For the week of January 8th - 12th

Welcome Back!   I hope everyone had a restful break and is ready to hop back into the swing of things.   Here is what you can expect this week:

Math 1
We will be starting on Chapter 8 - Integers.  Students will have math homework every night.  

Science
We spent the latter part of last quarter going through the process of Invent Idaho.  Students are expected to complete the last two steps of the process at home (building of a model and a tri-fold board).  Completed projects are due Thursday, January 18th.   

Our next unit in science is all about the dynamic Earth, it's layers and processes.

Reading

1. The class will be starting a unit on Literature Circles.  Literature circle groups are based on the student's interest in the books provided  Each class period, students will meet with their groups to discuss what they read in the book the previous class time, share their response journal entries, respond to group members’ entries, discuss the book, and set a chapter goal for the next meeting. 
2. Grades for Lit Circles are based on preparation and participation.  
3. Student's failing to meet these 2 requirements will be given an alternate assignment to read the book on their own and complete an end of book report and project. 
4. Your child is allowed to bring home his/her literature circle book and read it.  If the book is lost or damaged, he/she will be responsible for replacing the book.

Grades for 1st Semester

1. I am having all my students in the next 2 days checking their grades on IC for any errors. I encourage parents to login as well.
2. Report cards will be going home on Tuesday, January 16th.
3. Friday, January 26th will be Parent Teacher Conferences for individuals needing extra assistance or anyone wanting a conference. 

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