Miss Barnard's classroom blog

2010-01-19T14:20:00.003-06:00

7th grade math-190-191, POD
8th grade math-184-185, POD

Spelling-lesson 19 due tomorrow

English-11.3 ws

Reading-advertisements due tomorrow, start on editorial

Science-notes over 9A-1, read 9A-2, ws 9A

game vs. Yoder @ 3:00

2010-01-12T14:56:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pg. 183, 11-37-odd, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 178-178, 1-27, POD

English-11.1 test

Reading-work on advertisements for magazine

History-study guide for 1900-09 test on Thursday

Science-study guide for chapter 8 test on Friday

Spelling-lesson 18 due tomorrow

2010-01-11T15:03:00.002-06:00

7th grade math- ws 72, pod
8th grade math-pgs. 174-175, sr

English-write a talltale

Reading-type and edit nonfiction article for magazine-due tomorrow

Science-8D, E ws

History-research inventions from 1900-09, write name of invention, inventor and how it changed American society

2010-01-05T10:54:00.002-06:00

7th grade math- pgs. 172-173, 16-27, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 166-167, 1-10, POD

English-10.2 test

Reading-work on fiction story for magazine project

Science-8A notes, 8A ws, read 8B pgs. 168-176

History-notes over President T. Roosevelt

Spelling-unit 18 due tomorrow

2010-01-04T14:13:00.001-06:00

7th grade math- pg.s 176-177 independent practice, POD
8th grade math pgs. 164-165, independent practice, POD

English-10.1 direct objects

Reading-Day One of magazine project

Science-Read 8A pgs. 165-168

History-begin study of decade 1900-1909 notes over music/arts

2009-12-21T13:09:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-chapter review pgs. 164-165
8th grade math-chapter review pgs. 158-159

English-write a compare/contrast 5 paragraph essay over The Grinch and Scrooge

Reading-watch 1st half of A Christmas Carol

KS History-give presentations

Science-Chapter 7 open book/open notes test

2009-12-15T13:02:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 154-155, 1-24, POD
8th grade math pgs. 150-151, 1-17, POD

English-write story using personification

Reading-irony used in A Christmas Carol

Science-notes over 7B-1, ws 7B, read 7B-2 pages 156-158

KS History-continue researching and power point on famous KS person

2009-12-14T15:01:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 152-153, independent practice POD
8th grade math- pgs. 148-149, POD

English-write letter to Tell's cousin

Reading-foreshadowing, themes-write on one of the themes from A Christmas Carol

Science-notes 7A-2
read 7B-1 do 7A ws

History-work on famous KS person research power point

2009-12-10T13:41:00.003-06:00

7th grade math- pgs. 148-149, section review, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 144-145, 6-18, POD

Reading-scavenger hunt online-type one minute stories

KS History-chapter 8 test

Science-chapter 6 test, read pgs. 145-147 for tomorrow

2009-12-09T13:39:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 146-147, 1-12 POD

8th grade math-pgs. 142-143, 5-27, POD

reading-write one minute story for A Christmas Carol-finish any response journals and hand in binder

KS History and science test tomorrow!

2009-12-07T10:31:00.001-06:00

7th grade math- pg. 141, 8-18, POD
8th grade math- pg. 139, 10-19, POD

English-9.3A ws

Reading-finish A Christmas Carol, comprehension questions and response journal

2009-12-04T14:44:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-chapter 5 test
8th grade math-pgs. 136-137, independent practice, POD

Spelling-Unit 14 test

Reading-read Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol, comprehension questions and response journal

KS History-read pgs. 178-182, ws 179-180

Science-notes 6C, 6D,E ws

Sunday-Christmas program practice 1:00-2:30
basketball practice 2:30-4:00

Monday-boys practice before school 6:30-7:45
girls practice after school 3:00-4:30
field trip to play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Basketball pictures-Thursday at 9:00

2009-12-03T14:40:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-chapter review pgs. 134-135 test tomorrow
8th grade math-pgs. 134-135, independent practice, POD

