HOMEWORK HOTLINE

A friendly note to parents: The Homework Hotline is a courtesy to parents not a substitute for a student's daily assignment log. Students should be writing assignments down in their assignment notebook daily. Please also note that assignments may change without notice, the personnel responsible for posting the homework may be absent from school, or other circumstances may arise that prevent us from updating the site. It is ultimately your child's responsibility for knowing what the assignments are for the night.

Click on your child's teacher's name to bring to view this week's Homework Assignments.

• Orange and Green groups: You are working on your book project at home by discussing the story’s details with your group members and writing the rough draft of your chapters. Each “stepâ€Â�provided to you in class should be completed for homework if not completed duringclass that day. If your group has decided to use pictures from magazines or on-line, thenyou may also begin your research for pictures that would make for proper cover page for the book, as well.
• Red Group: We are concluding the movie to the novel, Freak the Mighty, on Wednesday, May 19th. Wednesday night, compare and contrast the novel to the movie in your journals. You may includeyour opinions on both, as well.Book project work will begin as homework on Wednesday night. You should be working onthe book project each night for homework until the final copy of the book is due on Wednesday, May 26th.
• Yellow Group: On Wednesday the 19th in class, we are completing our work on our final drafts of the science background paper. The final drafts may then be typed at home, or during the school day upon permission ofyour teachers.A journal response is due on Wednesday, May 19th. In your journals, you are to write your thoughtson the ending of Old Yeller. Do you agree with the author ending the story the way he did? Why orwhy not? Did the ending provide any resolution for Travis? Why or why not?
• All haikus based on the reading of Old Yeller are due in class Wednesday, May 19th.

• Science Homework Due 5/24
  Any student who did not bring in simple machine pictures, must complete the assignment at home and turn it in on Monday. Create a simple machines poster. Cut out pictures from magazine, newspaper, print off internet or draw them. Include at least two pictures of each of the 6 kinds on simple machines. Label the kinds of simple machine in each picture.
• INFORMATION: There are approximately 6 WEEKS before the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Let us continue to work hard to make sure that the children have a productive year.
• Spring is well upon us and it's a VERY busy time as we start to wrap up the school year with all kinds of exciting events and begin planning for next year as well! Below is a list of events we thought you would like to add to your calendar. Shue-Medill PTA
• May:
• 7th -- 8th grade Dinner Dance
• 11th -- Special Open House at Shue-Medill for rising 5th graders, 6pm (please tell your friends who have 5th graders coming to Shue next year!)
• SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION is also taking place on May 11th!
• 18th -- Final PTA meeting of the school year, 7pm in the Library
• 25th -- Cabaret Night (talent show) at Shue-Medill, 7pm
• CSD OPERATING REFERENDUM is also taking place on May 25th!
• 26th -- Coffee with the Principal at 9am
• 31st -- NO SCHOOL!
• June:
• 4th -- FUN DAY at Shue-Medill! PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!! This is our biggest event of the year. PLEASE CONTACT Mindy Cox (micmec@comcast.net) or Marylee Dichiaro (marylee1231@comcast.net) if you are available to help during any portion of the day on Friday, June 4th (7:30am to 1:30pm). Parents are needed to assist with sporting events as well as with food and monitoring of several areas. We need at least 20 parent volunteers to pull off this event for the students of Shue-Medill!
• 7th -- 7th grade year-end awards in the morning
• 7th -- 8th grade year-end awards in the evening
• 8th -- 6th grade year-end awards in the morning
• 10th -- 8th grade trip to Hershey Park
• 11th -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
• Every grade is important to the overall GPA and every class adds to a student’s overall educational growth. Because of time constraints with the end of the year, there will be no extensions or make-up work in the fourth marking period. All assignments must be completed and turned in by the due date. Being prepared with supplies, being dressed appropriately and being focused in class add to the overall mindset of being a student determined to work and do his/her best.

• The new Reading Log will be given out Monday March 1st. (correction from last week) It will be due on Monday March 8th.
• Two Frayer Models from the list of Number the Stars Vocabulary List due Thursday March 4th. Please follow the example/format on your handout. Remember: you need to choose two words from the list of vocabulary words on the handout and complete a Frayer Model for each word. (Two Frayer models total)
• Number the Stars Book Project due this Friday March 5th!!

