Friday, December 21, 2012


All Classes:
  • Have a wonderful and well-deserved winter break!  I look forward to seeing you in 2013.
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due THURS., 1/3; Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/8
  • Vocab test for Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/10
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 1/4
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Wax Museum: 
    • Two sources due Thurs., 1/3 (book in hand and credible digital source)
    • Preliminary notes (outline packet) due Fri., 1/4
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due THURS., 1/3; Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/8
  • Vocab test for Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/10
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 1/4
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • "A Retrieved Reformation" reading and study guide due Fri., 12/21
  • O'Henry quiz Fri., 12/21 (review stories, study guides, and vocabulary)
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Wax Museum: 
    • Book source (actual book or note/receipt) due Fri., 12/21
    • Two sources due Thurs., 1/3 (book in hand and credible digital source)
    • Preliminary notes (outline packet) due Fri., 1/4
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete Greek Gods WebQuest (www.mythweb.com) due Fri., 12/21

Tuesday, December 18, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due THURS., 1/3; Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/8
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 1/4
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Poetry Appreciation Project: Multi-media project must be completed by Wed., 12/19; Written Component due Thurs., 12/20
  • "The Ransom of Red Chief" reading and study guide due Thurs., 12/20
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • A Christmas Carol: final test on Wed., 12/19
  • Ghost Story: Completed story due Wed., 12/19
  • R.A.O.K. Journals/Philanthropy handout due Thurs., 12/20
  • Wax Museum: Book source (actual book or note/receipt) due Fri., 12/21
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Heroes, Gods, and Monsters book: complete reading "Demeter" (pg. 26-29) for Wed., 12/19; read "Zeus" and "Hera" (pg. 3-7)

Monday, December 17, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18 for 6th and 8th
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 1/4
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Poetry Appreciation Project: Multi-media project must be completed by Wed., 12.19; Written Component due Thurs., 12/20
  • "After Twenty Years" reading and study guide due Tues., 12/18
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • A Christmas Carol: final test on Wed., 12/19
  • Ghost Story: Completed story due Wed., 12/19
  • R.A.O.K. Journals/Philanthropy handout due Thurs., 12/20
  • Wax Museum: Book source (actual book or note/receipt) due Fri., 12/21
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete "Ceres and Proserpina" packet for Tues., 12/18

Friday, December 14, 2012

All Classes:

  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18 for 6th and 8th,  Mon., 12/17 for 7th grade
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 1/4
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Poetry Appreciation Project: Images/Plan due Mon., 12/17; Multi-media project must be completed by Wed., 12.19; Written Component due Thurs., 12/20
  • "After Twenty Years" reading and study guide due Tues., 12/18
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above **note change in lesson 12 due date for vocabulary
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 5 in abridged packet for Mon., 12/17
  • Ghost Story: Completed story due Wed., 12/19
  • R.A.O.K. Journals/Philanthropy handout due Thurs., 12/20
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Study for "The Chenoo" and "Uncle Septimus..." quiz Mon., 12/17

Thursday, December 13, 2012



All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18 for 6th and 8th,  Mon., 12/17 for 7th grade
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Poetry Appreciation Project: Images due Mon., 12/17; Multi-media project must be completed by Wed., 12.19; Written Component due Thurs., 12/20
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above **note change in lesson 12 due date for vocabulary
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 4 in abridged packet for Fri., 12/14
  • Ghost Story: Completed story due Wed., 12/19
  • R.A.O.K. Journals/Philanthropy handout due Thurs., 12/20
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete "Uncle Septimus's Beard" packet (Reading Check and Literary Analysis questions)