Weekly Announcements - 9/27

Parents/Students
Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1.
Study for exams this week.
All assignments must be completed. Late homework will not be accepted.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST CHECK BLOG DAILY FOR RECENT UPDATES.

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/27/10

1. Bigotry – intolerance and prejudice; obstinate and unreasoning attachment to one's own
belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them

2. Bill of Rights – first ten amendments to the Constitution ratified in 1791, these
amendments limit governmental power and protect basic rights and liberties of
individuals.

3. Bipartisan - supported by members of two parties, especially two major political parties

4. Boundary – the limit or extent within which a system exists or functions, including a
social group, at state, or physical feature.

5. Branches of Government – established in the U.S. Constitution to divide the power of
government between legislative, executive and judicial branches

8th Science - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_284hrbr87c7
HOMEWORK:
9/29 -Research and report on the points to consider when constructing a
bridge. 2 pages, 12 font, times roman, blank ink, double space, 1 inc margins.
10/1 - Research how soaring birds take advantage of convection currents in
the environment. 2 pages.
TEST- 9/28 - Mathematical equation
TEST - 9/30 - Chapter test-study questions

7th Science - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_283gsgtw4cb
HOMEWORK:
9/28 - Explain how an image is formed in a mirror. 1-2 pages
9/30 - Describe the types of images formed with convex and concave lenses. 1 -2 pgs.

TEST - Chapter 2 on 9/28
Quiz on 9/30 on vocabulary words

6th Science - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_282hrgd2298
HOMEWORK:
Due 9/28 - LL - How have people's views of atoms changed over the past 200 years.(1803, 1913, to now).
9/30 - Lesson 2 vocabulary words in notebook. Must be signed by a parent.

TEST - Lesson 2 on 9/29

5th Science - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_281dvqj5cnq
HOMEWORK:
DUE - 9/29 - On LL - If you had an object that you did not recognize, what could you do to determine its properties and identify it?
10/1 - On LL - What are the building blocks of matter?

TEST - Lesson 2 on 9/30

6th Social Studies - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_280272pj2cc
HOMEWORK:
Due 9/29 - On LL - Describe how the Iceman's belongings tell the different ways in which he interacted with his environment. - 1 -2 pages handwritten. DO NOT type.
10/1 - On LL - Name the different methods the archaeologists used to find information about the Iceman.

TEST - Chapter 1 on 9/28 - questions & answers were given on 9/22

5th Social-Studies - 9/27/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_278frhd9hhb
HOMEWORK:
Due 9/28 - On LL - When might historians use a primary source and secondary source? 1-2 pages handwritten. DO NOT type. Give as much examples as possible.
Due 9/30 - LL - Write an essay about how your history is linked to that of your parents and grandparents. DO NOT TYPE.

TEST -Chapter 1 on 9/28- questions & answers were given in class 0n 9/22

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/20/10

Qualitative - observations that do not involve measurements and numbers ("My brother is shorter than my sister," is a qualitative observation.)

Quantitative - observations that involve measurements and numbers ("My brother is 30cm shorter than my sister," is a quantitative observation.)

Quark - one of the two basic building blocks of matter

Radiation - the transportation of heat from one place to another by waves or particles (The Earth is warmed by the Sun due to radiation.)

Resistance - a measurement of how much a material opposes the flow of electricity (Wood has high resistance so it is a poor conductor of electricity. Copper has low resistance, so it is a good conductor of electricity.)

8th Science - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_277gf65n2d7
HOMEWORK:
9/21 - On LL - Belayneh Dinsamo of Ethiopia set a world's record in 1988 Rotterdam Marathon. He ran the 42.2-km course in 2.114 hours. What was his average speed? Must show work.
9/22 - LL - A bicyclist starts at rest. She starts to pedal, and after 8 s she is traveling forward at 4m/s. Find her acceleration, including the direction. Show work
9/24 - LL - Describe the collision that will occur when you roll a bowling ball at a basketball.

7th Science - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_16fp4fjcc6
HOMEWORK:
9/22 - Research paper on "Why can't a sound wave travel from a satellite to Earth?
9/24 - LL - What determines the pitch of a sound?

6th Science - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_276cjn7wpg6

TEST: Module E - Lesson 1 vocabulary words on 9/22/10. Use text and notebook to study.

HOMEWORK:
9/21 - LL - Research "Why do things float?" Write as much information as possible.
9/23 - p. E16 - Lesson 2 vocabulary words in notebook signed by parents.

5th Science - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_275cmk924c9

TEST: Module E - Lesson 1 vocabulary words on 9/23/10 - use text and notebook to study.

HOMEWORK:
9/22 - On LL - Think of the properties of matter you use everyday. In what ways are they important to you? Write as much information as you can.
9/24 - LL - Research on "How can a human stay afloat in water." 1 - 2 pages typed or written.

6th Social Studies - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_274d36wc7gz

TEST: Chapter 1 vocabulary words on 9/24/10. Words with definition in notebook. Use textbook to study.


HOMEWORK: Assignments due on the dates listed on the left.
9/22 - On LL - Write an article for visitors from other countries. Describe how culture in the United States has been shaped by interaction with other cultures.
9/24 - On LL - How does oral tradition differ from a written source? How can both help to preserve history? (6-8) sentences.

