Suffolk Public Schools Blog

Sign up for Remind 101. Go to remind101.com, use this phone number: (757) 809-2118, and use the code for your class (see below).

1st block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk1  Homework: Watch the Bozeman Science video titled DNA & RNA (Part 1). While watching, list the various scientists who contributed to the study of DNA and record what they accomplished that was significant. http://www.bozemanscience.com/027-part-1-dna-rna  Ch 9 Test next class.  Book Report due Thurs 12/19.

5th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk5  If needed, finish the assignment on vaccines, antibiotics, viruses, and bacteria; and p480 Problem-Solving Lab.  Diseases Quiz next class.  Bring 20 index cards Tues 12/17.

7th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk7  If needed, finish the assignment on vaccines, antibiotics, viruses, and bacteria; and p480 Problem-Solving Lab.  Diseases Quiz on Fri 12/13.  Bring 20 index cards Tues 12/17.

Mon., Dec. 16-Science Benchmark Test

Tues., Dec. 17-VS5 Test

Wed., Dec. 18-VS Benchmark (VS4, VS5, and VS2g will be covered on this test)

Dec. 23-Jan. 6 Christmas Break (We return to school on Mon., Jan. 6th!)

Tues., Jan. 21-Reading 9 Weeks Test

Fri., Jan. 24-Math 9 Weeks Test

Results for the Midpoint are now posted in GradeSpeed. Each block of students will review its strengths and weaknesses tomorrow.

Study new vocabulary on INp. 29. It is also located on the last page of the blue review booklet. (SOL 6.18)

Study for Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Quiz Friday 12/13

Review examples in notebook

Solving Equations and Inequalities

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!

The kids are very excited for our winter break, but we still have work to do.   I have started testing the kids on sight words, but keep in mind that this skill is not assessed until the third nine weeks.  Please keep working on sight words.   Focus on no more than ten at a time – maybe less.

Please be sure that you are completing homework each week.  This is a great way for you to know how your child is progressing.  If homework is a source of stress, please let me know so that we can fix that.

As always, thank you so much for your support!

Mrs. Thompson’s Newsletter 2013– 2014

Week of Dec. 9th
The skill focus for reading is nonfiction and fiction materials.

In Writing we are working on research papers on explorers. These papers are due on Dec. 16th.

In Math we will be working on divisibility rules for numbers 2,3,5,6,9 and 10. Reviewing previous skills taught.

In Science Study SOL 5.4 Matter:Phases,Atoms,Elements,Molecules,Compounds,Mixtures and Solution, use yellow booklets, notes in binder,SOL Pass, &Jefferson Lab. SOL 5.4 Matter unit test Thurs., Dec. 12th. Reviewing for Science Benchmark which will cover SOL5.5 Matter,SOL 4.2 Force & Motion, SOL 5.6 Ocean Environment.SOL 5.1 Scientific Reasoning.

In History we are reviewing US1.6a,b Causes of the American Revolution,Declaration of Independence,US1.5a-d Colonial America, US1.4a-c European Exploration,Europeans and American Indians. US1.3b,c Indians location environment. Cumulative Quiz on Fri. Dec.13th it will cover US1.4,5,6a,b.

Please have your child read an AR book for 20 mins. each night,then write a summary about it & Parent signature. Study the Pack,Essential knowledge,Study Island,Jefferson Lab,SOLPASS,STARS,History,Math,& Science Notes nightly. Students need to take some AR test each week. School News
*Don’t forget to join the PTA. Visit the PTA website http://npespta.my-pta.org/
*Please send in Farm Fresh receipts & box top
*Explorers research papers due Dec. 16th
*2nd nine weeks Science Benchmark Dec. 17th
*2nd nine weeks History Benchmark Dec. 19th
* Winter Party Dec. 20th (Mrs. Walker will contact parents who would like to help plan and assist with various task.)
Teacher’s Corner
Parents can you please donate printer paper.
Below are some wonderful websites to visit.
Star website (on Suffolk Public School website used for Math,Reading,History-textbook online,Science)
solpass.org (password is spsk12)
Study Island(user name-studentnumber@npes password-student)
www.pearsonsuccess.net(username-studentnumber@npes password-student1)Math textbook online
www.reading eggs.com
History textbook-

