May 8-9 
*Friday is the Renaissance party at the Rec if you earned 80 stamps. 
 
Upcoming dates: Monday is the last notes test of the year. Be prepared! 
Thursday: Accelerated Math cutoff. 
 
 
May 7 
*Bring back your blue permission form for Friday if you earned 80 stamps. 
 
Upcoming dates: Monday is the last notes test of the year. Be prepared! 
Thursday: Accelerated Math cutoff. 
 
May 6 
*LHS orientation is TONIGHT from 5:30-7:00. 
*Bring back your blue permission form if you earned 80 stamps. 
 
All classes: Be sure you are working on keeping your notebook up as well as your Accelerated Math.  
 
May 5 
*LHS orientation for upcoming 9th grade students is TOMORROW at 5:30. 
*Please bring back picture money! 
*If you earned 120 stamps, be sure to return your permission slip for the movie trip tomorrow. If you earned 80 stamps, bring back your permission slip to go to the Rec Friday. 
 
All classes: Be sure you're caught up on Accelerated Math, especially if you were on the GA trip. There will be a notes test early next week as well. 

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April 28-May 2 
*LHS orientation for upcoming 9th grade students is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*Please bring back picture money, progress report, and parent survey ASAP. 
*There is one last Team 8-1 DVD pre-order. Money will be accepted through next Thursday. $10 
 
1st: We are working on a packet for the End of Course Test. If you are going on the GA trip, you have had several days already to work on it. If you are not going on the GA trip, we will work on it each day in class. It's due for everyone next Monday. 
 
2, 3, 4: We will spend this week working on Accelerated Math and working on various things for Science Night.  
 
April 25 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*Please bring back picture money, progress report, and parent survey ASAP. 
*There will be one more DVD preorder. Money will be accepted through next Thursday. $10 
 
1st: If you are going on the GA trip, please work on the packet you were given today. It's due a week from Monday. 
 
2, 3, 4: No homework. 
 
 
April 24 
 
No homework 
 
April 23 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*PROGRESS REPORTS WERE ISSUED TODAY! 
*BE HERE IN THE MORNING AT 7 am if you're going on the trip. 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
April 22 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ISSUED April 23. 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
April 21 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ISSUED April 23. 
 
1st: Get Scantron post-test signed for five extra points. Remember to finish review worksheet for homework. 
 
2nd, 3rd, and 4th: Get Scantron post-test signed for five extra points. 
 
April 14-18 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline.  
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ISSUED April 23. 
*There will be NO MORNING HELP THIS WEEK. We will resume with that next week. 
*CRCT Schedule for the week: 
Monday-Reading *Must pass 
Tuesday-Language Arts 
Wednesday-Math *Must pass 
Thursday-Science 
Friday-Social Studies 
 
All classes: All this week we'll be working on getting our Accelerated Math caught back up. Tuesday will be our notes test.  
 
April 11 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*CRCT is next week. Math is WEDNESDAY. 
 
All classes: No homework; CRCT prep this week. Next week we will begin getting caught up on Accelerated Math, and we will have a notes test. You may want to work on those at home this week if needed. 
 
April 10 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
*CRCT is next week. Math is WEDNESDAY. 
 
All classes: No homework; CRCT prep this week. Next week we will begin getting caught up on Accelerated Math, and we will have a notes test. You may want to work on those at home this week if needed. 
 
 
April 9 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
 
All classes: No homework; CRCT prep this week. 
 
 
April 8 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
*LHS 8th grade orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30. Be there so you can pick your classes! 
 
All classes: No homework; CRCT prep this week. 
 
April 7 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
 
All classes: If you didn't earn a 100 on Friday's test, get it signed tonight for an extra 5 points. 
 
April 4 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
*The LAST CRCT study session is Monday from 3:15-4pm. 
 
All classes: Test in class today; no homework. We'll do lots of CRCT review next week in class! 
 
April 3 
*McTeacher Night at McDonald's tonight from 6-8pm. 
*Team 8-1 DVD's on sale through Friday. Friday is the last day to order. 
*Field trip forms and money due by April 18. There will not be an extension on that deadline. 
 
All classes: Look over your notes from this section. You will have a test over systems of equations tomorrow. 
 
April 2 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work.  
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10. THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher.  
*PLEASE RETURN REPORT CARDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  
*McTeacher Night at McDonald's Thursday from 6-8pm 
*Field trip forms and money are due by April 18. 
 
All classes: Look over #5 in your notebook. Finish any problems that we have not yet finished together. 
 
April 1 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work.  
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through TOMORROW. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher.  
*PLEASE RETURN REPORT CARDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  
*McTeacher Night at McDonald's Thursday from 6-8pm 
 
All classes: Pick three of the systems to solve from the worksheet. You must have your work attached. 

