Mrs. Anna Dwyer's Blog

2012-02-14T18:15:00.000-08:00

To All Grades:
You are invited to the Deanery Science Fair this Thursday at 5:30-7:00 pm at St. Luke Elementary School in Temple City. Please ask your child for the letter sent home.

Tutoring:
There is tutoring tomorrow, but no tutoring on Thursday due to Deanery Science Fair.

5th Grade:

Math: ps49 (#1-15)
Science:

Quiz on Thursday, study guide #13-end and the following information:
memorize the first 10 elements song by Thursday
spelling on the first 10 elements, 5 times each, due tomorrow
know how to spell the first 10 elements by Thursday
know the first 10 element symbols by Thursday

6th Grade:

Math:

no math homework today due to Valentine's gathering with buddies
we will start a new lesson tomorrow

Science: quiz on Friday (hand-out sheet and worksheets)

7th Grade:

Math: ps61/ps62
Genetic Coding assignment is due on Friday

8th Grade:

Science

projects on Valence electrons and Covalent bonds due on Thursday
quiz on Thursday
Read through the questions on the study guide p.36-41 by tomorrow

Homework

2012-02-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

To All Grades:
You are invited to the Deanery Science Fair this Thursday at 5:30-7:00 pm at St. Luke Elementary School in Temple City. Please ask your child for the letter sent home.

5th Grade:

Math: ps48
Science Quiz on Thursday (study guide #13-end)

6th Grade:

Math: ps48
Science: Don't forget to read through the hand-out sheet before you come to class.

7th Grade:

Math: ps60/ps61
Science:

Study what we have gone through today
Genetic Coding assignment is due on Friday

8th Grade:

projects on Valence electrons and Covalent bonds due on Thursday

Letter to Science Fair Winners (6th through 8th Grade) regarding First Annual Deanery Science Fair

2012-02-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

Date:
February 16, 2012 (Thursday)

Set up time: 5:00 pm (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners)
Viewing time: 5:30-7:00 pm (open to all parents and students)

Location: (click below for direction)
St Luke Elementary School
5521 Cloverly Ave;
Temple City, CA 91780

What do I have to bring and how should I dress myself?

display board
any physical display
write-up folder
ribbon
wear Mass uniform
bring a camera if you want
prepare to answer questions from the viewers
a big smile!

Invitation to our First Annual Deanery Science Fair for 6th-8th Grade (2/16/2012, 5:30-7:00 pm; at St. Luke Elementary School in Temple City)

2012-02-12T08:09:00.000-08:00

All St. Stephen Parents and Students are invited to our First Annual Deanery Science Fair. This will be a beneficial experience for students of all grades. Please reserve the time for your children to join us in this special event.

Date:
February 16, 2012

Set up time: 5:00 pm (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners)
(Please click here for more information. This link only applies to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Students of 6th through 8th Grade.)

Viewing time: 5:30-7:00 pm (open to all parents and students)

Location: (please click the address below for directions)
St. Luke Elementary School
5521 Cloverly Ave,
Temple City, CA 91780

Homework

2012-02-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math assessment today. There is no homework.
Science quiz today. No science homework.

6th Grade:

Math: ps47

7th Grade:

Math: ps58
Science: Section 3 Assessment Questions on p.96 due on Friday

8th Grade:

projects on Valence electrons and Covalent bonds due next Thursday

Homework

2012-02-08T19:27:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps47
Science Quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-12). I will review with the students before the quiz.

6th Grade:

Math: (Math class cancelled today due to Chocolate Fundraising Assembly)

Math ps46 (we will go through all the questions tomorrow in class)

Science:

Read through p.26-30, well will continue the same lesson tomorrow
Ox-Bow lakes drawing with labels due tomorrow

7th Grade:

Math: ps57
Science: Section 3 Assessment Questions on p.96 due on Friday

Homework

2012-02-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps46
Science: Quiz on Thursday (study guide, #1-12)

6th Grade:

Math: ps46
Science: Read p26-30 by tomorrow

7th Grade:

Math: ps56

8th Grade:

Science: Quiz tomorrow (study guide)

Homework

2012-02-06T18:39:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps45
Science: Read through the study guide

6th Grade:

Math: ps45

7th Grade:

Math: ps55
Science: Read through the study guide

Homework for the Weekend

2012-02-04T09:47:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps44 (Make sure you complete this problem set by Monday so that we can go through all the problems together.)
Science: Click here for the Periodic Table song for the first 10 elements. Students are required to learn and sing the first 10 elements of the Periodic Table by the end of this coming week.

6th Grade:

Math: ps44 (due Monday)

7th Grade:

Math: ps54 (due Monday)
Science: p.89, Section 2, assessment (due Monday)

Homework

2012-02-02T18:25:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps44
Science: I will post a periodic table song with lyrics on my blog over the weekend. Students are required to learn and sing the first 10 elements of the Periodic Table.

6th Grade:

Math: ps44 (due date postponed to next Monday)

7th Grade:

Math: ps54 due tomorrow
Science: p.89, Section 2, assessment (due on Monday)

Homework

2012-02-01T18:39:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due tomorrow); I will go through the homework with them tomorrow.
Math: ps44 (due Friday); I have gone through the lesson with students today. I will go through the homework with them on either Friday or Monday.

6th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due tomorrow); I will go through the homework with them tomorrow.
Math: ps44 (due Friday); I have gone through the lesson with students today. I will go through the homework with them on either Friday or Monday.

7th Grade:

Math: ps53 (due tomorrow)
Math: ps54 (due Friday)
Science p.89, session 2 assessment questions, due next Monday

Homework

2012-01-31T16:12:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due on Thursday)

6th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due on Thursday)
Please turn in your field trip permission slip by tomorrow morning.
Please wear P.E. uniform tomorrow.

7th Grade:

Math: ps53 (due on Thursday)
Science: p.89, Section 2 Assessment questions (due on Thursday)
Please turn in your field trip permission slip by tomorrow morning.
Please wear P.E. uniform tomorrow.

Homework

2012-01-30T14:35:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due on Wednesday)

6th Grade:

Math: ps43 (due on Wednesday)
Students need to turn in the field trip permission slip by tomorrow.
Free Dress tomorrow
Junior teachers are going to provide lunch for all junior high students. Please do not bring your own lunch.

7th Grade:

Math: ps53 (due on Wednesday)
Science: p.89, Section Assessment Questions (due on Thursday)

Science Fair Project due this Friday

2012-01-23T10:04:00.000-08:00

No tutoring this week.

Homework for all Junior High Students:
Please work on the Science Fair Project.
The due date is this Friday by 8 am.

