Finally Friday!!! No School Tomorrow!!

Here it is--Friday and only one hour of school left.  Yeaaaaaa!!!  Christmas Break!!  No school for two whole weeks!!  Sleeping in, going shopping, hanging out with family and friends, eating out, watching "It's A Wonderful Life," playing outside, traveling, going to All-College Tournament---wonderful Christmas Break activities.  The beautiful light snow is a sign that this Christmas will the best ever if you choose to make it that.  All of my students that were supposed to show up for Semester Tests did, and they finished them.  We got them graded, but were unable to average grades.  Hopefully I will have all of that done when we get back, but right now--It's Christmas Break, BABY!!!  Hope everyone has a
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
See Ya Next Year!!

Only One More Day Left!!

Well, after today there is only one day left before Christmas Break is here!!  Jingle Bells!!  Tonight is the elementary Christmas Program in the auditorium starting at 7:00 pm.  The kiddos have been working very hard to perfect their performances.  I can't wait to see it.  Tomorrow the 3&4 play in front of the HS basketball game against Shattuck.  Gradeschool games start at 4:30.  Today both of my classes started on their semester tests.  They will finish them tomorrow.  Then we will grade them and try to average grades.  The 7th grade finally got to have their blog party today.  Next potential party for both groups will be when the blog has 5,000 hits!!

Wild Wednesday!!

Boy Howdy!!  The kids are starting to sniff at the Christmas Break that is right around the corner, as they are starting to act a little waspy!!  Both classes finished their 9wks tests and we graded them today.  Then we looked at grade averages and absentses and figured out who all is taking Sem. Tests.  The 7th graders finally get to have their blog party tomorrow.  Check to see if your child signed up to bring food.  I've listed what each classes' semester test is going to cover.  Get ready because the tests are challenging.

7th English
* Sem. test will cover everything on the 9wks. test along with 3 or 4 of the reading comprehsion worksheets that we have been doing the last 3 weeks.  It will cover many of the reading skills that we have learned.  It is multiple choice.

8th Lang. Arts
*This test will cover everything that was on the 9wks test as well as:  plot, conflict, resolution, climax, complictions, subplot, and parallel episodes.  The lit. stories that students will test over are "The Wise Old Woman;" "Broken Chain;" "Flowers for Algernon;" "The Landlady;" "The Monkey's Paw;" and "The Open Window."

Test-Taking Tuesday

Not much to report today.  Both the 7th & 8th graders took their 9 wks. test in class today.  Some did not get completely finished and are coming to me during enhancement in order to finish.  We will grade the tests tomorrow and also review for the Sem. Test then.  We are starting the Sem. Test in both classes on Thursday.  These tests are usually long and cumbersome and will take more than one class period to finish.  On Friday, we will finish the Sem. Tests and then grade them.  ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM SEMESTER TESTS MUST SHOW UP TO MY CLASS ON FRIDAY REGARDLESS OF IF THEY FINISHED MY SEMESTER TEST OR NOT.  There seems to be some confusion about this with the 7th graders.  I explained it again today and have hopefully answered all questions in regards to this matter.  Seventh graders, please remember to bring a Sequoyah book to class tomorrow for a bonus 100 grade. Basketball games tonight are at Arnett with 3&4 playing first.  Good luck to all four teams.  Go Big Green!!

Busy Last Week Starts Today!!

There is a lot going on this week--lots of ballgames, Christmas programs, 9 wks. and Sem. Tests--the list just goes on and on!!  In both classes today we listened to book reports and reviewed for the 9 wks test which is tomorrow.  The 7th grade graded their journals and DOL's.  Some people didn't have theirs and so unfortunately, took zeros.  These grades are not droppable.  Some people also did not give their oral book reports.  I would hate to be those kids when their mamma's find out!!  Each book report goes down as 2 grades and then the AR test is one grade.  Multiply that times 2 book reports for me and that is 6 un-droppable zeros!!  Ouch!! 

Study hard tonight even thought there are 7th&8th and JH ballgames.  At least the games are here at home!!  See ya tomorrow if I don't see ya tonight at the games!!

And Friday is Finally Here...

Finally Friday is here!!  Only one week left until Christmas Break.  Next week is going to be very busy.  Here is a breakdown for my 7th & 8th English classes as far as the testing schedule goes.

Monday=Oral Book Reports Due.  Journals and DOL's due for 7th grade as well.  I will also review for 9wks tests.
Tuesday=9 wks. Test for both 7th and 8th grade.
Wednesday=We will grade and discuss 9 wks test.  Review for Sem. Tests for those students that have to take it.
Thursday=Sem. Tests for 7th and 8th grade.
Friday=Grade and discuss Sem. Tests.

