Welcome

Welcome to 2nd semester. We have covered a lot of ground and have a lot more to do. I am very pleased with the progress the students made during first semester. I want you to know that all their hard work will serve them well this semester as we undertake the study of physical science.

Our first topic is chemistry. As always, it is important that they know their vocabulary words so they can learn the concepts as they are presented in class. Having an understanding of the vocabulary really gives them an advantage as they come to class and we discuss different topics. I would like for them to show understanding of the word instead of just being able to give me the book definition. It is also very important that students spend some time each evening studying their notes and vocabulary. They do not have to spend more than a few minutes -- whatever it takes for them to go over the material, but the consistency is important.

If you have any questions for me, you can reach me through the school email or I have given all my students my phone number. Do not hesitate to call me. If you do not reach me, just leave a message and I will return your call.



Kay Kirtland

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I am sure that many of you have noticed that the students are working on their Biome projects. They are working so hard and I am proud of the results that I have seen so far. This project is due this week. I wll accept them on Thursday and Friday. Friday is the end of the first grading period so they will have report cards posted on line next Thursday, the 14th of October.

This project goes along with what we are studying in our current chapter but we have put Lesson 3 in chapter C1 on hold until the project is done. We will pick back up in the chapter in the next few days. I am very sorry for the confusion about the Science Test that was posted on the Middle School blog. I had no Idea that it was there. I will never pop a test on anyone without pleny of notice. If you have not seen it in their planners or on this blog, then you can be sure something is not right.

We will have a Chapter test next week. I will make sure that you are well notified.
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