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March 31 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work. 
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through April 2. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher. 
*PLEASE RETURN REPORT CARDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! 
*CRCT Tutoring session today after school until 4:15. 
*McTeacher Night at McDonald's Thursday from 6-8pm. 
 
All classes: Work on coin problems. 
 
March 20 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work. 
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through April 2. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher. 
*NO SCHOOL UNTIL MARCH 31. ENJOY YOUR BREAK! 
 
All classes: Rest over the break and come back ready to WORK! 
 
March 19 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work. 
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through April 2. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher. 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math! I'll give your quiz results back tomorrow. 
 
March 18 
*Remember: There will not be as many grades this nine weeks as there have been in the past! Stay on top of your work. 
*SPRING PICTURES ARE TOMORROW. 
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through April 2. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher. 
 
ALL CLASSES: PRACTICE WORKSHEET 11-5 (#1-10) 
 
March 17 
*CRCT Study Session today after school until 3:15. 
*We are now in the last nine weeks. There will not be as many grades as the previous nine weeks due to testing and the Georgia trip. Build up your grade now so you don't get behind! 
*Team 8-1 End-of-the-Year DVDs are on sale for $10 through April 2. Please return all money to your homeroom teacher. 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math! 
 
March 14 
*CRCT Study Session Monday after school until 3:15. 
NO SCHOOL: INSERVICE DAY 
 
March 13 
*CRCT Study Session Monday after school until 3:15. 
All classes: No homework. 
 
March 12 
All classes: We completed the county benchmark test today. Tomorrow we will review some concepts from earlier on in the year in preparation for the CRCT. No homework tonight. 
 
March 11 
All classes: We did a Q3 post-test today. We also worked on Accelerated Math since today was the cutoff. Tomorrow we will be taking the county benchmark test over everything we've covered so far this year. 
 
March 10 
*CRCT Study Session today until 4:15. 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the third nine weeks is tomorrow! 
 
All classes: We took a notes test in class today. Be sure to complete an Accelerated Math assignment for tomorrow's deadline. 
 
March 7 
*CRCT Study Session Monday afternoon until 4:15. 
*There will be a notes test on Monday. Be sure you have numbers 1 through 11 by then. 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the third nine weeks is Tuesday, March 11. 
 
All classes: Get your notebook together and work on Accelerated Math! 
 
 
March 6 
*No morning help tomorrow. 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the third nine weeks is next Tuesday, March 11. 
*There will be a notes test on Monday. Be sure you have everything by then! 
 
All classes: Complete #11 in your notebook if you didn't finish in class. 
 
March 5 
*No morning help this Friday. 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the third nine weeks is next Tuesday, March 11. 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math. 
 
March 4 
*No morning help this Friday. 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the third nine weeks is next Tuesday, March 11. 
 
All classes: Complete the geometry half sheet for homework. 
 
March 3 
*CRCT Study Session today after school until 4:15. 
*No morning help this Friday. 
 
All classes: Get your vocabulary test from Friday signed for an additional five points. Remember that the Accelerated Math cutoff will be next Tuesday. Be sure you're caught up! 

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February 29 
*CRCT Study Session on Monday from 3:15-4:15. 
*Remember if you corrected the Geometry Tasks, you can bring it to me any day next week before the homeroom bell rings and I will modify your grade. 
 
All classes: Be working on Accelerated Math! 
 
February 28 
 
All classes: You have a test tomorrow over the vocabulary from #6 in your notebook. Study! 
 
February 27 
 
All classes: Continue to study #6 in your notebook. A vocabulary test is coming! If you have been out, please finish #6 as soon as possible. Are you okay in Acclerated Math? 
 
February 26 
 
All classes: Continue to study #6 in your notebook. A vocabulary test is coming! If you were out yesterday, please finish #6 as soon as possible. Are you okay in Acclerated Math? 
 
February 25 
 
***CRCT Tutoring (on-team) this afternoon until 4:15. 
 
All classes: Look over #6 from your notebook. There will be a vocabulary test over these terms either Friday or Monday. 
 
February 22 
***CRCT Tutoring (on-team) will resume Monday from 3:15-4:15. 
 
All classes: Get your test signed for 5 additional points.  
 
February 21 
 
All classes: No homework; test today over graphing linear inequalities 
 
February 20 
 
All classes: You have a test tomorrow over graphing linear inequalities. There will NOT be a retest over this one, so be sure you are prepared! If you need additional help, come in in the morning. Also, don't forget to complete the STUDY GUIDE SHEET that was sent home. 
 
February 19 
 
All classes: Make sure you have all entries for your notebook. Right now there should be 5. The test over graphing inequalities has been postponed until Thursday. We're working on a sorting activity in class. No homework. 
 
February 15 
 
All classes: Be sure your Accelerated Math is up-to-date. 
 
February 14 
*Tomorrow is the Renaissance party. 
*Tomorrow is also the retest over graphing in standard form. You may come at 7:15am or at 3:15pm. 
 
