6th Grade Update - Sept. 30, 2010

Hi,

****STUDENT-LED CONFERENCE WEEK***

It has been nice seeing the students lead their parents through their portfolios and take ownership over their work and grades.

**If you do not have an appointment, your child will be expected to hold a "conference" with you at home.

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK***

TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY -- DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY --Students COMPLETE their EARTH WORD WEB in their science JOURNAL by making branches/ links.

Here is what it looks like online:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1FP19V1g9-nFSFSsWFKbMvNPJ3kj3Q_0KP2MHcvSLttM&hl=en&authkey=CNKc9MQL

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Sept 30, 2010

Hi,

****STUDENT-LED CONFERENCE WEEK***

It has been nice seeing the students lead their parents through their portfolios and take ownership over their work and grades.

**If you do not have an appointment, your child will be expected to hold a "conference" with you at home.

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK***

POWERPOINT PROJECT -- students are working IN-CLASS on computers to create a powerpoint about CELLS.

Here is the blank template for the project:

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AXgS-GC6LSDWZGRjNzlqNndfNTRmdGZrejZnZA&hl=en&authkey=CMi7mvAJ

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

6th Grade Update - Sept. 23, 2010

Hi,

***HOMEWORK TONIGHT -- DUE MONDAY -- RING OF FIRE MAP + CONCLUSIONS**

Here is a link to the CONCLUSIONS page:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=13ttsqBPxoEkrs-X0ojPOoMT_gqE73OsIgX6w43yXKxI&hl=en&authkey=CL2wmbEH

***INFO ABOUT PROGRESS REPORTS -- CITIZENSHIP**

The first "official" Progress Reports are out next week. The academic grades MAY ALREADY be out of date. Please check WEB GRADES for your child's most current grade in class.

However, please check the CITIZENSHIP grade carefully -- this is the most current grade for that.

***SEE YOU NEXT WEEK FOR PARENT CONFERENCES!***

Thanks for all you do, everyday, at home.

Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Sept 23, 2010

Hi,

***HOMEWORK TONIGHT -- DUE MONDAY -- MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + TYPED CONCLUSIONS**

Here is a link to the LAB WORKSHEET:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1Ztl_PLp_98_w13f4V_tM3PORKo9996EY6K_39ldSFJ4&hl=en&authkey=CMnq8rkF

***INFO ABOUT PROGRESS REPORTS -- CITIZENSHIP**

The first "official" Progress Reports are out next week. The academic grades MAY ALREADY be out of date. Please check WEB GRADES for your child's most current grade in class.

However, please check the CITIZENSHIP grade carefully -- this is the most current grade for that.

***SEE YOU NEXT WEEK FOR PARENT CONFERENCES!***

Thanks for all you do, everyday, at home.

Mr. Sandoval

6th Grade Update - Sept. 20, 2010

Hi,

****IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK***

WEDNESDAY -- RING OF FIRE ACTIVITY + TYPED CONCLUSIONS -- DUE FRIDAY

THURSDAY -- HEAT/ CONVECTION LAB -- FINISH IN CLASS -- DUE FOR HOMEWORK IF *NOT* FINISHED***

This link is a folder with the lab files for preview:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWMGViMGY3ZGYtOTc0OS00YjE0LTkxZDctNjgzYzg3ZTc4NTNm&hl=en

***PARENT CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! - Did you turn in your gold sheet? Appointment times will be handed out this week

***ORGANIZATION -- Please check your child's backpack and binder -- is everything organized?!

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Sept 20, 2010

Hi,

****IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK***

THURSDAY -- MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE MONDAY

This link is a folder with the lab files for preview:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWMGViMGY3ZGYtOTc0OS00YjE0LTkxZDctNjgzYzg3ZTc4NTNm&hl=en

***PARENT CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! - Did you turn in your gold sheet? Appointment times will be handed out this week

***ORGANIZATION -- Please check your child's backpack and binder -- is everything organized?!

Thanks!

