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June 12, 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Have a wonderful summer. I am looking forward to seeing you on August 25th.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 06:49 PM

June 05, 2008

Thursday June 5, 2008

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Complete and organize your journal. Prepare for end of book test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:15 PM

June 04, 2008

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read the rest of the book. Take notes on all 3 sections. Label each section.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:24 PM

June 03, 2008

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapter 11. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, presentation due tomorrow.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:23 PM

June 02, 2008

Monday, June 2, 2008

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read pages 139-156. Do Sequence Chain.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due tomorrow.

History - Reconstruction: Study for Chapter 22 Test.

Grade 6 Math -Study for Final Exam.

Grade 7 Math -Study for Final Exam.

Grade 8 Math - Study for Final Exam.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:39 PM

May 30, 2008

Friday, May 30, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapters 9, 10. Do Chapter Frame for each.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Reconstruction: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Study for Final Exam.

Grade 7 Math -Study for Final Exam.

Grade 8 Math - Study for Final Exam.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 09:46 AM

May 29, 2008

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapters 8. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Reconstruction: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Equations: Text pages 609, odds. Study for Quiz 25.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Equations: Text pages 609, odds. Study for Quiz 25.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:21 PM

May 28, 2008

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapters 7. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Reconstruction: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Equations: Text pages 588, #1-35, multiples of 4. Study for Quiz 25.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Equations: Text pages 588, #1-35, multiples of 4. Study for Quiz 25.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:04 PM

May 27, 2008

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapters 5. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Work on Civil War Research Project, due tomorrow

Grade 6 Math - Chapter 9 Review: Text pages 494-497, odds. Study for Chapter 9 Test.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Equations: Text pages 583-584, #29-37 and 51-57, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Equations: Text pages 583-584, #29-37 and 51-57, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:16 AM

May 22, 2008

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test on Tuesday.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapters 3, 4. Do Homework Assignment D for each.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Solving Two Step Inequalities: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Equations: Text pages 583, #1-27, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Equations: Text pages 583, #1-27, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:31 PM

May 21, 2008

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write a sentence using each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read pages 35-46. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Solving Two Step Inequalities: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Equations: Text pages 578-579, #1-63, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Equations: Text pages 578-579, #1-63, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:04 PM

May 20, 2008

Tuesday, May 21, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapter 2. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Solving Two Step Inequalities: text pages 486, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Quadratic Functions: Text pages 554-555, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Quadratic Functions: Text pages 554-555, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:10 PM

May 19, 2008

Monday, May 19, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff": Read Chapter 1. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Solving Inequalities using Multiplication or Division: text pages 482-483, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Functions and Graphs: Text pages 545-546, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Functions and Graphs: Text pages 545-546, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:32 PM

May 12, 2008

Monday, May 12, 2008

Reading -Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

History - The Civil War: Complete work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

There is no additional homework this week because of our 4 day field trip.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 09:00 AM

May 09, 2008

Friday, May 9, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading -Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Civil War: Prepare for Test 21.

Continue work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Radical Equations: Text pages 525-527, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 8 Math -Radical Equations: Text pages 525-527, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:02 PM

May 08, 2008

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize each word three times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading -Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Civil War: Read your assigned section, take notes and answer the questions on separate paper .

BContinue work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Using the Pythagorean Theorem: Text p.475, all. Study for Mid-Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Radical Equations: Text pages 521, odds.

Grade 8 Math -Radical Equations: Text pages 521, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:11 PM

May 07, 2008

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write a sentence with each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Prepare for end of book test. Prepare your journal to be collected.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Using the Pythagorean Theorem: Text p.572, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Using the Pythagorean Theorem: Text pages 515-517, odds. Study 11.5-11.8 for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math -Using the Pythagorean Theorem: Text pages 515-517, odds. Study 11.5-11.8 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:37 PM

May 06, 2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": finish the novel. Do Sequence Chain.

Book Report: Death, Grief and Loss, due Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text pages 505, 506, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math -Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text pages 505, 506, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:59 PM

May 05, 2008

Monday, May 5, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapters 11. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: Fantasy, due tomorrow.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem: text pages 467-468, odds. Study for Quiz 9.4

Grade 7 Math -Dividing Rational Expressions: Text pages 501, 502, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math - Dividing Rational Expressions: Text pages 501, 502, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:22 PM

May 03, 2008

Friday, May 2, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapters 9, 10. Do Homework Assignment D.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: Study for Chapter 20 Test.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages 525, 526, odds. Study 11.1 through 11.4 for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages Text pages 525, 526, odds. Study 11.1 through 11.4 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:22 PM

May 01, 2008

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word three times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 141-153. Do Story Map.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - The Pythagorean Theorem: Text p.462, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages 496, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages 496, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:25 PM

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence with each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 8. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Simplifying Rational Expressions: Text pages 491, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Simplifying Rational Expressions: Text pages 491, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:23 PM

April 29, 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 7. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - The Real Number System: Text pages 455-456, odds. Study for Quiz 9.2.

Grade 7 Math -Rational Expressions: Text pages 489, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Rational Expressions: Text pages 489, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:09 PM

April 28, 2008

Monday, April 28, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 6. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - Square Roots: Text pages 451-452, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Real Numbers: Text pages 485-486, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Real Numbers: Text pages 485-486, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:27 PM

April 25, 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 5. Do Homework Assignment B.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Begin work on Civil War Research Project, due Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Grade 6 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 7 Math -State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 8 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:27 PM

April 24, 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 4. Do Sequence Chain.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 7 Math -State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 8 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:08 PM

April 23, 2008

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word three times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 3. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 7 Math -State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 8 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:27 PM

April 22, 2008

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in a sentence.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 2. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - A Dividing Nation: Read 20.5 and complete Part 3 in Interactive Notebook.