Click here for guidelines and rubrics

1/19/2012

2012-01-19T18:27:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math. ps42 (#1-15)
Math. board work (10 fraction addition problems)
science fair projects due next Friday

6th Grade:

Math. worksheet (fraction coloring)
Math. ps42 (#1-15)
Science fair projects due next Friday

7th Grade:

math ps52 (#1-30)
science fair projects due next Friday

8th Grade:

science quiz next Tuesday on polymers and composites
science fair projects due next Friday

Homework

2012-01-18T14:22:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

No math homework today. We are going through some difficult concepts and students are doing the math in class together with me.
Science worksheets were handed out to students for the next science class. Students do not need to do them until the concepts are taught.
Please work on the science fair project. The due date is next Friday.

6th Grade:

Math ps41 (#16-30)
I will not give the science quiz until the lesson is being taught thoroughly. It might be on Friday, if not, next week.
Please work on the science fair project. The due date is next Friday.

7th Grade:

Science Fair project is due next Friday.
Math: table and graphing

8th Grade:

Quiz tomorrow on composites and polymers (refer to the study guide)
science fair projects due next Friday

Homework

2012-01-17T18:36:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math worksheet (fraction addition and subtraction, #11-20); Please try your very best and I will go through each one tomorrow in class.
Science Fair Project due next Friday

6th Grade:

Math, ps41 (#1-15); I will go through each problem tomorrow
Science: Earth's Changing Surface, please read Chapter 1, section 1 before tomorrow
Science Fair project due next Friday

7th Grade:

ps51
science fair project due next Friday

8th Grade:

quiz on Thursday (study guide on polymers and composites)
we will finish project on monomers and polymers tomorrow during class
science fair project due next Friday

Decathletes: Don't 't forget to study for the decathlon. All decathletes had received a package of materials from me today, please study hard. If you are on-floor decathletes, you must study the science super quiz at least 30-60 minutes a day. Thank you!

Science Fair Projects (more ideas!)

2012-01-16T17:35:00.000-08:00

The above images are examples of a general layout for the display board. You may design your own. Taking pictures of your experiment is a great idea! Be creative!

Make sure to place all your displays, such as flasks, bottles, and any physical items on a container with labels.

click here for more ideas:
http://www.easy-science-fair-projects.net/middle-school-science-fair-projects.html

Homework for the long weekend

2012-01-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Junior High Parents and Students,

Please work on your science fair projects. The due date is January 27. Science Fair will be on January 29 together with the Open House. Please do not turn in your science fair projects after 8:15 am on January 27. We will have the judges start judging right after 8:00 am.

Any late work should be brought to the Science Lab. on Monday morning, January 30. Partial credit will be given toward the 3rd Quarter report card. I hope I will not receive any late work!

Any additional information or updates will be posted on a daily basis. Thank you for all your support.

Mrs. Dwyer

Homework

2012-01-12T18:29:00.001-08:00

5th Grade:

Math worksheet on fraction addition and subtraction(#1-10 only). I will go through each one with them tomorrow.
I did not get the chance to quiz students on Vascular and non-vascular plants. I will give the quiz next Tuesday.
Please work on your science fair project daily.

6th Grade:

Math. ps40 (#16-30)
Please work on your science fair project daily.

7th Grade:

Math. ps50 (#16-30)
Please work on your science fair project daily.

8th Grade:

Nuclear Fusion project due next Tuesday
Quiz next Wednesday on polymers and composites (refer to the study guide)

Homework

2012-01-11T18:05:00.000-08:00

Science Fair Projects as homework for all Junior High students. Please do not wait till the last minute!

5th Grade:

Math worksheet (Students only need to calculate the problems on a separate sheet of paper. Please do not cut them out and rearrange them. We will do the rest during class time.)
Science quiz tomorrow on vascular and non-vascular plants. (refer to the study guide)

6th Grade:

Math ps40 (#1-15)

7th Grade:

ps50 (#1-15)
Genetic quiz tomorrow on study guide (#12-22)

8th Grade:

worksheet on chemical formulas
nuclear fusion project due next Tuesday
Please work on your science fair project daily. It will be graded heavily!!!

Homework

2012-01-10T17:40:00.000-08:00

Please work on the Science Fair Projects. Click here for more information.

5th Grade:

math. ps41, odd numbers only

Students are not allowed to use a calculator. They need to show all the calculations.

math tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (3:00-4:00 pm; special arrangements for tutoring after 4 pm)
science quiz tomorrow on vascular and non-vascular plants (please refer to the half sheet study guide)

6th Grade:

science quiz tomorrow (p.99-102, types of volcanic mountains)

7th Grade:

Math. quiz on Lesson 49 and 50
science quiz on genetics (study guide #12-22)

8th Grade:

nuclear fusion projects due next Tuesday
new lessons for this week is polymers and composites
quiz on polymers and composites next Wed. or Thursday

Homework

2012-01-09T17:06:00.000-08:00

5th-8th Grade:
Please read and sign the letter that I sent home last week. Parent's signature is required for an effort grade. Thank you for all the support. The signed letter will be returned to students for reference. Please click here for the letter.

5th Grade:

Math. ps40 (odd numbers only)
Science (please read through the study guide)
Science Fair Project is due on 1/27/2012

6th Grade:

Math. finish fraction/decimal worksheet; ps38, odd numbers only
science worksheet on Volcano eruption
Science Fair Project is due on 1/27/2012

7th Grade:

Math. ps49 (odd number only)
quiz tomorrow on genetics (study guide #12-22)
Science Fair Project is due on 1/27/2012

8th Grade:

Science Fair Project is due on 1/27/2012

Message from St. Stephen Church

2012-01-07T15:09:00.000-08:00

ST. STEPHEN MARTYR CHURCH 2011-2012

This year our Holiday Wish will be devoted to the FAMILY PROMISE of San Gabriel Valley (FPSGV) Program, an interfaith hospitality program for homeless families. As one of the host churches, St. Stephen's will provide overnight lodging, meals and hospitality in our Hall for 3-5 families (no more than 14 individuals) about 4-5 times a year. Our first week to host begins January 22, 2012. Please help us by donating the cost of one or more of the following items needed to provide hospitality. THANK YOU!

Family tents (for privacy in the hall): 5 needed @$125 each
Sheet sets: 20 needed @$15 each
Blankets: 20 needed @$20 each
Hand towels: 20 needed @$5 each
Lanterns and batteries: 5 needed @$30 each
Tray table set: 1 needed @$50 each
Standing towel racks: 5 needed @$30 each
Toaster: 1 needed @$25 each
Coffee Pot: 1 needed @$25 each

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (626-573-0427) TO MAKE A DONATION. THANK YOU!

Piano Lessons

2012-01-07T08:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

Due to the number of enrolling piano students, I am opening Saturday mornings as well to accommodate more students. We will begin our first week lessons on this coming Friday and Saturday.

Thank you for your interest in taking lessons with me.