8th Grade 9wks test will cover these stories from Literature Book:  "Too Soon A Woman" p. 170; "Union Pacific RR Poster" p.179; "Home, Sweet Soddie" p.180; "Mrs. Flowers" p.186; and "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" p.203.  Also the first two steps of the Writing Process, Pre-Writing and Writing, will be on the test as well.

7th Grade 9wks Test will cover Sequencing, Main Idea, and Context Clues from the Break Away books.


HAVE A GREAT REFRESHING WEEKEND!!!

Countdown to Friday!!

Only one more day till the weekend is here!  The weather has warmed up some, which is good, I guess.  Not a lot on the calendar right now as far as extra-curricular stuff.  Next week looks very busy, though.  The HS teams play tonight at Canute in the second round of their tournament.  Girls play at 4:30 and boys play at 5:45.  Good luck to both squads.  Win so you can play on Saturday.

7th English
*Journal
*Comprehension worksheet p.41&42 due tomorrow. 
*Listened to 2 oral book reports.
*Students had time to work on spelling, vocabulary, DOL's, journals, or read library book.  Spelling and vocab. due tomorrow.  DOL's and journals and book reports are due Monday, Dec.13.

8th Lang. Arts
*Used this time to get caught up on some back late papers for some. 
*Read library books and listened to oral book reports.

Little Bit of Snow Melts Away

     How exciting that we had our first snow for the winter!!  It wasn't very much, and it didn't last long, but it made everything look so peaceful, wintery, and serene.  Now of course if you have a job that requires you to work outside (like my husband), then you are probably NOT a fan of snow and winter weather.  However, if you are like me and had nothing else going on last night but to sit by the fire, drink hot cocoa, and finish putting up Christmas decorations, then you fell in love with the beauty and the wonder of our first winter snow.  BEAUTIFUL!!
     Sadly both of our HS teams lost their first round games last night in the 5 Co. Tourn.  According to the bracket, the girls will play Thursday at 4:30 and the boys will play right after them at 5:45.  The tournament is being held at Canute.  Good luck mighty bison and PLAY HARD!!!

7th English
*Journal
*Started Context Clues in Break Away books.  Took the pre-test and then discussed p. 37. 
*Took pract. test on p. 38 and graded it.

8th Lang. Arts
*Reviewed the Writing Process that we have learned thus far with a warm-up outline activity.
*Began Less. #11 in Buckle Down books p. 59=Varied Sent. Structure. 
*Did pract. activity p. 60.  Handed in for a grade.
*Cont. on with Less. #12=Paragraphs That Flow.  Talked about topic sentences, along with engaging openings.  Looked at random examples from library books.

No JH Games This Week

Because of the HS 5 County Tournament at Canute, there are no jh basketball games this week.  That means that my 7&8 graders ought to have plenty of time to get their books read so they can give me a book report on Monday!!  :)  I realize students have other commitments other than just sports; I really am just joking about "having time in the evening" factor.  But I'm dead serious about book reports being due on Monday.  Please get them done!!  Good luck to both HS teams tonight as the girls play Canute at 7:00 and the boys take on Hammon at 8:15.  Tournament brackets are in the office.  Go Bison!!

7th English
*Journal
*Finished working on "Two Kinds of Skiing" comprehension worksheet.  Graded and discussed.
*Listened to book reports
*Talked again about DOL and Journal scale and due date.

8th Lang. Arts
*Used pre-writing notes from Wilbur K. Orvenbacker on p. 28-30 in Buckle Down to actually write the letter to the editor.  Must be 3-5 paragraphs and must contain a simile or metaphor.  Due tomorrow.

"Monday, Monday...So Good to See Ya"

Time is ticking down as Christmas Break is quickly approaching.  That means 9wks. and Sem. Tests are approaching, as well as anything due at the end of the 9 week period, like BOOK REPORTS!!!  They are due next Monday, December 13th, along with DOL's and Journals for the 7th graders.  These are NON-DROPPABLE grades.  Do NOT take zeros on these!!  It will kill your grade average if you do.  Autobiography or biography is the genre of the books were are reading. 



7th English
*Journal
*I gave them the journal scale and DOL scale.  They had to copy it down.  These are due Mon. 12-13.
*Graded and discussed "26.218" (Marathon) comprehension worksheet. 
*Assigned another comprehension worksheet="Two Kinds of Skiing."  Due at end of class tomorrow.

