Aug. 30, 2011
Students are asked to have their parents fill out the required office forms
that were sent home with each student today and return them to their homeroom
teacher Friday, Sept. 2.
Aug. 31, 2011
Please see above. Otherwise, no homework today!
Sept. 1, 2011
Please see Aug. 30. Otherwise, no homework today!
Sept. 2, 2011
Please see Aug. 30. Otherwise, no homework today!
Sept. 6, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 7, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 8, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 9, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 12, 2011
Two students in each class have a current event assignment. Please ask your
child if this applies to them. No other homework.
Sept. 13, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 14, 2011
The students are asked to finish coming up with their own examples of the 5
Themes of Geography (they should have 10 sentences in all). We started this
in class. Due tomorrow.
Sept. 15, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 16, 2011
No homework today.
Sept. 19, 2011
Quiz this Friday covering the vocabulary words.
Sept. 20, 2011
Quiz this Friday covering the vocabulary words.
Sept. 21, 2011
Quiz this Friday covering the vocabulary words. Some students have "Current
Event" articles due tomorrow. Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Sept. 22, 2011
No homework this weekend.
Sept. 27, 2011
Students scoring less than 70% on the last quiz must have the quiz signed and
returned by Thursday, Sept. 29.
Sept. 28, 2011
Today we discussed population growth across the world. Students then learned
about different note taking styles and recognizing their own style. We also
discussed the art of highlighting.
Sept, 29, 2011
Certain students havetaken home their Scavanger Hunt sheets home to work on.
Oct. 4, 2011
No homework tonight (although students can begin reviewing the vocabulary
words that they will be assessed on next week).
Oct. 5, 2011
No homework tonight (although students can begin reviewing the vocabulary
words that they will be assessed on next week). Also, certain students have
current event articles due tomorrow. Please ask your child if this pertains
to them.
Oct. 6, 2011
The 5 Themes poster board long term assignment was assigned today and is due
Wednesday, Oct.19. Certain students will be presenting their current events
tomorrow.
Oct. 7, 2011
I have asked the students if they have not began studying for Thursday's
quiz, to print off the words from my website. I showed them in class today
how to get to the words on my website. The poster assignment due date has
been changed to Wed. Oct. 19.
Oct. 11, 2011
There were four new words added to Thursday's quiz list. Please see "Vocab
Words" icon. Classes 3, 5, and 7 are now taking the quiz on Friday.
Oct. 14, 2011
The 5 Themes poster assignment due date has been changed to Wed. Oct. 19.
Oct. 17, 2011
Students scoring less than 70% on their quiz need to return it signed by
tomorrow. Also, the 5 Themes poster assignment is due this Wednesday, Oct.19.
Oct. 18, 2011
THe 5 Themes poster assignment is due tomorrow. THIS WILL COUNT AS A TEST
GRADE!
Oct. 19, 2011
Students have a "Geography Basics" worksheet that they need to use their
notes from the last video to complete. This is due tomorrow. They should
bring in a flashdrive tomorrow if they have one to use. This is not
mandatory, so if they do not have one, please don't worry...PLEASE SEE
ANNOUNCEMENT ICON!
Oct. 20, 2011
First map projection due Monday, Oct. 24. The rubric for this assignment can
be found under the "Additional Worksheets" icon.
Oct. 21, 2011
First map projection due Monday, Oct. 24. The rubric for this assignment can
be found under the "Additional Worksheets" icon.
Oct. 24, 2011
Students are to complete their 2nd map projection due Thursday, Oct. 27.
Oct. 25, 2011
Students are to complete their 2nd map projection due Thursday, Oct. 27.
Oct. 26, 2011
Students are to complete their 2nd map projection due Thursday, Oct. 27. Some
students have their "Current Event" assignment due tomorrow. Please ask your
son/daughter if this includes them.
Oct. 27, 2011
No homework (other than the map projection assignment due Wednesday, Nov.2).
Oct.28, 2011
Students are asked to bring in their 3rd map projection Monday, Oct. 31.
Nov. 1, 2011
Due to the storm, the Map Projection assignment due date has been changed to
Thursday, Nov.3. No other homework.
Nov. 2, 2011
Due to the storm, the Map Projection assignment due date has been changed to
Thursday, Nov.3. Some students have their "Current Event" assignment due
tomorrow. Please ask your son/daughter if this includes them.
Nov. 3, 2011
Students worked on a worksheet covering the 8 Traits of Culture in class
today. What was not finished in class, became a homework assignment, due
tomorrow.
