Wednesday, May 31, 2017


  • 6th:
    • Sentences
    • "The River that Went up to the Sky" test Thursday
  • 7th:
    • definitions
    • The Third Wish Test Monday
  • 8th:
    • sentences
    • Root Word Test Thursday
    • Vocabulary Test Thursday
    • AR test Friday
    • Presentations due Thursday!

  • All grades: please note that Friday is pajama day! Please bring $1 and ONE canned food item for the food pantry! 

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Today

  • 6th
  • Prepare for AR test next week
  • 7th
  • Prepare for AR test
  • Study for vocab test
  • 8th
  • Definitions
  • Prepare for AR
  • Study for root word test Wednesday 
  • Essay due 12pm Friday may 26

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Thursday and Friday HW


  • 6th:
    • Study for Monday test
    • Journal entry #7
  • 7th:
    • Study for Monday test
    • Vignette draft
    • Journal Entry #7 and #8
  • 8th:
    • Journal entry #8 and #9
    • Flashcards (root words here) due Monday
    • Study for test 
  • Please bring a reading book on Friday

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Tuesday



  • 6th
    • sentences (10)
    • Bring printed research article
  • 7th: 
    • Definitions
    • 10 each
    • Bring flowers May 11th


Monday, May 8, 2017

Monday

  • 6th
  • Definitions 
7th 
  • 10x each
  • Bring flowers May 11
8th
  • Definitions 
  • Journal entry #6
 

Thursday, May 4, 2017

  • 6th
    • Journal Entry #6
  • 7th
    • Bring Flowers on May 11th 
    • Journal Entry #5
  • 8th:
    • Journal Entry #5

Wednesday, May 3, 2017


  • All grades:
    • Please choose an AR book for the month of Wednesday May 31st
  • 6th
    • journal entry 5
  • 7th
    • Sentences 
  • 8th:
    • Sentences or definitions (whichever you didn't do yesterday)

Friday, April 28, 2017


  • 6th
    • Journal entry 3
    • p. 198-99 and write a three sentence 
  • 7th
    • Journal entry 3
  • 8th
    • Journal entry 3
  • All classes:
    • AR test Monday
    • Vocab test Monday
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017


  • 6th
    • Research article due (printed out or on google drive)
    • Sentences
    • journal entry #1
  • 7th:
    • sentences
    • journal entry #2
  • 8th:
    • journal entry #2
    • tweet

For those of you who missed unit 26

Monday, April 24, 2017


  • 6th
    • definitions
    • research inquiry question (one article)
  • 7th
    • 10x each
  • 8th
    • definitions

Monday, April 17, 2017

Easter Vacation Extra Opportunity:


  • Students may read a book of their choice (may be AR book) and do a one page book report that hits the following points:
    • summarizes plot and characters
    • explains whether or not others should read the book and why
  • Please turn in Monday April 24th either via email or print

Monday, April 10, 2017


  • All Classes:
    • Make sure you are reading an appropriately leveled book for the AR test on April 28th.
  • 8th Grade:
    • "The Secret" Test Wednesday

Tuesday, April 4, 2017


  • All Classes:
    • Choose AR book at appropriate level. You can make sure your AR book is available for testing by searching on this site.  Test on Friday 4. 28
  • 6th:
    • Journal Entry #11
    • Sentences
  • 7th:
    • Journal Entry #8
    • Definitions
    • Test Thurs on "The Californian's Tale" 
    • Journal due 
    • Math: Textbook p. 227 #1-12
    • Science: worksheet 
    • Religion: No HW
  • 8th:
    • Sentences
    • Journals are now overdue 

Monday, April 3, 2017


  • All:
    • AR test on Friday April 28th
  • 6th:
    • Deep sea danger test tomorrow
    • Definitions on p. 295
  • 7th:
    • Compound-complex sentence test tomorrow
      • Feel free to use this online worksheet to practice! 
    • 10x each
    • Test Thursday on "The Californian's Tale"
  • 8th:
    • Definitions Unit 25
    • Mood test tomorrow
      • Feel free to use this online Jeopardy game to practice! 

