Next Week

Parents and Students

This is a reminder that I will not be at work all next week. I apologize for the inconvenience but you will be left in capable hands with Mrs. Comer. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the school and ask for her.

Agenda for next week: (9/27 - 10/01)

Monday: Mr. Bullins/GREAT
                       Quiz on Cultural Traits notes/vocabulary

Tuesday: Guided Reading worksheet on culture chapter
                        Junior Scholastic Magazine
                      Work on current events and/or cultural traits projects

Wednesday: Junior Scholastic Magazine
                              Work on current events and/or cultural traits
                                               projects

Thursday: Library - Almanac lesson

Friday: Turn in current events
                   Turn in cultural traits projects
                   Library - Finish almanac lesson
                   Any time left over: work on projects, current events,
                             Junior Scholastic Magazines
                    

Monday, October 4th is a teacher workday and students do not come to school.

What we did Today!

All classes worked on their 8 cultural traits projects today. These are due next Friday! Next week they will have the opportunity to work on these in class but not a lot of time will be given. Students can do these at home if they need to.

We received our Cultural Vocabulary Quizzes back today.

Monday, we are having a quiz on the 8 cultural traits notes and vocabulary. It will be especially important to know your three types of government and three types of economies.

Mr. Bullins will be in class on Monday as well.

What we did today!

Today all classes took notes on the 8 Cultural Traits. We took a short quiz on the vocabulary in this section. Monday we will have a quiz on the notes we took today. Start looking over your notes now. Some of it includes your vocabulary words again.

We began our 8 Cultural Traits project today and will hopefully finish it tomorrow. If not, you all will finish with the substitute next week.

Reminder: Mrs. Cotten will not be here all next week. Mrs. Comer will be your substitute all week. If you have any questions or concerns, my blog will not be updated next week. However, tomorrow, I will list everything that we are doing in the classroom on my blog so you can be aware of what is on the agenda for next week while I am away.

There is no homework tonight! Enjoy your evening.

What we did Today!

Block 1 and 2:
We finished our vocabulary for the culture chapter. There will be a quiz on this tomorrow. We went over our pop quizzes we took on Tuesday.

Block 3:
We finished our vocabulary for the culture chapter. There will be a quiz on this tomorrow. We took a quiz on our culture notes section 1. We will get these back tomorrow.


Projects will be started tomorrow using the pictures you brought in.

Progress reports are due tomorrow signed. You will get a 100% if you bring it in by tomorrow and a 0% if you don't bring it in tomorrow.

HAW River field trip money is due Friday! ($25.00)

No Current Events this week.

What we did Today

Block 1 and 2:
We reviewed notes from Friday and took a pop quiz on the information. We began working in our Jigsaw groups to learn the 8 cultural traits. We will finish this tomorrow.

Block 3:
We read through your Railroads reading and discussed its importance to the Industrial Revolution. We reviewed your notes from Friday. You should expect a quiz on this information for tomorrow. We got into groups to begin our Jigsaw activity with the 8 cultural traits. Tomorrow, we will learn and complete this activity.

All Classes:
We received our progress reports today. These are due back signed by Thursday for a free 100%. We also received our Chapter 1 Tests back.

Homework: Be on the lookout for pop quizzes all week. Also, progress reports are due back signed by Thursday.


Project Alert:
I asked all students to bring in a picture of themselves so that we can make a personal connection to the 8 cultural traits being learned in class. We will be starting a project on Thursday and finishing it Friday using the 8 cultural traits and the picture that each student brought in. Please try to be here those two days so that you can complete your project.

What we did Today!

All Classes:
You received your current events notebooks back with your week 3 grade in them. These are getting better every week. Keep up the good work!

Mr. Bullins was in class today doing G.R.E.A.T.

Pictures for your project are due tomorrow! As of Wednesday, I will start to dock points every day your picture is late.

THERE IS NO CURRENT EVENT DUE THIS WEEK! YOU HAVE A WEEK OFF.

Block 1:
We reviewed your Constitution Day homework.

Block 2:
We reviewed your Constitution Day homework and your Railroads reading.