Nov. 7, 2011
Students were given their report cards today and need to bring back a copy
signed by Wednesday. Other than that, no homework.
Nov. 8, 2011
Students have a worksheet to highlight (both sides) and answer the questions
on both sides in complete sentences.
Nov. 10, 2011
Students from class 7 have a worksheet to highlight (both sides) and answer
the questions on both sides in complete sentences.
Nov. 14, 2011
Some students need to finish an assignment they had begun previously. The
assignment is as follows: Chapter 3, section 2, pg. 89, questions 2-6 in
complete sentences. Due date is Tuesday 11-15-11. Please ask your child if
this pertains to them.
Nov. 15, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2.
Nov. 16, 2011
Students have been asked to bring in a political map of the country from
Europe that they are researching for their long term assignment. The map
should be brought to class Friday, Nov. 18.
Nov. 17, 2011
Students have been asked to bring in a political map of the country from
Europe that they are researching for their long term assignment. The map
should be brought to class Friday, Nov. 18.
Nov. 18, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2.
Nov. 21, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2. The cereal box physical map will be due Tuesday, Nov.22.
The "Climate Type Definitions" worksheet is due Monday, Nov. 28. Certain
students have their "Current Event" articles due tomorrow, Nov. 22. Please
ask your child if this pertains to them.
Nov. 22, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2. The "Climate Type Definitions" worksheet is due Monday,
Nov. 28.
Nov. 28, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2. The rubric can be found on this website under "Additional
Worksheets" icon.
Nov. 29, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2. The rubric can be found on this website under "Additional
Worksheets" icon. Some students are asked to present a "Current Event"
article this week. Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Nov. 30, 2011
Long term assignment concerning a country in Europe has been assigned and is
due Friday, Dec. 2. The rubric can be found on this website under "Additional
Worksheets" icon. Some students are asked to present a "Current Event"
article this week. Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Dec. 2, 2011
Students should be studying for the assessment next Wednesday, Dec.7. Topics
incluse climate zones, religions and governments. Your child should have 2
study guides to help them prepare.
Dec.7, 2011
No homework.
Dec. 8, 2011
Some students are asked to present a "Current Event" article this week.
Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Dec. 12, 2011
Students scoring less than a 70% on the last test are asked to get them
signed and returned. There is also a quiz Thursday covering Western Europe.
Students can begin looking at their vocabulary words.
Dec. 13, 2011
Students have a quiz on Thursday covering Western Europe. They were given a
study guide today, but actually should have started preparing last night by
looking over their vocabulary words.
Dec. 14, 2011
Students have a quiz on Thursday covering Western Europe. Some students are
asked to present a "Current Event" article this week. Please ask your child
if this applies to them.
Dec.15, 2011
Some students are asked to present a "Current Event" article this week.
Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Dec. 16, 2011
No homework.
Dec. 19, 2011
No homework.
Dec. 18, 2011
Students have an "interview worksheet" to complete with a parent or guardian
by Thursday. The topic is global warming...
Dec. 22, 2011
No homework. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Jan.4, 2012
Cultural Comparison chart and worksheet due Friday, Jan.6.
Jan. 5, 2012
Cultural Comparison chart and worksheet due Friday, Jan.6. Some students are
asked to present a "Current Event" article this week. Please ask your child
if this applies to them.
Jan. 6, 2012
Students are asked to pick a country from Southern Europe and fill out a
country profile chart that was supplied in class today. This will be due
Friday, 1-13. There will be a vocabulary quiz next Friday as well.
Jan. 10, 2012
Students are asked to pick a country from Southern Europe and fill out a
country profile chart that was supplied in class today. This will be due
Friday, 1-13. There will be a vocabulary quiz next Friday as well. The words
are listed on this website under the "Vocabulary Words" icon.
Jan. 11, 2012
Students are asked to pick a country from Southern Europe and fill out a
country profile chart that was supplied in class today. This will be due
Friday, 1-13. There will be a vocabulary quiz next Friday as well. The words
are listed on this website under the "Vocabulary Words" icon. A long term
Asia assignment was assigned today and will be due the 3rd week of February.
Some students are asked to present a "Current Event" article this week.
Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Jan.13, 2012
A long term Asia assignment was assigned this week and will be due the 3rd
week of February.
Jan. 17, 2012
No homework.
Jan. 18, 2012
No homework.
Jan. 19, 2012
Some students are asked to present a "Current Event" article this week.
Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Jan. 24, 2012
Physical map of Europe due Friday, Jan.27. Step one of long term Asia
assignment is due Tuesday, Jan.31.