All classes: Be sure your Accelerated Math is up-to-date.  
 
4th block: Expect a quiz tomorrow. 
 
February 13 
All classes: Bring colored pencils! Get your old & new test signed. Remember: There is a retest available on Friday either at 7:15 am or at 3:15 pm. TONIGHT: FINISH #3 in your notebook. 
 
February 12 
All classes: Bring colored pencils! Also, if you did not bring back the last test signed, you may still do so through the end of this week to replace that grade with today's test grade. 
 
February 11 
All classes: Remember you have a test tomorrow over graphing equations that are in standard form. You may choose the method you use. Please bring a colored pencil with you to class tomorrow. 
 
February 8 
BRING BACK YOUR PROGRESS REPORT! 
 
All classes: No homework. Remember there is CRCT tutoring Monday afternoon until 4:15. 
 
February 7 
BRING BACK YOUR PROGRESS REPORT! 
 
All classes: Finish #1 in your notebook. This will be a grade (*effort) tomorrow. 
 
February 6 
*Tomorrow progress reports will be issued. 
*We are scheduled to visit LHS tomorrow at 8:15. Arrive at school on time and in your TEAM t-shirt. 
 
All classes: Get your test signed tonight for extra points. Also, finish #1 in your notebook. (See below) 
 
Write the following in slope intercept form, make a table of values, and find the x and y intercepts. 
1. 3x -2y=12 
2. 4x-y=16 
3. 4x+y=8 
4. 2x-y=8 
5. 3x-2y=6 
6. 3y+x=3 
7. 2x+5y=-10 
 
February 5 
No homework tonight. 
 
February 4 
*Tomorrow is the Accelerated Math cutoff for the first progress report. Also, you have a skills test over graphing tomorrow. Be sure you review your notes and the test preview sheet we did in class today. 
 
February 1 
 
A look at next week: 
Monday: Notes test 
Tuesday: Test over graphing, End of Accelerated Math for the progress report 
Thursday: Visit to LHS and Progress Reports go home 
Friday: End of the second stamp period 

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January 31 
Have you returned your high school permission forms yet? 
 
Progress Reports go home next week! 
 
All classes: 
Given the following (the slope and a point on the line), write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form. Graph paper was offered today in class, and if you need some, you can go to printfreegraphpaper.com to print some from home. 
 
1. Slope: 2 Point: (3,2) 
2. Slope: -3 Point: (1,4) 
3. Slope: -5 Point: (-1,3) 
4. Slope: 3 Point: (-4,-7) 
5. Slope: -1 Point: (5, -2) 
6. Slope: one-half Point: ((6,1) 
7. Slope: Negative two-thirds Point: (3,4) 
8. Slope: Four-thirds Point: (-2, 0) 
9. Slope: Negative one-fourth Point: (2,1) 
10. Slope: 4 Point: (-1, one half) 
11. Slope: -2 Point: (0,0) 
12. Slope: 0 Point: (-5, 3/4) 
 
 
January 30 
Please return your high school field trip permission slips as soon as possible. Thanks! 
 
All classes: Your Accelerated Math cutoff for the first progress report will be next Tuesday. Be prepared! Also, remember that you have a notes test Monday followed by a skills test Tuesday. 
 
January 29 
We are going to the high school February 7. Please return your field trip permission form as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: Half sheet over graphing--due tomorrow--don't forget the bottom section too 
 
January 28 
We are going to the high school February 7. Please return your field trip permission form as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: Look at #5 from your notebook. From the left side, write the equation of #1,4,5, and 6. Put this answer in the first column. Next, write an equation of a line that is PARALLEL to that line. Put this answer in the second column. 
 
January 25 
 
No homework. 
 
January 24 
 
All classes: Remember the Accelerated Math cutoff will be February 4. Please continue to work on this in your spare time at home. Quizzes we took in class today will be handed back tomorrow. No official homework tonight. 
 
January 23 
Remember to turn in your field trip permission slip tomorrow if you're eligible to go on the McDonald's trip. 
 
All classes: Slope Quiz tomorrow! Be prepared! 
 
January 22 
I was away from the classroom today in a meeting. Normal schedule and morning help resume tomorrow. 
 
Remember to turn in your field trip permission slip by Thursday if you're eligible to go on the McDonald's trip. 
 
All classes: No homework. Come to class tomorrow ready to work! 
 
 
January 18 
**ALL CLASSES HAVE HOMEWORK. Normally I don't give homework over the weekend, but this was scheduled for last night. Since we didn't have school yesterday, we are a day behind. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT COMPLETES THE ASSIGNMENT OVER THE WEEKEND. It is due Tuesday. 
 
Reminder: There is no school Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Also, I will have a substitute on Tuesday due to a math meeting. Morning help will resume Wednesday. 
 
January 16 
**WRITING TEST TODAY! 
 
