Look over the qualities of a Dystopian Novel presented in your workbook—pick one trait and explain how it is used within your novel using specific examples. (2 paragraphs).
Marching band Christmas social Thursday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm in the cafeteria
All current MMW band students are invited to attend the NRHS marching band Christmas social tomorrow in the cafeteria. This social is for CURRENT marching band students and chaperons. The band boosters have only planned enough food for the students in the marching band and all parent chaperons and band staff from the 2013 marching season.
Students will be able to ride the 5:30 activity bus at the end of the social.
Thank you!
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All District Audtions at Grassfield HS Chesapeake
All students who completed an application and paid your $7 are eligible to audition for the All District Band on Saturday, December 14, 2013. You must be at Nansemond River H.S by 6:45 a.m. to ride the bus to Grassfield HS. Please see Mr Woodis for more information and your permission slip. You can find all of the information concerning the audition process at www.vboda4.org.
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Homework & Information Wed 12/11
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.
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What’s Coming Up??
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
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Mathletes — 11 Dec 2013
Results for the Midpoint are now posted in GradeSpeed. Each block of students will review its strengths and weaknesses tomorrow.
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QUIZ on Friday
Mitosis and DNA Structure
1. Here is a review video;
2. Take note on this lecture: http://www.bozemanscience.com/cell-division
Put them in a form that is informative, pictoral and descriptive. Highlight only detailed information or important vocabulary.
3. Read the sections in your textbook on mitosis and DNA structure.
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December 11, 2013
Study new vocabulary on INp. 29. It is also located on the last page of the blue review booklet. (SOL 6.18)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 12-11-13
- Toys for Tots Christmas Campaign - Please help support Toys for Tots this Christmas by donating preferably new or gently used toys to Mrs. Duncan in room 230. These toys should be for children of the age of 12 or younger. Thank you for your support and generous donations.
- Governor’s School for the Arts – Students wishing to audition for acceptance to the GSA in January, must complete an application by 12-20-13. All rising 9th – 12th grade students are eligible to apply. For more information, contact soutlaw@gsarts.net or 757-451-4711.
- Homeroom - All students will report directly to homeroom tomorrow morning, 12-12-13, for progress reports. An announcement will be made to report to block 2 and testing.
- Students - .There will be visitors in the building Friday, 12-13-13, from the school administrative offices who will be visiting classrooms and meeting with students. Please show them your NRHS hospitality.
- Robotics - This week’s meeting has been moved to next Tuesday, 12-17-13, from 3:00 – 3:30 to prepare for kick off. Check the team Edmodo for updates.
- River Revolution - There will be a meeting today, 12-11-13, from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. in Room 100 (Mrs. Francis).
- FBLA - All Angel Tree gifts are due to Ms. Simmons by Monday, 12-16-13. In case you forgot to pick an angel, there are still a few left on the tree. All FBLA members planning to attend the winter social next Tuesday, must see Ms. Simmons.
- DECA – Field trip today from 8:15 A.M. to 2:15 P.M. to Chesapeake Square Mall.
- Science Club - It is that time again! The Science Club is collecting plastic bags now until April. Please place bags in the boxes located in Rooms 218 & 219. Any teachers who would like a poster made by the Science Club, please e-mail Mrs. Epperley this week.
- Boys Basketball - Congratulations to the boys for their wins over Indian River! The JV team won 50 – 45 and the Varsity won 67 – 36. The boys play at Hickory High School tomorrow night and the next home game will be Friday night vs. Lakeland!
- JV Boys Basketball - You are reminded to catch the bus for practice at John Yeates Middle School right after school.
- Boys Tennis - The team will be conditioning TUESDAYS until Winter Break. All those interested should be on the tennis court by 3:30 P.M.
- BETA Club - Congratulations to all of our new members and a special thank you to the Beta officers and seniors for all of your help at the induction ceremony. All members are invited to our next meeting on Monday, 12-16-13, at 3:00 P.M. in Room 111 (Mrs. Hatfield).
- Winter Sports - With the start of winter sports, we will be locking the gym doors at 3:00 P.M. After that time, all students (including athletes) who need to get to the parking lot, locker room, or training room must go down the band hall and enter the doors from the parking lot side.
- Library Fines - The library is conducting it’s annual Food for Fines Drive to collect food for the needy. During this time, you may erase your fines by turning in canned food items. Each can represents $1.00 and we will be accepting donations through December 20th. Clear those fines and help out the needy at the same time!
- All Staff and Students - Remember to bring in your Farm Fresh receipts to the library to help us get valuable supplies, DVD’s, and books for the library.
- Girls Basketball - Congratulations to the JV team for their win over Indian River last night!
- Scholastic Bowl – Varsity match today at 4:30 P.M. vs. Deep Creek at NRHS in the library.
- Wrestling – Varsity match at 5:30 P.M. today with Hickory and Western Branch vs. Indian River at Indian River.
- Baseball Conditioning - Today from 3:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. on the baseball field or indoor hitting facility .
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Wednesday, Decmber 11th
Study for Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Quiz Friday 12/13
Review examples in notebook 
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Application time is here for GSA!
That time is here to audition for the Governor’s School for the Arts! Click here to view the specific guidelines for each category or to just go to the official GSA page.
Audition Deadline: Applications must be into the GSA office no later than December 20, 2013
Students must audition for acceptance into The Governor’s School for the Arts. Auditions take place in January. All rising 9th – 12th grade students are eligible to apply.
Students must complete an application form(pdf version) before receiving an audition date. Students will be scheduled for auditions by the GSA office.
Once an audition date and time is assigned, students will be required to send in two (2) teacher recommendation forms
Other forms may be applicable – please read the specific guidelines. The Theatre Tech/Design program requires the Supplemental Design Worksheet. The Visual Arts Department requires the Visual Arts Questionnaire.
ALL forms must in be in the GSA office before an audition may be scheduled.
Questions? Contact: soutlaw@gsarts.net or 757-451-4711
Click here to read over some Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the move to our new building, our fax machine will not be working. Please email applications to soutlaw@gsarts.net
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December 9 – 13
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!
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Newsletter
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
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Tuesday, December 10th
Study for PEMDAS Quiz (Friday-12/13)
–Order of Operations
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Winter Concert Dec. 19th at 6:30 pm at Nansemond River H.S.
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
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Homework & Information Tues 12/10
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.
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Homework for Thursday
1. http://www.cellsalive.com/index.htm
This is a great site … make sure to scroll down the page under the pictures for some good information on the cell cycle and then on mitosis. Take notes on both the cell cycle events, the checkpoints that are built in, and the events of mitosis.
2. Read your textbook section on the cell cycle and mitosis.
3. Read on DNA structure in your textbook.
4. http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/main.html
This is a great site to add to your notes and understanding.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/cells2.html
This link above it the link to the chemicals involved in controlling the cell cycle. Please take notes on these. They are very ‘famous.’
Cell Cycle Quiz on Thursday.
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