• Complete Reading Log. Due Friday.
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• Monday – Review for Final
• Tuesday- Review for Final
• Wednesday-Final Today
• Thursday-Final Today

• The rough draft of the persuasive writing piece is due on Wednesday, February 3rd. The final copy is due on Monday, February 8th. The guidelines for this five-paragraph essay were given to the students on Monday, January 25th. Copies of the novel, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle were also given out on Monday, January 25. The students will have their own copies to take home. The first three chapters will be read in class (except in Mr. Veit's Single English course).
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• Mr. DeGregory’s 8th Grade computer classes will have a test on Unit 1/Unit 4 in EXCEL on Thursday, May 6th, and Friday, May 7th.
• Mr. DeGregory’s 7th Grade Junior Achievement Finance class will have a test on Unit 3 on Thursday, May 6th.
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• Sessions 3,4, and 6 due June 1st
• Sessions 1 and 9 due June 2nd
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• http://sites.google.com/site/mrdelillio/
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• Homework and tests are still being given through the next two weeks. Our classes are still reading their novels and getting close to finishing them. We expect to complete our novels on or near June 3rd.
• I would like to start collecting session 1 and 8’s Language of Literature books next week. Please begin locating those in your homes.
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• 1540-4 & 1540-6:
• 1) Final 3 Paragraph Essays (Edited & Finished Copies) are due on Friday May 28th.
• 1st Paragraph = What you enjoyed about 7th Grade
• 2nd Paragraph = What you did not enjoy about 7th grade
• 3rd Paragraph = What you are looking forward to next year
• *We will work on these essays a little bit in class, but it is your responsibility to finish it at home if you do not complete it in class.
• 2) Idioms Extra Credit Assignment is due on Friday May 28th, 2010. This assignment will be an extra credit option handed out on Monday May 24th.
• 3) Novel Foldables and Persuasive Essays will be handed back on Monday: If you would like to bring your grade up for either of these assignments, you may make the necessary changes or finish the assignment, and turn it back in to improve your score. I will need any revised assignments by Friday May 28th.
• 4) Please continue to do your very best on all class work and projects we are working on! We still have quite a few assignments left to do that will greatly impact your grade! :)
• 1540-5: Please follow the same guidelines above but DISREGARD assignment #1 (3-Paragraph Essay) Your class will be given a separate assignment to complete on Monday due to the amount of students who were not in class last Friday.

IM1

• Final: Wed & Thursday
• Final Makeup:Friday

• 6th grade: Wear your favorite outfit to school next class and describe at least two elements of design that were used in its creation
• 7th grade: Complete "Questions about your Infancy" wksht. describing when you accomplished specific developmental tasks.
• 8th grade: Find & copy a recipe from the internet or from a recipe book that you would enjoy making. Bring to next class. some recommended sites are:
• www.allrecipes.com
• www.foodnetwork.com
• www.kraftfoods.com
• www.bettycrocker.com
• www.pillsbury.com

• Sessions 2,4,5,6=test on Thursday 5/27
• Sessions 8,9, 1=test on Friday 5/28
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• May 24, 2010-Investigation 1 worksheet
• May 25, 2010-Problem 2(a-g) Worksheet
• May 26, 2010-Review sheet on Probability and Surface Area/Volume
• May 27, 2010-Final given in class
• May 28, 2010-Final given in class

7th Grade:

• No homework this week.
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Social Studies

• Social Studies-progress sheets were due on May 12th, late assignments after May 12th are due by Friday, May 28th.
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Avid

• AVID-college projects are due Monday, May 24th. Binders will be scored the last day the class is seen this week.
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• Due to D.S.T.P. testing in Reading on Monday and Tuesday, there will be no ELA homework for Mrs. Holisz ELA classes except to continue to read your S.S.R. book daily and log time. Look for homework updates later this week on www.schoolnotes.com (type in Shue zip code 19711 and scroll down to Mrs. Holisz).
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• Read for 15 Minutes
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• We are still reading THE GIVER in class. PLease bring book with you everyday.
• Science Fair final copy of research is due 5/4: final needs to be typed. Rough copies are due tomorrow including bibliographies
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• Mickey, Goofy, & Tigger: Book Report/Project-due 4/1/10
• Pluto: Book Report/Project-due by 3/19/10 (It was assigned on 2/17/10)
• *All students need to remember to bring the following items to every ELA class:
  -signed agenda
  -assigned homework
  -silent reading book
  -pencil and paper
  

• Quiz During your next ss class on Feudalism, the Crusades and the vocabulary associated with both. Review your notes and learning log. This quiz will not test your memory but your understanding of how and why feudalism came into being and why the Crusades were important.
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For BTA classes:

• 2/23: pg 111
• 2/24: pg 299
• TEST Thursday: 2/25

For CMP class:

• 2/23 # 1-10
• 2/24 11-16
• 2/25

Please check for updates on my website: http://sites.google.com/site/mskittmath/

• We will be writing letters requesting speakers for our classes. Students are to bring in the name and address of person who may be willing to come in to speak to our classes about their career. Due Weds 4/14 and Thursday 4/15.

8th Grade:

• Roll of Thunder projects are due Friday, May 14.
• Vocabulary test on Anne Frank scenes 2-3 will be on Friday, May 14.
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7th Grade:

• Short children"s stories with five examples of sensory imagery are due Tuesday, May 11.
• Jacob Have I Loved projects are due Thursday, May 13.
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• CABARET NITEâ€â€�RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 9 @ 7:00 PMâ€â€�Come to the Cabaret!â€â€�small ensembles and student soloists will perform. Start thinking about an act. Auditions must be approved by June 4.
• Missing uniforms. Students will receive unmet obligations ($35):, Neal, Chapman, Grasch, Allen, McMurray,
• Missing uniforms. Students will receive unmet obligations ($35):, Neal, Chapman, Grasch, Allen, Estrada, McMurray, Bow ties only ($3): Stubbs, Butler , Bilyou
• Cello and Bass students: If you are using a borrowed instrument, you must return it on or before May 25. Please contact Ms. Macera to arrange a time.
• Bow ties only ($3): Stubbs, Butler
• Shue Strings classes will be held on Mon/Wed/Fri during the week of May 24.
• Practice chart dated May 21 are now due.. Practice chart dated May 14will be accepted for half credit.
• Don’t have a metronome or tuner? Go to www.metronomeonline.com
• Name tags must be on instruments.
• ll students must have an instrument and shoulder rest (violins/violas), book, CD and music stand at home with which to practice.

Jump Start Strings 1

• CD: 78 & 87 improvise
• CD: 90-93
• Improvisation in D: I I I I | V V V V | I I I I ||
• Reading pg. 13
• Cd: 82â€â€Â�Sing “tonic,â€ÂÂ� “dominant,â€ÂÂ� “subdominantâ€ÂÂ�
• G la fingerings
• Improvisation in G la: i i i i | V V V V | i i i i ||

Jump Start Strings 2

• CD: 78 & 87 improvise
• CD: 90-93
• Improvisation in D: I I I I | V V V V | I I I I ||
• Reading pg. 13
• Cd: 82â€â€Â�Sing “tonic,â€ÂÂ� “dominant,â€ÂÂ� “subdominantâ€ÂÂ�
• G la fingerings
• Improvisation in G la: i i i i | V V V V | i i i i ||

Chamber Orchestra

• Read & play: pg. 39 (track 93)
• D, G, C do scales

Symphonia

• CD: 22 (Improv in minor)
• Scalesâ€â€Â�D, G, C do
• Improvise in G la with i & V
• Read & play: pg. 43 (D do)

• This week students will be presenting their science fair projects during class. Due this week is the final science fair packet which includes:
• Cover Page
• Table of Contents
• Abstract
• Final Lap Report
• Final Background Paper
• ALSO: a quiz on simple machines will be administered during your child’s last science class.
• All science fair board were due last week but will be accepted this week with reduction of one grade.