Grade 6 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 7 Math -State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 8 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:10 PM

April 21, 2008

Monday, April 21, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark. Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 1. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None this week..

Grade 6 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 7 Math -State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Grade 8 Math - State Testing this week. No Math homework this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:37 PM

April 18, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - African Americans at Mid-Century: Complete your quilt square. Prepare your presentation.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 09:15 AM

April 17, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - African Americans at Mid-Century: Complete your sketch for your slave quilt square. STudy for Chapter 19 Test.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight..

Grade 7 Math -Study for Chapter 10 Test.

Grade 8 Math - Study for Chapter 10 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:21 PM

April 16, 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - African Americans at Mid-Century: Plan and sketch your slave quilt square. Due Thursday.


Grade 6 Math - Naming, Measuring and Drawing Angles: Text pages 392-393, odds.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:28 AM

April 15, 2008

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - African Americans at Mid-Century: None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Points, Lines and Planes: Text pages 387-389, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Solving Rational Equations: Text: Pages 453-454, #1-41, odds. Study 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 for Quiz

Grade 8 Math - Solving Rational Equations: Text: Pages 453-454, #1-41, odds. Study 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 for Quiz

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:41 PM

April 11, 2008

Friday, April 11, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Worlds of the North and South: Study for Chapter Test.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 449, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 449, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:07 PM

April 10, 2008

Thursday, April 10, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Worlds of the North and South: Read 13.2 through 13.7. Complete smatching sections in your Interactive Notebook.


Grade 6 Math - Chapter 11 Review: Text pages 606-609, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 448, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 448, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:13 PM

April 09, 2008

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 445. Do a, b, c.

Grade 8 Math - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Page 445. Do a, b, c.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:58 PM

April 08, 2008

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition for each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Problem Solving with LInear Equations: Text p.595, #1,2.

Grade 7 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Read page 442. Do "Try This" pages 442-443.

Grade 8 Math - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Text: Read page 442. Do "Try This" pages 442-443.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:01 PM

April 07, 2008

Monday, April 7, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Dividing Rational Expressions: Text page 440, odds. Study 10. - 10.3 for quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Dividing Rational Expressions: Text page 440, odds. Study 10. - 10.3 for quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:47 AM

April 04, 2008

Friday, April 4, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Bill of Rights: None tonight..


Grade 6 Math - Study for Quiz 11.6 on Monday.

Grade 7 Math - Multiplying Rational Expressions: None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -Multiplying Rational Expressions: None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:27 PM

April 03, 2008

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Bill of Rights: Finish reading Chapter 10 and the notes in your Interactive Notebook.


Grade 6 Math - Study for Quiz 11.6 on Monday.

Grade 7 Math - Multiplying Rational Expressions: None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -Multiplying Rational Expressions: None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:13 AM

April 02, 2008

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Slope Intercept Form: Text p.591, #1-17, odds and p.592#29 and 31.

Grade 7 Math - Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages 437-438, #1-47, odds.

Grade 8 Math -Multiplying Rational Expressions: Text pages 437-438, #1-47, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:41 PM

April 01, 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Slope: Text p.586, #11-21, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Simplifying Rational Expressions: Text pages 434, 435, #1-37, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Simplifying Rational Expressions: Text pages 434, 435, #1-37, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:25 PM

March 21, 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008


Have a safe and happy Spring Break!

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:41 AM

March 19, 2008

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Work on your book report.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Constitution: Complete reading and note taking for Chapter 10. Study for Chapter 10 Test on Friday.


Grade 6 Math - Review: Multiples of 8 - pages 690, 691, 700, 701, 710-711 (Stop at #40).

Grade 7 Math - Review: Multiples of 4 - Text pages 628, 629, 632, 633.

Grade 8 Math -Review: Multiples of 4 - Text pages 628, 629, 632, 633.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 09:51 AM

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Work on your book report.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Constitution: Read 9.5. Select headlines for your Interactive Notebook. MEmorize the Preamble to the Constitution, page 484, and know what each sentence means.


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equations-Slope:text p.585, #1-3.

Grade 7 Math - Chapter 6 Review: Text p299-301, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 8 Math - Chapter 6 Review: Text p299-301, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 09:47 AM

March 17, 2008

Monday, March 17, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Work on your book report.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - The Constitution: Read 9.1, 9.2. Take notes on page 51 of your Interactive Notebook.


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equations-Intercepts:text p.578, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.294-295, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.294-295, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:28 PM

March 14, 2008

Friday, March 14, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Ishi": Complete your journal. Review notes for end of book test.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Study for Chapter 8 Test..


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equations:text p.573, #1-19, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.289-290, #7-67, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.289-290, #7-67, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:15 PM

March 13, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Ishi": 184 to the end. Do Sequence Chain.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equations:None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.289, !-6, all.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Equations by Factoring: Text p.289, !-6, all.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:11 PM

March 12, 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence with each word.

Reading - "Ishi": 173-184. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equations: Study for Quiz 11.2.

Grade 7 Math - Complete worksheet.