8th Lang. Arts
*Discussed simile, metaphor, alliteration, and personification.  Finished pract. activities 3&4 in Buckle Down books p.36-41.  Graded these as one assignment.

Friday--Friday--Friday!!

Whew!!  Finally it's here--FRIDAY!!  JH and HS basketball games here tonight against Buffalo.  Good luck to the Green & White Bison!!  The 5&6 have a basketball festival tomorrow here at Leedey starting at 9:00 a.m.  Go lil' Bison dudes!!  I totally forgot to blog yesterday.  I just got busy with life and completely forgot!!  I won't make a habit of it.  Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!!

7th English
*Took Spell. Test #14 and graded
*Graded Vocab Wb. Less. #14
*Read library books and listened to oral book reports.

8th Lang. Arts
*Finished first two pract. activ. in Buckle Down p.36-38-Choosing the Right Words-Formal lang. vs. Informal.  Handed it in.  Will finish other two and grade Mon.
*Read library books and listened to oral book reports.

Wonderful Wednesday

Congrats to both HS teams for their wins over Gage last night.  There are no games tonight or tomorrow night.  Both classes worked hard today.  The 7th grade is about to finish up Main Idea concepts for the reading test in April.  Woo Hoo!!!  The 8th grade is just getting a good start on learning the Process of Writing for their writing test in February.  Keep the nose to the grindstone students!!

7th English
*Journal
*DOL wk. 14 (5&6)
*Discussed and graded Main Idea worksheets from yesterday.  Kids seem to be grasping concept better.

8th Lang. Arts
*Did Pract. Act. 1&2 p.33-35 in B.D.  Actually started the Writing Process step.  Due tomorrow.

Just Another Tuesday...

Well not much happened today.  The gs and jh boys and girls teams split last night.  The HS plays at Gage tonight--another long road trip on a cold evening.  Mrs. Muret's Santa House starts tomorrow.  Notes were sent home with the gs kids.  It seems like everyone is in a bit of survival mode--just trying to make it to Friday!!  :)

7th English
*Journal
*DOL wk. #14 3&4
*Students were given 3 sets of worksheets over Main Idea.  Due tomorrow.

8th Lang. Arts
*Continued with Pre-writing concepts from yesterday, but with a different prompt.
*Pract. writing activity in B.D. p.29-30.  Due tomo.

Gotta Get Back in the Groove!!

Everyone seemed to be in good spirits this morning, and there was lots of chatter about the five day Thanksgiving Break.  But now it is time to buckle back down and work hard for the next three weeks until Christmas Break.  FYI=Oral Book Reports for both groups are due Monday, December 13th.  The book must be an autobiography or a biography. Journals and DOL's for the 7th grade will be due that same Monday.  JH and 5th&6th grade teams play at Shattuck tonight--long drive on a cold night!!  Good luck to all four teams.



7th English
*Wrote in journal
*DOL wk. #14 1&2
*Read and discussed Shaquille O'Neal story in literature book p.480. Discussed how to find the main idea.
*Assigned Spelling Less. #14=Due Fri.
*Assigned Vocab. Wb #14=Due Fri.

8th Lang. Arts
*Read and discussed "How to make an Outline" in Buckle Down on Writing books=p. 24&25
*Do Activity #1 p.26&27=Due tomorrow.

No School Tomorrow!!

Congrats to both JH teams as they swept Canute last night.  Tonight the varsity Bison and Lady Bison take on the super tough Hammon teams.  Best of luck to both teams as they try to secure a victory before going into the Thanksgiving Break.  And finally to all of my students that love to deer hunt--good luck and be safe!!



7th English
*Journal
*Took DOL quiz #13 and graded.
*Reviewed reading focus=Main Idea.  Began reading p.480 in Lit. Book.  Students need to finish story by Mon.

8th Lang. Arts
* Handed In Pract. Act. p.21-23.
*Celebrated our 1000 hits on the blog and had a "Blog Party!!"

Only Two Days This Week!!

WOW!!  How glad am I that we only have two days of school this week and then it's Thanksgiving Break!!  I think everyone is ready.  Breaks are good to re-energize the mind and soul.  Congrats to Gabe and Dalton for winning gold at the Special Olympics in Woodward for bowling.  Gabe got to pick his own doubles partner and he wanted Dalton.  Good job boys!!  Also last week, some of our 4-H kids won at the local Share-the -Fun, and now they get to go on to Fairview and perform their skit.  Hope they do well.  Sr's are selling chances on a Kindle.  Chances are $2 each.  Drawing will be Dec. 17th.  Buy your chances from Randi or Raegan.  Good Job Shout Outs to both JH and HS basketball boys and girls teams for sweeping Canton last Friday night.  They tell me Drew dunked it in the game.  AWESOME!!

