Helpful SOL Reading and Math Test Prep!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mary Saunders

The Virginia Department of Education, VDOE just released test items that were difficult for 4th graders last year. Please visit the website (follow the link) to look at these questions (Math and Reading) with your child to help prepare for the Spring SOLs in May!

The link will take you to the page where you will see the Spring 2013 and 2012 Reading as well as Math test questions. Each question explains the question in depth and how to help your child be successful with similar questions (very beneficial)!

Difficult Spring SOL Test (2013 and 2012)

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Homework for Thursday

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Ms. Story

1.    Diagram and ANNOTATE oogenesis using two pairs of homologous chromosomes.

Make one homologous pair a ‘squiggle’ pair and one a ‘straight stick’ pair. 

Remember … your textbook has 2 different places of help and there are lots of images and video resources to help.  But, you have to be choosy … not all diagrams are going to help you with this particular directive.

2.     Please make sure that the backside of your genetic problem homework sheet is completed  ( the pedigree charts) .

3.    Because we are doing the Electrophoresis Lab on Thursday, please complete this BIOCOACH activit:  Electrophoresis, Act. #3. 

Please click the REVIEW link and work through the information there so you understand how this procedure works with fragments of  DNA. 

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/red/gel.html

 

 

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Tuesday, March 11th

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mrs. Bynum

Review notes and examples — Quadrilaterals SOL 6.13 

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Homework & Information Tues 3/11

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mrs. Stone

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 you did not present today, be ready to present on Thursday. Complex Genetics Quiz on Mon 3/17.

4th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk4 If you did not present today, be ready to present on Thursday. Complex Genetics Quiz on Mon 3/17.

7th block – Remind 101 code: @stoneblk7 Homework due tomorrow: Watch the Crash Course video titled DNA, Hot Pockets, and the Longest Word Ever.  Take notes, particularly on translation.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsb2SqR-R0&list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF&index=12 DNA Quiz tomorrow.

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Change in testing dates

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Tamara Yohe

 

State Writing Test –  Multiple choice - March 18th

State Writing Test – Writing prompt – March 19th

 

History test - March 21st

Science test – March 25th

Math 3NWT – March 27th 

I apologize for the movement of dates. I tried to report them as soon as possible so students have ample time to study. We only have so much control over the dates. We must test in the city’s window of time.

 

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Classroom News

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Susan Griffin

 

Mrs. Griffin’s Newsletter

 

Week of: Mar. 10-14, 2014                               susangriffin@spsk12.net
Word Study Words:

 Racer      rotate      clue        mixture

Race        crate       rescue     measure

Tracer                               creature

Trace                                feature

Fireplace                             adventure

School News

Mar. 12th- History Benchmark Test.

Mar. 21st- Science Benchmark Test.

 
         SUBJECT OUTLOOK

 

Reading 2.7d, 2.10c, 3.3, 3.4 b,d g.,:  Reading Workstations  (word study).  Using strategies to answer comprehension questions related to fiction and nonfiction passages.  Word Study/Spelling Quiz on Fri. Mar. 14th.

 

Writing SOL 3.9:  Formal Writings.  Using the formal writing process to create an informative writing that explains something.

 

Social Studies 3.8:  Government.  Understanding how the government protects by creating and enforcing laws.  Key concepts include:  community, laws, rules, government.  Government Quiz on Fri., Mar. 14th.

 

Math SOL 3.8 :  Money and Measurement.  Naming, comparing, and making change up to $5.00. Measuring objects using length, liquid volume terms and weight and mass.   Money Quiz on Tues., Mar. 11th.

 

Science SOL 3.8a:  Natural cycles.  Explaining the natural pattern that occurs with  plant and animal  life cycles. 

 

Griffin’s Corner

 

 

Specific Skills Being Tested

 

History Benchmark Test- Economics, China, Egypt. Possibly some other review questions related to explorers, Greece, Rome, Mali, and geography.

 

*Study Island is a great review site for this test.