Thursday, March 30, 2017


  • All:
    • AR test tomorrow
    • Achieve sheets due tomorrow (6 total)
  • 6th:
    • Journal Entry #9
  • 7th:
    • Journal Entry #7
  • 8th:
    • Journal #7
    • Reading Check questions for "The Secret" p. 225
    • Journals due Monday

Wednesday, March 29, 2017


  • All classes:
    • AR test Friday
    • 6 achieve sheets due Friday
  • 7th:
    • p. 219 reading questions
    • Unit 26 sentences

Monday, March 27, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • Achieve sheets (6) are due Friday
    • AR tests are due Friday
  • 6th:
    • Journal Entry #7
    • Definitions (vocabulary p. 284)
  • 7th:
    • Ten times each
    • narrative rough draft
    • "Charge of the Light Brigade" test Tuesday
  • 8th:
    • Journal entry #6 
    • "Ring Out Wild Bells" test Tuesday
    • Definitions (Unit 25)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017


  • All classes: AR test March 31st
  • 6th:
    • Test tomorrow! Black Frontiers
  • 7th:
    • Test Tuesday ("Light Brigade," "The Enemy," "Saint Crispin's Day Speech")
    • Sentences
  • 8th:
    • Test tomorrow 

This week I developed a study guide for reading literature tests! Please feel free to use it for all of our reading comprehension tests. 

Monday, March 20, 2017

All grades reminder: AR test on March 31st


  • 6th:
    • No vocab this week
    • Journal entry #4 
  • 7th: 
    • 10x each
    • Word search
    • Find 3 significant similarities and differences for St. Crispin's Day Speech
  • 8th: 
    • definitions
    • Journal Entry #4

Thursday, March 16, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • AR books
    • Everyone should be on their third journal entry
  • 7th:
    • compare and contrast graphic organizer (St. Crispian's Day speech)
  • 8th:
    • Reading check questions p. 79

Tuesday, March 14, 2017


  • All Grades: AR test March 30
  • 6th:
    • Journal entry #2
    • Sentences
  • 7th:
    • Journal entry #2
    • Definitions unit 24
    • Reading book p. 201 #1-3
  • 8th:
    • Journal entry #2
    • Sentences 

Monday, March 13, 2017


  • All Classes: March AR test Friday March 31st

  • 6th:
    • Journal Entry #1
    • Definitions
  • 7th:
    • Get rubric signed
    • Journal Entry #1
    • Crossword
    • Unit 24 10x each
  • 8th:
    • Journal entry #1
    • Definitions 

Friday, March 3, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • Students should pick an appropriately leveled AR book over the weekend.
  • 6th: 
    • Journal Entry #9 (Journals due next Friday)
  • 7th:
    • Journal #9 (Journals due Monday)
    • Finish graphic organizer comparing and contrasting "The Highwayman" and "The Cowboy's Life"
  • 8th:
    • Complete compare and contrast outline
Here is a link to the journal rules! Please make sure a copy is pasted or stapled onto the front cover of your journal to ensure it is graded. 

Monday, February 27, 2017


  • AR tests tomorrow! Make sure you are prepared to take your AR test. :)
  • 6th:
    • No HW!
  • 7th:
    • Journal entry #7
    • 10x each
  • 8th:
    • Journal Entry #8 (journals due Friday!)
    • Definitions Unit 21

Friday, February 24, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • Finish reading AR book: final date to take the test is February 28th
    • Complete any thought questions for Achieve3000 (thought questions can be completed at home)
    • Study for vocabulary test Monday
  • 6th:
    • Study for "Into the Ice" test Monday
    • 1 journal entry
  • 7th:
    • 1 journal entry
  • 8th:
    • 1 journal entry
    • Finish 2 pages of rough draft