http://www.fivepondspressbooks.com/studentbooks

User name: Suffolk, Password:23439
Science textbook-

http://www.fivepondspressbooks.com/studentbooks/science.html

User name:VirginiaScience2013, Password:Scientist2013
portaportal.com (access from my blog for games)
NPES website – SOL Links
Our blog site: http://blogs.spsk12.net
tamarathompson@spsk12.net
Star Student of the week:
Lilli Polliard

Study for PEMDAS Quiz (Friday-12/13)

–Order of Operations 

Dear NPES Families,

We are looking forward to a fantastic musical night at the upcoming Winter Concert on December 19th. Please remember meals orders are due by Monday 12/16. Thank you.

Regards,
Rachel Chegini

NPES PTA President, 2013-2014
Facebook: Nansemond Parkway-PTA (NPES)

http://npespta.my-pta.org

Sign up for Remind 101. Go to remind101.com, use this phone number: (757) 809-2118, and use the code for your class (see below).

2nd block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk2  If needed, finish the Reteaching Skills ws, pp242-243 and p236 MiniLab. Homework: Watch the Bozeman Science video titled DNA & RNA (Part 1). While watching, list the various scientists who contributed to the study of DNA and record what they accomplished that was significant. http://www.bozemanscience.com/027-part-1-dna-rna Ch 9 Test on Mon 12/16. Book Report due Fri 12/20.

4th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk4  If needed, finish the s9.3 ws (back of packet), p237 #1-7, and p235 Problem-Solving Lab. Cellular Respiration Quiz next class. Ch 9 Test on Mon 12/16. Book Report due Fri 12/20.

7th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk7  Homework: Watch the Bozeman Science video titled Cell Division. Take notes, and be certain it is your own work. http://www.bozemanscience.com/cell-division Diseases Quiz on Fri 12/13.

December 10th 2013

12-9-13

Dear Parents and Guardians,

What a busy holiday time for all! I know how hectic it gets this time of year can get. However, our pacing guide keeps marching on. L We will be having a holiday party on Fri., Dec. 20^th. I am asking for donations from parents for the refreshments. I have already purchased “holiday” napkins and paper plates.

CONGRATUALTIONS to my class for their AR Goal Achievements. We were tied for the lead with the largest percentage of AR goals met in 2^nd grade for the first 9 weeks. Many students have already met their goal for the 2^nd 9 weeks!!! WAY TO GO!! Please make sure your child reads TO you every night. They can check out books on Wednesday during library. However, if they need a new one before then, they can go before school or at the end the day. Also, check that your child is doing their spelling homework as the words are part of the reading skills for that week. I will continue sending home reading passages that your child needs to read to you nightly. There are 2 questions to answer per day. Please sign and return these to me on Friday. In reading this 9 weeks we will work on the following skills:

• Possessive S
• contractions
• Use table of contents
• make and confirm predictions in fictional and nonfictional texts
• Describe characters, setting and important events in fiction and poetry 

  In Math we will cover the following skills this week we will be covering symmetry.

   

  In science we will cover the following skills this grading period:

• Seasonal and weather changes
• Weather: Types, Changes, and Patterns 

  In Social Studies we will cover the following topics:

• Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo Native American Groups (Comparing and contrasting all this week.)
• Locate and compare different areas as apply to Native American Groups
• Famous Americans (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony) 

  As you can see, we have a very busy few months ahead of us. I want to thank you in advance for all your support.

Winter Band Concert tonight

Progress Reports distributed; Midpoint Test started today.

Finishing up Set #3 then onto new interactive notes for Volume and Surface Area of geometric solids.