Reminder For Team Day!

Team Day will be June 15, 2011 (Wednesday). For team day we will be outside all day so you will need proper footwear and the correct type of clothing. You also will need to drink a lot of WATER! We also ask that you send in $2.00 by Tuesday June 14, 2011 for the BBQ food.

Things to wear

-shorts

-sneakers (No flip flops, flats, sandals)

-No dressing up

-Bring water bottles

-Maybe bring extra clothes for water balloon and egg toss

Please remember to bring the food you signed up to bring!

Naturalist Convention Wed. 6/15 - You're Invited!

Hello Apollo Families -

Team Apollo would like to invite you to our final Learner Celebration of the 2010-2011 school year. Time flies! We encourage you to attend on Wednesday, June 15th from 8am-10am in Cafeteria B where our students will showcase their work on the Naturalist Unit. Students have worked hard to explore their relationships with nature from an intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal perspective. They will share artwork, written work, and the findings of self-designed experiments. Please join us as we recognize the hard work, abilities, and creativity of these Apolloites!

Sincerely,

The Teachers of Team Apollo

6/3 Naturalist Unit-Experiment

Students should have a research question for the experiment portion of the Naturalist Unit Project by Monday, June 6th. Post the question on the wiki as a comment under the identifying variables page.

natural world unit

7th and 8th grade students should comment on 2 other poems for homework tonight on the wiki.

5/23 Science

Students were handed their scored "Rainy Day" assessment today. A parent/guardian should sign it and students should return it to class for Tuesday, 5/24.

Student are also encouraged to make corrections on the assessment. They should meet with me first if they are interested in doing so.

Science NECAP

On Weds (5/18) and Thurs (5/19) of this week, 8th grade students on our team will take a NECAP assessment in science. The NECAP assessment tests students' general science knowledge and ability to conduct a science investigation. It is recommended that students get plenty of sleep and eat breakfast on those days to best prepare them for the exam. If you have any questions, please contact me.

5/12 & 5/13 Science

In preparation for the 8th grade science NECAP exam next week, 7th and 8th grade students took the district assessment "Rainy Day Morning" on Thursday and Friday. The "Rainy Day Morning" assessment tests students ability to design and conduct an experiment, skills we've been working on in science throughout the whole year. I hope to score the assessments and return them before the NECAP next week to give students feedback on their inquiry skills and to improve test scores in this domain. Please contact me if you have any questions.

5.12 Maths

Students in both 7th and 8th grade took tests today.

5.11 Maths

7th Grade
Students will take a quiz on Thursday. Be sure to complete the practice worksheet and study linear relationships in tables, graphs and equations - especially slope.

8th Grade
Students will take a quiz on Thursday. Be sure to complete the practice worksheet and study exponential relationships and exponential operations. Spend some time on khanacademy.org !

5.9 Maths

7th Grade

Students continue practicing their skills with tables, graphs and equations of linear relationships. We started the following practice in class, and it should be completed before Tuesday: 4ACE #2-12, 43, 44.

8th Grade

Students are learning about growth factors, growth rates and compound growth in their study of exponential relationships in Problem 3.2. The following practice is assigned:

R2 - 3ACE #1, 2, 4

R3 - 3ACE #1, 2, 8

5.5 Miss Bakr's Book Group

Read pages 99-128 of A Stone In My Hand and complete exit card on the wiki.

5-3 Miss Bakr's Book Group

Read to page 18 for Wednesday.

5/3 Science

Students should fill out a learning log for tonight.

5/2 Science

Students should complete the "Air Trolley" Lab they started in class today. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

4/27 Science

Thanks for all your hard work putting the energy projects together and making today's convention a big success!

Tonight, for homework, fill out a learning log on your experience presenting at today's convention. I will randomly select 5 logs to assess tomorrow in class.

Bottle Drive

Congratulations and many thanks to the folks who contributed to the bottle drive. Your hard work and effort raised over $430 for the Boston Trip. Great Job! Kudos to all involved!

4/26 Science

Energy convention projects are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. We will present them in the library during class time.

Students received back a quiz today in science. They should have it signed by a parent/guardian and returned to class.

4/25 Science

Students need to assemble and complete their projects for Wednesday's (4/27) Energy Convention. Students are encouraged to use their reads/needs time wisely and stay afterschool if needed.