Grade 8 Math - Complete worksheet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:22 PM

March 11, 2008

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Ishi": 160-173. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Linear Equationbs: Text p.569, #1-4, 9-19, odds.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - Answer 2 questions on worksheet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:17 PM

March 10, 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Ishi": 147-159. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: How To ..., due tomorrow.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Functions: Text p.565, #4-11, all.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring: Text pages 284, #1-40, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Factoring: Text pages 284, #1-40, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:36 PM

March 07, 2008

Friday, March 7, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 121-144. Do Homework Assignment D.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:20 PM

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 111-120. Do Sequence Chain.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History -


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, multiples of 4 starting with #3.

Grade 8 Math -Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, multiples of 4 starting with #3.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:18 PM

March 05, 2008

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 93-108. Do Story Map.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.


Grade 6 Math - Chapter 7 Review: Text pages 377-379, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, multiples of 4 starting with #1.

Grade 8 Math -Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, multiples of 4 starting with #1.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:21 PM

March 04, 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 82-93. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Revolutionary War Research Paper: due tomorrow.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, #5 and 7.

Grade 8 Math -Factoring Trinomials: Text pages 279, #5 and 7.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:48 AM

March 03, 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 73-82. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: How To ..., due tomorrow.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Revolutionary War Research Paper: due Wednesday, March 5, 2008.


Grade 6 Math - Simple Interest: Text p.367, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Difference of Two Squares: Text pages 268-269, #1-81, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Difference of Two Squares: Text pages 268-269, #1-81, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:07 PM

February 29, 2008

Friday, February 29, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 51-73. Do Homework Assignment F.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.

History - Revolutionary War Research Paper: due Wednesday, March 5, 2008.


Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:43 PM

February 28, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 38-50. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Friday - Final draft.

History - Begin work on Revolutionary War research paper.


Grade 6 Math - Percent of Change: Text p363, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring: Text p. 276-277, #11-50, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Factoring: Text p. 276-277, #11-50, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:25 PM

February 27, 2008

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence using each word.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 25-37. Do Cause and Effect .

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Thursday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - Begin work on Revolutionary War research paper.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring: Text p. 276, #1-10.

Grade 8 Math - Factoring: Text p. 276, #1-10.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:17 PM

February 26, 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your list. Write part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 12-25. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Wednesday - First Draft
Due Thursday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - None tonight.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Markup and Discount: text pages 359, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring: Text p. 264, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Factoring: Text p. 264, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:32 PM

February 25, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - Ishi: Read pages 1-12. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Wednesday - First Draft
Due Thursday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - None tonight.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Markup and Discount: text pages. 358-359, #1-13, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Factoring: Complete worksheet.
Grade 8 Math - Factoring: Complete worksheet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:39 PM

February 22, 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Monday - Introduction and outline
Due Tuesday - First Draft
Due Wednesday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - Toward Independence: Study the Declaration of Independence for quiz.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Markup and Discount: Memorize vocabulary and formulas.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:45 AM

February 21, 2008

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Review your notes and prepare for End of Book Test. Prepare your journal for collection and grading.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Monday - Introduction and outline
Due Tuesday - First Draft
Due Wednesday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - Toward Independence: Study for Chapter 5 Test.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Solving Proportions with Percent: Text pages 352-354, odds .

Grade 7 Math - Chapter 9 Review: Text p.427-428, odds. Study For Chapter 9 Test.

Grade 8 Math - Chapter 9 Review: Text p.427-428, odds. Study For Chapter 9 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:19 PM

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Review your notes and prepare for End of Book Test. Prepare your journal for collection and grading.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Persuasive Essay - Due Monday - Introduction and outline
Due Tuesday - First Draft
Due Wednesday - Peer edit
Due Friday - Final draft.

History - Toward Independence: Study for Chapter 5 Test.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Solving Proportions with Percent: Text pages 352-354, odds .

Grade 7 Math - Chapter 9 Review: Text p.427-428, odds. Study For Chapter 9 Test.

Grade 8 Math - Chapter 9 Review: Text p.427-428, odds. Study For Chapter 9 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:19 PM

February 20, 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read to the end of the novel. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:. Revision due Friday.

History - Toward Independence: Read sections 5.5 and 5.6. Complete notes in Interactive Notebook.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Graphing System of Inequalities: Text p.424-425, #127, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Graphing System of Inequalities: Text p.424-425, #127, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:48 PM

February 19, 2008

Friday, February 15, 2008

Spelling - None tonight.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 31, 32. Do Homework Assignment D for each chapter..

Book Report: How To...., due Tuesday, March4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - None tonight.

History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:43 PM

February 15, 2008

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 33, 34. Do Sequence Chain for each chapter.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:. Revision due Friday.

History - Toward Independence: Read sections 5.2 and 5.3. Complete notes in Interactive Notebook.
Please remember to bring in El Capitan consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Probability: Text 348, 349, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Inequalities with 2 Variables: Text p.419, #1-3, all, #5-33, multiples of 4, p.420, #34-40, all.

Grade 8 Math - Inequalities with 2 Variables: Text p.419, #1-3, all, #5-33, multiples of 4, p.420, #34-40, all.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:39 PM

February 14, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/vocabulary Test.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 28-30. Do Cause and Effect for each chapter.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:.
Due Friday, 2/15: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - None tonight.
Please remember to bring in 2 consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities: Text p.412, #23-33, odds, p.416, #27-39, odds

Grade 8 Math - Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities: Text p.412, #23-33, odds, p.416, #27-39, odds

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:11 PM

February 13, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write a sentence using each word.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 26, 27. Do Chapter Frame for each chapter.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:.
Due Thursday 2/14: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/15: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - None tonight.
Please remember to bring in 2 consent forms.

