English (9th grade): Read Act 1, Scene 3 of Julius Caesar. Answer Reading Check questions a-g on p. 796. (All Act I assignments will be collected next Monday.) APES: Scan pp. 494-509 of Ch. 21 on Water Pollution) and complete the handout on your assigned section of the reading in preparation for tomorrow’s jigsaw discussion. … [Read More...]
Trillium Room: Hamburger Cookies
January 31, 2012 By
The “Red Dot Writers” made hamburger cookies today. This project was to inspire tomorrow’s how-to book, which will be appropriately titled, “How to Make a Hamburger Cookie.”
Monday’s assignments, 1/30
January 30, 2012 By
English (9th grade): Read Act 1, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar (pp. 779-789). APES: no homework Geography: Prepare for map quiz on bodies ow water.
Last week of January
January 30, 2012 By
As we conclude January, we have a few more winter science and art activities planned. For a big finale, let your preschooler where their pajamas to school THIS THURSDAY for Hibernation Day! We will build cozy animal homes, create our own class ice sculpture, make individual ice cube paintings all while learning about the different… [Read More...]
Into the Unknown
January 29, 2012 By
Dear Families, We hope this finds you all well. As promised, we are deep into our studies of Lewis and Clark. These remarkable explorers represent an important transition point in the history of the People of the Columbia River Gorge. As a contrast to those people native to the Columbia River Gorge who engineered their… [Read More...]
The Week Ahead 1/30-2/2
January 29, 2012 By
All of the students have now been placed in groups for the Lewis & Clark simulation. Each day they take on the role of captain, journal writer, interpreter, or private. The roles are switched every day. By completing the daily requirements of their roles students earn expedition cards for their team. The cards move the… [Read More...]
Middle School / High School Principals’ Chat Feb. 2nd
January 27, 2012 By
Greetings All! Mr. Pearson and Mrs. Luna will be hosting the monthly MS/HS principals chat on Thursday Feb. 2nd at 8am. We will meet in the MS/HS office. Please join us for coffee and a light snack to talk about what is going on in our middle and high schools. We welcome your questions and… [Read More...]
Trillium Room Jan. 26th
January 26, 2012 By
With our science unit concluded, we began our next area of focus: “How-to” writing. All of the students are learning how to write an effective instructional book. We’ve read a lot of examples and have watched some instructional videos to pick up more tips. We were very fortunate to have Mrs. Shaw’s friend Lucinda join… [Read More...]
Thursday’s assignments, 1/26
January 26, 2012 By
English (9th grade): Final draft of your persuasive essay due Monday (typed & double spaced). Include your final outline and your rough draft (with peer comments). Also, write your prediction about The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. After reading p. 739 and pp. 769-770 in your text, what do you think the play will be about… [Read More...]
Week of January 23rd
January 26, 2012 By
Since half the school year has passed, I have renewed my efforts to have students complete assignments on time. As you know, basic homework consists of reading at home each day, recording minutes and pages on the book log, completing unfinished assignments (including the daily math lesson), and studying and learning spelling words. Students are… [Read More...]