Tuesday, November 30, 2010

6th Grade Update - Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010

Hi,

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: WEATHERING & EROSION - SAND LAB: In class on THURS // DUE on Friday****

***NEW TRIMESTER -- please make sure your child is prepared with all NECESSARY MATERIALS to start off the new Trimester #2.

Some questions to think about:
Does your child have a quiet place to work on school work?
Does your child have a regular time to work on school work?
Does your child have all of their textbooks and materials in an easy-to-find place?

***EARTH HOUSE - SCHOOL SPIRIT COMPETITION -- PAJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY -- BUT, please follow DRESS CODE rules!

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010

Hi,

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: MONSTER'S, INC. GENETICS LAB: In class on WEDNESDAY // DUE on FRIDAY****
Link to lab worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3gS-GC6LSDWNjMxNmYxYjUtNzM4Mi00MGUxLTgyYTQtNmQ3NmY1ZmYzMzg1&hl=en&authkey=CIHrsOAG

***NEW TRIMESTER -- please make sure your child is prepared with all NECESSARY MATERIALS to start off the new Trimester #2.

Also, some questions to think about:
Does your child have a quiet place to work on school work?
Does your child have a regular time to work on school work?
Does your child have all of their textbooks and materials in an easy-to-find place?

***EARTH HOUSE - SCHOOL SPIRIT COMPETITION -- PAJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY -- BUT, please follow DRESS CODE rules!***

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

6th Grade Update - Nov. 15-19, 2010

Hi,
**STUDENTS ARE MISSING NECESSARY SCHOOL MATERIALS ***
This is a great time to stock up on school supplies. MANY students do not have pencils, pens and paper and it really makes it hard to get things done in class when this happens. Please discourage your students from trying to write with highlighters, Sharpies, etc.
Required Materials:
PENCILS
PENS - ballpoint, black/ blue
PAPER
COLORED PENCILS

***HW this week -- WEATHERING-CHALK LAB -In class WEDNESDAY // DUE THURSDAY***
worksheet:

***REMINDER -- TRIMESTER 1 REPORT CARDS -- NOT MAILED HOME -- BROUGHT HOME BY STUDENTS ON FRIDAY***
Please be sure to ask your child for their report card on Friday.
NEW Trimester starts after Thanksgiving break.

***UPDATED TRIMESTER 1 SCIENCE GRADES***

7th Grade Update - Nov. 15-19, 2010

Hi,
**STUDENTS ARE MISSING NECESSARY SCHOOL MATERIALS ***
This is a great time to stock up on school supplies. MANY students do not have pencils, pens and paper and it really makes it hard to get things done in class when this happens. Please discourage your students from trying to write with highlighters, Sharpies, etc.
Required Materials:
PENCILS
PENS - ballpoint, black/ blue
PAPER
COLORED PENCILS

***HW this week -- GENETIC TRAITS LAB -- IN CLASS FRIDAY -- DUE THURSDAY***
worksheet:

***REMINDER -- TRIMESTER 1 REPORT CARDS -- NOT MAILED HOME -- BROUGHT HOME BY STUDENTS ON FRIDAY***
Please be sure to ask your child for their report card on Friday.
NEW Trimester starts after Thanksgiving break.

***UPDATED TRIMESTER 1 SCIENCE GRADES***

Thanks for your help,
Mr. Sandoval

Monday, November 8, 2010

6th Grade Update - Nov. 8-12, 2010

Hi, THANKS for reading these weekly emails!

***WEDNESDAY -- STANDARDS EXAM - EARTH & PLATE TECTONICS! -- Have your child study their notes, work, and textbook (chap. 6, a little of 7 and 8).

***WEDNESDAY -- SCIENCE JOURNALS DUE!! -- Please check your child's SCIENCE JOURNAL (spiral notebook)...
Is the Table of Contents filled out?
Are the pages neat and complete with TITLES and DATES?
Does this look like your child's best work?

***CHECK WEB GRADES -- FINAL TRIMESTER 1 WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY

Thanks for your help at home,
Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Nov. 8-12, 2010

***CHECK WEB GRADES -- FINAL TRIMESTER 1 WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY NOV. 12***

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: FINGERPRINT LAB + CONCLUSIONS - in class WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY/ DUE MONDAY!!
Copy of the worksheet:

Thanks for your support at home,
Mr. Sandoval

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

6th Grade Update - Nov. 1 - 5, 2010

Hi,
***PACKET #2 DUE THURSDAY***
Inside the Earth word search
Earth's Interior worksheet
Density and Convection Lab
Quiz - corrections
Earthquake United States Map
United States COLORING map - earthquake zones
Emergency Earthquake Plan + parent signature
Volcano Internet Research (not finished in class yet)

***STANDARDS FINAL EXAM NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10***
Covering our material from chapters 6 and 7 & 8.
Study NOTES, LABS, and the TEXT!

***TRIMESTER 1 IS ENDING SOON - CHECK YOUR GRADES ONLINE!***

THANKS!
Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Nov. 1 - 5, 2010

Hi,
****PACKET #2 DUE THIS FRIDAY****
Computer Quiz
Cell Word Scramble (word search)
Virtual Lab Worksheet
Cell Parts word scramble
Plant Cell Problems, part 1 & 2
Welcome Back Word Search
Photosynthesis and Respiration Word Search chapter 5 preview
Energy Lab - Respiration and CO2 production
Selected workbook pages, chapter 4 & 5

***STANDARDS EXAM ON FRIDAY***
Test covering information from chapter 4 and 5 in the textbook --
STUDY your NOTES, LABS, and THE TEXT!

***TRIMESTER 1 IS ENDING SOON - CHECK YOUR GRADES ONLINE!***


Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval