Cheese Pizza Hot Lunch March 9th
Fun with Literature
March 30, 2011 By
In 6th grade, we are currently reading The Cay, a novel set in the Carribbean. This Friday, in order to really dive into this novel, we are going to experience a couple of fun events. First, I would like each 6th grader to bring a blind-fold of some sort. This could be a bandana, a scarf, or a sleep mask. As long as it truly disables sight, it’s good. Second, I will be bringing in langostine (a lobster native to the Carribbean) for the children to taste. If your child is allergic to shell fish, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Remember to ask your child about this novel, and don’t forget to ask him to explain his experience Friday after school. I’ll post pictures next week.
What’s New 3/14
March 14, 2011 By
Hello all and welcome to a new week.
Important reminders:
- Green & White clothing day 3/17
- No School Friday 3/18
- Remember to check TeacherEase for grade postings
This week the 6th graders are beginning a new novel, The Cay. Students will be reading and responding to the novel. Grammar study continues with sentence types.
7th graders will finish poetry this week, reading the works of Robert Frost. Poetry test on Thursday. Spelling unit 15 will be introduced with a test on Thursday (due to no school on Friday). Grammar continues with prepositions, conjunctions & interjections and students will be writing a response to poetry.
8th graders begin a new novel this week, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Students will begin writing literature responses this week on chapters 1-3.
I hope you enjoy your week
What’s New?
January 11, 2011 By
This trimester is 1/2 way over and progress reports come out this Friday (1-14-11). Please remember that your child’s AR goal is worth 20% of his/her total reading grade. At this time, students should be approximately 1/2 way to their expected goal. Ask your child if he/she has taken an AR test recently. Your child should be reading (not for academic purposes) at least 30 minutes a day.
We are studying novels in all 3 grades. 6th graders are reading Where the Red Fern Grows; 7th graders are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry; 8th graders are reading Out of the Dust. While reading these novels, students are learning about characterization, plot and setting. Ask your child about the novel that he/she is reading.
Catholic Schools Week is rapidly approaching. Your child is working on the composition of an essay about how St. Anthony’s is an A+ catholic school. We will be brainstorming ideas in class and while some writing, revising, editing and publishing will happen during English class, your child will be expected to complete some of the essay at home. Keep an eye out for other Catholic Schools Week events.
Remember to check Teacher Ease for any grades and email me if you have questions.
With many blessings,
Mrs. Baum
8th Grade English Test Wednesday
November 17, 2010 By
Students will have a test on Pronouns lessons 6-10 this Wednesday. Don’t forget to study, study, study!
Homework November 16
November 16, 2010 By
7th Grade Religion
Test tomorrow
6th Grade English
Homework pages 22-45 Exercises 1 & 2
7th Grade English
Test Wednesday
8th Grade English
Take the day off school you worked very hard