7th English
*Recorded grades from Spell. Test #12 and Vocab. Wb. #12 from when Mrs. Gore was gone Friday.
*Wrote in journal
*Did 1-4 in DOL wk. #13.  Quiz will be tomorrow after we do #5&6.
*No Spelling or Vocab this week.
*Reviewed Main Idea using Lit. Books.  Read and discussed p.480.

8th Lang. Arts
*Discussed Less. #3=Freewrite p. 15&16 in Buckle Down.
*Did a freewrite for practice.
*Also discussed "Getting Organized-Graphic Organizers" p.19 in B.D.
*Assigned Pract. Activity p.21-23. 

Ticking Down the Week with Thursday

The 5th and 6th have basketball games here tonight in front of the JH games.  Gradeschool games start at 4:30 and the JH starts at 6:30.  Both groups play Cheyenne.  We need to also give a big shout out to Gabe.  He and Dalton are going to Woodward tomorrow so that they can partner bowl as Gabe competes in Special Olympics.  Go Dream Team Gabe and Dalton!! Also a HUGE congrats to the JH Academic Team with 8th grade members Gentry, Makayla, and Mason for winning 5 County Conf. Academic Team Tournament.  It's all good when you can beat Hammon in the finals.  Can't believe that Thanksgiving Break is around the corner next week.  It can't get here soon enough for Destiny, Cordalle, Jacee, or myself.

 7th English
*Journal
*DOL quiz wk.12
*Worked on Promethean Board with a Main Idea Flip chart.  Used activotes.


8th Lang. Arts
*Reviewed 4 quest. and brainstorm for Pre-writing.
*Did Pract. Activity p.13.  Due tomorrow.

Bbbbrrrrrrrr!! Cold Wednesday!!

Hello and welcome old man Winter.  Sadly, I think fall is moving on and making room for winter.  I kind of hate that; I love fall. Everyone needs to snuggle in and eat a big bowl of hot chili tonight.  Maybe it really will warm up this weekend.
Not much to discuss, other than the academic teams are playing in the 5 Co. Conf Tourn. at Sentinel today.  Good luck to both JH and HS teams.

7th English
*Journal
*Dol wk. 12 (5&6)
*Graded and discussed BA Main Idea p.34. 
8th Lang. Arts
*Began the Writing Process=Step 1=Pre-Writing
*Used Buckle Down on Writing books.  Read and discussed "Understanding Your Topic" and "Brainstorming."  Did pract. activities on p.7-12.  Handed in for a grade.

Terrific Tuesday In the Bag!!

Whew!  I feel like this week is just flying by!  It's already Tuesday.  Maybe it's just because I have so much to do, and I'm trying to get caught up!!
The HS play here tonight against Sentinel.  Come out and support the Bison and Lady Bison.  Congratulations to Holly for finishing 3rd on her speech yesterday.  Good job, Holly!  Today is Dakota's birthday.  Hope you have a good one, Dakota!  

7th English
*Journal
*DOL wk. 12
*Read and discussed Main Idea p.30 and answered quest. p. 31 and took grade. 
*Assigned passage on p. 33 and quest. p.34.  Will grade tomorrow.

8th Lang. Arts
*Used today to get caught up on book reports.  Students not involved in book reports could read library books or do Free Rice, Spelling City, or Study Island on computers.

"Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down....."

Gosh, I hope the cold rainy weather doesn't cause the electricity to go off like it did last Friday!! It's hard to post on the blog when there is no electricity for the computer. By the time it did come back on, I was in the process of heading to Cheyenne for a 3&4 grade ballgame.
The JH teams play S-M here tonight at 6:30. Happy Belated Birthday to Hunter. She's officially a teenager now!! Boys look out! :-) The Pre-K and Kindergarten have a field trip tomorrow. The HS teams play Sentinel here. And for all of the avid deer hunters out there--Brandon gives a reminder that rifle season starts this Saturday, Nov. 20th. Get your orange out and be safe!!



Brandon, Kolt, Cadan, Jordan, and Jakobe
with their trophy bucks!

 7th English
*Journal
*Dol wk. #12 (1&2)
*Assigned Spell. wk. 12
*Assigned Vocab. wb. Less. 12
*Allowed time to work on spelling and vocab.  Both due Fri.

