In class this week students will continue their exploration of volume and surface area of prisms.
Homework this week is a packet that includes a fraction review of addition and subtraction of mixed numbers and more practice finding the surface area and volume of cubes. It is due April 4, 2013.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
8th Grade Boston Update
8th Grade Families only –
Boston Activities
Harvard to North End Walk About:
Explore Harvard Square take the T to the North End and eat at an authentic Italian Deli followed by Cannolies from Bova's. Top it off with Bubble Tea from Chinatown. This is a tour for people who like interesting foods.
Harvard Tour and New England Aquarium:
Tour the Harvard Campus, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, explore Harvard Square, and end up at the New England Aquarium looking at cool fish, sharks, and other aquatic life.
Salem Witch Hunt:
Take the commuter rail to Salem and visit the Salem Witch Museum and/or 3D History Museum.
Prudential, Fenway Park, Aquarium:
Go to the top of the Second Largest Building in Boston, walk over and explore the oldest baseball park in America, end up at the New England Aquarium looking at cool fish, sharks, and other aquatic life.
Prudential, Fenway Park, Newbury Street:
Go to the top of the Second Largest Building in Boston, walk over and explore the oldest baseball park in America, and then walk down Newbury street visiting the boutiques, thrift shops, and art stores.
Prudential, Museum of Fine Art:
Go to the top of the Second Largest Building in Boston, take the T to the Museum of Fine Art and look at work from all of the masters, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others.
Emerson Media Production School, TD Banknorth Garden, Aquarium:
Tour the Emerson Media Production School, make your way to the New England Sports Museum at the TD Banknorth Garden and view all of the Celtics and Bruins banners, eat lunch in the North End at an authentic Italian deli, and end up at the New England Aquarium looking at cool fish, sharks, and other aquatic life.
USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, North End:
Visit the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy, run up the hill were one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War was fought, and then tour the north end eating at deli's and visiting Paul Revere's house.
Franklin Park Zoo:
We're going to the zoo, how about you? Visit the zoo see the gorillas, the tigers, oh my. You will discuss with your group how you will spend the rest of your day.
Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail, Aquarium:
Learn all about the founding of the United States and the rich history that is in Boston with this guided tour. End the day at the New England Aquarium looking at cool fish, sharks, and other aquatic life.
JFK Library, ICA Museum
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Learn all about John F. Kennedy at the presidential library and then visit a cool art museum over looking the Boston harbor.
Fire Truck Pull!
Dear Families,
The fourth annual Fire Truck Pull and Carnival is happening on April 13th, from 11:00 – 1:30pm, to benefit the 8th grade trip to Boston. There are many activities planned including “minute-to-win-it” games, crafts, music, food, 50/50 raffle and, of course, the Fire Truck Pull! We are looking for Fire Truck Pull Teams and craft vendors.
If you and nine of your friends or co-workers are feeling strong, create a team to pull a fire truck. To participate in the pull each team needs to raise at least $100. There will be trophies awarded for the fastest pull by a team that is under 18, fastest pull by a team over 18 and the most money raised. The team that raises the most money will also be awarded 10 vouchers for 6” subs from Subway. If you are interested in putting together a team please contact Amira Bakr at 893-3215 ext. 1213 or abakr@mtsd-vt.org.
If you are crafty and you would like to sell your crafts, we are selling table space at $25 per booth. You will get to keep all of your profits from the sale of your items. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact, Joe Smith at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org or call at 893-3215 ext. 1208 by April 5th.
To make this day a success, we are looking for parents and other adults to help us. We will be in need of adults to help grill. If you can assist, please fill out the form below and return it to your student's Advisory Teacher or email Amira Bakr or Joe Smith.
Please contact us if you have any other questions.
The fourth annual Fire Truck Pull and Carnival is happening on April 13th, from 11:00 – 1:30pm, to benefit the 8th grade trip to Boston. There are many activities planned including “minute-to-win-it” games, crafts, music, food, 50/50 raffle and, of course, the Fire Truck Pull! We are looking for Fire Truck Pull Teams and craft vendors.
If you and nine of your friends or co-workers are feeling strong, create a team to pull a fire truck. To participate in the pull each team needs to raise at least $100. There will be trophies awarded for the fastest pull by a team that is under 18, fastest pull by a team over 18 and the most money raised. The team that raises the most money will also be awarded 10 vouchers for 6” subs from Subway. If you are interested in putting together a team please contact Amira Bakr at 893-3215 ext. 1213 or abakr@mtsd-vt.org.