English-9.2 test

reading-read stave 3, do comprehension questions and responsive journal

KS History-read pgs172-177, ws 177-178

science-notes over 6B, 6B-C ws, read pgs. 137-141

Science and KS History test next Thursday

2009-12-01T14:30:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 130-131, 1-5 POD
8th grade math-pgs. 130-131, individual practice on pg 131, POD

English-9.1 ws

reading-read Stave 2, comprehension questions and response journal

KS History-read pgs 168-171, ws 175

science-notes over section 6A, ws 6A, read 6B pgs. 131-136

2009-11-30T13:32:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 128-129, 1-17, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 128-129, 1-17, POD

English-personal narrative in 1st person

reading-read Stave One of A Christmas Carol, do comprehension questions and journal activities

science-read pgs. 131-136

KS History-read pgs. 162-167, ws 173-174

2009-11-24T14:53:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 126-127, 1-14, POD
8th grade math-test

English-8.3B test

Reading-present theme projects

History-Thanksgiving quiz

Science-read Habitat 4 Sale classified ads and guess which animal it was written for

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-23T14:59:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 124-125, 1-13, POD
8th grade math-chapter review-pgs. 122-123

English-8.3 test A

Reading-finalize projects

KS History-test

Science-Habitats 4 sale

2009-11-20T13:55:00.002-06:00

Spelling-lesson 13 test
KS History-study guide for test on Monday
Reading-finish up theme projects

Set up for Thanksgiving Dinner.

2009-11-19T14:52:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 122-123, 5-8, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 120-121, section review, POD

English-8.2 test

Reading-work on theme projects

KS History-read pgs. 154-158, ws 152-154

2009-11-18T14:43:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 120-121, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 118-19, 1-5, POD

Reading-work on theme projects

Art

Music

2009-11-17T14:41:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-118-119, 5-10, POD
8th grade math- pgs. 116-117, 1-7, POD

English-8.2 class work

Reading-final test over Huck Finn, work on theme projects

Science-chapter 5 test

KS History-read 146-152, ws 150-151

2009-11-16T14:59:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 116-117, 1-14, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 114-115, 1-10, project, POD

English-8.1 test

Reading-review for test tomorrow

KS History-read pgs. 142-145, ws 149

Science-Jeopardy review game for test tomorrow

Spelling-Unit 13 due Wednesday

2009-11-13T14:22:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs. 114-115, 3-9, Maintain, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 112-113, 1-11, POD

Spelling-Unit 12 test

Reading-read chapters 42-43 Huck Finn, study questions, AR test, final test on Tuesday

KS History-chapter 6 test

Science-Chapter 5 study guide-test Tuesday

2009-11-12T11:43:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-worksheet on graphing and POD
8th grade math-pgs. 110-111, 1-17, POD

English-Descriptive paragraph-Important Person in my Life

Reading-vocab cahpters 40-43, read chapters 40-41, pgs. 344-360, study questions
We will finish novel tomorrow. Final test-Tuesday

KS History-test tomorrow

Thanksgiving centerpieces and decorations

2009-11-11T13:48:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pg. 110-111. 1-10, POD
8th grade math-pg. 108-109, SR, POD

spelling-lesson 12 due

Reading-read chapters 38-39, pgs. 329-344, study questions

KS History-study guide-test Friday

2009-11-10T10:19:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-pgs 108-109, 1-14, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 106-107, 1-16, maintain, POD

English-narrative story in first person

Spelling-Unit 12 due tomorrow

Reading-read chapters 36-37, pages 313-328, study questions

science-notes over 5D, 5C worksheet

KS History-read pgs. 133-138 ws 128

2009-11-06T15:58:00.001-06:00

7th grade math-chapter 3 test
8th grade math-pgs. 104-105, POD

Spelling-Unit 11 test

Reading-vocab chapters 34-39, study questions 34-35, read chapters 34-35, pgs. 296-313

KS History-read pgs. 128-132, ws 123-124

Science-notes over sections 5C3&4, read section 5D

2009-11-05T14:26:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-practice test -final test tomorrow
8th grade-102-103, 1-13, POD

English-7.3 quiz

Reading, read chapters 32-33, vocab 32-33, study ? 32-33

Science-notes over 5C-2, red 5C3&4

KS History-ws 121-122

Girls need to remember money tomorrow to eat out for October reward lunch!