8th Lang. Arts
*Graded and discussed the post pract. tests p.227-232=Four diff. reading passages and a vocab. section.

Honoring Those Who Served

In honor of Veteran's Day today, Leedey Schools put on an assembly.  Mr. McClendon  was the organizer, and his 8th grade American History class presented various topics concerning  patriotism: the United States Flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, etc.  Mrs. Goldston had two musical groups sing and perform, while Holly sang a solo and did an excellent job, even though her music and microphone did  not cooperate!  Veterans that were in attendance were recognized and honored.  It ended with a moment of silence remebering all of those who have fought and died for our country and all of those currently serving.  All in all, the whole school enjoyed and benefitted from this assembly.  Great job to everyone involved!!  A special shout out to Taylor.  We all hope she is ok and feeling better.  Taylor blacked out and passed out earlier this morning at breakfast.  She gave us all quite a scare.  Get well soon, Taylor!!

7th English
*Journal
*Took DOL quiz #11 and graded.
*Assigned p.28  in B.A.  We will grade tomorrow after Spelling Test and Vocab.both week #11.

8th Lang. Arts
*We only met for 10 min. today because of Veteran's Day Assembly. 
*Tomorrow we are grading all of the Pract. Test assignments from yesterday.

Countdown to Friday!

The week is flying by.  Everyone is hooked up in class and lots of after-school activities could be the reasons.  Gentry and Jessie were glad both HS BB teams won last night against Canute.  The boys game was double-overtime!!  What a nail-biter.  Taylor and Jordan get very nervous during the boys game.  Everyone seems happy today with the lunch menu--Pot Pie--a school favy favorite!  There is short 4-H meeting today after school to discuss Share-the-Fun ideas.  Not much else going on during a Wednesday night.  Get some rest and get caught up!

7th English
*Journal
*Dol wk.#11 (5&6).  Quiz tomorrow.
*B.A. p.26&27.  No Homework assignment
*Used last 10 min. to work on challenging Spell. wb. lesson #11.

8th Lang. Arts
*Graded questions p.212 and discussed both Drummer Boy stories.
*Began working on pract. tests at end of Unit, pages 228-231.  Due mid-way thru class tomorrow.

Working Hard to Learn

Both classes today worked hard to learn different PASS skills that will help them pass the reading test in the spring.  The 7th grade focused on Main Idea and Details, while the 8th graders Compared and Contrasted Historical Fiction with Historical Accounts.  Although the 7th grade didn't score very well on the practice test, they did answer a lot of verbal questions and participated well in group discussion.  They need to pay better attention to what the question is actually asking next time.  Tomorrow the 8th grade will get to test their knowledge as we take 3 or 4 practice tests over information and PASS skills learned in this past unit.

7th English
*Discussed Main Idea and Details in B.A. p.23-25.  Took pract. test p. 25 (1-5) for a grade.


8th Lang. Arts
*Did the reading check together, coming up with a summary that listed the main idea of the passage along with main characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.
*On their own, they have to do the graph on #7 p.212 which is comparing/contrasting "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" and "Drumbeats and Bullets."  Due tomorrow.

It's Time for a Change!

Fall Backwards!!!

Thank goodness the time has finally changed.  I have been waiting to "fall backward" for quite some time now.  I LOVE this time change--hate the one in the spring.  Everyone seemed well rested coming back from the 3-day weekend.  Brandon had a birthday party sleepover during the weekend.  Many of the 7&8 graders served at the FCCLA banquet.  Hollly has finally gotten her pigs, which makes my son happy!!  The 7&8 grade athletes are also excited about their JH Tourn. starting tonite at Cheyenne.  Girls play Sweetwater at 5:00, and the boys also play Sweetwater at 6:00 p.m.  There's an FCA breakfast tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Community Building.  You do not have to be an athlete to attend. The JH academic team practice is on Wednesday.  Lots of activities are going on.  It's important that students utilize class time so they don't have much homework.

7th English
*Journal
*DOL wk. #11 (1&2)
*Assigned Vocab wb. less. #11.
*Assigned Spell. Less. #11--This lesson is challenging and confusing.  It's plurals vs. possesives.  Take time to do the workbook this week.  It helps you understand the concept of the lesson better.

8th Lang. Arts
*Finished reading and discussed "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."
*Assigned quest. p.212 (1-6).  Due tomorrow.

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!!