If you are crafty and you would like to sell your crafts, we are selling table space at $25 per booth. You will get to keep all of your profits from the sale of your items. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact, Joe Smith at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org or call at 893-3215 ext. 1208 by April 5th.
To make this day a success, we are looking for parents and other adults to help us. We will be in need of adults to help grill. If you can assist, please fill out the form below and return it to your student's Advisory Teacher or email Amira Bakr or Joe Smith.
Please contact us if you have any other questions.
We highly appreciate your help and hope to see you at the Fire Truck Pull!
Fundraising Update
Dear Families,
Thank you very much for those of you came out and supported our students at the Spaghetti Dinner. We raised $1260. Congratulations to Lili Anemikos, Cody Hyldburg, and Lynda Battistoni for winning the cupcake war and Brad Hanson for winning the 50/50 raffle.
Thank you very much for those of you came out and supported our students at the Spaghetti Dinner. We raised $1260. Congratulations to Lili Anemikos, Cody Hyldburg, and Lynda Battistoni for winning the cupcake war and Brad Hanson for winning the 50/50 raffle.
Our next big fundraiser and last major fundraiser before Boston is the Fire Truck Pull on April 13th. It would be great if we can have a big turn out for this event. It is a fun time and helps build community. There is more information below and a flyer attached to this email. Please post the flyer up in places where people are likely to see it. Also, students who get pledges for the Fire Truck Pull will get 90% of the money that they raise for their field trip account. There will be a sign-up sheet outside my office for students to sign up to help at the Fire Truck Pull. Eighth Graders will get to sign up starting Tuesday, April 2nd, 7th Graders April 3rd, and 6th Graders April 4th. You can also share this even with your friends on Faceblook here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/496291843766804/
Spring Pictures are this Thursday. A portion of the sales will go towards the general Boston fund.
Spring Pictures are this Thursday. A portion of the sales will go towards the general Boston fund.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Grade 6 Math Homework March 24
This week in class students are working on finding surface area and volume of various prisms.
Homework this week is about surface area and volume of cubes.
Students will be working with both whole numbers and decimals as they do the problems and
as much as possible students should practice using the traditional method of multiplication as they calculate the surface area and volume. They are to do Skills Practice 14.2, pages 782-788. In addition to this if students did not complete their in class work last week on pages 935-940 (problem 7, 8 and Talk the Talk), they need to do finish this as well.
Homework this week is about surface area and volume of cubes.
Students will be working with both whole numbers and decimals as they do the problems and
as much as possible students should practice using the traditional method of multiplication as they calculate the surface area and volume. They are to do Skills Practice 14.2, pages 782-788. In addition to this if students did not complete their in class work last week on pages 935-940 (problem 7, 8 and Talk the Talk), they need to do finish this as well.
Friday, March 22, 2013
School Updates
Hi folks,
Here are some current announcements:
-Thanks to all those students and families who contributed to making last night's spaghetti dinner a successful fundraiser.
-Barring any technical glitches, report cards for the 2nd trimester are being printed and mailed today.
-Round one of conferences went well and we look forward to meeting with many more of you next Tuesday. If you've yet to sign up for a conference, there are still slots available on Tuesday 3/26 from 4:00-7:00pm, or we could make arrangements for your child to conference with you at a more convenient time, if needed. Please use this link to sign up.
-The Book Fair will be next week, M-Th from 8:00am-8:00pm and F from 8:00am-4:00pm in the MEMS library.
-The School Board and Dr. Barone have scheduled a Community Forum on the FY 14 Budget for April 2nd at 7:00pm in the Library at Milton High School. This will be an opportunity for community members to give input as to why the FY 14 Budget went down on March 5th and to give input/recommendations on how to move forward with another budget vote.
-From Paul Curtiss: "I wanted to let the district know that Milton will be hosting the Vermont Regional One Act Play festival this year on Saturday, March 23. Six schools will be presenting their one act plays in a celebration of theatre. There will be three sessions: 10:30 - 12:30, 2:00- 4:00, and 6:00 - 8:00. Milton High School will be presenting the Tempest at 6:00 at night, however, I encourage you to come see more than one show. Tickets are $6 per session and $15 for a festival pass. If you are unable to see the show Saturday, there will be a community show NEXT Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm. We had to reschedule it from this evening (Wednesday, March 20) due to some complications with the cast and with the weather."
-Next Thursday, the 28th, students will have another opportunity to have school pictures taken. Forms have been given out to advisories. If students would like to order pictures, they just need to bring their envelopes & payment on picture day (3/28). For those students who do not bring an order form and payment - If they have a picture taken, they will receive a proof (along with the delivery of picture packages) - and will then have one year to order online if they choose to. Proofs do not need to be returned - And there are No retakes.
