Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature
Washington State History
pre-algebra
algebra
math
religion

Subject	Monday	Tueday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Read quadrant II of Children of the Dustbowl. Cause/Effect and Compare/Contrast paper due Monday, May 21st. We are working on in class.	Students worked on Quadrant II of Children of the Dustbowl, and/or cause and effect, compare and contrast papers. We started reading Chapter 2 in Nisei Daughter.	We read chapter 2 of Nisei daughter. Students continue to take notes. Students also worked on papers for "Children of the Dustbowl."	Student continue to work on Quadrant II writings. We began chapter 3 in Nisei Daughter.	Papers due for Children of the Dustbowl.	Get field trip form signed for Friday's IMAX show.
Washington State History	Study for chapter 5 test.	Test. Atlas page #11.	No homework.	It is the turn of the century in Washington State History, students are reading about labor unions and strikes in Washington. Chapter 6, lesson 1.	Complete lessons 1 and 2 of Chapter 6.
prealgebra	Complete problems 16-20 on page 408.	Assessment on graphing linear equations. I can graph equations in the form of Ax + By = C.	Students completed page 410 in class. We will correct on Thursday. Graphing linear equations assessment tomorrow.	Assessment on graphing linear equations. Plus, we worked on transforming equations in standard form to slope-intercept form. HW: Transform the following equations into y=mx + b: x + 2y =18, 3x - y = 9, -5x + y = 30, -6x + 3y = -9, 4x + 12y = -18, 9x - 6y = -72. Actively read lesson 8-3. Be prepared with report on your job for Monday.
algebra	No class due to lunch at El Ranchon.	Multiplying polynomials. HW: 5-12 on P 9-3. Job report, food budget, and apartment are due next Monday.	Complete checkpoint quiz on page 472.	Assessment. Actively read lesson 9-4 for Monday.
math	Complete problems 1-21 on pages 314- 315 on lined paper.	Complete the checkpoint quiz on page 317 in your notebook. Assessment on Friday.	We corrected the checkpoint quiz. Assessment on Friday covering lessons 7-1 through 7-3. HW: Actively read lesson 7-4 for Thursday.		Assessment today. Complete Reteaching 7-4 and page 323 in the text.
religion	Study for chapter 17 test≥	Test.	Pray for Sister Teresa Shields		Pray.

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subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Mrs. Bever began reading Nisei Daughter. Retell summary for Children of the Dustbowl is due on Friday. Type final summary in google docs.					Please go to google docs and create a document that is entitled Name retell summary.
Washington State History	Vocab and 5 W handout for chapter 5. Students worked on in class. Homework is to study notes and vocabulary.				Study chapter 5 f for test next Tuesday.
pre-algebra	Get test signed. Complete pages 398-399.	Complete problems 1-25 on pages 403-404, and actively read lesson 8-2.			Assessment next Wednesday. Food diary due Wednesday. Look in the Sunday classified section of the newspaper for a job. Bring to class on Monday. Complete problems 13,14,and 15 on page 408.
algebra	Complete problems 1-17, 21,22, 28, and 29.	Actively read lesson 9-2.			Complete problems 1-24 on pages 463-464 on lined paper. Food diary due on Monday. Look in the Sunday classified section of the newspaper for a job. Bring to class on Monday.
math	Get test signed. Complete page 702.	Complete problems 8-21 on page 309, and actively read lesson 7-2.
religion	We are working on chapter 17.	Read pages 186 and 187.

subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Students are working on their final synthesis paper for "Ties That Bind, Ties That Bread". Papers are due on Friday, typed, 12-point, double-spaced.				We began Quadrant 1 of "Children of the Dustbowl". Read for pleasure over the weekend.
