Q1 - Assignment Board

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CHAPTER BOOK WITH YOU IN EVERY CLASS!!!

Happy Fall Break!!!

Thursday, October 9th

Conferences
Fri, 10/10 & Mon, 10/13 - No School for Fall Break
Tues, 10/14 - Start of 2nd Quarter
- - Check your schedule on IC so you know what your new electives are!

LAST DAY OF 1st QUARTER!

Wednesday, October 8th

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NO SCHOOL:
- - Thurs, 10/9 - Conferences
  - Fri, 10/10 - Fall Break
  - Mon, 10/13 - Fall Break
2nd Quarter starts on Tues, 10/14
- - Check your schedule on IC so you know what your new electives are!
10/14 - 10/17: Pumpkins on Parade Contest (dress down pass for all participants)

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
  - Core 4
Science
- - No HW
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Finish I Am Malala Essay Graphic Organizer on Google Classroom
  - Due at 11:59pm tonight
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - pg 61 pt 3 turned in at the end of class
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - pg 81 turned in at the end of class
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - pg 81 turned in at the end of class
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Rube Goldberg Project due Oct. 31st
U.S. History

Tuesday, October 7th

Planner signatures
Tomorrow is the last day of the 1st quarter!
Thursday is conferences!
- - MS students are required to be at their conferences!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Turn in your action figure
  - Bring your stuff tomorrow!

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - Topic 3 exam tomorrow
    - Topic 3 homework packet due
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 4-2, due tomorrow
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 4-2, front side only
Science
- - Test corrections due Wed!
  - Notebook Check is Fri Oct 17th. Look on GC for Table of Contents info.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Sections 4-4&5
        Lesson Summary
        no homework!
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
Math
ALL missing/late work should be in before the end of the day TODAY!!!
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - pg 61 pt 2, #28-33
      - Today was the last day for quiz corrections!
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Bring pg 81 tomorrow
      - Tomorrow is the last day for quiz corrections - make sure you signed up!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Bring pg 81 tomorrow
      - Tomorrow is the last day for quiz corrections - make sure you signed up!
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Test corrections are due Wed!
      - Rube Goldberg project is due Oct 30th, so work on it at home!
      - Save Eggbert lab finishes tomorrow. Turn in your lab tomorrow after three trials with an egg!
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs 37 & 38
    - Extra NHD day
      - no homework!

Monday, October 6th

Planner signatures
Fall Clubs start TODAY
End of 1st Quarter is on Wed,10/8
Conferences are on Thurs, 10/9
- - If your parents sign up for a Middle School Conference, students are required to attend!
MS Breakfast with Dad is on Fri, 10/17 - must RSVP!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Action Figure due tomorrow at the end of class
  - What are you bringing on Wed, 10/8?
    - - Don't forget the ingredients card for our allergies!
      - You can drop it off in our classroom or in the front office.

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - pg 170: 6-26 all
    - Topic 3 Exam Wed 10/8
Science
Social Studies
- - 3-7: Aztec Recreation notes
  - Aztec quiz TOMORROW!
  - Core 4: NB Check moved to tomorrow (Wednesday)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 4-1, due tomorrow
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 4-1, due tomorrow
Science
- - Test corrections due Wed!
  - Summary on Jane Goodall due today on GC.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Sections 2 & 3
        Read & discuss 4- 4&5
        Complete wks, due Tues (10/7).
  - Lombardi:
    - - 5-3: Ancient Egyptian Priests

8th

ELA
- - Work on I Am Malala Character Activity on Google Classroom.
  - Due tomorrow night at 11:59pm
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - pg 61, # 18-23...due tomorrow
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Nice job on your quiz!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Nice job on your quiz!
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Test corrections due Wed!
      - Car Crash summary and questions due Wed!
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs 35 & 36
    - Read & discuss pgs 80 & 81
      - wb pgs 37 & 38, due Tues (10/7).

Friday, October 3rd

Planner signatures
Fall Clubs start on Mon, 10/6
End of 1st Quarter is on Wed,10/8
Conferences are on Thurs, 10/9
- - If your parents sign up for a Middle School Conference, students are required to attend!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Diffusion classwork is due at the end of class (if absent, check GC)

6th

ELA
- - Finish Fever 1793 packet and A Note to the Reader worksheet due Monday
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - No HW! Get any missing work addressed though! End of quarter is next week.
Social Studies
- - 3-5: Aztec Market and 3-6: Aztec Religion notes
    - Aztec quiz Wednesday!

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Read & discuss 4-2&3 packet.
        Complete worksheets, due Mon (10/6).
  - Lombardi:
    - - 5-2: Ancient Egyptian Government Officials

8th

ELA
- - Finish reading Chapter 24 of I Am Malala (pdf on GC)
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - No homework!
      - All missing/late work is due by the end of the day on Mon, 10/6
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Quiz on Monday!
        Bring blue sheet!
      - All missing/late work is due by the end of the day on Mon, 10/6
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Quiz on Monday!
        Bring blue sheet!
      - All missing/late work is due by the end of the day on Mon, 10/6
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Rube Goldberg Project due October 31st
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Rube Goldberg Project due October 31st
U.S. History
- - NHD (#4)
    - wb pgs 35 & 36, due Mon (10/6).

Thursday, October 2nd

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8th Grade - NHD Meeting TONIGHT from 5 - 6 pm

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - Dot Picture Worksheet
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - The Water Cycle Test tmw!
  - HW: Complete Jeopardy review name and update notebook with entries 9-18
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
- - Test corrections due Wed
  - Foldable on Food webs due Wed ( we will have time to work on it in class)
  - Notebook check is Oct 17th
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - No homework
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Great job reading Chapter 23 of I Am Malala in class!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Thank you for completing your Topic 2 PRE!
      - Sci Notation Quiz tomorrow!
        Bring blue note sheet!
        Check GC for extra credit opportunity.
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Sci Notation Quiz on Mon, 10/6!
        Bring blue note sheet!
        Check GC for extra credit opportunity.
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Sci Notation Quiz on Mon, 10/6!
        Bring blue note sheet!
        Check GC for extra credit opportunity.
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Balanced/Unbalanced Forces and Energy quiz tmw
      - Net Forces HW due tmw
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs. 33 & 34.
    - Read & discuss pgs. 76-79.
      - wb pgs 35 & 36, due Mon. (10/6)

Wednesday, October 1st

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No dress down tomorrow!
8th Grade Math - homework was due in the bin TODAY!

Happy Early Release!!!