Thursday, February 23, 2017


  • 6th:
    • Journal entry #5
    • Sentences (10)
  • 7th:
    • Journal entry #5
    • sentences (10)
  • 8th:
    • Finish timeline
    • Study for "Road Not Taken" test
    • "Road Not Taken Test p.45 #1-5

Wednesday, February 22, 2017


  • All Grades: 
    • Read AR Book (test on the 28th) 
  • 6th:
    • Sentences for unit 21
  • 7th:
    • Definitions for unit 21
    • Study for "The Highwayman" test tomorrow
    • "The Highwayman" reading comprehension questions (#1-5)
  • 8th:
    • Sentences for unit 20
    • Journal entry

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Monday


  • 6th:
    • Read AR book
    • Journal Entry #4
    • Definitions for Unit 21
  • 7th: 
    • Read AR book
    • Journal Entry #4
    • 10x each Unit 21
    • Study for parts of speech test
  • 8th:
    • Read AR book
    • Journal Entry #6
    • Definitions Unit 21
    • Study for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" test 

Tuesday, February 14, 2017


  • 7th Grade:
    • Read AR book
    • Definitions!
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Important Announcement! 
6th graders have no vocab test at the end of this week. They should not do their definitions! Apologies,
Ms. Caraza

Monday, February 13, 2017


Sunday, February 12, 2017

All Grades:

  • Study for vocab test on Monday!
6th and 8th Grade:
  • 1 journal entry
7th Grade:
  • Study for spelling test Monday 
  • Prepare for "The Night the Bed Fell" Test Tuesday
  • Math NWEA Tuesday

Tuesday, February 7, 2017


  • 6th:
    • Read AR book (test on the 28th)
    • 10 sentences
  • 7th:
    • Read AR book 
    • Find dictionary definitions for each of the vocab words
  • 8th:
    • Read AR book
    • 10 sentences 

Monday, February 6, 2017


    Add some colour and life to your Monday! ♥ ♥ ♥

  • All Grades:
    • Read your AR book! The test is February 28th :)
  • 6th:
  • 7th:
    • 10x each for unit 19 definitions (#1-20 only)
    • Get lots of rest and a big breakfast for the MAP (NWEA) tomorrow! 
  • 8th:
    • Vocab Unit 18 definitions
Book Recommendation:
(From "20 Books")

Ages: 9-12 years

The Jumbies, by Tracey Baptiste
Grades: 3-5

This spooky fantasy book rooted in Caribbean folktales features a young girl trying to save her island from ghost-like entities called “Jumbies.” Perez says children this age love fantasy and this book is a slightly different take on a familiar genre. “I love that she’s a great protagonist; a very awesome example of a strong female,” Perez said.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Happy Friday!

All grades:
  • Read AR book! (TEST Feb 28th)
  • Study for Vocab Test
  • Have a wonderful weekend! 💚
 

Wednesday, February 1, 2017


  • 6th:
    • Study for "Morning Traffic" test Friday
    • Bring AR book
  • 7th:
    • 10 sentences using the vocabulary words
    • Study for "All in a Summer's Day" test tomorrow 
  • 8th:
    • Study for "Charles" test tomorrow
    • Bring AR book (if you didn't today)
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to highlight an amazing company.  1000 Black Girl Books was launched by eleven-year-old Marley Dias. 1000 Black Girl Books exists to match young readers with books that reflect protagonists as diverse as they are. Please take a look around, especially if you're looking for a new AR book to read. :)


Friday, January 27, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • Make sure to pick out a book to read for the AR test by Tuesday! The next AR test will be on Tuesday, February 28th. Students MUST choose an age appropriate book and read it consistently (an unfinished book does not merit an extension).
    • Study for the vocab test on Monday
  • 7th Grade:
    • Reread "All in a Summer's Day" and study reading check questions and vocabulary to prepare for test Tuesday.
  • 8th Grade:
    • Reread "Charles" and study reading check questions and vocabulary to prepare for test Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Happy Tuesday!