Mrs. Dwyer

Homework/Science Fair Projects due on January 27

2012-01-05T16:42:00.000-08:00

5th-8th Grade:

Please work on your Science Fair Projects
Feel free to email me for any questions
I have passed out study sheets to the on-floor decathletes for the Science Super Quiz . Decathletes, please study hard!

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (Friday) DUE TO FACULTY MEETING FOR THE WASC.

Homework/Science Fair Letter to be signed and returned for an effort grade

2012-01-04T17:45:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math: Fraction addition/subtraction worksheet

I will go through through each problem tomorrow

Science Fair Projects due on the 27th of January

I will collect the science fair letter tomorrow with parent's signature (this will count toward an effort grade)

6th Grade:

Math: change fractions into decimals and arrange and glue onto a construction paper
Science Fair Projects due on the 27th of January

I will collect the science fair letter tomorrow with parent's signature (this will count toward an effort grade)

7th Grade:

Math: ps48
Science Fair Projects due on the 27th of January

I will collect the science fair letter tomorrow with parent's signature (this will count toward an effort grade)

8th Grade:

science quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-7)
read ahead on polymers and composites
Science Fair Projects due on the 27th of January

I will collect the science fair letter tomorrow with parent's signature (this will count toward an effort grade)

Homework

2012-01-03T18:35:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

Math - ps39
science fair letter (parent's signature for an effort grade)
science fair project due on the 27th of this month

6th Grade:

Math - ps39
science quiz tomorrow (I will review in class before quiz)
science fair letter (parent's signature for an effort grade)
science fair project due on the 27th of this month

7th Grade:

Math - p.47
science fair letter (parent's signature for an effort grade)
science fair project due on the 27th of this month

8th Grade:

Science quiz tomorrow on today's lecture (study guide on Nuclear Fusion, #1-7)
science fair letter (parent's signature for an effort grade)
science fair project due on the 27th of this month

Science Fair (January 29, 2012)

2011-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:00

Click here for Science Fair Expectations and Rubrics (This information was sent out to all parents through email blast.)

Click on the links below to get some Science Fair Project Ideas:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

5. A sample of a Science Fair Project to get you started

6. How to write a bibliography (samples included)
7. Science Fair (2012) Important Information regarding Science Fair for both Parents and Students

Please be reminded that there are 4 more weeks left to turn in your science project for the Science Fair. The due date is January 27, 2012, Friday. The Science Fair will be on January 29, 2012, Sunday.

St. Stephen School of Music (2012)

2011-12-31T07:53:00.001-08:00

Violin: Mrs. Jin Wang jingwviolinist@yahoo.com
Piano: Mrs. Anna Dwyer annacdwyer@gmail.com

University of Southern California
Members of Music Teachers’ Association of California

Music lessons are gifts parents can give to help their children do better in school. Music can help children to feel good about themselves, and add a bit of music to the world is always a joy and pride for young musicians.

**Learn how to: read music; listen and play by ear;
comprehensive Music Theory will also be taught **

Monthly Fees (No Registration Fee)

Piano and Violin One-On-One Lessons:
$100/Month half-hour lesson once a week (4 weeks); $125/Month (5 weeks)

Violin Group Lessons:
$60/Month 45 minutes lesson once a week (4 weeks); $75/Month (5 weeks)

Piano/Keyboard/Music Theory Group Lessons:
$60/Month 45 minutes lesson once a week (4 weeks); $75/Month (5 weeks)

Advance payment due (for the following month) on the last lesson of the month
Instruments (both keyboard and violin) can be bought or rent at a minimum cost (consultation will be given by individual instructors)

Lesson Schedules (Tentative):
Friday after school (3:00-6:00 pm)
(to be arranged through email with instructors)

Science Fair is coming up soon! (January 29, 2012)

2011-12-27T19:35:00.000-08:00

Science Fair Projects due on January 27, 2012 (Friday)

Decathlon is on March 10, 2012.

Don't forget to study for the Decathlon if you are a decathlete.

Click on the links below to get some Science Fair Project Ideas:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

5. A sample of a Science Fair Project to get you started

6. How to write a bibliography (samples included)
7. Science Fair (2012) Important Information regarding Science Fair for both Parents and Students

Science Fair on January 29, 2012 (Sunday)

2011-12-19T09:32:00.000-08:00

Science Fair Projects due on January 27, 2012 (Friday)

Decathlon is on March 10, 2012.

Don't forget to study for the Decathlon if you are a decathlete.

Happy Holidays!

No Homework /No tutoring this week

2011-12-13T15:49:00.000-08:00

No Homework
No Tutoring this week
Dress Rehearsal Tomorrow

6th and 7th Grade Girls need to bring their clothing.
Boys do not need to bring clothing. They will be wearing Mass clothing with a belt and a tie. Vests will be provided for those who do not own one. Please check with your child.

Happy Holidays!

Homework/No Tutoring This Week

2011-12-12T16:01:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Science:

read A102-107 by tomorrow (we have gone through the general concepts of photosythesis and cellular respiration today in class)

6th Grade Math and Memo:

SPL31 and SPL33
Dress rehearsal tomorrow and Wednesday

girls: bring all your clothing tomorrow
boys: no need to bring any outfit tomorrow, just wear mass uniform with a vest on Wednesday night

7th Grade Math and Memo:

ps46
Dress rehearsal tomorrow and Wednesday

girls: bring all your clothing tomorrow
boys: no need to bring any outfit tomorrow, just wear mass uniform with a vest on Wednesday night

Homework/Science Fair Project is due in 7 weeks

2011-12-09T15:44:00.000-08:00

Science Fair Project is due in 7 weeks. For those who have not turned in the proposal, please do so by Monday. There will be no more reminder for the proposal. Parents' involvement is greatly appreciated!

Homework

2011-12-08T17:24:00.000-08:00

Please turn in your Science Fair Project Proposal tomorrow for a grade. We have only 7 weeks left!

5th Grade Math:

no homework today (class cancelled due to Immaculate Conception Mass)

5th Grade Science:

We have finished the excretory system and will have a quiz tomorrow.

6th Grade Math:

p.770, SPL43

6th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow

7th Grade Math:

ps45 due on Monday

7th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

We will go through the new Study Guide next week. Please go through the information by next week.

Homework

2011-12-07T17:43:00.000-08:00

5th Grade:

No written homework today due to St. Nick's Breakfast event.
I will review excretory system with the students tomorrow. Study guide will be given to the students who missed science class on Tuesday.
Please turn in your science fair project proposal by Friday.

6th Grade:

No written homework today due to St. Nick's Breakfast event.
Math and Science classes cancelled tomorrow due to Mass. Please wear Mass uniform to school and bring school uniform to change after Mass. You may bring a flower for the Mass. It is not mandatory.
Must turn in your science fair proposal by Friday for a grade.
We will have a Christmas Lunch on either Thursday or Friday of next week. All will be provided. Students do not need to bring anything.