5th Social - Studies - 9/20/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_273czrfg5dm
HOMEWORK: Assignments due on the dates listed on the left.
9/21 - On LL - Write a paragraph (8 sentences) explaining what immigrants might enjoy about the United States.
9/23 - On LL - Write an essay describing the rights and responsibilities of American citizens.

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/13/10

Test on 9/17/10
1. Accelerate - to speed up

2. Accelerator - a machine which accelerates charged particles to high energies

3. Antimatter - matter that is exactly the opposite in every way from its matter counterpart: antiquark/quark; positron/electron

4. Atom - the smallest unit of a chemical element, made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons

5. Beam - a ray of light; a group of particles traveling together along a well-defined path

8th Science - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_272c99ksnk9
Homework:
DUE 9/14: On LL - Why do many scientists do research before forming a hypothesis? 6 - sentences.
9/16 - Survey classmate members in your class on their favorite music and construct a graph to show the results. You can use the computer.

7th Science - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_270ckthdsvf
Homework:
Due 9/14 - Design an experiment using the scientific methods on looseleaf or construction paper.
9/16 - In notebook, Chapter 1 vocabulary words.

6th Science - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_6dhhvq8d6
Homework:
Due 9/14 - On LL - 1. What is matter? 2. What is density? 3. How can density be measured?
Due 9/16 - On LL - How does the density of an object determine whether or not it floats? Use drawing to demonstrate. At least 6 sentences explaining answer.

5th Science - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_5dh8b4vc7
Homework:
Due 9/16 - On LL - 1. What is matter? 2. What are two properties of matter? Questions & answers.
Due 9/15 - On LL - Lesson 1 vocabulary words with definition. Chapter 12 - p. E4

6th Social Studies - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_269gf48wjhb
Homework:
Due - 9/15 - On LL - Draw globe showing the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Hemispheres.
Due - 9/17 - On LL - Answer the following questions: What are latitude? What are longitude? How are scales used? What is a political map?

5th Social - Studies - 9/13/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_9gfhft5gs
Homework:
DUE: 9/15 - Draw map of the United States on construction paper. Label map with state's name only.
DUE: 9/17 - p. G9 - vocabulary words in notebook with definitions.

8th Science - 9/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_266f3b32dgf
Homework:
9/8-9/10 - Write/type a 1 page essay on "Why a scientist who is trying a new drug on people should use a control."

7th Science - 9/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_265dd6hv3hs
Homework:
9/8 -9/9 - On LL - What is the difference between science and technology?
9/9 -9/10 - On LL - List 10 skills used in science.

6th Science - 9/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_268rjc542cm
Homework:
9/9 - 9/10 - Using the scientific method to design an experiment of your choice on construction paper. Computers can be used.

5th Science - 9/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_263hkcdhcd2
Homework:
9/9 -9/10 -Design an experiment using the Scientific Methods on looseleaf.

6th Social Studies - 9/8/10

tp://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_267gpfxhqd8
Homework:
9/8 - 9/9 - p. G4 & G6 Part 1 and 2 vocabulary words in notebook.

5th Social - Studies - 9/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_261f4nfwjck
Homework:
9/8 - 9/9 - p. G4 - Using globes - vocabulary words in notebook with definitions.

School Year 2010-2011

Welcome Back-School year 2010-2011

Dear Parents/Students in grades 5th; 6th; 7th & 8th grades:

Welcome back to OLQM, school year of 2010-2011. Hoped you all had a wonderful and restful summer. Please read the following information for rules and regulations as well as the required supply lists.

Reminder: School begins at 8:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. After-School Program begins at 3:00PM.

Here are a list of rules that must be maintained throughout the school year:

* It is important that your child is prepared with all school supplies;
* School begins at 8:00am, if your child is late, he/she must get a late pass;
* Parents are NOT ALLOWED to be in the classroom or floor after 8:00am.
* Parents will only be seen by APPOINTMENTS-7:45am - made through the office.
* Please AVOID picking up your child before 3:00pm dismissal, your child will be missing
valuable class time. ALL MISSED WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR CHILD!
* Absent notes are required by the State whenever your child is absent from school.
* Proper uniforms must be worn at all required time. This includes: girls wearing vests, skirt to
the knees, proper leggings and shoes, hair neatly combed. Boys: proper hair cut (see parent
handbook), school shoes-NO SNEAKERS.
* Cell phones MUST BE OFF during school hours. If your child is seen with a cell phone during
school hours, it will be taken away and sent to the office.
* Parents and students is responsible for checking the school blog: olqmnyc.blogspot; for
classwork, homework, and other valuable information.
* Homework should be checked by parents. It is suggested that parents sign their child's
homework.
* Test papers are sent home to be review by parents. Test papers must be signed and return to
teacher the NEXT day.

Please note that it is imperative that these rules are followed in order to have a productive and successful school year for 2010-2011.

Thank you
Mrs. Ramsey

SUPPLY LIST

7th & 8th grade

1 thick marble notebook (must be marble notebook)
1 folder with pockets at the bottom(Not on the sides)
looseleaf
construction paper
colored pencils
pens/pencils
HAND SANITIZERS
PAPER TOWELS
ANTIBACTERIAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS CLOROX WIPES ETC

5th & 6th grades

2 thick marble notebooks (must be marble notebooks)
2 folders with pockets at the BOTTOM (not on the sides)
looseleaf
construction paper
colored pencils
pens/pencils
HAND SANITIZERS
PAPER TOWELS
LYSOL OR ANTIBACTERIAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS CLOROX WIPES OR SPRAY