by next Monday
Language Arts:
Read Poetry packet
Bring Adam of the Road to class
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21
Math:
Read section 1.3 in BP3. Work on problem 1.3 parts A and B.
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21
Science:
Work on presentation
Due: Thursday, April 22
Social Studies:
No homework!
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #3
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22
Be off book, Sections 1-5
Section six: memorize by next Monday
Language Arts:
Read Poetry packet
Bring Adam of the Road to class
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21
Math:
Read section 1.3 in BP3. Work on problem 1.3 parts A and B.
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21
Science:
Work on presentation
Due: Thursday, April 22
Social Studies:
No homework!
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #3
Due: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22
Monday, April 19, 2010
Announcements
Please Note: The Date of the Drama Final has been changed!
The Drama Final/6th Grade Celebration will be held
Tuesday Evening, May 25, 6:00 PM, Zelman Center - TPA
The Drama Final/6th Grade Celebration will be held
Tuesday Evening, May 25, 6:00 PM, Zelman Center - TPA
HOMEWORK, Monday, April 19
Drama:
Go over ALL lines!
Memorize Part 6 by NEXT Monday, 4/26
Language Arts:
Read POETRY hand-out
Bring Adam of the Road to class
Due: Wednesday, April 21
AIMS Reading Testing tomorrow
Math:
Problem 1.2, P. 9 (A, B)
*But you have to read P. 8 first!
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday April 20
Science:
Research your topic
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday April 20
Social Studies:
STUDY!!! Test Tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/20
Extra Mile Club:
*One extra day to complete assignment
Due: Wednesday, April 21
Go over ALL lines!
Memorize Part 6 by NEXT Monday, 4/26
Language Arts:
Read POETRY hand-out
Bring Adam of the Road to class
Due: Wednesday, April 21
AIMS Reading Testing tomorrow
Math:
Problem 1.2, P. 9 (A, B)
*But you have to read P. 8 first!
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday April 20
Science:
Research your topic
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday April 20
Social Studies:
STUDY!!! Test Tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/20
Extra Mile Club:
*One extra day to complete assignment
Due: Wednesday, April 21
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Dare to Care
This past week the students in Room 503 unanimously agreed to spearhead a campaign drive to support a children's shelter in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Marisa, her brother, Josh, and their parents, Kris and Maya Putrasahan had spent a good portion of their Spring Break at Esperanza, volunteering their time, and were hoping to do something more.
After hearing about the Putrasahan's experiences and the children's needs at Esperanza, I thought it would be great if Room 503 could get involved somehow (as well as Section 7A) - especially as it fits so well with our classroom philosophy, O.T.O. (Other Than Ourselves). Why stop at two class sections, we then thought. Let's get the whole school involved.
Friday morning the students of Room 503 did just that. Armed with fliers, the students set out in small groups and made their way into (almost) every first period classroom to tell all of the TPA student community about next week's campaign drive, Dare to Care - in conjunction with Earth Day Week (Earth Day is Thursday, April 22), and encourage them to participate (see flyer text below).
Then, this afternoon, fueled by pizza (provided by Dr. Putrasahan), some of the students from Room 503, some of the 7A students, and a few others stayed after school to make posters for next week's campaign (see photos below).
I am really proud of the students and their efforts. It's great to see the youngest students in the TPJA/TPA community taking up the leadership role and doing good for the planet and those who reside on it.
Truth or Dare?
It’s not just a game.
Truth: Earth Day is April 22.
Dare to care: Dare to care for the Earth and for someone who is less fortunate than us.
Truth: Many countries in the world are experiencing food shortages while we have a surplus of food in the United States.
Dare to care: Dare to donate non-perishable food items, which will be given to Esperanza, a children’s shelter in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
Truth: Many people are not able to practice good hygiene habits or live in sanitary conditions because they cannot afford the supplies.
Dare to care: Dare to donate personal hygiene supplies and cleaning supplies, which will be given to Esperanza.
Truth: There is an abundance of clothing in the United States while many people in poorer nations do not have more than two sets of clothes.
Dare to care: Let us “step up to the plate” by recycling our gently used clothes and donating them to Esperanza.