Washington State History	Study lesson 1, chapter 5 (including vocabulary.				We discussed lessons 1 and 2 of Chapter 5 in the textbook. Study notes.
pre-algebra	Complete problems 19-32 on page 392. Chapter test on Friday.				Students completed chapter 7 test. HW: Complete all problems on page 396, and actively read lesson 8-1.
algebra	Complete problems 1-23 on page 373. Chapter test on Friday.				Students completed chapter 7 test. HW: Complete all problems on page 454 and carefully actively read lesson 9-1.
math	Study for Friday's chapter test, and get last week's assessment signed.				Students completed chapter 6 test. HW: Complete all of page 300, and actively read lesson 7-1.
religion	Study for tomorrow's chapter 15 test.				Gospel and homily summary due on Monday. Actively read through page 185 in the religion book.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Complete turning point writing assignment. Answer the following prompts: 1. I think the turning point of Ties That Bind, Ties That Break is . . . 2. This will change the plot because . . . 3. I think this event tells me that the author's message is . . . 4. I predict . . . Writing should be typed, 12-point, double spaced, and proofed.	Finish reading quadrant IV of "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break". Be sure to take notes as you read.		Make sure that you have read Quadrant IV of Ties That Bind, Ties That Break for tomorrow. We will begin writing our synthesis papers in class.
Washington State History	Complete questions on page 105, and be prepared to go over questions on pages 89 and 97. Chapter 4 test on Friday morning.	Study notes.		Study for Chapter 4 test.
prealgebra	Simple and Compound Interest HW: problems 1-11 on page 385.	Study		Complete page 389 of the chapter review in your notebook.	Complete problems 12-15, 18 on page 385, and all of page 390 in your notebook.
algebra	Applications of Linear Systems	Study		Study.	No homework.
math	I can solve and two-step inequalities.	Study		Complete the end of chapter review on pages 294-295 in your notebook. Assessment tomorrow.
religion	Chapter 14 test tomorrow.	Pray		Study notes.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
literature	Read Quadrant 3 in "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break. Students were to come up with a possible theme of the story at the end of Quadrant 2 and collect evidence from Quadrant 3 that would support this theme. "The Outsiders" test will be on Thursday.	Study for "The Outsiders" test on Thursday.
Washington State History	We took a Chapter 4 pretest. No homework.	Study notes for Friday's Chapter 4 test. Finish actively reading pages 86 and 87.
pre-algebra	I can solve multi-step inequalities. HW: Complete problems 1-25 on page 375 and actively read page 377. Make up test date: Tuesday, April 17th at 3:15 p.m.	Actively read lesson 7-7, Transforming Formulas.
algebra	I can solve systems using elimination. HW: Complete problems 1-6 on page 356. Make up test date: Tuesday, April 17th at 3:15 p.m.	Complete problems 7-11, 15, 17-19, and 42. I can use elimination to solve systems of equations.
math	I can solve multi-step equations. HW: Complete problems 1-24 on pages 273-274 on lined paper. Make up test date: Tuesday, April 17th at 3:15 p.m.	I can solve equations with variable on both sides. Actively read lesson 6-4.
religion	Students took a Chapter 13 pretest prior to beginning the new material. HW: Finish actively reading 144 and 145.	Finish actively reading pages 146 and 147. Test on Friday.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
literature	Final reflection paper for "The Outsiders" is due on Thursday, Wednesday if you will be gone on Thursday. 3 paragraphs, double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman. Use the rubric.	Students worked on their final "Outsider" paper.		No homework.
history	No homework.	Students answered the questions on page 76, and the 7 questions at the top of page 79. Chapter 3 test on Thursday. (open note)		No homework. Chapter 3 test today.
pre-algebra	Multi-step equations HW: Complete 1-36 on pages 355-356 on lined paper.	Actively read lesson 7-3, solving multi-step equations with fractions and decimals. HW: Complete 1-10 on page 360 on lined paper. GET TEST SIGNED.		Study for tomorrow's assessment on lessons 7-1 through 7-4.	Assessment today. Actively read lesson 7-6, Solving Two-Step Inequalities.
algebra	Complete diagnosing readiness on page 338. Actively read lesson 7-1, solving systems by graphing.	I can solve systems by graphing. HW: Complete problems 5-13 on page 343 on graph paper.		Study for test on 7-1 through 7-2.	Assessment today.
math	Solving multi-step equations. HW: Complete problems 19-31 on pages 263-264 and actively read lesson 6-2, Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.			Actively read lesson 6-3.
religion	Study for chapter 10 test tomorrow. Students used their active reading to complete a pretest today.			Gospel and homily summaries for next two Sunday's are due after spring break.	Two homily summaries due Monday after spring break.

subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature		Write a compare/ contrast paragraph for "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break", be sure to follow the rubric.
social studies		No homework.
pre-algebra		Study for chapter test on Thursday, complete page 343 on lined paper for tomorrow.
algebra		Study for chapter test on Friday.
math		Study for chapter test on Thursday, and actively read lesson on probability and complete problems 1-25 on pages 248-249.
religion		No homework. Students took the chapter nine test today.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Students will work on their Turning Point Writing for "The Outsiders".			Complete the second quadrant of Ties That Bind, Ties That Break. Composition books should be filled with important details, character information, etc. Those students needing to add supporting details to their turning point paragraph need to complete and show Mrs. Bever on Monday.
Washington State History	We begin chapter 3, "Settlement of the Northwest". Assessment on geographical terms on Thursday. Read pages 58 - 64 in your social studies book and answer questions 1-4 on page 64. Key Term: diversity, homesteader, latitude, prime meridian, sow. Due on Wednesday.		Students completed activity sheet #4. Atlas assessment tomorrow on activity sheet #3 and lesson one in chapter 3 of Washington State History book.	Finish actively reading chapter 3.
prealgebra	Percent of Change. HW: page 327, 1-40, evens only on lined paper. Show all work.	Markup and discount. HW: problems 1-25 on page 331-332 on lined paper. Show all work.	Pre-assessment today on lessons 6-5 through 6-9. HW: Study for tomorrow's assessment.	No homework. Chapter test next Thursday.
algebra	Parellel and Perpendicular Lines. HW: problems 1-31 on page 314 on lined paper, and actively read lesson 6-6 on scatter plots.	Scatter plots, trend lines, and equations of the lines. HW: complete 1-4 on page 320 and actively read lesson 6-7, Graphing Absolute Value Equations.	Study for assessment tomorrow on parallel, perpendicular, scatter plots, trend lines, and absolute value equations.	No homework. Chapter test next Thursday.
math	Percent of Change HW: Get quiz signed. Actively read lesson 5-6, complete problems 1-14 on page 237 on lined paper. Show all work.	Markup and Discount HW: Complete problems 15-24 on pages 237-238, and actively read lesson 5-7, Simple Interest.	Study for tomorrow's assessment on percent of change, mark-up, and discount. Complete checkpoint prequiz on page 245.	Actively read lesson 5-8 on probability. Chapter test on Thursday.
religion	Chapter 9, "The Coming of God's Kingdom". Study for Father Paul's ten commandment test.	Chapter 9, open note test is on Tuesday, March 27th. Review is on Monday the 26th.	Pray.	Prepare for chapter 9 open note test on Tuesday.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature			Read for pleasure.		Read for pleasure.
social studies	Students began with an advance organizer on missionaries and fur trader, then read pages 48-53 in the social studies book. (Take notes as you read.) Key Terms Lesson 2: elusive, extensive, lucrative, Northwest Passage, pillar, strait, terrain. Key Terms Lesson 3: barter, Continental Divide, epidemic, extinction, immunity, intrusion, predominant, and subsidiary. Complete vocab worksheets handed out in afternoon homeroom. We will share the newspaper assignment that was due today tomorrow morning.		No Chapter two chapter test until Friday. Tomorrow we will correct the work assigned on Tuesday.		No homework.
prealgebra	Complete all of worksheet P 6-5 on lined paper. Assessment on Wednesday on converting fractions to decimals, to percents and back.		No homework.		No homework.
algebra	Students worked on preparing the family activity for Pi Day. Tomorrow be ready to discuss lesson 60-4 which was actively read last week.		Point-Slope Form Complete problems 19-24, 31, 32, 39, and 40 on pages 307-308.		No homework.
math	Get quiz signed. Complete P 5-3 all on lined paper. Use the proportion %/100 = part/"of" whole and cross-products to solve.		Complete Pi worksheet and study for assessment tomorrow on solving for percentage, part, whole using proportions and equations.		No homework.