 

Please check out my blog site.  Homework will be posted every night Mon-Thurs.  (located by clicking on my name on the NPES website, under staff, or just click  here )

 
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March 10th – March 14th

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Carmelitano

Tuesday 3/11

Classwork:

  • Sociocultural and Cognitive factors in Gender Identity
  • Cultural factors of Gender Identity
  • Mead Analysis

Homework:

  • Study for Gender Identity Quiz Thursday 3/13
  • Continue working on Study anaylsis

Thursday 3/13

  • Quiz on Gender Identity

 

 

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March 10th- March 14th

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Carmelitano

Tuesday 3/11

Classwork

  • Symptomology of Depression using the DSM-IV
  • Etiology of Depression – Biological, Cognitive, Socioculutral

Homework:

  • Answer the following 22 mark question: Discuss the interaction of biological, cultural, and sociocultural factors as causes of Depression.

Thursday 3/13

Classwork

  • Cultural/ Gender variations in Depression using the DSM

Homework:

  • Depression Quiz: Monday 3/17
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Suffolk School Board to receive proposal on 2014-15 school hours

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Felicia Stokley

The Suffolk School Board will receive a proposal on 2014-15 school hours at its March 13 meeting.  The board is expected to vote on a plan at its April meeting.  The March 13 meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with presentation of NRHS honor graduates, followed by a 7 p.m. public hearing on the 2014-15 budget proposal.  The school hour proposal would follow. 

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Dentistry Outreach-M?ission of Mercy

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Churchya
Thank you to all of you who had a hand in making this weekend’s program a huge success. Our custodial staff and Ms. Ann in the cafeteria deserve a special acknowledgement as they worked diligently with a smile to keep the event running smoothly. 400 volunteers including dentists, dentistry students, medical personnel kept the patients flowing.
 
It was truly remarkable to see our building transformed (Check out the attached picture to see our gym transformed with 50 dentist chairs!) and truly humbling to see how many lives were touched this weekend. The 500th patient was through the door at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.Mission of Mercy
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WED. QUIZ – Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Ms. Story

1.    The quiz will be on comparing mitosis and meiosis.

2.    From your CFG:  Read 11.5, take what notes and examples that you know are important.

3.   Then, complete the practice test on pg 285

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3/11/2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by 1192

A new math skill — Percent of Change — in the interactive notes (Set #6) complete pages 225-228. The work is reflected by material in the textbook, starting on page 170.

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3/11/14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael McClain

JFKMS 7th Civics

You need to finish your electoral college map, bar graph or pie chart, and summary paragraph by next class.

 

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World History I Honors

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mrs. LaMothe-Toland

Agenda for SOL.10

Vocab. 115-134- 3/12-3/13

Quiz SOL.10- 3/19-3/20

Vocab. 1-45–3/19-3/20

Map Tracing SOL.10-3/25-2/26

Map tracing directions for Africa, 500 B.C.—A.D.700

Trace map on page 407 of your text book. You will also need to refer to page 226, 211 for help with your map. 

4 points apiece:

Use of color

Title of map -must be the title on page 407

Compass Rose

Make a Map Key for the following (3 points) and illustrate on your map (3 points): Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Aksum and Great Zimbabwe.

All of the following are 3 points apiece:

Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Arabian Peninsula, Carthage, Sahara, Niger River, Nile, Congo River, Ethiopia, Zambezi  River, Limpopo River, Alexandria, Timbuktu, Nubia

Students must use tracing paper- note book paper will not be accepted please see me if you have any questions.

Please remember you will not receive credit if I can’t read your map!

I will deduct 30 points off your map if you hand draw it- you must trace the map!

No name papers will lose 5 points.

This is weighted as a class work grade therefore no late work will be accepted. However I will accept maps early.

3rd Nine Weeks Benchmark Test- 3/25-3/26

3rd nine weeks test review

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Social Studies Review-China and Egypt

Posted on March 11, 2014 by 2696

 

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“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” (Narnia)

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Joleen Neighbours

Hi guys:

Here is the cast list:  CAST LIST FOR NARNIA

Here is the script: SCRIPT – THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE – NRHS

Production contract:  NRHS PACO PRODUCTION CONTRACT – SIGNATURES AND CONFLICTS

Schedule:  NARNIA SCHEDULE

 

 

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March 11, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Lynne Copeland

Study graphic organizer and foldable on quadrilaterals.