The A’s, B’s and C’s of “Dare to Care” Week
What: Earth Day Week/ “Dare to Care” – Supplies Drive Challenge for ‘Esperanza para los Ninos’
After hearing about the Putrasahan's experiences and the children's needs at Esperanza, I thought it would be great if Room 503 could get involved somehow (as well as Section 7A) - especially as it fits so well with our classroom philosophy, O.T.O. (Other Than Ourselves). Why stop at two class sections, we then thought. Let's get the whole school involved.
Friday morning the students of Room 503 did just that. Armed with fliers, the students set out in small groups and made their way into (almost) every first period classroom to tell all of the TPA student community about next week's campaign drive, Dare to Care - in conjunction with Earth Day Week (Earth Day is Thursday, April 22), and encourage them to participate (see flyer text below).
Then, this afternoon, fueled by pizza (provided by Dr. Putrasahan), some of the students from Room 503, some of the 7A students, and a few others stayed after school to make posters for next week's campaign (see photos below).
I am really proud of the students and their efforts. It's great to see the youngest students in the TPJA/TPA community taking up the leadership role and doing good for the planet and those who reside on it.
Truth or Dare?
It’s not just a game.
Truth: Earth Day is April 22.
Dare to care: Dare to care for the Earth and for someone who is less fortunate than us.
Truth: Many countries in the world are experiencing food shortages while we have a surplus of food in the United States.
Dare to care: Dare to donate non-perishable food items, which will be given to Esperanza, a children’s shelter in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
Truth: Many people are not able to practice good hygiene habits or live in sanitary conditions because they cannot afford the supplies.
Dare to care: Dare to donate personal hygiene supplies and cleaning supplies, which will be given to Esperanza.
Truth: There is an abundance of clothing in the United States while many people in poorer nations do not have more than two sets of clothes.
Dare to care: Let us “step up to the plate” by recycling our gently used clothes and donating them to Esperanza.
The A’s, B’s and C’s of “Dare to Care” Week
What: Earth Day Week/ “Dare to Care” – Supplies Drive Challenge for ‘Esperanza para los Ninos’
When: Earth Day Week – Monday, April 19 through Thursday, April 22.
Where: TPA/TPJA Campus
How: 3 teams will be formed comprised of every grade level
according to their section (A, B and C). Supplies will be
collected in labeled bins placed in the courtyard and the
section that collects the most supplies at the end of Earth
Day Week will be recognized with a plaque to be
displayed on campus.
according to their section (A, B and C). Supplies will be
collected in labeled bins placed in the courtyard and the
section that collects the most supplies at the end of Earth
Day Week will be recognized with a plaque to be
displayed on campus.
Friday, April 16, 2010
HOMEWORK, Friday, April 16, 2010
Drama:
Go over lines!!!
Everyday...out loud
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab. Test Monday, April 19
Math:
Finish hand-out
Science:
Read p. 8-13/vocabulary/section review
Due: Monday, April 19
Social Studies:
STUDY!! Test Tuesday, April 20
Go over Text book reviews/vocab
Go over all "Whaddya Know?" reviews
Go over all packet questions
Go over lines!!!
Everyday...out loud
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab. Test Monday, April 19
Math:
Finish hand-out
Science:
Read p. 8-13/vocabulary/section review
Due: Monday, April 19
Social Studies:
STUDY!! Test Tuesday, April 20
Go over Text book reviews/vocab
Go over all "Whaddya Know?" reviews
Go over all packet questions
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Testing...One, Two, Three...Testing
Testing, as in State Standarized Testing: AIMS. Testing: one, two, three days of testing (and another day to go yet, next Tuesday). I have to say the students have handled it better than I have. However, standardized tests are a part of the American educational landscape, and so test we must! 
With five full weeks of school left (and three days of finals), there is much to do and so AIMS feels like an unwelcomed guest.
Other than AIMS though, we are finishing up our Rome unit (test on Tuesday), and next week we'll be moving into the Middle Ages. We are winding up another round of vocabulary words (test on Monday) and having our Tea to celebrate our completion of A Wrinkle in Time (tomorrow). Next week we will begin Adam of the Road.
