Week of February 28-March 4

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Finish Saxon Math L115
Finish Heritage Report
Begin Powerpoint Project for Heritage Speech.
(Slide detail notes were taken in class)
FAMILY LIFE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT-tomorrow at Valencia (See flier)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading –Finish Fighting Ground+ German Translation-
Math-Finish p.208+212 (Ditto)
Vocabulary-Study words for Smart Responder Quiz Friday
FAMILY HERITAGE PROJECT-Work on Powerpoint Speech Slides

WEEK of FEBRUARY 22-25

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read p.68-75 in Fighting Ground + Perspective Handout/Art
Math-Finish p. 191+192 in HM Wkbk/L114 Odds in Saxon
Vocabulary-(#11-20 of spelling words)Copy sentences from book with each word found in Fighting Ground.
Make guess in parentheses from context of sentence + Write definition. You may use
computer for this
Family Heritage Project

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read p. 80-88
Math-Finish HM-Ch.21 L 4-p.195+196
Heritage Report

HOMEWORK THURSDAY(These should all be done in class)
Read p.94-102
Math-Finish/Go over Pre-Test #16
Heritage Report-NOW DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 1st!!!!
Finish Vocab Assignment-Due tomorrow

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15-18th

Dear Parents and Students from Room 12,
This week I have decided to move the Structures of Living Things Test to Thursday, February 17th, because of the 3-day weekend and edible cell projects. This will give everybody one more day to study, especially those who have not even looked at the study guide that has been up since last Wednesday. This week our class will begin The Fighting Ground by Avi together. This is another engaging book about a young man during the time of the American Revolution. Students will be taking the vocabulary quiz with the Smart Responders on Friday. In writing we will continue our Persuasive Writing theme. See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read p. 19-28 (12:05-1:30pm)
Math L 112 Evens + Handout on Perimeter/Area (Extra homework from poor behavior during Spectra Art Cartooning
Science-p. cs77+79
Study Vocab/Spelling Words-Definitions finished in class
STUDY FOR SCIENCE TEST-Thursday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read p. 32-41 + Detail Flower
Math finish Review
Study for Science Test
Vocab/Comprehension QUIZ-FRIDAY

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read p. 49-58 in Fighting Ground + Finish Icon/Art
Math -L113 Saxon(Thanks to the poor behavior with the PE teacher in class)
Study for Spelling Test

February 7-11th

SPELLING BEE CLASS CHAMPS!


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading 20 min. A.R.
Math L110+Pre-Test
Digestion Description Paper in packet
Cell Design

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20min. A.R.
Math-Finish Wkbk p.183+184 all problems
Science-p.71, 73 in packet(Lesson 5-How are Materials Transported in Vascular Plants
DO CELL PROJECT

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Math-Finish Wkbk p.185+186 all problems-HM Area of complex shapes
Science-Create Diagram of Photosynthesis/Color and label/explain each step in the process
Writing-Finish Persuasive Toy Advertisement


Dear Parents,
Thus far I have received only one student's $5 for the breakfast on Friday at 8am. Please send that in so we can provide food for the breakfast. Much obliged!
Also, the study guide for the Science Test next Wednesday is posted on the blog.

Here are the drivers I have for Friday morning leaving at 9:15 a.m. If you would still like to chaperone you are more than welcome to ride along with us. Please be on time so we can get there on time.

Linda (5)
Kelly (4)
Gail (4)
Kirsten (6)
Jenn (6)
Kent (5)
Stephanie (4)

Have a great day,
Martin

WEEK of January 31-February 4

Dear Parents and Students,
* Last week our class had the opportunity to use the Smart Responders with our SMART Board. The class truly enjoyed pushing a button instead of writing with a pencil! This week our class will be using this wonderful technological device to reinforce reading and vocabulary.
* As a class we will be finishing My Brother Sam is Dead and then each student can take their Accelerated Reader Quiz on Friday.
* On that note, the last day to take an A.R. quiz is on Monday, February 28th. This Friday I will send home your child’s A.R. progress update.
* Please make sure that your child schedules his/her interviews for the Family Heritage Project, which is due on Monday, February 28th. This is NOT a project that can be thrown together at the last minute. As a reminder, the assignment is posted on the blog. Students may e-mail, call, snail mail, or even Skype or Facebook chat with family members. They can even choose to meet face-to-face, the “old school” way.
* In Science our class will begin a new unit about the Body Systems. We will first be learning about cells, and move on to organ systems later in the week. As a fun home project, students will be creating their own edible cell. This project is traditionally a student favorite because it will be eaten after each student shares about it! Students will choose their days to turn it in on Monday.
* Room 12 will be learning Persuasive Writing this week with some fun projects that will bring their persuasiveness and creativity out in new ways. WARNING: they’ll probably utilize these skills to try to get that new toy they’ve been eyeing!
* I am pleased to say that our class averaged an 82% on our American Revolution Test. That is amazing! Way to go Room 12 ;>)
* Finally, I wanted to remind you that ANY assignment that is graded at a C or below can be corrected and returned for half-credit. Do not be discouraged when you get a lower grade on an assignment. It is all about learning, NOT A GRADE on a paper. As your teacher, I just want you to do YOUR BEST!

That is the update and this is Mr. Sweet signing out on a Sunday night,
Thanks for all of your support… I know it is NOT easy!