Tuesday, September 30th

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Tomorrow is:
- - Early Release at 12:15 pm
    - - Dress down ONLY if you bring $1 or your dress down pass (do not dress down if you are not going to bring either one)
        Make sure your dress-down attire is school-appropriate (shoulders are covered, shorts are not too short, leggings are not pants, no holes in pants, mid-section is covered, etc.)
  - MOD Pizza Fundraiser Night
Thurs, 10/2:
- - All-School & All Middle School Pictures
    - - Wear uniforms only - no dress down passes allowed
      - Core class schedule will be different
  - 8th Grade ONLY - NHD Parent Meeting from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Finished video on India

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 93: 13-28 all
  - Core 4
    - pg 149: 11-18 all
    - pg 154: 5-14 all
Science
- - The Water Cycle Test on Friday!
  - HW: Complete Jeopardy review name and update notebook with entries 9-18
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - U2 practice test, due Thursday.
      - Unit 2 Test on Friday!
      - DEAD DAY is on Monday, 10/6!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-7 (book pages 123-124), due Thursday.
      - Unit 2 Test on Friday!
      - DEAD DAY is on Monday, 10/6!
Science
- - Plant part quiz Friday
  - Bring in 7 flowers by Friday for extra credit!
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Ancient Pharaohs
        Reading + Preview & Section 1, due 10/2.
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Core 1: No homework
  - Cores 3 & 5: Finish reading chapter 22 of I Am Malala if you have not already!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Study add, sub, multi, and div with sci notation (practice w/ odd's from hmwk)
        Watch the "Raise Sci Notation to a Power" video & read the description in GC before Fri!
      - Sci Notation Quiz is on Fri, 10/3
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Multi/Div w/ Sci Notation Hmwk - #2-12 evens, 20, 22, and 28...due in the bin tomorrow before the assembly
      - Sci Notation review on Thurs and Quiz on Mon, 10/6
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Multi/Div w/ Sci Notation Hmwk - #2-12 evens, 20, and 22...due in the bin tomorrow before the assembly
      - Sci Notation review on Thurs and Quiz on Mon, 10/6
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Balanced/Unbalanced Forces and Energy quiz Friday
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Balanced/Unbalanced Forces and Energy quiz Friday
      - Net Forces HW due Friday
U.S. History
- - Read & discuss pgs 72-75
    - Workbook pgs 33 & 34, due 10/2

Monday, September 29th

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Wed is Early Release at 12:15 pm and MOD Pizza Fundraiser Night
Conference Signup Link
- - Emailed to parents today
  - Sign up for a 15-minute conference for EACH teacher you want to speak with (or contact them for a phone call or email)
  - MS student attendance is required

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Finished India Article & Classwork - turned it in

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 85: 18-37 all
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - Water Cycle 10-question "Check for Assessment" due tmw to turn in bin
  - The Water Cycle Test on Friday
  - Covers: Evap/Condensation labs, Water Cycle Model, Clouds, and Weather VS Climate Notes
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 2-6, due tomorrow
      - Quiz tomorrow!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-6 (book pg. 111-112), due tomorrow
Science
- - Fri Quiz on Plant Parts and Photosynthesis
  - Extra Credit- Bring in 7 flowers of the same kind (carnations, lilies, sunflowers, daisies, etc.) by Fri.
  - Social Studies
  - Keenan:
    - - no homework
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Great job reading Chapters 20 and 21 of I Am Malala today
  - No homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - +,-,x,/ Sci Notation Classwork - evens on both (if not completed in class) - chk GC if absent
        Round to the nearest hundredth (on the ones you have not completed)
      - Goals (if you have met with Ms. M)
        Typed and shared w/ Ms. M
        Goal paper turned into the bin
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Add/Sub Sci Notation Classwork - all (if not completed in class) - chk GC if absent
      - Goals (if you have met with Ms. M)
        Typed and shared w/ Ms. M
        Goal paper turned into the bin
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Add/Sub Sci Notation Classwork - evens (if not completed in class) - chk GC if absent
      - Goals (if you have met with Ms. M)
        Typed and shared w/ Ms. M
        Goal paper turned into the bin
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Quiz on Balanced and Unbalanced forces/ Energy transformations on Friday
      - Rube Goldberg project due October 30th- work on this at home.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Completed "Marble Madness Project" papers due on Thursday. Check GC for complete instrutions on how to answer each question.
U.S. History
- - no homework

Friday, September 26th

Planner signatures
NJHS Meeting is on Monday, 9/29
Girls Volleyball Game @ ARPS on Monday

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - India Article & Classwork...will finish on Mon

GO GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER!!!

6th

ELA
- - Final Boy Essay EXTENDED to Monday 9/29 at midnight on Google Classroom
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - PEMDAS worksheet
Science
- - The Water Cycle Test on Friday
  - Covers: Evap/Condensation labs, Water Cycle Model, Clouds, and Weather VS Climate Notes
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - No new HW! Enjoy your weekend!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - No new HW! Enjoy your weekend!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Pass back papers
        Ancient Pharaohs doc
        PEP goals, no homework!
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Finish "The Woman and the Sea" Writing (due on Google Classroom tonight at 11:59pm)
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - IXL Code (if not done in class): H8A
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - IXL Code (if not done in class): H8A
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - IXL Code (if not done in class): H8A
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Marble Madness Project papers due Wednesday (Test Grade, check GC annocuments for guidelines)
U.S. History
- - Pass back papers
    - Colonial America doc
      - PEP goals, no homework!

Thursday, September 25th

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Wear GOLD tomorrow to support Childhood Cancer!!! Yes, yellow counts!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Silk Road Game in class

6th

ELA
- - Please have at least your introduction and first body paragraph written before class tomorrow
  - Final Boy Essay EXTENDED to Monday 9/29 on Google Classroom
    - - We will not have class time to work on the essay after tomorrow.
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - IXL Code FMS to SS 65+
  - Core 4
    - IXL Code MX2 to ss 65+
Science
- - Vocab quiz 2 tmw (closed notecard)
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - No new HW! Catch up on late assignments so you can come in and grade them!
      - Extra credit yellow card memorization quiz tomorrow!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - No new HW! Catch up on late assignments so you can come in and grade them!
      - Extra credit yellow card memorization quiz tomorrow!
Science
- - Test corrections are due Fri!
  - Photosynthesis lab writeup due Fri by the end of class!
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - turn in Processing wks.
        Q1 Writing Assessment.
        no homework.
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Core 1: No homework
  - Core 3 & 5: Finish "The Woman and the Sea" Writing assignment
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - NO homework!
        We will work on the NP's tomorrow in class.
      - Goal sheet (draft) is done and in your data folder (does not go home).
        If you have typed it, share it with me!
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - NO homework!
      - Goal sheet (draft) is done and in your data folder (does not go home).
        If you have typed it, share it with me!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - NO homework!
      - Goal sheet (draft) is done and in your data folder (does not go home).
        If you have typed it, share it with me!
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Balanced/ Unbalanced forces due Fri
      - Straw Rocket lab writeup due by the end of class Fri!
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Test 1 corrections due tmw
U.S. History
- - turn in wb pages 31 & 32.
    - Q1 Writing Assessment.
      - no homework.

