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We are having a No Name Calling/ No Bullying Week starting on Monday!!

Please download the following schedule of fun things to do and contests to enter.

 Download Schedule of this week's "No Bullying" events

Today, I gave students a copy of the political and physical maps I'll use for next weeks tests.  These become another resource to use as they study for their map tests. Just remember not to put #s or circles on the Physical Features map; we'll do this together in class on Monday. You may make your own copy and do whatever you wish to!!

Competition/game day will be on Monday as we continue working with physical features.

Study your maps, websites, song, etc. for next week's tests!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Listen to the weather.. on Monday; I heard there may be snow!!

Students continued working on their Geo Centers. As groups finished all centers and checked them, they began working on their Ancient Civ research. Remember to cover the 4 strands of Social Studies as you locate info: History, Government/Civics, Geography, Economics.

Tomorrow, I'll give students a copy of the political and physical maps I'll use for next weeks tests. Their will be blank circle showing where I'll have #d for the test. Students may fill in their own #s/labels as we play our practice games tomorrow. These become another resource to use as they study for their map tests.

Study your maps, websites, song, etc. for next week's tests!!

Mrs. Blank came in today to do our counseling lesson. Students viewed a video "Getting it Together." They took a study skills survey and played a Bingo Game of how to reduce stress.

I gave students a copy of the Latin American physical features study guide. (We may add a couple more features by Friday.) You may also download it from yesterday's Blog.

Study for your Wed & Thurs. map tests.

Also, links to two really good map game/practice sites were posted on yesterday's Blog for those who are new to our school. Students who used them for the European map tests did really well.

I conferenced with student whose parents are coming in today, be sure to check agendas for the correct time.

I've really enjoyed meeting with parents as we work together to help our students be successful in their Middle School experience.

Here is the study guide for the Latin American physical features test. Remember that the map will be numbered and you will write the correct number beside the matching feature.

Download Latin America physical features study guide revised2

Students continued to work on Geo Centers dealing with population density of Latin America. They analyzed and evaluated many different types of graphs, then wrote about their deductions for the three regions of Latin America. They also read about the Andes mountains and read a letter giving insight into the life of someone living in the Andes. They are working on filling out an informational compare/contrast of the land and people of the Andes.

Study for next week's tests on the capitals, countries, and physical features of Latin America. Don't forget to use these websites:

www.sheppardsoftware.com

www.ilike2learn.com

I conferenced with each student whose conference was today, so they could give input into what they are doing well, where they need help, and how parents/teacher/student can work together to help them be more successful!! Conferences with parents are going really well as we share this info with each other. Parents, don't forget to check your child's agenda to see what day and time your conference is.

Students worked on Geo Centers dealing with population density of Latin America. They analyzed and evaluated many different types of graphs, then wrote about their deductions for the three regions of Latin America.  They also read about the Andes mountains and read a letter giving insight into the life of someone living in the Andes. Then students filled out an informational compare/contrast of the land and people of the Andes.

I reminded students of next week's tests on the capitals, countries, and physical features of Latin America and of the resources to use to prepare for these tests. Check past Blogs and agenda. Study, study…don't wait until the last minute.

I also conferenced with each student whose conference was today, so they could give input into what they are doing well, where they need help, and how parents/teacher/student can work together to help them be more successful!! Conferences with parents are going really well as we share this info with each other.

Parents, don't forget to check your child's agenda to see what day and time your conference is.

After taking today's pop quiz on wkbk pg 15 & background notes, students continued with centers/research today by finishing vocab and critical thinking questions relating to the climate of Latin America.

DON'T FORGET PARENT CONFERENCES BEGIN MONDAY!! 

STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM SCHOOL BETWEEN 2:15-2:30. 

Homework until the Feb. 4 & 5 tests will be to study the countries, capitals, and physical features of Mexico, Central America/Caribbean, and South America.

I'm still making copies of Mrs. Harpin's Latin America country/capital song, students may bring in a blank CD-R if they want a copy.

Students continued with centers/research today by finishing background notes of the geography of Latin America and working on vocab.

Pop quiz tomorrow on wkbk pg 15 & background notes. Review tonight.

Homework until the Feb. 4 & 5 tests will be to study the countries, capitals, and physical features of Mexico, Central America/Caribbean, and South America.

I'm still making copies of Mrs. Harpin's Latin America country/capital song, students may bring in a blank CD-R if they want a copy.

Students took the mock writing assessment today in homeroom.

ACSS students continued with centers/research today by taking background notes of the geography of Latin America and working on vocab.

Homework until the Feb. 4 & 5 tests will be to study the countries, capitals, and physical features of Mexico, Central America/Caribbean, and South America.

I'm still making copies of Mrs. Harpin's Latin America country/capital song, students may bring in a blank CD-R if they want a copy.

Don't to bring a black or blue ink pen to homeroom!!