That should do it for now. Happy weekend!
Here are some current announcements:
-Thanks to all those students and families who contributed to making last night's spaghetti dinner a successful fundraiser.
-Barring any technical glitches, report cards for the 2nd trimester are being printed and mailed today.
-Round one of conferences went well and we look forward to meeting with many more of you next Tuesday. If you've yet to sign up for a conference, there are still slots available on Tuesday 3/26 from 4:00-7:00pm, or we could make arrangements for your child to conference with you at a more convenient time, if needed. Please use this link to sign up.
-The Book Fair will be next week, M-Th from 8:00am-8:00pm and F from 8:00am-4:00pm in the MEMS library.
-The School Board and Dr. Barone have scheduled a Community Forum on the FY 14 Budget for April 2nd at 7:00pm in the Library at Milton High School. This will be an opportunity for community members to give input as to why the FY 14 Budget went down on March 5th and to give input/recommendations on how to move forward with another budget vote.
-From Paul Curtiss: "I wanted to let the district know that Milton will be hosting the Vermont Regional One Act Play festival this year on Saturday, March 23. Six schools will be presenting their one act plays in a celebration of theatre. There will be three sessions: 10:30 - 12:30, 2:00- 4:00, and 6:00 - 8:00. Milton High School will be presenting the Tempest at 6:00 at night, however, I encourage you to come see more than one show. Tickets are $6 per session and $15 for a festival pass. If you are unable to see the show Saturday, there will be a community show NEXT Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm. We had to reschedule it from this evening (Wednesday, March 20) due to some complications with the cast and with the weather."
-Next Thursday, the 28th, students will have another opportunity to have school pictures taken. Forms have been given out to advisories. If students would like to order pictures, they just need to bring their envelopes & payment on picture day (3/28). For those students who do not bring an order form and payment - If they have a picture taken, they will receive a proof (along with the delivery of picture packages) - and will then have one year to order online if they choose to. Proofs do not need to be returned - And there are No retakes.
That should do it for now. Happy weekend!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Conferences Rescheduled
If you were scheduled for a conference on Tuesday 3/19, those have been rescheduled for Tuesday 3/26. They will take place in the House C classrooms - rooms 224-225. We will assume you will keep your same scheduled slot for next Tuesday UNLESS you let us know otherwise.
To sign up for a new time, you may visit:
http://bit.ly/housecconferences3
Thank you!
To sign up for a new time, you may visit:
http://bit.ly/housecconferences3
Thank you!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tuesday's Conferences Postponed
As you might have guessed, for those of you with conferences scheduled for tonight (3/19), we will have to postpone those conferences until a later date due to the closure of school today. We will be in touch shortly with the new times.
If you're scheduled for a conference tomorrow (3/20), those will occur as planned.
Stay safe!
If you're scheduled for a conference tomorrow (3/20), those will occur as planned.
Stay safe!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Portofolio Conferences March 19 and 20
http://bit.ly/housecconferences3
We're already at the end of Trimester 2 and it's time for our second round of Student Portfolio Conferences! Educational research tells us that children benefit greatly from having meaningful conversations about their learning with important adults in their lives. To that end, your child will lead a Portfolio Conference where he or she will present to you artifacts of his or her learning - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth.
In addition to presenting artifacts of academic growth, your child will also discuss his or her progress with the five Habits of Mind we have been working on this year: Citizenship, Constructing Knowledge, Perseverance, Precision, and Preparedness.
For your convenience, we are scheduling conferences on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library.
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences3 to schedule your conference.
This is an important activity for your child. If no adult is able to attend on these dates, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
If you wish to meet one on one with House C teachers, we would be more than happy to schedule a meeting when we see you at your child’s Portfolio Conference.
We look forward to seeing you!
We're already at the end of Trimester 2 and it's time for our second round of Student Portfolio Conferences! Educational research tells us that children benefit greatly from having meaningful conversations about their learning with important adults in their lives. To that end, your child will lead a Portfolio Conference where he or she will present to you artifacts of his or her learning - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth.
In addition to presenting artifacts of academic growth, your child will also discuss his or her progress with the five Habits of Mind we have been working on this year: Citizenship, Constructing Knowledge, Perseverance, Precision, and Preparedness.
For your convenience, we are scheduling conferences on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library.
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences3 to schedule your conference.
This is an important activity for your child. If no adult is able to attend on these dates, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
If you wish to meet one on one with House C teachers, we would be more than happy to schedule a meeting when we see you at your child’s Portfolio Conference.
We look forward to seeing you!
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