Wednesday, September 24th

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NJHS meeting has been changed to next Monday, 9/29 (not Wed, 9/24)
Plan your GOLD outfit for Friday!
Boys Basketball signup ends on Fri, 9/26
- - Practice starts next week (if you sign up, you will be getting an email with details)
Wed, 10/1, is the official attendance count day! Please be at school to support our funding!!!
- - We are excited to learn about our student surprise!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Silk Road Game in class

6th

ELA
- - Please have at least one body paragraph drafted before class tomorrow!
  - Final Boy Essay due Friday 9/26 on Google Classroom
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - Good job on STAR math!
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - Good job on STAR math!
    - No homework
Science
- - Vocab quiz on words #15-28 on Friday (closed notecard)
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Great job on STAR today!
      - We will have PEP interviews tomorrow and will be catching up on work/quizzes!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - Great job on STAR today!
      - We will have PEP interviews tomorrow and will be catching up on work/quizzes!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in sections 2 & 3.
        read & discuss the lesson summary.
        Processing wks, due 9/25
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Finish reading Chapter 18 of I Am Malala.
  - Finish "The Woman and the Sea" Brainstorm tonight on Google Classroom due tonight
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Great job on your STAR PM!
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Great job on your STAR PM!
      - Make sure pg 63 got turned into the math bin
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Great job on your STAR PM!
      - Make sure pg 63 got turned into the math bin
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Unit 1 Test corrections due Friday. Use slide on Google Classroom to format it correctly. Up to 1/2 points back on question per correctly done correction.
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs 29 & 30.
    - read & discuss pgs 68-71.
      - wb pgs 31 & 32, due 9/25. You do NOT have to do questions 1 & 4 on those pages.

Tuesday, September 23rd

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Tomorrow is Math STAR Progress Monitoring - bring a book!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Silk Road Video in class (link on GC)

6th

ELA
- - Finish Boy Evidence Organizer and turn it in on Google Classroom. Due Wednesday 9/24 at the start of class.
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 78: 5-13 odds & 25-26 all
  - Core 4
    - Distributive Property Worksheet
Science
- - Vocab cards for round 2 due tmw. (with simple colored pictures)
Social Studies
- - 3-1 notes (see Google Classroom, go over notes on Thursday)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - STAR Testing tomorrow!
      - HW 2-5 due Thursday.
      - Keep memorizing your yellow card!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - STAR Testing tomorrow!
      - HW 2-5 (book pg. 105-106) due Thursday.
      - Keep memorizing your yellow card!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Preview & Section 1.
        Read & discuss Sections 2 & 3.
        Sections 2 & 3 worksheet, due tomorrow. (See GC)
  - Lombardi:
    - - 4-2 notes (see Google Classroom)

8th

ELA
- - No homework!
  - Great job on STAR today!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - IXL Code: D2U
        NOT REQUIRED but worth 1 quiz EC point for 80+
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - pg 63, # 10-13, 17, 21, 22
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - pg 63, # 10-13, 22
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Unit 1 Test corrections due Friday. Use slide on Google Classroom to format it correctly. Up to 1/2 points back on question per correctly done correction.
U.S. History
- - Turn in workbook pages 27 & 28.
    - Read & discuss pgs 65-67
    - wb pgs 29 & 30, due tomorrow. You do NOT have to do the Preview on page 29 OR questions , 1 & 4 for sections 1 & 2 on pg 30.

Monday, September 22nd

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Tomorrow is ELA STAR Progress Monitoring - bring a book!
NJHS meeting has been changed to next Monday, 9/29 (not Wed, 9/24)
Plan your GOLD outfit for Friday!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Silk Road Lesson classwork...finished in class and turned in.

6th

ELA
- - Finish Boy Evidence Organizer and turn in on Google Classroom. Due Wednesday 9/24 at start of class.
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No Homework
  - Core 4
    - GCF worksheet
Science
- - No hw. Bring index cards + box to class tmw.
Social Studies
- - Topic 3 Vocab:
    - Hereditary
    - Polygamy
    - Semidivine
    - Ward

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 2-4 B, due tomorrow!
      - Quiz tomorrow!
      - Keep memorizing your yellow card!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-4 (book pgs. 99-100, all problems, skip #13)
      - Keep memorizing your yellow card!
Science
- - Celery lab due Fri!
  - Photosynthesis lab due Wed!
  - Test corrections are due Fri!
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Reading packet
        Preview & Section 1, due tomorrow. (see GC)
  - Lombardi:
    - - 4-1 notes (see Google Classroom)

8th

ELA
- - No homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - IXL Code: GEJ
        SmartScore of 80 = full credit; 90 = 1 extra credit pt; 100 = 2 extra credit points
      - Using Exponents Notes (if you don't already have them)
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - pg 57, # 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17a
      - Notes are on GC
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - pg 57, # 8, 10, 12, 16, 17a
      - Notes are on GC
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Marble Maze 2 due today!
      - Test corrections due Fri!
      - Balanced/ Unbaanced forces due Fri!
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Unit 1 Test corrections due Friday. Use slide on Google Classroom to format it correctly. Up to 1/2 points back on question per correctly done correction.
U.S. History
- - Turn in NHD wks
    - read pgs 60-63
      - wb pgs. 27 & 28, due tomorrow.

Friday, September 19th

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Today is the last day to sign up for Fall Clubs
Volleyball Game at ARPS on Monday
STAR Progress Monitoring is next week (ELA on Tues & Math on Wed)
Plan your GOLD outfit for next Friday!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Food Party Flyer is complete & shared w/ Ms. M

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - LCM worksheet
Science
Social Studies
- - The Aztec Empire: 2-3

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 2-4 A
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - No new HW this weekend!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Finish "Geography Challenge", due Monday.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Ancient Egypt Pre-Test
      - Topic 4 Vocab:
        Hatshepsut
        Pharaoh
        Ramses II
        reign
        treaty

8th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Complete & submit:
        Math 1st Quarter Survey on GC
        Gold Ribbon
      - Sign up for POST corrections before you leave today
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Complete & submit:
        Math 1st Quarter Survey on GC
        Gold Ribbon
      - Sign up for POST corrections before you leave today
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Complete & submit:
        Math 1st Quarter Survey on GC
        Gold Ribbon
      - Sign up for POST corrections before you leave today
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History
- - NHD Packet w/ worksheet, due Monday.