 It's Thursday, but really feels like a Friday because there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow--well, for the kids at least.  We teachers still have to come and work.  But it still is different when the kids aren't here.  And everyone loves a 3 day weekend!!  All students must have gotten some rest last night because both classes seemed to be more bright-eyed and bushy-tailed compared to yesterday.  Ok, maybe except for Jakobe.  He is always trying to sleep in my class. :) 
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!

7th English
*Took and graded Spell. Test #10
*Graded 2 pages in Spell. Wb
*Graded Vocab Wb. Less.#10
*Took a "brought supplies to class" grade.
*Took a bonus grade for having library book.

8th English
*Graded and discussed quest. p.202 over drummer boys info. (1-4 and rd. check)
*Must have "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" p.203-208 read by Mon.
*Looked at video about the drummer boy movie on blog.

Here's Wednesday--Only One Day Left!!

Basketball is officially in full swing as both HS teams defeated Erick-Sweetwater last night.  Elijah thought both games were nail biters.  "I didn't know if the bison were gonna pull it out or not!" Glad they both did.  And here's a nod to the cheerleaders.  They did a super job of getting the crowd involved and helping the bison bring home the victory.  Both classes seem tired today as we try to get over the "hump" of the week.  Maybe tonight they can get some much needed rest.  Best news of all--no school on Friday!!

7th English
*Wrote in journal
*Did DOL wk 10 (#5&6)
*Took DOL wk 10 quiz and graded.
*Started "Main Idea and Details" in Break Away.  Took Pre-Test.
*Don't forget--Spelling Test #10 tomorrow and Vocab. Wb. due also.



8th Lang. Arts
*Discussed Drummer boys and youtube video clip.
*Assigned 4 quest. and reading check p. 202.  Due tomorrow.

JH Basketball Teams Pocket Two Wins!!

Both JH teams won last night against Fargo.  My 7th & 8th grade boys and girls seemed very proud and happy with the turnout.  It's always good to make a mark in the "W" column!  The kids seem excited about tonite as well.  The HS teams start their season with a home game against Erick-Sweetwater later today at 6:30.  I'm sure many of the JH kids will be there cheering the Bison and Lady Bison on to a victory!

7th English
*Wrote in journal.
*Did DOL wk. 10 (#3&4)
*Read passage  p.16 in Break Away.  Answered quest. p.17 and graded.
*Read passage p. 19 "       "           "    "             "        "  p. 20 and graded.

8th Lang. Arts
*Read and discussed the genre Historical Fictional p. 194.  Explained how we would be comparing actual historical informative texts vs. historical fiction over the next couple of days.
* Read "Battle of Shiloh" p.195-196.
*Began reading  "Drumbeats and Bullets" p.197-201.  Must finish on their own.
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Trying to Recoup from a Busy & Fun Weekend!

Boy!!  I could tell that my 7th & 8th graders were tired this morning!  They were very "draggy" today.  Must have had too many late nights over the weekend!  I guess it's understandable though, because Saturday was the FCCLA masquerade dance and last night was trick-or-treat.  I know none of my gems were responsible for any of the egg mess at the quickstop!!  I'm sure they just went door to door and trick-or-treated and got candy.  :)  Tonight is the first JH basketball game.  There was a lot of talk about that.  Everyone seems to be excited as they get ready to travel to Fargo for a 6:30 start.  GO LEEDEY BISON!!

7th Assignments
*Wrote in journal
*Did DOL wk. #10
*Assigned Spell. Less. #10 and Vocab Wb. Less. #10.  Both are due Thurs. since there is NO SCHOOL this Friday.

8th Assignments
*Graded "Mrs. Flowers" selection test worksheet and 5 quest. from p. 191.
*Began reading p.194=Historical Fiction and "Battle of Shiloh" p.195-196.

We Smell Candy Right Around the Corner!!

Both the 7th & 8th graders are getting excited about Halloween.  Spooks and goblins, tricks and treats, dances and games--all good times when you're a kid.  The 8th graders had a really good time yesterday at the Life Skills Day in Taloga.  Destiny especially liked the ice cream sandwich snack everyone received.  Michael loved the brisket they had for lunch, but wanted more!!  Gentry is bummed she can't attend the dance Sat. because she is in a softball tourney in Okc.  Jessie and Cayla, be sure to check out the video link.  Hope no one is around when you two are watching it.  If so--grab ear plugs!!



7th Assignment
*Did DOL wk #9 (5&6) then took quiz and graded.
*Went over sequencing worksheet that everyone struggled with.
*Due Tomorrow--Fri. Oct. 29--Take Spelling Test #9 and wb will be for bonus; Grade Vocab. wb #9; Grade Break Away p.17; Grade wksheets p.15&16 and 7&8.