7th Grade:

no math homework
study for science quiz (refer to the study guide)

8th Grade:

make sure you go through the study guide before class, we will go through each concept
must turn in your proposal by Friday for a grade

Homework

2011-12-06T16:35:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

ps38

5th Grade Science:

study the Study Guide on Excretory System
I will repeat the lesson again before quiz.
Science Fair Project Proposal must be turned in before or on Friday.

6th Grade Science:

Please study today's lesson on Volcanic Eruptions (refer to the Study Guide)
Science Fair Project Proposal must be turned in before or on Friday.

Note: 6th Grade Christmas Lunch is scheduled on the last day of school, December 16, tentatively (subject to change). Students do not need to bring anything.

7th Grade Math:

complete ps44 by tomorrow

7th Grade Science:

study today's lesson on genetics, and quiz will be given according to our busy school schedule
Science Fair Projects

8th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow (open notes but it will be difficult!)
also read through the new Study Guide on Nuclear fusion, we will go through the concepts tomorrow after quiz, and will continue on Thursday

Homework/Please refer to my weekend post regarding science fair ideas

2011-12-05T16:18:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

p.696, SP Lesson 44 ( please show your work vertically)

5th Grade Science:

Please turn in your Science Fair Project Proposal within this week (no later than Friday).

6th Grade Math/Science:

no math homework (Please make use of the time to work on your Science Fair Project.)
Please turn in your Science Fair Project Proposal within this week (no later than Friday).
Don't forget to memorize the Christmas Song for the Christmas Program. It would greatly help our group practice if all of you practice the steps at home.

7th Grade Math:

ps44 (You may skipped the problems of roots and radicals. I will go through the lesson with you tomorrow.)

7th Grade Science:

Please turn in your Science Fair Project Proposal within this week (no later than Friday).

8th Grade Science:

Science Fair Project Proposal due tomorrow.

Science Fair Project Ideas

2011-12-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

Click on the link below to get some ideas:
Science Fair Project Ideas

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

5.A sample of a Science Fair Project to get you started.

Please be reminded that there are 8 more weeks left to turn in your science project for the Science Fair. The due date is January 27, 2012, Friday. The Science Fair will be on January 29, 2012, Sunday.

The Due date for the first written proposal is December 5, 2011.Parents' involvement is greatly appreciated.

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/5/2011

2011-12-01T16:56:00.000-08:00

There is no school tomorrow.
Please ask your child for the letter sent home today.
Progress Reports go home on Monday.
Science Fair Project proposal due on Monday. (For 8th Graders, it is due on Tuesday.)

5th Grade Math:

p.695-696, SP Lesson 40, set B, decimal multiplication

5th Grade Science:

science fair project proposal due on Monday (Just write down what you are planning to do for the project. It can be in question form or a sentence. If you want to tell me more, you are welcomed to do so in a short paragraph or in an outline form.)
1 worksheet

6th Grade Math:

ps35 due on Monday

6th Grade Science:

quiz on Monday based on today's lesson (refer to your notes)
science fair proposal due on Monday

7th Grade Math:

ps43 due on Monday

7th Grade Science:

punnett square on 3 generations due on Monday
science fair project proposal due on Monday
Mitosis project due on 12/15/2011

8th Grade Science:

test on Tuesday (study guide #44-57 and also p.108-111); make sure you study and write down your own notes for the open notes test

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-30T18:20:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

worksheet on adding and subtracting decimals

6th Grade Math:

ps35 due on Friday

7th Grade Math:

ps43 due on Friday

7th Grade Science:

Punnett Square for 3 generations
do not forget your study guide

8th Grade Science:

Quiz tomorrow on p.108-111and Study Guide #44 to the end (open notes)

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-29T17:53:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

ps37

6th Grade Math:

ps34
Girls, please bring your outfit for the Christmas Show

8th Grade Science:

quiz on Thursday based on today's lesson (study guide #43 to the end)

homework

2011-11-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

there will be an assessment tomorrow based on today's review
no written homework today

5th Grade Science:

class cancelled today due to Prayer Service
Science Fair Project Proposal due on Friday (sentence form or question form)

6th Grade Math:

ps 34 due on Wednesday

6th Grade Science:

Science Fair Project Proposal due on Friday (sentence form or question form)

7th Grade Math:

ps42

7th Grade Science:

Read through the Study Guide
Please finish the Mitosis project at home (due before the Christmas Holidays)
Science Fair Project Proposal due on Friday (sentence form or question form)

8th Grade Science:

we will go through the rest of the study guide tomorrow
Science Fair Project Proposal due on Friday (sentence form or question form)

Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-24T12:22:00.001-08:00

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

5.A sample of a Science Fair Project to get you started.

Please be reminded that there are less than 10 weeks to turn in your science project for the Science Fair. The due date for the science projects is January 27, 2012, Friday. The Science Fair will be on January 29, 2012, Sunday.

****The Due date for the first written proposal is December 2, 2011. **** Feel free to change your project if there is a need. Let me know by a second written proposal so that I will take off your first written proposal. Parents' involvement is greatly appreciated.

Reminder for the 6th Grade Students

2011-11-22T16:51:00.000-08:00

Pre-K and 6th grade Thanksgiving Lunch tomorrow at 11am.
Students need to wear their uniform, however, if you have a free dress pass, you are welcomed to use it.
Students do not need to bring their backpacks.
Noon Dismissal tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving!

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-22T16:47:00.000-08:00

No homework today.

Decathletes:

Science Super Quiz test on chapter 2 and 3 next Monday
Science Individual test on chapter 1 and 2 next Monday

Science Fair Proposal is due on the 2nd of December.
Please always check my blog for the updated information regarding Decathlon (Science Super Quiz (cell), Science Individual (Earth), and Math Individual (Algebra).

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Homework/No Tutoring Tomorrow

2011-11-21T16:29:00.000-08:00

No Math homework today for all grades.

Decathletes:

Science Super Quiz test on chapter 2 and 3 next Monday
Science Individual test on chapter 1 and 2 next Monday

No tutoring this week (week of 11/21/2011)

2011-11-20T22:37:00.000-08:00

There will be no tutoring this week.

No tutoring This Week/homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-18T15:59:00.000-08:00

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

5.A sample of a Science Fair Project to get you started.

Please be reminded that there are 10 weeks left to turn in your science project for the Science Fair. The due date for the science projects is January 27, 2012, Friday. The Science Fair will be on January 29, 2012, Sunday.

The Due date for the first written proposal is December 2, 2011. Feel free to change your project if there is a need. Let me know by a second written proposal so that I will take off your first written proposal. Parents' involvement is greatly appreciated.

5th Grade Math:

ps36
There will be no tutoring next week.

6th Grade Math:

page 769, SP Lesson 35 (#1-20)
There will be no tutoring next week.

7th Grade Math:

test form B as assessment
ps41
redo graph on hexagon due on Monday

7th grade Math:

I will collect the definitions of the key terms listed on p.76 on Monday
There will be no tutoring next week.