Thursday, September 18th

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Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Finished China video and handout today

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 72: 6-20 evens, 21-30 all, & 38
  - Core 4
    - Prime Factors Worksheet
Science
- - No hw
Social Studies
- - Tenochtitlan: A City of Wonders (2-2)
  - NB Check tomorrow:
    - Topic 2 Vocab, 2-1, and 2-2

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Start memorizing your yellow F/D/P card!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-3B (book pgs. 93-94), all problems
      - Start memorizing your yellow F/D/P card!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:
    - - Geography and Early Settlement of Ancient Egypt
      - NB Check tomorrow:
        Ancient Egypt Geography Challenge, 3-2

8th

ELA
- - Finish reading I Am Malala Chapter 15 for homework tonight! (pdf and audio version are on Google Classroom)
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Great job on your POST today!
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Great job on your POST today!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Great job on your POST today!
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Speed HW due tmw.
U.S. History

Wednesday, September 17th

Planner signatures

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Worked China video handout...due tomorrow at the end of class

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - pg 126: 6-26 all
Science
- - No hw
Social Studies
- - 2-1 notes: The Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico (on GC)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 2-3, due tomorrow
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-3 A, due tomorrow
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Processing wks.
        Four Empires of Mesopotamia quiz!
        Video w/ notes, no homework!
  - Lombardi:
    - - KWL Chart on Ancient Egypt

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 14 of I Am Malala
  - Finish "A Funny Kind of Peace" Written Response due at 11:59pm tonight.
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Topic 1 POST tomorrow
        Bring yellow note sheet & calculator
        Absolute Value on POST
        Equations yes
        Inequalities no (regular inequalities are)
        Review pages are 50-53
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Topic 1 POST tomorrow
        Bring yellow note sheet & calculator
        Review pages are 75-80
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Topic 1 POST tomorrow
        Bring yellow note sheet & calculator
        Review pages are 75-80
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Science Test tmw (Measuring, Newton's Laws, Speed, Distance, Displacement, and Metric System)
      - Speed HW due on Friday (Key posted for in-class work)
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs 21 & 22
    - Read pgs 52-55
      - wb pgs 23 & 24, due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 16th

Planner signatures
Fall Club Signup Deadline is Fri, 9/19
NJHS Students need to check their email and GC every day!
Next week is STAR Progress Monitoring

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - ABC's was due and turned in yesterday!
  - Started China today!

6th

ELA
- - Finish The Matron packet and turn it in on 9/17
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - Finish "What are Clouds" notes (in science notebook)
  - Open notebook "Clouds Partner Quiz tmw"
Social Studies
- - Read 2-1: The Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - EYT due tomorrow
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - EYT due tomorrow
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - No homework
  - Lombardi:
    - - Continue Ancient Egypt Geography Challenge

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapters 12 & 13 of I Am Malala
  - If you were absent - complete the Fill-in-the-Blank Notes on Google Classroom.
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Pg 48, # 29, 31, 34
      - Topic 1 Quiz reflection w/ parent signature...due tomorrow!
      - More Solving Inequalities w/ Absolute Value Notes on GC
      - Start half of Topic 1 Review (pp 50-53), bring questions tomorrow
      - Topic 1 POST on Thurs, 9/18
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - pg 51, # 8, 10b, 13, 14, 19, 21
      - Finish "Using Exponents" Notes that we added today
      - Return your Topic 1 Quiz reflection w/ parent signature...due tomorrow!
      - Start half of Topic 1 Review (pp 75-80), bring questions tomorrow
      - Topic 1 POST on Thurs, 9/18
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - pg 51, # 8, 13, 14, 19, 21
      - Finish "Using Exponents" Notes that we added today
      - Return your Topic 1 Quiz reflection w/ parent signature...due tomorrow
      - Start half of Topic 1 Review (pp 75-80), bring questions tomorrow
      - Topic 1 POST on Thurs, 9/18
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Science Test on Thursday (Measuring, Newton's Laws, Speed, Distance, Displacement, and Metric System)
      - Speed HW due on Friday (Key posted for in-class work)
U.S. History
- - No homework

Monday, September 15th

Planner signatures
Fall Club Signup Deadline is Fri, 9/19
NJHS Students need to check email and GC every day!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Working on Cultural ABC's in class

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - Topic 2 test tomorrow. Homework packet due.
Science
Social Studies
- - Topic 2 Vocab: The Aztecs

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
- - Test tomorrow!
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Sections 7 & 8
        Read & discuss the Lesson Summary.
        Processing wks, due Tues.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Start Ancient Egypt Geography Challenge

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 11 of I Am Malala.
  - No homework
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Finish Solving Equations w/ Absolute Value Notes
      - Pg 48, #15-23 odd
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Pg 45, # 14-18, 26
      - Using Properties of Exponents Notes
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Pg 45, # 14-18, 26
      - Using Properties of Exponents Notes
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Test tomorrow!
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Test Thursday!
U.S. History
- - Turn in NHD worksheet
    - Read & discuss pgs 47-51.
      - Wb pgs 21 & 22, due tomorrow. You do NOT have to do the "Preview" on page 21.

Friday, September 12th

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Monday is GO GREEN to support our Volleyball players!
- - Wear your ARPS gear (or green tops) with uniform bottoms OR just wear your uniform!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Working on Culture ABC's

6th

ELA
- - Finish Argumentative Writing Worksheet and Mrs. Pratchett's Revenge (Part 2) worksheets due Monday 9/15
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - No homework
    - Topic 2 Exam Tues. 9/16
Science
- - No HW. Nice work on first science vocab quiz:)
Social Studies
- - Good job on your quiz and notebook check!

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Finish HW 2-1, due Monday.
      - Please start bringing your own calculator to class.
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 1-2 (part B), due Monday.
      - Please start bringing your own calculator to class.
Science
- - Test on Sept 17th. See GC for practice review.
  - Metric Hmwk due Fri Sept 17
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Read & discussed Sections 7 & 8.
      - Sections 7 & 8 worksheet, due Monday. (see GC)
  - Lombardi:
    - - Good job on your quiz and notebook check!

8th

ELA
- - In class today we read Chapter 10 of I Am Malala
  - Finish Chapters 9 & 10 Comprehension Questions, due Sunday at 11:59pm
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - NO HOMEWORK (save pg 48 for Mon)
      - GeoStar due today!
      - EYT is done and turned in. Nice job!
      - Notes for Solve Equations & Inequalities with Absolute Value (pt 1) is in your notebook....we will finish on Mon.
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - EYT is done and turned in. Nice job!
      - GeoStar due today!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - EYT is done and turned in. Nice job!
      - GeoStar due today!
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Test on Wed Sept 17th- See GC for prctice review.
      - Speed (bicycle) homework is due Fri Sept 19.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - No HW! But...I encourage you to bring any supplies from home you think could be cool to add to your ramp Monday.
U.S. History
- - Turned in wb pages 19 & 20.
    - NHD worksheet, due Monday (see GC).