8th Assignments
*Finished wksheet from Wed. over "Mrs. Flowers."  Do quest. p.191 (1-5 & Reading Check)
 All due Mon.

We Are Seeing Red Instead of Leedey Green!!

Red, red, red--that is the color of choice today as the Red Ribbon Week starts.  "You & Me Drug Free" is the theme of this statewide event sponsored by our FCCLA group.  Today was wear red day.  Wednesday is wear a cap day; Thursday is wear a sports shirt day; and Friday is camo day.  All students were given red stretchy drug free wristbands to wear each and every day.  The students also signed a "chain strip" pledging to be drug free.  Should be a fun and educational week.  Cordalle can't wait until tomorrow.  He's excited for hat day!
The 8th graders are excited about missing school tomorrow.  They are going on a field trip to Taloga for the "Life Skills Day" sponsored by the Dewey Co. Ext. office.  They need to wear a green Leedey shirt and no opened toed shoes.  The only thing they need to bring is their manners, as lunch and a snack will be provided for them.  It really is a pretty cool program.  The kids will learn a lot.  Allison and Morgan can't wait for tomorrow to get here!

7th English
*Wrote in journal
*Did DOL wk. #9 (3&4)
*Did Break Away series p.12-14=Sequencing and took a grade

8th Lang. Arts
*Read and listened to "Mrs. Flowers" p.186-190
*Gave them a 20 question worksheet over story.  Due Thurs.

7th & 8th Getting the Week Started Off Right

I love MONDAYS!!  There is nothing better than a Monday for getting back in the groove and starting the whole week off on a powerful, positive note.  That is just what both classes did today, as each group was very productive and hard at it.  Too bad the ole' Pokes couldn't pull it off, and it looks like the Sooners had problems of their own as well.  Yup, it was a tough weekend to be a college football fan in Oklahoma. Good thing basketball is right around the corner!!  :)

7th English
*Wrote in journal
*Did DOL Wk. #9 (1&2)
*Assigned Spell. Less. #9--Due Fri.
*"           "  Vocab. Less. #9--Due Fri.
*Worked in Break Away series on Sequencing =p. 7,9,10, &11.





8th Lang. Arts 
*Discussed and graded quest. over "Pacific RR Poster" and "Home, Sweet Soddie"
*"                "                  "  Vienn diagram comparing/contrasting both articles
*Did and graded Vocab. Dev. word origins p. 
*Began intro to Mrs. Flowers and discussed and took class survey p.

Finally--Friday!!

Thank goodness for Fabulous Fridays!!  What a busy week.  And I'm quite sure that the weeks will only get busier with the holidays and basketball season quickly approaching.

In 7th English we wrote in our journal, took our spell. test #8 and graded vocab. wb #8.  In 8th Lang. Arts we handed in our assignments from last 2 days and then just read our library book.  We also listened to oral book reports from Makayla, Gentry, Taylor, and Cayla. 

Lots of kids seem to be going to Stillwater today and tomorrow for football Homecoming.  Hope the COWBOYS can pull it out!  The rain is nice and needed.  The kids are tired of the hot Oct. temps and keep asking "When's it gonna cool off?!"  Maybe the rain will bring the change.  

O-State Fight Song   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkptH0ELwKM


HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!

Just Trying to Get Through the Week!

Everybody is tired it seems.  Kids that went to the maize had a late night.  A few attended the Carrie Underwood concert and had a late night.  Scrimmages, gs ballgames, homework, deer hunting.....hard to work in all in with school!  :)  Hope Jordan is ok.  They said he got knocked out at the maize!  Not for sure how that happened.  I think everyone is just ready for the weekend.  Come on Friday--get here!

7th English Assignments
*Wrote in journal
*Took DOL quiz and graded it.
*Started the "Break Away" series.  Read p. 7 and took pre-test
*Listened to Brianna and Zac give book reports.


8th Lang. Arts Assignments
*Made 4 notecards over definitions from yesterday's lesson.
*Answer 6 quest. on p.183
*Do a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting RR info. text and "Home, Sweet Soddie"
*Will grade tomo as well as Pract. Test quest. on p. 183

The Maze!! The Maze!! The Maze!!