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Ch.11 Sam
Math L108-Finish Evens+p.173+174
Do Science Page-Front + Back from Lesson 1 on pages 142-149 in book
Schedule Interviews for Heritage Report

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-1st half of Ch. 13
Math- Finish p.175+176 in wkbk
Science-Do Wkbk Page
Vocab.-Study words and definitions-Smart Responder Quiz Friday
Extra Credit-Due Monday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-20min. A.R.
Math- Finish p.177
Science-Do Wkbk Page Front/Back CS63+65
Vocab.-Study words and definitions-Smart Responder Quiz Friday
Extra Credit-Due Monday

WEEK OF JANUARY 24-28

Congratulations to Kourosh and Roland who won the class Spelling Bee on Thursday! They will represent our class in the school-wide spelling bee next week.
The Study Guide for Chapter 8 has been posted for our test on Thursday, January 27th.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 8 + Lit. Circle Job
Math - Finish L105+p.145-147 (Mean, Mode, Median)
Social Studies Test on Thursday-See Study Guide on Blog

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 9 + Lit. Circle Job
Math - Finish L106-Odds+Ch.16 Lesson 3p.150/151 (HM Line Graphs)
Social Studies Test on FRIDAY-See Study Guide on Blog
(Day switch for test to give one more day of review)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 10+ Lit. Circle Job
Math - Finish L107-Odds+Ch.16 Lesson 3p.150/151 (HM Circle Graphs)
Social Studies Test on FRIDAY-See Study Guide on Blog
(Day switch for test to give one more day of review)
Study Vocab Words

WEEK of January 18-21

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 3 + Summary
Math finish wkbk pages 159-162+ L 103 Odds
Writing Finish Frame
Choose Top 5 American Revolution Heroes for Computer Lab Project...We will select them tomorrow randomly.
Study Spelling
Return Field Trip permission w/$5

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 4 + Summary
Math Finish L104 Odds+p. 157+163 front and back
Study Vocab Posted on blog
Return Book orders + Field Trip Forms + $
CORRECT + Return PE Muscle Test-Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ch. 6 + Perspectives-Loyalist vs. Patriot
Math-Do Saxon Pre-Test
Study DLR For Test+Vocab Posted on blog-Test tomorrow
Return Book orders + Field Trip Forms + $
CORRECT + Return PE Muscle Test-Due Friday

Week of January 12-14

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Finish Ch. 1 of My Brother Sam is Dead + Summary
Math-Finish L101+Coordinate Plane Activity
Study Vocab/Spelling words from Notebook/Flash Drives (Test Friday)
Review Heritage Project-Due Friday, February 28th

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Finish Ch. 2 of My Brother Sam is Dead + Summary
Math-Finish L102 odds+Coordinate Plane Activity
Study Vocab/Spelling words from Notebook/Flash Drives (Test Friday)
Review Heritage Project-Due Friday, February 28th
Finish Social Studies Wkbk page 77

Dear Parents,
I hope everybody had a restful break with family and friends. Our vacation was a blast! Thank you so much for your kind gift of the credit card and all of the other thoughtful gifts. Wow, we were able to go out to dinner at BJs in San Jose followed by the Shark's game against the Canucks. I also got new basketball shoes to get back into shape. Building a storage unit in my garage and putting in Pergo flooring in our bedroom were some fun projects too. A HUGE thanks goes out to the Quinns who purchased our class a SmartBoard. I spent a lot of time preparing lessons and familiarizing myself with its functions over the break. It is good to be back and our class has hit the ground running using the Smartboard on many occasions together.

Here are some quick updates:
* Our class has begun a new unit of study in Social Studies about the American Revolution. We also began a book entitled My Brother Sam is Dead. Tomorrow I will be showing parts of John Adams, an HBO special. Today we learned about the Stamp Act and the Boston Massacre.
* In math we are learning about the Coordinate Planes and graphing.
* Tomorrow we will be taking a quiz on the ten vocab words from our book.
* Our next field trip is on Friday, February 11th to the UCSC Lifelab. I will send home the forms on Monday.
* Please check the blog for the exciting new after school classes being offered. School Newspaper, Life Lab Class, African Drumming and Ceramics.
* The school talent show tryouts are next Wednesday.
* Our next big report will be the Family Heritage Project, which will be due Friday, February 28th. That leaves a month and a half to complete this memorable project, which is always a class favorite. Check out the blog for the assignment. It is a google document.
* The class Spelling Bee will be next Thursday, January 20th so students can learn some of the words with the link on the blog.
* The last day to take an A.R. quiz is on Friday, February 28th.

That's it for now!

Mr. Sweet

"Where kind hearts and open minds rule."

Last Week of the Year!

Homework Monday
Read 20min (finish those books before the winter break!)
Math-Finish L100
Study for Science Test
Get White Elephant Gift for Wednesdays Exchange ($10/under)
Return signed progress report
*Optional-work on Spelling Vocab Word Search/Crossword*
Be polite and loving to your parents.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Get White Elephant Gift for exchange
Finish Spelling Crossword/Word Search
Return Progress Reports
Get ready to party!
Wear green and red.

WEEK of December 13th-17th

Homework Monday
Read 20min.
Math L92+p.111+112in HM Wkbk
Spelling-Correct words and Study for Test
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'

Homework Tuesday
Read 20min.
Math L96+p.129/130 in HM Wkbk
Science review-p.114+115 in Science Wkbk
REVIEW STUDY GUIDE-Test-Tuesday, December 21st
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'

Homework Wednesday
Read 20min.
Math L98odds
REVIEW SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE-Test-Tuesday, December 21st
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'
Canned Good Drive

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Science Wkbk Unit 3-Water Cycle
Dress Up
Practice Poems
Bring Canned Goods/Last day