Jan. 25, 2012
Physical map of Europe due Friday, Jan.27. Step one of long term Asia
assignment is due Tuesday, Jan.31. Some students are asked to present
a "Current Event" article this week. Please ask your child if this applies to
them.
Jan.26, 2012
Physical map of Europe due Friday, Jan.27. Step one of long term Asia
assignment is due Tuesday, Jan.31. Some students are asked to present
a "Current Event" article this week. Please ask your child if this applies to
them.
Jan.27, 2012
Step one of long term Asia assignment is due Tuesday, Jan.31.
Jan.30, 2012
Step one of long term Asia assignment is due Tuesday, Jan.31.
Jan. 31, 2012
Long term Asia assignment due dates were given out yesterday. Please ask your
son/daughter when they will be presenting.
Feb. 1, 2012
Some students are asked to present a "Current Event" article this week.
Please ask your child if this applies to them.
Feb. 2, 2012
Step 2 of the Asia Presentation will be due Tuesday, Feb. 7. This information
can be written on a regular piece of paper, no poster is necessary at this
time!
Feb. 6, 2012
Step 2 of the Asia Presentation will be due Tuesday, Feb. 7. This information
can be written on a regular piece of paper, no poster is necessary at this
time! Certain classes will be presenting their Asian countries this week.
Please make sure your son/daughter knows when they are presenting theirs!
Feb. 7, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them.
Feb. 8, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. The Middle EAst vocabulary
quiz was announced today. Some classes will be assessed on Friday and classes
4&5 will be assessed on Monday.
Feb. 9, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. The Middle EAst vocabulary
quiz was announced today. Some classes will be assessed on Friday and classes
4&5 will be assessed on Monday.
Feb. 13, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. Students scoring less than
70% on their Middle East quiz need to return it signed by Thursday, Feb. 16.
Feb. 16, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. Students scoring less than
70% on their Middle East quiz need to return it signed by Thursday, Feb. 16.
Feb. 17, 2012
No homework. Enjoy your vacation!
Feb.27, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. Students scoring less than
70% on their Middle East quiz need to return it signed by Tuesday, Feb.28.
Feb. 28, 2012
Certain students will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. Students scoring less than
70% on their Middle East quiz need to return it signed.
Feb.29, 2012
Students in class 1 will be presenting their Asia countries this week and
certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if either of these pertain to them. Students scoring less than
70% on their Middle East quiz need to return it signed.
March 2, 2012
No homework.
March 5, 2012
We will be having a quiz covering China this Friday. Each student has been
given a study guide.
March 6, 2012
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if this pertains to them. Also, we will be having a quiz
covering China this Friday. Each student has been given a study guide. There
will be an extra help session Wednesday (tomorrow) morning at 7:30.
March 7, 2012
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please ask your
son/daughter if this pertains to them. Also, we will be having a quiz
covering China this Friday. Each student has been given a study guide.
March 12, 2012
Africa brochure assignment was given out today. The due date is Friday, April
13.
March 13, 2012
Africa brochure assignment was given out yesterday. The due date is Friday,
April 13. Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please
ask your son/daughter if this pertains to them.
March 15, 2012
Africa brochure assignment was given out this week. The due date is Friday,
April 13. Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events". Please
ask your son/daughter if this pertains to them.
March 16, 2012
No homework. Enjoy your weekend!
March 20, 2012
There will be a test covering Asia next Monday, March 26. Certain students
will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
March 21, 2012
The test date has changed to Tuesday, March 27. Certain students have current
events due tomorrow.
March 22, 2012
The test date has been changed again to Wednesday, March 28. Students should
begin studying for this now utilizing their handouts. Certain students
will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
March 23, 2012
The test date has been changed again to Wednesday, March 28. Students should
begin studying for this now utilizing their handouts. Both handouts can be
found posted on this website under the "Worksheets" icon.
March 26, 2012
The Asia test date has been changed again to Wednesday, March 28. Students
should begin studying for this now utilizing their handouts. Both handouts
can be found posted on this website under the "Worksheets" icon. Certain
students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
March 27, 2012
The Asia test date has been changed again to Wednesday, March 28. Students
should begin studying for this now utilizing their handouts. Both handouts
can be found posted on this website under the "Worksheets" icon. Certain
students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
March 28, 2012
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please
ask your son/daughter if this applies to them.
March 29, 2013
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please
ask your son/daughter if this applies to them. Students scoring less than 70%
on the Asia test need to have it signed and returned by tomorrow.