2009-11-02T11:40:00.002-06:00

7th grade math-reteaching worksheet over metric system
8th grade math-pratice test to review for test which has been postponed until tomorrow

English-6.1-Descriptive paragrah "My Favorite Place"

Reading-29-31 vocab, read chapters 30-31, study questions

KS History-chapter 5 test

Science-5B notes, 5A ws, read 5C-1, 106-111

2009-10-30T13:42:00.002-05:00

7th grade math -pg. 98-99, 8-19, POD
8th grade math-chapter review pg. 94-95-test Monday

Unit 10 Spelling test

English-5 paragraph expository essay in 1st person-Three ____________ things that have happened to me

Reading-read chapters 26-27, study questions

KS History test Monday

2009-10-29T13:23:00.002-05:00

7th grade math- 96-97, 16-30, POD
8th grade math-92-93, POD

English-6.3 worksheet

Spelling-test over Lesson 10 tomorrow

Reading-vocab chapteres 26-28, work on theme project

Science-5A notes, ws 5B

KS History-review for test on Monday

October AR book due tomorrow

2009-10-28T13:56:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 95, POD
8th grade math-pg. 90-91, POD

Spelling-Lesson 10 due

Reading-read chpaters 24-25, study questions

Great job yesterday getting third place at quiz bowl! I am very proud.

2009-10-27T10:02:00.001-05:00

reading-read chapters 22-23, study questions, vocab 22-25

spelling-unit 10 due tomorrow

quiz bowl all afternoon today-no other homework

2009-10-26T10:44:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-ws 38, POD
8th grade math-88-89, 5-19, POD

English-6.2 ws
Spelling-Unit 10 Due Wednesday

Reading-read chapters 20-21 pgs. 160-184, study questions

History-read pgs. 114-118, ws 99-100

Science-chp 4 test, read pgs. 101-104

Remember tomorrow is quiz bowl. Dress nicely and bring money to eat at Carriage Crossing. We will leave at 10:45 and return around 5:00.

2009-10-22T14:30:00.001-05:00

7th grade math-ws and POD
no 8th grade math

English-type essay for Veteran's Day contest

Reading-read chapters 18-19, do study questions and vocab

Science-review for test on Monday

Tomorrow is the field trip to the Cosmosphere-remember to wear a school shirt and bring money for lunch!

2009-10-20T13:07:00.003-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 86-87, 8-27 POD
8th grade math-pgs .84-85, 1-9, maintain, POD

English-essay "What Veteran's Day Means to Me"

reading-read chapters 14-15, do vocab and study questions

For National Day of Writing
Simultaneous Round Table-It was a bright, starry night.....

Pick a Story

2009-10-16T13:56:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 84-85, 3-20, maintain, POD
8th grade math-pg. 82-83, 1-11, POD

Spelling-Unit 8 test

Reading-vocab 12-14, read chapters 12-13 study questions 12-13

Science-4C notes, 4D ws

KS History-read pgs. 108-113, ws 97

No School Monday-Parent/Teacher Conferences
8th graders have tech.
Tuesday-Thursday quiz bowl practice after school until 4:00

2009-10-14T14:39:00.001-05:00

7th grade math-ws and POD
8th grade math- pg. 78-79, 1-10, POD

Unit 8 due in spelling

Reading-quiz over chapters 1-11

2009-10-13T13:25:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 78-79, 10-29, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 76-77, 1-7, POD

English-6.1, write a three paragraph expository essay in 1st person-3 qualities I want in a friend

reading-read chapters -10-11, pages 66-80, study questions chapters 10-11

science- notes over 4B-1, read 4B-2 pgs 92-94

KS History-read pages 98-101, ws 95-96

2009-10-12T14:35:00.001-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 76-77, 5-15, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 74-75, 1-8, POD

