Thursday, June 3

Science: Chemistry Final Tuesday.

Study guide, nonmetals/metaliods properties w.s., balancing w.s. 1-15 due Monday.

Wednesday, June 2

Science: Balancing Equations #2 (1-15). Due Monday. Study Guide provided on Thursday.
Final Chemistry Test Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Social Studies: Bring your textbook to class! This is for a grade!

Science: Balancing Equations #1 (1-10). Must sow work for credit.

Friday, May 28, 2010

EVERYONE DID A PHENOMENAL JOB!!!
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Social Studies:
United Nations Conference TOMORROW!
Encourage your parents to come see you!!
Come in proper and appropriate western business attire.
Bring a copy of your position paper, Status of women packet, How to write a position paper packet, pen/pencil, and paper.
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!

Wednesday, May 26

Science: Alkali Earth Metal Lab Questions #1-11

Social Studies: Position papers due!!!
Extra credit for getting UN Conference HO signed.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Social Studies:
*Continue researching UN country and topic. USE WEBSITES PROVIDED!
*Start working on your position paper.

Math: Test Corrections Due Wednesday

Monday, May 24

Attention Parents: We are in need of science fair judges on May 27 from 8-11am. If interested, please contact Mary McKinney. No science experience required, but is a plus. mkmckinney@cps.edu


Science: Periodic Table Search handout.

Social Studies: RESEARCH your UN country and the status of women:
*Problems
*Statistics
*website
*info found
*research questions
*still need to visit www......

Friday, May 21

Attention Parents: We are in need of science fair judges on May 27 from 8-11am. If interested, please contact Mary McKinney. No science experience required, but is a plus. mkmckinney@cps.edu

Friday, May 21, 2010

Social Studies: Start doing research on your country and the status of women. Bring in articles and/or labtop on Monday!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Social Studies: Start doing research on your country and the status of women. Bring in articles and/or labtop on Monday!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Science:

Attention Parents: We are in need of science fair judges on May 27 from 8-11am. If interested, please contact Mary McKinney. No science experience required, but is a plus.
mkmckinney@cps.edu

Math: Worksheet #1-62 (Due Monday)

Social Studies: Start doing research on your country and the status of women. Bring in articles and/or labtop on Monday!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Social Studies:
214- Finish Project and be ready to present
212- Complete TWO outlines, due Wednesday

Monday, May 17, 2010

Math: p. 793 Chapter 7 Test #1-16

Science: Organizing the Periodic Table Vocab W.S.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Math: p. 792 #1-24 odd

Thursday, May 13

Don't Forget:

$130 Graduation fee due TOMORROW

Math: p. 791 #1-8, 14-20

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Book Projects extended due date: Monday, May 17 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.) If you opt to turn in your Book Project on Friday, you will receive a 5% bonus.

Science: Study for Atomic Structure Quiz Friday

Wednesday, May 12

Don't Forget:

$130 Graduation fee due FRIDAY

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due TOMORROW from Groups 2 (Friend) & 6 (Teacher)
• Book Projects extended due date: Monday, May 17 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.) If you opt to turn in your Book Project on Friday, you will receive a 5% bonus.

Science: Atomic Structure Quiz Friday

Social Studies: Read pgs. 757-762. Pick your United Nations partner.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Don't Forget:

$130 Graduation fee due FRIDAY

Baby pics and collage pics due TOMORROW for Memory Book

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 2 (Friend) & 6 (Teacher)
• Book Projects extended due date: Monday, May 17 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.) If you opt to turn in your Book Project on Friday, you will receive a 5% bonus.

Math: p. 789 #1-14, 18

Monday, May 10, 2010

Don't Forget:

$130 Graduation fee due FRIDAY

Baby pics and collage pics due TUESDAY for Memory Book

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 2 (Friend) & 6 (Teacher)
• Book Projects due Friday, May 16 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.)

Math: p. 31#8, p. 34 #13

science: drawing atoms #2

Social Studies: Read pgs. 695-696. Do Main Ideas a and b on pg. 698

Friday, May 7, 2010

Social Studies: Outline pgs. 686-690

BRING YOUR GRADUATION MONEY!!!!!

Science: Valence electron and Dot diagram handout (do not do #12)

Math: p. 787 #1-16, 26-27, 31-33

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Book Projects due next Friday, May 16 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.)

Science: Drawing Atoms #1

Math: p. 772 Lesson 7-3 #1-21

United Nation delegates

Wednesday, May 5

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due TOMORROW from Groups 3 (Teacher) & 4 (Friend)
• Book Projects due next Friday, May 16 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.)