Science Energy Convention 4/27

Greetings Students, Parents & Guardians,

Welcome back! You are cordially invited to attend Apollo Science's Alternative Energy Convention on Wednesday, April 27th in Milton Ms/Hs' Library. Students have been working diligently to create a project that demonstrates how a particular type of alternative energy source works. We would like you to join us and share in their learning. Students will present their projects during their scheduled science class time. Please consult with them as to what time you should attend. Our class times are listed below:

1) 7:50-8:50 (Ravens-8th grade group)
2) 8:50-9:50 (Hawks-7th grade group)
3) 10:00-11:00 (Crows-7th grade group)
4) 11:00-12:00 (Snakes-8th grade group)

We hope to see you there!

3/14 & 3/15 Math

7th grade

Students used tables, graphs, and equations to locate the point of intersection between two sets of data.

8th grade

Students completed their unit test on congruency and transforming coordinate points and figures by reflection, rotation, and translation.

Have a great April break, see you the 25th!

4/14 Science

Students should have completed the "Energy Transformation" and "Pros/Cons" graphic organizers for their project. If not, please complete for homework.

4/13 Math

7th grade

Students continued their exploration of the point of intersection.

For practice, 2ACE #'s 1 and 29.

8th grade

Today students played a review game to prepare for tomorrow's unit test.

All students, make sure to bring in your Car Wash sign up sheets tomorrow - don't forget!

4/11 & 4/12 Math

7th grade

Students wrapped up investigation 1 and began investigation 2. In this investigation, students will be studying the point of intersection of two linear equations.

8th grade

Students explored congruent conditions for triangles.

4/13 Science

Students should fill out a learning log for what they learned today researching their science project. This assignment is due tomorrow, 4/14.

4/12 Science

Students are beginning a research project on energy sources in science. To find out more information about the project, click this link and scroll down to question #14. The project overview and rubric are listed there.

4/7 & 4/8 Math

7th Grade

Students continued constructing graphs and tables to model linear relationships.

8th Grade

Students continued their exploration of congruency in triangles. Students reviewed material on reflection, rotation, and translation transformations.

Thanks to all students who participated in the Carnival Festivities/Car Wash today!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend =)

4/8 Science

Students should annotate and finish the "visionlearning" reading on energy. Students should fill out a learning log for Friday's class. This assignment is due on Monday, 4/11.

4/7 Science

Students should write a learning log entry tonight based on today's convection lesson. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, 4/8.

Students are also encouraged to make test corrections! Parents/guardians should sign their student's matter 2 assessment.

4/6 Science

Students received their matter tests back today. They are encouraged to meet with me if they are interested in making corrections on it. Parents/Guardians should ask their student to see the test and have a conversation around that. Students should also complete a learning log tonight for homework due tomorrow, 4/7.

4/6 Math

7th grade

Students continued working with linear relationships.

Finish problem 1.3, A.

8th grade

Students began new investigation on congruency.

For practice, 3ACE #'s 1-4.

4/5 Math

7th grade

Students completed investigation 1.2 on linear relationships.

For practice, 1ACE #'s 3 and 20

*Tonight is the last night to get unit tests signed!

8th grade

Students corrected and dissected their quizzes.

4/5 Science

Students should see me if they are interested in making test corrections on their matter assessment. Students should also make a 2nd entry into their learning log tonight for homework. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, Wednesday, 4/6.

4.4 Maths

7th Grade
In Problem 1.2, students are exploring linear relationships in tables, graphs and equations. Complete all of question A before next class.

8th Grade
Students completed a quiz on reflection, rotation and translation transformations on a coordinate grid.

4/4 Science

Students on team Apollo will be asked to keep a learning log in science. Unless directed otherwise, students should answer the reflection questions regarding what they've learned in science each day. Parents/guardians can support student learning by asking to see their learning logs and having a conversation around what they are learning. The first learning log entry is due tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/5/11.

4.1 Math

7th grade

Students continued their investigation, determining walking rates and writing linear equations.

For practice, 1ACE #'s 1 and 2.

*Tests are to be signed and brought back Monday, April 4th.

8th grade

Today, students reviewed material from investigations 2 and 5 to prepare for the upcoming quiz (Monday, April 4th).

Remember to review your practice sheets!

