September 2007 archive

Projects Have Begun!

Sixth graders have begun our Water Quality Project. They are starting to learn how to take notes from the textbook in outline format. While they use the book to study fresh water pollution I will start training teams to do their specific jobs so we can begin our testing of Chimacum Creek. So far I …

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Homework Explanation

Homework seems to be a difficulty for parents and teachers. We always try to balance between the need for homework and the fact that many students just don’t do it. In Science I offer plenty of extra credit opportunities for those students who would do homework anyway but I do not give regular homework. Now …

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First Week of School a Success!

As the first week comes to an end I thought I’d post some reminders here. Sixth graders just need to make sure they get all their filled out and signed paperwork to their teachers. The Cispus Health Form and Permission slip is due Monday, Sept 10. Medication Authorization form is due all next week and …

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