Ms. Hostetler
We have begun the final quarter of the school year. MAP testing will begin on Tuesday, April 3rd. Testing will continue on April 4th, 5th, and 6th. It is extremely important that students get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast that includes protein. It is also important that students arrive at school on time. Students usually do better when they take the test at the same time as other students. When making the test up at a later time, students tend to rush through to get back to what the rest of the class is doing.
If you have questions or concerns, you can contact me by phone or email: 523-2632 or dhostetler@spsmail.org.
Please do not call during class times. You can call me during the following times: 8:53-9:43, 10:39-11:09, 1:01-1:51. If I am unavailable, leave a voice mail and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Students will usually have math homework each day. The assignment should be written in the planner as well as the upper right hand corner of the paper. Late work does result in a lower grade. Students who are absent have one day for each day of absence to complete and turn in work.
Online textbook link: www.my.hrw.com
Many students are not coming to class with pencils and paper. Please remind your child to bring necessary items to class. Extra pencils and paper should be kept in the math notebook.
MONDAY - APRIL 30
MATH
We reviewed percents, decimals, and fractions.
Homework: Worksheet 8-8 Practice B pg. 74 and study for the test Due 5/1
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to gather online research for their non-fiction newsletter.
Homework: Wednesday will be the last class day to do research during class. Work at home if you cannot complete it at that time.
TUESDAY - MAY 1
MATH
Students retook the Unit 9 math test.
Homework: any unfinished assignments
NON-FICTION READING
No class due to an assembly.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 2
MATH
Students were given the opportunity to make corrections on the math test.
Homework: Any unfinished assignments Due 5/3
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to gather online research for their non-fiction newsletter.
Homework: Today is the last day to work on research during class. If you have not completed your research, you must finish it at home. You will begin writing paragraphs in class tomorrow.
THURSDAY - MAY 3
MATH
Students completed an assignment that reviews prerequisite skills that are needed for the next unit.
Homework: Complete page 449 if not finished during class. Due 5/4
NON-FICTION READING
Students began writing paragraphs for their non-fiction newsletter.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
FRIDAY - MAY 4
MATH
Students learned to identify and graph integers, find opposites, and determine the absolute value of integers.
Homework: pgs. 452-453; 12-42 evens and 46-50 all Due 5/7
NON-FICTION READING
Students finished writing paragraphs for their non-fiction newsletter.
Homework: Finish paragraphs if not completed during class. Due 5/7
MONDAY - MAY 7
MATH
Today we worked with comparing and ordering integers.
Homework: pgs. 456-457; 8-32 evens and 36-47 all Due 5/8
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to begin creating their non-fiction newsletters.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
TUESDAY - MAY 8
MATH
The concepts today were multiplication and division of integers.
Homework: WS 9-6 and 9-7 (pgs. 57 and 66) Due 5/9
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to begin creating their non-fiction newsletters.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 9
MATH
Students learned to add integers.
Homework: pgs. 467-468; 10-40 evens and 44-52 all Due 5/10
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to begin creating their non-fiction newsletters.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
THURSDAY MAY 10
MATH
Students learned to subtract integers.
Homework: pgs. 471-472; 8-30 evens and 33-37 all Due 5/11
NON-FICTION READING
FRIDAY - MAY 11
MATH
Students learned how to write and graph inequalities.
No homework.
NON-FICTION READING
Students went to the library to begin creating their non-fiction newsletters.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
MONDAY - MAY 14
MATH
Students used data in a table to write an equation for a function and used the equation to find missing information.
Homework: pgs. 600-601; 6-16 evens, 20-24 all Due 5/15
NON-FICTION READING
Students presented their non-fiction newsletters to the class.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
The final math test of the school year will be on Friday, May 18th.
TUESDAY - MAY 15
MATH
Students represented linear functions using ordered pairs and graphs.
Homework: Worksheet 12-2 Practice B (pg. 18) Due 5/16
NON-FICTION READING
Students presented their non-fiction newsletters to the class.
Homework: Read non-fiction material.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 16
MATH
Students worked on the unit 11 study guide.
Homework: Finish the study guide if not completed during class. Due 5/17
NON-FICTION READING
Students played a game to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Homework:
THURSDAY - MAY 17
MATH
We graded and discussed the study guide.
Homework: Study for the math test.
NON-FICTION READING
FRIDAY - MAY 18
MATH
Students took the Unit 11 math test.
No homework.
NON-FICTION READING
MONDAY - MAY 21
MATH
Review and discuss results of the math test.
Students who are enrolled in accelerated math next year received a summer homework packet. This is required work and will be a significant part of the first quarter grade. The packet is due the first or second day of classes next fall.
NON-FICTION READING
End of year activity.
TUESDAY - MAY 22
Voyager Field Trip to Smallin Cave and Foster Natatorium.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 23
Last day of school. Students will be dismissed at 12:45.
I have enjoyed working with your child this year. Have a wonderful summer!
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