Grade 6 Math - Scale Drawings: Text 342, #14 $ 16.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:10 PM

February 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write the part of speech and definition of each word..

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 23-25. Do 4 Quotes and notes for each chapter.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:.
Due tomorrow, 2/13: 1st Draft
Due Thursday 2/14: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/15: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - Life in the Colonies: Final preparation of presentation.

Grade 6 Math - Scale Drawings: Text 340-342, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Compound Sentences: Text page 408-409, #7-53, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Compound Sentences: Text page 408-409, #7-53, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:25 PM

February 11, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 21, 22. Do The newsroom for each chapter.

Book Report: How To ..., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - My Favorite Thing to Do:.
Due tomorrow, 2/12: Introduction and Outline
Due Wednesday, 2/13: 1st Draft
Due Thursday 2/14: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/15: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - Life in the Colonies: Read your prime source document. Answer the 6 questions.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Compound Sentences: Text page 408, #1-6, all.

Grade 8 Math - Compound Sentences: Text page 408, #1-6, all.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:36 PM

February 08, 2008

Friday, February 8, 2008

Spelling - None tonight.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 18, 19,20. Do Homework Assignment B for each.

Book Report: How to.., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008. A presentation is required.

Writing -None tonight.

History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Writing Proportions: Text page 336, #19-27, odds. Study for Quiz 7.2

Grade 7 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403-404, #1-30, evens and #31-49, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403-404, #1-30, evens and #31-49, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:40 PM

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 16, 17. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: How to.., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008. A presentation is required.

Writing -Expository Essay - The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned:.
Due Friday, 2/7: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Ratios: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403, #11-29, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403, #11-29, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 07:22 AM

February 06, 2008

Wednesday, February 7, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 14, 15. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: How to.., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008. A presentation is required.

Writing -Expository Essay - The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned:.
Due Thursday 2/6: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/7: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - The First Settlers: Begin work on mini-project.

Grade 6 Math - Ratios: Text p.335-336, #1-17, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403, #1-9, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Sets, Intersections and Units: Text page 403, #1-9, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:01 PM

February 05, 2008

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 12, 13. Do 4 Quotes for each chapter..

Book Report: How to.., due Tuesday, March 4, 2008. A presentation is required.

Writing -Expository Essay - The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned:.
Due Wednesday, 2/5: 1st Draft
Due Thursday 2/6: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/7: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - The First Settlers: Begin work on mini-project.

Grade 6 Math - Ratios: Text p.331-332, #15-33, odds.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:14 PM

February 04, 2008

Monday, February 4, 2008

Spelling - Alphabetize your spelling list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 10, 11. Do Cheese Sandwich for each chapter..

Book Report: Mystery, due tomorrow.

Writing -Expository Essay - The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned:.
Due tomorrow, 2/5: Introduction and Outline
Due Wednesday, 2/5: 1st Draft
Due Thursday 2/6: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/7: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Ratios: Text p.331, #1-13, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Chapter 8 Review: Text pages 395-396, odds. Study for Chapter 7 Test.

Grade 8 Math - Chapter 8 Review: Text pages 395-396, odds. Study for Chapter 7 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:38 PM

February 01, 2008

Friday, February 1, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 7, 8, 9. Do Homework Assignment A for each chapter..

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -Expository Essay - The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned:.
Due Tuesday, 2/5: Introduction and Outline
Due Wednesday, 2/5: 1st Draft
Due Thursday 2/6: Peer Edit
Due Friday, 2/7: Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple prompt to top of packet.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:06 PM

January 31, 2008

Thursday January 31, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 5 and 6. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Motion Word Problems: Text pages 383-384, #1 and 3.

Grade 8 Math - Motion Word Problems: Text pages 383-384, #1 and 3.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 10:50 AM

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 3 and 4. Do Story Map.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Chapter 4 Review: Text pages 208-211, odds. Study for Chapter 4 test.

Grade 7 Math - Word Problems: Text pages 377-379, #1-21, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math - Word Problems: Text pages 377-379, #1-21, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 10:47 AM

January 29, 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Read Chapters 1 and 2. Do chapter Frame.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:24 PM

January 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - None this week.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Measures of Central Tendency: Text p. 205-207, odds. Study for Quiz 4.8

Grade 7 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.205-207, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.205-207, odds. Study for quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:26 PM

January 24, 2008

Thursday January 24, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - None this week.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - Prepare notebook for collection. Study for Chapter 22 Test

Grade 6 Math - Solving Equations: Texst p. 201, #11-21, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.632, #1-6, 11-18, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.632, #1-6, 11-18, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:48 PM

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - None this week.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - Reconstruction: Complete 22.5.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.365-366, #1-35, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.371, #1-12, all.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:37 PM

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Spelling - None this week.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Review notes for end of book test. Prepare journal for collection.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None this week.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - Problem Solving: Text p.697, #41-55, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.365-366, #1-35, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Systems of Equations: Text p.365-366, #1-35, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:35 PM

January 18, 2008

Friday, January 18, 2008

Spelling - None tonight.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Finish the book. Do Homework Assignment B.