3/31 Math

7th grade

Today we began a new unit titled, "Moving Straight Ahead." Students calculated their walking rates and began writing linear equations to represent these walking rates over time.

Tonight, have your parent/guardian look over your test and sign! These are due tomorrow, 4/1.

8th grade

Today we finished our investigation on coordinate transformation combinations.

For practice, 5ACE #'s 15-17.

3/31 Science

Students investigated some of the properties of light today. For homework, they should answer one of the following prompts: 1) How do x-ray machines work? or 2) What causes rainbows? This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow!

3/30 Math

7th grade

Students "dissected" their tests today.

Reminder - Test redo review session tomorrow after school!

8th grade

Today we reviewed coordinate rotations and began learning coordinate transformation combinations.

3/30 Science

Students saw their matter assessments yesterday and are encouraged to meet with me if they are interested in making corrections. I have NOT entered their scores into powerschool yet. They will get the test back when I do.

Students are encouraged to write a minimum of 3 sentences, draw a cartoon/diagram or 3-4 items in a bulleted list of the things they've learned in science class today! This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow!

3/29 Math

7th grade

Unit test today!

8th grade

Continue learning coordinate rules for rotations.

Complete practice worksheet tonight.

3/28 Math

7th grade

Jeopardy review for unit test tomorrow.

For practice tonight, complete review sheet!

8th grade

Begin learning coordinate rules for rotations.

For practice, 5ACE #'s 5-10.

3/25 Math

7th grade

Today students finished their investigation on the distributive property.

8th grade

Today students finished their investigation on coordinate translations.

In class today, students started working on a handout (a review of investigations 5.1 and 5.2). This handout should completed for homework.

Have a good weekend!

3/25 Science

Students should write 2-3 sentences describing what they learned in class today.

3/24 Math

7th Grade

Today we continued learning about the Distributive Property.

For practice: 4ACE #'s 3,4, 6

8th Grade

Today we learned coordinate rules for translations.

There is no practice tonight.

Don't forget to bring in your signed email permission forms!

3/23 MATH

7th Grade

Students are discovering the distributive property.

For homework students should finish 4.2 problems A and B.

8th grade

Students are continuing their learning on coordinate reflections.

For homework students should complete the worksheet handed out in class.

Don't forget to have your email permission forms signed tonight!

3/22 Math

7th grade

Continuation of yesterday's PEMDAS lesson.

For practice:

4ACE #'s 1 and 2

8th grade

Students are learning coordinate rules for line reflections.

For practice:

5ACE #'s 1-3

3/21 Science

Students have a test tomorrow (Tuesday 3/22) covering physical and chemical properties/changes. Check the wiki to help study. I will check the teacher help page to try and answer student questions.

3/21 Math

7th grade

Students are learning the use of the order of operations (PEMDAS).

Homework - problem B (from investigation 4.1)

8th grade

Students are working on Math Reflections 2.

Finish MR2 for homework - due tomorrow!

3/18 Math

Reminder to all students: Monday, March 21st is the last day to hand in signed quizzes!

Have a great weekend!

3/18 Science

All student should complete their "conservation of mass 2-chemical change" lab for Monday, March 21st. I will grade the procedure and conclusion sections!

Students should look at the 2nd half of the focus questions (1,3,4,6-8,13-16, 18-21) on the science wiki tonight for review. Try to answer the questions without looking at your notes or the answers. If you need help answering the questions, then look at your notes, click on the links, ask a peer or me. Special attention should be given to questions 13,14,18,19,20 & 21. If you have any questions, you can also ask on the teacher help page!

3/17 Math

7th grade

This week, students have been practicing adding, subtracting, multiplying and diving positive and negative numbers.

8th grade

This week, students have been learning how to construct line reflection, rotation, and translation symmetry transformations.

Today, ALL students learned basic accounting principles to assist them in their fundraising efforts for the upcoming 8th grade Boston field trip.

3/16 Science

Students should look at the first half of the suggested focus questions (1,3,4,6-8,13-16 & 18-21)on the science wiki tonight for review. Continue with the second half tomorrow night! Try to answer the questions without looking at your notes first. If you need help answering the questions, then look at your notes, click on the links, ask a peer or me. I suggest paying closer attention to questions 13,14,18,19,20,21! They are at the heart of what the test will be about!