Thursday, September 11th

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8th Grade ONLY - Dress down tomorrow to celebrate CMAS success!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Started Cultural ABC's...will continue tomorrow

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - pg 108: 4-10 evens & 11-17 all
Science
- - Open notecard science vocabulary quiz tomorrow. (on the 14 vocab cards we made)
Social Studies
- - The Maya Quiz tomorrow!
  - NB Check tomorrow:
    - 1-4 and 1-5

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 2-1, front side only, due tomorrow
      - Please start bringing your own calculator to class!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 2-1, due tomorrow
      - Please start bringing your own calculator to class!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - No homework
  - Lombardi:
    - - Four Empires of Mesopotamia Quiz tomorrow
      - NB Check tomorrow:
        2-5 and 2-6, 2-7 and 2-8

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 9 of I Am Malala
  - No homework
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - 9/11 questions due by end of class (if absent, chk GC)
      - GeoStar due by end of day tomorrow
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - 9/11 questions due by end of class (if absent, chk GC)
      - GeoStar due by end of day tomorrow
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - 9/11 questions due by end of class (if absent, chk GC)
      - GeoStar due by end of day tomorrow
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Notebook check #1-15 tomorrow. Bring your binder.
      - Newton's Laws Worksheet due tomorrow.
U.S. History
- - No homework

Wednesday, September 10th

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Today is the NJHS Meeting - on the stage
- - Starts at A Lunch...if you are B Lunch, get your lunch down & go to the stage instead of to recess
Tonight is the Chipotle Restaurant Night Fundraiser

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Finished Manu Presentations

6th

ELA
- - Core 1: Finish packet titled "Mr. Coombes (part 2)" and turn it in in class by 9/11
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
  - Core 4
Science
- - Index cards due tomorrow! All 14 with name, word, picture, and defintion. Instrucitons on Google Classroom.
  - Open notecard vocab quiz Friday.
Social Studies
- - The Maya Station Rotations (will finish tomorrow)
  - The Maya Quiz FRIDAY

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW E-1, due tomorrow
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW E-1, due tomorrow
Science

Science notebook 1-25 due tomorrow. See details on GC.

- - Test on Wed Sept 17th

Includes :

experimental design

scientific measurement

properties of living things

parts of micoscope

Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Complete Sections 5 & 6, due @ the end of class. (See GC- Tues, Sep 9th).
  - Lombardi:
    - - Hammurabi's Court Simulation
      - The Four Empires of Mesopotamia Quiz FRIDAY

8th

ELA
- - Core 1: Great work on your posters today! No homework
  - Core 3 & 5: Finish reading Chapter 8 tonight!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - No hmwk
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - No hmwk
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - No hmwk
Science
- - Fried:
  - Science notebook 1-25 due tomorrow. See details on GC.
    - - Test on Wed Sept 17th

Includes:

experimental design

scientific measurement

metric system

distance, displacement, speed, friction

- - Pieniazek:
    - - Newton's Laws worksheet due Friday
U.S. History
- - Turn in wb pgs. 17 & 18.
    - Read & discuss pgs. 42-45.
      - wb pgs. 19 & 20, due Fri.

Tuesday, September 9th

Planner signatures

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Presenting Manu's World

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - Topic 1 exam Thurs (9/11)
    - ALL Topic 1 late work due
  - Core 4
    - pg 93: 13-25 odds & 27-35 all
Science
- - Index Vocab Cards due Thursday (14 cards with words + definitions + pictures)
  - First science vocab quiz Friday (open notecard)
Social Studies
- - Read and take notes on The Maya Agricultural Techniques (1-5)
    - Will go over these on Friday
  - The Maya quiz FRIDAY

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - No new HW today. Be sure to catch up on any missing work!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - No new HW today. Be sure to catch up on any missing work!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in Sections 3 & 4 wks.
        Read & discuss Sections 5 & 6. No homework!
  - Lombardi:
    - - Read and take notes on the Neo-Babylonian Empire (2-7 and 2-8)
      - Early Humans quiz FRIDAY

8th

ELA
- - No new homework!
  - Finish reading Chapter 7 if you didn't in class
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Nice job on your quiz!
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - Nice job on your quiz!
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - Nice job on your quiz!
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Newton's Law Worksheet 1 and 2 both due Friday (pages 13 and 14)
U.S. History
- - Turn in workbook pages 15 & 16.
    - - Read pages 38-41.
        Complete workbooks pages 17 & 18. You do NOT have to do the "Processing" section on the bottom of page 18.

Monday, September 8th

Planner signatures
Girls' Volleyball Home Game at 3:30 pm
Sign up for Fall Clubs

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Manu's World is due today...attach your page to the GC assignment and turn it in on GC!

6th

ELA
- - Finish packet titled "Mr. Coombes (part 1)" and turn it in in class by 9/9
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - Worksheet: dividing fractions word problems
  - Core 4
    - pg 85: 18-32 all
Science
- - First 14 Science notecards due Wednesday
  - Science Vocab Quiz Friday
Social Studies
- - Read and take notes on The Maya Religious Beliefs (1-4)
    - Will go over these on Friday
  - The Maya quiz FRIDAY

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Unit 1 Test Tomorrow!
      - Unit 1 Notebook check tomorrow!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - Unit 1 Practice Test due tomorrow!
      - Unit 1 Test and Unit 1 Notebook check tomorrow!
Science
- - Cup of Pond water: extra credit- due by Sept 15th
  - Bring in a picture of your pet (if possible)by Fri Sept 12th
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turned in Sections 1 & 2.
        Read & complete Sections 3 & 4. (See GC)
        Will be given 10 mins at the start of class tomorrow to finish.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Read and take notes on the Akkadian Empire (2-5 and 2-6)
      - Early Humans quiz FRIDAY

8th

Acad Lab
- - Make sure your Math Diagnostic is completed before Friday!!!
ELA
- - Students read Chapter 6 of I Am Malala in class today.
  - Finish Living Under Rules Activity on Google Classroom (due tonight at 11:59pm)
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - HMWK Log was due today
        Make sure your new one is in your folder ready to go
      - Quiz tomorrow
        Bring your blue 1/2 page of notes & calculator!
        If absent today, chk GC for info on notes.
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - HMWK Log was due today
        Make sure your new one is in your folder ready to go
      - Quiz tomorrow
        Bring your blue 1/2 page of notes & calculator!
        If absent today, chk GC for info on notes.
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - HMWK Log was due today
        Make sure your new one is in your folder ready to go
      - Quiz tomorrow
        Bring your blue 1/2 page of notes & calculator!
        If absent today, chk GC for info on notes.
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Bring in a picture of your pet (if possible)by Fri Sept 12th
      - Newton's Laws Worksheet 1 and 2 are due Fri Spet 12th.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Newton's Laws worksheet is due Fri Sept 12.
U.S. History
- - Turned in NHD handout.
    - Read pages 33-37.
      - Complete wb pages 15 & 16, due tomorrow.