Review material in Anthology. Bring in completed work.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing - None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math - None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:34 PM

January 17, 2008

Thursday January 17, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapters 11. Do activity.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -"The Word Would be a Better Place if...":Due Friday - Final draft


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Study Semester Review.

Grade 7 Math -Study Semester Review.

Grade 8 Math - Study Semester Review.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:01 PM

January 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapters 9. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -"The Word Would be a Better Place if...":Due Thursday - Edit partner's work
Due Friday - Final draft


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Study Semester Review.

Grade 7 Math -Study Semester Review.

Grade 8 Math - Study Semester Review.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:48 AM

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapters 8. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -"The Word Would be a Better Place if...": Due Wednesday - First Draft
Due Thursday - Edit partner's work
Due Friday - Final draft


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides: Text p.191, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Solving Systems of Equations: Text p.360, #9-23, odds, plus #22.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Systems of Equations: Text p.360, #9-23, odds, plus #22.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 07:53 AM

January 14, 2008

Monday, January 14, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapters 6 and 7. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -"The Word Would be a Better Place if...": Due Tuesday - Outline and Introduction
Due Wednesday - First Draft
Due Thursday - Edit partner's work
Due Friday - Final draft


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides: Text p.191, #1-8.

Grade 7 Math -Solving Systems of Equations: Text p.360, #1-8.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Systems of Equations: Text p.360, #1-8.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:28 PM

January 11, 2008

Friday, January 11, 2008

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapter 4 and 5. Do Homework Assignment E.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:46 PM

January 10, 2008

Thursday January 10, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Chapter 3. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property: Text p.185, odds. Review 4.3 and 4.4.

Grade 7 Math -Chapter 5 Review: Text Chapter 5 Wrap Up, odds. Study for Chapter 5 Test.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Text Chapter 5 Wrap Up, odds. Study for Chapter 5 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:53 PM

January 09, 2008

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read pages 35-46. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations with Negative Coefficients: Text p.181, #15-33, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text Review rules on p.250. Do p.251, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Text Review rules on p.250. Do p.251, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:26 AM

January 08, 2008

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the definition and part of speech of each word.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Prologue and Chapter 2, pages 28-34. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.247, #21-43, odds

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Text p.247, #21-43, odds

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:01 AM

January 07, 2008

Monday, January 7, 2008

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Fast Sam, Cool Luke and Stuff": Read Prologue and Chapter 1, pages 1-27. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Sports, due tomorrow.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Two Step Equations: Text pages 176, #5-35, odds. Study notes.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.247, #1-19, odds

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Text p.247, #1-19, odds

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:57 PM

December 21, 2007

Friday, December 21, 2007


Have a happy, safe and restful Winter Break! Thank you for a wonderful 17 weeks!

Optional Extra Credit: Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:39 PM

December 20, 2007

Thursday December 20, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - The Civil War:Complete Interactive Notebook for Chapter 21. Study for Chapter 21 Test.

Grade 6 Math -Chapter 2 Review: Text pages 94-97, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:07 PM

Thursday December 20, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - The Civil War:Complete Interactive Notebook for Chapter 21. Study for Chapter 21 Test.

Grade 6 Math -Chapter 2 Review: Text pages 94-97, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:06 PM

Thursday December 20, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - The Civil War:Complete Interactive Notebook for Chapter 21. Study for Chapter 21 Test.

Grade 6 Math -Chapter 2 Review: Text pages 94-97, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.243, odds. Study 5.5-5.9 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:06 PM

December 19, 2007

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Solving Inequalities: Text pages 92-93, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials:Text p.242, odds

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Text p.242, odds

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:51 AM

December 18, 2007

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Prepare your journal to be handed in. Review your notes for End of Book Test.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Complete pages 5, 6, and last page.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:58 PM

December 17, 2007

Monday, December 17, 2007

Spelling -None this week

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Finish the book. Do Newsroom.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - Work on your Civil War event.

Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due tomorrow.

Grade 6 Math -Solving one step Equations: Text pages 76, #13-41, and p.82, #9-31. Solve problems in multiples of 4.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials: Complete pages 2-6 of your Multiplying Binomials packet.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Complete pages 2 and 3 of your Multiplying Binomials packet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:14 PM

December 14, 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 11. Do Homework Assignment D.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -None tonight.


History - Work on your Civil War event.

Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying Polynomials: Complete page 1 of your Multiplying Binomials packet.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying Polynomials: Complete page 1 of your Multiplying Binomials packet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:09 PM

December 13, 2007

Thursday December 13, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 10. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final revision due tomorrow.


History - None tonight.

Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:19 PM

December 12, 2007

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 9. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final revision due Friday.


History - Complete p.142 in Interactive Notebook. Complete Test item 16 for extra credit.

Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Subtracting Polynomials: Text pages 238-239, #1-37, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Subtracting Polynomials: Text pages 238-239, #1-37, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:44 PM

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 9. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final revision due Friday.


History - Complete p.142 in Interactive Notebook. Complete Test item 16 for extra credit.

Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Subtracting Polynomials: Text pages 238-239, #1-37, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Subtracting Polynomials: Text pages 238-239, #1-37, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:42 AM

December 11, 2007

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition for each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 141-153. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final revision due Friday.


History - Study for Chapter 20 Test.
Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Combining Like Terms: Text page 59, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Adding Polynomials: Text pages 233-234, #3-24, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Adding Polynomials: Text pages 233-234, #3-24, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:36 PM

December 10, 2007

Monday, December 10, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 8. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final revision due Friday.