1st and 2nd: Remember the "cushion" assignment you have for homework tonight. Write a word problem or situation that would match the graphs. 
 
3rd and 4th: No homework except be working on Accelerated Math 
 
January 15 
 
There is a substitute in math class today. Finish all work in class. 
 
January 14 
*Please return report cards as soon as possible if you have not already done so. 
 
All classes: Start working on Accelerated Math again 
 
January 11 
***REPORT CARDS ISSUED. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! 
If you have not already returned the yellow parent survey, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you! 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
January 10 
 
All classes: County-wide benchmark testing, input Testgate scores in the computer lab (Substitute 
 
January 9 
 
All Classes: Substitute Work to be completed in class 
 
January 8 
WELCOME BACK! Let's make this a productive second semester. 
*Morning help resumes next week. 
 
All Classes: Today we reviewed graphing and functions. I will not be here Wednesday or Thursday. Please be on your best behavior for the substitute! 

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December 19 
*Since we reached our toy drive goal, I taught Georgia Studies today. Thanks for your patience!  
 
Have a great Christmas Break! See you all in January. 
 
December 18 
In class: Christmas Graphs 
 
No homework!  
 
December 17 
We're nearing the end of the 2nd nine weeks. Grades are still being issued and posted on PowerSchool. Remember: Morning help does not resume until January 14, 2008. 
 
All classes: Get test signed for extra points! 
 
December 14 
Reminder: I have seen many students come in this year for the morning help sessions. In many ways, I think they have progressed nicely in the smaller group setting. I urge you to continue to bring them in early, especially as the time for the CRCT gets near.  
 
Today was the last day of morning help for 2007. There will also be no morning help the week we return from Christmas. Morning help and tutoring will resume on Monday, January 14. I hope you all have a happy, safe holiday season. 
 
If you were absent today, you have a notes test and test to make up next week! 
 
December 13 
All classes: You have a test over functions tomorrow, a notes test, and tomorrow is the Accelerated Math cutoff date for the first nine weeks. 
 
December 12 
*Friday (12/14/07) is the Acclerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. We will also have a notes test and a test over functions that day. 
 
All classes: Get notebooks together and work on Accelerated Math! 
 
December 11 
*Friday (12/14/07) is the Accelerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. 
 
All classes: No homework, but start preparing for the notes test coming up on Friday. 
 
December 10 
*Friday (12/14/07) is the Accelerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. 
 
All classes: GET YOUR TEST SIGNED TONIGHT FOR EXTRA POINTS! 
 
December 7 
*Thank you for supporting our toy drive! The first truckload was taken to the Sheriff's Department today. Our final load will be delivered Wednesday. 
*Next Friday (12/14/07) is the Accelerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. 
 
All classes: Be working on Accelerated Math! 
 
December 6 
*TOMORROW WE HAVE A TEST OVER SET THEORY.  
*A huge thanks for your support of our toy drive. We are doing very well! Toys may be brought in through next Wednesday if you still want to participate. 
*Next Friday (12/14/07) is the Accelerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. 
 
All classes: Review #1-6 in your notebook to prepare for tomorrow's test. Be sure you have completed #6. 
 
December 5 
*Friday we will have a test over set theory. 
*Next Friday is the Accelerated Math cutoff for 2nd nine weeks. (12/14/07) 
*Our toy drive runs through next Wednesday. Sheriff Wilson will be here on Tuesday to do the photo. 
*Christmas Dance tomorrow from 4-6pm. 
 
All classes: Start studying your notes for the test Friday; work on Accelerated Math. 
 
December 4 
All classes: The Accelerated Math deadline is next Friday. Don't let this date sneak up on you! DON'T FORGET THE WORKSHEET YOU HAD FOR HOMEWORK TONIGHT (Another Look p.74). 
 
December 3 
*Please don't forget our team toy drive. 
 
All classes: Work on your Accelerated Math. The deadline is appoaching next week! 

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November 30 
*Thank you to everyone who has brought in a toy for less fortunate children in Walker County. We CAN make a difference! 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
November 28 & November 29 
*Thanks to all of those who have contributed to our toy drive. 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
November 27 
All classes: Complete the 2 Venn Diagrams (2 circle and 3 circle).  
 
2-Circle Instructions: 
Set A is Multiples of 5 
Set B is Even numbers 
*Fill in three of your own numbers in each area. 
 
3-Circle Instructions: 
Set A is Factors of 100 
Set B is Factors of 30 
Set C is Factors of 18 
*Place the following numbers in the correct location: 
1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,15,18,20,25,30,50,100 
 
November 26 
*Don't forget our team toy drive to benefit less fortunate children in Walker County. If we reach our goal of 75 toys, each teacher will teach a different subject just before Christmas break. 
 
All Classes: Don't forget to get your test signed for additional points! Today in class we had a "make up" day. Many students had outstanding work left over from last Tuesday, and we took time today to complete it.  
 
November 18 
 
No homework! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break! 
 