Block 3:
We did not get to review your homework papers. Make sure you have this in class tomorrow.


NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT. ENJOY YOUR EVENING!

STEELERS!

The Steelers are on today so hopefully you all are watching the game.

Remember to bring in your picture of yourself.

HAW River money is due Friday. The Cotten, Schraufnagel, Hylton team is going to Haw River on October 5th.

Progress Reports go home on Tuesday.

Wednesday is an early release day.

Monday, October 4th is a teacher workday so there is no school for students.

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!

What we did today

We listened to the week in rap.

We turned in our current events notebooks. Remember: if you did not turn it in today, you can turn it in Monday as long as you have two articles completed.

We began our chapter on Culture. We took notes today on the first section of this chapter.

Currently, the next few chapters we do are not out of your classroom textbook. However, some of the information is the same but I am using another resource to put together my class notes and presentations. Please make sure you keep your notes organized, labeled, and up-to-date (in the case of being absent) so that you will be able to complete assignments in class or at home.

Some of you did not come to school today with a picture of yourself. You need this picture by Tuesday so we can start your project.

Have a great weekend. Mr. Bullins will be in class on Monday.

REMINDER

Blue form for HAW RIVER FIELD TRIP is due tomorrow.

Money for HAW RIVER FIELD TRIP is due September 24th.

PICTURE DAY is tomorrow.

EARLY RELEASE day is September 22nd.

If you have not had your parents sign your GREAT paper, this is due Monday or Mr. Bullins cannot allow you to participate in GREAT class.

What we did Today

Today we did activities related to Constitution Day. Tomorrow is the actual day of celebrating the Constitution and we prepared ourselves to be knowledgeable citizens of America.

We turned in our Railroads reading that was homework last night.

Homework:
1) Current Events
2) Constitution Multiple Choice questions
3) Bring in picture of yourself (no baby pics please)

Have a great night!

What we did today

All classes took their chapter 1 test today.

Homework: complete the reading about railroads

Remember to bring in a picture of yourself by Friday. It should not be a large picture but something you can put on paper for a project. We will start the project Tuesday of next week.

Keep working on your current events for the week.

Reminders!!!

Haw River field trip form is due by September 17th. This form needs turned in with a parent signature so that we know you and your parents understand the discipline policy.

HAW River field trip money is due by September 24th. Try to get your money in as soon as possible. YOU WANT TO GO ON THIS TRIP!!!

September 17th is picture day at school. Come dressed to impress!

September 22nd is an early release day from school. School lets out at 12:55p.m.

If girls are interested in science or would like to spend more time doing experiments, they should attend the GELS (Girls Experiencing and Learning Science) meeting. The meeting is Wednesday, September 15th in room 607 from 3:15 - 3:45. COME AND ENJOY THE FASCINATING WORLD OF SCIENCE. (You may even get to shoot off a rocket)

What we did Today!

All classes glued a strip of paper into their current events notebooks which helps to clarify what are current events and what are NOT considered current events. This paper needs to be glued in by Friday for those of you who had their notebooks at home. I will be looking for it when I grade your article.

We reviewed your chapter 1 test study guide. There weren't a lot of questions being asked so hopefully this means everyone is ready and prepared for their test tomorrow. STUDY STUDY STUDY!

We ended the day with a geography game. Winners will be announced tomorrow before your test.

STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY

Your test is on all notes, guided readings, and worksheets from chapter 1.

What we did Today!

All Classes:
We received our grades on the second current events articles we did. They were much better this week!!! YAY!

Mr. Bullins came in and conducted his G.R.E.A.T. class today. There are some students that have yet to bring in your paper signed. Please remember this for next Monday in order to participate for the remainder of the year.

Remember to bring in a picture or yourself by Friday. This needs to be a recent picture (within the last two years). No baby pictures! We will be starting a project next week using these pictures you bring in.

Make sure to have your study guides in class tomorrow. We will review for your chapter 1 test tomorrow.

Your chapter 1 test is Wednesday, September 15th.