English-3 pt, 3 paragraph essay-3 favorite movies or TV shows

spelling-Unit 8

reading-review study questions 6-7, vocab 8-11, read chapters 8-9 pgs. 46-65, study questions 8-9

history-chapter 4 test

science-notes over 4A, 4A and 4B ws, read 4B-1 pgs. 88-91

2009-10-09T14:15:00.001-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 74-75, 10-32, maintain, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 72-73, 6-9, POD

Unit 7 spelling test

The behavior today on our trip to see Tom Sawyer and while eating was exemplary. Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend.

2009-10-08T09:17:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 72-73, 9-26, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 70-71, 1-9, POD

English-5.3 test

Spelling-Unit 7 test tomorrow

Reading-study questions chp 6-7, read chap 6-7 pgs. 29-46

KS History-study guide over chapter 4, test Monday

Science-chapter 3 test

Tomorrow-field trip to see Tom Sawyer. Please wear nice jeans and shirt-look nice in other words, it will be cold outside. Bring money to eat lunch at Applebee's after the musical.

2009-10-07T13:25:00.001-05:00

Math-chapter 2 test both 7th and 8th grade
Reading-do vocab for chapters 4-7, read chapters 4-5, do study questions for chapters 4-5

2009-10-06T12:06:00.001-05:00

Due to no one realizing I gave them the wrong test in math, we will take the Chapter 2 math test tomorrow.
English-5.2 test
Reading-grade vocab and study questions from yesterday, read chapters 2-3 and do study questions
Science-review for test on Thursday
KS History-read pgs. 86-94 do ws 75

Field trip on Friday to Tom Sawyer, bring money to eat at Applebee's

2009-10-05T14:37:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-chapter review pgs. 66-67
8th grade math-chapter review pgs. 64-65
both have a test tomorrow over chapter 2

English-5.2 guided practice

Spelling-Unit 7 due Wednesday

Reading-begin Huck Finn unit. Read chapter 1, do study questions and vocab

Science-study guide-test Thursday-we will go over study guide tomorrow

KS History-read pgs. 82-85, ws 71-74

Game tomorrow at 2:00 at Kingman. We will leave school at 1:00. Bring warm clothes to wear! If we win at 2:00, we play again at 4:45.

2009-10-01T12:01:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 62-63; 7-28, POD
8th grade math-pgs. 60-61; 6-19, POD

English-write three point expository paragraph-3 places I would like to visit

Reading-review for final test over Tom Sawyer which is tomorrow

Science-notes over 3C-1, 3D ws, read 3c-3, pgs 74-79

Spelling-Unit 6 test tomorrow

KS History-read pgs. 68-72, ws 69

2009-09-28T13:05:00.003-05:00

7th grade math-pg 58-59, 1-6 POD
8th grade math-pg. 56-57, 8-19, POD

English- 3 pt. paragraph in 1st person-3 favorite places to eat or 3 favorite foods

Reading-read chapters 21-33 in Tom Sawyer. We will finish book on Wednesday and take final test on Friday.

Science-notes over 3B-1 and 3B-2, 3C ws, read pgs. 68-73 for Thursday.

KS History-chapter 3 test

Sept AR book due Wednesday

Gov't Day tomorrow-bring permission slip and a sack lunch!

2009-09-25T16:57:00.002-05:00

7th grade math, 56-57, all problems, POD
8th grade math, 54-55, all problems, POD

English-4.3 ws

Spelling-Unit 5 test, Unit 6 due Wednesday, do all 6 pages-if everyone earns a 100%, we will have a party

Reading-read chapters 30-31 in Tom Sawyer, ws

KS History-study guide-test Monday

Science-notes over 3A-3 and 4, 3B ws, read 3B-1 and 3B-2.