As you know, we had a Sixth Grade exhibit of our Rome projects last week entitled All Roads Lead to Rome (you can see photos a few posts below). I'm sorry I missed posting about it last week. I was absolutely comatose by the end of Friday's festivities. I hope that the students all feel good about their hard work. Overall, the structures were truly amazing and I am very proud of the reserach and writing work the students put into their papers.
The students have received the first half of their scripts for their productions of Mother and the Goose (Room 503) and for Out of the Box (Room 506). They are working hard (and I am working them harder) in rehearsals. They are bringing together all of the skills we have been working on throughout the year. Next week you will be receiving information about how you (parents) can get involved to make the productions a success. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 PM for the final performances (and end-of-the-year celebration).
Fourth Quarter progress reports are due by teachers Tuesday night, April 20. I imagine that access to these will be available, at the latest, the following Monday. These reports contain just a few comments and no grades (unless your student is receiving a "D" or "F" - and you will be contacted prior to grades being posted should this be the case for your student).
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything about your student's work, please email me at tpjapitman@gmail.com or phone me on my cell phone: (760) 641-3427.
Enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
With five full weeks of school left (and three days of finals), there is much to do and so AIMS feels like an unwelcomed guest.Other than AIMS though, we are finishing up our Rome unit (test on Tuesday), and next week we'll be moving into the Middle Ages. We are winding up another round of vocabulary words (test on Monday) and having our Tea to celebrate our completion of A Wrinkle in Time (tomorrow). Next week we will begin Adam of the Road.
As you know, we had a Sixth Grade exhibit of our Rome projects last week entitled All Roads Lead to Rome (you can see photos a few posts below). I'm sorry I missed posting about it last week. I was absolutely comatose by the end of Friday's festivities. I hope that the students all feel good about their hard work. Overall, the structures were truly amazing and I am very proud of the reserach and writing work the students put into their papers.
The students have received the first half of their scripts for their productions of Mother and the Goose (Room 503) and for Out of the Box (Room 506). They are working hard (and I am working them harder) in rehearsals. They are bringing together all of the skills we have been working on throughout the year. Next week you will be receiving information about how you (parents) can get involved to make the productions a success. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 PM for the final performances (and end-of-the-year celebration).
Fourth Quarter progress reports are due by teachers Tuesday night, April 20. I imagine that access to these will be available, at the latest, the following Monday. These reports contain just a few comments and no grades (unless your student is receiving a "D" or "F" - and you will be contacted prior to grades being posted should this be the case for your student).
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything about your student's work, please email me at tpjapitman@gmail.com or phone me on my cell phone: (760) 641-3427.
Enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Announcements
Friday, April 16: Tea
A Wrinkle in Time Tea
Thank you, in advance to all parents
providing refreshments
Friday, April 16: Early Release
School ends: 12:25 PM
Also: Those who are going to stay and work
on posters for "Dare to Care" campaign,
the Putrasahan's will provide pizza lunch
directly after school in the Student Union.
We will work until 2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 26: Drama Final
SAVE THE DATE!
6:00 PM, Zelman Center
More information to come!
Monday, May 24-Wednesday, May 26: Finals
Final Tests will be given on these days
in the school morning hours, 8:25 AM - 12:40 PM
Thursday, May 27, All-School Awards Assembly
Morning hours...more information to come
A Wrinkle in Time Tea
Thank you, in advance to all parents
providing refreshments
Friday, April 16: Early Release
School ends: 12:25 PM
Also: Those who are going to stay and work
on posters for "Dare to Care" campaign,
the Putrasahan's will provide pizza lunch
directly after school in the Student Union.
We will work until 2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 26: Drama Final
SAVE THE DATE!
6:00 PM, Zelman Center
More information to come!
Monday, May 24-Wednesday, May 26: Finals
Final Tests will be given on these days
in the school morning hours, 8:25 AM - 12:40 PM
Thursday, May 27, All-School Awards Assembly
Morning hours...more information to come
HOMEWORK, Thursday, April 15, 2010
Drama:
Go over lines (even if you know them!)
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab. Test on Monday
A Wrinkle in Time Tea tomorrow
Math:
No Homework!