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Phrases and Expressions: Text pages 55-56, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Polynomials: Text p. 229, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Polynomials: Text p. 229, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:32 PM

December 07, 2007

Friday, December 7, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 95-104. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":None tonight.


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Polynomials: Text p. 224-225, #25-47, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Polynomials: Text p. 224-225, #25-47, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:27 PM

December 06, 2007

Thursday December 6, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 95-104. Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life":Final copy stapled to prompt and all work due Friday, December 7th


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Chapter 6 Review: Text pages 314-317, odds. Study for Chapter Test.

Grade 7 Math -Polynomials: Text p. 224, #1-24, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Polynomials: Text p. 224, #1-24, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:23 PM

December 05, 2007

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 5. Do The Newsroom.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life": Edit partner's paper due Thursday, December 6th
Final copy stapled to prompt and all work due Friday, December 7th


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:40 PM

December 04, 2007

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 73-82. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Sports, due Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Writing -"Get a Life": First Draft due Wednesday, December 5th
Edit partner's paper due Thursday, December 6th
Final copy stapled to prompt and all work due Friday, December 7th


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Zero and Negative Exponents: Text p.307, odds. Study 6.7 and 6.8 for Quiz.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation: Text .219, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation: Complete Worksheet. Study 5.1-5.4 for Quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:55 PM

December 03, 2007

Monday, December 3, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read pages 67-72. Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due tomorrow.

Writing -"Get a Life": Intro and outline due Tuesday, December 4th
First Draft due Wednesday, December 5th
Edit partner's paper due Thursday, December 6th
Final copy stapled to prompt and all work due Friday, December 7th


History - Continue work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying and Dividing Powers: Text p.301, #18-37, odds.

Grade 7 Math -Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation: Text .219, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation: Text .219, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:49 PM

November 30, 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 4. Do Homework Assignment A.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -"Get a Life": Intro and outline due Tuesday, December 4th
First Draft due Wednesday, December 5th
Edit partner's paper due Thursday, December 6th
Final copy stapled to prompt and all work due Friday, December 7th


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:24 PM

November 29, 2007

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 3. Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None this week.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Powers: Text p.301, #1-17, odds. Skip division examples.

Grade 7 Math -Dividing Monomials: Text p.215, 216, #25-77, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Dividing Monomials: Text p.215, 216, #25-77, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:40 PM

November 27, 2007

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write part of speech and definition of each word.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 2. Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None this week.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Complete worksheet.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:41 PM

November 26, 2007

Monday, November 26, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Across Five Aprils": Read Chapter 1. Dp Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None this week.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - Complete worksheet.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:41 PM

November 16, 2007

Friday, November 16, 2007

HAVE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None this week.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -None this week.

Grade 7 Math -None this week.

Grade 8 Math - None this week.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:30 PM

November 15, 2007

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -Letters for Nancy.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations with Rational Numbers: Text p. 297, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math -Exponents: text page 212, #19-55, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Exponents: text page 212, #19-55, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:36 PM

November 14, 2007

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -Begin work on your Civil War Research Project due Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grade 6 Math -Solving Equations with Rational Numbers: Text p. 297, #1, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16..

Grade 7 Math -Exponents: text page 212, #1-17, all.

Grade 8 Math - Exponents: text page 212, #1-17, all.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:16 PM

November 09, 2007

Friday, November 9, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -Study handout. Know about the Grand Army of the Republic
A Dividing Nation:Complete page 137 in your Interactive Notebook. Read 20.1 through 20.5. Complete pages 138 and 139 in your Interactive Notebook.

Grade 6 Math -Dividing Fractions: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Exponents: text pages 207, 208, #23-95, odds. Due Wednesday.

Grade 8 Math - Exponents: text pages 207, 208, #23-95, odds. Due Wednesday.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:52 PM

November 08, 2007

Thursday, November 9, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -Expository Essay: Halloween. Due Friday - Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple the prompt to the top of your papers with your name showing.


History -African Americans at Mid-Century: Study for Chapter 19 Test.

REMEMBER YOUR CONSENT FORM AND CONTRIBUTION!

Grade 6 Math -Dividing Fractions: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -Exponents: None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - Exponents: None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:03 PM

November 07, 2007

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -Expository Essay: Halloween. Due Thursday - Edit partner's paper
Due Friday - Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple the prompt to the top of your papers with your name showing.


History -African Americans at Mid-Century: Finish reading Chapter 19 and complete pages in Interactive Notebook.

REMEMBER YOUR CONSENT FORM AND CONTRIBUTION!

Grade 6 Math -Dividing Fractions: Text p.291, #1-8. Correct Quiz. Study notes.

Grade 7 Math -Exponents: Text p.207, #1-21. Correct Test. Study notes.

Grade 8 Math - Exponents: Text p.207, #1-21. Correct Test. Study notes.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:43 PM

November 06, 2007

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definintion of each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

Writing -Expository Essay: Halloween. Due Wednesday - First draft
Due Thursday - Edit partner's paper
Due Friday - Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple the prompt to the top of your papers with your name showing.


History -African Americans at Mid-Century: Read 19,1, 19.2, 19.3. Answer the 6 questions.

REMEMBER YOUR CONSENT FORM AND CONTRIBUTION!

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math -None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:59 PM

November 05, 2007

Monday, November 5, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due tomorrow.

Writing -Expository Essay: Halloween. Due Tuesday - Introduction and outline
Due Wednesday - First draft
Due Thursday - Edit partner's paper
Due Friday - Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple the prompt to the top of your papers with your name showing.