Science: Electron lab questions: 1-3, and analysis 1-2

Social Studies: Complete the outline pgs. 679-683.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Don't Forget: Talent Show Tomorrow....Come dressed in your awesome 80's attire!

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 3 (Teacher) & 4 (Friend)
• Book Projects due next Friday, May 16 (This counts as both a Reading and Writing grade. The Reading grade will be equivalent to a Literary Essay and the Writing grade will be equivalent to a Published Paper.)

Science: Create data table for Electron Probability lab.

Social Studies:
*Outline pgs. 679-681 for 214
*Outline pgs. 679-683 for 212

Math: p. 445-446 #32-45

Monday, May 3, 2010

Science: Atomic Structure W.S.

Math: p. 444 #12-31

Social Studies: Bring $130 for graduation!! Money order or cash!

Make sure you bring your binder and textbook to class tomorrow.

United Nations Field Trip!!!!!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Social Studies: UN Conference!!
*Western Business Attire
*Please remind your parents that we intend to be back at Newberry by 5:15pm.
*DO NOT BRING ipods!
*Practice your speech
*Get a good night sleep
Good Luck Newberry!!


Science: "Inside Atom" vocab sheet- due Monday.

Math: p. 773 / Lesson 7-6 #1-15

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Math: p. 430-432 #8-13

Social Studies:
Prepare UN speech!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 1 (Friend) & 5 (Teacher)

Social Studies:
*Bring UN permission slip and graduation $.
*Be ready to present your UN speech.

Science: 214- none
212- questions #1-5 from element flame test lab.

Math: p. 424 #17-34 (Graphing is optional)

Monday, April 26, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 1 (Friend) & 5 (Teacher)

Math: p. 416-417 #8-14

Social Studies:
*Get the UN conference and video & photography permission slip signed.
*Continue working on your speech outline.

Science: 212- none
214- questions #1-5 from element flame test lab.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Don't Forget: Pictures for 8th Grade Memory Book will be taken MONDAY

Reading:

• Read for 1 hour; create 6-8 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Room 212 only: Partner Reading Planning Sheet COMPLETED on Monday

Social Studies: Relax and enjoy your weekend!!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression

Writing:

• Final TYPED Persuasive Paper due TOMORROW
• Hand in the following on the way into Writing class, already organized and stapled in the correct order:

1. Blank grade sheet
2. Final typed draft
3. Rough draft
4. Pre-outline approval form
5. All research notes
6. Informal outline

Social Studies: Review UN packet.

Science: Element/Compound Quiz Friday

Math: p. 410 #18-43, p. 412 Self-Test #1-8

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 2 (Teacher) & 6 (Friend)

Writing:

• Final TYPED Persuasive Paper due Friday

Math: p. 402-403 #16-37

Science: Counting Atoms (data table worksheet)
Quiz Friday on Elements and Compunds. Study plan provided today.

Social Studies: Relax and enjoy the day off!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 2 (Teacher) & 6 (Friend)
• Complete Partner Reading Sheet; come prepared with 2 questions/thoughts for tomorrow's Book Partner Discussion

Writing:

• Final typed Persuasive Paper due Friday

Science: Counting Atoms 1-10.

Math: p. 396-397 # 20-37, 51

Social Studies: Bring in FINAL copy of your position paper and email the position paper to yourself or me!!!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 1 hour; create 6-8 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due next Thursday from Groups 2 (Teacher) & 6 (Friend)

Writing:

• Persuasive Paper Outline due Monday (214 only)

Social Studies: Rough draft of Position Paper DUE MONDAY!!! USE THE PROPER HEADING AND FORMAT! TYPE IT! BRING TO CLASS!

Math: p. 388 #17-32

Have a great weekend!!

Science: Element Project due Tuesday.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Science: Element Project Research.

Social Studies: Spend 30-40 min researching your UN country and topic. Bring notes and information to class tomorrow.

Math: p. 383 #1-14

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due TOMORROW from Groups 3 (Friend) & 4 (Teacher)

Writing:

• Persuasive Paper Outline due Friday

Math: p. 376-378 #12-54 even

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 3 (Friend) & 4 (Teacher)

Writing:

• Pen Pal letter (wasn't collected today due to testing - WILL be collected tomorrow)

Social Studies: Be prepared to present Civil Rights Project.
**Continue research for UN!