Science:
Read p. 4-7, Do vocab. & Section Review
Do Test Corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 16
Social Studies:
Read Packet 8 & 9
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 16
Start studying for Tuesday's Test
Go over lines (even if you know them!)
Language Arts:
STUDY! Vocab. Test on Monday
A Wrinkle in Time Tea tomorrow
Math:
No Homework!
Science:
Read p. 4-7, Do vocab. & Section Review
Do Test Corrections
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 16
Social Studies:
Read Packet 8 & 9
Due: Tomorrow, Friday, April 16
Start studying for Tuesday's Test
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Rehearsals: Mother and the Goose
Taken today, from top to bottom: The Cast, opening; The "Threesome"; Molly & Holly; The "Girls"; Georgy Porgy & Miss Muffet.
HOMEWORK, Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Drama:
Be OFF-BOOK completely
Parts 1-5
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15
Language Arts:
Study Vocabulary!!! Test Monday, April 19
Study Session at lunch tomorrow
Thursday, April 15
Math:
No homework!
Science:
No homework!
Social Studies:
Finish Ch. 7/questions (if you didn't in class)
Complete Map: trade
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15
Be OFF-BOOK completely
Parts 1-5
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15
Language Arts:
Study Vocabulary!!! Test Monday, April 19
Study Session at lunch tomorrow
Thursday, April 15
Math:
No homework!
Science:
No homework!
Social Studies:
Finish Ch. 7/questions (if you didn't in class)
Complete Map: trade
Due: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
HOMEWORK, Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Drama:
Be completely off-book, parts 1-5
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Language Arts:
Complete Tea Question
Form due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Math:
Finish worksheet (begun in class)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Science:
STUDY for test!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Social Studies:
Study Rome Map you made
Continue reviewing all packets
Unit Test: Next Tuesday, April 20
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #3
Due: Next Tuesday, April 20
*If you are planning to do an Ind. Reading Project,
get your forms in for your first project ASAP!
Be completely off-book, parts 1-5
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Language Arts:
Complete Tea Question
Form due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Math:
Finish worksheet (begun in class)
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Science:
STUDY for test!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
Social Studies:
Study Rome Map you made
Continue reviewing all packets
Unit Test: Next Tuesday, April 20
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #3
Due: Next Tuesday, April 20
*If you are planning to do an Ind. Reading Project,
get your forms in for your first project ASAP!
Monday, April 12, 2010
HOMEWORK, Monday, April 12, 2010
Drama:
Memorize lines!
Language Arts:
Go over vocabulary spelling
Create AWIT discussion questio
Due: Wednesday, April 14
Math:
No homework!
Science:
Study for test, Wednesday
Jeopardy Tomorrow!
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 6, Packet
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #2
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13
Memorize lines!
Language Arts:
Go over vocabulary spelling
Create AWIT discussion questio
Due: Wednesday, April 14
Math:
No homework!
Science:
Study for test, Wednesday
Jeopardy Tomorrow!
Social Studies:
Read Ch. 6, Packet
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13
Extra Mile Club:
Assignment #2
Due: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Presentations of the Structures
Friday afternoon, as part of our All Roads Lead to Rome exhibit, the students presented the structures they created by explaining the type of structure it was, where it was located/built in the Empire, what materials were used, who commissioned the project and why, the date(s) it was built, and what happened to the building in subsequent years. This gave all students an opportunity to share their "expertise" on the structure they had studied as well as learn about the ones their peers had researched. After researching, writing, and creating a model of their structure, it was a good opportunity for the students to verbally explain what they had learned.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Structures of the Roman Empire
The above photos and the four posts following are pictures of each of the students structures in Room 503, part of their Rome Wasn't Built in a Day project.
The above structures: top - The Mausoleum of Augustus, Jacob Brown; bottom - Tower of Hercules, Tiffanie Cappello Lee.
More Structures...
From top to bottom: Arch of Constantine, Jamie Cohen; Catacombs, Quinn Collins; The Baths, Bath, England, Enrique Favaro; Pont du Gard, Genevieve Gaylor; Pons Amelius, Mary Goodykoontz.
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