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Summer time!!

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!  I'll see you in August!

Monday

WOW!!  Can you believe it is the last week of school???  Both 7th and 8th graders will have their final semester exam on Tuesday.  Refer to your study guide for help!

Tomorrow all textbooks will be collected.

Friday

7th grade - we have just a few more presentations to finish up on Monday.  You should definitely start studying for the final on Tuesday- refer to the study guide I gave you.
Download Study Tips for Final Exam

8th grade -  Monday we will finish up the presentations- so far I am learning alot from you!  Begin studying NOW for the final on Tuesday.  Download Study Tips for Final Exam

Tuesday

Tomorrow is Field Day - bring sunscreen and $$ for concessions!!

7th grade - today was your last class day to work on your newspapers.  They are due on Thursday when class begins.  Don't forget - your final is next Tuesday!  I have posted the current event grades, we will share those and discuss  in a few days.

8th grade-  The unit test you took today has been posted to the gradebook- I was pleased overall with the grades.  Don't forget your project is due Friday- there will not be any more class time to work on it due to Field Day and Career Day.  Your final is also scheduled for next Tuesday- I will have a "tips" sheet to give you on Friday.  Meanwhile, you can certainly begin cruising back through the chapters in the textbook that you know we covered.

Monday

7th grade -  tomorrow will be your last day to work on the newspaper projects in class- so you may want to bring a flash drive in case you don't finish and need to work on it at home.  The finished product is due Thursday.  The final test for the year is scheduled for next Tuesday - 5/19.

8th grade- Tomorrow is the Benchmark test for Energy and Waves!  Then we will continue to work on the Wave project- presentations will start on Friday.  Your final is scheduled for next Tuesday- 5/19.

Wednesday

7th grade and 8th grade!!    we are continuing with our projects this week.  You only have homework if you need to do some additional research.

Tuesday

7th grade -  today we spent time in the media center getting started on research for your chosen contagious disease.  We will be working on these projects in the classroom on the laptops for the next 4 days, so you should have plenty of time to finish before presenting on Wed.5/13.

8th grade-  today you got started on your research topic for waves.  We will work in class on these everyday through the 13th.  Presentations will begin on 5/15.

 

Dedicate a luminaria (a paper bag filled with sand and a candle) to be lit and displayed around the track during the luminaria ceremony at Relay for Life of

Cobb County this weekend at Jim Miller Park in Marietta .  Luminaria serve as symbols of hope as we continue to work for a cure for this disease,  The luminaria ceremony will begin at 10 PM on Friday, May 8, and everyone is invited to attend - you do not need to be a Relay for Life participant to take part or to dedicate a luminaria.  With your donation, you may designate an individual whose name will be printed on the luminaria bag.  Suggested donation:  $10.

Monday

Makeup Test session tomorrow morning at 8:15.  Please do not be late or you will not be able to start!  If you cannot make it in the morning- you will be taking the test during class tomorrow.

7th grade-  today we learned a little about viruses and why they are not considered living organisms.  For homework, you should think about which disease you would like to research and create your newspaper on.Download Contagious chronicles1  This project is designed to be completed entirely at school.

8th grade -  today I introduced you to your last project for me-Ask the Expert.  Tomorrow we will be in the media center to begin research. Download Wave project  This project is designed to be completed entirely at school.

Friday

Test Makeups for all students will be Tuesday morning- please be here no later than 8:20 or you will not be allowed to start the test.  I have cleared with Mr. Sessoms for the jazz band students to come to me instead of practice that morning.  Don't be late!

7th grade-  6 Kingdom visuals are due on Monday!!  If you were on the field trip- yours is due on Wednesday. 

8th grade-  no homework for you guys!  See the note above regading test makeups.

Tuesday

7th grade-  today we reviewed the 6 Kindgoms of Life.  Download The 6 Kingdoms of Life  Tomorrow you will begin working on the visual poster of the kingdoms.  If you would like to bring your own markers, color pencils, etc- feel free!  The Chapter 9 Test will be on Friday.

8th grade-  today we reviewed with a partner the basics of waves.  Tomorrow is the test over Chapter 20.  Students on the field trip will make that up when they return.