Math: p. 376-378 #11-55 odd (skip #33) / Solutions are on p. 832

Monday, April 12, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due from Groups 3 (Friend) & 4 (Teacher)

Writing:

• Pen Pal letter due tomorrow

Math: p. 792 #1-24

Social Studies: Be prepared to present your Civil Rights Movement powerpoint!
Continue researching your UN topic within your country. Position papers, ONE per group is due Monday, April 19.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Math: p. 367 #18-41

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 3 (Friend) and 4 (Teacher)
• Homework AND Classwork Reading Records will be checked tomorrow for Monday and Tuesday

Social Studies:

Continue Civil Rights Movement research.

Bring permission slip signed! We need Chaperones!!!

Science:
"Formula" handout.

Math: p. 360 #23-33

Monday, April 5, 2010

Social Studies: Continue researching your Civil Rights Movement project event or person. Decide if your group will do a powerpoint or a poster board.

Math: p. 359-360 #14-19

Thursday, March 25

Time is runing out! Auction closes SUNDAY!

Want to go for dinner and a movie with Ms. Wietholter? Who wouldn't? Grab 2 friends and start bidding! The money goes for a good cause, but a fun-filled night with Ms. Wietholter? Priceless.

You can access the auction through the Newberry website or follow this link:

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?categoryId=105867731&auctionId=97812648

Register first and then you can start bidding!

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression

Writing:

• Research notes packet due TOMORROW (We will have SOME time in class to research, but the majority of the research should be completed today.)

Science: Science in News due Friday

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Want to go for dinner and a movie with Ms. Wietholter? Who wouldn't? Grab 2 friends and start bidding! The money goes for a good cause, but a fun-filled night with Ms. Wietholter? Priceless.

You can access the auction through the Newberry website or follow this link:

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?categoryId=105867731&auctionId=97812648

Register first and then you can start bidding!

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due TOMORROW from Groups 1 (Teacher) and 5 (Friend)

Writing:

• Research notes packet due Friday

Science: Science in news due by Friday. Mixture test is Thursday rather than Friday.

Math: p. 351 #22-31

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Social Studies: Study for test!! TEST and BINDER CHECK TOMORROW!!!

Science: Science in news due by Friday. Mixture test is Thursday rather than Friday.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Want to go for dinner and a movie with Ms. Wietholter? Who wouldn't? Grab 2 friends and start bidding! The money goes for a good cause, but a fun-filled night with Ms. Wietholter? Priceless.

You can access the auction through the Newberry website or follow this link:

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?categoryId=105867731&auctionId=97812648

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 1 (Teacher) and 5 (Friend)

Writing:

• Research notes packet due Friday

Math: p. 336 #27-38

Monday, March 22, 2010

Want to go for dinner and a movie with Ms. Wietholter? Who wouldn't? Grab 2 friends and start bidding! The money goes for a good cause, but a fun-filled night with Ms. Wietholter? Priceless.

You can access the auction through the Newberry website or follow this link:

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?categoryId=105867731&auctionId=97812648

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due Thursday from Groups 1 (Teacher) and 5 (Friend)

Writing:

• Research notes packet due Friday

Social Studies: Finish your drawings and be ready to present them. Make sure you understand your term/people! TEST and BINDER CHECK WEDNESDAY!!!!!

Science: Mixture Test Friday. Any student leaving early for Spring Break is responsible for taking test prior to last day. No make ups will be provided for this test.
Science in News due BY Friday.

Math: p. 336 #18-26

Friday, March 19, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 1 hour; create 6-8 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression

Writing:

• Finish Pre-Outline Approval Form for Persuasive Paper by Monday

Social Studies: EXTRA CREDIT: Make flash cards for each Key term/People on the Review sheet! Binder check and TEST WEDNESDAY!!!!!

212-Questions on Discrimination 1-10 DUE MONDAY.

United Nations: Research your topic on the website you wrote down in class!

8th Grade Math Homework

Create and solve 10 problems involving slope. 5 questions should be solving for m (like the first half of today's quiz) and 5 problems should be solving for r (like the second half of today's quiz).

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Reading:

• Read for 30 minutes; create 3-4 bullet points highlighting character and/or plot progression
• Literary Journals due next Thursday, March 25 from Groups 1 (Teacher) and 5 (Friend)

Social Studies: Complete and bring in UN country profile sheet (214 +212)

212- Finish questions 1-10 (due Monday)

8th Grade Math Homework

Desk Center 1 and 2 Classwork

(DUE TOMORROW)

p. 768 Lesson 6-1

#1-20

p. 770 Lesson 6-3

#1-7

(DUE TOMORROW)

QUIZ ON SLOPE - FRIDAY

(CLOSED NOTES)

St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Shakes