Wow!!  Both the 7th & 8th graders are psyched about the haunted corn maze in Weatherford.  That's all they wanted to talk about today in my class.  The United Methodist Church Youth Group is taking anyone in 7-12 to the maze tonight.  Sounds scary, but good clean fun.  Watch out for Freddie and Jason!!  I hear that Jessie and Mason are a bit scared and might just do laser tag.   (LoL!)  Good Luck!  That's a lot of fun too.  Amidst all of the maze talk, Taylor and Makayla were chatting about the O-State football Homecoming game this weekend.  GO POKES!!  And today was Cadan's birthday, so a big birthday shout out to the boy that all of the 7th grade girls have a crush on according to the 8th grade girls!!  :)

7th Assignments= 
*Wrote in journal
*Did 4 DOL's (#3-6)
*Discussed Blog
*Went over grade avg. individually.  Worked on spelling and vocab. when not talking to Mrs. Gore
* Passed out "Break Away" Books.  Starting Sequencing tomorrow.

8th Assignments
*Read and discussed p.178, then looked for bias/objective on p.179-182 "Union Pacific RR Poster" and "Home Sweet Soddie."
*Took Pract. Test (1-5) p. 183.
*Discussed Blog
*Meant to go over grades indiv. but ran out of time.  Will do first thing tomorrow.

I Miss My 8th Graders!

Rats!!  I didn't get to see my darling 8th graders today!!  They were taking the Explore Test with Mrs. Harrel for most of the morning. This test is some type of precursor to the ACT test students take as sophomores, juniors, and seniors.   I'm sure the 8th grade  missed me as much as I missed them!!  :)  Oh well, tomorrow when I see them in class we will just have to do 2 days worth of assignments.  I bet they're ok with that!!  BTW--check out the thriller dance video link from yesterday.  The 8th graders tell me that's what they will look like next Sat. at the JCC costume dance.  Pretty scary cool!

7th Graders Routine Jumbled Up.

Today in 7th English we were not able to meet in our classroom because of the 8th grade taking the Explore Test.  We unfortunately were not able to follow our normal routines.  We did do a journal, but no DOL.  Mrs. Gore didn't have all of her textbooks, so the students worked on Spelling and Vocabulary assignments (Less. #8) both due Friday.  Grades were posted today and should be mailed to parents soon.  The kids are way excited about that!!  NOT! 

FCCLA as a fund raiser sent home some t-shirt order forms.  They look pretty snappy!!  Those are due next Tues.  Jordan says "I think they look cool, but where's the kelley green sweatpants?!?"

Amazing 8th Graders Come Back Refreshed & Eager to Learn!!

8th Lang. Arts= Discussed Blog page; graded and discussed questions on p.175 from "Too Soon a Woman;" looked at and worked on a timeline on p.176, will ask 5 questions about the timeline tomorrow, Autobiography or Biography Book Reports for this 2nd 9wks=due date TBA.  Must give me 2 oral book reports and take AR tests for each book.

The 8th graders are all a buzz about the JCC Masquerade Dance which is Friday, Oct. 29th at the Community Center in Leedey from 8pm till midnight.  There is much discussion about costumes and who to take as your date.  Cayla and Kolt plan to groove on the dance floor all nite long!!  Ethan, unfortunately has to rodeo.  Too bad, lotsa girls will be disappointed without the horse whisperer being there!

7th Grade--Back to the Grindstone After Fall Break!!

7th English Assignments: Spelling Less. #8=Due Fri.;  Vocab. Wb. #8=Due Fri; Wrote in journal and did DOL Wk.8 #1&2.  Book Reports this 2nd 9wks is Autobiography or Biography=due date TBA. Must do 2 oral book reports for me and take AR tests.

New lunch schedule has potential to be awesome according to Macee because the 7th graders get to eat sooner.  Who doesn't like eating early!  The athletes feel like they will have more time for their food to digest and not puke in PE!!!  Only time will tell....

Mrs. Gore's 7th and 8th Grade English Classes Start a Blog!!

Hello!  Welcome to "Gore's Gems"--a blog page all about Mrs. Kris Gore's 7th & 8th English/Language Arts classes and students here at Leedey.  We are very excited (and a little nervous) about starting this blog.  The name of our blog comes from the fact that I think each and every one of my students is a gem that needs to be shined, polished, and treasured.  Our main goal for starting this blog is to foster better communication between teacher, students, and parents, plus have a little fun.  Each day I will post what all we did in each class for that day.  I will announce upcoming assignments, as well as big news that is going on in the school.  Occassionally I will post some of the students' writing assignments, with their permission of course, and sometimes the students will be the ones making the posts.  Once we return from Fall Break, we hope to have our blog ready and going.  All in all the kids and I are very excited about all of the possibilities that could come from "blogging."  Keep looking for us and keep reading "Gore's Gems!"