religion	Father Paul taught today. He covered the commandments and for next Tuesday, students are to know the 10 Commandments (in order). A worksheet was handed out in class. Tomorrow, students will take Father Paul's test. (A review sheet was handed out last week in class.)		No homework.		Gospel picture and homily summary due on Monday. John 3:14-21

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Symbolism - Good readers look for the use of symbolism when they read in order to understand the author's message. Read pages 76-77 in "The Outsiders". This part in the story is a symbol of . . . I will remember this part . . . Write this up for Tuesday.	Create a time line for the first three chapters of "The Ties That Bind, The Ties That Break". Due Wednesday.		We read chapter 8 in "The Outsiders". What did the author mean by ending the chapter with Ponyboy asking Cherry if she can see the sunset on the west side of town, and Ponyboy telling her that he can see the sunset on the east side of town? Please bring a written response to class tomorrow. Vocab words: aloofness, bolted, contemptuously, delirious, dissect, credulous, indignantly, nonchalantly, ruefully, unfathomable, wistfully. Meaning, part-of-speech, and used in a sentence is due on Monday.	Students spent time in the computer lab rewriting the retell paragraph for "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break". Homework: Read for pleasure.
Washington State History	Get test signed. Be prepared to go over vocabulary worksheet tomorrow.	Actively read pages 43-47 for Thursday.		Assessment this morning on last night's reading.	Find an article in the newspaper that relates to Washington State history, write up a summary, include a bibliography, and be prepared to share with the class on Monday.
prealgebra	Get test signed. Go over homework from the weekend, checking to make sure that you set up proportions correctly. Be prepared to go over objective 2: Using Scale Drawings.	Similar Figures and Scale Drawings Complete problems 14-32 on page 301- 302 and actively read lesson 6-4, Probability.	Probability HW: page 308, problems 1-16 on lined paper. Also, do problems 25-28 on page 302.	Assessment tomorrow on lessons 6-1 through 6-4. Actively read lesson 6-5.	Fractions, decimals, and percents. Complete problems 1-75 on pages 312-313. Reminder: Pi Day is next Wednesday. Pi digit memorization contest.
algebra	Get test signed. Slope intercept form of a line. HW: problems 1-31 odd, on page 294 Use Graph paper when needed.	Slope-intercept form of a line. Complete problems 40, 57-65 and actively read lesson 6-4, Standard Form of a Line.	Standard Form of a Line - Homework: page 301, problems 1-26 odd.	Assessment tomorrow on Lessons 6-1 thru 6-3. Actively read lesson 6-4, Point-slope Form of a Line.	Bring cans or bottles and yarn and/or string for the Pi Day activity. Pi contest is Wednesday. How many digits can you memorize?
math	Get test signed. We practiced going from fractions, to decimals, to percents by completing problems 1-8 on page 612. Homework: Complete problems 1-12on page 254 on lined paper.	Assessment on turning a fraction into a percent rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percent tomorrow. Practice on IXL and complete problems 6-24 on page 216.	Actively read lesson 5-3, Percents and Proportions.	Assessment tomorrow on fractions to decimals to percents and using a proportion to find percent, part, and whole. Complete problems 11- 30 (odd) using the proportion we %/100 = part/whole.	Complete all of page 223 on lined paper. Reminder: Pi contest is Wednesday. How many digits of Pi can you memorize?
religion	We had a guest speaker this morning, Sister Liz.	Study notes for Father Paul's assessment next Tuesday.	Study Father Paul's notes.	Study.	Gospel picture and homily summary are due Monday. John 2: 13-25.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Read chapter three of "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" and record characters, plot, setting, and timeline.	Students are to complete the assignment that was due today by the beginning of class tomorrow to get credit.	Read for pleasure. Tomorrow students will be working on the retell paragraph for the first quadrant of Ties That Bind. The quality of these paragraphs depend on the content in a student's composition book. Students also have the opportunity to rewrite the cause/effect compare/contrast paragraph from The Outsiders.