Friday, September 5th

Planner signatures
Today is the start of the Fall Club Sign Up
On Monday:
- - Go GREEN - wear your green or your ARPS gear (w/ uniform bottoms) to cheer on our team!
  - Girls' Volleyball Home Game at 3:30 pm

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Classwork - continued Manu's World project...due at the end of class on Monday
Orchestra
- - Your first assignment, the Wall of Us photo submission, is due today!
Band
- - Your first assignment, the Wall of Us photo submission, is due today!
  - Google Classroom: 4 still need to sign up.

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 48: 5-13 odds & 20-27 all
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - No hw
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Unit 1 Practice Test (Review) due Monday!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 1-6 now due on Monday.
      - HW 1-7 due Monday
      - Quiz 1-7 on Monday
Science
- - Notebook check 1-20 is due Fri Sept 12
  - Life Cube is due Fri Sept 12.
  - Experimental Design- Identifying Variables is due today!
  - Bring in a picture of a family pet,or email it to efried@ARPrep.org
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Turn in "Four Empires of Mesopotamia" Preview & vocab words.
      - Read & discuss Sections 1 & 2.
        Complete Sections 1 & 2 worksheet (see GC). Due Monday, Sep 8th.
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 5 of I Am Malala
  - No homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Update solving inequalities notes
      - HMWK Log due on Mon, 9/8
      - Quiz on Tues, 9/9
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - pg #37, #12, 14, 16, 17, 23a
      - Perfect cube & square chart in notes
      - HMWK Log due on Mon, 9/8
      - Quiz on Tues, 9/9
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - pg #37, #12, 14, 16, 17, 23a
      - HMWK Log due on Mon, 9/8
      - Quiz on Tues, 9/9
Science
- - Fried:
  - Bring in a picture of a family pet, or email it to efried@ARPrep.org
    - - Notebook check 1-20 is due Friday Sept 12.
      - Newton's Laws worksheet is due Fri Sept 12.
      - Experimental Design- Identifying Variables is due today!
  - Pieniazek:
    - - No hw
U.S. History
- - Turn in workbook pages 13 & 14.
    - NHD video intro (https://youtu.be/f0UKT2ln1fo?feature=shared)
      - NHD wks (see GC), due Monday, Sep 8th.

Thursday, September 4th

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6th & 7th Grade NJHS Students
- - You MUST connect to the NJHS Google Classroom by the end of the day on Friday!
    - - Ask your homeroom teacher (or Ms. Mangus) for the class code!
ALL NJHS Members
- - Check your email and NJHS GC every single day (acad lab is a great time to make this a habit)!
Fall Club Signup starts tomorrow!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Assignments that are missing in GC are updated in IC
  - Manu's World assignment & description are in GC
Orchestra
- - Your first assignment, the Wall of Us photo submission, is due tomorrow!
Band
- - Your first assignment, the Wall of Us photo submission, is due tomorrow!
  - Make sure you check IC for missing assignments!
    - Goal worksheets: 2 missing
    - Syllabus: 1 missing
    - Google Classroom: 4 still need to sign up.
  - If you are unsure about missing assignments, please ask Mr. Dorsett ASAP!

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - No homework
  - Core 4
    - pg 72: 6-30 all
Science
- - Metric Crossword due Friday Sept. 5th
Social Studies
- - Read and take notes 1-3 (The Maya: Family Life) in GC
  - NB Check tomorrow:
    - 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 (will finish in class tomorrow)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Read "Four Empires of Mesopotamia"
        Complete "Preview" & define vocab words, due tomorrow.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Read and take notes 2-3 and 2-4 (The Babylonian Empire) in GC
      - NB Check tomorrow:
        Sumerian characteristics (POAC ppl do not need), 2-1 & 2-2, and 2-3 & 2-4 (will finish in class tomorrow)

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 4 of I Am Malala
  - You have no homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - HMWK: pg 34, #12, 26-32 even, 44, 49
      - Notes: Solving & Graphing Inequalities
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - HMWK: pg 31, #9-12, 14, 17
      - Notes: Add "chart of perfect squares & cubes" (on GC)
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - HMWK: pg 31, #9-11, 14, 17
      - Notes: Add "chart of perfect squares & cubes" (on GC)
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Independent/Dependent Variable homework due Friday Sept 5th.
U.S. History
- - Read pages 26-32 in textbook
    - Complete workbook pages 13 & 14, due tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 3rd

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Tomorrow: School Pictures
- - Uniforms ONLY (no dress down passes allowed)!

EARLY RELEASE! Enjoy your afternoon!

Tuesday, September 2nd

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Early Release at 12:15 pm
- - Dress Down ONLY if you bring $1 or your dress down pass
    - - Wear school-appropriate clothing (no holes, not too short/tight, leggings are not pants, etc.)

Electives

Orchestra/Band
- - Sign up for google classroom ASAP!
  - Your first assignment, the Wall of Us photo submission, is due by this Friday, 9/5
Cultural Studies 1
- - What is Culture? - Finish the last 4 slides in class and turn in the assignment on GC

6th

ELA
- - Finish packet titled "Author's Note" and turn it in in class by 9/4
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 37: 27-39 odds
  - Core 4
    - No homework
Science
- - Metric Crossword due Friday Sept. 5th
Social Studies
- - Read and take notes 1-2 (The Maya: Class Structure)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
- - Bring in a photo of your pet (if you have one) by middle of next week.
  - Summary of T rex is due today!
  - Experimental Design homework is due Fri Sept 5th.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - No homework
  - Lombardi:
    - - Read and take notes 2-1 and 2-2 (The Akkadian Empire)

8th

ELA
- - Finish Reading Chapter 3
  - Discussion Questions about Chapter 3 are due tonight at 11:59pm on Google Classroom!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Finish today's Solving Equations Notes (on GC)
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - No homework (make sure notes are up-to-date)
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - No homework (make sure notes are up-to-date)
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Bring in a photo of your pet (if you have one) by the middle of next week.
      - Summary of T rex is due today!
      - Experimental Design homework is due Fri Sept 5th.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Independent/Dependent Variable homework due Friday Sept 5th.
U.S. History
- - Read page 25
    - Complete the "Preview" & define the vocab on wb pg 13, due Thursday.

