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
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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.
And Still MORE Structures...
From top to bottom: Temple of Minerva, Anneliese Harriman; Colliseum, Cassia Hartke; Villa Rustica, John Helm; The Theatre of Marcellus, Dominique Hughes; The Pantheon, Joshua Lozano.
And Even MORE Structures...
From top to bottom: The Pyramid of Cestius, Tabitha Martiniz; House of the Faun, Billie Nagy; Domus, Josh Owen; Temple of Vesta, Marisa Putrasahan; Trajan's Column, Micheal Rines.
The Last of JUST the Structures
Top to bottom: The Baths of Caracalla, Sabrina, Rubio; The Library at Epesus, Bradley Spiker; Porta Nigra, Bronson Stephens; Curia Julia, Kira Thomas; Hadrian's Wall, Clare Waddell.
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