Homework for 11/30/10

English 7 - Finish Prefix/Suffix worksheet, if needed. Complete crossword puzzle.

English 8 - Define each spelling word and write it in a definition.

English 9 - No homework.


**AR Points are due December 17.

Homework for 11/29/10

English 7 - If needed, finish reading the assigned passage and answer the open response question.

English 8 - Write spelling words 10 times each. Study for persuasive reading test.

English 9 - Finish KWL chart.


** MS Academic Team Practice - Tomorrow from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

** The Lady Panthers first home game is tomorrow at home. The game begins at 7:00pm.

** There is a home MS boys basketball game on Thursday. Those students who attend will receive 15 bonus points!

Bonus Assignment!!

First, read the article about the first Thanksgiving at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/first-thanksgiving/.

Then, by commenting on this post, write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) summarizing the article. Be sure you're logged in. If you haven't yet "Followed" this blog, you can do so by clicking the Follow button on the right-hand side. This is worth up to 15 bonus points and is due by Tuesday, November 30. While some posts may be similar, the summary must be your own work ... in other words, you can't simply copy someone elses response!


Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Break Announcements

No classes have homework over Thanksgiving Break! However, there may be a bonus opportunity posted on here in the next few days, so be sure to check back.

All AR points are due by December 17.


I hope everyone has an enjoyable, relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday! We will see you on Monday.

Homework for 11/22/10

English 7 - Finish questions for "Justin Lebo," if needed.

English 8 - Finish 1 page writing assignment, if needed - # 2 on pg. 693.

English 9 - No homework.

Homework for 11/19/10

English 7 - Finish characterization posters if not finished in class.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finish prefix/suffix worksheet if not completed in class.


Check out this week's district newscast, which includes preseason interviews with Coach Kelsch and Coach Arnold. - http://www.augustaschools.net/articles/page.asp?mode=1&articleid=1588

**Midterms will be sent home November 23.

** No School November 24-26.

Homework for 11/18/10

English 7 - Study for spelling test. Finish questions over "Papa's Parrot," if needed.

English 8 - Study for spelling test. Finish journal writing assignment, if needed.

English 9 - Study for spelling test.

** 1/2 AR goal is due tomorrow!

Homework for 11/16/10

English 7 - Study notes for tomorrow's short story test.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - No homework.

*Any student who scored below a C (below a 14) on last week's spelling test needs to write this week's words three times each. These are due by Friday.


** 1/2 AR is due Friday.

Homework for 11/15/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - 2nd period read "The Red-Headed Leauge" to page 89 and 7th period to page 90.


**MS Academic Tournament tomorrow at 5pm at MCTC. Bus leaves at 4:15 and we're stopping to eat tomorrow.

Homework for 11/12/10

No classes have homework this weekend!


* Tonight is Orange & Black Night. Admission is free! There is a chilli supper from 5-7pm for $6. The events begin at 6:30.

* Limestone Academic League Tournament is Tuesday. The bus leaves at 4:15. We will be stopping to eat.

* 1/2 AR Points due Friday, Nov. 19.

Homework for 11/11/10

First, I'd like to thank all of our verterans and active military members for their sacrifices for our country!!


English 7 - Study for spelling test

English 8 - Finish textbook assignment, if needed (pages 99, 169, & 799). Study for spelling test.

English 9 - Finish study guide, if needed. Study for spelling test and short stories test.


**Academic Practice tomorrow from 3-4pm. The Limestone League Tournament is Tuesday and will only have Varsity Quick Recall. The bus will leave at 4:15, with the match beginning at 5pm.

**Orange & Black Night is tomorrow at 6:30pm!!

**1/2 AR points due November 19.

Homework for 11/09/10

English 7 - Complete the worksheet over Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, finish the questions (Page 475: CYC 1-5 & CT 1; Page 476 LF 1-5). Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - If needed, finish worksheet. Read and complete questions on pages 59 & 287 in the textbook.

English 9 - Answer questions from "Checkout," Page 240 CYC 1-3 & CT 1-2; Pg. 242 LF 1-3. Write spelling words 1-5 in a sentence and define words 6-10.


** Students who received below a C on the last spelling test need to write their words 3 times each. These are due on Friday.

** MS Academic Team practice Friday (Nov. 12).

**Students need to have 1/2 of their AR goal by November 19.

Homework for 11/08/10

English 7 - Read portion of "Rikki-tikki-tavi"

English 8 - Finish final draft of OnDemand article

English 9 - Finish questions for "The Necklace," if needed.

Homework for 11/05/10

English 7 - Students need to work on the final draft of their poem. This is due Tuesday.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - If not finished, complete the journal writing.

Homework for 11/04/10

English 7 - Finish poetry study guide. Study for poetry test.

English 8 - OnDemand writing rough draft.

English 9 - Finish short stories study guide, if needed. Study for test.

Homework for 11/03/10

English 7 - Rough draft of poems are due tomorrow.

English 8 - Preplanning form needs to be finished for OnDemand Writing.

English 9 - Characterization worksheet, if needed.


**Fall/Winter Sports Pictures are tomorrow. Athletes need to be sure to bring their uniforms.

**There is a home academic team match tomorrow against Mason County. Students need to be at school by 5:45.

Academics

Wednesday, Nov. 2 - Practice from 3:00 to 4:00pm

Thursday, Nov. 3 - Home match vs. Mason County. Students need to be at school by 5:45.

November 16 - Limestone Leauge Tournament @ Maysville Community & Technical College - 5pm. Students need to be at school by 4:15. Only Varisty Quick Recall will take place. There is no written assessment or JV Quick Recall.