November 17 
*Please send progress reports back signed if you have not already done so. 
*Tuesday we will have a short test over inequalities. 
 
All classes: Be ready for your test tomorrow. Remember that we did a notes test and the ThinkGate test in class today. 
 
November 16 
*Please send progress reports back signed if you have not already done so. 
*AFTER SCHOOL SESSION for retests and/or the bonus assignment today from 3:15-4:00. 
*Monday we will be working on our Thinkgate tests. We will also have a notes test. 
*Tuesday we will have a short test over inequalities. 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math AND be sure your notes are in order for Monday's notes test. 
 
November 15 
*Please send progress reports back signed if you have not already done so. 
*The LMS Beta Club fundraiser ends tomorrow. 
*There will be a dance party from 1:30-3:00 tomorrow for those students who met the Coke fundraiser goals. 
*TOMORROW FROM 3:15-4:00, STUDENTS CAN STAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 4:00 TO EITHER WORK ON A BONUS ASSIGNMENT OR RETEST ON SOLVING EQUATIONS.  
*Monday we will be working on our Thinkgate tests. We will also have a notes test. 
*Tuesday we will have a short test over inequalities. 
 
 
All classes: Complete the inequalities worksheet (#6 in notebook) 
 
November 14 
*Progress Reports Issued! 
*The LMS Beta Club is sponsoring a food drive. Please send in 2-3 cans to your homeroom teacher. 
 
All classes: No homework; work on Accelerated Math 
 
November 13 
*Progress Reports go home tomorrow. 
*The LMS Beta Club is sponsoring a food drive. Please send in 2-3 cans to your homeroom teacher. 
 
All classes: Finish #4 in the notebook. 
 
November 9 
*Progress Reports go home Wednesday. 
*The LMS Beta Club is sponsoring a food drive. Please send in 2-3 cans to your homeroom teacher. 
*No school on Monday! 
 
All classes: Enjoy your long weekend. Rest up because we have a lot to cover before Christmas! 
 
November 8 
*Accelerated Math cutoff day is tomorrow. 
*Progress Reports go home next Wednesday. 
*The LMS Beta Club is sponsoring a food drive. Please send in 2-3 cans to your homeroom teacher. 
 
All classes: Get your Solving Equations Test signed for additional points. Students who bring those back signed will be eligible for an in-class retake next week. 
 
November 7 
*Accelerated Math cutoff day is Friday. 
 
All classes: Complete #1 for your notebook if you did not do so in class. 
 
November 6 
*Skills Test tomorrow. 
*Accelerated Math cutoff day is Friday. 
 
All Classes: Complete the study guide for tomorrow's test. Get it signed for an extra five points. 
 
November 5 
*Notes Test tomorrow. 
*Skills Test Wednesday. 
*Accelerated Math cutoff day is Friday. 
 
1st: Complete Accelerated Math exercise; be ready for the notes test. 
2nd, 3rd, 4th: Be ready for the notes test! 
 
November 2 
*Notes Test Tuesday. 
*Skills Test Wednesday 
 
All classes: No homework 
 
November 1 
*Book fair all this week. 
*The first Renaissance party is tomorrow. 
 
1st: Complete the worksheet we started in class today 
 
2nd, 3rd, 4th: Complete #7 from your notebook if you did not finish in class 

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October 31, 2007 
*Book fair all this week. 
*The first Renaissance party is Friday during connections. 
 
1st: Finish half sheet on equations 
 
2nd/3rd/4th: No homework 
 
October 30, 2007 
*Book fair all this week. 
*The Halloween Dance is TODAY from 4-6pm. Dress up in your best school dress code appropriate costume. 
*The first Renaissance party this nine weeks is Friday during connections. 
 
1st: Finish solving equations worksheet (ALL) 
2nd, 3rd, 4th: Complete the solving equations worksheet (there are 7 problems) 
 
October 29, 2007 
*There is a book fair all this week. 
*The Halloween Dance is tomorrow from 4-6pm. Dress up in your best school dress code appropriate costume. 
*The first Renaissance party this nine weeks is Friday during connections. 
 
1st: Finish #1-15 on the right side of today's worksheet. 
 
2nd, 3rd, 4th: Complete the worksheet on solving two step equations tonight. (#1-28) 
 
October 26, 2007 
 
FIELD TRIP DAY....NO HOMEWORK! 
 
October 25, 2007 
BE HERE TOMORROW AT 7:00 AM; HAVE A RIDE HERE TO PICK YOU UP AT 7:15PM 
WEAR YOUR TEAM T-SHIRT 
 
1st: Make sure you have completed notebook assignment #4 (the left side) 
 
2nd, 3rd, and 4th: No homework 
 
 
October 24, 2007 
 
All classes: NO HOMEWORK 
 
October 23, 3007 
1st: Complete the Accelerated Math Exercise 
 
2nd,3rd, 4th: Complete WS 2-3 
 
October 22, 2007 
1st: Copy all the equations on the right side of today's worksheet (#1-22), and complete #1-12. 
 