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ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Sandra Alston

Do you sing?  Do you dance?  Do you have a talent that makes you an amazing Warrior artist and performer?  Then the Talent Show is for you!

Auditions for the Annual Talent Show will be held Wednesday, March 19 after school.  Students should prepare the talent that they intend to perform for the show for the audition.  Students must have lyrics to any songs to which they plan to sing, rap or dance with them at the audition.  Participants will be asked to perform 2 minutes of their act for the audition.

Please see Dr. Neighbours  or Christian Ellis with any questions.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 3-11-14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Sandra Alston
  • Winter Sports Athletes -  This is a reminder that there will be a Winter Sports Assembly tomorrow night, 3-12-14, at 7:00 P.M.  in the auditorium.   Please be dressed appropriately and be prompt!  Boys basketball players are to wear sport coat and tie with red shirt and black pants.  Please remember to turn in the sports coats and ties after the assembly.
  • All Students – This is a reminder that we will be going to homeroom at the end of the day today, 3-11-14, for progress reports.  Teachers, the progress reports have been placed in your mailbox.
  • Theatre – Rehearsals for all students involved in the production of “The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe” will begin today, 3-11-14.  Please plan to stay after school until 4:30.  See Dr. Neighbours for further information.
  • Anime’ Club - There will be a meeting Thursday, 3-13-14, in Room 103 (Ms. Newsome) immediately after school.  See the poster for further information.
  • Prom Committee - The next meeting will be Thursday, 3-13-14, in Room 228 (Ms. McElroy) after school.
  • National Honor Society - There will be a meeting today, 3-11-14, in Room 208 (Mrs. Murray) after school.
  • Robotics Team - All members attending regionals must attend the meeting, Thursday,3-13-14.
  • FBLA – Attention all members: Those of you who have not picked up Pepsi fundraiser information from Ms. Simmons, please do so A.S.A.P.
  • VOICE – There will be a meeting after school today, 3-11-14.
  • Orchestra  - Afternoon practice has been cancelled for today, 3-11-14.
  • Seniors -  Mrs. Harrell will be available to meet today, 3-11-14, and tomorrow, 3-12-14, in Room 163 to assist with the following – submitting community college applications & helping students who have not made definite after-graduation plans.  She will be available today from 8:30 – 12:00 and tomorrow from 8:30 – 3:00.  Seniors are encouraged to come by at any time that is convenient to their schedule today or tomorrow.
  • Seniors – Cap and Gown portraits will be taken 3-25-14 & 3-26-14.  There will be a $20.00 sitting fee due at that time.
  • VOICE - Come to Chick Fil A Harbourview to donate funds to research a cure for leukemia and lymphoma.  It’s Thursday,3-13-14, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. – see Michaela Banks or any VOICE member for a flyer.  You must show a flyer for your donation to count.  We will also be collecting spare change for “Pennies for Patients”.  Thanks for your support!
  • Seniors - Scholarship bulletin #13 is now available.  Please see your English or government teacher, librarian, or counselor.
  • Yearbook - Yearbooks are on sale!  Buy them on-line at Jostens.com or follow the link on the NRHS homepage.  If paying with cash or check,  see Mrs. Young in Room 127 before school.
  • Science Club - The Science Club is collecting plastic bags now until April.  Please place bags in the boxes located in Rooms 218 & 219.
  • 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. 
  • Varsity Baseball Scrimmage – 4:00 P.M. today vs. Woodside & York at home.
  • Softball Scrimmage – JV at 4:30 P.M.  & Varsity at 6:00 P.M. today vs. Jamestown at home.
  • Boys Soccer Scrimmage – Varsity  at 5:00 P.M. today vs. Churchland at home on the Arrowhead Stadium Field.
  • Girls Soccer Scrimmage – JV at 5:30 P.M. and Varsity at 7:00 P.M. today vs. Smithfield at Smithfield High School.
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SOL Direct Writing

Posted on March 11, 2014 by M Glover

sollogoThe SOL Direct Writing Test will be administered on Tuesday, March 18 (Multiple Choice) and Wednesday, March 19 (Direct Writing). ***Note:  This test is a graduation requirement. English Standards of Learning Resources from the Department of Education Practice Items

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