Blocks 1 and 2:
We reviewed your chapter 1 section 2 guided reading, compass rose, and map key papers.

Block 3:
We reviewed your chapter 1 section 2 guided reading and compass rose papers.

Updates!

Haw River field trip form is due by September 17th. This form needs turned in with a parent signature so that we know you and your parents understand the discipline policy.

HAW River field trip money is due by September 24th. Try to get your money in as soon as possible. YOU WANT TO GO ON THIS TRIP!!!

The school-wide candy fundraiser has kicked off. Money will be collected on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. Please do not bring in money on any other day because we will not take it from you.

September 17th is picture day at school. Come dressed to impress!

September 22nd is an early release day from school. School lets out at 12:55p.m.

If girls are interested in science or would like to spend more time doing experiments, they should attend the GELS (Girls Experiencing and Learning Science) meeting. The meeting is Wednesday, September 15th in room 607 from 3:15 - 3:45. COME AND ENJOY THE FASCINATING WORLD OF SCIENCE. (You may even get to shoot off a rocket)

What we did today!

All Classes:
We turned in our homework from last night. This was the compass rose paper and using a map key paper. All current events were due today as well. Study guides for the first chapter test were handed out today. Everyone should start studying, or at least read through the study guide so that you come prepared to ask questions on Monday and Tuesday.

Reminder: if you did not complete your current events then you need to have two done by Monday's class in order to receive full credit.

Each student needs to have their GREAT paper signed in order to attend Mr. Bullins' class on Monday. He is in the room every Monday and you will not want to miss out!

Block 1 and 2:
Finished the guided reading for chapter 1 section 2. We will go over this on Monday.

Block 3:
We discusses the notes for chapter 1 section 2 and then completed the guided reading for chapter 1 section 2. We will review these on Monday.


Chapter 1 Test is Wednesday, September 15th.

Enjoy your weekend!

What we did today!

All Classes:
Each class has two homework assignments tonight. Students need to complete a compass rose worksheet and a map key worksheet. This is due when you come into class tomorrow. Also, your second current events article is due tomorrow. I hope you all did not wait until the last minute to do this again!!!

Study guides for your first chapter test will go home tomorrow. Your chapter 1 test is on Wednesday, September 15th.

Reminder: Mr. Bullins needs your GREAT paper signed by Monday. If you don't have this, you don't get to participate in class on Mondays.

Block 1 and Block 2:
We finished your longitude and latitude quiz on coordinates today. Most of you did really awesome! We completed filling in our notes for chapter 1 section 2 and began working on our guided reading for that section.

Block 3:
Mr. Bullins came in and did GREAT today. We also began filling out our chapter 1 section 2 notes. Be ready to finish your longitude and latitude quiz on coordinates tomorrow.

See you all tomorrow!!!

Don't watch too much t.v. tonight. You have work to get done!

Reminder:

FCA dance on Friday. The cost is $5 and you have tomorrow and Friday morning to buy tickets!!

HAW River field trip money is due September 24th. Try to get your money in as soon as possible. YOU WANT TO GO ON THIS TRIP!!!

Tomorrow we have an assembly to discuss the candy fundraiser here at RCMS. Candy will be coming home either tomorrow or Friday.

September 22nd is an early release day from school. School lets out at 12:55p.m.

If girls are interested in science or would like to spend more time doing experiments, they should attend the GELS (Girls Experiencing and Learning Science) meeting. The meeting is Wednesday, September 15th in room 607 from 3:15 - 3:45. COME AND ENJOY THE FASCINATING WORLD OF SCIENCE. (You may even get to shoot off a rocket)

What we did Today!

Block 1 and Block 3:
We reviewed the longitude and latitude worksheet from our group work. Then, we reviewed the answers on the 5 themes of geography quiz. We took a short pop quiz on longitude, latitude, and hemispheres. After reviewing the answers to this, we began a second quiz (a group quiz) on using longitude and latitude coordinates.

We began talking briefly about maps and parts to a map to get us ready for section 2 in chapter 1.