7th Grade

• Quiz 6/2
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8th Grade

• Quiz 5/27
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8th Grade

• Continue to complete the moon log. It is due the end of April. Here is a website in case you were unable to find the moon in the sky
• Science Fair Update: All data should be collected. This week in class, students will receive a packet with due dates and instructions on how to complete final copy of lab report and how to create the tri-fold display board. All Science Fair Projects (display board and packet) are due the week of May 10th.
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7th Grade

• Students should be studying the Matter (Solid, liquid and gas) notes and worksheet.
• Science Fair Update: All data should be collected. This week in class, students will receive a packet with due dates and instructions on how to complete final copy of lab report and how to create the tri-fold display board. All Science Fair Projects (display board and packet) are due the week of May 10th
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• Evolution Board Projects due before Spring Break
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• Final Exam – Wednesday 5/26/10
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• Monday, May 17, 2010 Vocabulary packet for What Do You Expect?
• Tuesday, May 18 Vocabulary packet
• Wednesday, May 19 Vocabulary packet
• Thursday, May 20 Vocabulary packet/Study for Quiz
• Friday, May 21 Vocabulary quiz

• Check http://new.schoolnotes.com/Merkel010/ for Mr.Merkel's Homework Updates
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• Science Articles 3/24-25
• Moon log 3/23 â€Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬ÃƒÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…“ 4/26
• Science Journal 3/27-27
• 4/12-16 Science Fair lab report

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Eight Graders

• All late work from Chapter 11 due Friday:

Sixth Graders

• Probability Quiz Friday
• All late work from How Likely Is It? due Friday:

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• Introduction to Computers: Find out what kinds of family event or events your family is doing this summer. We will design and create a flyer for using Microsoft Word 2007.
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• Social Studies for Ms. Seid's classes. There will be a quiz on the goals of the economic systems this week and a journal check.
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All Classes

• Since I have collected textbooks from my students, there is no homework for the balance of the school year.
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• Select Choir: Practice all new music, bring in permission slip
• Shue Singers: Bring in permission slips, practice Sight-Singing Sheet2 Quiz end of next week
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• Bridge: pages 179, 181, and 183
• IM1: pages 162 & 163, triangle worksheet (extra credit assignments due by 5/18)
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• Our Annual District Art Show begins today Wednesday April 28, 2010 at Gauger Middle School. The opening reception is tonight from 5-7pm and will continue being displayed through May 6th. Students whose work was selected for display are:
• Billy Bolen with two pieces
• Brianna Manganello with two pieces
• Morgan McNutt
• Ben Tilley
• Isabella May
• Nicholas Peterson
• Caleb McIntosh
• Christine Obeng
• Jocelyn Lu
• Josh Brenemann
• Keith King
• TJ Karnai
• Jorge Santiago
• Evan Bennett
• Anthony Allen
• Ethan Aguilar

• Vocabulary and spelling test on Friday. Sessions 1/6, 4/8/ 5/9,3 will have 20 words.
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Bridge to Algebra

• The Final Exam is on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure you study every night to prepare
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IM1

• The Final Exam is on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure you study every night to prepare. Also, Carnegie must be completed through Unit 31 for a 100%.
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• The rough draft of the persuasive writing piece is due on Wednesday, February 3rd. The final copy is due on Monday, February 8th. The guidelines for this five-paragraph essay were given to the students on Monday, January 25th. Copies of the novel, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle were also given out on Monday, January 25. The students will have their own copies to take home. The first three chapters will be read in class (except in Mr. Veits Single English course).
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Sixth grade science

• Science fair final packet due 5/28
• Open journal quiz Friday 5/28
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• Band was awesome at the concert!
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• Healthy Lawns vs. Clean Water article review and questions-Due May 7th
• Article review and questions- Due May 7th
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• Study Guides - Due no later than Friday, 5/28
• Study, Study, Study for your Unit Tes
• Session 4,5,6-Independent Research Projects (in place of unit test) are due Tuesday, 6/02
• Session 8,9,1-Independent Research Projects (in place of unit test) are due Wednesday, 6/03