AR book due Wednesday

2009-09-24T10:28:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 54-55, 10-27, maintain, POD
8th grade math-pg. 52-53, 1-22, POD

English-4.2 ws

Reading-read chapters 27-29 of Tom Sawyer, pgs. 241-261, ws

Science-notes over3A-1 and 2, ws 3A, read 3A-3 and 4 pgs. 57-63

KS History-read pgs. 60-69 ws 51

2009-09-22T10:01:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 50-51, 1-15, POD
8th grade math-pg. 48-49, 7-27, maintain, POD

English-4.1, 3pt. paragraph in 3rd person, "The Dangers of Being a ______________"

reading-quiz over chapters 11-24, read chapter 25, ws

science-chapter 2 test, read 3A-1 and 2, pgs. 53-56

KS History- read pgs. 54-59, 47-50 ws

2009-09-21T11:56:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 48-49; 10-43 POD
8th grade math- ws 20 POD

English-3 pt paragraph in 1st person-3 things I like to do over the weekend

Reading-read chapters 22-24, ws-quiz over chapters 11-24 tomorrow

Science-chapter 2 test tomorrow

KS History-read pgs. 46-53, ws 45-46

2009-09-17T15:01:00.002-05:00

7th grade math pg. 44-45, 7-30 POD
8th grade math pg. 42-43, 10-22 POD

English-3.3 test

Reading-read chapters 19-20 in Tom Sawyer pgs. 182-192, ws

Science-2B-2 notes, 2D ws
test next Tuesday

KS History-brochure due tomorrow

Spelling unit 4 test tomorrow

Game against Partridge tomorrow at 3:00 at the fairgrounds. We will play two games. Bowen family provides drinks.

2009-09-15T10:36:00.003-05:00

Today's Assignments

7th grade math-pg. 41, 11-27; POD
8th grade math-pg. 39, 12-26; POD

English-13.2 ws

reading-read chpater 16, pgs. 150-163, ws

KS History-work on brochure-due Friday

science-2B-1 notes, 2B ws, read 2B-2 pgs. 42-47

Remember, you have a softball game tomorrow.

2009-09-14T11:23:00.003-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 38-39; 14-32; POD
8th grade math-pg. 36-37; 1-21; pod

English-3.1-preposition poster-using 15 prepositional phrases-illustrated

Reading-read chapter 15 of Tom Sawyer, pgs. 143-149, ws

KS History-work on brochure

Science- notes 2A-2, 2C ws, read 2B-1 pgs. 38-41 for tomorrow

Yearbook-decide on theme and assign pages

2009-09-10T14:37:00.002-05:00

spelling-unit 3 test tomorrow

start KS town brochure-due next Friday

Correct spelling!

Remember there is left over meat for sandwiches for lunch tomorrow. You only need to bring side items to eat with it.

Wednesday, September 9th

2009-09-09T14:48:00.002-05:00

Today's assignments
Today was the first day for art and music, so not too many assignments today.
7th grade and 8th grade math-chapter 1 test

reading-read chapters 13-14 of Tom Sawyer and do ws.

Tomorrow we will serve the meal for Habitat 4 Humanity. You will not need to bring a lunch. Please wear a school shirt or sweatshirt to show where we are from.

Tuesday, September 8th

2009-09-08T11:12:00.002-05:00

Today's Assignments
7th grade math-chapter review pgs. 30-31
8th grade math-chapter review, pgs 28-29
both grades have a test tomorrow

English-write letter to Jakob

Spelling-lesson 3 due tomorrow

Reading-read chapte 12 pgs 116-123, ws

Kansas History-chapter 2 test

Science-2A-1 notes, read 2A-2, pgs. 32-37, 2A ws

Softball game today has been postponed.
Bring treats for Jakob by tomorrow.
Habitat 4 Humanity meal on Thursday. We will leave at 10:45 and return around 1:30.

Friday, September 4th

2009-09-04T08:58:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pgs. 28-29; POD
8th grade math-pg. 26-27; POD

English-journal entry-What is the most difficult thing you have ever done?