Monday, September 1st

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day!

Friday, August 29th

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NO SCHOOL on Mon, 9/1
7th & 8th Grade NJHS Members ONLY
- - Parents will be receiving your NJHS Google Classroom Code via email
    - - Join the class and check it regularly for updates and volunteer opportunities!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Continued classwork on What is Culture?

6th

ELA
- - Final Draft of Summer Narrative due Friday, 8/29 on Google Classroom
  - Finish Timeline (printed copies handed out in class; PDF on Google Classroom)
Math
Science
- - Nice job on the hydrogrel beads lab! We will see what happens over the weekend!
  - no HW
Social Studies
- - Read and take notes 1-1 (The Maya: Development of the Maya Civilization)

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - no new HW
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - no new HW
Science
- - P3 and P4 :T. rex summary is due at the end of class on Tues Sept 2nd. We will have ten mins to finish work on it at the start of class.
  - P5: We will work on T. rex summary on Tuesday in class.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - No homework, have a good weekend!
  - Lombardi:
    - - Read and take notes on Sumerian Characteristics (glue in)

8th

ELA
- - Today we read Chapter 3 pages 40 - 48
  - No homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - No homework
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - No homework
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - No homework
Science
- - Fried:
    - - T.rex summary is due at the end of class on Tues Sept 2nd. We will have ten mins to work on it at the start of class.

- - Pieniazek:
    - - Good job on the Hydrogel bead lab!
      - no HW
U.S. History
- - No homework, have a good weekend!

Thursday, August 28th

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Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- - No School on Mon, 9/1
  - Early Release at 12:15 pm on Wed, 9/3
  - Picture Day on Thurs, 9/4 - NO dress down passes allowed this day!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - 100 People is turned in on GC
  - Started What is Culture? (in class work)

Digital Storytelling
- - Group Comic Strip turned in on GC
  - Complete the reflection sheet

6th

ELA
Math
- - No homework
Science
- - Lab Safety "Color by Number" due tomorrow
Social Studies
- - Notebook check TOMORROW:
    - Civilizations of the Americas Geography Challenge (all 3 pages)
    - Topic 1: The Maya Vocab

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:
    - - Notebook check TOMORROW:
        Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization Geography Challenge (all 3 pages)
        Topic 2: Four Empires of Mesopotamia Vocab

8th

ELA
- - Today we read chapter 2 "My Father the Falcon" and completed the character map (on Google Classroom)
  - "My Father the Falcon" Character Map due at 11:59pm on Google Classroom
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - Pg 28, #14-22 even
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - T1 Pg 25, #10, 12, 16
      - Notes on GC (projector quit during class)
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - T1 Pg 25, #10, 12, 16
      - Notes on GC
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - SpongeBob Scientific method due tomorrow.
U.S. History

Wednesday, August 27th

Planner signatures
8th Grade: Buddy Interest Survey MUST get completed TODAY (it was due last week)! If you do not complete it today, you will be placed wherever Mrs. Miller wants to put you.
- - Link should be in your HMRM and/or Acad Lab GC...if not, ask your HMRM teacher!

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - 100 People GC Activity - due tomorrow, 8/28 (if you were absent, check in with a classmate to catch up and then turn it in)

6th

ELA
- - Final Draft of Summer Narrative due Friday, 8/29 on Google Classroom
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 25: 21-39 odds
  - Core 4
    - Topic 1 Exam tomorrow
      - All topic 1 homework due
Science
- - Great job taking your lab safety quiz today!
Social Studies
- - Topic 1: The Maya Vocab due FRIDAY for notebook check

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - Complete HW 1-4 (front side only)
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 1-4 due tomorrow!
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Read & discuss sections 6 & 7, no homework.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Topic 2: Exploring the Four Empires of Mesopotamia Vocab due FRIDAY for notebook check

8th

ELA
- - Finish reading Chapter 1 of I Am Malala
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - pg 16, #12, 20-30 even, 36, 38, 43, 44...due tomorrow
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - T1 pg 19, #9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19...due tomorrow
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - T1 pg 19, #9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19...due tomorrow
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Great job taking your lab safety quiz today!
      - HW: SpongeBob scientific method due Friday
U.S. History
- - Read pages 10-19, no homework.

Tuesday, August 26th

Planner signatures

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Worked on 100 People in class - we will continue tomorrow

6th

ELA
Math
- - No Homework
Science
- - Lab safety quiz tomorrow! Open notebook, Jeopardy review posted on Google Classroom.
Social Studies
- - Civilizations of the Americas Geography Challenge: Due FRIDAY for notebook check

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW 1-3, due tomorrow!
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW 1-2 (part 2), due tomorrow!
Science
- - Lab Safety Quiz Wed!
  - SpongeBob homework due Fri.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Read & complete Sections 4 & 5, due tomorrow.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization Geography Challenge: Due FRIDAY for notebook check

8th

ELA
- - Core 1 & Core 3: Finish I Am Malala Prologue Worksheet
  - Core 5: No homework
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - HMWK: Pg 9 (pt 2), #11, 15, 37, 38
      - Added notes
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - HMWK: Topic 1 Pg 13, #8, 11-13, 15, 19
      - Added notes
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - HMWK: Topic 1 Pg 13, #8, 11-13, 15, 19
      - Added notes
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Lab Safety Quiz Wed!
      - SpongeBob homework due Fri.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Lab safety quiz tomorrow! Open notebook, Jeopardy review posted on Google Classroom.
      - HW: Spongebob Scientific method due Friday
U.S. History
- - Read pages 10-13 in textbook.
    - Workbook pages 7 & 8, due tomorrow for Cores 2 & 3.
    - Workbook pages 5 & 6, due tomorrow for Core 5.