3/15 Science

Students should complete the conclusion questions on the back of today's lab, "chemical changes in a bag." This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Also, students will have a test at the beginning of next week. Students can study using their notes, the wiki, and/or by meeting with me.

3/14 Humanities

1.) Finish improving work quality on spider graph assignment with questions.
2.) T-chart (Pros and Cons) "Growing up Digital" 8 bullet points minimum

Math 3/14

7th Grade

Students practiced multiplying positive and negative numbers.

Tomorrow is the last day to hand in signed Check Up 2 quizzes.

8th Grade

Students are continuing their work with rotation symmetry.

Check Up 1 quizzes are to be signed and brought back tomorrow!

Science Current Events

For those of you looking to find out more about the causes of earthquakes, check out this link on plate tectonics. The type of earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan was a continental slide (also known as subduction.) To find out more about that type of earthquake, click this link.

To find out more about the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, click these links (picture & video)

To learn about the basics of nuclear power plants and how they work, watch these videos (video 1 & video 2)

3/11 Science

Students will be tested on their understanding of physical & chemical changes and the properties of matter on Friday of next week. They can use their notes and the wiki to help them study and prepare for it.

3/11 Math

7th grade

Students are learning how to multiply positive and negative numbers.

8th grade

Students are continuing their investigation of line reflections.

Enjoy your weekend!

3/10 Science

Students should complete their portfolio reflections for science ASAP.

3/10 Math

7th grade

Accentuate the Negative Check Up 2 quizzes handed back today. Students are learning about coordinate graphs.

Tonight, students should finish Investigation 2.5. Check Up 2 quizzes are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Monday March 14th.

8th grade

Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps, and Mirrors Check Up 1 today.

Sign Up for Parent Conferences March 16 & 17

We hope you can attend a Student-Led Conference on the evening of Wednesday March 16 or Thursday March 17 in the school library. 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 present to you artifacts of their learning from the second quarter - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Your child will also discuss their progress with the Habits of Mind we have been working on this year.

Sign up here

3/9 Math

7th Grade
Quiz today: adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Students will be writing a reflection to summarize what they learned in Investigation 1. Students will also begin working on investigation 2.1, line reflections. Quiz tomorrow on reflection, rotation, and translation symmetry!

3/8 Math

Today all students worked on compiling their portfolios for the upcoming Student-Led Conferences.

8th graders - Don't forget to have your tests signed and brought in tomorrow!

3/8 Science

All students should complete the portfolio assignment reflection on the "Scuba Divers: Density Assessment" for homework! We will use this assignment at student-led conferences!

3/4 Science

Students need to complete the 'procedure' and 'conclusion' sections on their "Conservation of Mass" Lab for homework over the weekend. The completed lab report is due at the beginning of class on Monday 3/7.

3/4 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning about fact families. The following practice is assigned: 2ACE #'s 17-20, 22, 26

8th Grade
Students are learning about translational symmetry. The following practice is assigned:Page 14, question B

3/3 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning the relationship between adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. The following practice is assigned: 2ACE #'s 10, 11, 13

8th Grade
Students are learning about symmetries in kaleidoscope designs. The following practice is assigned: 1ACE #'s 20-25

3/2 Science

Welcome back! I hope everyone is refreshed and ready to continue our work together!

Students should reflect on the learning they did in class today by reviewing their 4-3-2-1 reading strategy. We will continue discussing physical and chemical changes tomorrow.

3/2 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning how to subtract positive and negative numbers. The following practice is assigned:
R2 ACE #6A-F, 7, 31
or
R3 ACE #6A-I, 31

8th Grade
Students are learning reflectional and rotational symmetry. The following practice is assigned:
R2 1ACE #2-10
or
R3 1ACE #6-10, 31-33

2.16 Maths

7th Grade
Students completed a quiz on adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Students completed the unit test on the Pythagorean Theorem.

2.15 Fundraising Project

Students! Go to the Apollo Fundraising Master Plan page on the wiki and comment on what we have so far.

2.14 Maths

7th Grade
Quiz on Tuesday: adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Unit test on Tuesday: the Pythagorean Theorem.

2.11 Maths

7th Grade
Students are developing algorithms for adding positive and negative numbers in Problem 2.1.