Spelling-lesson 2 test; lesson three due Wednesday, Sept. 9th

Reading-chp 1-10 test, read chapter 11, ws

KS History-review ws, test Tuesday

Science-chapter 1 test, read pgs. 29-31

home softball game Tuesday at 3:00, fairgrounds

Habitat 4 Humanity meal on Thursday

Patriot Day-Friday-wear red, white and blue

Remember to bring items for Jakob's care package.

Thursday, Sept. 3rd

2009-09-03T09:17:00.002-05:00

7th grade math-pg. 26-27; 1-17; POD
8th grade math-pg. 24-25; 1-17; maintain; POD

English-2.3

Reading-read chapter 10 Tom Sawyer, test tomorrow over chapters 1-10

science-review for test tomorrow

KS History-read pgs. 40-42, ws 31

Spelling-lesson 2 test tomorrow

Religion test tomorrow

We will be collecting items for the care package for Jakob Schomacker through Tuesday.

Softball game Tuesday, here at 3:00 vs. St. Joe.

Tuesday, September 1st

2009-09-01T10:37:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it's already September.

Assignments for today:
7th grade math, pg. 22-23; POD
8th grade math, pg. 20-21; POD

English-go over section 2.2

Reading-Read chp 8 Tom Sawyer, ws-quiz over chapters 1-10 on Friday

Science- ws, test Friday

KS History-read pgs. 26-31, ws 29-30

Friday, August 28

2009-08-28T11:30:00.003-05:00

7th grade math-pg 18-19, pod
8th grade math-pg, 16-17, 10-33, POD

Spelling-lesson one test

Engligh-1.5

Reading-Read Chapter 6 Tom Sawyer

science-notes, 1A ws

Kansas history-study guide for Chapter one test-Monday!

Game Monday at Partridge-remember game shirt, glove, etc.
We will leave at 1:45.

Wednesday, August 26

2009-08-26T14:33:00.003-05:00

We are over the hump for this week!

Today's assignments
7th grade math-pg. 17, 11-25, POD
8th grade math-section review

English-journal-tell me something you want me to know about you

reading-read Chapter 4 of Tom Sawyer and complete ws

science-notes over 1.16-1.25, read 1.26-1.31

KS history-read pgs. 16-19, ws 11-12

Have a fun night at confirmation!

Tuesday, August 25

2009-08-25T11:40:00.002-05:00

Today's Assignments
7th grade math-pg. 11, 1-6 all, pg. 13, 1-7 all, POD
8th grade math- pg. 11, 1-6 all; pg. 13- 6-12 all, POD

spelling-lesson one due tomorrow

English-1.3 test

reading-read chapter three, ws

KS history-read pgs. 14-15, do ws 9-10

science-1B notes, read 1C, 1.16-1.25

history test Monday, science test next Wednesday

Monday, August 24th

2009-08-24T10:03:00.003-05:00

Today's Assignments
7th grade math- pg 7, 14-30 even; pg. 9, 7-19 all, POD
8th grade math-pg. 7, 7-17 odd; pg 9, 11-30 odd, POD

English 1.2 skill test

reading-read chapter 2, 18-26, ws

spelling-lesson one due Wednesday

science-notes over section 1A, read section 1B

history-read pgs. 4-13, ws 7-8

First softball game one week from today at Partridge.

Friday, August 21

2009-08-21T10:22:00.003-05:00

Today's assignments
7th grade math-pg. 3, 6-30 even; pg. 5 11-19 all, POD
8th grade math-pg. 3 6-11 all, pg. 5 1-23 odd, POD

KS history-write, type and print letter to town Chamber of Commerce

science-read section 1A for Monday

reading-read chapter one of Tom Sawyer and do ws

spelling-unit one due Wednesday-August 26th

Have a wonderful weekend.

First Day of School

2009-08-20T18:34:00.001-05:00

Congratulations! We made it through the first day of the 09-10 school year. We had a great day. I know it was tough in a lot of ways, but we made it. 179 to go! We will have a great year.