8th Grade Science:

We will finish the rest of the facts on the study guide on Tuesday. Please read through the questions and refer to the student text book.
There will be no tutoring next week.

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-17T16:45:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

Supplemental Practice Lesson 32 on p.693-694 (#1-20)

6th grade Math:

ps33

7th Grade Math:

ps40
redo graphs due on Monday

7th Grade Science:

definitions due tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

test today, no science homework

homework/Science Fair Project Proposal due on 12/2/2011

2011-11-16T18:28:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

ps35 due tomorrow
please also bring ps34 (we did not have time to go through the answers today)
I will give students an assessment tomorrow.

5th Grade Science:

Quiz today, no science homework
Science Fair Project Proposal due on December 2, 2011 (Just write down the title and the Purpose/Question of your interest on a piece of paper. Students may change later, but please let me know by writing another proposal if it does happen. Thank you for your attention.)

6th Grade Math:

Draw angles of the following degrees (90, 35, 20, 80, 25, 45), due tomorrow
ps33 due on Friday
I will give the students a math assessment on Friday.
Science Fair Project Proposal due on December 2, 2011 (Just write down the title and the Purpose/Question of your interest on a piece of paper. Students may change later, but please let me know by writing another proposal if it does happen. Thank you for your attention.)

7th Grade Math:

ps39 due tomorrow
redo the graphs on hexagon and the polygon of your choice (due on Monday)
I will give an assessment on Friday.

7th Grade Science:

definition on the key terms listed on p.76, due tomorrow
We are starting Genetics
Science Fair Project Proposal due on December 2, 2011 (Just write down the title and the Purpose/Question of your interest on a piece of paper. Students may change later, but please let me know by writing another proposal if it does happen. Thank you for your attention.)

8th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-43 only)
Science Fair Project Proposal due on December 2, 2011 (Just write down the title and the Purpose/Question of your interest on a piece of paper. Students may change later, but please let me know by writing another proposal if it does happen. Thank you for your attention.)

homework

2011-11-15T18:18:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

ps34

5th Grade Science:

quiz on pA19 tomorrow
don't forget to work on your science fair project

6th Grade Math:

ps32

6th Grade Science:

don't forget to work on your science fair project

7th Grade Math:

complete ps37; graph #29 on a graph paper; graph a hexagon on graph paper (regular or irregular)

7th Grade Science:

quiz today, no science homework
don't forget to work on your science fair project

8th Grade Science:

please turn in your science notes by tomorrow to get partial credit (late work only count for 20 out of 25 points)
we will go through the second page of the study guide tomorrow
science quiz on Thursday
science proposal due next Tuesday

homework

2011-11-14T17:40:00.000-08:00

For all Junior High students: Please work on the Science Fair Project daily. Brainstorming for ideas is a great start! Please ask your parent's permission to search the internet. Don't forget to check the websites that I have posted on my blog.

5th Grade Math:

ps33

5th Grade Science:

mini quiz on A19 and read A29 by tomorrow

6th Grade Math:

Inv. 3 on p.182, #8 (plotting a graph to make an image of a star)
plot another graph of any image (if you are not clear, I will go through with the class tomorrow)

6th Grade Science:

read p.51-57 by tomorrow
we will start Earthquake and study guide will be provided

7th Grade Math:

ps38

7th Grade Science:

Mitosis and DNA Replication test tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

notes on p.88-105 is due tomorrow
I will go through the above information tomorrow and Wednesday
open notes quiz on Thursday

Thanksgiving Lunch (6th graders with Pre-school buddies)

2011-11-12T09:30:00.000-08:00

Dear 6th Grade Parents,

I will provide a Ham and turkey sandwiches for our wonderful children on the 23rd of this Month. Each child has signed up to bring one of the following: snacks, fruits, drinks, or paper plates and forks. Please check with your child. Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Reminder: Do not forget to have your child bring non perishable food items for the pantry. God is our provider!

Mrs. Dwyer

Newsletter, November 10, 2011

2011-11-10T18:27:00.000-08:00

Newsletter, November 10, 2011

homework/Science Fair Project Reminder

2011-11-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

page 693, lesson 29 A (#1-25)

6th Grade Math:

ps31
Read p.51-57 by Monday

7th Grade Science:

Mitosis and DNA replication quiz postponed to Monday

8th Grade Science:

Notes on p.88-105 due on Tuesday
quiz on Thursday (open notes)
concepts will be taught on Tuesday and Wednesday
2 worksheets and mini project due on Tuesday as well

*******Science Fair on January 29*******

homework posting

2011-11-09T18:21:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

worksheet (test form as homework)

5th Grade Science:

science test tomorrow on respiratory system and vocabulary (spelling)

6th Grade Math:

worksheet (test form as homework)

6th Grade Science:

science test tomorrow

7th Grade Math:

test today, no homework

7th Grade Science:

test tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

test tomorrow

homework

2011-11-08T17:44:00.000-08:00

I have gone through test form A with the students today, I will use test form B for assessment tomorrow.
No math homework today because I did not have enough time to go through another lesson.

5th Grade Science:

There is a quiz on Thursday on The Respiratory System and spellings of the human organs. (Please check with your child for the study guide and the spelling list.)

6th Grade Math:

ps30
I will go through test form A with students tomorrow
there will be a quiz on Thursday

6th Grade Science:

We have reviewed the information on the Study Guide today.
There will be a mini quiz on Thursday.
We will start "Earthquakes" tomorrow.

7th Grade Math:

please finish ps37 by tomorrow
students will continue their test tomorrow due to the interruption of taking pictures (Picture Day today)

7th Grade Science:

study for the quiz on Thursday (Mitosis)

8th Grade Science:

study for the quiz on Thursday (Boyle's Law and Charles's Law; the chemical formula of ammonia, sugar, baking soda, and citric acid)

homework

2011-11-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

5th Grade Math:

ps32
Please have your child write down all the questions that they have. I will answer all questions on the board. They can also go back to the previous lessons to ask questions either during class time or tutoring time.

5th Grade Science:

We have gone through the Respiratory System today. There will be a quiz on Thursday based on the Study Guide (Respiratory System). The quiz will also include the science vocabulary (organs of the human body) that I have provided for the students last week.

6th Grade Math:

ps29
Please have your child write down all the questions that they have. I will answer all questions on the board. They can also go back to the previous lessons to ask questions either during class time or tutoring time.

6th Grade Science:

I will review the concepts of Forces in earth's Crust (p.44-50) tomorrow.
There will be a quiz on Thursday.

7th Grade Math:

ps37
test 9, form A was done and reviewed in class today
quiz tomorrow using form B

7th Grade Science:

We will continue and finish projects on photosynthesis and Mitosis this week.
There will be a quiz on Mitosis on Thursday.