8th Grade
Students are applying their understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve geometric problems in Problem 4.3. The following practice is assigned: 4ACE# 8, 9, 10.

Student Conferences Announced

Team Apollo students will host student led conferences on the evenings of Wednesday March 16 and Thursday March 17. Two sessions will be offered each night: one at 5:30 and one at 6:30. Please plan to attend one of these sessions. More information will follow with opportunity to sign up for specific sessions. We look forward to seeing you.

Please note that Team Apollo will NOT hold conferences on March 1, as published in the district calendar. If you wish to meet with Apollo teachers prior to March 16 or 17, do not hesitate to contact us.

Pizza Orders Arrive Thursday!

All of the products sold during the Little Caesar's Pizza Kit fundraiser will be available for pickup this Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm in the cafeteria. Please arrange to have someone pick up the orders that your child sold during that time.

Please contact Jana Fabri if you have any questions: jfabri@mtsd-vt.org, 802-893-3230 x358

UVM Field Trip 2.10

In order to get students thinking about some of the post secondary options available to them, Team Apollo will visit the University of Vermont campus on Thursday February 8. Students will explore various aspects of college life.

PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE ASAP.

Spaghetti Dinner and 50/50 Raffle

Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, February 17th 5:00 - 7:00
Take the night off from cooking and help the 8th grade class get to Boston!
$5/student, $7/adult, and $20/family
Tickets available in the school store and at the door.

50/50 Raffle
Win up to $2,500!
Tickets are $10 each. Only 500 will be sold.
Drawing to be held on February 17th at the Spaghetti Dinner.
You need not be present to win.
Tickets are available in the School Store or from a Middle School student or teacher.

2.8 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to practice adding positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.4. Be sure to complete all of question A before Wednesday.

8th Grade
Students were returned two assessments today: Thinking with Mathematical Models Unit Test and Looking For Pythagoras Check Up 2. Corrections and parent signature for the Pythagoras quiz are due Wednesday.

2/7 Science

Students should write a detailed procedure outlining the major steps of today's "Water Thermometer" lab. Your procedure should also include a diagram that illustrates the experimental set-up. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow!

If you haven't finished the Matter Unit Glossary with the 17 vocabulary words, please do so tonight.

2.4 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to develop their number sense for adding negative numbers in Problem 1.3. Be sure to complete the following practice before Monday: 1ACE #20-29 (write a number sentence for each).

8th Grade
Students took a quiz to assess their mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem.

2/4 Science

Students should complete their glossary using the 17 chosen vocabulary words over the weekend. This assignment is due 2/7 at the beginning of class.

Also, I've been conferencing with students in all the classes and have seen most of them over the past 2 days. We've developed targeted science goals that will push their learning forward in this class. Please ask your son or daughter about their goals and how you can best support them in meeting their goals. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

2/3 Science

1. Students should show their density test to a parent or guardian and have them sign off on it. Bring back to class and hand in. Due ASAP!
2. 7th and 8th grade students need to complete 2 more vocabulary terms for their glossary as homework tonight.
3. I am conferencing with all students around goal-setting in science. We are using our Q2 HOM reflections and their current grades as a starting point for setting these science goals. Please ask your son or daughter about them and how you can best support them in achieving them. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me to discuss.

2.1 Humanities

Finish "Questions to Master" for intro to economic vocabulary.

Hawks and Ravens due Thursday
Snakes and Crows due Friday

Yearbook Photos Wanted!

If you have any photos of you and your middle school friends doing middle school things, please send them to Ms. O'Neil to be considered for inclusion in the yearbook. Send them asap to koneil@mtsd-vt.org.

1.31 Maths

7th Grade
Students are building their number sense with positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.2. Students should be sure to complete the entire problem before class on Tuesday.

8th Grade
Students are preparing for a quiz on the Pythagorean Theorem on Wednesday. Be sure to complete Math Reflections 3 and the practice packet.

1/31 Science

7th grade students received their density tests back today! They should have it signed by a parent or guardian. I strongly encourage students to meet with me to discuss making corrections on it.

8th grade-should return signed density tests! If students have not shown their tests to a parent or guardian, please ask them about it!

1.28 Maths

7th Grade
Students should complete all of Problem 1.1 before class on Monday.