Heartbroken

2009-07-10T22:26:00.004-05:00

Today we mourn the loss of our dear student and classmate, Evan. I know you all are grieving in your own, personal way. My heart is breaking and I am unable to comprehend the events of the last 24 hours.
Evan will live on in each of our hearts here on earth. We know that he is in heaven with our Heavenly Father. It doesn't make the pain any less for those he left behind, but we can celebrate his life and rejoice that he is reunited with God.
Evan, We love you, we miss you and we will never forget you.

Summer Break

2009-05-27T23:11:00.001-05:00

Wow! I did not do a very good job keeping this blog up and running this school year. I will try to do better next year!
I hope you all have a wonderful school year. I will update periodically to let you know what is going on in my little world outside of school.

It's been a long time!

2009-01-14T18:42:00.000-06:00

Sorry kids! It has been a long time since I've updated.
Here is what is coming up in our room.
Tomorrow: science test, game vs. Yoder
Friday: spelling test
Sunday: practice 6:00-7:30
Monday: Multi-cultural day, practice girls 3:00-4:30 and boys 6:00-7:30

We are going on our all-school ice skating field trip on the 28th!
I can't wait!

Five More School Days till Christmas!

2008-12-16T09:14:00.003-06:00

Okay, here is what you need to remember between now and next Tuesday.....
Wednesday-chapel offering, final test for novel
Thursday-history test
Friday-calendars DONE!!!!! Basketball practice during PE! Spelling test! Lunch for those with no late work in December!
Sunday-Christmas program practice 9:15, program be in the FLC at 6:00
Monday-hot lunch, basketball practices
Tuesday-Christmas parties, bring $2.00 for lunch, let me know if your parent(s) are coming, bring gift for gift exchange

Keep in mind that we will keep working until the Christmas party. You need to continue to do good work so your grade won't go down between now and then.

12 days till Christmas break!

2008-12-06T22:02:00.003-06:00

Okay kids! The countdown has begun!
Remember, tomorrow we have basketball practice right after church. Bring $2.00 for lunch. After practice, we will set up a few tables and then go right to practice for the Christmas program. Basically, you will be at church from 9:15 until 3:30. Almost a full school-day!

Monday-basketball practice for the girls at 5:00, boys at 6:30
History test
Tuesday-basketball practice for the boys at 7:00
Wednesday-chapel, girls practice after school, PTL meal for Advent and church
Thursday-science test and basketball game vs St. Pat's at 5:00
Friday-spelling test

I have a great idea for your calendars. Instead of bringing a picture, you can make a picture. This can be a word art picture for your family name or something that you actually design and draw yourselves. This will take the pressure off of finding a picture and bringing it. Of course, if you still want to bring a picture, that will be fine too. Please bring or have your pictures ready by this Friday!

I hope you are all having a great weekend! I'm sure most of you went to Come Home For Christmas. Not me, I stayed home where it was nice and warm and flipped the tv between the Big XII game, You've Got Mail and Sat. Night Life-Best of Will Farrell.

See you at church!

Back to school, Back to school

2008-11-30T17:21:00.001-06:00

Back to school tomorrow, ready or not! Hopefully you are ready because we have lots to cover in the 17 days until Christmas vacation.
We start basketball games this week. Boys, remember you have practice Tuesday night this week. Girls, we will practice after school on Wednesday like always. We play at Partridge at 3:00 on Thursday and will need drivers. We will leave school around 1:45.

We will be doing the family calendars for your parent Christmas gifts again this year. You need to get a list of birthdays, anniversaries, and any other dates that would be important to your family. You will also need a picture to use. This can be a family picture, a picture of the kids, a scenery picture, whatever you want to use.

I can't wait to see you all tomorrow when you can wait on my hand and foot!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-26T14:15:00.001-06:00

I wanted you to know that my surgery went well and I am at home recuperating. Thank you for praying for me today. You are an awesome class! I will be on the couch for the rest of the weekend. If you get bored, stop by and visit.