6th Grade Update - Sept. 16, 2010 - Pangaea Lab

Hi,

***HOMEWORK FROM CLASS TODAY --- DUE MONDAY: MAKING PANGAEA + CONCLUSIONS + MAP (in journal)

link to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWZWYyODMxOGItZTU2OS00M2RjLTg4NjAtMmIwYmNlNDNkYmNl&hl=en&authkey=CPvguUM

link to blank map:

http://www.williamsclass.com/SixthScienceWork/Pangea.jpg

photo of final map in journal:

6th Grade Update - Sept. 13, 2010

Hi,

***TEXTBOOK - we are working in CHAPTER 6 SECTION 2 this week***

***IMPORTANT HOMEWORK -- THURSDAY -- MAKING PANGAEA ACTIVITY + CONCLUSIONS***

**PARENT CONFERENCES -- please be sure to fill out and return the parent conference form ASAP this week. Look for that paper tonight with your child**

***PROGRESS REPORTS -- Six week progress reports are happening soon -- please stay on top of web grades

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

Thanks for your help at home,

Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Sept 13, 2010

Hi,

**PACKET #1 DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)

These papers included:

Lost at Sea

Scavenger Hunt

26 words - per. 3 only

Quick draw - per. 3 only

M & M Lab

Microscope Lab #0

Microscope Lab #1

Animal Cell Coloring

Plant Cell Coloring

***IMPORTANT HOMEWORK -- TUESDAY -- MICROSCOPE LAB #3 + CONCLUSIONS (DUE THURSDAY) ***

**PARENT CONFERENCES -- please be sure to fill out and return the parent conference form ASAP this week. Look for that paper tonight with your child**

***PROGRESS REPORTS -- Six week progress reports are happening soon -- please stay on top of web grades

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

6th Grade Update - Sept. 8, 2010

Hi,

NEWS FOR THIS WEEK ----

HOMEWORK:

READ CHAPTER 6** -- Have your child read over chapter 6 and look at the images/ diagrams.

DENSITY LAB IN CLASS THIS FRIDAY/ DUE ON MONDAY (SEPT. 13)

You can view the lab worksheet here:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWN2YyN2E3YzItMjM3My00NWEwLTlhOTQtNTk4MDJiZjc1Nzg0&hl=en&authkey=CMaivY4N

**WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED** Please check your child's grades ASAP.

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

**FRIENDLY REMINDER -- Have you checked your child's backpack lately? You should check this everyday....Are their papers in the right place? Organized?

It takes a lot of time to become a regular habit!

7th Grade Update - Sept 8, 2010

Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

**MICROSCOPE LAB #2 + CONCLUSIONS --- done IN-CLASS on FRIDAY/ DUE on MONDAY (SEPT. 13)

Here is the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=14KhIp1HO8P2YPn4AaZ8tIlCML2YphAJ2cI17heTn1fk&hl=en&authkey=CI7phoEI

**READ CHAPTER 4 - Have your child read over chapter 4 and look at the diagrams/ images.

WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED:

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

FRIENDLY REMINDER -- Have you checked your child's backpack lately? You should check this every day....Are their papers in the right place? Organized?

It takes a lot of time to become a regular habit!

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

6th Grade Update - Sept. 2, 2010

Hi,

****HOMEWORK --- MYSTERIOUS BEADS LAB + CONCLUSIONS (TYPED) DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY, SEPT. 3RD)

See it here:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1JjQED3c3z77sWFG3LZGCWN0K29gSKI2_WU6qixPRNe4&hl=en&authkey=CIqa_MsN

****ORANGE SCIENCE WORKBOOK**

Your student received a orange workbook today - please have them show you. THIS SHOULD STAY IN THE BACKPACK everyday!

**** PACKET #1 DUE TUESDAY, SEPT. 7th (see photo below)****

The first packet of IN-CLASS work is due TUESDAY, SEP. 7TH.

Check for handouts/ worksheets -- they should ALREADY be ready in the students' folder.

Packet #1:

1. Black Box Mystery

2. How Many Drops Lab

3. Chopsticks Mini Lab

4. Graphing Practice #1 (period 4 & 5 only)

5. Measuring Centimeters worksheet

6. Double Decker Bus measuring worksheet

7. Texbook Scavenger Hunt

Thank you for your support at home!

Mr. Sandoval