We are finishing up with Section 1 of Egypt with some hieroglyphic practice. Next, we will be moving into the next section on the Old Kingdom, including mummies and pyramids.
Lit & Comp for the Week of 11/2/09
November 1st, 2009 by ERIC HADDENMr. Hadden’s Lit & Comp class, this week, will be looking at point-of-view in stories. We also will be taking a look at how to take notes for understanding from different things we read. We will also be preparing to take notes for small-group projects that will be doing research. This will be recurring theme over the course of the next couple of weeks in Lit & Comp AND Social Studies.
Language Arts for the Week of 11/2/09
November 1st, 2009 by ERIC HADDENThis week in Mr. Hadden’s Language Arts class, we will be covering Mastering Vocabulary Word Parts Unit #4. These word parts help our students to decode words that they may not know by teaching them to pull out word parts (prefixes/suffixes) that can help them to determine the meanings of words. This skill helps in acquiring/developing new vocabulary.
We will also be taking a look at various sentence pattern formats that can be used to reinforce the use of variety in writing. In looking at these various patterns, we will be working as a whole class, in small groups, and on our own.
Math for the Week of 11/2/09
November 1st, 2009 by ERIC HADDENMath this week will include the introduction to Unit 3 (Patterns and Variables). This unit is the first exposure for this year to the concepts of algebra and the process of solving algebraic equations.
Science for the Week of 11/2/09
November 1st, 2009 by ERIC HADDENScience for this week will finish up some labs that examine the States of Matter, culminating with a quiz over Chapter 3 sometime this week.
Where Are Report Cards?
October 29th, 2009 by ERIC HADDENLast week, report cards were mailed out to parents who had opted to receive a paper copy of the record. If, by chance, you did not elect to receive a paper copy of the report card, you can view your child’s report card online by following the directions below:
The Online Report Card feature on Skyward Family Access is now available for Quarter 1. To view the progress report, click on Report Cards tab located on the left side of your screen under General Information. Click on Quarter 1. When asked to Open or Save choose Open. The document will open in Microsoft Word. At that point you may print or save the document.
If you have any questions about accessing your child’s report card, please contact the Guidance Office at 309-888-6910.
Online Courses Now Available for Mr. Hadden’s Classes
October 25th, 2009 by ERIC HADDENMr. Hadden has set up online course sites for his Language Arts, Lit & Comp, and Math classes. Students will be receiving logon information this week and be asked to take some time to logon to the CMS (Moodle) site to enroll in his classes. This will open up opportunities to submit work/projects over the internet, share messages, and gather information about assignments and notes. This is a new opportunity that is being tried out, much like this blog, to see whether or not students can benefit. Please keep an eye on the team website, this blog, and your email for more information about the happenings at KJHS.
UPDATE: — Login information can be found here.
Activity Night is 10/30/09
October 25th, 2009 by ERIC HADDENThe first 6th grade activity night is Friday, October 30, 2009. The time of the event is 6 pm – 8 pm. Students have to buy tickets in advance from their homeroom teachers. Tickets are $3.00, students must present their ticket and Student ID (available this week) at the door. Students will not be allowed to enter after 6:15 pm and will be dismissed at 8:00 pm.
The PTO Parent Ambassador has made contact with some parents regarding chaperoning this event. All chaperones must have passed the district’s screening process and have received their volunteer badges. Chaperones need to arrive no later than 5:45 pm at the north doors (by Arends Gym) to receive assignments and instructions. Thank you in advance for your service.
Activity night consists of a multitude of activities for your students. These activities include: sports and activities in Neuman Gym, board games, pictures and concessions in the cafeteria, and a dance/DJ in Arends Gym. This activity night is for 6th graders only.
Math for the Week of 10/26/09
October 25th, 2009 by ERIC HADDENThis week, students will be learning about misleading data and graphs. Students will learn about strategies that are used to manipulate data to sway perceptions of viewers. Students will also be getting a study guide in preparation for the Unit 02 Math test, which we plan to take on Wednesday, October 28. Throughout the remainder of the week, we will finish up the unit on data and graphs and start preparing for our next unit.
Language Arts for the Week of 10/26/09
October 25th, 2009 by ERIC HADDENThis week, in Mr. Hadden’s Language Arts class, we will be studying Vocabulary Cartoons Unit #3. We will also be doing some work with pronouns. We will start off with simple pronouns and antecedents (the nouns that pronouns replace). Throughout the week, ask your student if they know what their vocabulary cartoon words are. Can they tell you what they mean and use them appropriately in context? Try making up some sentences where these words would be used, but leave them out. Based on the context clues, see if your student can place the right words in those sentences.