Monday, August 30, 2010

7th Grade Update - Aug. 30, 2010

Hi,
***WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED:
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

***THIS WEEK***
We are starting in CHAPTER 4 - CELLS -- please have your child read through this chapter in the textbook.

We are also using microscopes and will have a microscope lab later this week.

You can see most labs on the internet now from this link:

6th Grade Update - Aug. 30, 2010

Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:
*** MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: Working on MYSTERIOUS BEADS LAB in class and HOME.
*** DUE FRIDAY: MYSTERIOUS BEADS LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS

You can see this lab worksheet (and others) here:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWMGViMGY3ZGYtOTc0OS00YjE0LTkxZDctNjgzYzg3ZTc4NTNm&hl=en

***WEB GRADES ARE AVAILABLE
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html
log in with last name and 6 digit ID # as password.

***Please check on your child's organization daily! Thanks for your help at home!

Mr. Sandoval

Monday, August 23, 2010

6th Grade Update & Web Grades Instructions- Aug. 23, 2010

Hi,
***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

HOW MANY DROPS LAB + **ROUGH DRAFT** CONCLUSION ONLY: Assigned today/ due tomorrow (Tuesday)
Link to worksheet:

STRAW BOAT LAB + **TYPED** CONCLUSIONS: Assigned WEDNESDAY/ Due FRIDAY
Link to worksheet:

Please check on these carefully. The STRAW BOAT lab is our first full lab assignment!


****BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT -- WEDNESDAY, 6PM-8PM

We hope to see you there!

***WEBGRADES --- CHECK ON YOUR CHILD'S GRADES ONLINE NOW**

1. GO HERE:

2. CLICK ON YOUR TEACHER'S NAME AND CLICK ON THE PULL-DOWN MENU FOR YOUR CLASS PERIOD.

3. Enter LAST NAME and PASSWORD (6 DIGIT ID#)

****HOUSE COLOR DAY THIS FRIDAY -- ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO WEAR A BLACK SHIRT!

7th Grade Update - Aug. 23, 2010

*****HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS: ASSIGNED - TODAY/ DUE - WEDNESDAY
Link to worksheet:

PEPSI CHALLENGE LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS: ASSIGNED - THURSDAY/ DUE NEXT MONDAY (8/30)
Link to worksheet:

****BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT -- WEDNESDAY, 6PM-8PM

We hope to see you there!

****HOUSE COLOR DAY THIS FRIDAY -- ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO WEAR A BLACK SHIRT!

THANKS!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

6th Grade Update - Aug. 19, 2010

Hi,

***FIRST LAB + CONCLUSIONS - PRACTICE- DUE FRIDAY** Today we did our first lab in class to practice the lab format. It should be completed by tomorrow. Most students finished in class. Have your child SHOW YOU the paper. (called "Black Box Mystery")


**FRIDAY -- HOUSE COLOR SPIRIT DAY - EARTH HOUSE -- BLACK SHIRTS** Tomorrow (Friday) is the first house colors spirit day. EARTH HOUSE = BLACK. Students should wear any type of shirt or top that is 50% or more black.

Thank you!
Mr. Sandoval

PS: Please add my email to your address book to make sure my emails to not get added to your JUNK folder.

7th Grade Update - Aug. 19, 2010

Hi,
***FIRST LAB + CONCLUSIONS - "PAPER TOWER LAB"- DUE MONDAY** Today we did our first lab in class.
The ROUGH draft should be completed by tomorrow. The FINAL LAB + CONCLUSION is due MONDAY.


**FRIDAY -- HOUSE COLOR SPIRIT DAY - EARTH HOUSE -- BLACK SHIRTS** Tomorrow (Friday) is the first house colors spirit day. EARTH HOUSE = BLACK. Students should wear any type of shirt or top that is 50% or more black.

Thank you!
Mr. Sandoval

PS: Please add my email to your address book to make sure my emails to not get added to your JUNK folder.

Monday, August 16, 2010

7th Grade Update - Aug. 16, 2010

Hi!
Welcome back!

Hi!
Welcome to Parkway -- please look for 1 or 2 emails a week from me with important information for science class.

****THIS WEEK -- HOMEWORK:

"WHAT IS BIOLOGY" -- DUE WEDNESDAY (handed out today/ MONDAY)

PARENT SIGNATURE - BLUE + GOLD SHEETS - DUE WEDNESDAY (handed out today/ MONDAY)


**Please check your child's organization EVERY DAY - binder/ backpack/ agenda -- 7th grade is a challenging year! We need your help at home every day!

Thanks!

6th Grade Update - Aug. 16, 2010

Hi!
Welcome to Parkway -- please look for 1 or 2 emails a week from me with important information for science class.

****THIS WEEK -- HOMEWORK:

"WHAT IS SCIENCE" -- DUE WEDNESDAY (handed out today/ MONDAY)
Link to handout:

PARENT SIGNATURE - BLUE + GOLD SHEETS - DUE WEDNESDAY (handed out tomorrow/ TUESDAY)


**Please check your child's organization EVERY DAY - binder/ backpack/ agenda --
this is a TOUGH transition to middle school. We need your help at home every day!

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Welcome to Earth House Science w/ Mr. Sandoval - 2010-2011!

Hello! Welcome to Earth House science with Mr. Sandoval! We'll be doing a lot of activities this yearand learning a lot! I have high expectations for all students. Success can only be had with help at home from you, the parents.

I thank you in advance for all of your help and look forward to working with you and your students this year!

Please refer to this website weekly for updates about assignments and activities in science class. Links to in class work and handouts will also be available here.

This page is for students AND parents to use.

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR SCIENCE CLASS:
Spiral notebook, 2-pocket folder, pencils, pens, cheap calculator, color pencils, ruler