Monday, August 25th

Planner signatures

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Last presentations tomorrow
  - Classwork: 100 People in GC - we will finish in class tomorrow

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
    - pg 19: 20-34 evens
  - Core 4
    - pg 37: 27-39 odds &

pg 43: 14-26 evens

Science
- - Good job conducting your first lab today!
  - HW: none
Social Studies
- - Civilizations of the Americas Geography Challenge: Due FRIDAY for notebook check

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
- - Wed Lab Safety Quiz- Practice Quiz is on GC
  - Fri Spongebob Exp Design homework is due.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
    - - Finished Ancient Sumer Sections 1 & 2.
        Read & complete Section 3, due tomorrow.
  - Lombardi:
    - - Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization Geography Challenge: Due FRIDAY for notebook check

8th

Acad Lab - Mangus
- - Commitments due in GC tomorrow, 8/26
  - BOY Student Surveys are due today!
ELA
- - Finish 8/25 (Showing Emotion & Tone) on Google Classroom tonight, due at 11:59pm tonight!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - HMWK:
        Pg 9: #13, 16 - 27
        Notes:
        Finish Sets & Subsets
        Add Real Number Graph
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - HMWK:
        Repeating Dec to Frac (on GC)...due tomorrow, 8/26
        Change #1 to .27 repeating (instead of .276)
        Make sure your notes are complete (on GC)
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - HMWK:
        Repeating Dec to Frac (on GC)...due tomorrow, 8/26
        Change #1 to .27 repeating (instead of .276)
        Make sure your notes are complete (on GC)
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Wed Lab Safety Quiz- Practice Quiz is on GC
      - Fri Spongebob Exp Design homework is due.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - Spongebob Scientfic method HW due Friday.
U.S. History
- - Read pages 5-9 in textbook.
    - Workbook pages 5 & 6 due tomorrow. Students will be given the first 15mins to work on them in class.

Friday, August 21st

Planner signatures
Today is the last day for parents to submit Beginning of the Year (BOY) Paperwork!
BOY Parent Survey is due on Mon, 8/25 (Homeroom teachers are emailing it out again)

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Presentations will finish on Mon!

Health & Wellness
- - Finish your influence chart by Monday

6th

ELA
Math
- - No homework
Science
- - First Lab on Monday! If you did not turn in lab safety contract, it needs to be turned in Monday.
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
    - - HW: pg 13-14 from the book (#7-12, 14, 17, 18)
  - Adv. Math 7:
    - - HW: pg 13-14 from the book (#7-12, 14, 17, 18)
      - HW 1-2 (part 2)
Science
- - Wednesday Aug 27th is the lab safety Quiz! You can practice for the test with the Quizizz practice under classwork on GC.
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - No homework!
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
    - - No HW
  - Core 2 - 8A:
    - - HW: Copy the Properties of Exponents into your math notes (on GC)
  - Core 3 - 8B:
    - - HW: Copy the Properties of Exponents into your math notes (on GC)
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Wednesday Aug 27th is the lab safety Quiz! You can practice for the test with the Quizizz practice under classwork.
  - Pieniazek:
    - - No hw
U.S. History

Thursday, August 21st

Planner signatures
All MS Students - BOY Student Survey due on Mon, 8/25
- - Link will be available on your Acad Lab and/or HMRM GC
Parents:
- - BOY Paperwork due tomorrow
  - BOY Parent Survey due by Mon, 8/25
8th Graders: Complete the Buddy Interest Survey before tomorrow!
NO SCHOOL on Mon, Sept 1st
Early Release on Wed, Sept 3rd at 12:15 pm

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Presentations are today and tomorrow (check GC for the schedule)
Health & Wellness
- - WS 1-1-5 due tomorrow, 8/22!

6th

ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - no new HW today!
  - Remember to bring your math notebook everyday!
Science
- - Scientific Summer due Fri
  - Signed rules for St. Vrain due Fri
  - Quiz on Lab Safety is Wed Aug 27th
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - Great work on your My Summer Story annotations today!
  - No homework!
Math
- - Nice job on your PRE today!
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Scientific Summer due Fri
      - Signed rules for St. Vrain due Fri
      - Quiz on Lab Safety is Wed Aug 27th
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History

Wednesday, August 20th

Planner signatures
Pedestrian Safety Presentation tomorrow
Please make sure your parents complete their BOY Parent Survey by Mon, 8/25

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Culture Collage due tomorrow (presentations will start)

6th

ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - HW 1-1 is due tomorrow, 8/21
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

Acad Lab
- - Mangus:
    - - Make sure your BOY Student Survey is complete and submitted before tomorrow, 8/20 (link in GC)
ELA
Math
- - Classwork: STAR Data Graph & CHAMPS
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History

Tuesday, August 19th

Planner signatures
Please make sure you ask your parents to complete their BOY Parent Survey by Mon, 8/25

Electives

Cultural Studies 1
- - Culture Collage is due on Thurs, 8/21, and ready to present on Thursday/Friday
    - - Tomorrow is the last class work day (if you don't finish in class tomorrow, it will be homework)

6th

ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
Math
- - Great job on your STAR BM!!!
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History

Monday, August 18th

Planner signatures
Parents: All Beginning of the Year Paperwork is due Fri, Aug 22nd

Electives

Cultural Studies
- - Cultural Collage due on Wed (at the end of class)...presentations will be Thurs & Fri
  - Oral Stories were fantastic! If you were absent, be prepared to share yours when you return

6th

ELA
- - STAR BM tomorrow
Math
- - STAR BM tomorrow
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
- - STAR BM tomorrow
Math
- - STAR BM tomorrow
Science
- - Scientific Summer is due Fri Aug 22
  - St Vrain Lab Safety contract due signed by Fri Aug 22nd
  - Lab Safety Poster due Wed Aug 20th
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
- - STAR BM tomorrow
Math
- - STAR BM tomorrow
    - - Bring chapter book & whiteboard (or grab scratch paper)
Science
- - Fried:
    - - Scientific Summer is due Fri Aug 22
      - St Vrain Lab Safety contract due signed by Fri Aug 22nd
      - Lab Safety Poster due Wed Aug 20th
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History

Friday, Aug 15th

Great first week! THANK YOU!
STAR Benchmark for ELA and Math is on Tues, 8/19
Please remember to bring your planner, green folder, writing utensil, and brochure to every class.

8th Math (Mangus)
- - Make sure you complete the first math homework assignment that was in your green folder!
    - - Your binder cover & tabs are done and ready to be checked...due on Mon, 8/18
      - You can add the paper when you get to class
Cultural Studies 1
- - Please be thinking about your collage pictures...bring some in if you can or draw them (we will start on Mon)
8th Science (Fried)
- - 2 paragraph essay due on Fri, 8/22

Thursday, Aug 14th

Great first day, 7th & 8th grade!!
Make sure you bring your planner, green folder, a writing utensil, and your brochure to EVERY class (unless you were told not to)!

Parents: All Beginning of the Year Paperwork is due Fri, Aug 22nd

Wednesday, Aug 13th

Great first day, 6th grade!!

welcome back TO SCHOOL!!!

Date

Planner signatures

Electives

6th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 & 3
  - Core 4
Science
Social Studies

7th

ELA
Math
- - Math 7:
  - Adv. Math 7:
Science
Social Studies
- - Keenan:
  - Lombardi:

8th

ELA
Math
- - Core 1 - ALG:
  - Core 2 - 8A:
  - Core 3 - 8B:
Science
- - Fried:
  - Pieniazek:
U.S. History

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