2nd, 3rd, 4th: For the following sentences, 
A: COPY THE SENTENCE 
B: WRITE THE EQUATION FOR IT 
C: SHOW WHAT STEP MUST BE DONE TO SOLVE IT 
D: GIVE THE ANSWER 
 
1. The sum of a number and 10 is 35. 
2. The difference between a number and 4 is 17. 
3. The product of a number and 8 is 72. 
4. The quotient of a number and 2 is 70. 
5. 6 less than a number is 23. 
 
October 19, 2007 
*Bring back report card signed ASAP. 
 
All classes: No homework! 
 
October 18, 2007 
*Bring back report card signed if you haven't already. 
 
All classes: No homework! 
 
October 17, 2007 
*GET REPORT CARD SIGNED! 
 
All classes: Complete the "Evaluating Expressions" half sheet for homework. 
 
October 16, 2007 
*Report cards go home tomorrow. Dahlonega field trip forms and money are due tomorrow. 
 
All classes: Complete the "Evaluating Expressions" that I gave you in class. There are only five of them. 
 
 
October 15, 2007 
*Welcome Back! 
*Report cards go home Wednesday. Dahlonega field trip forms and money are due Wednesday. 
 
All classes: Please write an expression in words that would go along with the following algebraic expressions: 
x + 12 
x - 6 
2x + 10 
4x - 1 
FOLLOW THE SAME FORMAT AS #17-20 WE DID TOGETHER IN CLASS. 
 
October 5, 2007 
We've reached the end of the first nine weeks! Have a restful fall break. See you back October 15. 
 
October 4, 2007 
**Team T-shirts were delivered today to all students who prepaid. We ordered one for everybody, so if you didn't pay already, bring your money ASAP! Remember that field trip forms and money are due October 17. 
 
No homework 
 
October 3, 2007 
**The Accelerated Math cutoff has been moved to Thursday, October 4. 
**The Team T-shirts are in! These will be handed out tomorrow. 
 
All classes: Review your notes in an effort to study for your test tomorrow! 
 
October 2, 2007 
**Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks is Wednesday, October 3. 
*We are planning a notes test Wednesday, and the skills/content test on Thursday. These are the last two test grades this nine weeks.  
 
All classes: Be ready for the notes test tomorrow! 
 
October 1, 2007 
 
**Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks is Wednesday, October 3. 
*We are planning a notes test next Wednesday, and the skills/content test on Thursday. These are the last two test grades this nine weeks.  
 
1st: Finish both sides of the Pythagorean Theorem WS 
2nd, 3rd, and 4th: Finish at least the Practice/Reteach 11-2 side of the Pythagorean Theorem WS 

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September 28,2007 
**Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks will be next Wednesday, October 3. 
*There are about 8-10 Accelerated Math objectives on radicals. Students need to show mastery of at least 5 of them by Monday. This will be a daily grade. 
*We are planning a notes test next Wednesday, and the skills/content test on Thursday. These are the last two test grades this nine weeks. 
 
4th: Finish the 25 problems for BINGO. 
1st, 2nd, 3rd: Work on your 5 Accelerated Math objectives. 
 
September 27, 2007 
*Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks will be next Wednesday, October 3. 
*There are about 8-10 Accelerated Math objectives on radicals. Students need to show mastery of at least 5 of them by Monday. aily grade) 
*We are planning a notes test next Wednesday, and the skills/content test on Thursday. These are the last two test grades this nine weeks. 
 
1st, 2nd: None 
3rd, 4th: Finish the CRCT practice worksheet that is #12 in your notebook 
 
September 26, 2007 
NO HOMEWORK 
 
September 25, 2007 
*Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks will be next Wednesday, October 3.  
*There are about 8-10 Accelerated Math objectives on radicals. Students need to show mastery of at least 5 of them by Monday. aily grade) 
*We are planning a notes test next Wednesday, and the skills/content test on Thursday. These are the last two test grades this nine weeks. 
 
All classes: Complete the half sheet (adding/subtracting radicals) #1,2,4, and 17 through 30. 
 
September 24, 2007 
*T-shirt money is due ASAP! Field trip forms and money are due by October 17. 
 
All classes: Work on your Accelerated Math exericse. 
 
September 21, 2007 
*T-shirt money is due ASAP! 
*Field trip permission forms and money due October 17. 
*The retest for the perfect squares test is Monday at 7:30am. Please be aware that I cut the time down to 1 minute, 20 seconds. 
 
All classes: Finish #8 in your notebook. Work all problems out and have them ready for Monday. 
 
September 20, 2007 
*T-shirt money is due ASAP! 
 
All classes: Estimate and Simplify the following square roots: 
24, 54, 48, 20, 200, 75, 72, and 40. 
 