April 2, 2012
Other than the Africa brochure assignment, which is due Friday, April 13,
there is no homework.
April 4, 2012
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please
ask your son/daughter if this applies to them. Other than that and the Africa
brochure assignment, which is due Friday April 13,there is no homework.
April 5, 2012
Students have been asked to research and answer 5 of the questions that
they've compiled while watching the Africa Overview video. Due date is
Wednesday, April 11. Certain students will be responsible for "Current
Events" this week. Please ask your son/daughter if this applies to them.
The Africa Brochure assignment is due Friday, April 13.
April 6. 2012
Students have been asked to research and answer 5 of the questions that
they've compiled while watching the Africa Overview video. Due date is
Wednesday, April 11. The Africa Brochure assignment is due Friday, April 13.
April 10, 2012
Students have been asked to research and answer 5 of the questions that
they've compiled while watching the Africa Overview video. Due date is
Wednesday, April 11. The Africa Brochure assignment is due Friday, April 13.
April 12, 2012
The Africa Brochure assignment is due Friday, April 13. Certain students will
be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your son/daughter
if this applies to them. The "Build-A-Country" assignment was given out today
with a due date of May 29.
April 13, 2012
NO HOMEWORK! ENJOY YOUR VACATION!
April 23, 2012
Students are asked to use each of the 14 vocabulary words in a sentence
demonstrating that they understand the meaning of the word. Also, there will
be an assessment on these words this Wednesday, April 25.
April 24, 2012
There is a quiz covering the North Africa vocabulary words tomorrow.
April 25, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. Certain
students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
April 26, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. Certain
students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
April 27, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. Certain
students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
April 30, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. I have
handed out the permission slips for the end of the year field trip to Camp
Marshall. Please have these signed and returned to me with payment by
Wednesday, May 9.
May 1, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. I have
handed out the permission slips for the end of the year field trip to Camp
Marshall. Please have these signed and returned to me with payment by
Wednesday, May 9. Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events"
this week. Please ask your son/daughter if this applies to them.
May 2, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. I have
handed out the permission slips for the end of the year field trip to Camp
Marshall. Please have these signed and returned to me with payment by
Wednesday, May 9. Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events"
this week. Please ask your son/daughter if this applies to them.
May 3, 2012
Time zone signs have been assigned and will be due Friday, May 4. I have
handed out the permission slips for the end of the year field trip to Camp
Marshall. Please have these signed and returned to me with payment by
Wednesday, May 9. Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events"
this week. Please ask your son/daughter if this applies to them.
May 4, 2012
Build a Country assignment is due May 29.
May 7, 2012
Build a Country assignment is due May 29. I have handed out the permission
slips for the end of the year field trip to Camp Marshall. Please have these
signed and returned to me with payment by Wednesday, May 9. Certain students
will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your
son/daughter if this applies to them.
May 8, 2012
MCAS today and tomorrow. No homework!
May 9, 2012
Certain students will be responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please
ask your son/daughter if this applies to them. Students that did not finish
their physical maps of Africa today in class need to finish them tonight for
class tomorrow. Progress reports went home today and need to be returned
signed by this Friday.
May 11, 2012
The South America assignment was explained today. Each class has a different
due date. Please ask your child what due date they've been assigned.
May 14, 2012
Students have an opportunity to bring notes to the Africa test Wednesday.
They should write these on an 8 1/2 by 11 in. piece of papper. The South
America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-a-Country
has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what their due
dates are for these assignments.
May 15, 2012
Students have an opportunity to bring notes to the Africa test Wednesday.
They should write these on an 8 1/2 by 11 in. piece of papper. The South
America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-a-Country
has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what their due
dates are for these assignments.
May 16, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments. Certain students will be
responsible for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your son/daughter if
this applies to them.
May 18, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments.
May 21, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments. Students have been asked to bring
colored pencils to class tomorrow.
May 22, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments. Students have been asked to bring
colored pencils to class tomorrow.
May 23, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments. Students have been asked to bring
colored pencils to class tomorrow. Certain students will be responsible
for "Current Events" this week. Please ask your son/daughter if this applies
to them.
May 24, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments.
May 29, 2012
The South America chart is due a different date for each class and the Build-
a-Country has due dates specific to each student. Please ask your child what
their due dates are for these assignments.
May 30, 2012
All students that have not presented a "Current Event" article this quarter
are responsible to bring one in on Friday, June 1. The South America chart is
due a different date for each class and the Build-a-Country has due dates
specific to each student. Please ask your child what their due dates are for
these assignments.