Block 2:
We reviewed the longitude and latitude worksheet from our group work. We reviewed the answers to our guided reading for chapter 1 section 1 and discussed our 5 themes of geography before we took the quiz on the 5 themes.

After taking the 5 themes of geography quiz we graded this and reviewed the answers. Then, we took a short pop quiz on longitude, latitude, and hemispheres.

We began talking briefly about maps and parts to a map to get us ready for section 2 in chapter 1.

All Classes:
No classes have homework tonight.

Get some good sleep tonight and come back ready to ace your longitude and latitude coordinates quiz!!!

What we did today

All classes:
Current events notebooks were returned with grades stapled inside today. A new current event article is due this Friday!!!

Block 1:
Mr. Bullins began GREAT today. We took a quiz on the 5 themes of geography. We took a pre-quiz on maps which we will begin talking about tomorrow.

Block 2:
Mr. Bullins began GREAT today. We took a pre-quiz on maps which we will begin talking about tomorrow. We finished our competition with the guided readings on chapter 1 section 1 and received grades on those.

Block 3:
We took a quiz on the 5 themes of geography today. We finished our competition with the guided readings on chapter 1 section 1 and received grades on those.

Reminder

For those of you who were absent on Friday or failed to turn in your current events notebooks...
YOU NEED TO HAVE THOSE HANDED IN ON TUESDAY!!!
If you were absent Friday, you need to have one finished article. If you failed to turn in your notebook and you would like a grade, you need to hand in two finished articles.

Look over your notes to understand your five themes of geography quiz.

Enjoy your Labor Day!!

What we did Today

We turned in our first current events articles. I had some students who did not finish theirs and some who did not follow directions. Please don't wait until Thursday night to start working on your articles!!! You have a week to get one article done. Don't procrastinate!!!

All classes received their world map tests back. Mostly everyone did a great job. Awesome!!!

Reward charts were introduced. I even gave my first rewards out today.

We finished our notes on chapter 1 section 1 too. If you were absent, make sure you get these from a classmate or ask me.

Block 1:
We finished our competition today and worksheet: guided reading chapter 1 section 1. I loved the competition in the room. You guys all did great! Remember that you will have your quiz on the five themes of geography on Tuesday.

Blocks 2 and 3:
We began our competition today using the worksheet: guided reading chapter 1 section 1. We will finish this on Tuesday. You guys will have a quiz on the five themes of geography on Tuesday.

Have a great Labor Day weekend and eat some burgers and hot dogs. YUM!!!

Maybe you could even get some hohos!!!

What we did Today!

In Block 1:
Today we finished our group work. If you have been absent, you will have to finish this on your own. But, if you have questions or need help, please ask.

We completed the rest of our notes and discussion on chapter 1 section 1.

In Blocks 2 and 3:
Some groups finished their group work but there are some that will have to put it in fifth gear tomorrow to finish. We will complete your chapter 1 section 1 notes tomorrow.

All Classes:
Your current events articles are due tomorrow!!! This is your first one. A lot of you have waited until the last minute to do this assignment. Make sure you have this done for tomorrow. If they are not in your class crate by 3:01pm Friday they will be marked as late. Remember that we do have a deal that if you are late turning this in, you can do two articles and turn it in Monday. (In this case it will be Tuesday with the holiday weekend)

I am super excited to read your current events articles!!!

Computer Lab

Today we spent most of the class in the computer lab registering for the textbook online. We also learned how to navigate the website and the textbook.
The online textbook website: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

While we were in the computer lab we discussed this blog and how to use it and how to sign in. Remember: you will need a gmail, yahoo, or AOL account to sign in. If you do not have one of these, you can create an account easily. Just follow the steps as they prompt you.

If you want to be a follower, which allows you to post comments, then you have so sign up to be a follower. If you just want access to read the blog, then all you do is type in the link and read. You do NOT have to sign up if all you want to do is read the blog.

After working the computer lab, we came back to class and worked for approximately 20min on our group work of hemispheres, longitude, and latitude.

No homework tonight!

Keep working on your current event articles. They are due Friday.

Keep up the good work guys!!!