Remember to bring $2.00 for lunch after church on Sunday. We will eat a quick lunch and then practice.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! God's Blessings to you all!

Don't Forget

2008-11-23T15:35:00.001-06:00

Don't forget the things going on this week.
Today-basketball practice-girls at 4:30-boys at 6:00
Monday-reading test-vocab activities due-practice girls at 5:00-boys at 6:30
Tuesday-science test-reward lunch for no late work
Wednesday-Friday-no school Thanksgiving Break
Sunday-practice right after church-bring $2.00 if you are going to eat. Please let me know if you are wanting to eat so I know how many to plan for
Monday-Advent by Candlelight-no practice

Coming up!

2008-11-20T21:28:00.001-06:00

Here is what is coming up!
Friday-Thanksgiving Dinner, spelling test
Sunday-basketball practice girls 4:30, boys 6:00
Monday-reading vocab and comprehension quiz, section two due, basketball practice girls 5:00, boys 6:30
Tuesday-science test
Wednesday-Friday-no school
Sunday-basketball practice-right after church-bring $2.00 if you want lunch

Coming Up

2008-11-15T13:17:00.002-06:00

Students,

You will want to remember the following things for this week.
Sunday-basketball practice 6:30-8:00
Monday-bring your Thanksgiving reservations with money today! Reading comprehension and vocabulary quiz, vocabulary activities due
Tuesday-Preamble memorization due
Wednesday-spelling lesson due, basketball practice
Thursday-History test, bring a pie plate with your family name on it, basketball practice during PE
Friday-Thanksgiving Dinner! spelling test

I hope you are having a great weekend! I know I am!

Thursday, November 13th

2008-11-13T14:40:00.001-06:00

Things to remember for tomorrow:
Homework-math, English, reading, science, history
Tomorrow-8th grade math test, spelling test

8th graders-remember to bring money to Mrs. Dehning for Mrs. Hillman's flowers

Also, remember your Thanksgiving reservations and money and a pie plate for pies!

Reading ideas

2008-11-09T19:47:00.004-06:00

I know you get tired of hearing me say, "READ!" I know you get tired of me saying, "don't forget your AR book." Well, here are some of my favorite books that I've read. Why don't you check them out? Hint: They are on my bookshelf at the back of the room.

Touching Spirit Bear

Number the Stars

Bud, Not Buddy

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Caleb's Story

Maniac Magee

Where the Red Fern Grows

The Cay

Anne of Green Gables

StarGirl

Any S.E. Hinton books

If you want more ideas on good books, go to http://www.nea.org/readacross/resources/kidsbooks.html

Enjoy!

Reminder

2008-11-09T19:44:00.002-06:00

Students,
Remember no school tomorrow! Enjoy your day off while I work on your report cards.

Here are some things to remember:

your Thanksgiving invitation list-bring the paper and your money to me soon
a pie plate-we need to bake all those pies for the dinner-please write your name on the plate
basketball practice this week-Wednesday and Thursday
Sunday-basketball practice from 6:30-8:00-this is a change for both teams!

Cool math site

2008-11-09T19:41:00.002-06:00

Students,

Are you ever at home wishing you had something to do? Well, I have it for you. Get online and go to www.coolmath.com. It will teach you all kinds of great things about math. Plus, there are some awesome games to play too! Have fun!

Oklahoma City trip

2008-11-09T19:32:00.003-06:00

To my loving, adoring, intelligent students!

It's been a little over a week since our trip to OKC. We had a fabulous time and you were all awesome! Tell me what you thought of our trip. Leave me a note in the comments. Let me know what was the best thing about the trip. What did you learn? What happened that you didn't expect? If we went again, what would you change?

Was your favorite thing watching the lions at the zoo?

Maybe it was the treehouse at the Kirkpatrick Center?
Or was it being at the National Memorial?

Let me know!
Love,
Your loving, adoring, intelligent teacher

Introduce Yourself

2008-11-09T13:42:00.000-06:00

Click on the comments button below to introduce yourself to the class.