8th Grade Science:

There will be a quiz on Thursday on Boyle's Law and Charles's Law (study guide #24-44)
Tuesday and Wednesday: lesson on "How the chemicals lie on the periodic table?" (ammonia, sugar, baking soda, and citric acid ........)
We will also learn how to come up with experiments that data can be collected.

homework

2011-11-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

Test Form A as homework (I have gone through the first 8 questions with students in class, I will go through the rest with them tomorrow.)
Test on Tuesday

5th Grade Science:

The students are doing a large puzzle on human internal organs. I will go through the information with them before testing. Tentative testing date will be next Thursday.
We are also going through the Respiratory System. Study Guide will be provided.
Please sign and return the science fair letter by this Friday to get an effort grade.

6th Grade Math:

No math homework today (6th Grade students won the Door Decorating Contest)

6th Grade Science:

We are doing a class project on the three types of forces/stresses on Earth. The information is based on chapter 2, Section 1, p.44-50. Please read through the information and the study guide that I have provided.
Please sign and return the science fair letter by this Friday to get an effort grade.

7th Grade Math:

ps35

7th Grade Science:

Please sign and return the science fair letter by this Friday to get an effort grade.

8th Grade Science:

The due date for returning the science fair letter with parent's signature for 8th graders is next Tuesday. This is a good chance to get a good effort grade toward your final grade for the 2nd quarter.

Science Fair (January 29, 2012)/No tutoring on Wed. and Thursday due to Parent Teacher Conferences

2011-11-02T15:04:00.001-07:00

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

A parent's letter regarding Science Fair was sent home yesterday. Please check with your child. I would like the letter to be signed and returned to me by Friday, November 4, 2011. Thank you for your attention and all the support.

Please scroll down for today's homework posting.

homework

2011-11-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

1 multiplication worksheet (3 digits by 2 digits)

6th Grade Math:

6th graders won the Door Decorating Contest and have earned no Math. homework pass for today and tomorrow.
There will be no tutoring for today and tomorrow.
start brain storming for an interesting Science Fair Project
must turn in the Science Fair letter to parents with parent's signature by Friday for an effort grade

7th Grade Math:

math class cancelled today due to parent teacher conference
no math. homework today

7th Grade Science:

must turn in the Science Fair letter to parents with parent's signature by Friday for an effort grade
start brain storming for an interesting Science Fair Project

8th Grade Science:

must turn in the Science Fair letter to parents with parent's signature by Friday for an effort grade
start brain storming for an interesting Science Fair Project

Science Fair (January 29, 2012)/No tutoring on Wed. and Thursday due to Parent Teacher Conferences

2011-11-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

Parent's letter sent home today. Please check with your child. I would like the letter to be signed and return to me by Friday, November 4, 2011. Thank you for your attention and all the support.

homework

2011-11-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps31

5th Grade Science:

Science Fair Parent's Letter to be signed and returned by Friday, 11/4/2011

6th Grade Math:

ps28

6th Grade Science:

Science Fair Parent's Letter to be signed and return by Friday, 11/4/2011

7th Grade Math:

ps35

7th Grade Science:

Science Fair Parent's Letter to be signed and return by Friday, 11/4/2011

8th Grade Science:

Science Fair Parent's Letter to be signed and return by Friday, 11/4/2011
science test next Thursday (study guide reference #22-44)

Science Fair (January 29, 2012)

2011-10-30T20:49:00.001-07:00

Please click on the links below for Science Fair information:

1. Letter to Junior High Parents regarding Annual Science Fair, January 29, 2012

2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

Parent's letter will be sent home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Please check with your child on Tuesday after school. I would like the letter to be signed and return to me by Friday, November 4, 2011. Thank you for your attention and all the support.

Halloween Party on Monday

2011-10-28T16:07:00.000-07:00

6th graders are going to have a Halloween Party on Monday. The food will be provided by our room parents and myself. The students may bring more to share with the class. Please have your child dress appropriately. Don't forget to bring some money for the festival. The party will be right after.

Schedule:

8:00 am: student arrival
8:30-9:00 am: Halloween Parade
9:00-11:00 am: Halloween Festival
11:00-11:45 am: Halloween Party
12:00 Dismissal

homework

2011-10-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

7th Grade Math:

finish the worksheet on solving equations

8th Grade Science:

if you and your partner haven't finish your project on Periodic Table, please take it home by Tuesday to complete and return by Thursday
don't forget you have to turn in all the questions on the study guide on Tuesday
there is a test on Tuesday

homework

2011-10-27T18:29:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps30

6th Grade Math:

2 worksheets on LCM and exponents

7th Grade Math:

no homework due to mass practice and field trip

8th Grade Science:

test next tuesday

homework

2011-10-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

worksheet on fraction multiplication
tutoring tomorrow

6th Grade Math and Science:

classes cancelled today due to assembly and pray chain for the red ribbon week
we will go through the homework tomorrow
tutoring tomorrow

7th Grade Math and Science:

classes cancelled today due to assembly, pray chain for the red ribbon week, and mass practice for Friday
tutoring tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

science test next Tuesday (study guide #1-44)
we have gone through all the information on the study guide, please bring your homework on Tuesday for a grade

Science Fair 2012

2011-10-25T14:39:00.001-07:00

The annual Science Fair will be on the 29th of January, 2012. The students have 3 months to prepare their projects. A letter will be sent home and posted on my blog by next Monday. Thank you for your attention.

homework

2011-10-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps29

6th Grade Math:

ps27

6th Grade Science:

mini quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-7 and also refer to the pages in your student book)
read study guide #8 through 13 by tomorrow

7th Grade Math:

ps34

7th Grade Science:

make sure you bring all your finished print outs (Mitosis and Photosynthesis)

8th Grade Science:

Science class cancelled today due to an junior high assembly
make sure you bring your questions and read through the rest of the questions on gas

Science Fair 2012

2011-10-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

homework

2011-10-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

7th Grade Science:

Read p.55-60 by Wednesday for a class project on cell cycle (Mitosis)
Mitosis: all stages to be typed by Wednesday
Photosynthesis: color and cut out the print out leaves by Wednesday

8th Grade Science:

Study Guide Questions #31-44 due tomorrow (Tuesday)

homework

2011-10-21T16:28:00.000-07:00

7th Grade Science:

Read p.55-60 by Monday for a class project on cell cycle (Mitosis)

8th Grade Science:

Study Guide Questions #31-44 due on Tuesday

homework

2011-10-20T17:42:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

p.690, Lesson 18

6th Grade Math:

ps26 and test Form A as homework
test tomorrow using test form B

7th Grade Math:

ps33

7th Grade Science:

Read p.55-60 (cell division: Mitosis)

8th Grade Science:

study guide questions (#31-44) due on Tuesday

homework

2011-10-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps28
2 worksheets on equivalent fractions