Washington State History	Study for Wednesday's chapter 1 test.	Study for chapter 1 test tomorrow.	Test today. No homework.
prealgebra	Get test signed. Complete problems 1-27 on page 290 and actively read lesson 6-2.	Complete problems 1-60 evens, on page 296 and the 3 problems that were on the board: 1/c + 5 = 2/3, a-6/5 = 7/12, w/15=w-9/12	Study for tomorrow's assessment on proportions.
algebra	Complete all of page 280 (you will need graph paper), and actively read lesson 6-1 on rate of change and slope.	Complete problems 1-15 on pages 286-287, use graph paper where when needed.	Assessment tomorrow on lessons 6-1, Rate of Change. Complete problems 16-21 and 40 on page 287 in your notebook.
math	Get test signed. Make sure that you have completed page 208, actively read lesson 5-1, and complete problems 1-32 on pages 212-213. Most of this assignment was completed in class today.	Actively read lesson 5-2 and complete problems 1-22 on page 216. Also, complete problems 23,24,25, and 28 on pages 212 and 213.	Vocab retake of last week's chapter test. Also, assessment on fractions, decimals, and percents.
religion	Pray.	Pray and student Father Paul's notes.	Pray.

Subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature		Cause and effect paragraph from the "Outsiders" iis due on Thursday, handwritten in your composition book. We had a tea party today to introduce our new novel.		We continued with our pre-reading strategies of "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" by Lensey Namioka. Students are to read chapter one tonight, Chapter 2 Friday, and Chapter 3 Monday night. As they read, students are to take good notes on the characters, setting, and create a timeline of important details.On Tuesday students will begin working on their retelling summary.	Students discussed and shared characters, setting, plot, and time lines from reading chapters 1 and 2 of "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break". We also finished reading chapter 7 of "The Outsiders" in class. Students wrote a compare/contrast paragraph related to characters in "The Outsiders", and made sure that their cause/effect paragraph followed the framework handed out in class. Composition books were collected in class for grading.
Washington State History		Students studied the regions of Washington State. Trace the map of Washington state, then mark off the regions. Read pages 14-21 and write down the characteristics of each region on your map. (Bullet points are fine.) Due Wednesday.	Continue to memorize the borders and information on the regions.		We completed have reading chapter one of the Washington State history book. Students are to answer questions 1-8 and 1-5 on page 33. Due on Monday.
prealgebra		Chapter 5 test on Thursday. Complete all of page 286 on lined paper, and actively read lesson 6-1. Pay special attention to the new vocabulary words.		Chapter test today, no homework.	No homework.
algebra		Arithmetic Sequences. Actively read lesson 5-6. Complete problems 1,2, 13,14, 22, 23, 34, and 35 on lined paper. You are also welcome to research Pascal's triangle and complete #55.		Study for chapter test.	Second half of chapter five test will be on Monday.
math		Get quiz signed. We went over lesson 4-7 active reading and corrected 1-10 following the lesson. Complete problems 1-23 on page 204 on lined paper. Chapter 4 test on Friday.		Study for chapter test.	No homework.
religion		In preparation for lent, we looked at the following symbols and discussed what significance they have for the Lenten season. (crucifix, water, sand, candle, bible). Father Paul taught the students a new prayer and more about the Bible.			Homily summary and Gospel picture due on Monday.

Subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Read for pleasure.		Read for pleasure.
Washington State History	Know the political and natural borders of Washington State.	Memorize the borders of Washington state.	Memorize borders.
prealgebra	Complete 69-72 on page 277, and 44-49 on page 281 on lined paper.	Complete problems 1-36 on page 282 in your notebook. Chapter 5 test will be next Thursday, standards assessment this Thursday.	Complete page 282.
algebra	Complete active reading of Objective 1 of Direct Variation lesson.	I can determine if an equation is a direct variation. On lined paper complete 1-23 on pages 264-265.	Complete problems 24-44 on page 265.
math	Complete 1-33 on pages 194-195. Get quiz signed.	Complete all problems on page 196 and problems 1-15 on page 610.	Actively read lesson 4-7 and complete problems 1-14 on pages 199. Assessment tomorrow on dimensional analysis and finding missing measures on similar figures using proportions.
