Mr. P's Note Home!

Volume 8  Issue 22                                                           February 1, 2011

 

Science Fair Due MondayÉ

            The science fair final due date is Monday, February 7.  One last reminder about what should be complete and at Meigs on Monday morning.

MNPS Science Fair Guidelines:

1.    Must have a testable question and perform at least 3 trials

2.    Results must be measurable with numerical values

3.    Should be clear that the student did the work

4.    Results and data should be clearly presented with graphs and/or tables

5.    Photos are encouraged

6.    The following materials are not allowed at the science fair:  glass, sharp objects,   powder, soil, plants, and/or mold.

7.    Student names and/or pictures should not be shown on the board or logbook.

 

BettyÕs BrainÉ

            Today students took the post-test for the first part of BettyÕs Brain (Climate Change).  Tomorrow we will go over the expert map in class and see what, if any, mistakes students made in creating the causal concept maps  We will then begin a team project where students will synthesize their learning into a real-life solution.  Each group will work together, in class and some at home, to create a MeigsMail Google Presentation of how a middle school, such as Meigs, can make itÕs carbon impact less for our environment.  The teams will present their proposals next Thursday, February 10. 

            After spring break, the next installment of Betty will focus on body temperature and processes. Another Vanderbilt project our class is working on will involve math.  We will pilot some teaching and learning techniques involving fractions later this month.  A parent note is being sent home today about the math study.  Please return it tomorrow, or as soon as possible.

 

RemindersÉ

1.    Parent volunteers are still needed to help with Evening With The Arts this spring.

2.    Mrs. Jackson sent a letter to each student concerning a survey to complete on line.  Please check on doing that this week.  It is due by February 3.

3.    The January Monthly Book is Dragonwings.  It is to be read and finished by February 14.  The February Book is a book connected to African-American History Month.  This book is to be non-fiction and at least 75 pages. 

4.    Beginning Monday, February 14, wresting will be over and tutoring after school will resume.  See Mr. P for more details.

Study HabitsÉ

Please be reminded that in order for a student to maintain high grades, it is very important that all assignments are completed on time and that time is spent each day reviewing notes and not just doing that ÒnightÕs homework.Ó  Several quizzes and tests accompany todayÕs Tuesday Folder that illustrate clearly which students are listening in class and studying at home.  If a low grade appears on one of these assessments given this week, it should be a red flag that more effort must be applied!  Notes are taken in class, pencasts and electronic notes are linked to the class website.  No student has any excuse not to do well.  Effect time spent studying is a very important part of middle school and will become even more important as time goes by. 

Mr. PÕs Student of the WeekÉ

¥January 31 – February 1, 2011        

                              Catherine Taylor

Be sure to read about Catherine on the electronic ÒStudent of WeekÓ board in Mr. ParsonsÕ room and on the Student of the Week board.  

Next weekÕs student of the week. . .    Josef Garcia

 

Items to Bring. . .

Ÿ  Red Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ

Ÿ  CORRECTED WORKÉ

 

Dates to RememberÉ

02.02.11        THINKLINK tests: (math, reading, science)É

02.02.11        BettyÕs Brain team project (in class) beginsÉ

02.03.11        MEIGS MAGNET SCHOOL SURVEY DUEÉ

02.04.11        MeigsÕ Academic Pep RallyÉ

02.04.11        General Store (possible)É

02.07.11        Science Fair project DUEÉ

02.08.11        Meigs Magnet Science FairÉ

02.14.11        January Monthly Book DUEÉ

02.14.11        Reading Log DUEÉ

 

25pts: Secret Word = ¥see the websiteÉ

 

 

 

 

For Additional News Items & Info Check:

http://www.flyparsons.org/notehome.html

 

On The WEBSITE ONLY:

 

 

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAÉ

It pays to check the website, tooÉ

 

This WeekÕs SECRET WORD (February 1):

25pts: Note Home Secret Word = ÒNitrogenÓ

 

Mr. PÕs SECRET INFORMATION LEAK:

www.flyparsons.org/everybodysomebody.html

 

TEAM SHIRTSÉ

As always, please watch the website to know which days our class will wear our class shirts in the future!  The next date to wear class t-shirts is Wednesday, February 2, and maroon class shirts is Friday, February 4.

 

[GRADESPEED]: Check it OutÉ

UPDATE!  Gradespeed.com will update again later this week  The updates will reflect the past week.  Late work has been recorded as of January 24.  Notice any missing assignments.  Please submit them each week with the Tuesday Folder Sheet.

 

A Special CouponÉ

Print and clip this coupon below for a special REWARD. To get the reward, please obtain a parentÕs signature that states your parent has checked gradespeed.com.

 

COUPON


StudentÕs Name    ______________________________________________________________

ParentÕs Signature ______________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________  Secret Word: _______________________________________

 

 

Quizlet HelpsÉ

TN SS Vocabulary

http://quizlet.com/1856043/tn-academic-vocab-6th-flash-cards/

 

TN Language Vocabulary

http://quizlet.com/2947590/academic-vocabulary-tn-flash-cards/

 

sixth grade math

http://quizlet.com/1970101/sixth-grade-math-vocabulary-flash-cards/

 

Latin Terms

http://quizlet.com/2023296/latin-and-greek-sixth-grade-study-flash-cards/

 

TuesdaysÉ

As always, Tuesdays are the day of the week for communication.  Parents should receive corrected papers and a ÒMr. PÕs Note HomeÓ in the Red Tuesday Folder.  Always look for those documents.  If ever there is an exception to that weekly schedule, it will be noted on the website. To confirm that youÕve received everything, the ÒTuesday Signature SheetÓ will also be attached.  Always fill this form out and return on Wednesday morning.  Tuesday is also a good day to check GradeSpeed.  Parents, once youÕve done that, fill in current averages on the Tuesday Signature Sheet.  Attach any corrected work or missing assignments to the back of that sheet.  Remember, students, making a low grade or a zero should never be acceptable!

 

RRR/DemeritsÉ

Students, please be reminded about the three Rs!  You must be respectful, responsible, and resourceful.  The administration has reminded you on announcements about the dress code, tardies, and  Mr. P is reminding you about listening in class and doing your work.  Several students have received demerits lately as a consequence for continually breaking these rules in class.  You must try your very best to be organized and responsible.  We are approaching the end of fifth grade and your adjustment to middle school should include being on time with all of your work as well as giving 100% during class and with those heretofore mentioned assignments.  Thanks!  -- Mr. P

 

Mr. PÕs ProceduresÉ

Students, the following are reminders of specific classroom procedures:

o   Push your chair in when you leave your desk.

o   Have your agenda signed daily.

o   Locker breaks are 7:45AM, and 2:45PM.  Students should remember to take all materials from the locker at that time.  Keep all materials in your locker until needed. 

o   7:45AM morning work is posted on the television each morning as you arrive in the classroom.  This is due at 8:15AM along with your daily tech task and all homework.  Students, be sure to be prepared everyday and be on time with all of your assignments. 

 

NotesÉ

¯  Hey kids, remember to share your Tech Task (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) via www.meigsmail.org.  On Tuesday and Thursday, the task is a google form that is directly sent to Mr. P.

 

 

 

Bye ByeÉ