5th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow on circulatory system (study guide; I will go through with students in class before the quiz)
don't forget to finish the definitions and 5 times each in spelling (spelling is part of the science quiz)

6th Grade Math:

ps25

6th Grade Science:

science quiz tomorrow on theory of plate tectonics (study guide on plates; session 5 questions on p.36, and questions on p.39)

7th Grade Math:

ps32 and 2 worksheets on exponents and square roots (perfect squares)

8th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-20)
answer questions on study guide #21-30, due tomorrow
if you haven't finish your periodic table, please bring it home and finish by next Thursday (students have to coordinate between themselves to bring the materials home; I do not encourage home visiting)

homework

2011-10-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

2 worksheets on fractions (I will go through with students tomorrow in class)

6th Grade Math:

3 worksheets

7th Grade Math:

ps31 and 1 worksheet on exponents

8th Grade Science:

study guide questions #1-20 on Gas behavior

homework

2011-10-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps27

5th Grade Science:

study the study guide on Circulatory System
I will review the study guide with the students and give them a mini quiz right after
definition and spelling 5 times each due tomorrow (learn how to spell the scientific words correctly)

6th Grade Math:

ps24 and 1 worksheet (fraction division)

7th Grade Math:

ps29 and complete the worksheet on solving for y

homework

2011-10-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps26

6th Grade Math:

ps23
2 worksheets due on Monday (tutoring students and absent students)

6th Grade Science:

chapter 1, section 5 assessment on p.36 (#1-3; we will discuss the questions and answers on Tuesday)
chapter 1, Review and Assessment on p.39 (answers only)
Science Test on Wednesday

7th Grade Math:

2 worksheets (solve for the variable with decimals; order of operations)

7th Grade Science:

science quiz postponed to Monday due to eye testing today
quiz will be on study guide #1-35

homework

2011-10-13T18:24:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

1 worksheet (fractions into decimals)

6th Grade Math:

ps22 due tomorrow
2 worksheets on addition and subtraction due on Monday for tutoring students

6th Grade Science:

section 5 assessment questions, p.36 due on next Tuesday
science test postponed to next Wednesday

7th Grade Math:

Test 6, From A as homework (I have gone through form A with students today)
Math Test tomorrow (I will use test 6, form B)

7th Grade Science:

Science quiz tomorrow (study guide #1-35)

homework

2011-10-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

p.691, supplemental practice lesson 20
Math test tomorrow (I have gone through Test form A with students today; I will use Test form B tomorrow for test)

6th Grade Math:

2 worksheets (fraction addition and fraction subtraction)

6th Grade Science:

Science Test tomorrow (please refer to the study guide and the pages stated on the study guide)
please also return your missing homework notice with parent's signature together with your late work
section 5 assessment on p.36 (due on Friday)

7th Grade Math:

1 worksheet (decimal division)

7th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow (p.40-47 and the study guide)

homework

2011-10-11T17:42:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps25
test on Thursday

6th Grade Math:

2 worksheets on fractions (multiplication and division)

6th Grade Science:

definitions and a list of major plates (refer to the study guide and p.32-36)
please go through the study guide
quiz on Thursday

7th Grade Math:

ps28
worksheet on decimal division

8th Grade Science:

complete the questions by tomorrow, I will check before discussion
write information of solids, liquids, and gases on the three index cards that I have provided for you
science quiz on Thursday (solid, liquid, and gas)

homework

2011-10-10T16:25:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

Test 3, Form A as homework
1 worksheet
Test on Wednesday (I will review test3 form A with students tomorrow, I will use test 3, form B for test)

5th Grade Science:

2 worksheets
also read A16-17 (Circulatory System)
I will give a short quiz on Thursday (The circulatory system)

6th Grade Math:

1 ws (percent, #31-54)
Test tomorrow (I have gone through form A with students as review, I will use Test 3, Form B for test)

6th Grade Science:

Model of Sea-Floor Spreading is due tomorrow, please bring your project
we will be going through the theory of plate tectonics this week, p.32-41, please read ahead

7th Grade Math:

ps27
1 ws (expanded form)
Test on Thursday
I will review Test Form A with students before Thursday

7th Grade Science:

please bring molecule materials by Wednesday for an effort grade (household materials are more than sufficient)
read p.44-53 and the study guide by Wednesday (photosynthesis and respiration)
tentative science quiz on Friday

8th Grade Science: (classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)

read science fair handouts by tomorrow
read p.40-53 by tomorrow

homework

2011-10-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps24

6th Grade Math:

1 worksheet (percent; #1-30); please show all your work on the template and rewrite your answers on the worksheet

6th Grade Science:

model of sea-floor spreading (all the materials are provided to the students, due on Tuesday

7th Grade Science:

please refer to yesterday's posting

8th Grade Science:

please refer to yesterday's posting

homework

2011-10-06T18:01:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps23

6th Grade Math:

complete constructing the polygons (regular hexagon, regular triangle, and a circle with diameter and radius)
Test 3 Form A as homework (I will use Test 3 Form B as test next Tuesday)
2 worksheets

6th Grade Science:

read through the instructions for modeling sea-floor spreading
I will supply construction paper tomorrow
modeling sea-floor spreading is due next Wednesday

7th Grade Math:

ps26

7th Grade Science:

read p.44-53 (photosynthesis and respiration) by next Monday
construct a water molecule and a carbon dioxide molecule (reference page 26)
- please get the materials ready by next Tuesday (dollar stores are the best places to purchase cheap circular objects) and bring them to school

8th Grade Science:

read science fair handouts
read p.40-53 by next Tuesday

homework

2011-10-05T17:12:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

2 worksheets (multiplication and division)

6th Grade Math:

practice using the protractor
construct a regular hexagon, a regular triangle, and a circle with diameter and radius being labeled

7th Grade Math:

ps25
tentative test on Friday

8th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow on p.22-27

homework

2011-10-04T17:47:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps22

5th Grade Science:

read through handout copies #1
some students need to retake the science quiz tomorrow (please have your child memorize the scientific names of the skeleton)

6th Grade Math:

ps21

6th Grade Science:

read through handout copies #1
quiz tomorrow on Sea-Floor Spreading

7th Grade Math:

ps24

7th Grade Science:

quiz tomorrow on skeleton, diffusion and osmosis
we do not have science classes on Tuesdays, I will pass out handout copies #1 to the 7th graders tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

read through handout copies #1
Math Analyzing Data (all questions in complete sentences; p.27) due tomorrow

homework

2011-10-03T16:33:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps21 due tomorrow
The fraction multiplication worksheet was given as weekend homework, please complete and turn in tomorrow.
math test tomorrow (up to lesson 20 cumulative)
- Students still have test form A (I have gone through all the questions with students last Friday) and their homework (as notes) with them for preparing for the test. I will collect the forms and their homework tomorrow before the test.
- I will use test form B for test