religion

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature		I can use comprehension strategies to develop deeper thinking. We continue to read "The Outsiders" in class. Students should continue reading and recording in their independent reading journals each day.	Independent reading 30 minutes.	Independent reading.	Field trip today to Children's Hospital. Independent reading.
social studies		We had Father Paul for religion this morning. He asked students to ask parents for their birth dates, and wedding date. This is to be written on lined paper and turned in to Mrs. Bever tomorrow.	School mass today. Students are also busy making Valentines Cards for the patients at Children's Hospital.	Study for Atlas quiz tomorrow.
prealgebra		I can use dimensional analysis to convert units of measure. I can find the Greatest Possible Error of a measurement. Study for tomorrow's assessment on the above standards and actively read lesson 5-7.	Study for assessment on dimensional analysis and GPE on Friday. Complete problems 1-22 on page 266 on lined paper. Assignment will be graded on correctness.	Quiz tomorrow on GPE, dimensional analysis, and solving equations with fractions.Complete 24-28 on page 26, and 5-29 on page 270.	Actively read lesson 5-9 and complete problems 1-31 on page 276 on lined paper.
algebra		Students had a pre-assessment on lessons 5-1 and 5-2 in preparation for tomorrow's summative assessment. Actively read lesson 5-3, Function Rules, Tables, and Graphs.		Quiz tomorrow on this week's standards. Complete 1-9 on page 249.	Actively read lesson 5-4 and complete problems 1-22 on pages 256-257.
math		Complete the pretest on page 186, 1-10 on lined paper. Next assessment will be on Friday.		Study for tomorrow's assessment on solving for missing measures using similar figures and dimensional analysis. Know your vocabulary.	Actively read lesson 4-6 and complete problems 1-20 on pages 193- 194.
religion		Actively read page 90. Be sure to take notes. Get field trip form signed for Friday's field trip to Children's Hospital.		Chapter 8 test tomorrow. "Angel of God" prayer test tomorrow.	Gospel and homily summary due Monday. Mark 1: 40-45	Children's Hospital field trip on Friday morning.

Subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature			Independent reading.	Independent reading.
social studies			Study atlas questions.	Study atlas questions for quiz tomorrow.
prealgebra			Actively read lesson 5-4 (I can multiply and divide rational numbers) and complete problems 1-30 (odd) on lined paper.	Actively read lesson 5-5, Using Customary Units of measure. Get progress report signed.
algebra			I can interpret, sketch, and analyze graphs. Complete odd problems 1-17, and 18, 19, and 20 on pages 238 and 239 in your notebook.	Actively read lesson 5-2, Relations and Functions. Get progress report signed. Assessment on lesson 5-1 tomorrow. Get progress reports signed.
math			No class due to Grandparents Day.	I can identify similar figures and use proportions to find missing measures on similar figures. HW: Complete problems 1-11 on page 183 in your notebook. Study for Monday's standards quiz. Get progress reports signed.
religion			Study for the chapter 7 test on Friday. Work on memorizing "Angel of God" prayer for 2/10.	Chapter 7 and Atlas test tomorrow morning. Get report card signed. Bring stuff to make Valentines cards.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
literature	Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, no school	Independent reading. We completed the first quadrant of "The Outsiders" when we completed chapter three. Students are to go back through the three chapters and collect details on the characters, setting, plot, and a time-line of events. We will be writing a end of quadrant summary next time we are in school.	Snow day! Enjoy the snow and remember to complete the assignments under Tuesday as well as complete your independent reading every day. Have fun, enjoy the snow, be safe. Mrs. Bever
social studies		We continue to work on our R.E.A.C.H. projects including editing the interview for pubication.
pre-algebra		I can find the LCM of a variable expression, and compare fractions using the least common denominator. HW: Complete problems 1- 59 on pages 235-236, and actively read lesson 5-2.
algebra		Study for test on compound interest which we will have next time we are in school. Be prepared to discuss lesson 4-5 (should have actively read). If we are home on Thursday please actively read lesson 4-6.
math		Get chapter 3 test signed. I can write ratios and unit rates and use unit rates to solve problems. HW: Complete 1-30 on pags 162-163. Complete all of page 165. If we do not have school Thursday, actively read lesson 4-2.