8th Grade
Students should complete question 1 of Math Reflections 3 before class on Monday.

1/28 Science

7th grade-Crow's section-should write a few sentences describing to a 4th grader what happens to a gas when it is heated/cooled? Your answers should include the words "expand" and "contract." This is due on Monday January 31st at the beginning of class.

2011 Course Fair for 8th Grade

Please join us for the annual MHS course fair Feb. 3, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 8th grade parents are invited to the library from 6:00 – 6:30 pm for parent orientation. All parents and students of grades 8-11 are encouraged to attend from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the cafeteria. A copy of the program of studies will be available for each family.

1.27 Math

7th Grade
We are starting a new unit of study on integers and rational numbers. Today students explored some properties of positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.1. Students should make sure they have completed to the end of question C before class on Friday.

8th Grade
Students continue to explore and apply the Pythagorean Theorem in Problem 3.4. The following practice is assigned:
R2 - 3ACE #7, 15-18, 35
R3 - 3ACE #7. 15-17, 25, 35

Pizza Pizza Orders Due!

The orders for the Pizza Pizza fundraiser are due on Friday January 28.

1/27 Science`

8th grade-students should have their density assessment signed and returned to class.

7th grade-should complete the "Hot and Cold Balloon" probe for homework. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, 1/28.

1/26 Science

8th grade students received their scored density tests back today. Students should show the assessment to their parents or guardians and have a conversation around it. Parents/guardians should sign the assessment and students should return it tomorrow, 1/27.

1/24 Science

7th grade-took the first part of the density assessment today. Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 1/26.

1.24 Maths

7th Grade
Students received their marked unit tests today and completed a test dissection. Students are bringing their tests home to be signed by a parent. SIGNED TESTS MUST BE RETURNED ON TUESDAY.

8th Grade
There was no 8th Grade math class today.

1/21 Science

7th grade-students will be assessed on their understanding of density on Monday, 1/24. Students should use the wiki (focus questions 8,9,10,11 & 12), their notes on density and density packets 20, 23 and 24 to help them prepare for the test.

1/19 Science

8th grade-tomorrow will be part 2 of the density assessment. Get plenty of rest!

7th grade-will have a test on density on Monday, 1/24.

1/18 Science

8th grade-Students understanding of density will be assessed tomorrow (Weds, 1/19.) Students can use the wiki (focus questions 8,9,10,11, & 12), their notes and density packets 20, 23 & 24 to help prepare for the exam. The assessment's scoring rubric is also on the wiki.

7th grade-Students should reflect on today's lesson by choosing either to write a reflection paragraph, draw a diagrams or review their notes.

1.18 Maths

7th Grade
On Wednesday, students will take the unit test for the Comparing & Scaling unit. To prepare, students should complete question 2 on page 66 and review their notes and assessments from the unit.

8th Grade
The Pythagoras Check-Up 1 quiz was returned to students today. Students began to derive the pythagorean theorem by exploring the relationship between the areas of the squares formed on the legs of a right triangle to the square formed by the hypotenuse. No practice is assigned.

1.14 Maths

7th Grade
We have completed Investigation 4 of the Comparing and Scaling unit. Students will take a test on ratios, unit rates and proportions next week. Question #24 on page 59 is assigned over the long weekend.

8th Grade
Students took a quiz on the coordinate grid, squares and square roots.

1/14 Science

8th grade will be tested on Wednesday, 1/19.
7th grade will be tested either Thursday (1/20) or Monday of the following week.

Students can use their class notes, worksheets and wiki to help study for the test.

1/13 Science

Students will be assessed on their understanding of the concept of density next week in science class. The assessment is a performance-based lab. Students should review their notes, worksheets and wiki to help prepare them for it.

7th grade-should write a conclusion paragraph around the sink or swim activity we did in class today. This is due tomorrow, Friday 1/14.

1.13 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to practice using proportions to solve problems in Problem 4.3. Be sure to complete to the end of question 4.3.C before Friday's class.

8th Grade
Students will take a quiz on coordinates, squares and square roots on Friday. The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #36, 37, 38, 44
- or -
R3 2ACE #37, 38, 44, 49, 50

1/12 Science

Students will be assessed on their understanding of density next week. Students can review the material by looking over their notes, worksheets and material on the wiki.