5th Grade Science:

the students had a review and a pretest on the study guide (osmosis and diffusion) and the scientific names of the skeleton today
the test is tomorrow

6th Grade Math:

ps20

6th Grade Science:

please refer to the previous blog posting on the reading assignment

7th Grade Math:

ps23
tentative math test on Friday

7th Grade Science:

mini quiz tomorrow
lab for sure on Wednesday

8th Grade Science:

all science classes resume starting tomorrow

homework

2011-09-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps20 due on Monday
I will go through ps20 with students on Monday
I have gone through test 3 form A (yesterday's homework) with students today in class
Test on Tuesday (up to lesson 20 cumulative)

I will give students Test 3 Form B as Test (similar to Form A)

5th Grade Science:

This week's quiz was cancelled due to our busy festival practice.
Science quiz postponed to next Tuesday (Cell and the scientific names of the skeleton)

6th Grade Math:

1 worksheet (fraction multiplication) due on Monday (Please show all your work on the template.)
tentative math quiz on Tuesday

6th Grade Science:

don't forget to read p.23-31

7th Grade Math:

worksheets lesson 1 from a new student math book (please read through the pages before you start doing the math problems)

7th Grade Science:

we will discuss the questions on section 4 assessment on Monday
make sure your bring the above homework to school on Monday

8th Grade Science:

Refer to the previous blogs for information.
all science classes resume starting next week

2011-09-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

Test Form A as homework (worksheet)
I will use Test Form B as test on next Tuesday

5th Grade Science:

quiz on cell postponed to next week (Tuesday) due to Festival practice
Mini quiz tomorrow on scientific names of the skeleton (make sure you know how to spell all the names)

6th Grade Math:

no homework today due to Festival practice

6th Grade Science:

read p.23-31 by next Monday

7th Grade Math:

ps 22
math test tomorrow

7th Grade Science:

science quiz postponed to next Monday due to Festival Practice

the cell and its environment
scientific name of the skeleton

8th Grade Science:

Read through p.27 (graph) and p.30-33 (energy) by next Tuesday
We will go through the above and discuss the questions on Chapter 1 Assessment 3 and 4 starting next Tuesday
tentative schedule for a quiz will be on next Thursday

homework

2011-09-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps18

5th Grade Science:

quiz postponed to next week due to Festival practice
color and memorize the scientific names of the skeleton by next Monday

6th Grade Festival Basket:

due tomorrow by 8 am

6th Grade Math:

ps19 and 1 worksheet

6th Grade Science:

read p.23-31

7th Grade Math:

Form 5A work sheet and ps21

7th Grade Science:

quiz postponed to next week due to Festival practice
skeleton (just color and memorize the scientific names of the skeleton)

A Message to 6th Grade Parents

2011-09-27T18:36:00.000-07:00

Due date for bringing in UCLA items for the Festival is Thursday morning.

Students will wear blue jeans and a white shirt (church shirt is fine) for the Festival performance. British scarves will be provided by me. If you have any British hats, please have your child wear it for the performance.

Thank you again for all the help and support.

Mrs. Dwyer

Please scroll down for today's Homework Posting.

homework

2011-09-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps18
Math Test on Friday (up to lesson 20)

5th Grade Science:

Science quiz tomorrow (5th grade science cancelled today due to Festival practice)

6th Grade Math:

ps17
Math test on Friday up to Lesson 20

6th Grade Science:

Read p.23-31
quiz tomorrow for sure

7th Grade Math:

ps20 and 1 worksheet in percent (#31 to the end)
Math test on Friday up to Lesson 20

7th Grade Science:

Section 4 Assessment questions (all) due tomorrow (please answer the questions in complete sentences)
quiz on Thursday (p.32-37)

8th Grade Science:

Read through p.27 (graph) and p.30-33 (energy) by tomorrow
Quiz on Thursday

homework

2011-09-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

ps17 (must show work)

5th Grade Science:

Quiz tomorrow (Study Guide)

6th Grade Math:

ps18

7th Grade Math:

ps19
1 work sheet on percent (#1-30 only)

7th Grade Science:

Section 4 Assessment questions (all) due on Wednesday (please answer the questions in complete sentences)
quiz on Thursday (p.32-37)

Festival Basket - 6th Grade - UCLA items

2011-09-25T13:58:00.000-07:00

A letter has been sent out, please ask your child for the letter. School service hours will be given with a receipt.

*Thank you for your donation and support.*

6th Grade Festival Basket: UCLA items

2011-09-24T13:51:00.000-07:00

Please support our Church and School by donating UCLA items. Every $8.00 for 1 school service hour. Thank you.

homework

2011-09-22T16:39:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

2 worksheets due tomorrow
Please sign and return the student folder by tomorrow

6th Grade Math:

2 worksheets and ps16 due tomorrow

6th Grade Science:

science mini quiz tomorrow on the study guide (we have finished the study guide today)

7th Grade Math:

1 worksheet (the left column) and ps18 due tomorrow

8th Grade Science:

chapter 1, section 3 assessment, (#1-3a)
chapter 1, section 4 assessment, (all)
due on 9/27/2011 (next Tuesday)
class resumes next week

homework

2011-09-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

5th Grade:

5th Grade classes cancelled with me due to ITBS testing
I did not have the opportunity to collect their worksheets today, please bring them tomorrow.
1 will collect the student folders starting tomorrow. The due date is Friday.

6th Grade Math and Message to 6th Grade Parents:

1 Math board sheet due tomorrow (30 problems)
Please return the progress reports with signature no later than Friday.
Please ask your child for the student folder and sign right next to the student's name.
UCLA festival basket is still waiting for the items.(: Please support our Church and the School by donating items. You will get school service hours, and your child will also get an ice-cream and soda party from me. Free dress pass will also be issued by me. Thank you every much.

7th Grade Math:

1 worksheet due tomorrow (students are only responsible for the "across" column

8th Grade:

classes cancelled due to ITBS testing
science homework that has been assigned is due on next Tuesday, please check the previous blogs for details

homework/6th Grade Festival Basket

2011-09-20T16:52:00.000-07:00

5th Grade Math:

no math today due to ITBS
students are still responsible for 1 worksheet (2 digits multiply by 2 digits), due tomorrow
Please sign the student folder by Friday to receive extra credit toward the first quarter report card.

6th Grade Math:

2 worksheets due tomorrow
Please sign the student folder by Friday to receive extra credit toward the first quarter report card.
UCLA Festival Basket due this Friday:

School service hours will be applied ($8.00 per hour).
Please submit your donation with the receipt.
6th Grade Students will also receive a free dress pass from me.
I will throw in an ice-cream and soda party for my 6th graders if our goal of 100% participation is met by this Friday. Thank you for all your support!

7th Grade Math:

ps17 due tomorrow
Please sign the student folder by Friday to receive extra credit toward the first quarter report card.