September 19, 2007 
*T-shirt money is due ASAP! 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math exercise if you did not scan it in class; Do the "Math Minute Style" sheet for homework too 
 
September 18, 2007 
*T-shirt money is due ASAP! 
 
All classes: Work on Accelerated Math; no "official" homework. 
 
September 17, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: REMEMBER YOU HAVE A TEST TOMORROW OVER THE PERFECT SQUARES FROM 1 TO 625. IT WILL BE TIMED, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE A CALCULATOR. Also, we will be going to the computer lab to do a midterm test on the computer. It will likely count as a grade, but not as a test grade. 
 
September 14, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: Be working on memorizing the perfect squares from 1 to 625. The test will be Tuesday. (See entry from 9/12/07 for complete list.) 
 
September 13, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: Be working on memorizing the perfect squares from 1 to 625. The test will be Tuesday. (See 9/12/07 entry for the complete list.) GET YOUR TEST SIGNED TONIGHT FOR AN EXTRA SIX POINTS! 
 
September 12, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: Be working on memorizing the perfect squares from 1 to 625. A test will be coming up over these! 
 
1,4,9,16,25,36,49,64,81,100,121,144,169,196,225,256,289,324,361,400,441, 
484,529,576,625 
 
September 11, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
*SKILLS TEST FOR ALL CLASSES TOMORROW. 
 
All classes: Complete study guide tonight (get a parent signature for an extra five points). Test is tomorrow! 
 
 
September 10, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
*NOTES TEST FOR ALL CLASSES TOMORROW. There should be 11 items in this section's notebook. Each entry should be numbered, titled, and dated. There will be no retesting for this one. 
 
All classes: Make sure your notebook is together for the notes test tomorrow. Work on Accelerated Math. 
 
September 7, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
* A notes test is likely next Tuesday. So far, students should have 11 entries in their notebooks this time. 
 
All classes: Complete Reteaching Sheet 2-11 if you did not finish in class. 
 
September 5 & 6, 2007 
*Please return progress reports and T-shirt order forms as soon as possible. 
*THERE WILL BE NO MORNING HELP ON SEPTEMBER 6. Morning help will resume September 7. 
 
All classes: Work should be completed in class (I will have a substitute on 9/6). Continue to work on Accelerated Math, and be sure you have #1-10 ready in your notebook for next week's notes test. 
 
September 4, 2007 
*Please return progress reports as soon as possible. 
 
All classes: No official homework; can work on Accelerated Math.  

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August 31, 2007 
**PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME! Please bring it back signed Monday. 
No homework for any classes. 
 
August 30, 2007 
No homework! 
 
August 29, 2007 
*Retest on Probability: Tomorrow before homeroom 
*Progress Reports go out on Friday! 
 
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: No homework; if you're planning on taking the retest, STUDY! 
 
August 28, 2007 
*CoGat Testing Tomorrow 
*ACCELERATED MATH CUTOFF FOR FIRST PROGRESS REPORT TOMORROW 
*Optional Study Session: TOMORROW 7:15am 
*Retest on Probability: Thursday before homeroom 
*Progress Reports go out Friday! 
 
First: Work on Accelerated Math 
Second, Third, and Fourth: Understanding Exponents 1/2 sheet 
 
August 27, 2007 
*CoGat Testing Tomorrow 
*Fundraiser ends TOMORROW 
*ACCELERATED MATH CUTOFF FOR FIRST PROGRESS REPORT: 8/29 
*Optional Study Session: 8/29 7:15am 
*Retest on Probability: 8/30 before homeroom 
*Progress Reports go out 8/31 
 
 
First: Exponent half-sheet (Fill-in-the-blank) 
Second & Fourth: Finish the notes from today AND do #1-12 on Practice 2-10 worksheet 
Third: Complete #1-24 on Practice 2-10 worksheet 
 
August 24, 2007 
*CoGat Testing next week 
*Fundraiser ends August 28 
*ACCELERATED MATH CUTOFF DAY FOR FIRST PROGRESS REPORT: 8/29 
*Progress Reports go out 8/31 
 
First: Practice Sheet 2-10 Due Monday 
Second, Third, and Fourth: Work on Accelerated Math 
 
August 23, 2007 
*ITBS Testing Tomorrow: Science 
*Fundraiser ends August 28 
*Optional Study Session for Probability Retest: Wednesday, 8/29, 7:15am 
*Retest day for Probability Unit Test: Thursday, 8/30 before homeroom 
 
First: No homework 
 
Second, Third, and Fourth: Practice WS 1-9 
 
August 22, 2007 
*ITBS Testing Tomorrow: Social Studies 
*Fundraiser ends August 28 
*Optional Study Session for Probability Retest: Wednesday, 8/29 7:15am 
*Retest day for Probability Unit: Thursday, 8/30 before homeroom 
 
First: Finish Practice WS 1-9, Get the probability test signed for 8 extra points 
 
Second, Third, Fourth: Get the probability test signed for 8 extra points 
 
 
August 21, 2007 
*ITBS Testing Tomorrow: Math 
*Fundraiser ends August 28 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks will be August 29. I am doing updates every other day, so be sure you're staying current in both objectives and problems. 
*Overall, the notes tests were not good. Normally the first one is not as good since the students are not fully sure what to expect. THIS TIME AND THIS TIME ONLY: If students do better on their probability unit test, I will replace their notes test grade with that grade. Students will have both tests returned to them by Wednesday, so please go over these with your student Wednesday evening. Signed probability tests brought back on Thursday will result in an additional five points. 
 