  • 6th:
  • 10 sentences using vocab words (correctly)
  • 7th:
  • AR test tomorrow
  • Definitions of vocab words 
  • Signed progress reports
  • 8th:
  • 10 sentences using vocab words (correctly)

Monday, January 23, 2017


  • 6th:
    • Definitions for spelling words (this week's spelling words are here)
    • Study and review for tomorrow's AR test
  • 7th:
    • Prepare for STAR math tomorrow 
    • 10x each (This week is Unit 17) 
    • Due to STAR being tomorrow the AR and vocab tests will be on Wednesday.
  • 8th: 
    • Definitions for spelling words (provided by Mrs. Mendez)
    • study and review for tomorrow's AR test

Thursday, January 19, 2017


  • All classes:
    • 10 sentences due tomorrow constructed using vocab words
    • AR test this Tuesday
  • 7th Grade:
    • Christmas Carol Test moved to Monday due to technical issue with test. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

January 18th 2017

All Grade Announcement:
  • AR test will be on Tuesday January 23rd for all classes!
 

Tuesday, January 17, 2017


  • All classes:
    • ALL journals due Wednesday. (6th Grade, please bring your journal in at lunch or recess for grading)
  • 6th:
    • Find vocab definitions (words here)
    • 7 journal entries due
  • 7th:
    • Find vocab definitions (words here)
    • 7 journal entries due
  • 8th:
    • Vocabulary p. 156-157
    • 8 journal entries due

Friday, January 13, 2017


  • All Grades:
    • Study for chapter 13-15 review vocab test
  • 6th:
    • Review "Juan Verdades" for English quiz on reading comprehension
    • Bring journal on Tuesday with 7 entries
  • 7th:
    • Review "A Christmas Carol" Act 2 for test on reading comprehension
  • 8th:
    • Bring journal on Tuesday with 8 entries

Wednesday, January 11, 2017


  • All classes: 
    • Everyone should be reading for their AR test! Please have your student check to make sure their book is available on the program if they are unsure.
  • 7th: 
    • Organize notes and possibly re-read to prepare for writing in class essay tomorrow!
  • 6th:
    • Vocab quiz tomorrow
  • 8th: 
    • No HW (except study for "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" test Friday) 

Tuesday, January 10, 2017


  • All Classes: 
    • Don't forget to read every day for the AR test! 
  • 6th: 
    • Vocab p. 197-98
  • 7th:
    • Vocab p. 197-98
    • Study for test on A Christmas Carol (Monday)
  • 8th:
    • Vocab p. 197-198
    • Study for test on "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" (Friday--test is for reading comprehension only) 

Monday, January 9, 2017

All Grades:

  • Vocabulary book p. 195-196
  • All students should be reading for the January AR test every night or until their book is complete.
6th Grade:
  • Students have their vocabulary unit 15 test tomorrow thanks to a testing error. :) Study hard and good luck! 

Friday, January 6, 2017

Happy Friday! (We made it!)


  • 6th, 7th, 8th
    • Study for vocabulary test Monday!
    • Read! Don't forget, everyone has an AR test to be reading and studying for. No Diary of a Wimpy Kid, please!
    • Regarding Journal Entries:
      • Everyone in every class should have 6 journal entries total by Monday. Remember that journals do not get checked every day, but will be collected every 2-3 weeks (next week will be our first round of checks) for completion and comments. 
  • 8th (Group B)d
    • p. 351-352 of grammar book

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

1-3-2017

Welcome Back!

  • 6th
  • Vocab unit 15 p 1-2
  • Journal entry
  • 7th
  • 10x each unit 15 spelling words
  • Journal entry 
  • Reading p. 623 #2-7
  • 8th
  • Vocab unit 15 p 1-2
  • Journal entry