History -African Americans at Mid-Century: Read 19,1, 19.2, 19.3. Take notes in your History section of your binder.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Percents: Text 286, odds. Study6.3 and 6.4 for Quiz.

Grade 7 Math -Chapter 7 Wrap Up : text pp347-349, all. Study for Chapter 7 Test.

Grade 8 Math -Chapter 7 Wrap Up : text pp347-349, all. Study for Chapter 7 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:08 PM

November 02, 2007

Friday, November 2, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -Expository Essay: Halloween. Due Tuesday - Introduction and outline
Due Wednesday - First draft
Due Thursday - Edit partner's paper
Due Friday - Final copy and all drafts and outline. Please staple the prompt to the top of your papers with your name showing.


History -The Worlds of North and South:

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Percents: Text 285, #10-40, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: text pp340-341, #1-41, odds.

Grade 8 Math -Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: text pp340-341, #1-41, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:38 PM

November 01, 2007

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -Interactive Notebook p.85.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Percents: Worksheet.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:40 PM

October 31, 2007

October 31, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Rational Numbers: text pp281-282, #33-59, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Equations using Slope-Intercept Form: Text p.331, #13-35, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 8 Math -Equations using Slope-Intercept Form: Text p.331, #13-35, odds. Study for quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 11:18 AM

October 30, 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -The Bill of Rights: Review the amendments. Study for Chapter 10 Test.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Rational Numbers: text pp280-281, #1-31, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Equations using Slope-Intercept Form: Text p.331, #1-12.

Grade 8 Math -Equations using Slope-Intercept Form: Text p.331, #1-12.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:01 PM

October 29, 2007

Monday, October 29, 2007

1. legitimate
2. restraint
3. censor
4. forum
5. flagrant
6. discipline
7. disruption
8. unsubstantiated
9. excessive
10. appeal
11. journal
12. liable
13. armband
14. substantial
15. anticipation

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:15 PM

Monday, October 29, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write eacch word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - None tonight.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -Review simile and analogy.


History -The Bill of Rights: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Equations and Slope: Text p.326, #1-45, multiples of 4.

Grade 8 Math -Equations and Slope: Text p.326, #1-45, multiples of 4.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:13 PM

October 26, 2007

Friday, October 26, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Ishi": Prepare your journal to be collected. Review your notes for end of book test.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.


History -The Bill of Rights: None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers: None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Slope: None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -Slope: None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:49 PM

October 24, 2007

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence using each.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 173-182 (183-195) . Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - Revise essay. Due Friday. Staple your revised essay to the bottom of your packet.


History -The Bill of Rights: Complete chapter 10 and complete section in your Interactive Notebook.

Grade 6 Math -Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers: Text p271, #1-7, odds.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:26 PM

October 23, 2007

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 160-173 (171-183) . Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - Revise essay. Due Friday. Staple your revised essay to the bottom of your packet.


History -The Bill of Rights: Read 10.5 and complete section in your Interactive Notebook.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 316-317, Odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 8 Math -Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 316-317, Odds. Study for quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:28 PM

October 22, 2007

Monday, October 22, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 147-159 (157-170) . Do Arch Diagram.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - Revise essay. Due Friday. Staple your revised essay to the bottom of your packet.


History -The Bill of Rights: Read 10.4 and complete section in your Interactive Notebook.

Grade 6 Math -Chapter 5 Review: Text pages 258-261, #1-55, odds. Study for chapter 5 Test.

Grade 7 Math - Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 311-312, #1-31 Odds.

Grade 8 Math -Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 307-308, Odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:58 PM

October 19, 2007

Friday, October 19, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 134-144 (145-155) . Do Homework Assignment A.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - None tonight.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 307-308, Odds.

Grade 8 Math -Graphing Ordered Pairs: Text pp 307-308, Odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:34 PM

October 18, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 121-134 (129-144) . Do Ideas in Order.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - "The Outcast" Final Draft due Friday. Staple the prompt and all your work to be handed in.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math -None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:07 PM

October 17, 2007

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence using each.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 111-120 (116-129) . Do The Newsroom.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - "The Outcast" Peer Edit due Thursday
Final Draft due Friday. Staple the prompt and all your work to be handed in.


History -STudy for Chapter 9 Test.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Chapter 3 Wrap Up: Text pp165-168. Study for Chapter 3 Test.

Grade 8 Math -Chapter 3 Wrap Up: Text pp165-168. Study for Chapter 3 Test.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:43 PM

October 16, 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 93-108 (100-116) . Do 4 Quotes

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - "The Outcast" First Draft due tomorrow
Peer Edit due Thursday
Final Draft due Friday. Staple the prompt and all your work to be handed in.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Simplifying and Comparing Fractions: Text p 236, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math - Expressions and Equations: Text pp160-162, odds.

Grade 8 Math -Expressions and Equations: Text pp160-162, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:54 PM

October 15, 2007

Monday, October 15, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write eacch word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 78-93 (84-100) . Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - "The Outcast" Introduction and Outline due tomorrow
First Draft due Wednesday
Peer Edit due Thursday
Final Draft due Friday. Staple the prompt and all your work to be handed in.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Least Common Multiple: Text p 231, multiples of 4. Text p. 232, multiples of 4 for extra credit.

Grade 7 Math - Percents: Text pp156-157, #1-49, odds, odds.

