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