ALL CLASSES: No official homework tonight. 
 
August 20, 2007 
*ITBS Testing Tomorrow: Language 
*The Accelerated Math cutoff for the first nine weeks will be August 29. I am doing updates every other day, so be sure you're staying current in both objectives and problems. 
*Overall, the notes tests were not good. Normally the first one is not as good since the students are not fully sure what to expect. THIS TIME AND THIS TIME ONLY: If students do better on their probability unit test, I will replace their notes test grade with that grade. Students will have both tests returned to them by Wednesday, so please go over these with your student Wednesday evening. Signed probability tests brought back on Thursday will result in an additional five points. 
 
First Block: Be sure you finished p.6 from class today. Work on Accelerated Math. 
 
Second, Third, and Fourth: Since you had a test today, there is no formal homework, but I would consider working on Accelerated Math. 
 
August 17, 2007 
First Block: Enjoy a weekend off! No homework. (Remember that you CAN work on Accelerated Math at home if you want.) 
 
Second, Third, and Fourth Block: Don't forget that you have a unit test over PROBABILITY on Monday. 
 
August 16, 2007 
*Students in first block who did not finish the notes test need to see me at 7:30 in the morning to complete it. 
 
FIRST BLOCK: UNIT TEST OVER PROBABILITY TOMORROW 
SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH: NOTES TEST TOMORROW..have your notebooks ready! 
 
August 15, 2007 
Fundraiser Kickoff Today! 
 
Students in FIRST BLOCK have a NOTES TEST TOMORROW. 
Students in SECOND, THIRD, OR FOURTH have a NOTES TEST FRIDAY. 
 
The unit test over probability will be FRIDAY FOR FIRST BLOCK and MONDAY FOR SECOND, THIRD, OR FOURTH. 
 
August 14, 2007 
There is officially no homework tonight. Please remember that we do have an upcoming notes test and an upcoming test on probability later on in the week. Students also have Accelerated Math to work on. 
 
Please remember that I offer help each morning from 7:20 until 8:00. Students are welcome to come in and correct papers at this time. 
 
August 13, 2007 
We started Accelerated Math today. Students can work on these computer-generated problems either at home or in class. Please note that their grades come from the class average in both problems attempted and objectives mastered. These grades are recorded shortly before report cards and progress reports go out (the first one will be around August 29). 
 
HOMEWORK: The "Explain Why" half sheet from Friday is due tomorrow as is the additional probability half sheet you received in class today. 
 
August 10, 2007 
Thanks for such a great turnout at Open House! 
PowerSchool grades will be updated on Monday. Thanks for your understanding. 
 
Students were given a three question half-sheet today which is not due until Tuesday. I would like them to take their time and truly EXPLAIN why each of the three statements are true. Five or six words will not be sufficient. The better the explanation, the better the grade will be. 
 
August 9, 2007 
Open House is tonight from 5:30-7:00pm. Hope to see you there! 
NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT! Students have a quiz on probability tomorrow. 
 
August 8, 2007 
NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT! Students should be expecting a quiz on Friday. 
 
August 7, 2007 
If you have not already turned in the beginning of the year paperwork (including the team newsletter), please do so this week! 
 
HOMEWORK: All students need to have their syllabus signed. Those who return it by Wednesday will receive a 100. The half sheet on probability should also be completed tonight. Students should expect a quiz by the end of the week. 
 
August 6, 2007 
Thanks for returning the paperwork in such a timely manner! We also appreciate any donations you may have sent in. 
 
HOMEWORK: All students need to have their syllabus signed. Those who return it by Wednesday will receive a 100. There is also a written homework assignment tonight. Students should complete #2 and #3 on probability with supporting work attached. A quiz is likely later on in the week. 

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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS! 
 
Remember to have your parents fill out the four forms we discussed today. Team supply lists are included in your packets.  
 
Open House will be next Thursday, August 9. We hope to see you there! 

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I hope this will enable you to see what is happening in our class on a daily basis. Please check back as frequently as you can, as the site may be updated multiple times. Feel free to offer comments or suggestions. My email address is chastitysteadman@walkerschools.org 
 
Awareness without action is worthless. 
-Dr. Phil 

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