Grade 8 Math -Percents: Text pp156-157, #1-49, odds, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:18 PM

October 11, 2007

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 65-78 (69-84) . Do Homework Assignment F.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing - "The Outcast" Introduction and Outline due Tuesday
First Draft due Wednesday
Peer Edit due Thursday
Final Draft due Friday. Staple the prompt and all your work to be handed in.


History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Inequalities: Text pp190, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Inequalities: Text pp190, odds. Study for quiz.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:11 PM

October 10, 2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 45-63 (48-66) . Do Cause and Effect.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.

History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Greatest Common Factors: Text p.227, #5-13, 23-29, 31-39, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Inequalities: Text pp184, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Inequalities: Text pp184, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:08 PM

October 09, 2007

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence using eacch word. Underline the word in your sentence.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 37-45 . Do 4 Quotes.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.

History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Factors: Text p.223, #27-69, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Inequalities: Text pp173, #9-19, odds, p.178, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Inequalities: Text pp173, #9-19, odds, p.178, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:46 PM

October 08, 2007

Monday, October 8, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark. Write the part of speech and definition of each.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 25-37 (27-39). Do Cheese Sandwich.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -Optional campaign speech.

History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Factors: Text p.222, #1-9.

Grade 7 Math - Proportions: Text pp150-151, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Proportions: Text pp150-151, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:15 PM

October 05, 2007

Friday, October 5, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 10-25 (11-27). Do Homework Assignment E.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.

History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value: Text pp146-147, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value: Text pp146-147, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:17 PM

October 04, 2007

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - "Ishi": Read pages 1-10 (1-11). Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due tomorrow.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due tomorrow.

Grade 6 Math -Integers: Text pages 694-695, odds. Study for test.

Grade 7 Math - Clearing Equations of Decimals or Fractions: Text pp140-141, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Clearing Equations of Decimals or Fractions: Text pp140-141, odds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 05:09 PM

October 02, 2007

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading -

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Friday, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Friday, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying and Dividing Integers: Text p.132, #16-36, odds and p.137 #11-21, odds. Study for Quiz 3.6

Grade 7 Math - Writing Expression and Equations: Text pp133-135, odds. Study for Quiz 5.

Grade 8 Math - Writing Expression and Equations: Text pp133-135, odds. Study for Quiz 5.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:15 PM

October 01, 2007

Monday, October 1, 2007

Spelling -None this week.

Reading - Book Report: Historical Fiction, due tomorrow.

Book Report: Humor, due Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Friday, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Friday, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Multiplying Integers: Text p.131, #1-9.

Grade 7 Math - Multi Step Equations: Text pp127, 128, 0dds.

Grade 8 Math - Multi Step Equations: Text pp127, 128, 0dds.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:26 PM

September 28, 2007

Friday, September 28, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading -

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:55 PM

September 27, 2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word 3 times. Study for Spelling/Vocabulary Test.

Reading -

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -None tonight.

Grade 7 Math - Writing Equations: Text pages 100-101, #1-23, odds.

Grade 8 Math - Writing Equations: Text pages 100-101, #1-23, odds.

Remember Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 12:13 PM

September 26, 2007

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write a sentence for each.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" -Organize your journal. Review notes for end of book test.

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Subtracting Integers: Text p.125, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math - None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - None tonight.

Remember Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 02:04 PM

September 25, 2007

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write the part of speech and definition.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" -Read Chapters 35-end pages 203-211. Do 4 quotes.

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Integers: Text p.118-129, odds. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math - Working with Ratonal Numbers: Text p. 91-96 odds.

Grade 8 Math - Working with Ratonal Numbers: Text p. 91-96 odds.

Remember Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 01:25 PM

September 24, 2007

Monday, September 24, 2007

Spelling -Alphabetize your list. Write each word in syllables with accent mark.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" -Read Chapters 34 pages 193-202. Do Story Map.

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: "The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Research Essay due Frideay, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Integers: Tesxt p.112. Study for quiz.

Grade 7 Math - Working with Ratonal Numbers: Text p. 79 odds, p. 84 odds.

Grade 8 Math - Working with Ratonal Numbers: Text p. 79 odds, p. 84 odds.

Remember Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:11 PM

September 21, 2007

Friday, September 21, 2007

Spelling -None tonight.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" -Read Chapters 32, 33 pages 181-193. Do Homework Assignment D.

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -"The Patriot: Fact or Fiction" Introduction due Monday, September 24th.

History -The Revolutionary War Research Paper: Introduction due Monday, September 24th. Full essay due Friday, October 5th.

Grade 6 Math -Integers: Write the letter N on both sides of your red squares. Write the letter P on both sides of your yellow squares.

Grade 7 Math - Working with Integers: None tonight.

Grade 8 Math - Working with Integers: None tonight.

Remember consent form and Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 03:29 PM

September 20, 2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Spelling - Write your word list in alphabetical order. Write each word 3 times and study for your spelling/vocabulary test.

Reading - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" -Read Chapters 30, 31 pages 165-181. Do Chapter Frame.

Book Report: Historical Fiction, due Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Writing -None tonight.

History -None tonight.

Grade 6 Math -Integers and Absolute Value: Text p. 112, odds.

Grade 7 Math - Working with Integers: Text p68, 69, #1-30, odds. Study for Quiz.

Grade 8 Math - Working with Integers: Text p68, 69, #1-30, odds. Study for Quiz.

Remember consent form and Auction Donation form.

Posted by Mrs. Massey at 04:27 PM

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