Monday, March 17, 2014

Due Monday:
- Finish 1st Civil War novel.  Tell Sarah what idea you are going to use for your final project

Due Tuesday:
- ECore assignment for Reed Canyon leaf packs
- Turn in Civil War novel if you are done!

Due Wednesday:
- Typed autobiography for civil war character
- completed family portrait for your character's family
- 8th graders: Final draft of Environmental symbol

Due Friday 3/21:
- Civil War novel #1 final project

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Due Friday:
- 8th Graders: rough draft of I Am poem  You can email it to me if you want: sbacus@pps.net

Due Monday:
- Finish 1st Civil War novel.  Tell Sarah what idea you are going to use for your final project

Due Tuesday:
- ECore assignment for Reed Canyon leaf packs

Due Wednesday:
- 8th gradres: Final draft of Environmental symbol

Due Friday 3/21:
- Civil War novel #1 final project


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Tomorrow the 8th graders head off for the 8th grade retreat!  The 7th and 6th grade students will be going to math/spanish classes and participating in health classes. 
**8th Graders: DON'T FORGET TO PACK A LUNCH FOR TOMORROW AND BE HERE AT 7:45!!!

Due Monday:
- Typed entry to the 'Best Town' contest.  You must write about 5 locations in your North or South town and try and use some of the Civil War slang.  Entries will be judged and winner will receive a prize!!!

Due Tuesday:
- Geography #12: slavery in the states -- use census data to compare percentage of slaves among states in the 1800s

Due Wednesday:
- Civil War novel assignment #3, please complete parts A and B (referred to as parts 1 and 2 in the explanation) in your response booklet.  Make sure you pay attention to the rubric and my comments as you work on this next assignment.