Religion		Actively read chapter 6 for a test on Friday. You will be able to use your notes (an outline of the chapter). Hail Holy Queen test on Friday.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
literature	30 minutes of independent reading daily.	Independent reading. We did some prereading activities before beginning "The Outsiders". For extra credit students may research and report on S.E. Hinton, the author of "The Outsiders".	Independent reading. We read Chapter 1 of "The Outsiders" out loud in class. Students drew illustrations of the characters who were introduced in that chapter. (Due tomorrow.)	Independent reading.	Independent reading.
social studies	Worked on R.E.A.C.H. Fair today. Boards were due today.	We went over our 5w notes from last week. HW: Continue to gather material for R.E.A.C.H.	None.	Gather R.E.A.C.H. materials.	Gather what you need to complete your R.E.A.C.H. project.
prealgebra	I can write and calculate numbers in scientitic notation. HW: Complete problems 1-17 on page 219 on lined paper. Get test signed.	We took part I of the pretest for chapter 4. HW: Study. Tomorrow we will have a pretest on properties of powers.	Study for tomorrow's chapter test. Students have pretests and notes to use in studying for the test.	No homework due to the Chapter test.	Get test signed.
algebra	I can form geometric sequences and use formulas to describe geometric sequences. HW: Complete problems 1-24 on page 427 on lined paper. Get test signed.	Students actively read pages 437-439, Exponential Growth and Decay. HW: Study for tomorrow's pretest on chapter 8.	Students worked on the chapter 8 pretest. Chapter test will be on Friday.	Study for 1st part of Chapter 8 test.	Actively read lesson 4-5.
math	I can graph linear equations. Make a table and graph the following: 1. y = -4x +6 2. y = 5/2x - 5 3. y = -2x + 7	Students worked on graphing linear equations and took an assessment on this standard. HW: Complete 1-28 of the end of the chapter test. Test will be on Thursday.	Study for Chapter test.	Complete page 158 and actively read lesson 4-1.	Practice single digit multiplication, fractions, and operations with decimals on IXL.
religion	Memorize "Hail, Holy Queen by 1/19. Study facts on Epiphany and the the Order of Blessing of Homes. Test on Friday.	We read pages 53 and 54 in Chapter 5. Chapter test on Friday morning.

Happy New Year! I am looking forward to the start of 2012 and the R.E.A.C.H. Fair on February 4th. 7th and 8th grade will be very busy this month getting ready for the Fair.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Notes
literature	Assessment tomorrow on reading a newspaper article. Go over packets completed in class to prepare.	Mrs. Bever read "The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry to the class. Students are to write a modern version of the story. Should be typed, double spaced. Due Friday.	Work on your modern "Gift of the Magi" story.	Independent reading journals need to be turned in today or tomorrow.
social studies	No homework because of Christmas program rehearsal.	Students had an assessment on reading a newspaper article.	No homework.	We are working on R.E.A.C.H. projects tomorrow in the computer lab. Please make sure to have your library cards and pin number.
prealgebra	I can simplify powers with negative and zero exponents. HW: Complete 1-12 on page 397 (the handout).	I can simplify expressions with zero and negative exponents. HW: p. 397 on the 8-1 handout, numbers 17-32. Use the problems we did in class as models.	Get quiz signed.	Complete worksheet P 4-4, simplifying fractions on lined paper for tomorrow.
algebra	I can multiply powers with common bases. Complete problems under examples 1-4 on pages 405 and 406. Get quiz signed.	I can multiply powers with common bases. HW: Complete problems 1-43 on pages 407-408, and actively read lesson 8-4 (raising a power to a power). Due Thursday.	Be ready to go over yesterday's assignment tomorrow.	Finish up assignment from Tuesday.
math	I can graph points on a coordinate plane and use the Pythagorean Theorem to find distances on the coordinate plane. HW: Complete all problems on pages 126-127 on graph paper.		Complete all problems on page 129 and finish up page 128.	No homework over the break.
religion	Pray.
Homeroom	Ornament exchange on Friday. $5.00 limite on ornaments.			Ornament exchange tomorrow.