Please check my website each night.  Sometimes, I do not see each class everyday.  This is the only way I can get important information out to each one of you.  There are NO excuses for saying to me, that you did not know. 
All homework and  test schedules will be posted on my website and homework board in class each day
Books and Supplies-All textbooks in science and social studies must  be covered.  Soft covered books must have contact paper.  A hard cover notebook is used in science  and social studies. One for each subject. Blue or Black pens are used only in school. A homework assignment pad is used for writing down homework each night.
Homework-Homework is given periodically in Science and Social Studies. NO late homework will be accepted unless the student is absent or has a note from a parent or guardian. Three missing homeworks will result in a detention. Referrals will be given for each missing homeork. I strongly believe that homework is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experience in school. EVERYONE starts off with a 100%, 5 points will be taking off every time you miss a homework. If the homework is collected and graded and is not in the day it is due a zero will be earned.
TESTS- Tests need to be signed and returned the day after they are given back. Please make sure you check your child's folder each day to see any important information that needs to be returned the next day....Folders will be kept in school for science  tests, quizes, and projects. GRADES will be posted on cornerstone for science .  It is very important that you see these grades to make sure your child is showing you their tests, projects and quizes. Outlines will be given before each test on my website.
WEBSITE- All teachers have their own website. Please make sure you check each website each night.
Contracts will be given out to each student to sign for classroom rules, behavior and for science labs in the classroom.
FIRST Friday of every month will be mass. Students do not have to wear full dress uniform which includes vest, tie, etc.  The regular polo for girls and boys is acceptable .

December 14, 2018 We will be going on a trip to see the The Nutcracker.  All money (cash only) MUST be in by Wednesday 12/5...Please put your money and permission slip into an envelope. Thank you 

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MONDAY- 12/10 Define words on page 5 (Vocabulary)


TUESDAY-12/18 PROJECT-You will need a shoe box with a cover and 5 biotic and 5 abiotic objects to create a ecosystem of your choice in class.  I will explain in detail, when we start the unit. You will do this project alone. Each biotic and each abiotic object must be labeled using a tooth pick with a label. You must put biotic or abiotic on label.... Only one animal can be labeled as biotic, you must have different biotic factors in your ecosystem as discussed in class. You must label the ecosystem you decide to do on the top of the box in bold print.


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Outline for TEST on Climate-Look over typed out notes. TEST  12/12 Wednesday!
Vocabulary: sunspots, global warming, ice ages, tree rings, plant pollen, carbon dioxide, continents, altitude, greenhouse gas, global warming, carbon footprint, climates, ancient climates.

Know factors that influence temperature.
Identify factors used to define climates.
Explain how human activities are affecting the temperature of the atmosphere.
Explain the principles that scientists follow in studying ancient climates.
Identify natural factors that can cause climate change.
Be able to describe in detail some of the effects of global warming. Know possible sollutions to this problem.
Know 3 examples of what makes up your carbon footprint.






















 















 

MONDAY-12/10 Please complete definitions of words page 67 Lesson 1 & 2


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Outline for TEST next Wednesday 12/12 WAVES
LOOK OVER TYPED OUT NOTES

Vocabulary: mechanical waves, longitudinal waves, surface waves, transverse waves, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed, vibration, reflection, medium, refraction, diffraction, interference, troughs, crests, nodes, antinodes, compressions, rarefactions, destructive interference, constructive interference, hertz.

Know what causes mechanical waves.
List and describe 3 types of mechanical waves.
Describe the basic properties of waves.
Explain how a waves speed is related to its wavelength and frequency.
Identify factors that affect the loudness of a sound.
State the different types of interference.
Know how a standing wave forms.




 


 
























 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES 5-1 ONLY-All Social Studies questions must be restated for all future assignments.

MONDAY-TEST WILL BE 12/17 (DUE TO THE TRIP ON FRIDAY 12/14) WE TOOK A VOTE.



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