Think you may be a demi-god? Wondering what Camp Half-Blood looks like? Check this out-
http://www.rickriordan.com/welcome_to_camp_half_blood.htm
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Student Contest
The first three students to comment on this blog get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream at Pop's!
Thanksgiving Luncheon!
Just a reminder to everyone that our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is coming up on Wednesday, November 25th. The Student Art Show will be up in the Ballator Gallery, on the second floor of the Moody Center and opens at 11:00am. The potluck luncheon will begin at noon, in the cafeteria, first floor of Moody Center. All Middle School families are asked to bring an entree and a side dish that can feed 10-12 people. Also, please bring two nonperishable food items for our donation to the Salvation Army food drive. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our whole community and I look forward to seeing you all there!
Monday, November 2, 2009
POP and CS students volunteer at Pumpkin Fest!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iopaparazzi/4064493179/in/set-72157622710330104/
A group of students from our middle school volunteered to run the kids' games at CHIP's fundraiser, Pumpkin Fest, at the Salem Farmer's Market on Halloween. It was a busy day, but everyone maintained such positive attitudes and the kids all had a great time. Thanks to all of our student volunteers (a few of you aren't pictured, but your help was also appreciated!) and to the parents who helped make it possible!
A group of students from our middle school volunteered to run the kids' games at CHIP's fundraiser, Pumpkin Fest, at the Salem Farmer's Market on Halloween. It was a busy day, but everyone maintained such positive attitudes and the kids all had a great time. Thanks to all of our student volunteers (a few of you aren't pictured, but your help was also appreciated!) and to the parents who helped make it possible!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Finishing Up
Our language arts classes have been working so diligently these last few weeks. We've all read 3 Cups of Tea, Young Reader's Edition and learning about Greg Mortenson's journey. The students have all worked through an individualized packet designed for their reading level. These packets allow students to move at their own pace and have work that is suited for students with strengths in linguistic, logical and spatial intelligences. As the students completed these packets, they all found a quote or wrote their own one line summary of the book to be written on paper tea cups. Visit the blog again soon for a picture once this activity is completed!
Our next literary journey takes us to anicent Greece. We will begin with Reader's Theater versios of the Illiad, the Odyessy and the Aeneid. Following this short activity, we will read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Some students have requested quizzes rather than packets, so be sure to ask your student whether they have quizzes or a packet to work on. Most students are purchasing the novel through a classroom order, but we will also have several available at school. Students should be reading 30 minutes a night, at least 5 nights a week. They may choose to read our classroom novel, or choose one of thier own. Please note that our classroom novels are available as audio CDs that students may check out and download to their own iTunes or other music files at home. They are also allowed to use iPods or other mp3 players during class time if they are listening to the audio book or music without words.
The First Years are moving onto Egypt next week. They've really enjoyed learning about ancient Mesopotamia. Thier favorite activity was learning to rap "We're in that Fertile Crescent," a song from Flocabulary. Ask them to share this with you!
Our next literary journey takes us to anicent Greece. We will begin with Reader's Theater versios of the Illiad, the Odyessy and the Aeneid. Following this short activity, we will read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Some students have requested quizzes rather than packets, so be sure to ask your student whether they have quizzes or a packet to work on. Most students are purchasing the novel through a classroom order, but we will also have several available at school. Students should be reading 30 minutes a night, at least 5 nights a week. They may choose to read our classroom novel, or choose one of thier own. Please note that our classroom novels are available as audio CDs that students may check out and download to their own iTunes or other music files at home. They are also allowed to use iPods or other mp3 players during class time if they are listening to the audio book or music without words.
The First Years are moving onto Egypt next week. They've really enjoyed learning about ancient Mesopotamia. Thier favorite activity was learning to rap "We're in that Fertile Crescent," a song from Flocabulary. Ask them to share this with you!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Fall Festival!
Our annual Fall Festival trip happens this week! Students chose between two trips-- hiking or biking. Our bikers are headed to Watoga State Park and our hikers are going to Sherando Lake. Both trips leave Tuesday morning and will be back for dismissal on Thursday. Please let us know if you have any questions!
In language arts, all three classes are working on packets to go with 3 Cups of Tea. They all seem to really be enjoying the book and we've already started our own collection of pennies for the Pennies for Peace program. Check out this YouTube clip:
Our next book is The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan. As usual, while it is not required, I encourage students to have a personal copy to read at home or take notes in, if they own the book (as opposed to a library book).
In social studies, we have been learning about Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent. We've been using Flocabulary's Hip Hop History of the World to help us remember the important contributions from Mesopotamia.
In language arts, all three classes are working on packets to go with 3 Cups of Tea. They all seem to really be enjoying the book and we've already started our own collection of pennies for the Pennies for Peace program. Check out this YouTube clip:
Our next book is The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan. As usual, while it is not required, I encourage students to have a personal copy to read at home or take notes in, if they own the book (as opposed to a library book).
In social studies, we have been learning about Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent. We've been using Flocabulary's Hip Hop History of the World to help us remember the important contributions from Mesopotamia.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
First Small Writing is due on Thursday!
Just a reminder that this week's small writing should be printed out rather than submitted on google.docs.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Links for Poetry
An online writing workshop:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm
An interview with Nikki Giovanni:
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=10575_type=Contributor_typeId=2604
Poets.Org Listening Booth
http://www.poets.org/audio.php
*Mandatory assignment for the Listening Booth--
Choose one poem and listen to it online. Find the google.docs invitation titled "The Listening Booth," and follow the directions.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm
An interview with Nikki Giovanni:
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=10575_type=Contributor_typeId=2604
Poets.Org Listening Booth
http://www.poets.org/audio.php
*Mandatory assignment for the Listening Booth--
Choose one poem and listen to it online. Find the google.docs invitation titled "The Listening Booth," and follow the directions.
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