7th grade- Students should complete the "Density Formula Homework" worksheet.

8th grade-none

1.12 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue practicing setting up and using proportions to solve problems in Problem 4.2. The following practice is assigned: 4ACE #3, 4.

8th Grade
Students continue exploring the properties of square roots in Problem 2.3. Students should complete all of question A before Thursday's class.

Boston Fundraiser: Pizza Pizza

Milton Middle School has officially launched the Little Caesar's Pizza Pizza fundraiser for the Boston trip. Students have been given a catalog of items that are for sale. We will be accepting orders through Friday 1/28, so please encourage your child to get out there and sell. Co-workers, relatives, and neighbors are great options. If you know of somebody outside of Vermont who would like to order, they can do so online by visiting www.pizzakit.com and entering #87681 when prompted for the school's fundraiser ID. Checks can be made out to Milton Middle School and all money and order forms need to be turned into advisors by 1/28. Please note that the products will be delivered here on Thursday 2/10 at 4:30pm and it would be ideal for families to pick up the items that afternoon.

1.11 Maths

7th Grade
The following practice is assigned:
R2 4ACE #1, 5-13(odd), 16, 17
- or -
R3 4ACE #2, 5-13(odd), 16, 17

8th Grade
The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #4-6, 10, 14-18
- or -
R3 2ACE #5-6, 14-18, 51-13

1/11 Science

Students will be assessed next week on their understanding of density and other properties of matter.

7th grade-students should spend 5-10 minutes reviewing their notes. Students can also click this science link to help review.

8th grade-students should write a conclusion paragraph on why objects sink or swim based on what we did in class today. All claims should be supported with evidence from the experiment. Due at the beginning of class tomorrow, 1/12/11

1.10 Maths

7th Grade
Students are learning to set up and use formal proportions in Problem 4.1. Students should complete question B.1. before class tomorrow.

8th Grade
Students are exploring square root as they work with the area and side length of squares in Problem 2.1. The following practice is assigned: 1ACE #33, 34 and 2ACE #47, 48.

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Students should make corrections on their Jump Start #1 quiz.

Students will be assessed next week on their understanding of density and properties of matter.

8th grade-Should complete the worksheet "Density Formula" for homework.
7th grade-Should complete the worksheet "Finding Density" for homework.

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7th Grade
Students are mastering unit rates, as they complete Problem 3.4. The following practice is due tomorrow: 3ACE #10.

8th Grade
Students took the unit test for Thinking With Mathematical Models today. This test assesses many of the 8th grade algebra standards.

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All students should make corrections on their Jump Start #1 quiz.

7th Grade-Students should complete the packet "Density of a regular-shape solid 23" that was started in class today.

8th Grade-Students should complete the "Finding Density" worksheet they received at the end of class.

***Click here to read an article on the dead fish and birds phenomenon that is happening in multiple locations around the world***

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Students should make corrections on the jump start #1 quiz.

Both 7th and 8th grade students should review their notes for 10 minutes each night!

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Both 7th and 8th grade students should make corrections on Jump Start #1.

7th grade-Should reflect by writing or drawing about what they learned about the motion of particles during each phase of matter (solids, liquids and gases)

8th grade-should review their notes.

Hello, my name is Miss. Tatko...

Hello Team Apollo! My name is Miss. Tatko and for the next few months I will be student teaching with Mr. Caswell. I am a senior at The University of Vermont studying Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I am very excited to be student teaching at Milton Middle School and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you! I hope you all had a great holiday season!

See you in Math class,

Miss. Tatko

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7th Grade
Students jumped right back into math class calculating unit rates (miles per hour) in Problem 3.2. The following practice is assigned: 3ACE #4-7.

8th Grade
Students continue practicing their algebra skills. For homework, students should finish the last question they started today in class. There will be a unit test later this week (probably Thursday).

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Welcome back! I hope everyone is refreshed and ready to continue our work together!!

All students received a quiz back today. Grades for it are in powerschool. The quiz is color-coded. Questions addressing the same standard are highlighted with the same color. Students should make corrections if they scored an "I" or a "W" on any parts of the quiz!!!

7th grade-Students are investigating the phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and played with oobleck today. For homework, they should write a couple of sentences describing what phase of matter they think it is.

Special Interest-There is a meteor shower happening tonight. For more information, click here.